Da Zhu is sick, which makes Lao Zhu very uneasy, and Xiao Zhu is also very worried at this time. The main problem is that Da Zhu's physical condition is not keeping up, and he gets seriously ill every year, which is really frightening.
What was particularly troublesome at this time was that Zhu Bajie had contracted a serious carbuncle. Xu Da had also died from a carbuncle that worsened over time. In that era, a carbuncle was indeed a very troublesome and deadly disease.
Without antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs, it's difficult to completely eliminate the lesions using only traditional Chinese medicine. Da Zhu's entire back was swollen, possibly indicating an infection and suppuration stage.
Old Zhu was very uneasy, worried about his son and also about his great-grandson. Zhu Wenyin was carried away from the East Palace. The child was too young to be exposed to illness; infants are inherently delicate and require careful handling.
Zhu Yunwen had a heavy workload during this period, and he served the emperor carefully, never leaving his side day or night.
This is to be expected; Zhu Yunwen is also a son, so it's normal for him to be so filial. As for Zhu Xiong Ying, there's nothing to worry about. This matter can be considered as his tacit agreement, or even as him bringing it up himself.
When the Crown Prince was unable to attend court, Zhu Xiong Ying, the grandson of the Crown Prince, took over, and he now ranks first among the officials. No longer merely listening and silent as before, Zhu Xiong Ying now occasionally speaks up, offering his opinions and ideas. Naturally, he sometimes engages in discussions with the civil and military officials.
In terms of state affairs, everything is progressing smoothly, and the Ming Dynasty is developing steadily. It seems that the Crown Prince's illness has not had any impact on the operation of the court, and everything appears to be proceeding in an orderly manner.
However, this was only on the surface. As Zhu's illness seemed to worsen, many people became uneasy. Beneath the seemingly calm surface of the court, undercurrents were surging.
Zhu Yunwen rushed back to Zhu Xiong Ying's palace and whispered, "Brother, Father was only awake for half an hour today."
"Is it even more serious than the year before last?" Zhu Xiong Ying sighed and said, "What about the imperial physicians? They're all prescribing mild and mild remedies?"
Zhu Yunwen nodded. Two years ago, the Crown Prince fell seriously ill, which terrified many people. At that time, many even prepared for the worst. Fortunately, the Crown Prince survived the crisis. But this year, something similar has happened again; the Crown Prince is seriously ill once more, and his condition is worsening daily.
Zhu Xiong Ying remained silent, unsure of what to do. He wasn't a medical professional. He dared not rely on any so-called folk remedies. He wasn't stupid; he wouldn't assume he was a doctor based on hearsay or a quick Google search.
Even though Zhu Xiong Ying was speechless at the current imperial physicians' fear of making mistakes, he still chose to trust those professional doctors. He, being an outsider, shouldn't try to instruct them on how to diagnose illnesses.
Zhu Yunwen was to remain in the Eastern Palace, while Zhu Xiong Ying was to go to the Qianqing Palace at this time.
The atmosphere in the Qianqing Palace was tense. When Emperor Zhu was silent and had a stern face, his terrifying aura made the maids and eunuchs tremble with fear. The guards were well aware that His Majesty was in a bad mood, and any mistake would be catastrophic.
Upon arriving at the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Xiong Ying waved his hand and said, "Go and get some food, and make sure the portions are generous."
Old Zhu looked up and said, "We're not hungry. If Ying'er is hungry, she can just eat whatever she wants. The lunchbox is over there."
“The food is cold, it can’t be eaten,” Zhu Xiong Ying said directly. “Grandpa should eat something too, lest he go hungry. When the meal arrives, we’ll all have a little.”
Neither of them mentioned Da Zhu's situation, mainly because they both knew the truth. They couldn't hide Da Zhu's condition from each other; they were both aware of it. Naturally, they understood that Da Zhu's condition wasn't good.
The atmosphere wasn't very good. Old Zhu and Young Zhu ate a little something and then, deep in thought, began reviewing memorials. Even though they had some worries that weighed on their minds, at this moment, national affairs had to be the priority.
As night fell, Old Zhu tossed and turned, harboring a bad feeling.
Speaking of which, Zhu Yuanzhang now has twenty-five sons, including the ninth son, Zhu Qi, who is still young. Among the sons who have grown up and taken up their fiefs, the eighth son, Zhu Zi, and the tenth son, Zhu Tan, have both passed away in the last two or three years, which naturally makes Zhu Yuanzhang quite sad.
But the feeling now is terrible, mainly because the emotions that Emperor Zhu invested in Crown Prince Zhu Biao are different. The most important thing is that Zhu Biao was the crown prince he carefully nurtured, the successor of this dynasty.
The Crown Prince, who had been in power for twenty-six years, had also been handling state affairs for nearly twenty. Emperor Zhu was very satisfied with his successor, believing that once the Crown Prince ascended the throne, he would be able to smoothly take over the reins of government. However, even though his beloved grandson was intelligent and had been involved in politics at a relatively young age, Emperor Zhu still had concerns.
Ultimately, Zhu Xiong Ying had relatively little involvement in court politics and handled few administrative matters. While the previous Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Yuanzhang had certainly nurtured Zhu Xiong Ying, they didn't feel a strong sense of urgency, believing that taking things slowly was acceptable.
But the situation is a bit different now. If something happens, there might be some setbacks even if the Crown Prince takes over. Even if he does take over, he might find it difficult to immediately straighten out the administration. The Crown Prince is not yet a qualified heir apparent.
The methods for cultivating successors are also different. Zhu Yuanzhang was the crown prince and was directly cultivated to succeed him. In recent years, Zhu Yuanzhang has indeed been adept at governing the country.
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