Some things are best left to close friends and family to know, since this drama needs to continue, and revealing them beforehand would have a bad effect.
It's good that some people in the Eastern Palace know about these things; as for others who are worried, there's nothing that can be done but let them continue to worry.
Many observant people were keeping an eye on the Eastern Palace. The Crown Princess sent someone to the Zhongshan Prince's residence, reportedly to severely reprimand the Duke of Wei. This was also evident from the Zhongshan Prince's residence's tightly closed gates, suggesting a need to rectify family conduct; at this time, the Zhongshan Prince's residence needed to maintain a low profile.
Including the third and fourth brothers of the Crown Prince's wife, who had previously led people to block the families of civil officials, they have also quietly gone to the Governor's Office to take up their posts in the past few days, no longer acting arrogantly. They seem to be keeping a very low profile, as if they really dare not cause any trouble at this time.
Zhu Xiong Ying, who was confined to the Eastern Palace, was in a good mood. He sat in the courtyard with Xu Miao Qing by his side and his four other concubines.
Drinking wine and admiring the moon is a wonderful experience, and it would be even better if it weren't for that rascal Zhu Wenyin constantly chattering away.
"Yin'er, come here!" Zhu Xiong Ying said helplessly as she watched little Zhu hitting the flowers with a small stick. "Those flowers are bothering you too. You're always picking on them!"
Zhu Wenyin glanced back at his father, then continued shouting while holding up the small stick, "Hit, hit, hit, hit! Hit, hit, hit!"
There was no point in talking to such an ignorant brat. Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Lian Qiong Qiong and said, "You must give me a daughter. If you have another son, I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it."
The gentle Lian Qiongqiong's expression faltered slightly. She actually wanted to give Zhu Xiong Ying a son. It wasn't that she had any improper thoughts, but in this era, sons were indeed more desirable. And with a son, one would become a prince.
Zhu Wenyin, brandishing a stick, ran over, tilting his fat face up and saying, "Dad, worms!"
Zhu Xiong Ying collapsed, and his wives and concubines also paled in shock. Zhu Wen Yin, that scoundrel, was proudly showing off a large green caterpillar, completely unaware of fear!
This is absolutely not some kind of youthful arrogance; it's simply the fearlessness of the ignorant, and that's the best explanation!
Although Zhu Xiong Ying doted on his son, he couldn't help but get angry at this moment. Without saying a word, he picked up Zhu Wen Yin, put him on his lap, and slapped the brat's fat bottom a few times.
The atmosphere improved even more; the little kid's wailing made the atmosphere in the Eastern Palace more grounded and seemed to have more of a lived-in feel.
Zhu Xiong Ying was enjoying the moon and drinking with his wives and concubines, and even gave his son a light beating, appearing quite content. Meanwhile, Old Zhu at the Qianqing Palace quickly received the news. He initially thought it was a good thing, so he let his grandson rest a bit and spend some time with his wives and concubines.
However, upon hearing that his great-grandson had been beaten, his "grandparental affection" kicked in. Old Zhu really liked that exceptionally mischievous great-grandson, and now that he couldn't see that energetic great-grandson who often made a mess of the Qianqing Palace, Old Zhu felt a bit listless.
The imperial edict arrived quickly, and Emperor Zhu once again sternly reprimanded the Crown Prince, this time accusing Zhu Xiong Ying of not being a good father!
Zhu Wenyin was taken away. The poor little boy was not doing well in the Eastern Palace. Old Zhu felt it was necessary for him to take his great-grandson to the Qianqing Palace to raise him personally. This was his responsibility, as this was the future emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
Moreover, this was something that had been agreed upon before, and Old Zhu had always kept it in mind. His grandson had said before that he would personally raise his great-grandson after they were born.
This made it perfectly justifiable, because the Crown Prince was unkind. Fearing that he might not be able to take good care of his great-grandson, Emperor Zhu sent Consort Guo, who was in charge of managing the affairs of the inner palace, to the Qing Palace.
Zhu Xiong Ying suddenly felt that this scene seemed quite familiar, except that he used to play the one who was 'taken away'. Now he seemed to understand how the Crown Prince and Crown Princess felt back then. This was 'wanting to find fault, one can always find a reason' to take care of the child.
Zhu Xiong Ying and Xu Miao Qing were very frustrated and disappointed. They had to find a way to get their child back!
It's incredibly disheartening not being able to raise one's own child. Especially for Xu Miaoqing, who is practically her own flesh and blood, how come she's now being raised in the Qianqing Palace?!
Zhu Xiong Ying felt even more aggrieved. "I was just disciplining my naughty son. How did that make me 'unkind'? How did I get labeled as unfit to be a father?!"
This cannot be tolerated!
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