The Xu family would probably be happy at this time, as they clearly understand the importance of the Crown Prince's wife and the Princess Consort. Moreover, according to Zhu Yuanzhang's plan, if he were to die, most of the concubines in the harem would have to be buried alive with him, at least those without children.
At that time, the daughters of meritorious officials would not be able to escape the fate of being buried alive with the dead.
Therefore, for the sake of the Zhu family's empire's succession and for the legitimate entry of the Crown Prince's wife into the palace, Xu Da's eldest daughter died as the Princess of Yan, a fact that Zhu felt at ease with. Some matters of the royal family were no longer just family affairs; they were matters of the world.
Old Zhu and Zhu Biao joined forces again and drove Zhu Xiong Ying away; they were discussing some matters once more.
Although there's no need to avoid Zhu Xiong Ying in most matters, both Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao don't want Zhu Xiong Ying to get involved in certain things too early, and they inevitably have to drive Zhu Xiong Ying away.
As soon as Zhu Xiong Ying returned to the East Palace, Zhu Xi rushed over, "Brother, what should we do about Yue'er's marriage?"
"Grandfather, Father, you've already made the decision. Why are you looking for me?" Zhu Xiong Ying said irritably. "Go find them... no, no..."
Zhu Xiong Ying suddenly became agitated and looked at Zhu Xi suspiciously, "Have you taken a fancy to some young man?!"
"What nonsense are you thinking now!" Zhu Xi said irritably. "Brother, I'm only a year younger than you. You're not in a hurry to get married, but Yue'er and I aren't. If we don't settle down soon, we'll become old maids!"
Zhu Xiong Ying thought about it carefully and realized that it made sense; early marriage was indeed common in ancient times. Emperor Zhu himself had stipulated at the beginning of the dynasty that "men aged sixteen and women aged fourteen and above are permitted to marry."
This is the legal marriage age, but nowadays, many women get married at the age of twelve or thirteen.
Zhu Xiong Ying thought for a moment, then said, "Your grandfather and father will consider these matters, but don't rush. We'll get married when you're sixteen."
The marriage will be arranged first, but it will be delayed for a year or two. Because if it continues to be delayed, it may not be a good thing. After all, even if Zhu Xiong Ying felt that a woman marrying at twenty was not early, there were limitations of the times, not to mention the phenomenon of "imperial power not extending to the countryside" at that time, and traditional ideas still had a strong market.
Seeing Zhu Xi about to leave, Zhu Xiong Ying said, "Let Yun Wen and Yun Tong come over. I want to test their studies."
Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Yuntong arrived obediently. It was only natural for these two brothers to be disciplined by their elder brother, Zhu Xiong Ying, in that era.
Zhu Xiong Ying glanced at Zhu Yunwen and then said, "You're too weak. Have someone take you horseback riding tomorrow."
Zhu Yunwen seemed to have a problem with it, and Zhu Xiong Ying noticed this and said irritably, "What are the Six Arts of a Gentleman?"
Zhu Yunwen immediately replied fluently, “The children of the state are taught the Way. They are taught the Six Arts: the Five Rites, the Six Musics, the Five Archery, the Five Charioteering, the Six Scripts, and the Nine Numbers.”
"I don't expect you to kill enemies and defend the country, but at least you should be physically fit," Zhu Xiong Ying said irritably. "From now on, I will have someone take you to practice martial arts for half an hour every day."
The young scholar Zhu Yunwen, who disliked exercise and sweating, immediately said, "Mother..."
Zhu Xiong Ying smiled and immediately asked, "Mother? Hmm?"
Zhu Yunwen immediately lowered his head and dared not speak. According to etiquette, his mother could only be the deceased Crown Princess Chang.
Zhu Xiong Ying accepted the tea offered by Wang Cheng En and said calmly, "Yun Wen, go back and talk to your mother. If she doesn't want me to discipline her, I won't bother! You'd better remember your place and know your place! Remember, I am your elder brother!"
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