If anyone else dared to do this, it would be a huge incident. But it's unlikely to happen anyway; not to mention the maids and eunuchs, even the guards wouldn't allow it.
However, if this were the current crown prince, then everything would be understandable. Anyone who dares to drive away the crown prince who cares about state affairs would be considered a traitor by the retired emperor and the current emperor, and would be severely punished.
"Our Yin'er seems to have gotten fatter again." Zhu Yunying said with some concern when he saw little Zhu. "He's not fat, and neither is his mother. It's all thanks to Grandfather that he's become so chubby."
Old Zhu laughed, quite pleased with himself. Little Zhu was now chubby, and Old Zhu was undoubtedly a major contributor to that. He gave Little Zhu all the best food and drinks; if he were to get any thinner, Old Zhu simply couldn't accept it. His precious great-grandson was so chubby, Old Zhu couldn't help but find him adorable.
“Dad, I’m not fat!” Little Zhu rushed into the hall and corrected him, “I just have a big face, all the fat is on my face and butt, and I have some fat on my belly too, but I’m really not fat.”
Little Zhu's statement probably makes sense. Her face still has a bit of baby fat, and combined with her square face, it makes her face appear larger, suggesting she might be prone to weight gain.
As for Xiao Zhu's slightly overweight, it's mainly because the child's physique is still developing. This kid isn't just chubby; his small body is quite muscular, so if he were weighed, he would probably be a little heavier.
Old Zhu couldn't stand it anymore, so he picked up little Zhu and said, "Your dad is just talking nonsense. Our Yin'er isn't fat. Your dad was much fatter when he was little, he could barely walk!"
This is absolutely a miscarriage of justice; Old Zhu is distorting the truth to appease his great-grandson. Zhu Yunying was quite concerned about his weight and physique. Ultimately, it boils down to a fear of death; he was constantly busy exercising, and he was certainly not afraid.
“We’ve told your father that we’re going to court tomorrow.” Old Zhu kissed Little Zhu and then said, “Why don’t you come with us to court too, and we can go to court together?”
Little Zhu immediately shook her head, still very opinionated, "We're not going, we have to go to school tomorrow. We'll go to school first, and then to the drill ground. We have to practice riding and archery tomorrow, so we won't have time for court."
Whether it's Old Zhu or Little Zhu, they dote on Little Zhu, even spoiling him.
They understand certain fundamental principles. Little Zhu can be a bit mischievous, but there are some things that must be taken seriously.
Young Zhu doesn't need to be exceptionally talented; after all, neither Old Zhu nor Young Zhu needs a crown prince with vast knowledge. As long as Young Zhu is literate and understands reason, that's basically enough.
But no matter what, Xiao Zhu still needs to study when it's time. Old Zhu and Xiao Zhu have never dared to slack off on Xiao Zhu's education; it's something they value and care about most.
If he doesn't go to court, then he doesn't go. Anyway, even if Little Zhu appears in court now, it's more symbolic than practical.
With great-grandchildren, Old Zhu no longer needed grandchildren, and Young Zhu had no intention of staying here any longer. Xu Miaoqing was also pregnant, which made things a bit inconvenient, but Zhu Yunying didn't need to worry about having nowhere to go.
The claim of "three palaces, six courtyards, and seventy-two concubines" is certainly not accurate, but Zhu Yunying's number of concubines was still considerable. Many were eagerly awaiting the emperor's favor.
The Liu family, descended from Marquis Yihui Liu Jizu, and the granddaughter of Old Zhu's godmother, Granny Wang, also entered the palace. These were the concubines Old Zhu found for Zhu Yunying, which could be considered Old Zhu's alternative way of repaying a debt of gratitude.
Although these two concubines were not particularly beautiful, their special backgrounds meant that the descendants of the Zhu family knew how to be grateful. Therefore, both Xiao Zhu and Xu Miaoqing treated them with considerable respect.
It's a bit of a shame that these two aren't exactly from wealthy families; they're more like nouveau riche. That's why, despite their privileged backgrounds, they're not exactly favored these days.
"Dad!" Zhu Ruyi ran over, looking very happy. "I missed you."
Zhu Yunying was in a good mood and said, "Go and call your younger brother over. He can have his meal here with his aunt."
The rosy-cheeked Zhu Ruyi turned and ran to fetch her younger brother. As for her elder brother, well, she knew he was probably in the Qianqing Palace again!
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