However, many people understand that if it really were the first month of the lunar calendar, Zhu Wenjin wouldn't be all alone at the main hall; he would definitely have more holidays during the Lunar New Year. This would include some rest if he were sick. But if he was faking illness, things would probably get much worse.
Zhu Wenjin felt even more aggrieved, and Wang Shi was also very distressed at this moment, but they dared not say anything in front of Zhu Yunying.
After all, he was an adult, and Wang Shi also felt that if Zhu Wenjin behaved a little better in school, the emperor might reduce the punishment after a while and not be as harsh as he was now. This was not impossible.
After criticizing Zhu Wenjin and Wang Shi, Zhu Yunying, still furious, didn't linger and turned to leave cleanly and decisively.
Lady Wang was clearly somewhat resentful, as the emperor didn't visit her palace very often. This time, he finally did come, but unexpectedly, he heard some of Zhu Wenjin's deeds, and left in a fit of rage.
There's nothing she can do; it seems she hasn't raised her child well. So she'll have to bear these things herself.
However, this might also be partly to blame for Zhu Yunying's shortcomings as a father. It's just that Zhu Yunying also felt that since dragons have nine sons, he didn't actually have much time or energy to teach his children.
Most importantly, Zhu Yunying could not give Zhu Wenjin unrealistic fantasies. Even if he wanted to educate his son, Zhu Yunying could only personally teach the young Zhu. Otherwise, there might be some turmoil, which could lead to changes in the succession of imperial power.
There was even a high possibility that fratricide might occur, something Zhu Yunying clearly did not want to see. Therefore, even if it was unfair to Lady Wang and Zhu Wenjin, Zhu Yunying had no choice but to harden his heart and continue some of the seemingly better methods of the Ming Dynasty.
"Establishing a worthy successor" is a statement made against one's conscience. Establishing the eldest son of the legitimate wife may not be the best solution, but it is definitely a more prudent approach. The succession of imperial power in the Ming Dynasty might have been less turbulent and bloody as a result.
Because of his incompetent sons, Zhu Yunying's good mood was somewhat ruined. He returned to Chunhe Palace in a huff, feeling even more annoyed.
Even now, he, the emperor, still lives in the 'Eastern Palace'. Even though the tiles and beams of the Eastern Palace have changed and have long been replaced with those that conform to the emperor's standards, this is indeed the former Eastern Palace, and theoretically, this is Little Zhu's territory.
This can only be blamed on Zhu Yunying. He was unwilling to spend money initially, and when Zhu Yunying abdicated, he didn't mention building a palace for him to enjoy his retirement, leaving Zhu Yunying to continue living in the Qianqing Palace. Zhu Yunying, naturally, continued to live in the East Palace. Consequently, Zhu Yunying's concubines were also prohibited from going to the East and West Palaces.
Seeing Zhu Yunying's angry expression, Xu Miaoqing asked with concern, "Your Majesty, what's wrong? Have you encountered something troubling you?"
“Wen Jin was being ridiculous. The eunuchs around him were too afraid to row the boat, so he had someone whip them and give them a good beating,” Zhu Yunying said irritably. “That brat showed no compassion whatsoever. When he saw the little eunuch wailing, he just laughed loudly.”
Xu Miaoqing frowned upon hearing this. Although some children of powerful and wealthy families might behave this way, it was absolutely upsetting for such a thing to happen in their own family.
Even if Zhu Wenjin was born to Lady Wang, according to proper etiquette, Xu Miaoqing was Zhu Wenjin's mother, and Lady Wang did not have that right. Zhu Ruyi was also Xu Miaoqing's daughter; all of the emperor's children were Xu Miaoqing's children.
Looking at Zhu Yunying's expression, Xu Miaoqing said cautiously, "I have heard that Wenjin does not like to go to school, and Consort Ning has been very indulgent towards him. I just did not expect that this child would be so violent."
"We'll have someone keep an eye on him and make sure he goes to school every day. Consort Ning should also send over 'Admonitions for Women' in a couple of days, so you can give him another talking-to then," Zhu Yunying instructed. "When Yin'er returns, let him discipline his good-for-nothing brother."
Xu Miaoqing kept her head down, but she was actually quite happy. That's how it is in the Zhu family; the eldest brother has to take care of his younger siblings and they have to start learning from a young age.
The eldest Zhu was like this, and the younger Zhu also had similar experiences. Now that it's the youngest Zhu's turn, this fine tradition must continue, so that people know what it means for an elder brother to be like a father, and so that younger siblings know what it means to be in awe of their elder brother.
These are things that should be done!
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