Although there seems to be a difference in generation, Princess Shouchun was married out, and her imperial title had nothing to do with her offspring.
Even knowing that Fu Youde's achievements were largely due to his efforts outside, the Fu Zhong family was still very proud and honored at this moment. Most importantly, the glory of the Duke of Ying had essentially fallen on the eldest branch of the family and on Princess Shouchun.
This made Fu Zhong and Princess Shouchun very happy. Even if they had younger siblings, it didn't matter much, because they now had their own offspring and naturally wanted their children to have a better life.
Lian Qiongqiong was busy, because Xu Miaoqing was pregnant, so only she, the Imperial Noble Consort, could help.
Princess Anqing, Zhu Zhu, was more relaxed and suddenly laughed when she saw Zhu Yunying lying on the couch.
"Aunt, what's so funny?" Zhu Yunying asked, puzzled. "You suddenly started laughing; it was quite scary."
Zhu Zhu said with a smile, "We were thinking about when we were little. Back then, Mother took care of the two of us all day long. You liked to lie down and eat all day long. One day you would eat some fruit, and the next day someone would bring you some porridge. You probably couldn't get out of bed. Now it's Ruyi who feeds you fruit. Back then, it was always Mother and I who kept feeding you."
Zhu Yunying thought for a moment and said dejectedly, "Isn't it because Grandmother and Grandfather think we're too thin? They just like chubby children and grandchildren. Imperial Aunt, tell me, isn't it because Grandfather spoiled our Yin'er so greedy?"
Princess Ningguo couldn't help but laugh and said, "Speaking of which, this is how Mother Empress was back then. The palace was cutting back on expenses, but knowing that Ying'er liked to eat fruits, there was no shortage of them. Grandfather Emperor also remembered this and even had Brother Mu send some fruits. In the past, people said that a rider could bring a smile to the concubine's face, and our father Emperor had many people send over fresh lychees."
Princess Anqing said smugly, "My elder sister didn't get to eat much. If we made a fuss in front of Mother, she would definitely scold us. Ying'er is the only one who cares about us. She had two fruits, and she would definitely share one with us."
Zhu Yunying was quite pleased with himself. He wasn't particularly greedy, just fond of fruits and melons. Although it was during the imperial family's reign, the Ming Dynasty wasn't particularly wealthy during the years Zhu Yunying was born, so the palace wasn't especially well-stocked. Most importantly, Zhu Yunying and Empress Ma were frugal, so the princes and princesses weren't always living in luxury.
Just then, Wang Chengen arrived. "Your Majesty, Princess Shouchun is outside the palace."
Zhu Yunying laughed and patted Zhu Ruyi's little bottom, "Go with your mother to the palace to greet your great-aunt."
Lian Qiongqiong took Zhu Ruyi out, and Zhu Zhu asked in a low voice, "Ying'er, do you want to betroth Ruyi to the Fu family?"
Zhu Yunying was taken aback, and quickly said, "The Fu family won't do. Our Ruyi is still too young. Besides, if Ruyi goes out to greet you, she's doing so on behalf of us, the younger generation. When you enter the palace, we usually don't wait here; we always go out to greet you. If that's not possible, Yin'er should go instead."
Princess Anqing and Princess Ningguo deeply understood this, as their nephew, the emperor, treated them, his two aunts, with the utmost respect. Most of the emperor's other aunts or uncles did not receive this treatment.
Even some of his uncles were frequently reprimanded and disciplined by Zhu Yunying; seniority sometimes held no sway over him. While he had to be more careful when he was the Crown Prince, few were foolish enough to bring up such matters in front of him after he became Emperor.
"However, we have a deal. We definitely won't arrange marriages for the Qilin children." Zhu Yunying thought for a moment and said in advance, "Ruyi is definitely out of the question, and neither are our children. Not only would it mess up the generational order, but marriage between blood relatives within three generations is also forbidden, and we need to keep an eye on the imperial clan."
Zhu Ruyi was someone many nobles longed to see, for everyone knew the emperor favored the crown prince. But everyone also knew that His Majesty's greatest affection was actually for the princess.
Zhu Zhu didn't object, saying, "It's your responsibility as the cousin to take care of Qi'er and Lin'er's marriages. They're getting on in years, shouldn't you fulfill the promise you made years ago about becoming a sub-prefect or assistant prefect?"
Zhu Yunying immediately feigned death, pretending not to have heard anything. He was now not only the emperor, but also a rogue nephew.
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