That's right, this guy really is a typical example of 'not fighting back when hit, not talking back when insulted,' a younger brother who is truly suppressed by blood ties.
Zhu Yunying was only polite, at most scolding him, but mostly reasoning with him. However, Zhu Yunying's two older sisters did not tolerate him and had disciplined him a lot since he was a child, and they still did so now.
Wang Chengen immediately flattered, "This servant naturally knows Your Highness's temperament. It's just that there have been too many things to do these past few days, and Your Majesty has been working hard. These past few days, Your Majesty has only slept for two hours."
Looking at Wang Chengen, Zhu Yunwen knew this eunuch in front of his elder brother well. In fact, over the years, the only person Wang Chengen had truly been loyal to was Zhu Yunying. Even in front of the old Zhu, Wang Chengen had often been able to withstand the pressure and protect Zhu Yunying.
Wang Chengen would occasionally reveal some information to members of the imperial family and civil and military officials, but it was usually at the emperor's behest, or it was just some ambiguous information.
Revealing the emperor's daily routine was actually quite taboo. For these close attendants, their master's health condition was something they absolutely could not discuss with outsiders, otherwise it would easily lead to speculation.
"Shall we let my brother rest a bit later?" Zhu Yunwen said uncertainly. "My brother is really something. He always tells us to get at least three hours of sleep a day, while he only gets two hours. That won't do. My brother already has so much to do."
Having said this, Zhu Yunwen walked quickly towards the Wuying Hall. He dared to do things others wouldn't. And there were certain things he felt he absolutely had to do well.
"Your Majesty, I have returned to report," Zhu Yunwen said casually. "I went out for a stroll, and things are relatively peaceful outside. I checked and found that all the crops that needed to be planted have been planted. I traveled incognito and didn't see many corrupt officials. After all, this is Southern Zhili; who would dare to act recklessly under the guise of the empire?"
Zhu Yunying looked up at Zhu Yunhuo and criticized, "With your superficial observation skills, you can only see the surface. Tell me yourself, if there's anything really going on, can you really see it?"
Deceiving superiors is something even seasoned officials can do, let alone seasoned bureaucrats. Even ordinary people can quickly learn it without instruction, and sometimes even do it better. Without experience and maturity, it's really hard to discern certain things.
Zhu Yunwen just chuckled. He was well aware of his own abilities and limitations, and knew that it would be difficult for him to become a truly wise and virtuous king.
Zhu Yunying continued, "Now that you're back, go back. Don't cause any trouble. Your sister-in-law is about to give birth, so you should rest well. We'll leave the task of announcing the good news back home to you."
This was definitely an important responsibility for Zhu Yunwen, although other members of the imperial clan could also do it. Even the brothers Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Yunxuan seemed capable of undertaking it. However, Zhu Yunxi, only ten years old, was too young to return to his hometown to deliver the good news.
However, there was no way around it, as Zhu Yunwen was the biological uncle of Zhu Yunying's offspring. These things naturally meant that, given the circumstances, Zhu Yunying would still favor Zhu Yunwen, and the difference in their relationship was obvious.
Zhu Yunwen nodded repeatedly and said, "Your Majesty, it's almost time for dinner, and we're hungry too. I'll stay in the palace and have some wine with you, and we can talk about what happened on the journey."
Zhu Yunying glanced down at the memorials on the table and said, "Next time, we still have a lot to do here."
“There’s no rush, Your Majesty will have a meal soon anyway.” Zhu Yunwen was not afraid at all and seemed to be making a fuss. “Your Majesty, it has been quite a while since we have a meal together. I feel uneasy about it.”
Faced with such a seemingly unruly younger brother, Zhu Yunying had no choice but to say, "Go and fetch some of the dishes that the Prince of Wu likes to eat. We'll approve some of the memorials here first. You all go and prepare the meal."
Zhu Yunwen was smug, because he had the ability to change his elder brother's mind.
Wang Chengen immediately got to work; if it weren't for His Highness Prince Wu, His Majesty might have just had a quick lunch. Indeed, Prince Wu was the one to rely on in these matters.
Zhu Yunying thought he could continue reviewing memorials while waiting for lunch, and also handle a few other matters, big or small.
There's nothing he can do; after all, he's the emperor, and he does need to allocate his time wisely.
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