It was indeed frustrating not being able to become a powerful vassal king and not being able to establish a fiefdom within the territory of the Ming Dynasty. However, having their own base outside the Ming Dynasty, and ensuring that their descendants had a piece of land, was also a reason why many members of the imperial family were tempted.
Zhu Yunying seemed unaware of these matters, but this was merely a pretense, or perhaps he simply couldn't know them immediately.
In reality, nothing in the palace could escape Zhu Yunying's notice if he wanted to know. He could clearly know everything that happened in the palace. Never underestimate the emperor's intelligence network; it was truly all-pervasive.
Moreover, these are three princes. Even though Zhu Yunying trusted the imperial clan relatively much, there were still some things he had to be careful about. Therefore, it was perfectly normal for him to pay some attention to the imperial clan.
Don't think that those eunuchs or guards are just for show. Their existence is very meaningful. They can become the emperor's eyes and ears at certain times, or even be the emperor's eyes and ears themselves.
Zhu Yunying looked up, smiled and took the initiative to speak, "We should have held a family banquet in the inner palace to entertain Uncle Shu and Uncle Ning, but since we are discussing state affairs, we can only do it here."
Zhu Chun and Zhu Quan were not ungrateful and quickly said, "Your subject, Zhu Chun, Prince of Shu (Zhu Quan, Prince of Ning), pays respects to Your Majesty."
Zhu Yunying was very polite; there was no time to put on airs now. "Uncle Shu and Uncle Ning, please don't stand on ceremony. We're all family. Attendant, please take a seat. Go to the Qianqing Palace and fetch the Crown Prince."
At this moment, Shuangquan ran over and said, "Your Majesty, the Emperor Emeritus has decreed that His Highness the Prince of Shu and His Highness the Prince of Ning shall enter the palace to present their audience; there is no need for His Highness the Crown Prince to speak."
Well, Zhu Yunying's tactics were all too clear to Old Zhu, and he had made preparations in advance.
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