Little Zhu glanced at Chang Mao, slowly got up, lowered his head and didn't say anything, and slowly walked out of Fengtian Hall.
Watching Little Zhu's retreating figure, the civil and military officials had no chance to get closer, and could only watch helplessly. Even if they wanted to show their loyalty or curry favor, it was inconvenient at this time, and they could only anxiously wait.
The heartbroken little Zhu had just left the sight of the civil and military officials when he immediately asked, "Master, did we not give anything away?"
Wang Chengen said obsequiously, "Your Highness, in my opinion, the entire court is kept in the dark by His Majesty the Emperor Emeritus and Your Highness. If I hadn't been fortunate enough to know the inside story, I think I would have been fooled as well."
Little Zhu became proud and said triumphantly, "That's what we thought too. We were afraid of giving ourselves away, so we kept our heads down and didn't dare to laugh. We managed to appease both my great-uncle and third uncle. They must be feeling uneasy."
The Zhu family's inherited acting skills are a distinctive feature, and there's no need to doubt their talent for acting.
"Yin'er, come here." Old Zhu, who was seen as angry by the civil and military officials, appeared, smiling and beckoning to little Zhu. "You did well in court today. In the future, if you are in charge of politics, you and your father will play the good cop and the bad cop, understand?"
Little Zhu nodded repeatedly, but still said, "But Dad also said that there are some things we have to play the good cop/bad cop with him on, and some things we can't go against him on. Great-grandfather, we don't understand yet which things we can't go against Dad on?"
Old Zhu was naturally extremely pleased with his great-grandson, who was so promising and ambitious.
Although the great-grandson is unaware of some things due to his age and limited experience, it doesn't matter.
Old Zhu was very patient; he was prepared to have a good chat with Little Zhu and impart some knowledge to him. There was no secret from him; Old Zhu would definitely share everything he knew.
As Old Zhu was preparing to continue teaching Little Zhu the ways of being a crown prince and a ruler, Zhu Yunying lay lazily on the couch, resting his head on Xu Miaoqing's round thighs, playing with Zhu Wenkun until a female official came to report, at which point he sat up.
Looking at the two princesses, Princess Ningguo and Princess Anqing, Zhu Yunying stepped forward with a smile, "It is kind of you two princesses to come to the palace in person today."
As the eldest princess who watched Zhu Yunying grow up, Princess Anqing Zhu Zhu seemed to realize something, "Your Majesty, you don't look sick. We think you and Father Emperor put on a big show."
Looking at his own aunt who had raised him, Zhu Yunying said, "Imperial aunt, we don't acknowledge these things. But we are thinking about our cousins who are like unicorns; they should do something. We're planning to arrange for them to go out and have some fun."
Zhu Zhu, who was close to Zhu Yunying, hurriedly asked, "Should we send your cousin to check on the various garrisons, or should we have them train the troops?"
“Naturally, we’ll inspect the various garrisons, especially our hometown of Fengyang,” Zhu Yunying said with a smile. “However, I think it would be better if Uncle-in-law took charge of these matters, as he has some experience.”
Princess Ningguo was unlike her younger sister. Although she was Zhu Yunying's biological aunt, she didn't take care of him for long when he was young. Unlike her imperial sister, who raised Zhu Yunying for at least ten years and practically watched him grow up.
Looking at his younger sister, Zhu Yunying said, "I told you not to worry, but you keep overthinking it. With your sister-in-law taking care of us, what could possibly happen to us?"
Zhu Yue pouted unhappily. With so many confusing rumors circulating outside these past few days, it would be strange if she wasn't worried. But seeing her brother like this, Zhu Yue felt relieved while simultaneously complaining.
My brother has always been in good health, so there's no reason for him to suddenly fall seriously ill. It's probably just an act; acting is my brother's forte, something he's known since childhood.
Zhu Yue suddenly remembered something and said, "Your Majesty, we are just women, with long hair and short wits, and we don't know anything about what's going on in the court. We just get confused because we care, and our haste has caused you to make mistakes and ruin your important plans."
Zhu Yunying smiled and said, "It wasn't a big deal. It was just that I was negligent and forgot to inform you. It's because you cared about me that I'm fine now. Don't pretend to be worried when you go back. Just do what you need to do. I'll go to court tomorrow. It's not a big deal if I don't show up."
Zhu Yue really wanted to complain. It was obvious that her brother had already decided the outcome, and that was why he only informed her now. As his own sister, she only knew the truth a little earlier than the rest of the court officials, and that was all.
However, although Zhu Yue complained, she didn't have any real complaints. She knew from a young age that there were differences between men and women, and between the young and the old. She knew that her elder brother was going to be the emperor, and she knew even more that her elder brother was going to control the country and that many things were beyond his control.
As the emperor's most beloved younger sister, she must not take advantage of his favor. Even if she cannot help her brother much, she must not cause trouble.
At this moment, Xu Miaoqing also said, "Imperial Aunt, Imperial Sister, His Majesty has to deal with state affairs later. If it weren't to put your minds at ease, His Majesty would be discussing state affairs with Imperial Grandfather right now."
Zhu Yunying didn't stand on ceremony and said, "Let's have lunch together at the Qianqing Palace as a family."
After saying this, Zhu Yunying left. He stayed in Chunhe Palace precisely to put his aunt and younger sister at ease.
Seeing Zhu Yunying leave, Zhu Yue immediately complained, "Sister-in-law, my brother has always been like this since he was a child. He always teams up with my grandfather and father to deceive us."
Zhu Zhu gently patted Zhu Yue's arm and said, "Don't talk nonsense, or your brother will get angry. Your brother is very petty, just like Mother, he always remembers what others say and always brings up old grievances afterward."
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