Zhu Yunying nodded slightly and said, "It's good that you know what you should do. You are the Empress, the mother of the nation, and we can't take care of everything. There are many things you should do, and you shouldn't just think that teaching Yin'er well is enough."
Xu Miaoqing naturally apologized again. She wasn't Empress Ma, who could naturally manage everything inside and outside the court; she only cared about her own duties. However, it was clear that Emperor Yingshi felt Xu Miaoqing hadn't done enough and hadn't fulfilled her responsibilities as Empress, which was obviously unacceptable.
Since Zhu Yunying was willing to establish a cabinet and begin delegating power, he was naturally willing to let his first wife do things appropriate to her status. The empress was not just a figurehead, nor could she only think about status and ruling the six palaces; the empress had other responsibilities as well.
It's good that Xu Miaoqing is conscientious and dutiful, but she should also be more proactive sometimes.
While Zhu Yunying and Xu Miaoqing were talking, Little Zhu returned. "Father, Great-Grandfather asked us to ask you, are you thinking of taking Great-Grandfather's last moments? Is there something you want to do?"
"You're just a kid, why make such a fuss!" Zhu Yunying said irritably. "Stay here and talk to your mother. Tell your mother about the behavior of those companions around you, so she can discipline them."
Little Zhu was displeased and muttered, "You're whispering to your great-grandfather again, can't we even listen?"
“Not now, we’ll talk to you when you’re a bit older.” Zhu Yunying stood up with a smile and said, “And don’t get any funny ideas, lest you make things difficult for your mother. Your great-grandfather doted on you, but he wasn’t lenient when it came to punishing your mother.”
Little Zhu nodded obediently; he understood some things. Even though he was very curious, it seemed he couldn't eavesdrop this time.
We also can't let Little Zhu listen in. There are some things that Zhu Yunying doesn't hide from Little Zhu, but Little Zhu is still young, so it's best not to let him come into contact with dark and bloody things too early, as that's not a good thing.
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