That shouldn't be too wrong, because Zhu Wenkun really does have that kind of personality; he starts wailing as soon as things don't go his way.
However, it's not surprising that he has such a personality, putting aside other factors. Many children in ordinary families are like this, pampered by their parents and elders, and naturally act according to their nature.
Born into an imperial family, Zhu Wenkun, though not as showered with love and affection as his elder brother, was still incredibly noble. He had many wet nurses and maids around him, each one going to great lengths to please him.
Crying can solve many problems and get him what he wants. So even though he's still young, Zhu Wenkun knows that as long as he starts crying, he can basically get some of his wishes and someone will comfort him.
Zhu Ruyi and Zhu Wenkun clearly spend a lot of time playing together and have a good relationship now, so Zhu Yunying doesn't need to worry about them.
When Zhu Wenjin arrived, Zhu Wenkun was overjoyed and kept shouting. This kid and his second brother would occasionally play together.
This doesn't necessarily mean anything else; it's simply a child's nature to enjoy playing with other children and having fun with slightly older kids. It's just their nature, and it doesn't necessarily mean anything else.
However, seeing his children playing happily together made Joo Yoon-young quite gratified. It was truly a beautiful scene, and he hoped that his children would continue to get along so harmoniously as they grew up.
Perhaps this was also a wishful thought for Zhu Yunying, but it is only natural for a father to have such thoughts.
Zhu Yunying also hoped that the imperial family of the Ming Dynasty would be different, without the struggle for the throne, perhaps there would be less infighting among brothers. Even if such a thing was not entirely absolute, the clear establishment of the primogeniture system would let these princes know their place.
One's birth can truly determine one's fate; some things cannot be obtained through struggle. Understanding this early on might not be a bad thing for some princes and their descendants. It can extinguish inappropriate thoughts, preserve family ties, and allow them to enjoy wealth and honor in peace.
It was a fairly ordinary dinner, and that was about it. Zhu Yunying thought he had done a pretty good job.
After all, it's normal for some emperors to not see their children for ten days or half a month, while Zhu Yunying would occasionally dine with his children. In that sense, he was practically a model father.
He was not only the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, but also the father of his children. Although he couldn't be there for them as they grew up, he cared about them and would spend time with them whenever possible.
Lying on the couch with Xu Miaoqing's help, Zhu Yunying said slowly, "We've been quite busy these days. Go visit your grandfather more often. Keep him company and talk to him. These things won't be difficult for you."
Xu Miaoqing probably knew Zhu Yunying's thoughts, and she was somewhat aware of some things. "Your Majesty, I understand."
This matter is not so easy; one needs to be careful about the degree of discretion involved. Otherwise, it's very likely that one will end up shooting oneself in the foot, and it could very well have some adverse effects.
After all, the most important thing in Old Zhu's eyes right now is to teach his great-grandson well. No one else can hear his advice on how to be a ruler. Not even Xu Miaoqing. There are some things that only Zhu Yunying and Little Zhu can know. Old Zhu wouldn't be happy if anyone else heard a word.
This was clearly not just empty talk; many people were aware of Zhu Yuanzhang's actions. Even if they felt resentful, there was nothing they could do; no one dared to show any disrespect in front of the Hongwu Emperor.
Therefore, even if it were Xu Miaoqing, she couldn't go over while Lao Zhu was educating Xiao Xiao Zhu. Lao Zhu would definitely be unhappy if it interfered with Xiao Xiao Zhu's upbringing. And Xu Miaoqing certainly didn't want to hinder her son's progress either.
Moreover, given Old Zhu's personality, he doesn't plan to talk much to many of his sons and daughters, so a granddaughter-in-law is even less of a concern.
If you visit too often, Old Zhu might not like you, even if she is a real 'granddaughter-in-law', she will actually be treated the same.
It seems they don't intend to understand Xu Miaoqing's difficulties much. As a descendant of a family, they can't just think of themselves. Some things require responsibility, and naturally, they need to do their best to do them well.
Squinting, Zhu Yunying said slowly, "We should be more filial these days. We are busy with court affairs, and many things are happening all at once. I'm afraid we won't be able to spare much energy. Keep an eye on things in the palace, and make some preparations for some matters so that things don't get chaotic."
Hearing Zhu Yunying say this, Xu Miaoqing felt a chill run down her spine and dared not say anything more.
Those who don't know the situation might think Zhu Yunying was planning to harm Zhu Yuanzhang or something; the way he's making such a confident statement makes one wonder if something serious is about to happen.
However, Xu Miaoqing was also well aware that Zhu Yunying had no reason to do anything that would incur public wrath. That could only mean that the Hongwu Emperor had some health problems, so the only option was to make some preparations secretly in advance.
In fact, given Zhu Yuanzhang's status and age, he must have made all the necessary preparations. Even ordinary elderly people at that age would have long ago prepared their coffins and considered their affairs after death.
Old Zhu naturally didn't need to worry about things like coffins, but that didn't mean he could ignore everything.
Similarly, Xu Miaoqing should have made preparations in advance. Such a momentous event cannot be accomplished simply by following certain rituals or ceremonies. There are some things that outsiders can't really help with.
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