There's actually nothing wrong with saying that, after all, Zhu Yuanzhang was the founding emperor, and his power was naturally enormous.
Even though many civil and military officials, nobles, and Crown Prince Zhu Biao are deeply connected, if Zhu Biao were to change the heir apparent, although it would certainly be a painful decision, it is not necessarily impossible for him to do so.
Ultimately, the power wielded by founding emperors like Zhu Yuanzhang was vastly different from that of some emperors in the later periods. Moreover, Zhu Yuanzhang was a ruthless man; throughout history, very few founding emperors possessed the same level of power as him.
Zhu Xiong Ying chatted with Old Zhu, and the story of an old man outliving his son was not the first time Old Zhu had experienced it, as he also had some princes who had not yet grown up.
For example, Zhu Yuanzhang's ninth son was enfeoffed as the Prince of Zhao, but he died at the age of one. However, this time, the eighth son committed suicide. This was the first time Zhu Yuanzhang's adult son had died, and in such a way, it was naturally even more difficult for Zhu Yuanzhang to accept.
There was nothing more to say, so Zhu Xiong Ying could only try to comfort Old Zhu, which seemed to be in line with his usual approach.
They chatted until late at night when Old Zhu suddenly sat up. "Ying'er, you rest now, we have to go to court."
“Grandpa Emperor will not attend court; Father Emperor can attend to state affairs,” Zhu Xiong Ying said with a smile. “Grandpa Emperor, please spend some time with your grandson.”
Old Zhu reached out to brush Zhu Xiong Ying's hand away, saying irritably, "Only you dare to talk to us like that! Even your father wouldn't dare to act so recklessly in front of us! How can important matters of the court be delayed?"
Zhu Xiong Ying didn't care about these things and said confidently, "Father could have taken over the government long ago, so there's nothing wrong with that. Grandfather is also getting old. In an ordinary family, he should be enjoying his retirement at this age."
"Ying'er, do you really think we're that much to make your uncles afraid?" Old Zhu still had a lingering doubt and suddenly asked again, "We're not that bad!"
Zhu Xiong Ying laughed, showing no respect for Old Zhu at all. "Grandpa, if we're talking about the whole world, I'm the only one who isn't afraid of you. Even my father would be afraid of your wrath. Especially after Grandmother passed away, once you make a decision, no one else can say anything."
This time, it was Old Zhu's turn to be stunned. He had never realized these things before, and naturally, no one dared to say them to him. But now, he seemed to understand some things.
The only one who dared to bring these things up in front of Lao Zhu was Zhu Xiong Ying!
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