Chapter 25 Good Attitude
As soon as August arrived, it was time for the rice to mature. Zhu Yuhuan immediately devoted himself to his harvest work and was finally able to fully experience the joys and sorrows of ancient farmers.
Apart from anything else, at least Zhu Yuhuan's harvesting work is much easier than others. After all, she had already asked people to smelt tools, and now is the best stage for practice.
Zhu Yuhuan wanted to take his mother, sister and uncle to experience the pastoral life, and he also specially prepared several sets of clothes that were convenient for work, just to experience life.
As long as the farm tools were indeed useful, Zhu Yuhuan planned to take them out of the palace and rent them out at a low price to farmers in need through a charity.
Anyway, the money to make these farm tools was not paid by her, so renting them for free was not a problem. The reason for paying was that she had to repay them on time, and secondly, it could be regarded as an additional source of income for the charity's operations.
Zhu Yuhuan had a nice idea, but Zhu Zhanzhen, who was invited here, felt a little uncomfortable. While Hu Shanxiang was taking Zhu Youtong to identify crops, he whispered to Zhu Yuhuan, "Why did you bring me here? Be careful not to get into trouble."
Zhu Yuhuan was originally wearing a square hat, but upon hearing Zhu Zhan'en's words, she said nonchalantly, "It's because you, little uncle, were seriously ill a while ago. When the imperial physician came to check my mother's pulse, he said you hadn't been feeling well recently and that walking around more often would help dispel the bad energy." Seeing that Zhu Zhan'en remained silent, she continued, "It was little uncle who accompanied me when we were sowing and loosening the soil. Now that the rice harvest is good, it's natural for me to ask little uncle to come and keep me company as well."
After hearing this, Zhu Zhanzhen couldn't help but show his moved expression and said, "Huanhuan..."
Zhu Yuhuan then smiled and comforted her, "Besides, grandma didn't say anything. Who dares to gossip? I'll punch him first."
Zhu Zhanzhen was annoyed by her self-righteous attitude and said, "Why do you always want to hit people?"
Zhu Yuhuan said with a grin, "One strike is enough to prevent a hundred blows. This is what they mean by killing a chicken to scare the monkey."
Zhu Zhanzhen first glanced at the people around him before saying, "You're acting too high-profile right now. Tens of thousands of people are watching you, and you can't afford to make even the slightest mistake. Have you forgotten the rumors about the dethronement of the empress? The entire Sun family is watching you."
Zhu Yuhuan waved his hand and said calmly, "The empress's dethronement is a matter of national importance. Even if the Sun family shouts to the heavens, it will be useless. Apart from my father, no one can decide this matter."
In history, Zhu Zhanji could directly depose Hu Shanxiang from the position of queen for the sake of Empress Sun and Zhu Qizhen, without caring at all about the possible stain on his reputation. This only shows that the relationship between the two was indeed good.
Zhu Yuhuan had two purposes for doing this. One was to help Hu Shanxiang improve her reputation and see if Zhu Zhanji cared more about his own reputation or Concubine Sun. The other was that if Zhu Zhanji insisted on deposing the empress, Hu Shanxiang would no longer have to dwell on these matters and could simply shift her attention elsewhere. After all, the charity hall belonged to the three of them, and using it to help others was far more meaningful than being a figurehead queen, and it would also prevent Hu Shanxiang from falling into depression.
A good attitude determines a woman's life!
Zhu Zhanzhen sighed upon hearing this, and couldn't help but ask in a low voice: "What do you think my brother thinks? After all, the emperor's wife and he are married..."
"She must be deposed." Zhu Yuhuan said sternly, "But the imperial concubine hasn't given birth to a brother yet. Like my mother, she only has daughters. Even if father really wants to depose the queen, he can't choose this time."
Zhu Zhanqian was speechless and choked up, revealing a worried look on his face. He said, "Then what about you and Tongtong..."
He knew the truth about Concubine Guo's burial alive, but he was ultimately helpless. The three brothers also understood that their mother was no longer with them, Empress Dowager Zhang had no intention of continuing the incident, and they continued to get along with their brothers as before. All they could do was live well.
After going through so many things, he had long since let go of all the right and wrong. He did not seek to be a rich and idle king like his fifth brother. It was enough for him to live the rest of his life in peace and stability.
"We..." Zhu Yuhuan thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Wandering around the world, following our heart's desire."
Zhu Zhanzhen didn't expect Zhu Yuhuan, who had just been serious, to turn around and say something so frivolous. He couldn't help but sigh and said, "You... aren't you a ranger?"
"What's wrong with being a knight-errant?" Zhu Yuhuan puffed out his chest and said, "A bamboo stick and straw sandals are lighter than a horse. Who's afraid? A straw raincoat will protect me for the rest of my life."
Zhu Zhanzhen, hearing her say this, was somewhat amused and asked, "Is this a poem about a knight-errant?"
Zhu Yuhuan said seriously, "The state of mind is what's important. If your state of mind is good, everything will be good." She patted Zhu Zhan'an on the shoulder and said righteously, "Uncle, be optimistic, be positive, and be high-spirited!"
Seeing her shaking her head, Zhu Zhanzhen said helplessly: "You are still the one who has more reasons."
Just by hearing the song "Ding Feng Bo", he couldn't help but yearn for it. How wonderful it would be if life could be so open-minded.
While the uncle and nephew were talking, Zhu Zhanji's voice came from not far away, saying, "You two look so happy, what jokes are you telling?"
The two turned around and saluted Zhu Zhanji obediently. The palace servants and craftsmen beside them were also surprised. They didn't expect His Majesty to come in person. Hu Shanxiang, in particular, saw Zhu Zhanji's sudden arrival and couldn't help but show worry on her face. She raised her eyes and looked at her daughter who was not far away.
Zhu Zhanji waved his hand for them to stand up and said, "I wanted to give the princess a surprise today. You should behave as you usually do when you are with her. There is no need to be restrained." He glanced at Zhu Yuhuan and Zhu Zhanzhen and said in surprise, "In your clothes, you two really look exactly like the farmers I have seen before."
Zhu Zhanzhen felt a little embarrassed when he heard this and said, "I only wear these to make it easier to work..."
Zhu Yuhuan saw that everyone else had stood up, and then he said, "Dad, my uncle wants to be a ranger with me!"
Zhu Zhanzhen was almost choked to death by her words and quickly said, "Royal brother, I didn't say that!"
Zhu Yuhuan said confidently: "My uncle didn't say it, but that's what he thought in his heart."
Zhu Zhanji was a little amused and said, "Even Daddy can't tell which words you say are true and which are false." He looked at Zhu Zhanzhen with a gentle gaze and said, "Tenth brother, are you feeling better?"
Zhu Zhanzhen replied politely, "Don't worry, my brother. I am now well again."
Seeing his reserved look, Zhu Zhanji couldn't help but feel a little distressed. He reached out and touched his head, saying, "Once you've recovered, you'll have to go to school with the other brothers as usual. Daddy's spirit in heaven is still hoping that you'll grow up and become your big brother's right-hand man as soon as possible."
Zhu Zhanzhen nodded gently and said, "Brother, I understand."
Zhu Zhanji, who knew the reason behind his brother's sudden growth, said, "Next spring, I'll take you to the Western Garden for a hunting trip. Don't you love playing chuiwan? I'll ask the young eunuchs to play with you."
Seeing the brothers about to play out a tragic drama, Zhu Yuhuan interjected, "Dad, you have to take me along too. You can't be partial. I haven't even been to Xiyuan yet."
Zhu Zhanji was at a loss for words when he heard this and said, "You're the most talkative person. You've already left the palace, and you're still thinking about the Western Garden?"
Zhu Yuhuan patted his chest and said, "I am also here to relax with Daddy and the uncles. With me as the happy pill, Xiyuan will definitely be full of laughter and joy. I am just helping Daddy."
Zhu Zhanji reached out and pinched the tip of her nose, sneering, "You, you have a bunch of crooked ideas."
Zhu Yuhuan just chuckled, asked Huai En to fetch a coarse linen shirt, and handed it to Zhu Zhanji, pretending to be respectful and said: "Dad, please follow the local customs and spend a day with us as a farmer's 'idle man'."
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