Chapter 91 Changchun Sect
After suffering for half a month at the border, Zhu Yuhuan became thin and muscular. His clothes, which were originally loose, now looked even looser on him, which made the empress dowager and concubines very distressed.
She either sent him supplements or asked the kitchen in her palace to send him snacks. If there was no kitchen in the palace, she would occasionally send him some embroidered clothes, as if he had suffered a great injustice outside.
After the New Year, on the sixth day of February, Zhu Zhanji officially issued an edict to appoint his eldest son Zhu Qizhen as the crown prince. A few days later was Zhu Zhanji's birthday, commonly known as the All Saints' Birthday Festival. After that, it was the second prince's birthday and Empress Dowager Zhang's fiftieth birthday.
As a result, the palace was filled with celebrations for several months.
Zhu Yuhuan paid special attention to birthday gifts every year, but since he had already given a spinning wheel, Zhu Yuhuan really couldn't think of what to give for a while.
Han Guilan saw Zhu Yuhuan holding a pen but never writing a single word. He just stared at the light in a daze and said softly, "Your Highness, Zheng Siyi is here."
Zhu Yuhuan put down the pen in his hand, took a deep breath, and asked in a low voice: "No one saw it, right?"
"It's already dark, no one is watching. Besides, Si Yi has been bringing people to measure the ladies' summer clothes recently. This time, she also brought a ruler and needle and thread. Even if someone sees us, we have a reason. Your Highness, don't worry."
Zhu Yuhuan stood up and walked to the main hall, saying to Han Guilan, "Let her in quickly. It's cold outside."
Zheng Siyi came in, and before she could even bow, Zhu Yuhuan said, "Forget it. I'm just here to get measured for clothes. There's no need to bow."
Han Guilan and Qiuying looked at each other, gave a few instructions to the palace maids guarding the door, and asked them to go back and rest.
Zheng Siyi saw that everyone else had left, so he walked over to Zhu Yuhuan and measured her height. He whispered, "A few days ago, the concubines in each palace prepared birthday gifts for His Majesty and the old empress. The imperial concubine prepared a white jade and golden throne Guanyin for the old empress, but I haven't seen the birthday gift for Your Majesty..."
Zhu Yuhuan listened to her report and said, "I understand. But why did you come in person? The Shangfu Bureau has been very busy in previous years."
Zheng Siyi sighed softly and said, "Now that the eunuchs are needed, even we have to stay away. A few days ago, a conflict broke out between one of my female officials and an eunuch, but it was handled jointly by the Shanggong and the Gongzhengsi... It shows that the Gongzhengsi's jurisdiction is getting wider and wider. After this incident, the eunuchs became even more proud. When Master Liu entered the palace to perform a ritual, His Majesty bestowed upon him clothing. This task was originally the responsibility of the Shangfu Bureau, but it was also taken over by the eunuchs..."
Zhu Yuhuan also knew that there was no solution to this problem, so he could only comfort him: "Your Majesty is now relying on eunuchs, there is nothing we can do about it..."
Zheng Siyi also knew that no matter how clever the princess was, it would be impossible for her to persuade His Majesty to trust and employ the female officials. He simply measured Zhu Yuhuan's size and said, "The palace lady asked us to assist the princess more. I can't help you now, and I feel guilty..."
Zhu Yuhuan just shook his head and said, "Just do your best. Don't force anything. Protecting yourself is the most important thing. There will always be a place for you in the future."
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Zhu Yuhuan pondered for a moment and then asked, "Is Master Liu the Master Liu Yuanran from the Changchun School? I remember that he was once gifted a sword by my great-grandfather. I never heard my father appreciate him so much before."
Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang revered Taoism. The Zhengyi School believed that "loyalty and filial piety are the foundation of the great Dao." Furthermore, from Taizu to Taizong, each had a unique encounter with a Taoist physiognomist, leading to the widespread esteem of Taoism at court. Liu Yuanran, possessing the combined influence of the Quanzhen, Qingwei, and Jingming schools, was able to found the Changchun School. However, during the Yongle reign, Liu Yuanran offended powerful officials and was exiled. He was not recalled to the capital until the first year of the Hongxi reign.
Zhu Zhanji wanted to emulate Zhu Di, so naturally he also hoped to "surpass his ancestors" in terms of longevity.
What emperor didn't dream of immortality? Who would find the throne tiring? Especially now that Zhu Zhanji was "carrying on the legacy of his ancestors and bringing peace to the world," couldn't he enjoy himself?
Zheng Siyi nodded. "It's that Master Liu. Your Majesty allowed him to enter the palace for the Wansheng Birthday Festival to pray for the people of the world. I believe he also offered elixirs. Your Majesty is busy handling national affairs, so it's inevitable that he will be tired and exhausted. I heard that Master Liu can make an elixir that can refresh the spirit."
Zhu Yuhuan touched his chin, feeling relieved now, and said, "No wonder Daddy calls himself Changchun Zhenren."
Except for a few special cases, most people will be poisoned after taking heavy metal pills, which can also explain Zhu Zhanji's short life.
Zhu Yuhuan thought for a moment and said, "It just so happens that I want to ask your Shangfu Bureau to help me with something."
When Zheng Siyi heard that he could help Zhu Yuhuan, his eyes immediately lit up and he said, "Princess, please give me your orders."
"I want to make a dress."
After saying that, Zhu Yuhuan returned to the table, picked up the pen and paper again, and began to draw and write on the paper.
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