Early the next morning, Zhu Biao got up and had a bowl of white jade lotus seed porridge, then got up and walked around the yard a few times.
"What was it like last night?"
Liu Jin returned: "Last night, His Majesty held a banquet for all ministers, and personally went off to drink with the generals of the Northern Expedition."
Zhu Biao nodded and glanced in the direction of Fengtian Hall, thinking that today's court meeting would be interesting.
Zhu Biao twisted the Canaan incense bracelets one by one in his hand and breathed the air rhythmically. This was an ancient method of maintaining health given by the imperial physician.
"Sir, I'm here to invite you from Kunning Palace. I heard that there are many wives of Northern Expedition generals over there..."
Zhu Biao breathed out slowly. It was normal for the queen to entertain the family members of the hero, but it was not normal for him to go.
Zhu Biao had a smile on his face, it seemed he was about to meet his wife.
He turned around and went back to his room and asked Yun Jin to change into a robe for him. The dark black collar was made of sable and the sleeves were made of sable.
The embroidery on both shoulders is a positive dragon on the front and back, with six folds of dragons and five-color clouds in between. On the other side, the collar and sleeves are azurite, with a piece of gold and a sea dragon rim in winter, and a gold rim in summer.
The embroidered text is one dragon on the front and one shoulder, four dragons on the waist, eight dragons on the skirt, two dragons on the collar, and one dragon on the sleeves. There are folds in the middle, and the lower part is eight treasures and flat water.
A three-inch jade bead is tied to the jade belt around his waist. The dragon shadow is entwined on the jade bead. Today, Zhu Biao did not wear a crown, but simply tied it behind his back.
Zhu Biao thought about it and called out Nuanyu again, and then led him to Kunning Palace.
Nuanyu was a little confused as to why he suddenly wanted to take her out.
As soon as I arrived in front of the harem gate, I saw several boys in similar clothes standing there.
"Brother! Brother! Why did you come here!"
When they saw Zhu Biao and the others, they gathered around him. The second brother said, "Brother, we have been waiting for you for a long time. Did you change your clothes specially?"
The third child said: "You can tell by looking at my eldest brother's appearance that today is not an ordinary day."
The fourth child nodded and looked carefully: "It seems we are going to have a sister-in-law!"
Zhu Biao looked at his brothers with a smile: "What's wrong? What are you doing waiting for me here? It's rare for young ladies from various houses to enter the palace. If you don't choose carefully, you will rarely have the opportunity in the future.
He casually talked to his brothers and led the way into the harem.
The eunuch standing by shouted loudly: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highnesses are here!"
Zhu Biao walked a few steps and saw a lot of people, especially in the direction of the Imperial Garden.
The princes behind Zhu Biao all had small faces, their expressions were calm, and they looked straight ahead. They no longer had the playful smiles just now, and they all gave off the aura of Tian Heng's nobles.
Zhu Biao glanced back and couldn't help laughing. He turned around and continued walking forward. From time to time, a few noble ladies surrounded by maids stepped aside and saluted on both sides of the road.
Most of these young ladies are only eleven or twelve years old, and the older ones are only fourteen or fifteen years old. However, most of the serious ladies from official families have become sensible very early and have learned to manage housework from their mothers at the age of ten.
They naturally understand how noble this group of young people is, especially the noble young master at the front with a slightly raised eyebrow and a slightly raised eyebrow. He is the most noble young man in the world. Whose elder did not say to them in an expectant tone?
Said: "If you are lucky and can be favored by the prince..."
So they stood here waiting early, expecting to be favored by the prince. When they passed by, each one greeted him with the gentlest tone and saluted with the most graceful gesture.
Of course, there are also those who feel that the crown prince is too popular and turn their attention to the prince. Unfortunately, the princes and their highnesses are all holding their own, so it is naturally impossible for them to show their favor.
Along the way, Zhu Biao didn't stop when he saw someone saluting, but he still smiled warmly.
All the way to Kunning Palace, there were many people inside. In addition to the generals' families, Zhu Yuanzhang's concubines were also there, especially those with sons, who were all watching eagerly.
Zhu Biao and others walked into the main hall after the announcement. Only Queen Ma sat alone on the high platform. There was no one on the left side. On the right side were the concubines and then the ladies with higher status.
After Zhu Biao led the princes to greet Queen Ma, everyone else had already stood up, put their hands together on their chests, bent their knees slightly, lowered their heads slightly and said in unison: "I have met His Highness the Crown Prince, and all the princes."
Your Highness!"
The voices of Yingying and Yanyan are endless, which means that Zhu Biao is still young and has not yet married a wife to get here. In a few years, he will avoid suspicion, and the same will be true for the remaining princes.
Zhu Biao bowed slightly, with a noble smile on his face. He nodded and walked up directly, sitting on the first seat on the left side of the hall.
The princes followed Zhu Biao and sat down. Directly opposite Zhu Biao was Concubine Li, the mother-concubine of the second and third oldest children. Seeing Concubine Li smile tenderly, she stood up and moved away, vacating the first seat on the right.
Zhu Biao didn't say anything. Nuanyu beside him took the tea from the maid and carefully placed it in front of Zhu Biao.
The ladies' eyes were fixed on Zhu Biao. Everyone knew that His Highness the Crown Prince had reached the age of marriage...
Empress Ma looked at the little girls in the hall with a smile on her face, and then listened to the ladies' praise of her son.
Only Xu Da's wife Xie Shi looked at the fourth prince Zhu Di, and her expression was very satisfied.
After a while of burning the incense, Queen Ma stood up and went downstairs to talk to Mr. Xie and Mr. Lan, and then led a group of women to the Royal Garden.
Immediately, the atmosphere in the entire hall became much more relaxed. Zhu Biao also stood up and walked out. Along the way, there were always girls staring at him affectionately, trying to say something but always giving up.
Zhu Biao had no interest in children. Although they looked quite mature in demeanor and looked like seventeen or eighteen-year-old girls in temperament, it was a pity that their lackluster appearance betrayed them.
There are also some who look average, and even with gorgeous makeup and expensive jewelry, they can't hide their temperament.
Zhu Biao's purpose was very clear. Since Zhu Yuanzhang ordered Chang Yuchun's daughter, it must be her.
He had to meet him after all, so that he would have some confidence in his mind.
Before he could go out, a pretty girl seemed to be pushed out and stood in front of Zhu Biao.
Looking at the helpless girl, Zhu Biao smiled brightly and stretched out his left hand to help her slightly: "Be careful, don't fall."
Zhu Biao squinted his eyes, as if he heard the sound of someone grinding their teeth.
The girl also looked at the gentle and jade-like young man in front of her with confused eyes.
Zhu Biao didn't say much, and he didn't care whether the girl was pushed out or acted by himself. It had nothing to do with him.
He smiled and said to the girls around him: "The weather is nice today, why don't we all go to the Royal Garden to have a look."