The weather in winter is somewhat erratic. It is still gloomy in the morning, but suddenly becomes warm and bright in the second half of the day.
Zhu Yunxu led his guards without sitting in a sedan chair. Under the guidance of the eunuch, he passed through the garden behind the main hall, then walked through three golden water bridges, and arrived at the Zhuwang Pavilion, where Zhu Yunqi and his two other half-brothers lived.
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Not only Zhu Yunwen and others lived here, but also other young princes who had no vassal status lived here.
The palace was too big. If Zhu Yunxi had not been led by someone, his eyes would have darkened even when he left the East Palace and the three palaces of Fengtian, Huagai, and Shenzhen.
Different from the grand buildings such as the East Palace and Fengtian Hall, this place is more quiet and compact. Surrounded by ancient trees, there are rockeries and rocks everywhere. After walking through the garden in front, you will find various small courtyards hidden in the deep passages.
Each courtyard is independent and does not interfere with each other.
Originally, Zhu Yunwen and others also lived in the East Palace, but when Zhu Yunxi became the emperor's grandson in the East Palace, these people had to move out.
Even though he was in the palace, there were still nearly a hundred or so people in front of and behind the emperor's grandson. In front of him was the eunuch of the courtroom who was walking like a duck, constantly waving his hands and scolding, telling everyone to go away.
The eunuchs in the Jingsi Room are all strong and strong men. They are the thugs among the eunuchs and are specially used to manage the palace people in the inner court. The old man's current personal eunuch Pu Bucheng is the leader of the Jingsi Room.
At the same time, he is also the chief eunuch of the twelve eunuchs, the ceremonial eunuch and the governor of the capital.
Although Lao Pu had no dignity at all in front of the old man and Zhu Yunxi, in the palace, even ordinary concubines, the vassal king did not dare to offend him easily.
The few Wupin palace servants who were cleaning the palace in front of them immediately knelt down with their faces facing the palace wall, motionless like puppets, after seeing the emperor's grandson's ceremonial guard.
Zhu Yunxi discovered that many of these palace residents were immature teenagers.
In the palace, only those with high grades can be called eunuchs, and those without high grades are called minor officials. They enter the palace and start from the lowest level, and then select those who are good-looking, diligent, and clean, and send them to the concubines and nobles.
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How many eunuchs are there in the palace now? Zhu Yunxi asked casually while walking in the corridor.
Return to Your Highness! The bastard is as bent as a shrimp. There are one thousand and two hundred people in the palace!
Zhu Yunxi frowned slightly, not all Koreans, right?
Of course not, the Korean people can't even speak our words, how can they serve their master! The bastard said with a smile, besides, the tribute that Korea pays to those palace people every year is simply not enough!
In the Ming Dynasty, not only the imperial palace had eunuchs, but also various vassal princes needed a large number of eunuchs every year.
Too many! Zhu Yunxi secretly thought to himself that in the future when he ascends to the throne, this rule will have to be changed!
Most of those who entered the palace as eunuchs were children from poor families. In their view, entering the palace was a good thing and a shortcut to changing their destiny. But in the eyes of Zhu Yunxi's modern soul, it was very miserable.
Not only the eunuchs, there are also a large number of maids in the palace. These people are purchased from outside by the twelve eunuchs, or they are selected from the draft, and many of them are the family members of the prisoners.
For them, the deep palace is not a blessed place, but a prison.
The girl comes in and the yellow-faced woman goes out, and her whole life is wasted.
By the way, how about giving Zhang Sanhu a wife a few days ago? Go back and ask Concubine Hui to choose one of the palace ladies! Zhu Yunxi thought as he walked, this method is good. Those palace ladies who have reached the age of marriage can be selected.
Promised to low-level generals in the army.
Soon after, Zhu Yunwen's residence arrived.
Zhu Yunwen, who had heard the report from the palace people in advance, had already come out to greet him and was standing at the door.
I have met His Royal Highness the Imperial Grandson! Zhu Yunwen is still the same, a little thin, wearing ordinary cotton clothes, and looks more like a scholar than a vassal king.
My brother, why should I be so polite? Zhu Yunxu gave me a little help. Second brother, are you still used to it if you live here?
The golden threads of the dragon robe on Zhu Yunxi's body were so dazzling that it made it difficult to open one's eyes.
Zhu Yunxi had mixed feelings in his heart. At first, when Zhu Yunxi was the untitled grandson of the emperor, he called himself eldest brother. After he became the king of Wu, he called himself eldest brother.
He was the second eldest son among Zhu Biao's sons, but he was the eldest son. Because his eldest son Zhu Xiongying died young, he became the eldest son.
At first Zhu Yunxi called him eldest brother out of respect. Later he called him eldest brother out of respect.
Up to now, Zhu Yunxi still calls him second brother, but their identities are completely different.
Thank you for your highness's concern and habit of staying with me! Zhu Yunwen said calmly.
How many young ones are there? Zhu Yunxi stepped inside and asked.
Zhu Yunwen is half a step behind and is still studying in the school?
Afterwards, the two entered the main room, Zhu Yunxi sat down at the main seat, and Zhu Yunwen leaned over and sat on the round stool.
Congratulations to my second brother! Zhu Yunxi said.
What's the joy? Zhu Yunwen didn't understand.
Zhu Yunxi smiled and said, Grandpa Huang has pointed out a marriage for you. She is the daughter of the Ma family, the young minister of Dali Temple. Concubine Hui has seen it in person. The girl's appearance and temperament are one of a hundred, and the Ma family is a scholarly family and a prominent family in Jiangxi.
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Zhu Yunwen was stunned for a moment, and then his face showed some shyness.
Grandpa Huang has already asked the Ministry of Rites to choose a date, probably after the New Year. Zhu Yunxi smiled again.
After getting married, I'm going to join the feudal clan! Zhu Yunwen's voice was very low, with a hint of loneliness.
Isn’t it good to just be a vassal? Are you living happily in this deep palace?
Zhu Yunxi's words made Zhu Yunwen very sad. Originally, he was also the grandson of the emperor who attracted everyone's attention, but his status suddenly plummeted. Now in this deep palace, he can only live cautiously, and there is no fun at all.
Moreover, there were too many past events in this palace that he didn't want to remember.
The sea is wide enough for fish to jump, the sky is high enough for birds to fly, and you can live how you want to live in a fiefdom? We are brothers. Your marriage will be arranged beautifully for you. With Gu here, you will not do it in the future.
You will feel a little aggrieved!
Listening to Zhu Yunxi's sincere words, Zhu Yunwen was also slightly moved in his heart.
He is a child who has not grown up and deliberately pretends to be mature. He is also a hypocrite who does not have much scheming but is indecisive and not very qualified.
He has a high vision but a low hand, and has no independent opinion when it comes to things. After the blow from Lu's incident, he has become disheartened. Moreover, without the care of his mother, he no longer has any ambitions.
Does he hate Zhu Yunxi? He certainly does.
But he couldn't hate it, and he didn't dare to hate it.
Sir, thank you for your kindness! Zhu Yunwen stood up and bowed again.
We are brothers, don't be merciful! Zhu Yunxi also stood up and held his shoulders, "Second brother, I don't know what you are thinking. But in my heart, after that incident, I don't have any resentment."
We have the same father, but now we are all children without a father and a mother. We are the only brothers and sisters in this world. We are a family!
I... Zhu Yunwen's eyes suddenly turned red, I'm so ashamed!
Besides, if you want to thank you, don’t thank me, you have to thank Grandpa Huang! Zhu Yunxi continued, for your marriage, he asked Concubine Hui to meet many ladies from all over the world. In order to find you a virtuous partner.
Although he sees you less now, he is still thinking about you and his younger brothers in his heart!
Imperial Grandfather! Suddenly, Zhu Yunwen burst into tears. Imperial Grandfather still has a minister in his heart?
Nonsense! Zhu Yunxi said with a straight face, why don't you, you are also his grandson and my brother, why don't you miss you? Then he said, before I came, Grandpa Huang asked me to tell you that during the Chinese New Year this year, our brothers
A few of them spent time with his old man!
Sir... Zhu Yunwen has been crying so much that he can't speak.
I know you are feeling uncomfortable, so don’t cry! Zhu Yunxi comforted him and said, during the Chinese New Year this year, we brothers should be filial to grandpa. In the future, I will also tell Grandpa Huang to bring your family to come back more often!
Grandfather! Zhu Yunwen cried and knelt on the ground, slapping the ground.
At this moment, the stone that had been weighing on his heart and the knot that made him breathless was released.
Years ago, I will request the Emperor's Grandfather to go to my father's mausoleum to pay homage. Then all of us brothers will go! Zhu Yunxi patted him on the shoulder, and you and your two brothers are going to prepare and offer incense to your mother.
When the emperor's anger is almost gone, I will put in a good word and move your mother's grave to your father's side, and rebury her according to the etiquette of a concubine!
Lu was originally the step-concubine of the prince, but she offended Zhu Yuanzhang. When she was buried, she was actually buried outside the mausoleum of the prince Zhu Biao according to the etiquette of a concubine. The standards were shabby.
Third brother! Zhu Yunwen's face was full of tears, and he grabbed the corner of Zhu Yunxi's clothes. I... I am really a useless person!
Everyone is useful! Zhu Yunxi comforted him, "Second brother, please be a Ming Dynasty wise king whose name will last forever!"