If one family is not at peace, how can the world be at peace?
Zhu Yunwen is no longer a threat, and there is no need to hold on to him. He has lost everything, so he will be especially grateful for the family affection given by Zhu Yunxi.
And Zhu Yunxi also needs this virtuous character who values family affection.
Later, the other two younger brothers also returned from school. Zhu Yunxi sent someone to pick up two little girls. A group of half-brothers and sisters were chatting and laughing in the small courtyard of the nominal eldest brother, Zhu Yunwen.
These younger brothers and sisters also lacked family affection. There were two eldest brothers here, and they soon became lively and laughing. Zhu Yunxi also ordered the palace attendants to have dinner with the brothers and sisters at King Huai's side, and asked him to report back to the old man.
The moment the old man Zhu Yuanzhang heard the news, he nodded silently with a smile on his face. The grandson he hoped for must be a virtuous king, virtuous to the world, virtuous to his ministers, and even more virtuous to the blood of his family.
Two hours later, the old man changed his clothes, led his entourage, and slowly left the palace in a small sedan with a green curtain.
The sedan went out from the side gate of the palace city, passed through the Imperial City Street where the Jinwu Guards were stationed, and merged into the flow of people in the capital.
The New Year is getting closer and closer, and the smell of New Year is in the air. The old man opened the curtain of the sedan chair and looked at the people coming and going with their families and the lively market, with a satisfied smile on his face.
When I saw a man with his daughter on his shoulder and his son in his hand, he was haggling with a vendor selling rattles until his face turned red. He was so angry that he didn’t want to buy, but was overwhelmed by his crying children.
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The smile on his face turned into a laugh. As the sedan walked away, the old man's eyes continued to follow the man. It wasn't until he saw the other man throwing a few coins cursing and the children at home shaking their rattles happily that he reluctantly looked back.
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Old! The old man in the sedan sighed deeply in his heart.
Back then, when he was in his prime and had just captured Nanjing, he took his children to visit the market privately incognito. At that time, he was also like this. His daughter was carrying him on his shoulders, and his son was being dragged by him.
Buying a bunch of worthless things, my daughter-in-law calls her daddy with a smile! Especially the caring daughter, who puts her little hands around her neck and smells the wetness on her face. That taste is so damn beautiful!
But in a blink of an eye, the children have grown up, and the days by their side are getting fewer and fewer. In a blink of an eye, after worrying about the children, they now have to worry about the grandchildren.
It’s Chinese New Year!
The old man looked at the street scene outside the sedan chair, feeling a little lonely even though he was happy. Other families were reunited, and only his own family was alone. How was their life this year?
There are many grandsons, but we haven’t met them yet. They all say that the nephews look like uncles, but I wonder if they look like their own sons!
The old man sighed in his heart and wanted to see her, but the daughter she married was from another family, and the children she gave birth to were also from other families.
Thinking of this, the old man felt a little angry again. Damn it, he turned his elbows outward and didn't know how to go into the palace to see his father!
The small sedan with green curtains went further and further away, passing through the lively market and entering the less lively residential area.
But the residential area here has a different smell. The air is filled with the scent of meals being prepared by each household. The young ladies and young daughters-in-law walking on the street are all wearing new floral clothes, and they smile before saying anything when they meet. They are all talking.
If the parents are short-lived, who has good food, who has cheap meat, who just gave birth to a fat son, and who has a pretty little girl.
People were smiling and walking on the streets in the residential area. Occasionally, when someone arrived home, they would wave at the door.
Sister-in-law, sister, I’m going back to cook first. If you have time, I’ll bring the kids over to play!
See you later, sister. Let’s go to the temple fair together tomorrow!
This is how we live! In the sedan chair, the old man smiled knowingly again.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, Mei Liangliang whispered outside the sedan chair, "Your Majesty, we are here!"
When the emperor traveled, it seemed that he did not bring many people with him for a private visit, but in fact, he was secretly and nervously guarded by countless guards. On this trip, the old man did not bring Pu Bucheng with him, but instead brought Mei Liangliang, who was serving at Concubine Guo Hui's side and had been to Zhao's house.
Zhu Yuanzhang came out of the sedan, looked at the house in front of him, and nodded slightly.
Although Nancheng is not a wealthy place, you see, this Zhao family knows how to live well!
After listening to the old man's words, Mei Liang looked at it for a while but didn't understand why, so he could only nod in agreement.
The old man smiled and said, look, the front of his house is cleaner than other houses! Look at the door of his house, how bright it is painted! Look at the base of their wall, there are no stains at all. This is what the family has
Hard-working people not only clean up well inside, but also clean up outside!
Your Majesty, you are wise! Mei Liang smiled and said, you know the slightest thing!
This flattery is very useful to the old man. Nunuzui, let’s go call the door and get out of the way of everyone who doesn’t have anything to do with it!
Mei Liang waved and the others dispersed far away. Then, he walked to the door and gently tapped the door knocker.
anyone there?
Who is it? With a creak, the small square window on the door opened, revealing Zhao Ning'er's smiling round face. Oh, it's you!
Zhao Ning'er laughed happily and opened the door, "Father-in-law, what kind of wind brought you here?"
Mei Liang smiled and said, "The Za family went out to do business and passed by your house and wanted to come and have a rest!"
Come in quickly! Zhao Ning'er turned to the side, saw the old man, and smiled sweetly, this gentleman...
Mei Liangliang almost knelt down in fear. This girl really didn't understand anything about men and women. The old man with such a long beard actually thought...
This lord is the immediate superior of the Za family. He came out with the Za family to do some work, so he used your place to rest! Mei Liangliang said quickly, "This lord has a much higher status than ours!"
Master, please come in quickly and I'll make you hot tea!
Zhao Ning'er was dressed simply, with an apron on her body. The apron was clean, with no oil stains at all.
Zhu Yuanzhang entered the courtyard with a smile, looking around and nodding.
The yard is not big, but it is kept very orderly, and everything is presentable and neat.
You two enter the room! Zhao Ning'er smiled.
This is great! The old man sat down in the pavilion in the courtyard.
That's okay, even though it's not cold, the stone stool is cold! Zhao Ning'er said while busy in the kitchen.
It's okay, we are in good health! The old man smiled.
No matter how good it is! You are already this age, so you need to pay more attention to your health! As she said this, Zhao Ning'er found two soft cushions.
Without any explanation, he pulled the old man up, put him on the stone bench, and asked him to sit down. Then, he served the two of them hot tea.
Where are the family members? Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a smile.
Dad was at the Yamen, and Mom was going to the eldest sister's house, and she would be back later during dinner! Zhao Ning'er smiled again, moved a wooden bucket, picked up a horse, sat in the yard and started washing clothes.
Girl, that water is so cold! When Zhu Yuanzhang saw Zhao Ning'er's hands turned red from the cold water, he said with some distress, isn't there a shop outside that specializes in washing clothes? Why would he wash it himself in such a cold weather?
In the capital, there are small shops on every street that make a living by washing people's clothes. The prices are low, and a big coin can wash a large basin.
How can those who wash outside wash themselves cleanly? Zhao Ning'er smiled and said, besides, washing a basin of clothes costs one dollar, and one big dollar can buy two meat buns! Save one today and one tomorrow.
, how can I save two kilograms of pork in a year! As he said that, he tilted his head and smiled and said, to live a life, you have to live a steady stream and know how to calculate!
Good girl! Zhu Yuanzhang laughed while holding the tea bowl.
As the old saying goes, you won't be poor until you have enough to eat and drink, and you will suffer poverty only if you don't calculate it. A family must live a calculated life, and a country must live a calculated life. Mother's respect for the world is not just about etiquette, but also about knowing the sufferings of the people and understanding the various aspects of life.
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Taking a sip of hot tea, the old man said again, the water is too cold, why not add some hot water!
It looks like you have never washed clothes in your life! Zhao Ning'er rubbed the clothes while smiling and said, This is Songjiang cotton. It needs to be soaked in cold water for half an hour before washing. Not only can it not be washed clean with hot water, but it will also be completely stained after washing.
It's pleats!
Is there such a saying? The old man was stunned. He had killed many people and suffered many hardships in his life, but he had never cared about it. When he was not in the army, it was good to have some clothes to wear. After joining the army, he did not change his clothes for half a year.
This is also common.
After having a daughter-in-law, all the laundry was her responsibility, and he wouldn't even touch it.
You two sit down while I pour the water!
Zhao Ning'er finished washing her clothes, wiped her hands on her apron, then carried a wooden bucket filled with water in one hand and went straight out.
You have a lot of strength! Zhu Yuanzhang whispered, you have a good body and bones!
Mei Liangliang joked from the side, "Your Majesty, this girl is really good at cooking!"
You ask, have dinner at her house! Zhu Yuanzhang thinks about it, it’s not presumptuous!