Ming Dynasty: Traveling through the harem, Zhu Yuanzhang was dumbfounded

Chapter 7: There is no Jinyiwei in the Ming Dynasty
Both things were specially formulated based on what Yang Chen said.

Empress Ma could also see the whole picture from a single example. The Ming Dynasty had only been established for twelve years, so there was still time for everything.

She didn't want her descendants to end up in ruin.

Generally speaking, if a dynasty perishes due to internal or external troubles, then the royal family will definitely suffer a miserable fate.

In the early days of the founding of the country, there were still many kings of the Yuan Dynasty who stubbornly resisted and wanted to restore the old dynasty, but they were met with a cold blade.

There is no way. The significance of their existence will only affect the unification of the Ming Dynasty. If they are not exterminated, it will be difficult for the Ming Dynasty to achieve complete unification.

Therefore, as the queen, Empress Ma would never allow anything that would destroy the Ming Dynasty to exist.

"I understand! I will find a chance to discuss this with you tomorrow."

Zhu Biao understood that his mother had given him this task, which was also a test for him.

Is this prince regent qualified?

The Crown Prince Regent not only supervises all officials, but also cooperates with the emperor in governing the country.

Generally speaking, the prince is someone who can put forward opinions, and the emperor will seriously consider the opinions put forward by the prince. Unfortunately, throughout the dynasties, most emperors are accustomed to being dictatorial.

Even if the prince could offer good suggestions, they would not listen, so the position of the prince regent was seen by most people as just a decoration.

However, in the Ming Dynasty, during the Hongwu period, Crown Prince Zhu Biao's right to speak was still quite useful in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

At least if it is not too excessive, Zhu Yuanzhang will adopt it.

When Yang Chen heard that Empress Ma actually wanted to give this task to Zhu Biao, he couldn't help but sneer.

Zhu Biao glanced at his actions, frowned and asked why.

The expression on the other person's face just now clearly showed that he looked down on him.

"Yang Chen, why did you laugh at me just now?"

"Your Highness, you are mistaken. I am not laughing."

It was just a small action, but Yang Chen was surprised to be discovered.

His denial not only failed to extinguish Zhu Biao's curiosity, but also forced the other party to continue asking questions.

"You are talking nonsense. I even saw you laughing secretly. What's the matter? Do you think that I, the regent prince, am incapable of fulfilling this responsibility?"

Most people have their own self-esteem, let alone the crown prince Zhu Biao.

Ever since he became the crown prince, he has taken his father as his goal and wanted to become a person like his father.

In China, every man wants to be recognized by his family, especially his father.

Only with the approval of his father can a man gain a real foothold in society.

Seeing that the other party was going to be serious with him, Yang Chen explained:
"Well, since the prince has already discovered it, I will just say it straight. I think it would be better for the queen to personally persuade him about the two things she mentioned just now.

If the prince were to mention this to His Majesty, His Majesty would probably deny it, and if things got out of hand, it would be hard to resolve.”

Yang Chen said these words based on his own stereotype of Zhu Yuanzhang, but he himself didn't know the details.

But soon, Zhu Biao's reaction confirmed his statement.

An expression of wanting to say something but not being quite sure gradually emerged.

At last, he mustered up enough strength to speak.

"Father would not do this. I am considering the Ming Dynasty. He will surely understand."

There was no confidence in his words. Queen Ma thought back to Yang Chen's words and her husband's temper, and couldn't help but frown the next moment.

But she didn't attack Zhu Biao.

"Biao'er, don't worry. If anything happens tomorrow, come to the harem and tell me."

With Empress Ma's support, Zhu Biao gained confidence. "Thank you, mother."

Then Queen Ma looked at Yang Chen and continued to instruct:

"Biao'er, I leave Yang Chen to you. Let him live in the East Palace temporarily."

Almost an hour had passed while the three of them were talking. If they didn't take a break, it would affect Zhu Biao's morning court.

Considering the other party's health, Queen Ma also wanted to end the conversation.

Yang Chen’s identity has been confirmed. He is indeed a time traveler from the future a hundred years later.

The Ming Dynasty has perished, and the important task now is to keep it alive.

If we want to prevent internal strife in the Ming Dynasty, we must solve the two current problems.

Queen Ma also wanted to see whether her husband would do something negative towards her son as Yang Chen said.

"Yes!"

"Mother, please rest soon. I will take my leave."

The two brothers Zhu Biao and Zhu Di saluted at the same time. However, when Yang Chen heard that he was going to follow Zhu Biao back to the Eastern Palace, he immediately raised his objection.

"Wait a minute! Queen, can I not leave with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

When these words were spoken, several people were stunned at first.

What do you mean you don’t want to leave with the prince?

This place is Kunning Palace, which belongs to the harem. Apart from the current emperor, the only men who can enter this territory completely are the princes.

Even the personal guards could only wait at the entrance to the harem.

Now Yang Chen actually said that he didn't want to leave, which immediately made several people think of bad things.

"How dare you! Yang Chen, what do you want to do! The harem is not a place where anyone can stay for a long time. If it weren't for your special status, you would have lost your head long ago."

Zhu Di frowned and couldn't help but scold Yang Chen, wanting to let him know the rules.

"Yes, Yang Chen, the harem is not a good place for outsiders like you. Come with me. Since my mother asked me to take care of you, I will not do anything to you behind your back.

Besides, my East Palace is not bad, there is plenty of room for you to live in."

Faced with the two people's dissuasion, Yang Chen waved his hands helplessly.

"What you two said makes sense, but it's not that I don't want to leave. It's that once I leave, my identity will be exposed. How are you going to explain it to His Majesty?
You know, the Ming Dynasty’s Jinyiwei are notoriously terrifying. What if I get caught?

I will definitely be imprisoned in the imperial prison. Even if you can rescue me, I have already suffered enough.

Even if he survives, he will probably be disabled with missing limbs."

Thinking of this, Yang Chen felt a pain in the back of his teeth.

As a modern man, he probably wouldn't be able to survive the torture methods used by the Imperial Guards.

But when he said this, the three of them all had intriguing looks on their faces.

"Jinyiwei? Yang Chen, what are you talking about? How can there be such an organization as Jinyiwei in Ming Dynasty?"

Zhu Biao looked at Yang Chen, wondering if the other party had memory problems, because not long after, he started talking nonsense.

The other party's reaction made Yang Chen realize what was going on, and he quickly asked what year of Hongwu it was.

It's really funny that I traveled to the Ming Dynasty but didn't even understand the time.

“What year is this year?”

"It is now June, the twelfth year of Hongwu."

(End of this chapter)