The First Uncle of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 149: All Got It Right
Ma Xun was earnestly explaining some physiological knowledge, and Zhu Yuanzhang and others were listening very attentively.

Especially when considering some of Ma Xiuying's recent performances, it is almost a perfect match.

This needs even more attention. After all, if Ma Xiuying is in a good mood, everyone will be happy.

The most important thing is that these people care about Ma Xiuying and definitely don’t want her to be unhappy.

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly remembered and said, "Little brother, this is not allowed, right?"

Ma Xun asked curiously, "What's wrong? Does my brother-in-law feel something is wrong?"

"My father was fifty-four when he gave birth to me, and my mother was forty-nine at that time." Zhu Yuanzhang said immediately, "This calculation is not correct, not correct, your sister is not even forty."

Ma Xun almost vomited blood. It can only be said that the Zhu family is in good health, which is really hereditary.

The Zhu family not only has good health inherited from their ancestors, but also has a relatively late birth pattern, yet they can really continue to have children.

Because when Zhu Yuanzhang's father had his first child, he was already 27 years old, which is a typical example of "late marriage and late childbearing" in today's era.

However, Ma Xun also quickly explained, "Brother-in-law, nothing is absolute. There are cases like yours, but they are rare."

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately began to worry, "So you mean your sister can't have any more children?"

Zhu Yuanzhang then started to worry again, "Your sister can't have any more children, so am I okay?"

For a moment, Ma Xun didn't know what to say. He could only say that Zhu Yuanzhang sometimes had very traditional ideas and believed that having many children meant more blessings.

"They can. Some people can still have children when they are over 60." Ma Xun could only say, "Men don't need to worry too much, but women need to be careful."

Zhu Yuanzhang was relieved and said, "That's good. I'm still thinking of having more children."

Zhu Yuanzhang attached great importance to family affection, largely because he had been loved since childhood.

Although his family was extremely poor, his parents loved him, as did his brothers, sisters, and even his sister-in-law. When his eldest brother got married, Zhu Yuanzhang still wore open-crotch pants.

This is a child who has played with his nephews since childhood and is loved by his family.

"My sister can't have any more children. It's not good for her to have children at such an old age." Ma Xun quickly advised, "Brother-in-law, my sister is almost 40 years old, so don't let her have any more children. She has enough nephews and nieces."

Ma Xun continued to talk about the precautions during menopause, and Zhu Yuanzhang and others listened carefully, as this was a big deal.

After eating and drinking, Zhu Yuanzhang took Zhu Biao back home.

"Your mother has a bad temper to begin with, and now it's like this, you have to go along with her and give in to her." Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Haodaer and said, "According to what your uncle said, even if it's one or two years, she won't lose her temper all the time, so let's be patient. Even if what she says is not nice, you have to listen."

Zhu Biao smiled and said, "Dad, I have always been loved by my parents. Mom has always been good to me, so I should be filial to her."

"It's mainly about your brothers. You should talk more about it in private." Zhu Yuanzhang said, "No wonder I said your mother has been displeased with me these days, and she didn't blame me after all the trouble!"

Zhu Biao didn't know what to say. His own father was really good at finding a way out for himself. You know, he had complained a lot in private in the past few days.

After thinking for a while, Zhu Biao asked with a smile, "Dad, do you feel that Mom is speaking more forcefully now than before?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was surprised, "Your mother has always been like this."

"Last year, I found my uncle, and he is such a virtuous man." Zhu Biao said with a smile, "I think my mother is much tougher now. When she quarrels with you, her voice is louder."

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing, "That's true. With such a brother from her mother's side, she has the confidence to speak!"

Zhu Yuanzhang then pointed behind him and said, "Your uncle treats your aunt well because he is afraid of our family. Your aunt has four brothers and three nephews. If she gets angry in her husband's family, we in the Zhu family will have to help her out."

Zhu Biao also laughed, "That's true. I heard that it's the same among the people. If you have someone in your family, you will have confidence after you get married."

"I am different from your mother. We are a couple who share hardships." Zhu Yuanzhang said seriously, "When your grandfather was alive, he often said that a harmonious family is the foundation of everything. A family can only prosper if they work together."

Although the Zhu family lived a hard life at that time, if it weren't for those natural disasters and man-made tragedies, perhaps the whole family would still be living in harmony.

Zhu Yuanzhang continued, "You are getting married, so you should understand some principles. If your wife is virtuous, your whole family will be at peace. If your wife is troublesome, your family will not be at peace, and your mother, your brothers and sisters, and I will not live well either."

Zhu Biao said quickly, "My son understands these principles. Although Wan'er is from a military family, she has a good temper. She looks a bit like mother, but she doesn't have her wisdom."

"That's true. Who can compare to your mother?" Zhu Yuanzhang said proudly, "I don't worry about your marriage, and your mother doesn't need to worry about it either. It's your brothers who have to worry about it."

While the father and son were talking, Liu Shuning came back with her maid, probably after finishing her conversation with Ma Xiuying.

"I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

"Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly, and Zhu Biao said quickly, "Aunt, you are so polite." After Liu Shuning left, Zhu Yuanzhang whispered, "Just like your uncle, the child he raises in the future will definitely be a dull and worry-free child."

"Others dare not say, but my uncle's descendants must be polite." Zhu Biao said with a smile, "I am now worried about you and mother. If you really have a cousin, I don't know how you two will spoil him!"

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't believe it. "I can't even love my own son, how can I love your mother's nephew?"

"That's hard to say." Zhu Biao directly said, "Let's not talk about Tiezhu for now. After all, he is a member of my Zhu family. Take Jinglong for example. You have protected him a lot."

Zhu Yuanzhang said disapprovingly, "Your aunt is good to me, and your uncle is also virtuous. Isn't it right for me to love Jinglong?"

Zhu Biao asked, "My uncle is so good, and he is the only son of my grandfather. When you have a cousin, won't mother love him to the core?"

Zhu Yuanzhang thought it made sense and immediately offered advice, "Then when you get married next year, hurry up and give your mother a grandson. Your mother will surely be overwhelmed by the time the time comes. A grandson will surely be more favored than a nephew from her mother's side. Your mother knows her limits."

Zhu Biao was completely speechless. His biological father was really good at giving advice, but no matter how you looked at it, this was just hastening the birth of a child.

Zhu Yuanzhang continued walking and suddenly asked, "When you become emperor, how will you arrange for your uncle?"

Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment before he said, "That depends on when. If it's thirty years later, I will definitely let my uncle do whatever he wants. If he likes to go to court, he can go to court. If he doesn't like to go to court, he can just sit there. But if there is an important event, he has to stand at the forefront."

"Why not let your uncle become the prime minister?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked casually, "Your uncle will become the prime minister in due time if he gains more experience. By then, your uncle Tiande and the others will probably be too old to be able to take office."

Zhu Biao complained, "There must be no prime minister at that time. I don't like prime ministers very much."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled slightly, "What if it's ten years later?"

"Ten years later?" Zhu Biao thought about it carefully. "If that's the case, my uncle will stay in the capital and can't go anywhere. He has to be the prime minister. General Xu and General Chang will be in the Secretariat. My second brother will be the commander-in-chief, and my third brother will be in charge of the imperial city."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with relief, but then his tone became unhappy, "Ten years is a bit short, so don't think about what will happen ten years later, but think about what will happen twenty or thirty years later. Is there anyone who curses your father like this?"

Looking at Zhu Yuanzhang's back, Zhu Biao didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Dad, wait for me!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was enjoying the father-son relationship with Zhu Biao, while Ma Xun was quite drunk.

The problem with wine like rice wine is that it has a strong aftereffect and you’ll get drunk before you know it.

Fortunately, he has good alcohol tolerance. When he is drunk, he falls asleep immediately and does not go crazy. It can also be said that he knows that he is drunk and is not completely unconscious.

When he opened his eyes, Ma Xun was a little anxious, "Why are you here?"

Xu E said quickly, "The master won't be back home for a while, and Her Majesty the Queen said that the master has to wait until after the New Year before leaving the palace, so I came to the palace to serve the master."

Ma Xun sat up and asked, "Do you really want to lock me up until after the New Year?"

"Master, many people often go to the palace now." Xu E said as he brought clothes, "No one bothers you in the palace, and the nobles and nobles outside are waiting for you to teach them how to save the child."

There is no doubt that it was Ma Xiuying's work. In addition, many people saw it during the family dinner, so it was not only well-written, but also had some artistic processing.

"Where's the lady?" Ma Xun asked curiously, "I'm still hungover and she didn't come to take care of me."

Xu E smiled and said, "My wife was summoned by Her Majesty the Queen a quarter of an hour ago, and she wanted me to go with her, but I didn't expect that I would be sleeping until now."

"Really? How can they have so much to say?" Ma Xun couldn't help but complain, "Mozi, do you think my sister wants to train Madam to be a model of the royal family and noble women?"

Xu E nodded slightly. Although she was by Ma Xun's side now, she had always been the Queen's person.

At least under the current circumstances, if Xu E and He Da want to enter the palace to seek an audience, they can basically enter the palace directly.

"Uncle." Li Jinglong ran over and said, "I'll take Wangcai out to play."

"Take it to the training ground and let it ride more." Ma Xun said, "You and your grandfather can ride Wangcai, no one else is allowed to ride it."

Li Jinglong happily led away the braying donkey Wangcai. This donkey was a noise maker in the yard, braying countless times a day.

"Master, Wangcai seems to have come to his senses." Xu E said with some joy, "It seems that he came out of the stable this morning, but I don't know if he succeeded."

Ma Xun was stunned for a moment, then became quite excited, "Who's outside? Did Wangcai really go to the stable last night?"

"Uncle, Wangcai was in the stable last night." A guard immediately replied, "He was busy for a long time and only came out early in the morning."

Ma Xun's eyes were filled with tears. My son Wangcai has really grown up.

It has been eating delicious food and drinking spicy drinks for the past two years. It is now fat and strong, with shiny skin. I don’t know how many docile female donkeys and female horses have been stuffed around it, but this unfortunate thing has always thought that they are stealing its fodder.

Now, I finally know that there are other things in a donkey’s life besides eating!
(End of this chapter)