Ming Dynasty: Pick up attributes from the battlefield to create the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 188: Granting of the Token! The son of the Marquis of Champion was adopted as a godson by the Crown Prince!

After the banquet!

Overall, Shen Yu'er spent the banquet with a somewhat apprehensive feeling.

After all, it was extremely rare for a young woman like her to remain so calm in the face of the emperor and crown prince who ruled the Ming Dynasty.

But Zhu Xi was completely uninhibited, perhaps because children simply don't think about so many things, and they don't know what power is, let alone what an emperor is.

So on the contrary, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Zhu Biao even personally fed Zhu Xi a few bites of food.

"All right."

"Today was good."

“We have gained a great-grandson, and the Crown Prince has gained a grandson.”

Zhu Yuanzhang sat in the main seat and spoke with great joy.

"It is my family's great fortune to receive such favor from the Emperor and the Crown Prince," Shen Yu'er said with a smile and respectful thanks.

even!
Before entering the palace today, Shen Yu'er never imagined she would achieve such a result: her son had been adopted as the Crown Prince's grandson.

Seeing Shen Yu'er's gentle and dignified demeanor, Zhu Yuanzhang was even more satisfied. He then waved his hand and said loudly, "Yunqi, bring it up."

echoed.

Yun Qi, who was serving nearby, immediately picked up a box and walked over.

"Your Majesty, what is this?"

Shen Yu'er asked, puzzled.

"Since Xi'er is already our adopted great-grandson, he will naturally have to visit the palace more often in the future. I will give you a token, which will allow you to enter the palace without any hindrance."

"Entering the Eastern Palace is also an option."

"If you encounter any difficulties in Yingtian in the future, or if anyone bullies you and your son, just come to the palace and tell us and the Crown Prince. We will stand up for you," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile, his eyes also showing a seriousness.

Obviously.

This kind of blessing is not something everyone receives.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness, and Your Highness the Crown Prince for your great kindness."

Shen Yu'er immediately took the box containing the token, bowed, and expressed her gratitude.

Shen Yu'er wouldn't be foolish enough to refuse this token.

To know.

Aside from the ministers of the six ministries and the students of the Imperial Academy, only those with important matters to attend to in the palace and face the emperor directly must have such matters to report to. However, this token is useful because it allows entry into the palace directly without prior notification, and the Imperial Guards will not obstruct the process.

This was an invaluable safeguard for the Zhu family.

"All right."

"Take Xi'er back to rest."

"We should continue reviewing the memorials," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

"Xi'er".

"Quickly pay your respects to the Emperor's great-grandfather and grandfather, and bid them farewell."

Shen Yu'er immediately said to Zhu Xi beside her.

Zhu Xi was very sensible. He immediately went to the center of the hall, knelt down, and bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao to say goodbye.

"Greetings to Grandfather Zeng."

"Greetings, Grandfather."

"My mother and I are going home first," Zhu Xi said in her childish and adorable voice.

See this.

Both Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao wore kind smiles.

Subsequently.

Zhu Biao immediately said, "Xi'er, you must come to visit your grandfather more often in the future. Your grandfather will prepare lots of food for you then."

"Thank you, Grandpa." Zhu Xi replied with a beaming smile as soon as she heard about the food, looking incredibly adorable.

"Yun Qi."

"Send Yu'er and her son back," Zhu Yuanzhang said to Yun Qi.

"This slave takes the order."

Yun Qi respectfully accepted the order and then began to lead Shen Yu'er and her son away from the main hall of Wenyuan Pavilion.

After they left.

Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head, looked at Zhu Biao and smiled: "Biao'er is becoming more and more like an emperor."

"By taking this little guy as your adopted grandson, Zhu Ying will be completely yours from now on, and you'll be able to use him with more peace of mind."

"With such favor, which subject would not be loyal to me!"

but.

Upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Zhu Biao shook his head and then said very seriously, "Father!"

“This time, I took Xi’er as my adopted grandson. I had no schemes or plots, nor did I try to win him over. In the end, it was because he was so much like Xiong Ying. His every move and expression made my son unable to forget him.”

"perhaps."

"It must be a blessing from heaven that there is someone in this world who looks so much like me. It made me lose Xiong Ying, but it gave me Xi Er. This is a kind of comfort for my son."

"My son really likes this little guy, he really likes him."

"Being with him, I really felt like I was back when U.A. was by my side. It was very warm and familiar."

"This is also the fundamental reason why I adopted him as my godson."

Zhu Biao spoke slowly, but the seriousness in his words was absolutely genuine and without any pretense.

Hear this!

Zhu Yuanzhang looked deeply at his son, and he naturally felt the same way about what his son said.

"Biao'er."

"As you said, if this is fate, then let's cherish this connection."

"We were overthinking it."

"Anyway."

"You can do as you please; we'll always be your support," Zhu Yuanzhang said earnestly.

Zhu Yuanzhang could be infinitely tolerant of Zhu Biao, the only person in the world whom he truly regarded as family.

"father."

"Thank you."

Zhu Biao turned his head and said with great gratitude.

"Silly boy."

"There's no need for such formality between us, father and son," Zhu Yuanzhang said irritably.

Subsequently.

Zhu Yuanzhang said, "Since you have already recognized the adopted grandson, then go to the Ministry of Rites in your name to draft an imperial edict. The Crown Prince recognizing an adopted grandson is a major event and cannot be done so simply. The Ministry of Rites must issue a formal announcement before the name can be bestowed."

"I understand, son." Zhu Biao nodded immediately.

He will naturally take care of this matter quickly.

The Zhu family mansion!

"Young Madam, did you have any business at the palace today?"

As soon as Shen Yu'er returned to the manor, Lin Fu immediately came to greet her with concern, fearing that Shen Yu'er might have encountered something in the palace.

"Uncle Lin, let's talk about this when we get back to the manor."

Shen Yu'er immediately said.

See this.

Lin Fu nodded, then picked up Zhu Xi and carried her back to the mansion.

They arrived at the inner hall of the mansion.

Lin Fu then looked at Shen Yu'er and asked with an unusually serious expression, "What's wrong? Is something serious happening?"

Under his gaze, Shen Yu'er was also extremely serious, as if something big was about to happen.

"Uncle Lin."

"His Highness the Crown Prince wishes to adopt Xi'er as his god-grandson."

Shen Yu'er suppressed her overwhelming excitement and looked at Lin Fu.

The words fell.

Lin Fu's eyes widened immediately, a look of indescribable shock washing over him.

"His Highness the Crown Prince intends to adopt the young master as his god-grandson?"

"No way?"

"This is an immense honor."

"Is this true?"

"If it's true, then the young master will be truly extraordinary in the future. Becoming His Highness the Crown Prince's adopted grandson is an immense blessing, and the young master will likely benefit from it in the future," Lin Fu said excitedly, deeply moved.

Seeing Lin Fu's excited expression, Shen Yu'er was not surprised. If it weren't for the need to observe etiquette in the main hall of Wenyuan Pavilion, Shen Yu'er might have acted the same way. After all, this news was huge and a great thing for the Zhu family.

"Uncle Lin." "His Highness the Crown Prince has decided to adopt Xi'er as his god-grandson, and the Emperor has also given his approval."

"And she also said she would bestow the generation name 'Wen' upon Xi'er, so from now on Xi'er will be called Zhu Wenxi." Shen Yu'er said with a serious expression, very earnestly and confidently.

In this regard.

Lin Fu's expression of shock remained unchanged, but an excited smile appeared on his face: "Good, good, that's great."

"I never expected to have such a great opportunity after entering the palace this time."

"If the Crown Prince adopts us as his adopted grandson, our Zhu family will be extraordinary in the future."

"but."

Why would the Crown Prince suddenly adopt the young master as his godson? Is it because the young master is clever?

"But there are many smart children in the world, and there must be a reason for that."

"Could it be because of the young master?"

"Now the young master is the Marquis of Champion of the Ming Dynasty, with outstanding military achievements. By taking the young master as his adopted grandson, the Crown Prince can make the young master feel more at home to the Crown Prince and be more loyal to him in the future."

"Thinking about it that way, perhaps that's the reason."

Thinking about why Zhu Biao took in a grandson, Lin Fu thought long and hard and finally came up with the reason of Zhu Yingyuan, since he really couldn't think of anything else.

Besides bestowing favors, cultivating a relationship with one's young master is also a viable method.

"Do not."

Shen Yu'er shook her head: "Perhaps that's one reason, but the most crucial one might not be that."

Although Shen Yu'er didn't know much, she did see a lot in the Wenyuan Pavilion today. She saw the Emperor's expression when he saw his son, and the Crown Prince's tearful eyes.

This is by no means an ordinary reason.

"If it's not because of the young master, then why is it?" Lin Fu was puzzled.

"Perhaps it's because Xi'er looks like one of the Emperor and Crown Prince's old friends, someone they can't forget. I saw the Crown Prince crying today after he was holding Xi'er."

"For the Crown Prince to be so moved, it's clear he must be thinking of an old friend, and this old friend definitely looks somewhat like Xi'er," Shen Yu'er said with certainty.

At the main hall of Wenyuan Pavilion.

Shen Yu'er clearly saw Zhu Biao's appearance and his sadness.

This is absolutely impossible to fake, and there's no need for it in front of a mere court lady.

"Does the young master resemble someone who is an old friend of the Emperor and the Crown Prince?"

"How could it move two such distinguished people to such an extent?"

Hearing what Shen Yu'er said, Lin Fu also looked thoughtful.

But I couldn't figure it out even after thinking about it for a long time.

After all, he had only recently arrived from the north and his status wasn't particularly high, so it was impossible for him to know royal secrets.

only.

After Lin Fu pondered for a moment.

"Young lady."

"This old servant thinks..."

"Perhaps we should investigate further, lest we inadvertently offend the Emperor and the Crown Prince in the future," Lin Fu said in a deep voice.

"I'll trouble you, Uncle Lin, to investigate this matter. Although I have received the Emperor's favor, I'm really afraid it will affect my husband."

"It's better to be cautious." Shen Yu'er nodded immediately.

She naturally wouldn't object to Lin Fu's suggestion.

"but."

"Overall."

"It is a great thing that the young master has been adopted as the crown prince's godson today."

"From now on, the young master's path will be smoother."

"only."

"Shouldn't the Ministry of Rites issue an announcement regarding His Highness the Crown Prince's adoption of a grandson?"

"After all, this is no small matter," Lin Fu said slowly, his face filled with anticipation.

"There should be, right?"

"I don't understand these things either."

Shen Yu'er nodded, also looking puzzled.

But then I came to my senses.

Shen Yu'er immediately handed over the token she had brought from the palace: "This is a token bestowed by the Emperor. He said that if there is anything in the future, you can use this token to enter the palace directly."

Lin Fu smiled upon seeing this: "Young Madam, you must keep this token safe. To face the current emperor directly is an honor that many ministers cannot attain. This token is extremely important."

"kindness."

Shen Yu'er immediately nodded: "That's for sure. I will keep this token in my room and take good care of it from now on."

……

Ministry of Rites!

Lu Ben was handling many government affairs. Now that the emperor had issued an edict, the Ministry of Rites was to make full preparations for the special imperial examination, which was enough to affect the entire Ming Dynasty. It was held every three years, so the Ministry of Rites was naturally very busy.

Inside the main hall of the Ministry of Rites, one could see many officials carrying books, drafts of agreements, summarizing and integrating them, and distributing them to local governments.

As the Minister of Rites, Lü Ben was personally overseeing the situation here.

"grown ups."

"Is this imperial examination still scheduled for autumn?" a vice minister of the Ministry of Rites asked respectfully.

"nature."

Lu Ben nodded, his old face showing deep thought, and said, "The rules set in the past should be continued if they are not overturned. The more we try, the more mistakes we make. This Northern Expedition has already achieved considerable results and gained a lot of territory. This special imperial examination is of great significance. Once the special imperial examination is held, we can go to the northern frontier to take up our posts and govern a region for the Ming Dynasty."

"Therefore, unlike in the past, we must seek stability while maintaining overall progress."

Hear this!

The vice minister immediately nodded: "This humble official understands."

"besides."

"With the imperial examination about to begin, the notices must be issued to local government offices as soon as possible, and even to county towns and villages."

“The imperial examination system selects officials based solely on their talent and learning, regardless of their family background.”

"This is what His Majesty wants."

"We must not afford to make any mistakes."

"at the same time."

"Students must also be given more time to prepare."

“His Majesty is wise and intolerant of any wrongdoing. He has instructed all officials at all levels of the Ministry of Rites to be cautious and not to act recklessly,” Lü Ben added solemnly.

This time, Enke!

This was the main venue of the Ministry of Rites.

It was also related to Lü Ben's meritorious service, so Lü Ben naturally treated it with utmost care.

after all.

Whether Lü Ben could continue to enjoy the emperor's favor in officialdom and the court was related to his daughter and his grandson.

The higher his status, the higher his daughter's status, and the same goes for his grandson.

"Please rest assured, Your Excellency."

"I will certainly supervise this strictly."

“There will be absolutely no failure,” the Vice Minister immediately assured.

Lu Ben nodded, said no more, and waved his hand.

And this time!
A eunuch slowly walked into the main hall of the Ministry of Rites.

Upon seeing the visitor, Lü Ben immediately stood up and said with a smile, "Eunuch Wang, has His Majesty issued another decree to urge the imperial examinations?"

This eunuch was the chief eunuch in charge of conveying imperial edicts and issuing decrees in the Wenyuan Pavilion's Attendant Hall. His name was Wang Jinghong, and as a close attendant of the emperor, his status was naturally not low.

"Lord Lu."

"By order of the Emperor and the Crown Prince, this imperial edict shall be issued to the Ministry of Rites as soon as possible to draft the regulations and announce them."

Wang Jinghong walked slowly over, raised an imperial edict with both hands, and handed it to Lü Benyi.

"May I ask, Eunuch Wang, is this imperial edict not related to the special imperial examination?"

Seeing Wang Jinghong's serious expression, Lü Ben realized that this imperial edict was not simple, so he tentatively asked him questions.

Wang Jinghong smiled and said, "What exactly is it? Why don't you open it and see for yourself, Lord Lü?"

See this.

Without hesitation, Lü Ben immediately opened the imperial edict.

And after opening.

Lü Ben's eyes widened suddenly.

……

　P.S.: Sorry for the late update.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)