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

Chapter 226 Zhu Yunwen: Big Brother? I'm Yunwen!

Looking at her son who had already fallen asleep.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were filled with boundless kindness.

"It seems."

“Our son is really tired, and he really values you.”

"We don't even know how many years it's been since we've seen him drunk."

"In front of outsiders, he always maintains his dignity as the crown prince. In front of us, he doesn't want to disappoint us either, and he does his best to ensure that we don't disappoint us."

"He was indeed very tired."

Zhu Yuanzhang gently stroked Zhu Biao's head and spoke slowly, his words coming from the bottom of his heart.

Zhu Biao's diligence and hard work.

How could Zhu Yuanzhang not see it?
He knew very well what Zhu Biao had done and what burdens he had carried in order not to disappoint him.

"After all, such a vast empire, with the crown prince being the one nurtured by the emperor, and with the eyes of the entire court and the people of the world watching, the responsibility is immense," Zhu Ying said slowly.

What did Zhu Biao bear, and how much pressure did he endure?

Zhu Ying naturally understood this very well.

in history.

It is said that Zhu Biao died from overwork, which led to a stroke, later known as a cerebral hemorrhage. In this day and age, once you get this disease, it is almost incurable.

Exhaustion is one reason, and high stress is another.

"Yes!"

"The eyes of the court, the eyes of the people."

"He didn't want to let us down; he was carrying too heavy a burden," Zhu Yuanzhang murmured, then sighed.

perhaps.

He was somewhat drunk and confused today. Normally, he would never say these things to an outside official, but Zhu Yuanzhang kept talking.

"Besides these."

"He also bore the responsibility of training a successor."

“In the past, we had an eldest grandson who, like the crown prince, was highly valued by us.”

"When they were both alive, we really felt that God was looking out for us and that we were blessed with good fortune."

"But later."

"Heaven is playing tricks on us again, making us lose our wives and grandchildren in middle age."

“Even now, we can’t get over it. If we are like this, let alone Biao’er. He has always been putting on a brave face to comfort us, but he can’t forget it either.”

“We keep urging him to marry another principal wife and raise another crown prince, but he just can’t forget about it.”

Zhu Yuanzhang picked up the wine bowl and drank, muttering to himself in a low voice, as if drunk, but Zhu Ying heard it all.

And listening to these things.

Zhu Ying did not respond further.

"Lost his wife and grandson in middle age."

"Yet in your history, you also lost your son in your old age."

"God has indeed played a huge joke on you."

"Perhaps this is because he is blessed with extraordinary good fortune and luck," Zhu Ying thought to himself.

for these.

Zhu Ying really couldn't offer any comfort; he didn't understand the suffering of others!

but.

All Zhu Yingneng could do was hold up bowls of wine and drink with everyone.

Time continues to pass.

finally.

Zhu Ying was also a little drunk and fell asleep on the table.

……

The next day!

Inside a side hall of the East Palace.

The blinding sunlight streamed into the hall.

Zhu Ying opened his eyes, somewhat dazed.

A night of heavy drinking.

Even Zhu Ying was somewhat confused at this moment.

Where is this?

Looking at this unfamiliar hall, Zhu Ying felt somewhat bewildered.

"Did they send me back to my residence?"

After thinking for a moment, Zhu Ying secretly guessed.

After all, Zhu Ying now has a residence in Yingtian City.

Think of this.

Zhu Ying stood up from the couch and walked out of the hall.

Once the door is opened.

They were two palace maids dressed in standard palace maid uniforms, waiting outside.

"See Mr. Marquis."

Upon seeing Zhu Ying emerge, the two palace maids waiting outside immediately knelt down to pay their respects, extremely nervous.

"Where is this place?"

"Is he still in the palace?"

Zhu Ying was taken aback when he saw the palace maid's attire.

"Your Excellency, this is the Eastern Palace."

"Last night, the palace steward escorted the Crown Prince and the Marquis back together," a palace maid replied respectfully.

"Stop kneeling, get up."

"I don't eat people," Zhu Ying said to the two palace maids.

"Thank you, Lord Marquis."

The two palace maids stood up respectfully, both looking at Zhu Ying with great curiosity.

After all, Zhu Ying was a legendary figure.

And he's so young and handsome.

These palace maids were all quite young, so how could they not be yearning for love and not want to marry someone like Zhu Ying?

And this moment.

Many of the Imperial Guards on duty outside, as well as the palace maids who heard the commotion, also came over and secretly looked at Zhu Ying from all sides, seemingly full of curiosity.

To them, Zhu Ying was a hero, and even more so, an outstanding individual.

Everyone was naturally very curious.

and so.

The moment Zhu Ying appeared in the Eastern Palace for the first time, he was treated like a monkey being watched.
This feeling also made Zhu Ying feel somewhat strange.

"Someone, please take me out of the palace," Zhu Ying said, glancing around before calling out to a low-ranking officer of the Imperial Guard.

"Master Hou."

"Last night Her Majesty instructed that if the Marquis wakes up, we must come and see him," a palace maid said nervously and respectfully.

"Your Majesty?" Zhu Ying was slightly taken aback, then looking at the palace maid, he immediately realized who this Your Majesty was.

no doubt.

It must be the Lü family.

"I have not yet returned home since returning to the capital. I will visit the Eastern Palace again when I have the opportunity."

"I'd better head back to my residence first," Zhu Ying said, and walked directly toward the small flag.

"Master Hou."

"please."

The junior officer of the Imperial Guard looked at Zhu Ying with fervent enthusiasm, as if he were looking at a military spirit or a belief.

The young officer of the Imperial Guard felt extremely honored to lead the way for Zhu Ying, and Zhu Ying followed him out of the East Palace.

When they arrived at a certain place...

They encountered a palace maid leading a young man dressed as a nobleman towards Zhu Yinglai's direction. However, the young man had his head down and looked extremely weak and listless, as if he had no spirit at all.

As they walked.

He didn't even notice Zhu Ying before bumping into Zhu Ying's side.

This gentle touch seemed to bring the young man back to his senses, as if he had awakened from a daze.

“Young Master Yunwen, this is the Marquis of Champion.”

Upon seeing Zhu Yunwen, the junior officer of the Imperial Guard immediately spoke up to remind him.

It seemed that they were also afraid that Zhu Yunwen would offend Zhu Ying.

after all.

Within this Eastern Palace.

Almost everyone knew that Zhu Yunwen was not favored by the emperor.

Upon hearing the name of the champion, Hou.

Zhu Yunwen looked at Zhu Ying with great curiosity, while Zhu Ying looked at Zhu Yunwen with some surprise.

Eyes facing each other.

"Zhu Yuntong".

"That regrettable legitimate son in history." "It's a pity he was too weak, and he was an incompetent ruler. Otherwise, if he had succeeded to the throne, he would have been the legitimate son. But in the end, he was incompetent, and Zhu Yuanzhang dealt with the entire Huaixi region."

"After Zhu Yunwen ascended the throne, he was first suppressed and dealt with by Zhu Yuntong, and had no good days. Later, after Zhu Di's Jingnan Campaign, he was extremely cruel to Zhu Biao's many sons, causing Zhu Biao to have no descendants."

"well,"

"It's really rare to see such a ridiculous brotherly bond among the royal family," Zhu Ying thought to himself, immediately recalling the historical fate of Zhu Yunwen.

have to say.

There is no kinship among royalty.

Judging from Zhu Biao's character, he is indeed a good person, and he treats his many younger brothers with great consideration and kindness.

Furthermore, many later films and television dramas portrayed Zhu Di's deep brotherly affection for Zhu Biao. However, after Zhu Di obtained the throne, he directly caused Zhu Biao to die without an heir. The so-called "deep brotherly affection" was no match for that position; there is no kinship among the royal family.

Zhu Ying understood all of this very well.

but.

Standing in Zhu Di's position, perhaps he wasn't wrong; he also wanted to maintain his rule.

While Zhu Ying was secretly sighing.

The moment when their eyes met.

Zhu Yunwen was stunned.

“Big…Big Brother…”

Zhu Yuntong called out in a trembling voice, a look of grievance on his face, staring intently at Zhu Ying.

"Big brother?"

Zhu Ying stared blankly at Zhu Yunwen in front of him.

Where did this "big brother" come from?
Is Zhu Yunwen possessed by a demon?
"Young master has mistaken me for someone else," Zhu Ying said slowly, then prepared to turn and leave.

But Zhu Yunwen refused, and stepped forward, grabbing Zhu Ying's arm tightly with both hands and holding on firmly.

Even the tears in her eyes couldn't be stopped flowing.

"Big brother."

"Why don't you recognize me?"

"I'm Yun-hu?"

"You've been taking care of me since I was little, you've always slept with me and protected me."

"I am Yunhu!"

Zhu Yunwen grabbed Zhu Ying's arm and said in a tearful voice.

Look at him like this.

Zhu Ying was somewhat helpless.

He could naturally see that Zhu Yunwen was being sincere, but he had truly mistaken him for someone else.

"Alas, what a pitiful person."

"I reckon he was really bullied terribly by the Lü family and Zhu Yunwen, otherwise he wouldn't be so cowardly and lacking in temperament," Zhu Ying thought to himself.

Regarding Zhu Yunwen's situation.

Zhu Ying could figure it out with just a little thought.

After all, the Lü family was no pushover.

Although Zhu Ying had never met her, he could tell from Lü's father, Lü, that Lü was definitely cunning and manipulative; otherwise, she wouldn't have been trusted and favored by Zhu Biao.

but.

Thinking that if they delayed any longer, and that Lady Lü would try to win him over again, Zhu Ying couldn't take it anymore.

"Son."

"You've really mistaken me for someone else."

“I’m not your older brother, and I grew up freely in the north, how could I be your older brother?” Zhu Ying said to Zhu Yunwen in a gentle tone.

Subsequently.

He pried Zhu Yunwen's hand off with his right hand and strode forward.

The junior officer of the Imperial Guard bowed to Zhu Yunwen with his hands clasped, and then continued to lead the way.

Watching Zhu Ying leave.

Zhu Yunwen was stunned.

"how come?"

“I can’t be wrong, he’s definitely the eldest brother, he must be the eldest brother.”

"Big brother is alive again."

Zhu Yuntong watched Zhu Ying's departing figure with tears in her eyes, her gaze filled with endless reluctance and unspoken words.

only.

There's nothing he can do about it.

perhaps.

To others, this was another instance of Zhu Yunwen going mad.

"Son."

"It's time to go to class, or the Empress will punish you again."

The palace maid who was leading the way for Zhu Yunwen said fiercely to him.

Looking at the palace maid in front of him.

Zhu Yunwen lowered his head, utterly lacking the courage to resist, and could only head towards the classroom in the back hall with complicated feelings.

the other side.

When Zhu Ying left the Eastern Palace.

Inside Lady Lü's bedroom.

"Miss."

"The Marquis of Champion has already left the Eastern Palace."

The palace maids who had been guarding outside Zhu Ying Palace immediately came to report.

"What? You're leaving already?"

"Didn't I tell you to leave Champion Marquis behind?"

Upon hearing this, Lady Lü immediately became somewhat anxious.

Zhu Ying entered the Eastern Palace to rest, which was a very rare opportunity. Lady Lü wanted to seize this opportunity to make a good impression on Zhu Ying and hopefully win him over to use her son. However, before she could even begin, it was over.

"Miss."

"The Marquis of Champion said that he had not yet returned to his residence after returning to the capital, so he went back first. He also said that he would visit the Eastern Palace again in the future," the palace maid said respectfully.

In this regard.

Madam Lü's face was extremely pale. She clearly knew that if she missed this opportunity to see Zhu Ying alone, she would never have the chance to do so again.

"never mind."

"Zhu Ying will have to go to the Ministry of Rites again this time. With Father's mind, he will surely find a way to win him over."

"I can't overdo it either."

"Back then, because of my overbearing performance in the Wenyuan Hall, I lost a capable subordinate. I still need to be more cautious," Lady Lü thought to herself.

Back when they were at the Wenyuan Pavilion, Zhu Yuanzhang noticed Lü's attempts to win over Zhu Yunwen and her actions against him. Zhu Biao then ordered an investigation, and Lü found a scapegoat to appease the situation. Now, Lü dares not be too overtly hostile towards Zhu Yunwen.

"Miss."

This time!

The palace maid who had just led Zhu Yunwen over came over and bowed respectfully.

"how?"

Lady Lü snapped out of her daze and looked at the palace maid.

"Your Majesty, he is very honest and obedient."

"But on his way to class, he ran into the Marquis of Champion. He actually rushed up to him, crying and calling him 'Big Brother,' like he'd gone mad," the palace maid reported in a low voice.

"Call me 'Big Brother'?"

"Still talking to the Marquis of Champion?" Madam Lü frowned, immediately showing some displeasure.

"What was the performance of the Marquis of Champion?" Lady Lü immediately pressed.

"The Marquis of Champion was somewhat disgusted and said directly that he had mistaken Zhu Yunwen for someone else, and then shook off Zhu Yunwen and left," the palace maid immediately added.

Hear this.

Lady Lü felt a little more at ease.

"It seems that Zhu Yunwen really has some schemes up his sleeve."

"He actually thought of asking the Marquis of Champion to get closer to him? I underestimated him," said Madam Lü with a gloomy face.

Obviously.

Zhu Yunwen's actions made Lady Lü feel displeased and even more wary.

Lady Lü treated any slight movement by Zhu Yunwen with caution.

The Marquis of Champion's Residence!

Go round and round.

They were escorted by the Imperial Guard.

Zhu Ying finally returned to his own residence.

"The Marquis of Champion's Residence".