The Great Ming Demon Pill: Your Majesty, please address me as the Crown Prince!

Zhu Zhanjun's lines, "In ten years, one can see spring come and autumn go... In ten thousand years, one can see the stars shift and the constellations move," resounded like thunder in everyone's hearts.

Ulugh Beg stood there, his expression shifting.

He had studied astronomy and mathematics since childhood and claimed to have glimpsed some of the mysteries of the world. However, at this moment, the few words spoken by this young child from the Ming Dynasty seemed to open a door to a world he had never imagined before.

His lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but he found that the knowledge he was so proud of seemed so pale and inadequate in the face of such spirit.

A short while later.

He took a deep breath and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Your Highness Prince Jiyang possesses boundless wisdom and a magnificent spirit; I have learned a great deal from you."

"Only today do I realize that there are heavens beyond heavens, and people beyond people."

"Your humble servant is completely convinced."

These words were spoken with heartfelt sincerity.

Upon seeing this, members of the delegation, including Haji Muhammad, also rose and respectfully bowed in the direction where Zhu Di and Zhu Zhanjun were.

This clearly shows that they were convinced.

On his throne, Zhu Di could no longer suppress the smile on his face.

His gaze toward Zhu Zhanjun was filled with admiration and pride.

This exchange not only cleverly resolved the other party's "difficult problem," but also completely overwhelmed the heir of the so-called "scholar prince" Halie Kingdom in terms of academic level, greatly enhancing the prestige of the Ming Dynasty.

Yang Rong clapped his hands in praise: "Although His Highness Prince Jiyang is still young, the depth of his thoughts and the brilliance of his insights are beyond the reach of ordinary people. These profound questions about the universe are thought-provoking, and we your subjects have also benefited greatly!"

Huang Huai and the others nodded repeatedly, their gazes toward Zhu Zhanjun filled with complex emotions.

A chorus of agreement and praise arose from the ranks of civil officials.

Even some officials who had previously harbored doubts about the Han King's lineage had to admit that this Prince of Jiyang was indeed extraordinary, far beyond what ordinary children could achieve.

In the side seats, Zhu Yi, Liu Zhong, and others were already flushed with excitement, puffing out their chests with pride. If it weren't for the solemn occasion, they would have almost cheered.

Zhu Erniangzi and the other young ladies stared at the small figure in the center of the field with wide, admiring eyes.

Zhu Gaoxu grinned, his teeth practically disappearing from his eyes, feeling more triumphant than he had ever been in his life, and wishing he could tell the whole world.

Look, this is my son!

Zhu Gaochi maintained a polite smile on his face and nodded to Zhu Di and Zhu Zhanjun, but his heart was ice-cold.

Zhu Zhanji stood beside him, his nails almost digging into his flesh, his face burning as if he had been slapped countless times in public.

His earlier rebuke seemed so ridiculous and narrow-minded compared to Zhu Zhanjun's current radiant brilliance.

After Zhu Di finished laughing, his gaze swept over the crowd with their various expressions, finally landing on the still-shocked Wulubo, and he said gently, "Prince, there is no need for you to be so modest."

The path of learning is inherently boundless.

"It is a fine story that Zhan Jun's childish joke could make the prince think deeply."

"Today's banquet is meant to foster good relations between our two countries, and a few discussions would only add to the enjoyment."

"Come, my lords, drink this cup to the brim! May the friendship between the Great Ming and Harlequin be as enduring as that of Kunlun!"

The emperor raised his cup, and everyone in the hall, regardless of their own thoughts, responded in unison, raising their cups to drink together.

The sounds of string and wind instruments resumed, and the atmosphere became lively again.

After the banquet, the two questions about Zhu Zhanjun and his last few words spread throughout Chang'an.

Some busybodies have summarized the two questions as the "Two Questions about Brothels," which has sparked countless philosophical reflections.

Suddenly, the brothels became incredibly popular.

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It will take about two or three days.

The weather suddenly turned hot, and the whole of Kyoto felt like a steamer, with the air feeling thick and sticky.

Bowen Pavilion.

A horse-drawn carriage slowly came to a stop.

Zhu Di alighted from the carriage and glanced at the Bowen Hall in front of him.

"Zhan Jun has been acting mysteriously these past few days and has not been seen at all."

"It's hot, so we offered him ice, but he refused."

"I don't even know what to do."

Zhu Gaoxu, who was standing next to him, chuckled.

"This kid has a lot of weird and wonderful ideas in his head."

Zhu Di stroked his beard.

"Let's go in and see where he is."

After a while.

As soon as the two entered the inner room, they immediately felt the temperature around them drop sharply.

There were quite a few blocks of ice in the corner.

Zhu Gaoxu's eyes widened instantly.

"Holy crap, where did this kid get that ice? That's really extravagant."

Zhu Di's eyelids twitched as well.

These days, even ice in the imperial palace is considered a luxury.

I never expected this guy to be so rich; he just left ice blocks in the lobby like that.

Zhu Di stroked his beard and said to Zhu Gaoxu, "That lad certainly knows how to enjoy life. Come on, let's go in and see where he is."

Zhu Gaoxu chuckled: "Dad, that kid is probably hiding in some cool corner slacking off. Let's just go in and find him."

Zhu Di nodded, and the two of them did not linger. They walked straight through the cool front hall and headed towards the inner courtyard.

The inner courtyard is even more secluded than the outer courtyard, with several clumps of green bamboo sheltering the pebble path.

Zhu Di and his son saw no one. Zhu Gaoxu pointed to a room on the left with its door ajar and said, "Father, this is probably Zhanjun's bedroom. That kid is definitely hiding in there."

Zhu Di grunted in acknowledgment, and the two of them tiptoed to the door.

Zhu Gaoxu pushed the door open with a thud.

The room was simply furnished with a bed, a desk, and a few chairs. It was clean and bright, just like an ordinary bedroom.

There was no one in the room at the moment. The two looked at each other and their eyes fell on a closed wooden door on the inside of the bedroom, which was similar in color to the wall.

"There's another room inside?" Zhu Gaoxu muttered, walked forward, and without thinking much, pushed open the door.

The father and son froze on the spot when the door opened.

What I saw was not the study or storage room I had imagined, but a small, square, and unusually bright space.

The walls and floors are paved with smooth white stone bricks, which fit together perfectly and are so shiny they reflect light like a mirror.

The most eye-catching feature is a uniquely shaped, pure white object embedded in the floor in the center of the room against the wall. It is hollow and connected to a square, equally white water tank at the back, with a rope hanging down from the side of the tank.

Next to it stood a white porcelain basin about half a person's height, with two exquisitely carved copper knobs on it, and a curved copper pipe hanging above the basin.

On the other side of the wall, there was a huge, crystal-clear glass mirror that clearly reflected the astonished figures of the father and son.

A refreshing fragrance wafted in the air, and everything was so clean it was dazzling, unlike any ordinary room.

Zhu Di and Zhu Gaochi stood at the door, momentarily forgetting to take a step.

Zhu Gaoxu's eyes widened, and he subconsciously took two steps forward, feeling the hard, cold ground beneath his feet.

He looked around, his gaze finally settling on the hollow vessel. He glanced at the white porcelain basin and the copper pipe, his throat bobbing, and he murmured incredulously, "Father...where is this?"

"That kid Zhan Jun... did he... do something in the house?"

Zhu Di was also completely bewildered.

Hearing Zhu Gaoxu's words, she couldn't help but glare at him.

"If you have to ask me everything, what's the point of having you?"

"Why can't you be like Zhanjun, knowing everything?"

"Your son is much better than my son."

Zhu Gaoxu: "???"

He twitched the corner of his mouth and gave a somewhat awkward chuckle.

"Actually, Dad, we'll know once we use these things."

"Look at this big bucket, wow, it even has a lid, and there's a rope next to it..."

Zhu Gaoxu tugged at the rope next to him.

Splash!

A stream of water sprayed out from the hollow, oval-shaped object along the steel wall.

Zhu Gaoxu's eyes lit up.

"Dad, take a look."

"Doesn't that make sense now?"

"If I'm not mistaken..."

"This must be for fetching water."

"Tsk tsk, this little brat is really something."

"They actually managed to put an automatic water dispenser in the room."

"This is so convenient."

Zhu Di stroked his beard, nodded slightly, and said approvingly.

"This child is incredibly smart."

"No wonder he's a descendant of the Zhu family."

"I'll have Zhanjun get one for me later too; this thing is so convenient."

Zhu Gaoxu wholeheartedly agreed.

"Father is right."

"It's getting hot."

"I start sweating after just a few steps."

"Wow, there's a water dispenser! That's so convenient."

"Dad, I'm actually a little thirsty."

"Let's try this kid's water too, see if there's something else going on."

After saying that, Zhu Gaoxu bent down, held onto the edge of the bucket, stuck his head in, and gulped down a big mouthful.

Immediately, he stood up, marveling at the sight.

"Damn it."

"The water tastes so-so."

"It's just convenient."

"But did this kid forget to put the cup down?"

"And why is this water dispenser placed so low?"

"You have to bend over, that's too much trouble."

"Dad, would you like to try some?"

Zhu Gaoxu stepped aside.

Zhu Di stroked his beard.

"If I drink it now, aren't I just drinking what you left over?"

Zhu Gaoxu slapped his forehead.

"Look what I've done."

"Dad, let me add some more water for you."

He grabbed the rope next to him.

Splash!

Another stream of clear water gushed out.

Zhu Di nodded in satisfaction, then bent down and took a few sips.

He stood up and smacked his lips.

"Gao Xu, is there something wrong with your mouth?"

"This water seems to have a slightly different taste, can't you taste it?"

Zhu Gaoxu's eyes widened.

"smell?"

"What does it taste like?"

Zhu Di stroked his beard.

It's a little bitter and slightly alkaline.

"Really?" Zhu Gaoxu scratched his head.

Just then, a series of footsteps sounded.

Zhu Zhanjun appeared at the door. Upon seeing Zhu Di and Zhu Gaoxu, he was stunned and somewhat shocked.

"Grandpa, Father, what are you doing here?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu burst into laughter.

"Your royal grandfather and I have come to see you..."

"Since I couldn't find you, I just came in for a stroll."

"I never expected you to come up with a drinking water contraption."

"It's so convenient, but it takes a bit of effort to bend over."

"Water?" Zhu Zhanjun looked at Zhu Gaoxu with a blank expression as he pointed to the toilet next to him.

Zhu Gaoxu laughed again.

"Your royal grandfather said the water inside is a bit bitter and alkaline."

"What's going on?"

"I don't think I could taste it."

Zhu Di looked at Zhu Zhanjun with a smile.

"It's alright, the flavor is very mild anyway."

Zhu Zhanjun: "..."

He was silent for a moment, then said softly.

"Then Grandfather is a seasoned gourmand."

Zhu Di and Zhu Gaochi: "???"

Zhu Di couldn't help but say.

"Zhanjun, what do you mean by that?"

Zhu Zhanjun scratched his head.

"Grandpa, I might be a little feverish lately."

"This urine smells a bit strong, doesn't it?"