Zhu Changwu was one of the prince's teachers, so it was only natural that he should go to his students when he had something to do. Even if you want to go to the East Palace, which is not far from Kunning Palace, you can just go there. In fact, he still respected Queen Zhou.
After all, in history, Queen Zhou's evaluation is still very high. In the Ming Dynasty, not only did there not be any obvious mediocre people among the emperors, but there were also many outstanding empresses. For example, Empress Ma who started a bowl after the beginning, Empress Zhang of Ming Renzong Zhu Gaochi, Ming Yingzong Zhu Gaochi, etc. Queen Qian of Qi Town and so on.
He is a role model for the country and the people and is diligent and thrifty.
Queen Zhou is not bad either. Since she wants to see her, Zhu Changwu will certainly give her the face.
Kunning Palace.
After Empress Zhou learned that Zhu Changwu had entered the palace to see the emperor, she sent Xu Gao to invite people.
Before, she was worried that calling Zhu Changwu to talk about Princess Changping would make a fuss, but now it's better, everyone has entered the palace, and she just took advantage of this east wind.
Compared to Queen Zhou, the one who was more nervous was Princess Zhu Hui'ao who was standing next to her.
She came here early in the morning, and she was afraid that her mother would continue to drag her. This is how a girl thinks. Once she has an idea, she can't bear it and wants to realize it immediately.
Xu Gao came back, and behind him Zhu Changwu, dressed in a python robe, strode in. From a distance, he looked tall and majestic.
Zhu Hui'ao saw Zhu Changwu from a distance and seemed to have thought of something. She couldn't help but blush and lowered her head.
Fortunately, Queen Zhou's attention was focused on Zhu Changwu at this time, but she did not notice anything unusual about her daughter.
"I've met the Queen, I've met Her Royal Highness the Princess." Zhu Changwu entered the palace and saluted with clasped fists. His expression was calm and composed, without any sign of being attached to others.
Zhu Changwu doesn't need to please anyone, because he is the most powerful existence. In addition, he is dedicated to serving the public and has a righteous heart, which makes him feel confident when doing things, and he does not need to bow to anyone or flatter anyone.
"Okay, Zhu Aiqing has worked hard during this time." Queen Zhou said with a smile on her face.
Zhu Changwu felt comfortable hearing these words, unlike Chongzhen who asked him what he was busy with as soon as they met, without any care.
"It's not hard to answer the Queen's question." Zhu Changwu also said politely.
"There is no reason not to work hard. The army and finances are all borne by you alone. I heard that not only is the food in the national treasury abundant, but also the wealth and silver have exceeded 40 million taels. Alas, this is your majesty's ascension to the throne. This has never happened before, and it all depends on your efforts alone."
"Your Majesty, you're welcome. All this is what I should do." Zhu Changwu's smile became even brighter.
No one is willing to listen well and be obedient. Although what he said has no real meaning to Zhu Changwu, at least his efforts are affirmed and Zhu Changwu feels that his work is not in vain. This is enough.
"Zhu Aiqing, I also know that you are busy with official duties. You have to train troops, reorganize the capital's defenses, and prevent Xiaoxiao from causing chaos. At the same time, you have to take care of the affairs of the institute. Even an iron man cannot bear such a lot of work. I am just thinking of arranging an assistant for you, how about that?"
"Huh? What does the Queen mean?" Zhu Changwu just raised his head and stared at Queen Zhou blankly, without any intention of taking into account the palace rules.
Being stared at by Zhu Changwu like this, Empress Zhou felt a little uncomfortable and wanted to scold him, but thinking about the environment in which Zhu Changwu had grown up, she finally gave up the idea of scolding him.
"That's right, Princess Changping also wants to relieve the country's worries, and is also very interested in the research institute. She has begged me several times. As you know, mothers always feel sorry for their children, so today I am the one who A lobbyist. If Zhu Aiqing agrees, she will help you. Of course, everything is still based on you. You don't need to treat her like a princess, just treat her as a sister. If you don't agree, it doesn't matter. I am absolutely I won’t blame you.”
When Queen Zhou spoke, she completely put down her wealth. She didn't even call herself this palace, but called herself myself.
The purpose is to tell Zhu Changwu that I am not telling you this to use my status to suppress you, but to talk to you on an equal footing.
I'm just making a suggestion. In the end, it's up to you to decide what to do.
They all go to the institute to arrange people, but it is obvious that Queen Zhou's words are much more pleasant to the ears. After hearing this, Zhu Changwu turned his eyes and looked at Princess Zhu Huinao of Changping, who was standing next to Queen Zhou.
Seeing Zhu Changwu's gaze, Zhu Hui'ao also hurriedly paused slightly, saluted, and then hurriedly lowered his head. Obviously, she was not used to looking into the eyes of a man now.
Of course Zhu Changwu knew who Princess Changping was.
It is not wrong at all to say that his fate was bumpy. He was born in an imperial family, but ended up with a mutilated body. However, he still remained determined and devoted his whole life to the great cause of resisting the Qing Dynasty and restoring the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Changwu once sighed when he read records about her. But now, having the opportunity to save her was not objectionable.
In fact, after making five million taels at a time from the auction, Zhu Changwu knew that with such a big cake, some people would be tempted to get involved. This is not something you can eat by yourself.
Of course, it's not that Zhu Changwu is afraid of anything, but that he doesn't want to be too distracted by such things.
Even if someone will intervene sooner or later, why not choose someone you like?
Queen Zhou said that after Princess Changping enters the institute, she will still put herself first. Even so, she is an obedient person and can be a good shield when necessary.
After thinking for a while, Zhu Changwu decided to give Queen Zhou a face and give Princess Fairness a chance to learn and do things.
"good."
Zhu Changwu agreed, and he was so happy that it was somewhat beyond Empress Zhou's expectation.
She originally thought that it would be very difficult to convince Zhu Changwu, and that the other party might not agree to her request in the end. In this way, the goal was not achieved, but at least he had an explanation for his daughter.
But now that Zhu Changwu agreed so happily, it caught her off guard.
But after all, she is the queen of a country and the mother of the world. Queen Zhou's response was very quick, "Okay, I'll trouble Zhu Aiqing."
"That's right. Even if you have nothing to do, if your Royal Highness the Princess has nothing to do, you can come out of the palace with me." Zhu Changwu is a person who is happy to do things. Since he decided to give Queen Zhou a face, he simply did it to the end and directly offered to let him go. The other party follows you.
"Okay, it should be, it should be. Changping, when you go to the institute, you have to do your job well. You must not act like a princess. And when something happens, you must take Zhu Shaofu's opinion as the main opinion. Do you understand?" Queen Zhou said happily. Nodding, he did not forget to warn Zhu Hui'ao.
"My son, I have made a note, everything is subject to Zhu Shaofu's decision." Zhu Hui'ao nodded in agreement.
In this way, a person entered Kunning Palace, but when he came out, there was another woman beside him.
Zhu Hui'ao followed Zhu Changwu closely, with only two accompanying maids behind her. As for some of her necessary belongings, a palace maid would take care of them and then send them to the institute.
"I...should I call you Mr. Zhu or General Zhu?" Following Zhu Changwu, because the distance was a bit close, he could feel the strong masculine aura exuding from him, and Zhu Hui'ao was even more... Got nervous.
But thinking that this was a good opportunity for the two of them to be alone, Zhu Hui'ao was also a bold woman at heart, so she took the opportunity to talk.
"It's free. Your Highness the Princess can call you whatever you please. If you're more casual, just call me Brother Wu." Zhu Changwu said unconcernedly.
When he was in the army, many veterans and comrades used to call him Brother Wu.
"Well, from now on I will call you Brother Wu. From now on, Brother Wu doesn't need to call me Your Highness the Princess. Why don't you just call me Hui Lao." Zhu Hui Lao suggested carefully. This is something she has considered for a long time. If she wants to get closer to Zhu Changwu, she must first change her title so that she will appear closer.
"Okay." Zhu Changwu originally sneered at the rules in the palace, and he felt awkward when Her Royal Highness Princess Tiantian called him, but calling her by name would be more natural. "Huimao, let's not leave the palace now. We will go to the East Palace to find something to do with the prince."
Zhu Changwu agreed so happily, without any hesitation or shirk. All this fell into Zhu Huinao's ears, which naturally made her very happy. I couldn't help but think to myself, this is indeed a maverick man.
Being so informal, he is truly a person who does great things.
This is a woman. When she likes you, no matter what you do, she will make up her own mind and think that you are outstanding and different.
On the other hand, if she dislikes you from the bottom of her heart, then no matter what you do, she will also think in a bad direction and hate you even more.
Prince's East Palace.
Crown Prince Zhu Cixiang was reviewing the Analects of Confucius with one of his teachers, Shao Zhanshi Wang Duo.
Some people always think that being a prince is a very happy thing, but most people have never seen their hard work. When I was very young, I had to live alone with my mother, and then I had to go to class to study before dawn, and the day's study would not end until dark.
There are no winter or summer vacations every year. Only the emperor's birthday, the birthday of his mother or concubine, and his own birthday can have one day off.
Because of this, there are very few princes in the past who are uneducated and unskilled. At most, they just have bad conduct and do wrong things. But when it comes to knowledge, it is all about familiarity with the Four Books and Five Classics. It is not said that they are full of knowledge, but they have the ability to appreciate knowledge.
