Outside the palace.
Zhu Xuan left the hot air balloon and the man who controlled the hot air balloon in the palace, waiting for the emperor's grandfather to make other arrangements. At this time, he led his four young wives to leave the palace.
The birthday banquet is over and there is nothing else to do for the time being.
"Your Highness."
Cen Hua said softly: "I think His Majesty is a bit scary. I don't even dare to breathe too hard in front of His Majesty."
Thinking of Lao Zhu's majesty, not only Cen Hua felt terrible, but also Tie Xiuying.
"Actually, His Majesty is quite kind sometimes."
Tie Xiuying thought about what happened at Jiming Temple that day, and said: "Your Majesty is the lord of the world. Sometimes you need to be majestic in order to control everyone. Your Highness, don't you think so?"
Zhu Xuan nodded and said: "That's right! In addition, regarding the marriage, Grandpa Huang may arrange for Sister Miaojin or Sister Yuanjun first. As for Sister Hua'er and Sister Xiuying, we have to wait a little longer."
Getting married requires prioritization.
Especially royal marriages, which are related to the succession of the future throne.
The people in the Ministry of Rites also have a complete set of wedding rituals and procedures. If Zhu Xuan dares not to marry the main concubine, but marries other concubines first, or marries in a big way, the people in the Ministry of Rites will definitely be annoyed to death.
"We'll be fine."
Cen Hua and Tie Xiuying said in unison.
As for Xu Miaojin and Mu Yuanjun, they don't think too much about it. No matter who becomes the concubine, it doesn't matter to them. As long as they can always be with Zhu Xuan, that is enough.
"But...has your majesty acknowledged me?"
Cen Hua said softly.
Xu Miaojin smiled and said: "Just now in the Imperial Garden, His Majesty did not object or question, which means he accepted it."
Zhu Xuan nodded and said: "Don't worry, sister Hua'er, even if Grandpa Huang doesn't admit it, it will be easy for me to marry you."
Even if he can't marry now, if he wants to marry when he becomes emperor, no one can stop him.
In addition, southern toast is quite important.
Zhu Yuanzhang knew that Cen Hua was a chieftain, and actually wanted to use Cenhua to simply support the Cen family and help the court stabilize other chieftains in the south so that they would not dare to cause chaos.
It is also possible to pass through the Cen family to quell the bandits hiding in the deep mountains and old forests of the south and in remote areas.
This is how the Cen family played its role.
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Cen Huaqiao blushed and said happily.
Zhu Xuan pinched her pretty face gently and said, "When did Sister Hua'er learn to be polite to me? I still prefer the former Sister Hua'er."
Tie Xiuying asked curiously: "What were the flowers like in the past?"
"Don't say it."
Cen Hua felt a little ashamed and quickly interrupted.
The thing I once competed with Zhu Xuan was indeed not very honorable, and it made me very embarrassed and even killed myself.
Seeing Cen Hua like this, Mu Yuanjun and the others all laughed.
Tie Xiuying didn't have to know this. If nothing could be found by asking, she wouldn't ask. They wandered outside together. When they were almost gone, Zhu Xuan sent them back separately.
Then, Zhu Xuan returned to the palace and met with Lao Zhu.
"Grandpa Huang, your grandson is back."
When entering the main hall of Qianqing Palace, Zhu Xuan saw Lao Zhu still reading the memorial and trotted over.
When Zhu Yuanzhang saw it, he raised his head slightly and said with a smile: "My good grandson is back."
Zhu Xuan came to sit down next to Lao Zhu, glanced at the memorial on the table, put it away and said: "Today is Grandpa Huang's birthday, there is no need to be busy."
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said: "We are the emperor, how can we not read these memorials?"
After a pause, Lao Zhu said again: "My dear grandson, you don't have to accompany your little wife?"
Zhu Xuan shook his head and said, "My grandson should come back to accompany Grandpa Huang."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "We are an old man, why do you have to accompany us all the time? But it seems good if you help us take a look at the memorial! Is the chieftain's daughter okay?"
After hearing this, Zhu Xuan thought to himself that Grandpa Huang had indeed checked everything about Cen Hua.
With Jin Yiwei's ability, it is basically possible to check Cen Hua's affairs with any hands. It is not difficult at all. However, Zhu Xuan did not object to this and said: "Sister Hua'er is very good! Grandpa Huang doesn't do it either." You’ll refuse, right?”
"Of course I won't refuse."
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said: "In two days, we will have people go south and bring the Cen family to Beijing."
Zhu Xuan ordered: "Grandpa Huang, please don't scare them."
Hearing this, Lao Zhu laughed and said, "We're not that terrible, are we?"
After thinking for a moment, Zhu Yuanzhang asked again: "Who do you think your good grandson can be as your grandson?"
The concubine Taisun must choose between Xu Miaojin or Mu Yuanjun, but their family backgrounds are similar, and it seems that no matter which choice they make, they are not suitable.
"Sister Yuanjun!"
Zhu Xuan thought carefully and said: "Sister Miaojin is actually one generation older than me in terms of seniority. The Xu family has power and status in Yingtian, so it is easy for relatives to take power. However, Sister Yuanjun's seniority seems to be the same as that of my grandson. It’s not quite right, but the Mu family has been guarding Yunnan for us and is loyal, so there is no danger of our relatives taking power in the capital.”
What he said is actually almost consistent with what Zhu Yuanzhang thought.
"What my dear grandson said makes sense."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and agreed with Zhu Xuan's suggestion.
Having relatives in power is a headache for all rulers.
Zhu Yuanzhang also had a headache.
If you can avoid it, do your best to avoid it.
Although the Mu family is also powerful in Yunnan, it cannot reach Yingtian. According to the ability of the good grandson, it is impossible for the Mu family to form a strong relationship with relatives. What is happening now will be what it will be in the future.
"Then let's take the Mu girl!"
Zhu Yuanzhang agreed to let Mu Yuanjun be the grandson of the emperor, and said: "Next year we will arrange a marriage for our good grandson. Seeing that you have grown up, we are also happy. This is the only thing we can do for our good grandson."
Zhu Xuan could see that Lao Zhu was kind to him and said gratefully: "Grandpa Huang has done a lot. My grandson thanks Grandpa Huang for everything he has done for his grandson. My grandson will take good care of Grandpa Huang in the future."
"good."
Zhu Yuanzhang gently rubbed Zhu Xuan's head and said: "Actually, the best reward for our good grandson is to give birth to a little great-grandson as soon as possible before we die. This is the real happiness for us old people. "
"Grandpa Huang, how could it be so fast?"
Zhu Xuan said embarrassedly.
His little wives are still young and not suitable for giving birth to great-grandchildren so quickly.
However, Xu Miaojin's age is appropriate, but since she is not the concubine, she cannot be the first to give birth to a child. According to their concept, it is best for the eldest son to be born legitimately.
As for the eldest son's legitimate birth, the other sons don't have to worry so much and can spread their wings as they please.
"I'm unhappy."
Zhu Yuanzhang took this topic very seriously and said: "You have all grown up."
"My grandson knows."
Zhu Xuan had no choice but to agree first to meet Grandpa Huang's expectations.
After accompanying Lao Zhu in Qianqing Palace for a while, Zhu Xuan was driven away by Lao Zhu and asked him to go to the East Palace to have a look before he could move in. If there was anything missing, he would have it purchased.
At this time, the East Palace was completely vacant, waiting for Zhu Xuan to move in.
