Early the next morning, outside Renzhi Hall.
Many princes, grandsons, civil and military officials, dressed in white clothes, wearing linen and wearing mourning, stood in a row.
After the eunuch and eunuch in charge of etiquette opened the palace door, they entered slowly.
Of course, only the princes and grandsons were allowed to enter. Except for a very small number of civil and military officials, they were not qualified to enter the Hall of Renzhi to mourn.
Weeping and mourning originated from Zhou rites. During the death of the prince, there were many complicated and cumbersome regulations.
For example, marriage, sacrifices, rituals and music are prohibited for a hundred days.
This is for the entire Ming Dynasty, so it will take some time for the crown prince to announce his death to the world.
The beheadings, including those of some death row prisoners, will be postponed.
If you are unlucky, you will meet at the time of marriage.
Sorry, the bride can go back directly.
If you have already arrived at the bridal chamber, you will have flowers and candles.
Sorry, I asked the bride to go home and go through the process again at a scheduled time in a month.
Such a situation is bound to happen. After all, the Ming Dynasty is so vast. Except for some not so good days, it can be said that people get married basically every day.
The most interesting thing is.
For example, Prince Zhu Biao died on April 25th, but due to the transmission of information, some places may not receive the news until early May.
Maybe some people had already gone to the bridal chamber to get married on April 26, before receiving the news, and ended the entire ceremony.
So what to do?
It's very simple, tear it down and start over.
The bride goes home and waits, calculates the time, and goes through the procedure again after seven, seven, forty-nine days.
Otherwise, they are forced to stay at home.
Once someone reports it, it is a crime of lese majeste.
What was originally a red wedding will soon turn into a white wedding.
In this period of Ming Dynasty, this was not a joke, but it was really true.
When it comes to the dignity of the royal family, no detail can be tolerated at all.
At this moment, in Renzhi Hall, all the princes and grandsons were crying heartbrokenly.
Elder brother is like father. Even if you don't feel sad, you have to act it realistically, even if you just howl.
For most princes, they are quite sincere.
After all, the eldest brother Zhu Biao is indeed an excellent person and has protected them for many years.
For many grandsons or younger princes, it may be just a show.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang stood beside the coffin and watched coldly, making anyone cry.
In particular, a series of high-ranking officials, such as the Six Ministers, cried even more heartbroken than the princes and grandsons.
It was a complete expression of true feelings, mixed with the oppression of Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes.
Perhaps it was also because Zhu Biao himself was relatively close to civil servants, so after passing away from illness, he didn't know what the future would be like.
Even Zhu Di couldn't help but tremble when he saw the appearance of his father Zhu Yuanzhang.
As we all know, there are only two people who can suppress Zhu Yuanzhang.
One is Queen Ma, and the other is Prince Zhu Biao.
Zhu Yuanzhang's character became more suspicious and more murderous in his later years.
Now that both of them are gone, Zhu Yuanzhang, standing next to the coffin, has extremely obvious madness and pain in his eyes.
At this time, no one dared to provoke him.
Zhu Di lowered his eyes and saw Zhu Yuanzhang's subordinate, Zhu Yunwen, not like other emperors and grandsons, but knelt beside him alone.
Zhu Di, who saw this scene with his own eyes, felt cold in his heart and suppressed the sadness of his eldest brother's death.
This scene was also seen by many people, which is obviously a very obvious message.
It represents Zhu Yuanzhang’s choice in his heart.
This old man in his sixties is already a bit senile now.
Standing there quietly, with a calm expression and deep eyes.
But everyone can see His Majesty's sadness.
...
"Our eldest sister is gone, and now our son is also gone. Why do you think God treats us like this? Is it because we haven't done enough?"
In a courtyard near Fengtian Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang and Tang He sat opposite each other. Only in front of such elderly friends could he express what was in his heart.
Tang He was one of the few veterans who died well in the early Ming Dynasty. He grew up with Zhu Yuanzhang and was considered a child.
Even for Zhu Yuanzhang's fortune, Tang He had a great contribution.
Zhu Yuanzhang was able to join the Red Scarf Army because of Tang He's letter invitation. When Zhu Yuanzhang went to Tang He with nothing, Tang He was already a member of the Red Scarf Army.
However, Tang He at that time held Zhu Yuanzhang in a very high position, even if he made only a small contribution.
Even after Zhu Yuanzhang was appreciated by Guo Zixing, Tang He was not only not jealous at all, but also willing to follow him loyally.
However, he was still able to sit in front of Zhu Yuanzhang. Tang He himself was cautious and indifferent to fame and fortune, so he could avoid disaster.
Listening to Zhu Yuanzhang's sigh, Tang He was very smart. He did not express his opinion, but sighed heavily, and then filled Zhu Yuanzhang's glass with wine.
Zhu Yuanzhang finished the drink in one gulp, looked at the setting sun, and listened to the mourning and chanting in the distance, and unknowingly he was already in tears.
Tang He never spoke, but put his hand on the back of Zhu Yuanzhang's hand to comfort him.
.......
Night, Prince Yan's Mansion in the capital.
At this time, the sadness on Zhu Di's face had long since dissipated. He had grown up in a war camp and was accustomed to life and death, so naturally he would not be too sad.
His face now was completely gloomy, and a blind person could see that King Yan was in a very bad mood at this moment.
Normal people would think that this is because of the prince.
Only Yao Guangxiao knew that this was because of the throne.
After retreating for four weeks, Zhu Di said in a deep voice: "My father seems to have made up his mind to make Zhu Yunwen his grandson."
Yao Guangxiao said: "Your Highness, it seems that the matter regarding Zhu Ying cannot be delayed without delay."
Hearing this, Zhu Di asked hesitantly: "My father's imperial guards have very strong investigative capabilities. Are you sure you can hide it?"
"If it is discovered, I'm afraid it will be all in vain."
After hearing this, Yao Guangxiao said with some confidence: "Zhu Ying's life experience, in the opinion of this poor monk, is completely worthy of development."
"The poor monk learned that when Zhu Ying was only five years old, he had already gone out to do business with his father. When he returned, it was already five years later."
"There is something to be done about this. After His Majesty finds out about Zhu Ying, he will definitely send someone to investigate. The poor monk has already arranged for people to spread some rumors."
"With your Majesty's suspicious temperament, you will definitely be suspicious of everything. It is natural to completely fabricate it, but it is the truth and lies like this that are the easiest for people to believe."
King Yan Zhu Di nodded slightly. When it came to the Jin Yiwei, Zhu Di naturally couldn't send his men to go there because it would be too eye-catching.
It can be easily investigated.
Once such things are related, given Zhu Yuanzhang's character, it is very likely that he will directly recall Zhu Di to the capital, just like the current King of Qin Zhu Chong.
That would be shooting yourself in the foot.
It would be best for Yao Guangxiao to deal with these matters.
After thinking for a moment, Zhu Di said calmly:
"It seems we have to find a way to prevent Zhu Ying from being discovered by his father."
"In this way, I, the king, will have a chance."
Yao Guangxiao replied: "Don't worry, Your Highness, let me let the poor monk arrange such matters."
