Living room.
The brother and sister sat opposite each other, each feeling a little uncomfortable with each other.
After sitting quietly for a while, Zhu Jianshen was the first to break the silence: "How have you been in these years?"
"It's good," Zhu Wanqing nodded, "Dad loves me, my mother loves me, I'm carefree."
Zhu Jianshen: "..."
He suddenly felt envious.
Zhu Wanqing asked: "Is the emperor doing well?"
"There are no outsiders here. Let's call him Emperor Brother." Zhu Jianshen said, "Actually... it's quite good. He has been a prince for sixteen years and an emperor for three years. Is there anything wrong with that?"
"Oh~" Zhu Wanqing nodded and said nothing further.
She also thinks that this cheap brother is super cool. He became the emperor at a young age. How majestic!
There was another moment of silence. Zhu Jianshen picked up the tea cup, only to find that the tea had been drained. He put it down angrily and asked:
"The Great Emperor...are you okay?"
You don't even want to call me father... Zhu Wanqing was a little angry, and her tone was much colder.
"The emperor's life must not be as good as yours. My father has the status of the Supreme Emperor, but he lives a life of dependence on others. How can he compare to you, the Emperor..." Zhu Wanqing complained for her father.
Zhu Jianshen scratched his head and said bitterly: "I have only been on the throne for three years, and the government is not stable enough. When the situation stabilizes one day, I will take him...you guys back."
Zhu Wanqing chuckled and said, "I just don't know if we can wait for this one day."
Zhu Jianshen: "..."
This cheap girl is really not polite at all. No matter what, I am also the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Even if you are the legitimate daughter, what's the big deal?
Perhaps because of a guilty conscience or guilt, Zhu Jianshen did not have a more serious attitude towards Zhu Wanqing, and instead chatted about home affairs: "The climate in Jinling is pleasant, and the prosperity is even better than that of the capital. You are quite used to it, right?"
"It's just so so." Zhu Wanqing pouted her lips and raised her nose.
"Um...how old are you this year?"
"Sixteen."
"Hmm...do you have a husband you wish for?"
"Why, you still want to choose a consort for me?" Zhu Wanqing teased, "Do you dare to restore my title of princess?"
"You...!" Zhu Jianshen was a little embarrassed and his face turned red.
Zhu Wanqing hurriedly shouted out the door: "Uncle Li, Uncle Li, come quickly..."
"Stop shouting, it's like I did something to you." Zhu Jianshen's face was filled with black lines.
"Humph, it's good that you know the pros and cons." Zhu Wanqing said proudly, "Dad, Uncle Li are all for me."
"Haha..." Zhu Jianshen was angry, but also found it funny, and said, "Then you are really happy."
"That's right, although I don't live in the palace, my life may not be worse than yours." Zhu Wanqing raised her face and looked proud.
Zhu Jianshen was stunned for a moment, and he suddenly wanted to understand why the girl was like this.
It's because he feels unfair, he feels resentful, it's his poor self-esteem that's at work... or maybe it's mixed with some comparison mentality.
He no longer cared, his expression softened...
Zhu Jianshen put down the emperor's airs and invited: "Brother is not busy these days, why don't you go and stay in the palace for a few days?"
"Going to live in the palace?"
"Well, the palace is also your home. From now on, after my eldest brother has settled all the troubles, he will bring you back." Zhu Jianshen said with a smile, "Just think of it as getting familiar with it in advance."
"Let's forget it. I won't cause any trouble to you. My second uncle invited me to live in the palace for a long time." Zhu Wanqing felt much better and no longer spoke as if she was taking medicine.
This eldest brother doesn't seem to be that annoying... Zhu Wanqing hummed softly: "They say the emperor has everything to do, so you don't have to pay attention to me. In a few days, dad will send someone to pick me up."
"Since we are leaving soon, it is even more necessary to return to the palace to stay for a few days. Let's just..." Zhu Jianshen paused, "Let's let my eldest brother fulfill his duty as a landlord."
Zhu Wanqing hesitated: "Aren't you afraid that if I reveal my identity?"
"What is there to be afraid of?" Zhu Jianshen laughed hoarsely, "It has been nearly twenty years since the Supreme Emperor left the court. After a generation, many things have changed. Moreover...if the Supreme Emperor really wanted to be in power, he would have come back long ago. , how could you wait until now?"
Zhu Jianshen is not very afraid of Zhu Qizhen's return, but for now, he still doesn't want to let him return because he has not yet completely taken power.
When Zhu Qizhen comes back, Zhu Jianshen will be passive, but it will not make the emperor unable to continue.
Facing such a frank emperor, Zhu Wanqing felt a little apprehensive and said angrily:
"Forget it. It's not like I've never lived in the palace before. I just looked at the splendor and splendor. In fact, there's nothing good about it. It's boring."
Zhu Jianshen smiled and said: "With big brother accompanying you, you won't be bored."
"You don't have to be busy with official duties?"
"As I said, I'm not busy these days, but when I am really busy, I can ask your imperial sister-in-law to accompany you around," Zhu Jianshen said with a smile, "If you still feel bored, you can also visit the imperial city. It’s so lively, how can it be boring?”
Zhu Wanqing hesitated: "Then I'll think about it."
"What's there to think about? It's settled," Zhu Jianshen stood up and said with a smile, "Let's go back to the palace with my eldest brother."
"Wait... wait a minute," Zhu Wanqing said hurriedly, "I haven't prepared dinner yet."
"Prepare dinner?" Zhu Jianshen was startled for a moment, and then hummed: "He wants to cook it himself, why should he let you do it? It's so presumptuous!"
There was a reason why he dared to say that - Li Qing was out.
When things came to a close, Zhu Wanqing flinched and said: "Forget it, I'm fine here."
"What's better here?" Zhu Jianshen couldn't help but asked, holding her hand and walking out.
Zhu Wanqing struggled a few times but failed, so she stopped struggling and followed him out of the small courtyard...
~
"Godfather, sister Wanqing has entered the palace." Li Hong frowned as he looked at the dragon chariot going away, "Don't you care?"
Li Qing said with a smile: "What's wrong with this? Isn't it normal for brothers and sisters to get together and develop feelings for each other?"
"If her identity is exposed, wouldn't that mean..."
"If nothing goes wrong, it won't collapse even if it is exposed." Li Qing smiled carelessly, "It is true that if your Uncle Zhu comes back at this time, he will feel very uncomfortable, but it will not change the imperial power."
Li Hong scratched his head and murmured in a low voice: "I'm afraid that if she really becomes a princess, I will become a prince-in-law."
It was not without reason that he had this worry. As we all know, Ming Dynasty's prince-in-law sounded majestic, but in fact... he was very miserable.
And becoming a consort means that your career will be ruined, and you will have to live the rest of your life waiting to die.
Any ambitious young man with ideals and ambitions would not consider marrying a princess and becoming the consort of the Ming Dynasty.
Li Hong is very passionate and ambitious at the moment. If his sweetheart suddenly changes and becomes the eldest princess of the Ming Dynasty, then he will really cry.
"Don't worry, the little girl is much smarter than you, and the Emperor is even more so." Li Qing said with a smile, "Your brain is not enough in front of these brothers and sisters;
You can think of it, why can't they think of it? It’s too much to worry about! "
Li Hong: "..."
"Daddy, is this kid that stupid?"
"It depends on who you compare with. At least you can't compare with them." Li Qing hummed and walked forward, then added: "Far from it!"
Li Hong quickly caught up and said unconvinced: "Actually, I think... I'm quite smart."
"You think it's useless."
"..."
The two men took a walk in Lianjia Village for a while, and then started to walk back. Li Hong said:
"Godfather, when sister Wanqing returns to Jinling, will you let me go to the Hetao?"
"Hmm... I originally thought so too, but it may have changed now. Maybe it's not going to the Hetao, and I'm not sure about going to Liaodong." Li Qing said: "You don't have to rush now, in short... the worst is to go to the Hetao."
"Hey, all children listen to their godfather." Li Hong smiled and nodded. He knew that his godfather's arrangement must be more reasonable.
~
In Yongning Palace, the dragon chariot stopped.
When Zhu Jianshen walked down, the nearby slaves quickly knelt down and saluted. The emperor came almost every day, and these slaves were already used to it.
However, when they saw Zhu Wanqing walking out of the dragon chariot, they were immediately shocked.
Could it be that, Your Majesty...
No, Ming Dynasty is the most affectionate, and the character is about to collapse!
While shocked, they were also a little anxious. Their mother-in-law's position was in jeopardy. What should they do...
Zhu Jianshen ignored the inner drama of these slaves and waved his hand casually, "Let's all disperse."
"Yes." The slaves stood up and dispersed.
Zhu Wanqing's beautiful eyebrows furrowed and she whispered: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty, they seem to have misunderstood. Why don't you explain it to me? I used to be the goddaughter of Marquis Yongqing..."
"Do I still need to explain to them?" Zhu Jianshen sneered, "It doesn't matter!"
Look at your arrogance, the emperor is amazing, right? Uh...it seems really impressive...Zhu Wanqing curled her lips and stepped up to follow.
Zhu Wanqing asked: "Do I live here?"
"Well, not bad, right?"
"It's pretty good, but..." Zhu Wanqing said sheepishly, "Isn't this too ostentatious? I live in such a big palace alone..."
"You don't live alone," Zhu Jianshen said amusedly, "This is where the imperial concubine lives. You can live with her."
Okay, I'm just being sentimental. I'm really... touched... Zhu Wanqing cursed.
At the same time, she felt a little uncomfortable and asked, "Then I will move in as the goddaughter of Marquis Yongqing?"
"No, use your true identity."
"ha?"
Zhu Wanqing was shocked, "No...are you really not worried?"
Zhu Jianshen smiled and said seriously: "I have always felt reassured about her. She is different from others."
"So, you like her very much?"
"It's love." Zhu Jianshen corrected.
Zhu Wanqing: "..."
~
Yongning Palace.
Xiao Wang had been learning to read from the female officer, and he studied very seriously.
Zhen'er listened on the sidelines, showing her aunt's smile from time to time. Since the arrival of the little one, her life has gained a touch of color and is no longer as dull as before.
At this time, the personal maid hurried in with small steps and bowed: "Your Majesty, the Emperor is here."
Zhen'er nodded, stood up and said to the female officer: "That's it for today."
"Yes, empress." The female officer stood up and bowed, Yingying retreated...
Then, the female official's voice sounded again: "Long live my emperor!"
Zhen'er hurriedly walked out of the palace, and then she saw the graceful and handsome Zhu Wanqing...
~
ps: Happy National Day (*▽*)
