Upon hearing this answer, Zhu Yuanzhang's pupils moved suddenly.
This was completely unexpected.
"Zhen'er, why do you think your fourth uncle is suitable?"
Zhu Yuanzhang stretched out his hand and picked up Zhu Yunxuan in his arms.
Zhu Yunxuan nuzzled into Zhu Yuanzhang's arms like a baby, and was not in a hurry to explain the reason. He said childishly: "Anyway, I think the fourth uncle is suitable."
Zhu Yuanzhang's old breathing was heard next to his ears, but he seemed to have regained a little vitality, and his voice was not as sluggish as before: "Tell me, why?"
Zhu Yunxuan tilted his head, thought for a moment, and said in a childish voice:
"Grandpa Huang, the current candidates for the crown prince are only the second uncle, the fourth uncle, the second brother, and the third brother. Is that what Su'er said?"
After saying this, Zhu Yunxi could clearly feel that Zhu Yuanzhang's body stiffened slightly.
His heart suddenly lifted.
"Continue." Zhu Yuanzhang's old voice came.
Because he was held by Zhu Yuanzhang, he couldn't see the expression on Lao Zhu's face, and Zhu Yunzhen didn't know what he was thinking at the moment.
Did he hit his mark?
Zhu Yunzhen's thoughts were racing and he couldn't observe carefully, so he forced himself to continue talking.
"Second uncle is not very stable in his behavior. He was punished by Grandpa Huang some time ago, and Zi'er didn't think it was appropriate. Besides, I don't think second uncle is as good as fourth uncle."
Zhu Yunzhen tried his best to make his tone closer to that of a child.
The sentence that the second uncle is not as powerful as the fourth uncle seems to be unreasonable, but in fact it is exactly what he should say at his age.
Sure enough, after hearing Zhu Yunxuan's words, even Zhu Yuanzhang, who had just experienced the pain of losing his son, smiled weakly.
Zhu Yunxuan felt Zhu Yuanzhang holding his body and lifting it up, as if he had regained some strength.
"So, what's next?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked again. His voice seemed to have a hint of meaning, but also seemed to be very casual and meant nothing.
Zhu Yunxuan deliberately thought for a while and said: "My second brother has a too peaceful personality. The Ming Dynasty has only been in existence for more than 20 years..."
"What happened after more than twenty years?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked, with a little bit of unnoticeable excitement in his voice.
Zhu Yunzhen said: "Of course there are many founding heroes! Since ancient times, those founding heroes in history books are all very powerful!"
"I'm afraid the second brother's character won't be able to suppress them, right? It will be bad if he is bullied by them..."
"Xi'er, continue." Zhu Yuanzhang's voice trembled slightly.
Zhu Yunzhen breathed a sigh of relief and knew that he was right.
By Lao Zhu's side, he always felt like he was accompanying you like a tiger.
Even though he is Lao Zhu's biological grandson, Lao Zhu has always loved his son very much.
but.
The majesty of the Ninth Five Supreme Being that unintentionally leaked out still made him nervous.
He calmed down and said childishly: "Third brother, although I can barely do it, sometimes it's too... too much..."
Having said this, Zhu Yunzhen stretched out his little hand and rubbed his head in annoyance.
"What's that word called... Look at the front but be afraid of the back..."
Zhu Yuanzhang chuckled and said: "Looking ahead and looking behind?"
"Yes!" Zhu Yunzhen slapped his forehead and said, "It's just looking forward and looking back!"
While secretly praising his acting skills, he continued:
"Dad once told my brother many times that he should not be too hesitant when doing things."
"But I can't always remember this word..."
"It's not too late to remember it now." Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Xi'er, go on and tell me why your fourth uncle is suitable to be the prince."
"Because the fourth uncle is so awesome!" Zhu Yunzhen said without thinking.
After a pause, he continued: "Grandpa Huang, you see, although my fourth uncle does not study much, he has a righteous heart."
"I heard a few days ago that he punished a bully who bullied the people!"
"Also, my fourth uncle can also win the battle! My Ming Dynasty was conquered by the emperor, but now the world is not clear, and there are still many hidden dangers."
"A prince like Fourth Uncle who can win battles is of course the best."
"Although I heard from my father that in ancient times, the crown prince was appointed based on the elder rather than the virtuous, but now that my father has passed away...the second uncle and the third uncle are not suitable..."
"Also, I heard someone say that my fourth uncle is the most like Grandpa Huang."
…
"Xi'er, what you said is very good."
Zhu Yunxuan felt Zhu Yuanzhang let go of him, so he stood on the ground and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang.
He could not see any emotion in Zhu Yuanzhang's slightly cloudy eyes.
"Grandpa Huang..." Feeling Zhu Yuanzhang's sweeping gaze, Zhu Yunzhen's whole body couldn't help but feel a little tense.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Yunzhen thoughtfully and asked softly: "Who taught you those words just now?"
"Grandpa Huang, no one taught me. I just chatted with my father when he was sick, and then I knew it."
Zhu Yunzhen blamed all of this on Zhu Biao. Anyway, I am already dead, so there is no proof of death.
It is impossible for Mr. Zhu to go and ask Zhu Biao.
"Is your father talking to you about establishing a prince?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked in disbelief.
"Well, dad also asked me not to tell others." Zhu Yunzhen said in a low voice.
"Hey -" Zhu Yuanzhang sighed longly and murmured: "Boss, could it be that... you already knew this?"
Seeing that the corners of Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were slightly moist, Zhu Yunxuan quickly reached out his little hand and wiped his tears.
"Grandpa Huang, what do you think dad already knew?"
"Nothing." Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and moved his gaze to Zhu Yunxu.
Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang staring at him all the time, Zhu Yunxuan felt anxious for a while.
What is Lao Zhu thinking?
Didn't I miss something somewhere?
Zhu Yunxun's heartbeat was beating fast, but he tried his best to control his expression and not show his timidity.
"Xi'er," Zhu Yuanzhang spoke slowly, his eyes blazing: "Since your fourth uncle can be established as the prince, why can't you?"
Zhu Yunxuan was stunned, not expecting Zhu Yuanzhang to ask this question.
It seems that the throne will never be my turn, right?
However, if you think about it carefully, it is true that they are all second sons.
Zhu Di can do it, and so can he.
However, Zhu Yunzhen could clearly feel that Zhu Yuanzhang did not mean what he said.
He is testing, and as for what he is testing, I am afraid only he himself knows.
Zhu Yunzhen couldn't help but get goosebumps on his body.
He is worthy of being the founding emperor!
Zhu Yuanzhang's scheming is indeed very deep!
Even if you are facing your own grandson, a child who is only seven or eight years old, you have to test it.
Why can Zhu Di do it but not himself?
How to answer this question?
Zhu Yunzhen's palms couldn't help but shed a layer of fine beads of sweat.
Once this question is answered poorly, Zhu Yuanzhang's trust may be lost directly.
It will be even harder to change everything when the time comes.
what to do?
It's a long story, but it only takes a moment.
Zhu Yunzhen's brain was spinning rapidly. At this moment, his peripheral vision suddenly noticed his little hands.
In an instant, I was enlightened.
"Yes! I am a child now! How can a child have so many senses?"
"A child's best weapon is, of course, tears!"
Thinking of this, Zhu Yunzhen didn't hesitate at all and burst into tears.
