In the evening, the sky was filled with sunset clouds.
In the inner court of the Eastern Palace.
The Crown Princess, Madam Lu, was feeding the three or four-year-old Zhu Yunwen.
The seven-year-old Zhu Xiongying stood at the side, looking at the table full of delicious food. He was so hungry that he swallowed his saliva and his stomach growled.
"Mother…I'm hungry."
Zhu Xiong Ying couldn't help but look at Madam Lu pitifully.
Madam Lu was carefully feeding Zhu Yunwen and did not even look at Zhu Xiongying. She just said casually,"Xiong Ying, do you still remember what Mother said before?”
Zhu Xiong Ying nodded dejectedly." I know. Mother said that I want to be the emperor in the future. I can't be tempted by things from the outside world, and I can't eat too much. I can only eat once a day."”
Madam Lu put down her bowl and chopsticks, looked at Zhu Xiongying, and said earnestly,"Xiong Ying, it's not that I don't love you. You know that your grandfather, our Emperor, has lived a hard life.”
"He likes to see children like you who are reluctant to eat and wear, who understand the sufferings of the people.”
"Xiong Ying, do you want grandpa to be happy?”
The innocent Zhu Xiongying was moved. He endured the hunger in his stomach and nodded seriously."I do."
Madam Lu revealed an imperceptible sneer, then returned to normal." Xiong Ying, you're so obedient. Don't eat today. Go back to the study and read. You must see the clock. Don't sleep. Your father loves children who study hard."”
Zhu Xiong Ying was full of fighting spirit." Yes, I won't sleep tonight. I must study all night. I'll definitely make Father happy."”
Madam Lu was very happy and encouraged,"Our Xiong Ying is sensible. Hurry up and go."”
Zhu Xiong Ying was very grateful for Lady Lu's teachings. He bowed respectfully and walked towards the study.
It had to be said.
Lady Lu's methods were quite brilliant.
A child like Zhu Xiongying was still growing. He didn't eat and had to stay up late.
In the long run, his body would collapse sooner or later.
Even if he didn't get small-flower, he probably wouldn't live for more than a few years.
At the dining table.
Zhu Yunhao was eating quietly.
Madam Lu turned around and looked at this child, who was not that big. The disgust in her eyes was not hidden at all.
She could use the responsibility of being an emperor to torment Zhu Xiongying, but Zhu Yunhao would not fall for it.
But it didn't matter.
To deal with this brat, Lady Lu had another method.
"Yunchen, how long has it been since your father last spoke to you?" she asked.”
As soon as he said this.
Zhu Yunhao did not even enjoy her meal. She lowered her head and tears fell down. She choked,"It's been almost half a month, but Father has never seen me.”
Madam Lu pretended to feel sorry for him." What a pitiful child. Don't worry. Even if Father doesn't love her, Mother is still here."”
Zhu Yunhao was moved to tears." Thank you, Mother. Mother is so kind."”
Lady Lu smiled kindly." Yunchen, if you want to please your father, I can teach you." Do you want to learn?"
Zhu Yunhao kept nodding." I want to learn!"”
"The solution is actually very simple. Your biological mother died because she gave birth to you, so your father has never wanted to see you."”
"Since that's the case, don't worry about your father. Try not to speak in front of him. Or rather, try not to speak in the future!”
"This way, your father will be more quiet. When your father is in a good mood in the future, he will definitely come to see you.”
Zhu Yunhao was only a child, how could he know the mystery behind this?
In his eyes.
Madam Lu was a beautiful and kind stepmother who always thought of him and his big brother.
Zhu Yunhao made up her mind." Don't worry, Mother. In the future, I will try my best not to speak and just be a little mute. In this way, Daddy will definitely be happy.”
"My son is really sensible." Lady Lu smiled and nodded.”
Perhaps it was because of this teaching.
Only after Zhu Yunhao grew up would she be so weak and even stutter when she spoke.
Lady Lu's method was indeed brilliant.
Every word she said seemed to be for the sake of Zhu Xiongying and Zhu Yunhao, and she couldn't find a single mistake.
As the third generation successor of the Ming Dynasty, shouldn't Zhu Xiongying set an example? Shouldn't they follow Zhu Yuanzhang's example and cultivate a style of hard work and plain living?
All of this should be done!
There was also Zhu Yunhao. It was because of his birth that Madam Chang died and Zhu Biao was so sad.
Shouldn't he stay far away and not talk to Zhu Biao?
These requests were too normal.
In the eyes of outsiders, Madam Lu's actions would even receive a lot of praise and admiration, thinking that she was a kind-hearted stepmother.
Just as Lady Lu was 'diligently teaching' Zhu Biao and his two sons, a figure suddenly stood at the entrance of the inner court, looking over with a gloomy expression.
Lady Lu was shocked and was about to ask who it was when the figure slowly walked over.
When he got closer, he saw that it was Zhu Yuanzhang.
Madam Lu hurriedly stepped forward and bowed." My daughter-in-law, Madam Lu, greets Father."”
Zhu Yuanzhang put his hands behind his back and whispered,"Get up."”
Madam Lu quickly gave Zhu Yunwen a look. The three-year-old Zhu Yunwen actually understood and ran over with open arms, shouting "Grandpa" in a childish voice.
Zhu Yunhao kept Lady Lu's words in mind and hid behind the dining table, not daring to make a sound.
When he saw Zhu Yunwen running over, Zhu Yuanzhang's gloomy face improved a little. He held him in his arms and asked casually,"Good grandson, have you been good recently?"
"Grandpa, I miss you." Zhu Yunwen nodded obediently.”
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled." Grandpa misses you too."”
After replying.
Zhu Yuanzhang put down Zhu Yunwen and looked back at Lady Lu."Where's Xiong Ying?"
A trace of disappointment flashed across Lady Lu's eyes, but she quickly returned to normal and smiled gently."Xiong Ying is studying in the study. This concubine will call him now."
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand." No need. Let's go and take a look ourselves."”
After saying that.
He no longer looked at Zhu Yunwen and walked straight to the study.
The smile on Lady Lu's face disappeared completely at this moment.
It was very dark in the study of the imperial grandson in the Eastern Palace.
There was only a small candle in the southeast corner. The weak light obviously could not illuminate the huge study.
Zhu Xiongying was sitting in front of the desk, concentrating on a book, completely unaware that the light around him was getting dimmer.
This was also instructed by Lady Lu, and it was called frugality.
At this moment.
The door to the study room was pushed open slowly.
Zhu Yuanzhang walked in and called out softly,""My good grandson, where are you?"
Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's voice, Zhu Xiongying immediately put down the book in his hand and rushed forward happily." Grandpa, you're here?”
Zhu Yuanzhang carried Zhu Xiongying with a smile and kept rubbing his delicate face with his beard, making Zhu Xiongying giggle.
Zhu Yuanzhang treated Zhu Xiongying differently from Zhu Yunwen and even his grandchildren Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaoxu. He was more affectionate and loved them.
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