Chapter 219 Returning to the palace
Zhu Biao rode his horse and galloped to the front of all the officials, smiling at many familiar faces. Under the leadership of Li Shanchang and Xu Da, the officials all bowed to the ground: "Your Majesty welcomes His Royal Highness to bring the Jade Seal of the Kingdom back to Beijing. Your Majesty Congratulations to Daming!"
Zhu Biao waved them to get up, and was surrounded by stars and moon into the city. Of course, it was impossible to enter the palace in such a busy way. Zhu Biao had to take a bath and change clothes first, and then put on a court dress and a crown.
After everything was tidied up, Zhu Biaocai and all the ministers walked to the Fengtian Hall. Zhu Biao knelt in front of the door holding the Jade Seal of Chuanguo, and said loudly: "I was ordered by the emperor to sacrifice to the ancestors. Fortunately, the ancestors blessed and sent down auspiciousness. The heavy equipment is attached to the Ming Dynasty, all thanks to the merits of the father, and today my minister presents the Jade Seal of the Kingdom to strengthen my country!"
Naturally, someone went in to tell the story, and after a while, the **** came out and shouted loudly: "The prince is ordered to bring the Jade Seal of the Kingdom to the pilgrimage!"
The sound of solemn rites and music sounded, and the heavy drums seemed to hit people's hearts every time. This matter is of great importance. The Ministry of Rituals has already arranged the process urgently, and even found a painter. This is enough to be passed down through the ages deeds.
Zhu Biao walked into the Fengtian Hall with the jade seal in his hands, but he was thinking about what the name of this scroll would be, perhaps "Picture of the Crown Prince Presenting the Seal of the Ming Dynasty"?
Zhu Biao walked to the bottom of the imperial steps, knelt down respectfully, with his upper body straight, holding the jade seal in both hands and facing Zhu Yuanzhang on the top: "Being ordered by heaven, I live forever, and my ancestors bestowed the jade seal of passing on the country to me in Ming Dynasty. Congratulations to my father!"
Zhu Yuanzhang stood up with a smile, walked down the imperial steps step by step, and stood in front of his son. The father and son looked at each other and lived in tacit understanding.
After a morning of busy work in the early morning, Zhu Yuanzhang ordered the summoning of famous people from all over the world to Beijing. This frank act was to announce to the world that this matter was by no means a fraud.
The first thing to do in the next court was to go to the ancestral temple to worship. The father and son did not speak on the way, and they kowtowed again when they arrived at the ancestral temple.
This is the idea of the Ministry of Rites, which probably means to let the jade seal be contaminated with the atmosphere of the Zhu family. After everything is over, Zhu Yuanzhang will go back to the imperial study to deal with things, and Zhu Biao will go to see his mother first. This is the rule both emotionally and rationally.
At this time, there were quite a few people in Kunning Palace, and many concubines and concubines were waiting here with the princes and princesses.
Empress Ma sits at the top, Chang Luohua sits at the side, and then the mother and concubine of the three princes, and the rest of the people follow the same rules. Those who have children come first, and those who don’t even have a princess naturally sit at the back.
In this room, only Empress Ma knew about the Jade Seal of Chuanguo, and the rest didn't know about it, but they didn't come here for that thing, but for His Highness the Crown Prince.
Now the followers of the three princes, Zhu Yu, Zhu Di, and Zhu Di, are already dignified princes, and the title of the king is still the most noble one. I heard that it was drawn up by the prince himself. Take away all the richest places.
The rest of the concubines who have princes are naturally anxious. If the titles of the three of them are average, it’s fine. After all, they are not the sons of the middle palace, but since their backgrounds are the same, why should their sons be inferior? It still depends on the crown prince. of.
They have already seen through it. In order to consolidate the authority of His Highness the Crown Prince among the brothers, His Highness has the final say on these matters, so they have to hurry up and slip their beards.
What else can I do about the rest? Although they are considered the elders of His Royal Highness, they are not without mothers. They don't want to play tricks in the house, or they will have to bear the consequences when the time comes.
Empress Ma was dissatisfied in her heart, but she chose to accept it. Her husband is the emperor, and she is destined to have many things beyond her control. Besides, she knows that Zhu Yuanzhang has poured all the remaining love for women into her. body.
And how many of these women are sincerely willing to enter the palace, they are the most pitiful, so although Empress Ma doesn't like them, she treats them leniently, Empress Ma turned her head to look at Chang Luohua and smiled lightly.
The daughter-in-law who had been looking forward to for many years finally came, and she has a very good personality. Even if she took extra care of Yunjin, she didn't make a fuss.
Chang Luohua is also fond of quietness. She is not used to being with so many concubines all of a sudden. Empress Ma glanced at her and said, "If you are tired, go back and rest for a while."
Chang Luohua shook his head with a smile, and cast his eyes on the belly of a concubine. It can be seen that it is already very big. I am really envious. It would be great if she could also conceive.
At this time, a little **** ran outside to report: "His Royal Highness is asking to see the empress."
Empress Ma had a smile on her face: "Come in, please."
The **** ran out quickly, and after a while, the crown prince in court clothes stepped into the Kunning Palace. Everyone except Queen Ma stood up and bowed. When Zhu Biao walked in, he saw the palace full of people. I was taken aback.
But he didn’t say anything, he took a look at his princess, and then went to kneel down in front of his mother to say hello. After leaving home for several months, kowtowing to his parents is also a rule, even among the people, because filial piety is the most important thing.
After a few words of concern, Empress Ma made him stand up. At this time, the concubines led the prince and princess to bow to Zhu Biao, and Zhu Biao also replied politely.
The little princes and little princesses rushed over in a swarm, surrounded Zhu Biao, talking about what their mother and concubine taught them, there were still a few childish words and childish words that were forgotten halfway through, Zhu Biao laughed and comforted him again.
The mother and concubine of the three brothers of the Zhu family asked Zhu Biao about their son's situation, and they were very happy to learn that they had done so many errands along the way. It is always good to learn something.
After all, Zhu Biao was already a married prince, and it was inconvenient for them to stay for a long time. After leaving their son and daughter behind, they all left. Empress Ma didn't care, and felt sorry for the parents of the world.
Zhu Biao still prefers children, not to mention that the children of the royal family are sensible early and have sweet mouths, not to mention they knew early on that they wanted to please their father and elder brother.
Zhu Biao first hugged his own younger sister. The girl puffed up and refused to allow others to occupy her brother's arms. Her two thin arms wrapped around his neck and did not let go.
The rest of the people didn't dare to grab it, but they all chirped and said their own words. Empress Ma watched happily, while Chang Luohua didn't know what he was thinking, and his ears were red.
The older princess naturally couldn't be so close to her elder brother, so she helped coax her younger siblings. Liu Jin also came in with a lot of things at this time. This is also a tradition. Whenever Zhu Biao goes out, he will give them to his younger brothers and sisters. Bring back some gadgets.
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(end of this chapter)