Zhu Yunxi, Zhu Mingyue, Zhu Quan, and Zhu Yunzhen all came over.
Naturally, many emperors and grandchildren came to pay Zhu Ying New Year greetings, but after paying New Year greetings, they left wisely.
Zhu Quan is an exception.
According to the palace etiquette, it is tomorrow that they, the imperial uncles, will come to pay New Year greetings to their father, on the second day of the first lunar month.
Because today's Zhu Yuanzhang, as the emperor, has to accept the congratulations of all officials, foreign ministers, and people.
They were about the same age, so Zhu Ying specially asked someone to call Zhu Quan.
Some of the snow shows no sign of melting yet. Looking at the weather, it is estimated that it will snow again in a few days.
The royal family of the Ming Dynasty also had a weather forecast, that is, the Qintianjian. Although it was not very accurate, it was probably not very different.
The message that came over means that there will be snow in the next few days.
That's all.
Zhu Ying still felt that it was a bit remarkable to be able to observe the sky at night with the naked eye. Some metaphysics always seemed to have truths that were difficult for outsiders to understand.
Zhu Yuanzhang was sitting in the stone pavilion in the courtyard, with a brazier rising next to him.
Looking at the children and grandchildren playing in the courtyard.
His eyes suddenly became moist.
He thought of his favorite big girl.
Here, once, was the place where the big girl lived. Every inch of the corner, every place, was filled with the big girl.
Once upon a time, on a snowy day like this, the eldest sister sat next to her and watched her sons play.
"Be careful, don't fall."
There seemed to be a voice coming from the confusion. Zhu Yuanzhang looked dimly and saw that it was the eldest sister sitting next to him.
She is still so young and beautiful.
Looking at the children playing in the yard.
Zhu Yuanzhang was a little choked and wanted to say something.
Where have you been after all these years? Do you know how I managed to survive alone?
Can you stay and accompany me.
Even though there were thousands of words in his throat, Zhu Yuanzhang still did not speak.
Watching quietly and greedily, he wanted to engrav the big girl's face deeply in his mind.
"Grandpa, what's wrong? Is it too windy?"
The familiar voice brought Zhu Yuanzhang's mind back to reality. He turned around and saw that it was Da Sun.
Zhu Yuanzhang was suddenly startled. Without answering, he quickly turned back and looked at the stone bench next to him.
It was pure and clean there, with nothing there.
Zhu Yuanzhang sighed softly, feeling a little sad like the cold wind, and said: "The wind is a bit strong, and it has confused our eyes. Please help me go back first."
Zhu Ying seemed to have noticed something. She did not continue to ask, but stepped forward to help the old man stand up.
After sitting for a long time in this weather, even with a brazier for warmth, I still feel a little numb.
If someone else helps him, no matter who he is, he will only be scolded by Zhu Yuanzhang because he cannot accept his own aging.
Only Da Sun is different.
"Father."
"Grandpa Huang."
"His Majesty."
When Zhu Yuanzhang stood up, the people who were having fun immediately stopped, and the eunuchs also came over quickly.
No matter at any time, Zhu Yuanzhang is the focus of everyone's eyes, and his every move will always attract subconscious attention.
"We are a little tired, you can play first."
Zhu Yuanzhang casually explained, and with Zhu Ying's support, he walked through the front yard and went to the Qianqing Palace.
Liu He was closely following behind him.
In the hall, Zhu Ying said with concern: "My grandson, please stay here with grandpa."
Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated for a moment at first, and then said firmly: "You go with them, we want to be alone."
The time now is reserved for older girls.
Zhu Ying heard the tone and knew that the old man didn't want to be disturbed. She also roughly understood the old man's current mood, so she nodded lightly.
After going out, he told Liu He that he must listen carefully to the old man's movements at the door, but if anything happened, he must check the situation as soon as possible.
When Zhu Yuanzhang saw his eldest grandson leaving, he stood up.
Go to the bookcase and take out a box from the top.
Opening the box, it was the jade pendant.
The jade pendant that was broken by Qin King Zhu Xiang.
Now, after being restored by palace craftsmen, at least from the outside, it looks exactly the same as before.
Holding the jade pendant, Zhu Yuanzhang touched it gently, feeling warm as if the big girl had just returned.
"The traitor!"
Not long after, Zhu Yuanzhang scolded him.
A broken mirror is hard to make, no matter how skilled the palace craftsmen are, there will always be some flaws.
This flaw is very obvious in Zhu Yuanzhang's touch. After all, since the death of his eldest sister, he has been carrying it with him, playing with it all the time, thinking about people after seeing things.
That is to say, after the eldest grandson entered the palace, he put it in a bookcase and kept it.
But that familiar touch, after ten years, has long been engraved in my bones.
In the empty hall, Zhu Yuanzhang just sat blankly holding the jade pendant.
In the past, Zhu Yuanzhang did not dare to stop. He was dealing with a large number of government affairs every moment. Even at Zhengdan, he was reviewing memorials after receiving congratulations from hundreds of officials.
He rarely has leisure time because he doesn't want to and doesn't dare to let himself relax.
Just like now, I am alone in memory.
At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang was no longer the Hongwu Emperor, but just an ordinary old man, missing his lost wife.
In the courtyard of Kunning Palace, Zhu Ying frowned slightly.
"Brother, is there anything going on with Grandpa Huang?"
As a girl, Zhu Mingyue had a much more delicate mind, so she had the courage to ask.
Hearing this, Zhu Ying smiled and said: "Grandpa, what's the matter? Naturally, I can't bear the cold wind in the twelfth lunar month. Do you think you are as energetic as you?"
Hearing this, Zhu Mingyue and others breathed a sigh of relief.
But after this, my interest in having fun has faded away a lot.
"Brother, can you tell us the story of the monkey? Last time it was said that the monkey was suppressed for five hundred years. What happened next?"
Zhu Yunxi had an idea and asked.
Zhu Mingyue also became a little excited after hearing this.
The eldest brother had told them this story before, but he only told the beginning and didn't tell much about it after that.
Novels are already popular in Ming Dynasty.
For example, Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Romance of the Gods are extremely popular.
But no matter how good the story is, if you listen to it dozens of times, it will naturally lose its new meaning.
Journey to the West was written in the middle of the Ming Dynasty. Although there are now "The Tripitaka of the Tang Dynasty", "The Tripitaka of the Tang Dynasty" and "Peach Club" by the Jin Dynasty, Yuan dramas include Wu Changling's "The Tripitaka of the Tang Dynasty" and "The Tripitaka of the Tang Dynasty".
"Erlang Shen Locks the Great Sage" and so on.
But the overall story is not as complete as Journey to the West.
So when Zhu Ying tells it, it's very fascinating.
Zhu Yunwen also came over curiously, and Zhu Quan also had expectations in his eyes.
Who can refuse a novel narrated by His Highness Taisun himself, especially this novel, which seems to be very good.
Zhu Yunxi and Zhu Mingyue, as descendants of the royal family, although they felt that their status was a bit inferior before, in the current Ming Dynasty royal family, they naturally have everything. Zhu Yuanzhang is in charge of the palace.
There is no such thing as a blind official, and concubines dare to make things difficult. Even if it is the Lu family, at least there is nothing wrong with them on the surface.
As for novels, in the Imperial Palace Academy, even the teachers would occasionally tell them about them.
The novels of this period are not considered to be of high elegance. On the contrary, they can be said to be appreciated by both refined and popular people.
A novel that can make both Zhu Mingyue and Zhu Yunxi enthusiastic is definitely not bad.
Looking at the expectant looks of everyone, including Zhu Quan, Zhu Ying smiled and said: "Okay, let's go to the house and talk. It's cold outside. Don't listen to a novel, or you'll freeze."
Zhu Ying is naturally not afraid of the cold. With his physique, even if he is wearing single clothes, he will not feel any cold.
In the house, there is a fire.
Because Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Quan had not heard of it, they told it from the sky.
"Chaos is undivided, the sky and the earth are chaotic, the vastness is vast and no one can see it. Since Pangu broke through the Hongmeng, it has opened up to distinguish the clear from the turbid."
The Journey to the West narrated by Zhu Ying is actually very different from the original version, and contains a lot of private information.
Including some conspiracies filled with gods and Buddhas in the sky, as well as the vast ancient continent, there are a lot of narrations.
Such a complete fairy system is something that no one has ever heard of, and they are instantly addicted to it.
Even the small official in charge of lighting the fire, as well as Guo Zhong, were all obsessed with it and couldn't extricate themselves.
Following the words of His Highness Taisun, I was immersed in the dreamy and colorful story.
Different from the leisure life of the palace, the current Qunying Chamber of Commerce can be said to be extremely lively.
Especially the backbone of the Chamber of Commerce, it can be said that they are busy from morning to night.
Zhu Ying had a lot of things to do, including the construction of five factories, the construction of prisons, and the preparations for the Lantern Festival, including the arrangements for the programs behind the palace.
Or the renovation of Zhengyang Avenue, the formula of cement, etc., almost all matters are within the Qunying Chamber of Commerce.
The Qunying Chamber of Commerce in the capital has already mobilized the backbone of the Western Regions, grasslands, and deserts. Even so, there is still a feeling that there is not enough manpower.
Moreover, everything here is extremely important to Ming Dynasty, and there is no room for error.
No problem can go wrong in any aspect.
In such a cold weather, there was a slight sweat on Uncle Zhang's forehead. You can imagine how busy things are.
Ye Yue went to the palace early in the morning to meet His Majesty, Concubine Ning, and Zhu Ying, and after paying New Year greetings, they rushed out without stopping.
The things Ye Yueqing is responsible for are no less than those of Uncle Zhang.
For example, in the area of intelligence security, Ye Yueqing is not only responsible for the chamber of commerce, but also checks the files sent by Jin Yiwei.
An investigation into the current dangerous figures in the capital.
Behind all the calmness are the silent efforts of countless people.
Moreover, Ye Yueqing took several eunuchs and carried many gifts to the courtyard by the Qinhuai River, where there was also the Gunpowder Department.
Went to visit Princess Chen Muyue of Annan and Princess Zhao Xiangxi of Korea.
Although His Highness Taisun didn't say anything, Ye Yueqing already treats her as a younger sister.
Everyone has feelings. His grandson may have forgotten it, or maybe he didn't take it to heart, but Ye Yueqing remembered it.
Etiquette-wise, it was Zhao Xiangxi and Chen Muyue who wished Ye Yueqing New Year greetings, but their current situation is a bit special.
Even on New Year's Eve, he stayed alone because he could not go to the palace without an order from His Highness the Grand Sun.
"Sister, has His Highness the Grand Sun mentioned me recently?"
Chen Muyue asked shyly.
Now, she no longer has the confidence she had at the beginning, thinking that His Highness the Grand Sun must be very fond of her.
However, it turns out that since the 50,000-strong army left the capital, His Highness Taisun seemed to have forgotten about her, and no news came from her.
I spend every night alone in my boudoir, and I can't even go out.
I can only look forward to it, hoping that one day His Highness the Grand Sun will be able to take me into the palace.
"Of course Your Highness will remember it, but you also know that there are a lot of affairs in the palace now, and His Highness has a special status, so it is impossible for him to spend time and night on this affair."
"This is the gift His Highness Taisun specially asked me to prepare and bring to you."
Ye Yueqing said with a smile.
Outside were two big boxes. Chen Muyue wanted to see what they were, but because Ye Yueqing was here, she couldn't open her mouth.
"Open it and take a look."
Ye Yueqing smiled.
The officials immediately opened it, and found a box full of silk and satin, and another box containing various food boxes. The aroma was fragrant, and they were obviously palace delicacies.
Chen Muyue did not focus on the food, but picked up the fine silk and satin and felt it for a while, then asked Ye Yueqing playfully: "Sister, do you think it would be good for me to embroider a cloak for His Highness."
Ye Yueqing was slightly startled. She didn't expect Chen Muyue to have such an idea, but she didn't think too much about it. Instead, she encouraged: "Of course it is possible, but you have to hurry up. If you can embroider it before the Lantern Festival, I would like to come to your highness."
Will be very happy."
"Yeah." Chen Muyue nodded heavily.
Compared with Chen Muyue, Zhao Xiangxi is completely different.
Perhaps in terms of personality, Zhao Xiangxi has experienced more, has more burdens, and is more stable in mind.
Facing the gift sent by Ye Yueqing, I guessed that it must have little to do with His Highness.
"I have thanked you for your hard work during this period, but here we are going to conquer the Japanese country in the beginning of spring. The output of gunpowder cannot stop, and it needs to be large."
"When the time comes, His Highness's Xuanjia Guard will follow him to Shaanxi for redress, and a lot of matchlock guns will be needed."
After some simple greetings, Ye Yueqing said in a deep voice.
I have to say that Zhao Xiangxi really helped a lot in the Gunpowder Department and played a great role.
Ye Yueqing felt that even if she did it herself, it would be like this at most.
Managerial talents are sometimes more difficult to find than professional talents. Things like overall planning do not just require talent and learning.
Although Zhao Xiangxi is a woman, she has an unparalleled talent in the field of gunpowder, and because she is the eldest daughter of the Zhao family in Fengyang, Goryeo, she has rich management experience.
In addition, people from the Gunpowder Department generally believed that Zhao Xiangxi was the concubine of His Highness Taisun, so no one dared to be a thorn in the side.
The operation of the entire gunpowder department is very smooth.
"Sister, is there any news from my house?"
This was her first time celebrating Zhengdan in the Ming Dynasty, and she was alone, so she inevitably missed her hometown.
Ye Yueqing said: "After Master Daoyan went to Goryeo, he was regarded as a national advisor. Now he is gathering troops in Busan, and the former army has occupied Tsushima Island."
"Fengyang Zhao family is also following you."
Ye Yueqing said it simply, and Zhao Xiangxi understood it clearly.
This has shown that now the family has been tied to His Majesty the Grand Sun's ship. One will be prosperous and the other will be harmed.
The implication of this is to make a good contribution to the Ming Dynasty. If the Japanese country can be defeated, the Zhao family of Fengyang will naturally benefit from it.
If not, no one knows what the situation will be like.
"Don't worry, sister, Xiangxi will not slack off and will definitely go all out." Zhao Xiangxi said seriously.
Ye Yueqing nodded lightly, and then said comfortingly: "Your contribution will be remembered by His Highness. Regarding your family, I have also sent a message to Master Dao Yan to take more care of you. Don't worry."
Ye Yueqing did write a letter to Yao Guangxiao.
However, what Ye Yueqing didn't know was that when her letter arrived in Goryeo, the tribesmen of the Zhao family in Fengyang who had joined the army had already been arranged as vanguards to go to Tsushima Island.