Chapter 88 Adult Responsibilities

Zhu Xiongying is used to things like leaving the palace, but his younger siblings find many things very new.

"Brother, what are those people in front doing?" Zhu Qingning felt very strange, pointing to the group of people in front and asked, "Those people look different, I feel weird indescribably."

Zhu Xiongying explained, "They are all yin and yang households."

Listening to the name, you might think that they are engaged in divination or something like that, but Onmyohu is mainly about timekeeping. This is no small matter. Time, calendar, and celestial phenomena can all be involved in national affairs, so timekeeping and the like are very important.

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And Lao Zhu's control over household registration is indeed very important and strict.

Among other things, the household registration is divided into three major categories: civilian, military, and craftsman based on occupation. The Yin and Yang households are independent of the civilian households. As for the Pu family who was previously transferred to the Longjiang Shipyard by Zhu Xiongying,

Together with some of Zhang Shicheng's supporters who were severely punished by Lao Zhu, they are all despicable, and this is truly a case of never being able to recover.

At this time, a few beggars wanted to come over, probably because they saw that Zhu Xiongying and his party were either rich or noble.

But before he even got close, he was blocked by a group of people. Although Zhu Xiongying and others seemed to only have a few attendants, there were definitely many guards in front and back, overtly or covertly. Ordinary people would

Inaccessible, let alone a beggar.

Even at the feet of the Emperor, even though the people's livelihood in the Ming Dynasty has improved a lot in recent years, and even though there is a nursing home outside Yingtianfu City, there are still some beggars on the streets of Yingtianfu.

Some professions have always existed, including beggars, and those in brothels and bathhouses have also always existed.

After walking around on the street, Zhu Xiongying took his younger siblings to his eldest aunt's house.

Mei Yin is still very polite, and he is indeed Lao Zhu's favorite son-in-law. "I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Emperor Taisun..."

"Uncle, if you're like this, I won't be able to come over often." Zhu Xiongying spoke directly and said unceremoniously, "I was brought up by my aunt and my aunt, and I am the most affectionate with them. We don't need to be polite.

Let all my cousins ​​come over."

The three little kids, Mei Shunchang, Mei Yongzhen and Mei Jingfu, bowed obediently and seemed to have good tutors. But after a while, they started playing around with Zhu Yunxi. They were quite familiar with each other and were playmates who studied together in the main hall.

Classmates.

While Zhu Jingyi was talking, Zhu Jingwan and her consort Zhao Zuo also came, bringing their eldest son Zhao Rui and their second son Zhao Fu.

Zhu Jingwan was very happy to see Zhu Xiongying, "Xiongying, I haven't seen you for a few days, and I feel like you've grown taller again."

"Sister-in-law, if you call me that again, my grandfather will definitely scold you if he finds out." Zhu Xiongying said with a smile, "When the time comes, my grandfather will tell you that Princess Liu is a prostitute, and I want you to obey the instructions and not interfere in the government affairs.

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Zhu Jingwan said nonchalantly, "I don't have Princess Guantao's ability, and I don't have that much thought."

Zhu Jingyi patted her sister on the arm. Her sister was also spoiled by her mother and queen. However, she also envied her sister in her heart. She was loved by her father, queen and mother, and her brother also protected her. She was also close to Xiongying, so she was even more noble.
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"Sister-in-law." Zhu Qinghui took Zhu Jingwan's hand and said, "My mother-in-law also told me that you often hang out with Wu Xun's family. My brother is getting older now, so he should pay more attention."<

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Zhu Xiongying glanced at his sister, who was only one year younger than him, and asked in surprise, "Is Mom even telling you this?"

Zhu Qinghui covered her mouth and said with a smile, "Brother, my mother and concubine have said it. Last time, the imperial grandmother also summoned me and Qingning to ask if we had any acquaintances with the legitimate daughters of noble families."

"Xiongying, just tell me what kind of woman you like!" Zhu Jingwan immediately took care of her and said, "I don't dare to tell others, but I know what happened to Wu Xun's family. Nowadays, many people are looking forward to having daughters.

Stay here, waiting for you to choose your concubine."

Zhu Xiongying shook his head and said, "My wife's family will definitely not be too high. Most likely she will be from a count's family, and she will be chosen by others. If she is from a marquis family, it would be better to give up on this idea."
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Zhu Jingwan frowned and immediately said in disgust, "The family background is too low. It's not suitable for a small family."

"My mother comes from the Kaiping Prince's Palace, so my wife is not from a high family." Zhu Xiongying explained with a smile, "This is not just my intention, my grandfather and my father also have the same idea."<

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In fact, the commanders are not considered low, they are all second-grade. Of course, this is the commander-in-chief, not the third-grade guard commander.

What's more, with the capital commander as the lowest benchmark, there are many other families such as the governor of the Fifth Army Governor's Palace, not to mention the count family. In fact, if Zhu Xiongying chooses a concubine, he will have a lot more choices.

Regardless of the fact that at the founding of the People's Republic of China, a count was only one-third or one-sixth of the salary of a marquis. Ten years after Hongwu, Bo Zhilu and the Marquis were equal.

There were also twelve founding Earls named by Lao Zhu. That is to say, the loyal and Qinbo Wang Guangyang was killed, and the titles of the others are still passed down.

Zhu Jingwan was still a little unhappy and said, "That's too low. I would say that even if you are not looking for a Duke, you should be looking for a Marquis. You don't even have a title, so how can you convince the public!"

Zhu Xiongying didn't particularly care, and immediately said with a smile, "Huang Gu, today is different from the past. In the past, the family was higher, but it can't always be higher in the future. My grandfather and my father both have ideas about matters in the court. Wuxun's family,

It’s time to rectify and rectify it.”

Mei Yin and Zhao Zuo just listened carefully, and they probably understood some of the meaning.

His Royal Highness the Emperor Taisun said some words to them, deliberately letting them remind some martial artists.

In fact, many people have noticed this sign. After all, the Ming Dynasty is now peaceful. The military power in Wu Xun's hands must be further taken back. This is also the general mentality of the emperor, and he cannot always let it go.

Many people understand this truth, but they may also have some luck and feel that some things may not fall on them. Some people may be smarter and know what they should do at this time to make the emperor feel more at ease.
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Zhu Xiongying was a bit belated and looked at Zhu Jingwan and asked, "Sister-in-law, my grandmother must also know these things. I have already said that I am not in a hurry to go to the court now. Why do you always think about letting me go to the court?

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Zhu Jingwan stopped pretending to be confused, and said, "Heroes, you have been registered, and you are smart enough. Even if you don't go to observe politics now, you should let the civil and military officials pay more attention to you. You yourself

Tell me, how have you ever interacted with officials in private?"

Zhu Xiongying was silent. The whole family was counting on him to go to court early. What a big deal!

Seeing that Zhu Xiongying was unwilling to go to court, Zhu Jingyi and Zhu Jingwan didn't know what to say. They just felt that their eldest nephew had too many ideas. It's just that this child's ideas were so good that no one knew about them many times.

They can only be defeated.

Zhao Zuo is actually okay. He is also the governor and the magistrate, and he is just an official with no real power. Mei Yin has always been reused. He is also well-known in the court and knows a lot of things. The treatment of the emperor's grandson,

It can be regarded as unprecedented.

After going out and walking around, Zhu Xiongying felt deeply, not necessarily because his younger brothers and sisters felt happy after leaving the palace.

But Zhu Xiongying himself, even after leaving the palace, was still being urged to get in touch with more authority. What even made him feel speechless was that a half-year-old boy with less than full hair was urging him.

Married, what is this?

After returning to Kunning Palace, Zhu Xiongying complained, "Grandma, my marriage is really not in a hurry."

Empress Ma became serious. Zhu Xiongying couldn't handle this matter, "That's not possible. You have to consider these things. After you have chosen the person, we will teach you the rules for two more years. When you are fifteen or sixteen, you should get married. I will

My body and bones are still fine now, and I might be able to help you raise your little one. If you have to be busy with court affairs, just leave the house to me."

Zhu Xiongying looked at Queen Ma and couldn't help but sigh, "Grandma, you really like to take care of children. After taking care of your children, you take care of your grandchildren. Before your grandchildren have finished taking care of them, you are thinking about taking care of your great-grandchildren."

Empress Ma said with a smile, "That is also my blessing. Being able to raise a grandson means I am convinced. If I really have the confidence to raise a great-grandson, then I will be fulfilled. If I really meet my ancestors, they will all praise me."

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Hearing what Empress Ma said, Zhu Xiongying didn't know what to say. Empress Ma's thoughts and ideas are also very common. Chinese civilization has valued the continuation of heirs since ancient times.

Being forced to get married and have a baby, I didn’t expect that I couldn’t escape it. Especially at this age, it is even more ridiculous, but these things are definitely what Zhu Xiongying will face.

This is not a big problem. Just get used to it. Zhu Xiongying doesn’t feel that he is particularly enthusiastic about some things.

At least you don’t need to worry about something in this life, such as work, housing, betrothal gifts, etc. You also don’t need to consider family status and a series of other issues. Who makes Zhu Xiongying a privileged class now?

Empress Ma spoke sincerely and said to Zhu Xiongying, "Children from ordinary families are as old as you, and it's time for them to be sensible. Those from better-off families must either go to school or learn to take over some affairs. Children from poor families would have gone to the fields long ago.

Let’s get to work.”

This principle is also normal. Children from poor families have already become masters. What's more, Zhu Xiongying is not a child now, but he is still a teenager. In this era, he is about to become a man, so he is naturally half an adult.

Since you are an adult, you naturally have to shoulder some responsibilities.
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