I want to be a grandson

Chapter 441

The look in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes gave him a critical blow.

What look is this?
At a glance, hatred is full!

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "You choose the concubine grandson for you first, and the rest is easy to talk about."

Hearing this, Zhu Yunxi felt a little better. No matter what, he couldn't question the man's ability.

He said with a smile: "Grandfather, why is there only a dozen or so candidates on this list? Grandson remembers that every time a girl is drafted, she only goes through various prefectures and counties in Daming.
There are 5000 beautiful women who can be selected to come to the capital. Even after a few more screenings, maybe 1000 people can enter the palace. Why didn't the grandson see it? "

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at him, and said: "That's the emperor's choice of concubine, you are only a grandson and not the emperor, can it be the same! If you want to be drafted by the world, let's wait until you become the emperor!"

"You're right...but I'm a great-grandson no matter what. There are only a dozen or so candidates, which is too small. It's a bit shabby. I want to spread the word. I'm afraid some people will say that you don't care about your great-grandson. .”

"Who dares to chew his tongue? Let's pull out his teeth! Let's see who dares to talk nonsense!"

After Zhu Yuanzhang was arrogant, he explained: "Although there are only a dozen candidates, they have been selected through multiple scrutiny and thousands of selections. It's just that there is no such big movement on the surface. , is no less than the draft, so you can be content!"

Zhu Yunxi had no doubts about this.

In an audition event, those selected may not necessarily be canonized as concubines, most of them are conferred as beauties or other low-level ones,

The choice of the crown prince and concubine is of great importance. Once the crown prince succeeds, the other party will become the queen, and the child born will also become the successor emperor.

This is related to the inheritance of the throne, how can you be careless!
It's just that when the prince or grandson chooses a concubine, it's really not appropriate to make a big battle.

Holding the roster in his hand, Zhu Yunxi said with a smile: "Grandfather, the grandchildren of the candidates on the roster have never seen each other, and they don't even know how tall, short, fat, or thin. Isn't this like a blind man feeling an elephant?
The concubine grandson learned that she is polite, dignified and gentle, and besides, the grandson has always envied you and the emperor's grandmother for their deep love, husband and wife,
Grandpa Huang, how did you know Grandma Huang?What was it like when you got married?Grandpa Huang is so majestic, he must be able to maintain a calm atmosphere at that time, and not panic at all..."

As soon as Empress Ma was mentioned, Zhu Yuanzhang had a comfortable smile on his face, and when he thought of how he and Empress Ma had known each other, and finally got married and married, he felt very happy and vaguely excited.

And people are getting older, and they also like to chatter about their happiest things, so Zhu Yuanzhang said: "You don't know, when I met your imperial grandmother..."

One was that Zhu Yuanzhang told the story of his acquaintance with Empress Ma, and said while eating that he was in a happy mood and ate an extra bowl of rice.

By the time Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, he had eaten his meal long ago, but he still looked like he still had something to say.

Zhu Yunxi also said these words at the right time, which aroused Zhu Yuanzhang's interest and praised Empress Ma's virtue.

In this way, Zhu Yuanzhang was too emotional and said a lot

Finally Zhu Yunxi took it over and said: "Grandpa Huang, you and Grandma Huang have such a deep relationship, it is really enviable, and my grandson wants to be like you... These women must be seen by my grandson."

"Grandpa Huang, there is no rush to choose a concubine, grandson will wait and see..."

Zhu Yunxi left the Jinshen Hall with a slightly disappointed expression on his face.

Wang Zhong and Li Fu could also tell that His Highness was not in a good mood, and they didn't dare to ask questions, they just waited carefully from the sidelines.

After Zhu Yunxi returned to the East Palace, he lay down on the rocking chair. It was cooler here and could dispel the heat.

Zhang Fu whispered from the side, "Your Highness, what's the matter?"

Wang Zhong glanced at it quietly, and said in a low voice: "How do I know, don't ask, it's better to be careful!"

At this time in Jinshen Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly as he looked at the list of concubines selected by his grandson.

He understood the reason why Zhu Yunxi left the roster and said that it was too late to choose a concubine.

Because the people on this roster are not very satisfactory to him!

Qingtong asked cautiously from the side, "My lord..."

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "What about the East Palace?"

Qing Tong reported: "Reporting to the Emperor, Your Highness took a nap after returning to the Central Palace, nothing else, but... Your Highness seems a little tired..."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "Order to go down and select a thousand beautiful women to enter the capital to choose a concubine for the grandson."

"Yes, slaves obey."

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed, shook his head and said, "Qingtong, do you think I'm really old and change my mind again and again, am I a little moody?"

Qingtong was taken aback, and hurried forward and said, "My lord, how could this happen? You are in your prime, when you are in your prime, how can you grow old..."

Qingtong knew why Zhu Yuanzhang said this, but he didn't dare to speak out.

"Oh, I'm really old, I worry too much, worrying about this for a while, worrying about that for a while..."

After a pause, Zhu Yuanzhang said to himself: "As for the selection of the concubine, we thought of the meaning of the grandson and made him happy. Xu girl is well-educated and reasonable, she is beautiful and wise, and she is capable of mothering the world. He has a good vision... …

But we are also worried that he is too sentimental, which is not good. As an emperor, how can he favor one person, if he neglects the harem, it will be bad...

Also, we are also worried that he is too closely connected with Xungui, if this makes his relatives powerful, what should we do... Xu Hui's ancestors are loyal and cautious, but they can't start with this..."

Zhu Yuanzhang felt a little conflicted in his heart, of course he knew who his chosen emperor grandson liked.

For Xu Miaojin, Zhu Yuanzhang can also agree with him from the bottom of his heart, and he is also willing to make Zhu Yunxie satisfied,

But at the same time, he also has his own worries.

Sometimes he really wanted to do what Zhu Yunxi wanted, but after careful consideration, he felt it was inappropriate.

Qingtong stood aside, not daring to speak. As an old man beside Zhu Yuanzhang, he knew when to say something and when not to.

After a long time, Zhu Yuanzhang asked, "Qingtong, what do you think Yunxi has in mind for the girl from the Xu family?"

Qingtong said with a smile, "My lord, this servant has never experienced the relationship between a man and a woman. How do you know that? Your lord, please don't be a slave."

Zhu Yuanzhang asked: "How deep do you think he has a relationship with the girl from the Xu family?"

"This... the emperor forgives the sin, but the slaves really don't know..."

Zhu Yuanzhang glared at him, held back no scolding, thought for a while and said, "You send the roster to the East Palace later, and say that he forgot to bring it. Check his tone and report back!"

"This..." Qing Tong looked puzzled, probing Chu Jun's mind, this is a serious crime!
If His Royal Highness finds out, I will have nothing to eat in the future!

"Um……"

Zhu Yuanzhang stared at him coldly, Qingtong had no choice but to accept the order immediately, "Yes, I understand, please rest assured, the emperor!"

To catch the ducks on the shelves, I have to follow!
Without realizing it, Zhu Yunxi fell into a drowsy sleep.

In the matter of choosing the grandson concubine, according to etiquette, I really don't have much say!

The ancients paid attention to the orders of parents and the words of matchmakers. Marriages are generally finalized by the elders, and their own opinions can only be used as a reference.

If a person insists on marrying someone, otherwise he will do whatever he wants, even threatening not to marry a wife for the rest of his life.
That must be a good story,
It's just the famous prostitutes in the Qinhuai River, and the good stories written by those literati and poets!

And most people don't agree!

Some people even think that this is disobedience to their parents!
If it's an ordinary person, it's okay to do this!
But I am the grandson of the emperor, and I want to be the emperor. If I am so indulging in my children's affair, it will be said by the common people that I am a fool!
And the woman I insist on marrying will inevitably become a troublesome beauty among everyone!
Once there is something unsatisfactory in the country's major affairs, or encounters some natural and man-made disasters, others will bring this matter up, saying that the other party is Daji from the terrace, Baosi from the lords of Fenghuo Opera, and Concubine Yang from Maweipo!

In the mouths of others, I will also become the cruel and innocent King Zhou of Shang, Zhou Youwang who played around with the princes, and Tang Xuanzong who loves his sons and daughters!

People's words are terrible, and they are like this at any time!
"Your Highness, Qingtong, the eunuch who is in charge of ceremonies, asks to see you."

"Let him in..."

Qingtong came to Chunhe Palace to ask for an interview, and saluted politely.

Zhu Yunxi also sat up from the rocking chair. He knew that Zhu Yuanzhang sent Qingtong to test him, so he naturally had to cheer up to deal with it.

Qing Tong said with a smile: "Your Highness, you left in a hurry, and you forgot to bring this roster. Your Majesty sent your slaves to bring it to you."

After speaking, he handed the roster to Li Fu who was at the side, and Li Fu put it on the table at the side.

Zhu Yunxi nodded, and said calmly, "Eunuch Laoqing is here, and I asked you to make a special trip."

"Your Highness is being polite. It doesn't matter if the servants run away. Your Majesty ordered that a thousand beautiful women be selected from all over the country to enter the palace for His Highness to choose concubines. They will arrive in the capital after His Highness completes the coronation ceremony..."

After Zhu Yuanzhang's investigation, although there were only a dozen people on the roster in the end, these people may also be the last ones to enter the East Palace.

But the concubine grandson couldn't do it in such a quiet and private way when she was in the election.

To some extent, you need to have some momentum. First, tell the world that the emperor's grandson has grown up and is qualified to govern.

At the same time, it is also a formality, with a countertop, to show that the royal family attaches great importance to this matter.

Qingtong asked again: "Your Highness, what orders do you have for this draft?"

Zhu Yunxi showed a smile on his face, and said peacefully: "Grandpa Huang thinks everything, and the lonely king has no objections, so please come with whatever Grandpa Huang thinks...

But there is one thing, let's forget about those with bound feet, the capital is far away, and it is inconvenient for them to walk, so why bother to force others to make things difficult. "

(End of this chapter)