To get rich quickly, you need to be simple and rough

Chapter 107 Saving Queen Ma’s Son and Grandson 17

Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to have aged ten years overnight, like a wounded wolf king licking his wounds alone. The actions of Prince of Yan and Zhu Yunwen broke Zhu Yuanzhang's heart.

All Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking about now were the various scenes of his children's childhood. He asked himself if he had ever treated any of his children badly. He always thought that he had suffered for most of his life, and his children should not suffer with him.

After gaining the world, he treated his son well in various ways. He just wanted the Zhu family to enjoy wealth forever and his descendants to have a full meal!

When he was a child, he never wore new clothes. They were all made by mending old clothes. When the year was good, the whole family could have a full meal during the New Year. When the year was bad, his father's sad eyes seemed to be able to drip water!

That year, there was a famine. My parents and brother gave me their last piece of dry food made from bran. I didn’t know what to do at that time. The dry food was the size of a palm, but it tasted so sweet! Zhu Yuanzhang will never forget the look in his brother’s eyes when he ate the dry food.

My family members were starved to death! Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but pick up another sesame cake from the plate. When he thought of the past, he felt the smell of hunger from his bones!

After he sat on the throne, he built luxurious mausoleums for his parents and brothers. Only Zhu Yuanzhang himself knew that he felt deep guilt towards his family. He, Zhu Chongba, did not live alone, he wanted to live out the life of his parents, brother and sister-in-law!

Zhu Yuanzhang thought again of the time when the fourth child, who had just learned to walk, would cross his arms and ask for a hug from his father when he saw him coming back. What a good child! When did he become like this?

Zhu Yuanzhang slammed the table and waved his hand, and the four treasures of the study, the pancakes and the plate on the table fell to the ground:

"The fourth child is a good boy, and Yun Wen is not a bad person by nature! It's all instigated by those bastards down there! Do you think I can spare any of you?"

Zhu Yuanzhang bent down and picked up the pancake from the ground, wiped it on his clothes and blew away the dust:

"Don't waste these good sesame cakes!"

Zhu Yuanzhang picked up a pancake and took another bite. It was a bit dry. At this time, the eunuch Yun who served him personally had already handed him a cup of hot tea with great tact.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't like lukewarm water, he only liked steaming hot water. Zhu Yuanzhang picked up the teacup and sipped the tea.

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's face looking better, Eunuch Yun spoke hurriedly, "Your Majesty, it's time for dinner. The Empress and Consort Hui have just finished making some freshly cooked mutton dumplings, and the chefs in the imperial kitchen have just pickled some Laba garlic. Your Majesty, please take care of yourself. The Empress, the Crown Prince, and the Emperor's eldest grandson have been guarding Your Majesty in the outer hall all day."

Zhu Yuanzhang glared at him and said, "Why didn't you tell me earlier, old man? The Queen Biao'er Xiongying is now in good health!"

Eunuch Yun knelt gracefully, gently fanning himself on the cheek as he said, "It's all my fault for not explaining clearly. Your Majesty, the dumplings are already cooked. I'll bring them over to Your Majesty right away!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a fierce face: "Hurry up, you tactless thing! Ask the Queen Biao'er Xiongying to come over for dinner!"

Soon, Empress Ma arrived with steaming dumplings, while Zhu Biao held a bottle of rice wine in his left hand and a tray in his right hand containing salted peanuts, fried dried tofu, stir-fried soybeans, and a dish of shredded tripe in red oil. Zhu Xiongying followed behind, holding a bowl and chopsticks.

Zhu Yuanzhang picked up a dumpling and put it in his mouth: "These dumplings have to be eaten hot, they are so comfortable when they go into the stomach! Let's sit down and eat, grandson, pour some wine for grandpa! Dumplings and wine are better the more you drink!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was eating dumplings with big mouthfuls. Zhu Xiongying saw that Zhu Yuanzhang's wine glass was empty and filled it up for him!

Zhu Yuanzhang stroked his beard and pointed at the wine bottle, saying, "Grandson, pour yourself a glass and try it too. A man should drink big gulps of wine and eat big chunks of meat! Don't listen to the nonsense of those damned scholars!"

Those people who don't care about manners are just not hungry! If you let them starve for three days, they will rush to eat dog shit!

Did Emperor Huizong of Song pay attention to his manners? Wasn't he captured and imprisoned by the Jin people? Why didn't those scholars at that time argue about manners?

My eldest grandson, remember how our family won the throne. You should always keep the people in mind. As long as the people are well fed and clothed, who would be willing to rebel?

Zhu Yuanzhang took another sip of wine and said, "Grandson, please don't let those damned scholars lead you astray!

As long as you hold the silver in your left hand and the knife in your right hand, you don’t have to worry about those scholars not working for you!

If any wicked person dares to steal from our Zhu family, don’t hesitate to chop him off! If you don’t keep a close eye on them, these damned scholars will be able to spend all the money in the oil pot!”

Zhu Yuanzhang rubbed his nose and said, "Eat them quickly. The dumplings won't taste good if they get cold. Your grandma made dumplings. The meatballs are so delicious! Sister, you eat some too. Biao'er, let's have one!"

Zhu Biao drank a cup with his father and said, "Xiongying, you must carefully consider what your grandfather said. You can't learn this kind of real skill in the upper study!"

Zhu Biao picked up a piece of dried tofu with chopsticks and gave it to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Dad, you eat the vegetables. I still have to learn skills from you. If we only listen to those scholars, we will be so poor that we can't even afford to wear pants.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "You kid, just keep learning. By the way, Yilun is already eight years old. As a father, do you have any good family to marry him off to?"

Zhu Biao scratched his head and said, "I haven't really thought about this. Does Dad have any candidates?"

Zhu Yuanzhang took another sip of wine and said, "It's ready. Miss Xu's family is a good one! Yilun's mother is not of high status. If she marries into a bandit family, she's afraid her child will suffer. Miss Xu is capable. Her family has only one mother-in-law and a simple population. Miss Xu is not a troublesome person either. She's a good match!"

Empress Ma wiped Zhu Xiongying's mouth and said, "Your father is right. I've also noticed that the Li family has good character and has never been frivolous over the years. They're a practical family! Besides, the Marquis' family status is not low, making him a good match for Yi Lun! Girls are different from boys. Their blooming period is only a few years. If you don't take the good one, the rest will be ugly!"

Zhu Biao also had a very good impression of Xu Huizhen. She was not nosy but had excellent medical skills. She was like a mascot in the court. As long as the daughter of such a family did not commit suicide, she would surely live a life of wealth and glory!

Zhu Biao nodded. "It's all up to you, Dad and Mom. Yilun is a lucky child! After this busy period, I'll have to trouble Mom to find a partner for Xiongying! Dad and Mom are the ones who see things clearly!"

After Zhu Yuanzhang had eaten and drunk his fill, the family put down their bowls and chopsticks. Zhu Yuanzhang lay on the couch. Eunuch Yun washed his hands and helped Zhu Yuanzhang stretch his muscles.

Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes and said, "Hey, you must admit that you learned a lot from Miss Xu. The strength is just right.

My muscles and bones are so relaxed after the massage. Next time Miss Xu comes to the palace, send a few more clever ones to follow her and learn from her. The Queen is not in good health, and the Crown Prince is so brave, they all need a good massage!

You old fellow are lucky! Tomorrow I'll assign you a lucrative job! Go to the Li family and announce the imperial decree!"