amaotonovel Chapter 966 The Zhu family not only produces romantics, but also loves fatherly love and sonly smile
Chapter 966 The Zhu family not only produces romantics, but also loves fatherly love and sonly smile
There's a saying that goes, "A general is one thing, a founding general is another."
The same principle applies to the Ming Dynasty.
Although they were all provincial governors, the dozen or so provincial governors in the early years of the Ming Dynasty were all quite difficult to deal with.
Hu Weiyong was no easy opponent.
After Zhu Biao proposed training opera troupes in Liaodong, Hu Weiyong directly dragged the Jiaofangsi (Imperial Music Bureau) into the mess as well.
Hu Weiyong's reasons were very valid.
"I know little about music and dance, nor do I know much about training opera troupes."
“There are officials in the Jiaofangsi (Imperial Music Bureau) who are in charge of these things.”
"Why not just take them directly to Liaodong and let them focus on training opera troupes?"
"It can also be considered as finding a good job for the women of the Jiaofangsi."
During the Ming Dynasty, the Jiaofangsi (Imperial Music Bureau) was a court etiquette institution, on par with the Senglusi (Imperial Monks Bureau) and Daolusi (Imperial Taoists Bureau), and was under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Rites. The head of the Jiaofangsi was the Jiaofangsi Fengluan, a ninth-rank official, who was fully responsible for court music and dance affairs.
Under the Emperor's command, there were two separate officials, one on the left and one on the right, in charge of dance rehearsals, and one on the left and one on the right, in charge of music performances. Both were of the ninth rank.
As for the women in the brothels...
To put it bluntly, daughters from ordinary families weren't even qualified to enter the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment institution).
Of course, no normal family's daughter would want to enter the brothel.
That's the real cannibalistic den of demons.
Once the daughters of disgraced officials entered the brothel, they essentially lost their humanity and had no dignity whatsoever.
It was absolutely cruel.
Hu Weiyong's proposal to bring the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment institution) to Liaodong can, to some extent, be considered a good thing.
But considering the arrogant demeanor of the young princess of the Xu family, the existence of the Jiaofangsi (a type of entertainment institution) seems to make some sense.
Moreover, it must be admitted that most of the female relatives of convicted officials in the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment institution) were literate and could read, so they would definitely learn to sing opera much faster than ordinary people.
The only thing that surprised Yang Shaofeng was that along with the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment institution) to Liaodong was an imperial edict specially signed by Lao Deng.
The imperial edict ordered Crown Prince Zhu Biao, Imperial Son-in-Law Yang Shaofeng, Duke of E, Chang Yuchun, Duke of Han, Li Shanchang, Princess Funing, Princess Fuyang, Crown Princess Chang (surname unknown), Chang Sheng, Chang Mao, and others to return to the capital.
Upon receiving this imperial decree in Liaodong, Ms. Chang, who used to frequently meet with Black Sesame Dumplings, immediately went into hiding and refused to see them again.
Of course, black sesame dumplings have also been less likely to appear around Ms. Chang lately.
Because even the Duke of E, with his dark expression, wouldn't give the black sesame dumplings a friendly look.
Yang Shaofeng expressed his understanding.
After all, she was the apple of her eye, whom she had raised for twenty years.
Although he had been mentally prepared for it, Chang Heitan was still unhappy.
If he were to give a kind look to some pig who wants to steal his cabbage, the sun would have to rise in the west for that to happen.
Left with no other choice, the black sesame dumplings could only hide at Yang Shaofeng's house.
"This young lady secretly ran away to Liaodong for her little brother's sake. I wonder if she'll get a scolding from Uncle Chang?"
"I wonder what that girl is doing right now?"
"The weather in Liaodong is about to turn cold again. I should have reminded her to wear an extra layer of clothing a few days ago."
"..."
Yang Shaofeng glanced at Zhu Biao, then at his own short-sleeved shirt.
Is this what they call the weather getting cooler?
And, you black sesame glutinous rice ball, did you forget something?
"Sealing the wolf's lair, you bastard!"
The only prince in history to have ever gone to the northern desert to seal the wolf's lair, you bastard!
So you're not thinking about sealing the wolf's lair at all right now, but instead your mind is filled with the stench of romance?
No, why does your Zhu family have such a penchant for producing lovers?
Not to mention your dad, he was a typical henpecked husband.
Now you're like this again.
There's also the fourth brother, Fatty, and Zhu Jianshen and Zhu Youcheng.
What, is the skill of doting on your wife hereditary?
Yang Shaofeng was internally ranting, while Zhu Biao, after indulging in his infatuation for a while, finally remembered the important matter.
"Brother-in-law, do you think we might get detained in the capital and never be able to leave this time?"
“I always suspected that my father wanted to use the opportunity of getting my younger brother married to keep him in the capital like a beast of burden, and then he would run away to the northern desert himself.”
"Otherwise, why would he choose this time to have his younger brother get married?"
"..."
Yang Shaofeng couldn't help but roll his eyes.
You black sesame dumpling, tell your dad, "First there were rulers like Yao and Shun, then there were people like Yao and Shun."
The fourth brother had to beg Fatty to give him money for the war.
Zhu Houzhao even made his father's coffin himself.
It seems that your Zhu family not only produces romantics, but also a lot of filial sons who are kind to their fathers and devoted to their children.
Just as Yang Shaofeng was mentally ranting, Zhu Biao cheered him up and said, "We still have to run. Once my little brother is married and his wife has returned home, we'll hurry back to Liaodong."
Yang Shaofeng rolled his eyes again and said, "Why are you running?"
"As Your Highness just said, the weather is gradually getting cooler."
"In another month or two, it's probably time for winter and snow."
"When the snow turns to ice, carriages and horses will be unable to move an inch, and there will be no food supplies. What does Your Highness plan to use to conquer the Wolf Mountain?"
Zhu Biao was slightly taken aback, while Yang Shaofeng sighed softly and said, "Let's wait."
"Wait until the railway is completed, until the grain and fodder are sufficient, and until all the cities on the grasslands are built."
"In any case, the Duke of Han has the final say on logistics, while the Duke of E has the final say on warfare."
"Since they didn't mention sending troops, it means their preparations aren't sufficient."
"It might have to wait until next year."
"This period of time can also be used to deal with this big trouble."
……
"Ugh~"
"啕~"
Jin'er, who had never been seasick before, suddenly became seasick.
Zhu Su, the fifth brother, who responded along with Zhu Biao and Yang Shaofeng, volunteered to take Jin'er's pulse. Then, with a serious expression, he told Yang Shaofeng, "Congratulations, brother-in-law! My mother has been making these little clothes for so many years, and they are finally going to be put to use."
Yang Shaofeng was stunned at first, then he felt a little seasick, and his head was buzzing.
Is Jin'er pregnant?
Am I going to be a father?
Damn it, I wasn't prepared for this at all!
Seeing Yang Shaofeng's bewildered expression, Jin'er suddenly felt uneasy and asked, "What's wrong? Is my husband unhappy?"
Yang Shaofeng snapped out of his daze, suddenly grabbed Jin'er's hands, and laughed loudly, "Happy, happy, your husband is very happy."
Jin'er smiled, while Zhu Biao rummaged around in his pockets and pulled off a jade pendant, stuffing it into Jin'er's hand: "Sister, this is a gift I prepared for my little nephew. When he turns one month old, I will give him another gift."
Not to be outdone, Zhu Laowu exclaimed, "I'll write down a few prescriptions for Sister Jin'er right away to help her recover, and I guarantee that both Sister Jin'er and her nephew will be healthy!"
Li Shanchang stroked his beard and smiled, then turned to Yu Tongyuan and said, "Make sure the ship sails more steadily. Also, send someone by fast boat to the capital to inform the Emperor and the Empress of the good news."