My father is Jiajing

Chapter 227: Warm and Loving Prince Yu
The Forbidden City was majestic and dignified in the morning light. The imperial guards on both sides of the Jinshui Bridge stood as straight as peaks on the palace road leading to the Wuying Hall.

Colorful flags representing various auspicious meanings are also placed on both sides, fluttering gently in the breeze.

All the officials in the capital who were qualified to attend the Two Kings' Crowning Ceremony in the Wuying Hall were now wearing formal court robes and crowns and sashes, and standing in order on the open space on both sides of the Wuying Hall, waiting for the ceremony to begin.

A majestic dragon throne was now placed on the high imperial steps in front of the Wuying Hall, waiting for the arrival of His Majesty the Emperor.

The musicians of the Ministry of Rites and the inner court were also ready to play the ritual music for the ceremony at any time.

The immortals in Chaotian Temple were also dressed in solemn purple Taoist robes, holding the ancestral instruments passed down from their respective sects and standing together with a group of high-ranking cabinet officials, waiting for the auspicious time to arrive.

Xu Jie, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet and Minister of Rites who was in charge of presiding over the ceremony, stood alone and looked very special.

This made Yan Shifan, who made an exception and stood by Yan Song, very unhappy.

At the same time, he couldn't help but look at his father Yan Song, who seemed to be distracted and asleep, with a look of resentment.

Originally, such a grand ceremony should have been presided over by the chief minister of the cabinet, but his father was old and had little energy, so Emperor Jiajing specially ordered Xu Jie to preside over the second king's coronation ceremony.

Therefore, as a junior cabinet minister, Yan Shifan was very unhappy that Xu Jie, who usually kept his head down and looked submissive, suddenly took the main seat.

However, Yan Shifan soon adjusted his mentality. After all, he (father) had the final say in the cabinet.

Even if Xu Jie was in the cabinet, he would have to ask for his permission politely before he dared to write the draft on the official documents and memorials from various government offices and regions sent by the Ministry of Public Administration.

So even though Yan Shifan was unhappy about Xu Jie being in the spotlight at this time, he was still very proud of it in his heart.

Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng, who were standing in the back row in the open space in front of the Wuying Palace, finally had the opportunity to stand side by side.

Although both of them worked in the Hanlin Academy, their daily work overlap was almost zero.

Although the two had chatted about their views on the political situation before, they only chatted briefly and never became close friends.

Especially after Zhang Juzheng was appointed as the lecturer in Prince Yu's Palace, the two never had the opportunity to meet and communicate.

For the second prince's coronation ceremony, as low-ranking officials in the capital, they were fortunate enough to enter the open space in front of the Wuying Hall to watch the ceremony. This was also a special benefit for the two of them as lecturers and readers in the Prince Yu's Mansion.

Otherwise, given their official ranks, they might not even be qualified to participate, let alone have the open space in front of the Wuying Palace.

After all, although the coronation ceremony of the two kings was grand, it was only a coronation ceremony at the prince level.

Therefore, the etiquette scope of this ceremony of coming of age is naturally not as large as the ceremony of coming of age held by the Crown Prince in the Fengtian Hall.

Therefore, some low-ranking officials will not be pulled in to make up the numbers and show off.

Although Zhang Juzheng was also conceited about his talent for governing the country and saving the people, and looked down on his peers, after going through the imperial examinations and the baptism of officialdom, Zhang Juzheng was still very sensible.

Therefore, after he and Gao Gong stood together, Zhang Juzheng also politely bowed to Gao Gong and said, "This humble official greets Mr. Gao."

Gao Gong looked at this young talent who was slightly younger than him, and examined Zhang Juzheng with a scrutinizing gaze. At the same time, he was also wondering whether Zhang Juzheng was qualified to educate Prince Yu.

After all, in Gao Gong's heart, Prince Yu was above all his hopes, and he didn't want Prince Yu to be delayed and influenced by a foolish and incompetent person.

Therefore, Gao Gong's gaze towards Zhang Juzheng was a bit more condescending. Although Zhang Juzheng was unhappy about Gao Gong's gaze, he remained calm as usual.

Gao Gong hummed slightly, "Uncle, there is no need to be so polite. We will work together in the palace in the future, so we should cooperate more."

Zhang Juzheng bowed slightly again and said, "Thank you very much for your guidance, Scholar."

Gao Gong looked at Zhang Juzheng's calm and composed expression, and couldn't help but feel a little approval in his heart, thinking that Zhang Juzheng had a good demeanor.

Gao Gong then asked, "What books did Uncle Da read with the prince in the palace?"

Zhang Juzheng replied: "What I read with Your Majesty are the imperial edicts of the Han and Tang dynasties."

When Gao Gong heard Zhang Juzheng's answer, he was a little surprised, and his impression of Zhang Juzheng became better.

Gao Gong said, "Very good, very good. The prince is not an ordinary prince. I am very pleased that your uncle can accompany the prince to study. In the future, if there is anything in the palace, you can tell me. I will definitely get the best help for you."

Zhang Juzheng was immediately surprised when he heard what Gao Gong said. He bowed to Gao Gong again and said, "Thank you, Master."

But in fact, Zhang Juzheng disagreed in his heart. He did not think that he needed to rely on Gao Gong to gain a foothold in Prince Yu's Mansion.

Zhang Juzheng believed that with his knowledge and ability, Prince Yu would definitely be able to recognize his talent and make him his trusted confidant.

Therefore, Zhang Juzheng had no intention of being inferior to others.

He also wanted to be a prime minister who was able to make decisions and rule the country.

Of course, as to the final outcome, that will depend on the future course of history.

Now, it all depends on Zhu Zaigui’s development!
When Zhu Zaigui and Zhu Zaizhen's sedan chairs arrived in front of the Jinshui Bridge, they both got off the sedan chair at the same time, and then, under the guidance of the ceremonial officer, they walked side by side to the front of the Wuying Hall to wait for the auspicious time.

Zhu Zaigui took advantage of this gap to look at Zhu Zaizhen standing beside him warmly and cordially.

Zhu Zaigui asked with concern: "Brother Zhen, I heard a few days ago that your respiratory disease recurred? Is it serious? Do you need me to find a miracle doctor for you?"

The frail Zhu Zaizhen was in a bad mood standing in front of the now handsome and elegant Zhu Zai'e. So when he heard Zhu Zai'e's kind concern, he replied indifferently: "Thank you for your concern, Third Brother. I have an imperial physician appointed by my father to follow me in my house, so I won't bother you."

Zhu Zaigui couldn't help but find it funny when listening to Zhu Zaizhen's reply. The last time they met, he seemed to have called him "brother", but how come just a few days later he became "third brother"?
This change is a bit strange. If there was no one to guide him, Zhu Zaigui would never believe that a bean sprout who had never seen the world would have such a quick change in attitude.

However, Zhu Zaigui did not care about the changes in these titles. Anyway, as long as Zhu Zaizhen was still so sick that he let the imperial doctors of the Imperial Medical Bureau treat him, his future fate would most likely be to have a child and die early.

Therefore, Zhu Zaigui would not have any fear towards this brother with such a tragic fate. He would only look at Zhu Zaizhen with pity and sympathy, and further express his care and concern as an elder brother.

After all, this is the royal family, and a caring brother is still very popular.

Therefore, Zhu Zaigui would not be stingy with his care and help, because the little fool Zhu Zaizhen would not accept it anyway.

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