Time Travel: After Seizing the Throne, I Lead the Ming Dynasty to Take Off

Even without considering the monarch and his subjects.

This was also the proper courtesy between a son and daughter-in-law, so Zhu Yuanzhang naturally didn't say anything.

With a smile on his face, he happily watched Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun bow and offer their blessings. Then he raised his hand slightly, laughed out loud, and said, "Hahahaha! Alright, alright, everyone get up. There's not many other people here, so that's enough."

His laughter was deep and hearty, and it was obvious that he was really happy at this time.

For Zhu Yuanzhang at this moment, being able to have fun with his son and daughter-in-law and listening to them say auspicious words was more joyful than anything else.

Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun each stood up.

Then I heard Zhu Yuanzhang muttering:

"Don't bother shouting 'Long live the emperor' or 'Long live the emperor'. I'm no longer an emperor, and I don't bother with that. Even if I shout 'Long live the emperor', it doesn't really mean long live the emperor. So many emperors throughout history have heard 'Long live the emperor' every day, and they may not have lived as long as I have."

"Now, we can only live one more year, see one more year, even if it's just one year, hahahahaha!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's tone was very open-minded and cheerful, and even gave people a sense of relief as if they had fulfilled their worldly wishes and cast aside the burden of worries.

However, these words fell into Zhu Di's ears.

But I'm not so happy to hear it...

His eyes flickered slightly, and his good mood dimmed a little. He increasingly heard from his father's tone the implication of "retiring to his hometown, enjoying his old age in peace, and ignoring worldly affairs."

His heart sank slightly, and he thought to himself, "Father even said something like 'I'm not the emperor'?"

However, the Chinese tradition is: the New Year.

Even though Zhu Di was very unhappy at the moment, he suppressed his anger calmly and said with a smile: "Father, what you said is true. Your son and daughter-in-law certainly hope that you can live a long and healthy life."

Since these words were spoken by his own son, Zhu Yuanzhang was of course happy to hear them.

He immediately said with a smile: "It's New Year's Day, why are you still standing? Sit down! Sit down! Speaking of which, ever since you came to Peking to take up your fiefdom, my father and I haven't had a New Year's dinner in years. Now is a rare opportunity."

Zhu Di did not refuse and directly pulled Xu Miaoyun to sit down.

He was a military man, and Zhu Yuanzhang came from a humble background, so he didn't pay much attention to complicated rules. Naturally, his relationships with his sons were not like those between other royal fathers and sons, who were not separated by a huge gap between the monarch and his subjects, and he had fewer concerns.

Xu Miaoyun slowly opened the food box she brought with her, which contained several plates of white, tender and soft millet cakes, as well as two jars of Tusu wine. This was a necessary custom during the Chinese New Year. Although the two lived in the north, they were born in the south, so it was natural for them to do so.

"My daughter-in-law and the prince have been in Peking. As your daughter-in-law, it is a rare opportunity for me to show my filial piety to my father. This millet cake was made by my daughter-in-law herself, and the Tusu wine was also brewed by my daughter-in-law with medicinal herbs seven days in advance. Your Majesty, please try it."

Xu Miaoyun is still as charming as ever. Her slightly older age has not made her face look much more weathered, but instead made her more mature and charming. She has a faint smile on her face, and she is graceful and well-mannered.

Zhu Yuanzhang became even happier after hearing these words.

His usual sternness and sternness had largely vanished, and he looked like a cheerful old man. He immediately picked up a piece of millet cake from the plate with his chopsticks and said, "You're still the same girl as you were back then, sweet-talking and mature and steady. A 'female scholar' from Yingtian Prefecture, capable of both housework and the kitchen, perfect in everything. Hahahaha! Xu Tiande (Xu Da's courtesy name) is truly blessed."

As he was speaking, the millet cake was brought to his mouth.

Zhu Yuanzhang ate it in one bite, smiled and nodded, saying: "The millet cake made by our daughter-in-law is delicious!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was quite satisfied with his daughter-in-law Xu Miaoyun.

Especially in recent years, the second, third, fifth... and many other sons who were serving in the feudal lords outside the capital always made mistakes, big and small. Only the fourth son in Beiping Prefecture was basically impeccable in his daily behavior and style. He also made many military achievements and was considered the least worrying one.

Zhu Yuanzhang always believed that it was very important for a man to have a good woman behind him when he was conquering the world, so he was naturally more satisfied with Xu Miaoyun.

When people are happy, they talk more.

Zhu Yuanzhang ate the millet cake and simply picked up a wine jar. He raised his head and drank a big gulp. He said, "Over the years in the northern border, the fourth brother fought against the Yuan thieves who were still determined to invade the northern border. He had to rely on you to maintain the palace and the rear. Our sister has a good eye!"

Xu Miaoyun blushed slightly and said, "How dare I compare myself to the late queen? Your Majesty, I am ashamed to accept your praise."

Zhu Yuanzhang said these words.

It was an acknowledgement of Xu Miaoyun, and in fact it was also equivalent to an acknowledgement of Zhu Di. Zhu Di was naturally very happy in his heart. He immediately put aside his previous anger and unwillingness and laughed happily.

At the same time, he picked up another wine jar.

He poured a cup into each of his own and Xu Miaoyun's bowls, and simply drank with Zhu Yuanzhang...

Zhu Yuanzhang was sentimental at this time, but Zhu Di was not. Although he was also happy, he would not forget the other important reason why he came here.