Chapter 8, the position of the Crown Prince should undoubtedly belong to His Highness Zhu Wen.

The primary purpose is to communicate across the world, especially considering the slow dissemination of information in ancient times, which could occur after the emperor's death or the demise of the crown prince

It is very difficult to cultivate a child into a pillar of society, but it is exceedingly easy to raise a waste of potential

The emperor is likewise

It is essentially impossible for King Qin, Zhu Xiang, to be reinstated. Since he was summoned back to the capital last year, it is already fortunate that he has not been stripped of his princely title. His Majesty will never make a decision in his favor.

Legitimate children are not subordinate to illegitimate ones; therefore, all offspring born to the Chang family and the Lu family are considered legitimate children

If, like ordinary citizens, the burial takes place within seven days, many royal descendants will not have the opportunity to pay their respects

Born after the demise of his mother, he lost his biological mother at a young age and was raised by the Lü family. The Crown Prince Zhu Biao had a rather indifferent attitude towards him; it could not be said that he harbored any dislike, nor could it be said that he held any affection.

His Royal Highness Yunwen is no longer considered young, and he now often accompanies Your Majesty. If His Royal Highness Yunwen is not to be established as the Crown Prince, then who else could be chosen

Zhu Di is indeed commendable, possessing both reputation and military achievements

Indeed, this is true; it is not to say that he is acting, but rather that he is genuinely saddened by the death of his father, Zhu Biao

However, in such an environment, especially after the death of the legitimate eldest grandson Zhu Xiong Ying, the only one who could threaten Zhu Yunwen's position in the future, given his status as the eldest grandson, was Zhu Yuntong.

However, after giving birth to Zhu Yuntong, Chang passed away due to complications from childbirth.

However, although Zhu Jian is skilled in battle, he is excessively brutal and has a poor reputation

As for the legitimate eldest grandson Zhu Xiong Ying before his passing, he was personally raised by Empress Ma and Zhu Yuanzhang, to the extent that even Crown Prince Zhu Biao and Crown Princess Chang could only visit him occasionally

Upon hearing this, Huang Zicheng did not respond again; however, he clearly agreed with Yao Guangxiao's words and appeared quite confident.

This also adheres to the strict regulations of etiquette and law

The position of the Crown Prince undoubtedly belongs to Zhu Yunwen

The prince, in accordance with the order of succession, is naturally the second son, Prince Qin, Zhu Xiang

Although it is not very thorough, it has already fallen out of favor with Zhu Yuanzhang

Certainly, one could also depose the King of Qin for his lack of virtue and establish King Jin Zhu Jian in his place

After speaking, he quietly glanced around and whispered, "The Crown Prince has passed away, and the country cannot be without an heir for even a day. It is said that His Highness Yunnan is greatly favored by His Majesty, and I believe he will soon be established as the Crown Prince."

In comparison with the Lü family, the Chang family is evidently inferior in appearance

The imperial grandsons refer to Zhu Yunxun and Zhu Yunwen

Zhu Biao's character is aligned with Confucianism, emphasizing kindness and tolerance. This is also related to Zhu Yuanzhang's teachings, as he understood that a nation, no matter how large, will inevitably perish if it is overly aggressive

There are still two older brothers ahead of him, so it is impossible for Zhu Di to ascend to the throne, although Zhu Di feels very competitive about himself

Thus, he hopes that his son will not be like him, becoming an emperor at once, but rather will govern the country with peace of mind

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Thus, when calculated in this manner, it can be said that Zhu Yuanzhang had no real choices to speak of

Brother Da Yan, you false monk, it has been a few years since we last met, and you have gained quite a bit of weight. I suppose you have been living comfortably under the patronage of Prince Yan

Lü Shi, formerly the secondary consort of the Crown Prince, comes from a minor family.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Yao Guangxiao stood up and cupped his hands in salute, saying: "It seems I must wish my younger brother Zicheng a smooth ascent to success."

Yao Guangxiao said nonchalantly: "In the laws of the Ming Dynasty, there is the principle of establishing the legitimate heir, and no establishment of the eldest son as heir; brothers succeed each other in the event of death."

As for Zhu Yunjin, life has not been easy for him

In this way, Zhu Yunjing's situation becomes quite awkward

After weaning, he lived and grew up together with Empress Ma and Zhu Yuanzhang.

Due to the mother's nobility, Zhu Yunwen, originally a son of a concubine, naturally became the legitimate son

Zhu Yunwen, in this regard, is very much like his father Zhu Biao, and Zhu Yunwen's appearance closely resembles that of his mother, Lady Lu, which greatly pleases Zhu Biao

Yao Guangxiao feigned anger and said: "Well, my dear brother Zicheng, you would hide such matters from me."

The prince is forty-nine days, while the emperor is eighty-one days

It was just scheduled too far back

Certainly, there is no need to worry about preservation issues; ancient preservation techniques were quite advanced, especially within the royal context

The coffin of Prince Zhu Biao is stored in the Renzhi Hall. According to customary rites, starting from the day of mourning, numerous eminent monks will chant scriptures for a total of forty-nine days before the burial takes place

In a certain courtyard, opposite Yao Guangxiao, a middle-aged man dressed in Confucian attire smiled and said to him

It will take at least more than a month for it to spread throughout the entire Ming Dynasty

Yao Guangxiao became a monk at the Miaozhi Monastery in Suzhou during his youth, mastering the three teachings and maintaining good relationships with the academic leaders of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism.

In terms of legal principles, Zhu Yunzhong, as the earlier legitimate son, holds an equal claim to the throne as Zhu Yunwen, even after Zhu Yunwen was established as the legitimate heir.

In the cold and desolate mortuary, Zhu Yunwen's eyes were filled with sorrow, and he appeared to be in a state of utter bewilderment

Zhu Biao had two wives

The first was the Chang family, the eldest daughter of Chang Yuchun

Currently, Your Majesty has only two choices: either to select from the princes or to select from the grandsons.

Even in later generations, the ancient preservation techniques provide significant insights, and some methods that have been passed down are still in use even before Zhu Ying's time travel.

In the later period of the Ming Dynasty, the bodies of emperors could remain uncorrupted for as long as three months.

Now that the Crown Prince has passed away, it seems that the Lü family has become the ultimate victor.

After the death of the legitimate eldest grandson Zhu Xiong Ying, Zhu Yunwen became the legitimate eldest grandson.

Zhu Biao naturally treated his legitimate wife with mutual respect, while he showered affection upon his secondary consort, Lady Lü

Many of the regulations within the rites and laws, although seemingly cumbersome and strict, are to some extent influenced by the social structure of the time

Huang Zicheng paused slightly, but a smile blossomed on his face as he said with a hint of pride: "Indeed, Brother Daoyan sees through it all. However, the Emperor has yet to make a decision, and everything remains uncertain."

As a royal grandson, one merely lacks a bit of affection; the luxurious clothing and abundant food will certainly not be in short supply

As a member of a minor clan, Lu's selection as the secondary consort of the Crown Prince was undoubtedly due to her exceptional beauty

Upon hearing this, Huang Zicheng could not help but take a step back and said in a low voice: "Daoyan, you must not speak carelessly; be wary of the troubles that may arise from your words"

He once followed Song Lian, a master of Huang Zicheng, to study for a period of time. Although he did not formally enter the Confucian school, he still observed the rites of a disciple and could be considered a fellow student of Huang Zicheng, albeit in a loose sense

After the death of Chang's illness, Zhu Biao requested his father, Zhu Yuanzhang, to directly designate Lu as his successor wife

Huang Zicheng served as a scholar at Hanlin, accompanying the Crown Prince and had always been Zhu Yunwen's teacher, with a close relationship.

Wouldn't that lead to a joke being made

Although he was favored by Zhu Yuanzhang, he was not an excellent candidate to be crowned as the crown prince

Some subjects of the Ming Dynasty, or certain remote local governments, were unaware even after the heir apparent of the Ming Dynasty had passed away

While caring for Zhu Yuntong, Lyu Shi inevitably had to pay more attention.

Huang Zicheng was slightly taken aback and immediately said, "What do you mean by this, Brother Daoyan"

Yao Guangxiao replied with a smile, no longer referring to himself as a poor monk when it came to Huang Zicheng

As for why it needs to be stored for such a long time

The Ming Dynasty emphasized the importance of matching social status in marriage, so the Crown Prince's legitimate wife naturally had to come from a distinguished family.

"In the matters of morning and evening, it currently appears that no one can compare to His Highness Yunwen." Yao Guangxiao stated affirmatively

I am no match for my younger brother Zicheng; in the end, I am merely wasting time in the empty realm.