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Chapter 85 Prologue (2)

October 20, 20th year of Hongwu.

In early winter, the sky is clear and there is no wind.

Although there is no wind, it is also a bit cold. In the imperial garden behind Fengtian Hall, in the early morning, the plum blossoms with the frost of last night bloom proudly in the warm sun of early winter.

The blooming plum blossoms are paired with deep red palace walls, and glazed tiles with soft luster in the winter sun, which complement each other. They actually give the Forbidden City in early winter a hint of spring color.

When it was dawn, Zhu Yunxiu was called out by the eunuch, and then he carefully washed and dressed up, and started changing clothes under the help of the palace servants.

Today is the old man’s birthday, and the birthday festival that is celebrated all over the world.

The red robe embroidered with gold thread, five-clawed balls of Prince Dragon, slightly tucked, and the pleated ones below, also mixed with gold thread, making Zhu Yunxi look tall and handsome.

On the waist is a jade belt inlaid with twenty pieces of Hetian jade and engraved with dragon and phoenix patterns. Under the feet are black morning boots embroidered with two dragons playing with beads on their soft bottom.

On the case not far away, there is the most solemn crown of the Prince of Ming Dynasty, the nine-stand crown. (liumian)

The nine-stage crown is woven from rattan strips, with silk on the surface painted with black paint, gold edges inlaid around it, and a yan plate (yan) at the top, with a slightly curved arc in the first half, and a square shape behind it, representing the roundness of the sky.

On both sides of the crown are plum blossom-shaped perforations, and golden hairpins run through it. There are nine thin strips hanging from front and back of the top plate, connected in series with five-color beads like door curtains. It means not to look at evil or evil, and right or wrong are clearly distinguished.

Silk threads are hung at both ends of the jade horizontal line, and a round jade is hung, which means filling the ears.

It represents the origin of the idiom that deafness is the words of treacherous people.

China has been around for thousands of years. Since Emperor Shi Huang unified the six kingdoms, except for the Qing Dynasty, which shaved its hair and changed its clothes, the Nine Crowns are one of the most solemn crowns among the Chinese kings.

As the prince of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yunxi's crown was slightly different from that of the emperor, and Zhu Yuanzhang's crown was even more magnificent.

This was the first time Zhu Yunyu wore the nine-stage crown. This new crown was completed by the eunuchs in the seal and ribbons and ritual clothes supervision when he was awarded the title of King of Wu.

This was his first time wearing it, but it was also the last time. After today's court meeting, the crown of the prince would be put on the shelf and replaced by the brand new crown of the crown of the crown of the crown of the crown of the crown of the crown of the crown of the crown of the crown of the crown of the crown of today.

Clothes are also a great gift for China.

The prince's dress was very complicated to wear. Zhu Yunxiu stood in front of a glass mirror tall by a man, stretched out his hands, and let the eunuch dress up.

The mirror in front of me only had two sides in the palace, one used by Zhu Yuanzhang and the other gave it to Zhu Biao. Later, it naturally fell under Zhu Yunqi's name.

It is said that these two mirrors that were revealed were presented by maritime merchants thousands of miles away at the beginning of Hongwu's founding. (I don't know if there is a mirror at this time. It seems to be only available in the middle of the year, but the novelist's words do not need to take them seriously.)

I comb your highness’s hair!

In his ear, Park Wuying said softly. And as he finished speaking, another eunuch silently pushed a stool.

Zhu Yunxiu sat down on the stool. In the mirror, his long, dense black hair was like an ivory comb, and had a luster flow like flowing water.

Never apply oil on your head, Your Highness doesn’t like that smell!

Suddenly, a voice came from the side.

Zhu Yunxi turned his head and looked at it, and said with a smile, "Tortoise, are you in a big state?"

The person who came was Zhu Yunyu's personal eunuch, the Basha. He had been recuperating in the palace two months ago. He was sentenced too much that day, and now he is still limping when walking.

Today, even if I crawl, I will crawl to serve my master! The turtle went to Zhu Yunxiu with difficulty, and said to Park Wuyou, give it to me!

Park Wuyong held the comb and didn't move, looking at him straight.

The turtle shamelessly said coldly, "In the past, our family combed his hair!" As he said that, he snatched it, squeezed Park Wuyou away, and smiled at Zhu Yunsheng and said, "It's still a servant who serves Your Highness, others are frustrated."

Zhu Yunxiu saw this scene and smiled and said, "It's the same for anyone to comb it. If you are palace maids, I can still pick it!"

As he said that, he also laughed.

There is no beautiful palace maid around him, all of whom are eunuchs. Or he is a nanny who is in his forties or fifties and has a stern face all day long.

Zhu Yuanzhang ordered that before the prince was in the vassal state, there would be no palace maids around him. He probably was afraid that the princes and grandchildren would not be able to control their beauty.

The hair was slowly combed, and a slightly heavy crown was worn on the head.

In the mirror, Zhu Yunxiu's face was blocked by the silk thread strapped with beads, which was a bit violent but also a bit majestic.

Your Highness! The turtleman suddenly choked up and said, "I finally saw you this day." If the Empress is still there...

On a happy day, don’t cry! Zhu Yunxi smiled and said, “Let’s go, follow me to the emperor’s side!”

Yes! The turtle wiped away the tears and limped behind Zhu Yunxiu.

Zhu Yuanzhang had already gotten up and finished dressing.

Today, the old man wore a bright yellow dragon robe. On his head was a crown woven with golden threads. On it, two lifelike golden dragons and two dragons playing with pearls.

Grandson, see Grandpa Emperor! Zhu Yun bowed and kowtowed.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, get up!

Zhu Yunxiu did not get up, but instead kowtowed three respectfully. His grandson paid a birthday wish to his grandfather, wishing his grandfather as blessed as the East China Sea and as long as the South Mountain!

OK! Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said, Get up quickly, the ground is cold!

Then, Zhu Yunxiu stood up with the help of the palace servant, Grandpa Huang, why are you not wearing a crown?

The crown on the old man's head is not a ritual crown.

When I was old, my eyes were not good, and I still had so many beads and golden threads swaying in front of me. I was annoyed! Zhu Yuanzhang smiled.

My grandson didn't want to bring this! Zhu Yunxiu pointed to the crown on his head and said with a smile, "It's too heavy!"

We can not wear it, but you can’t wear it! Zhu Yuanzhang stood up and put it on Zhu Yunxi's arm and said, if you want to wear it, you will suffer the weight!

When the father and the other two moved, Park Bushen sang at the door of the hall, Your Majesty rose up!

Long live my emperor!

Outside the hall, there was a palace servant wearing auspicious clothes, and a large inner guard who was wearing rampant clothes knelt down and kowtowed.

Zhu Yuanzhang took Zhu Yun's hand and got on the imperial chariot while everyone was humbly bowing.

The old man sat on it, Zhu Yunyu held the side bar of the imperial chariot, and then the emperor's ceremonial guard slowly set out, aiming at the Golden Palace not far away.

The guard of honor walked very slowly, and everyone's pace seemed to be astonishingly consistent as the ruler had measured.

Wherever you pass, whether it is the plants or the palace walls, there are red silk flowers that represent festiveness.

But suddenly, Zhu Yunxiu's steps became awkward, and his heart was beating violently, and his mind was filled with the scenes when he first accompanied the old man to court.

The curtain on the imperial chariot was lifted a gap, revealing half of the old man's smiling face.

Dasun, are you afraid?

What's the matter with my grandson? Zhu Yunxiu straightened his chest.

Nonsense! The old man smiled and said, when we first went to court, we were so panicked that we didn’t know which leg to step first!

After being seen through by the old man, Zhu Yunxi smiled shyly.

Today is not only the old man’s happy day, but also the day for him. Since time traveling through time, he has finally gotten to that position.

In fact, he hadn't done anything. Everything he had come from the love of the old man in front of him.

Grandpa! Zhu Yunxi said seriously, grandson will not let your expectations down!

Don’t let down the people of the world, the best reward for grandpa! Zhu Yuanzhang said with gratitude.

Zhu Yunxiu smiled brightly, nodded vigorously, and his steps suddenly became smoother again.

Grandpa, is today your birthday? The ceremonial guard is moving forward slowly, and Zhu Yunhuang spoke again.

Many people didn’t know their birthdays in this year. There is a saying that Zhu Yuanzhang chose a day after becoming emperor.

Your grandfather had nothing but this birthday! Zhu Yuanzhang spoke slowly in the imperial chariot, his son's birthday, his mother's pain day! On the day your grandmother gave birth to us, I deliberately spent five dollars to enshrine our name in front of the Buddha in the temple, hoping that we will be safe and sound in our life!

Seeing that the old man was a little sad, Zhu Yunxiu comforted him, Grandpa, Grandpa and Grandma are watching in the sky, they will definitely be proud of you!

The old man rubbed the corner of his eyes, Grandpa, he will also look at you in the sky from now on!

Then, the father and father looked at each other and smiled at the same time.

The Golden Palace is right in front of you, and Zhu Yunxi's voice continues in the guard of honor.

Grandpa, you are a Libra!

What's that thing?

It is the stars in the sky!

You said that grandpa is the stars descending to earth!
Chapter completed!
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