"Mother, I expected to get your permission."

After Zhu Kai finished speaking, he looked at Xu Miaoyun.

"Why don't you come with me? It would be more important if we go together."

Zhu Di saw that his second brother actually attached so much importance to his mother. In fact, in the entire harem, many people looked down on his mother. After all, she was a foreign woman, and a foreigner who had surrendered after being defeated in the war.

"Brother, there's no need to be so formal. You can just follow me. Why bother your sister-in-law?"

"The prince and I are of one mind, so it's more appropriate for us to go together. You don't have to worry about these things, let's go together.

Anyway, it's better to let the Crown Princess have a good rest here for a while. We just talked for such a long time, and I'm sure she must be tired."

"Yes, the Crown Princess is really tired after talking to you for a long time with a big belly. Let him lie down in the back for a while."

"That's not necessary. My body is not as delicate as you think. After all, I am also a Jiangmen Tiger Girl."

The Crown Princess was quite gentle and easy-going. After everyone had agreed on these things, Zhu Kai took Xu Miaoyun and Zhu Di to meet Zhu Di's biological mother.

The reason why Zhu Kai wanted to meet him alone was mainly because he wanted to discuss with him the matters between Zhu Di and Xu Miaojin.

"Brother, you have indeed given us face by doing this, but I am afraid that my father will be unhappy if he finds out."

"What's there to be unhappy about? Concubine Xi has always been favored by the emperor, and you are also a very good son. Why should the emperor be unhappy? We just need to grasp the degree of these things.

If the emperor knew that we took the initiative to visit your mother, he would feel very relieved. He doesn't want his son to be disloyal, unfilial, unkind and unjust. "

"Brother, how can you say that? Who would say that about themselves?"

"I'm just giving an example. Besides, your mother is my elder. Even if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince comes in person, he still has to follow the etiquette.

I took you out for more than a year, but I didn't take good care of you. Look how thin you are now. I know you are a very cautious child.

There are many things that I dare not say too much in front of you, and I am always very careful when I am with you, but I hope that there will be no rifts between us brothers in the future.

If you have anything on your mind, you can tell me directly. I will never refuse anything that I can satisfy. This is the tacit understanding between us brothers. I hope you can understand it. "

"Brother, I didn't expect that you would have so many concerns when we two brothers get along. You don't have to think too much. I am always honest in front of you."

"Second brother can understand these things. The tacit understanding between us brothers does not need too much explanation. When I meet your mother later, I have a lot to say to her. At least I want to tell her that as long as you stay with me, I will never let you suffer any loss.

As a mother, I don’t want my son to have great success or achievements.

All he wants is for them to grow up healthy, happy and safe. It is not easy to do this in the royal family, and I understand his mentality."

Zhu Kai is a person who is good at thinking from other people's perspectives.

"Second brother, I never expected that you would consider the issue from our mother and son's perspective.

In the entire palace, you are the only one who treats me the best.

If one day I am needed, I will do my best, even if it means going through fire and water.

returning a Favour many times more.

I will always remember the kindness my second brother has shown me.”

"I didn't expect that you are usually not good at speaking, but when you speak, you still have a lot to say."

The reason why Zhu Kai is so good to Zhu Di is simply because he is the future Yongle Emperor. Zhu Kai also thinks that it is not easy for him to travel through time, so he must cherish this opportunity and please Zhu Di.

Even those who have traveled through time will experience birth, aging, sickness and death.

He hopes that when he is older, he can help his first brother who he can rely on.

I've been so good to him since he was a child, he wouldn't be so bad to me.

Besides, Zhu Kai himself was not interested in the position of emperor. The only thing he wanted was to make more money. He hoped that after Zhu Di became emperor, he would not treat him like a pig to be slaughtered.

"Zhu Di, I don't want to say too much about other things. The key is that you have to remember what you said."

"what?"

When Zhu Di heard Zhu Kai say this, he was a little confused.

"Brother, why do you say that suddenly? It's as if something is really going to happen, and you can't predict it."

"Things change. Now I am taking care of you, but one day you will have the chance to take care of me. If that day comes, you must show mercy to my second brother."

"Brother, it's not as serious as you said. We all still have to rely on our eldest brother. But don't worry, since I have already promised, I will never break my promise."

"Then swear an oath first!"

When Xu Miaoyun saw Zhu Kai, he found it hard to accept the outrageous behavior of the two of them on the road, so he quickly walked to Zhu Kai and whispered.

"Oh, Your Majesty, it's already this hour, and you're still saying this. Stop it, it's not nice for the two of you to swear an oath in public.

If other people hear this and the emperor hears it, he might think there is some conflict between you brothers, so stop saying this."

Fortunately, there is a calm and steady person like Xu Miaoyun who is always by Zhu Kai's side, so he doesn't have to do too many outrageous things.

"Hehehe, well, since things have developed to this point, let's talk about it later. As long as I get some promises from you, it will be fine. What Xu Miaoyun said just now is that it is indeed not good to swear an oath in public.

Moreover, we are all royal aristocrats, so if we say anything unpleasant, we will involve our father, mother, and brothers.

After all, we are brothers and a family. There is no need for any vicious words or oaths.

You just need to remember what you said. When you become successful in the future, don't forget your second brother. Your second brother will depend on you for the rest of his life."

Zhu Di knew that his second brother was sometimes unreliable and he did not take what he said seriously but just listened to it casually.

Zhu Kai brought Xu Miaoyun to Concubine Yi's palace. Although she was a woman from a foreign race, the fact that she was favored by Zhu Yuanzhang also showed that he was very capable.

At least in the eyes of some people, Concubine Yi is very different from other people in the palace.

Xu Miaoyun smiled gently and said to Zhu Kai.

"It seems that father is still very good to Concubine Yi. Fifth brother should be relieved to see this." Zhu Di knew in his heart that his mother was just a concubine. Even if she had the support of the Mongolian Yuan tribe, she would not be able to take care of herself.

Zhu Yuanzhang could bring Concubine Yi to the palace because of her beauty and tribe and make her his favorite concubine, but he could also neglect the mother and son because of the tribe behind her.

Perhaps, this is just a double-edged sword.

"We, mother and son, are naturally grateful for the grace of our father, and we dare not slack off in the slightest."

"Fifth brother, when you were in the Mongolian tribe, you did everything you could to gain face in front of our father. It seems..."

Zhu Kai stopped talking here. He felt that as a child, his parents' preference was his greatest asset, and Crown Prince Zhu Biao did not have to worry about anything in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

A child like Zhu Di had to try his best to perform well in front of Zhu Yuanzhang in order to have a chance to be noticed. At this time, Zhu Di did not want to fight for power.

He knew that his father favored his eldest brother Zhu Biao, and his second brother Zhu Kai was so smart and clever, so he had no chance at all. He could only hold on to his two brothers tightly to have a foothold of his own.

Zhu Di was also a man who knew the times very well.

Just like this, several people, each with their own thoughts, entered Concubine Xi's palace.

Concubine Yi was sitting in the room. She knew that Zhu Yuanzhang was preparing a family dinner tonight, and she was wondering whether she could be invited. If she could go, she would have the opportunity to see her son again.

The time that mother and son spend together is too short. How could he not miss his own son?

"Second brother, please come in..."

"Let's go, don't be polite, there's no need to follow any rules in front of my second brother, this is also your mother's palace, it's no different from your own home.

You are the emperor's son, and the entire Forbidden City is your home."

Zhu Di lowered his head and smiled bitterly.

"I dare not say such a thing. The entire Forbidden City is my home? No, no, no, that's not the case."

"Alright, alright, let's go in."

Xu Miaoyun followed Zhu Kai, and the two walked hand in hand to the main hall of Concubine Yi.

At this moment, Concubine Yi was already sitting in the main seat, waiting for Zhu Kai and the others to greet her.

"Prince Zhu Kai of Sai, and his wife have come to see the Queen Consort Xi. May the Queen be in good health and may she be blessed with long life!"

"Princess Sai greets Her Majesty, Princess Xi. May Your Majesty be blessed with good fortune and happiness."

"Your Highness, please stand up quickly. There is no need to be so polite. It is I, as a mother, who should thank you very much. You have taken care of my son Zhu Di for more than a year.

This child is a bit dull, and he must have caused you a lot of trouble. As a mother, I feel really uneasy in the palace, and I am always worried about how my son is doing in the border areas."

"My Lady, you are being too polite. Zhu Di is my brother, and it is my responsibility and obligation to take care of him."

Concubine Yu nodded and smiled.

"Your Highness, no one in this world should take care of anyone, even brothers. You have taken great pains to take care of Zhu Di and raised him to be so outstanding. If I, as a mother, am not grateful, I would be a heartless person."

As he spoke, Zhu Kai pulled Xu Miaoyun up.

"Someone, come and find a seat for the prince and princess."

Zhu Di was smiling beside him. This was one of the few times he could relax his brows. He could always feel at ease in front of his mother.

Concubine Yi looked at Xu Miaoyun with a smile on her face, her eyes full of love.

Zhu Kai looked at the other person's eyes and didn't know why he felt a little nervous.

However, Zhu Kai reacted after a while. He thought that Concubine Xi liked and admired Xu Miaoyun so much, maybe it was destined.

After all, in history Xu Miaoyun was indeed her daughter-in-law. Even if this was destined to happen and was changed by herself, there were still some strange emotions involved.

"My Lady, why are you looking at me like that?"

"This is really a gift from God. General Xu Da has taught his daughter well. It is a blessing accumulated over several lifetimes to have a daughter like you. Look at this child, she is like a flower."

Zhu Kai also felt humorous at this time.

"Hey, Madam Concubine Xi, you said my princess is a flower. Does that mean she is a flower stuck in cow dung?"

"That's not what I meant, and I didn't mean it that way."

"My Lady, please don't take it personally. I just like to joke around. I don't mean anything else."

When Concubine Yi was young, she was also a bright and beautiful woman who rode a horse. She was trapped in the deep palace like a bird in a cage, so she envied people who had freedom.

"I don't love the willows on the palace walls, but I am misled by my status. Flowers bloom and fall at their own time, and I always rely on the Lord of the East. I don't know where to go, and I don't know where to stay. When the grassland is full of green, don't ask me where to go."

Concubine Xi began to repeat these words unconsciously.

Xu Miaoyun had been well-educated since childhood, so she naturally understood all this, and she still felt a little sad, which made Xu Miaoyun feel more sympathetic towards him.

"My Lady, please don't say that. You are just overthinking because you are pregnant."

"I want to talk about the palace affairs, but I dare not say anything in front of the parrot."

Zhu Kai said this to remind Concubine Xi that the key point was at this time, and no one knew what special situation might happen. Although Ma Xiuying was not the kind of person who would fight with concubines in the palace, it would not be good if something happened.

"General Xu Da has two daughters. I didn't expect them to be so outstanding. Is this a family tradition? I remember you have a younger sister?"

It was not easy for Concubine Yi to bring up this matter on her own initiative. She knew that Zhu Kai was a trustworthy person and someone worthy of entrustment, so there would be no problem in handing this matter over to him.

Xu Miaoyun also knew what the other party was thinking, which coincided with Zhu Kai's idea. They were both thinking about how to tie their interests together.

"My Lady, please don't bring up this matter for now. I know what you mean, but if Father doesn't bring up some things, I don't know what to do.

I have no other purpose for coming here today, except to invite you, Concubine Xi, to attend the family dinner tonight. This is what my mother wanted." (End of this chapter)