When Zhang Jing spoke, he had a happy expression on his face. His chubby round face had a hint of joy, as if he was very happy. At the same time, he appeared a bit more simple and honest. He looked like a kind and fat grandfather.
After getting off the carriage, Zhu Yijun glanced at Zhang Jing and then stood on the carriage and stretched.
Zhang Jing didn't see his Imperial Majesty's very unsightly posture.
In the past two years, the court had become more stable and Dongchang had less time to show his face. Zhang Jing's performance outside was more of a benevolent and kind eunuch. Very few people could connect him with the previous iron-blooded eunuch.
Whether it was intentional or not, Zhang Jing's weight had increased very quickly. It was as if he was feeling more relaxed and fat.
After getting off the carriage, Zhu Yijun reached out to hold Tsetseg and helped her get off the carriage.
In reality, Zhu Yijun also wanted to take Empress Wang out for a walk. However, Empress Wang was the Empress and it wouldn't be good if she went out of the palace.
Although Tsetseg was a concubine, she had fewer concerns. In addition, Tsetseg was from Walla, so no one would find fault with her.
Of course, there was another reason. Zhu Yijun taking Tsetseg was actually sending a signal to the outside world that Zhu Yijun favored Tsetseg very much. As for who this signal was sent to, of course, it was to Sanniangzi and her son, who were about to come to the capital.
Tsetseg also understood. After her family's letter was sent back before the New Year, she begged the Emperor.
The Emperor agreed to let her parents enter the capital. This was good news for Tsetseg, but things would become complicated because of this.
Once the Emperor gave up on Sanniangzi and turned to support Tsetseg's family, the originally stable Walla would probably instantly become turbulent.
Walla's reaction wasn't slow. Sanniangzi quickly sent someone to send an invitation to the capital.
Zhu Yijun naturally wouldn't stop Sanniangzi from entering the capital, so Sanniangzi was allowed to enter the capital.
Zhu Yijun pampered Tsetseg, which was also a signal to the outside world. Of course, this signal would definitely reach Sanniangzi.
In the past two years, the trade between Daming and Wala had been very intense. Half of the cement road leading to Datong had already been built.
Under such circumstances, Sanniangzi's business partners could be said to be all over Daming. There were a lot of people who wanted to buy cattle and sheep from Sanniangzi. Horses were also desired by everyone. Naturally, Sanniangzi was in high demand.
In addition, the Wala population was not small and their purchasing power was high. The merchants also wanted to sell their goods to Sanniangzi.
Zhu Yijun basically didn't have any hope for these businessmen's despicable behavior, even if they were influential businessmen.
If it involved state secrets, such as reselling some contraband, these people might hesitate for a while. However, they basically didn't care about things like inquiring about information.
If the water was too clear, there would be no fish. Zhu Yijun had never overestimated these people's despicable behavior.
Honours and relatives were the same. If they did something that betrayed the country, it would actually be more harmful.
However, with Daming's current strength and Zhu Yijun's current strength, it was no problem to intimidate these people. No one could jump around at this time.
Although Dongchang's Internal Factory and the Imperial Bodyguard didn't act, Zhu Yijun's intelligence budget every year increased by a large amount.
"Your Majesty, the pear blossoms here are actually going to bloom!"
Tsetseg looked at the pear trees planted on both sides of the road and said with a smile.
The Temple of Meritorious Officials. A lot of thought had been put into the construction here, especially the pear trees on both sides of the road. Now, it had become a magnificent scenery of the Temple of Meritorious Officials. The Ten Li Pear Garden was very famous.
Once the pear blossoms were in full bloom, the pear blossoms would be like snow, and the people would be wearing fresh clothes and riding on horses. It was a scene of Daming's prosperity.
"It should be blooming in a few days!"
Zhu Yijun said with a smile. The group followed the crowd and walked inside. There were many stalls on both sides of the road, and there were also people who were doing martial arts. It was very lively.
"Yo, there are people selling meat skewers!" Zhu Yijun said with a smile as he walked a few steps forward.
Zhu Yijun was surprised and happy to see this scene. A big iron donkey, charcoal, and big meat skewers.
The meat skewers weren't small like the ones in the future, but really big skewers.
As the charcoal roasted, the fat dripped onto the charcoal, making a squeaking sound and emitting a tempting fragrance.
There was also a round donkey on the side with roast ducks and roast chickens hanging on it. They were roasted to a golden brown and looked very tempting.
Many people surrounded the stall and bought one. Then, they ran into the pear forest to feast on it.
Zhu Yijun looked at the bustling scene, but he didn't have the intention to eat.
It wasn't that he was afraid of being poisoned, but his stomach had a problem. All these years as the emperor in the palace, although Zhu Yijun didn't have a lot of food for each meal, he definitely didn't get tired of eating delicacies, or even better.
If he really had such a big meat skewer outside, it would be hard for Zhu Yijun to guarantee that he wouldn't have a stomachache.
Seeing that Zhu Yijun didn't have the intention to eat, Zhang Jing suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.
Just when Zhu Yijun was about to walk over, he didn't expect to see an acquaintance. This person was wearing a cyan robe, and a folding fan was inserted inside. He had the style of a rich playboy, holding a big meat skewer in his hand, and eating it with grease dripping from his mouth.
Seeing this scene, Zhu Yijun suddenly shook his head helplessly. "Go and call him over!"
"Yes, young master!" Zhang Jing replied, and hurriedly walked towards the young man.
The young man didn't expect to see Zhu Yijun here, and when he saw Zhang Jing, he was stunned. When he saw Zhu Yijun waving his folding fan with a smile on his face, his body trembled.
He stretched out his hand and stuffed the meat skewer into the hands of his follower, and quickly walked in front of Zhu Yijun.
"Brother!"
Arriving in front of Zhu Yijun, the young man didn't hesitate, and bowed respectfully to Zhu Yijun.
"Alright!"
Zhu Yijun waved his hand, and smiled. "Today I came out for a walk, and didn't expect to meet my brother here. This makes me happy. Since that's the case, let's have a walk together."
This person was none other than Zhu Yijun's younger brother, King Lu, Zhu Yiliu.
Because of Zhu Yijun's tutelage over the years, and the fact that he didn't succumb to the vassal state, King Lu's Zhu Yiliu was a completely different person from the one in history.
Now, he spent his days in the Grand Council, and would occasionally go to the Imperial Hall to have some fun.
He was also the one who was most enthusiastic about the Northern Expedition, and looked as though he was ready to go to battle.
Zhu Yijun didn't comment on this. Zhu Yiliu was indeed talented, but it wasn't realistic to say how talented he was, or how good he was at fighting.
His demeanor was the best way to describe him.
"Is the food here not good?" Zhu Yijun looked at Zhu Yiliu, and teased him. "Why did you come here to eat?"
"Your younger brother was bored at home, and came here to watch the commotion. I saw that the meat was good, and so I came here to eat." Zhu Yiliu explained awkwardly.