The scene in front of him was like being coated with a layer of honey by the sun, and the prince sat on the back of a horse and smiled confidently, looking particularly beautiful.

He must be fifteen years old this year, right? Zhu Youzhu thought so. At that time, because I wanted him to get the best education, I asked him to officially leave the cabinet to study when he was eight years old.

And the prince has lived up to expectations, he has been studying for so many years, and is known for his intelligence and cleverness. The lecturer often said that the book he had given him the day before yesterday would be able to recite it the next day. Within a few months, he had learned the elaborate etiquette of the court.

No, when he found that Zhu Youzhu was coming, he immediately dismounted and led the palace officials to kneel and greet him, and he was good at etiquette.

Seeing that he had grown up, Zhu Youzhu felt relieved, and couldn't help but recall his excitement when he was born.

Looking back now, his birthday is also very special, the date of birth is the twenty-fourth day of September in the fourth year of Hongzhi, and the time expressed by the dry branch is the day of the day of the month of Jiaxu in the year of Xinhai. If it is read in the order of time, day, month, and year, it coincides with the order of "Shen, You, Xu, and Hai" in the earthly branches.

Zhu Youzhu and the ministers all believed at this time that the crown prince in front of him would become a generation of virtuous monarchs in the future.

"Father, what are you thinking?"

A crisp shout brought Zhu Youzhu back to his senses and turned to freeze at the prince. His thick eyebrows were raised slightly rebelliously, and under the long, slightly curled eyelashes, there were a pair of eyes as clear as morning dew, almost seven points similar to his younger self. It's nice to have such a vibrant appearance. Zhu Youzhu laughed and agreed: "It's okay, my father is thinking, you love martial arts, you don't look like a father at all." ”

The prince smiled and said, "Father, the sons like to ride and shoot, firstly, to enjoy the sense of freedom of galloping horses, and secondly, to strengthen their bodies and defend themselves!" But don't worry, father, I only come to play in my spare time, and my sons and ministers have finished their studies! ”

"Okay, well, my father didn't blame you." Zhu Youzhu patted him on the shoulder, as if he suddenly thought of something, and said, "Since you have finished your studies, why don't you take your father out of the palace to play, let's go riding together?" ”

"Okay!" The prince's face burst out with infinite brilliance, and he seemed very happy, "My father is still good to me!" ”

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The streets of the capital under the Yang Valley are particularly gorgeous. On top of the horse, one was plainly dressed like snow, and the other was red like fire. There were so many pedestrians on the street that they couldn't help but look at such two men.

They have their own noble appearance in their gestures, like immortals, and they are unattainable.

"Father, why did you tell your son to be quieter?"

"We have just passed through many civil and official yamen, and this group of people likes to go online the most, so it's better not to be alarmed."

Zhu Youzhu replied jokingly. didn't notice that after hearing the words, the prince frowned angrily.

"Here we are."

"Hey, father, where is this?"

"You'll find out when I come in."

After Zhu Youzhu finished speaking, he took the prince's shoulder and entered a small shop. There are many weapons inside, but from the outside it looks extremely low-key.

Noticing the prince's puzzled expression, Zhu Youzhu explained: "This is a weapons shop, but it is mainly custom-made. ”

"What weapons did my father order?"

What a smart child, Zhu Youzhu didn't hurry to answer, Gu Zi went to the counter and whispered a few words to the shopkeeper, and then took a sword handed by the shopkeeper.

It is said to be one, but in fact it is two. Just because two swords are in one sheath.

As soon as he turned around, he heard the prince excitedly say, "Father, this scabbard is so special!" ”

"Hmm." Zhu Youzhu just answered softly, and then he was about to go out and take him to play somewhere else.

But he forgot that his son, he likes martial arts the most!

"Father," the prince immediately wound up, "this sword is so beautiful. The scabbard is special, and it's a double sword! Hehe, can you let my son take a look? ”

Zhu Youzhu paused, a bad idea suddenly appeared in his heart, raised his double swords and said, "Okay, take it and take a look." ”

Just when the prince's hand touched the blade of the sword, Zhu Youzhu suddenly pressed the mechanism on the scabbard.

Hearing only the sound of "poof", the hilt of the sword suddenly jumped out, which scared the prince a lot.

Zhu Youzhu let out a long-lost laugh, that smile was pure, fortunately there was no one around, if there was, he would definitely be infected.

After the prince reacted, he also laughed, took the pair of swords curiously, and praised while watching: "It's really interesting, it's really interesting!" ”

After trying the mechanism many times, he raised his head, looked at Zhu Youji, and then looked back at the sword, and asked embarrassedly: "Is there any use for my father to refine this sword?" ”

It seems that he likes it very much, and Zhu Youzhu doesn't pierce it, but just smiles: "As you said, use it for self-defense." ”

As soon as these words came out, the prince stuck out his tongue, and it was not easy to ask for it again.

Zhu Youzhu was both satisfied and amused by his true and lovely performance, covered his mouth and coughed lightly, and finally relented: "Zhao'er likes this sword? ”

"Uh-huh," the prince nodded repeatedly, "I like it!" ”

If Yingzhong knew, he would have given it to him, right? I still remember that she said that she wanted to read poetry for the prince when she came back...... Zhu Youzhu thought about it, his smile became a little suppressed, and he said, "Then give it to Zhao'er." ”

"Thank you Father!"

Zhu Youzhu shook his head, and then touched his head.

When he returned to the palace that day, Zhu Youzhu kept staring at the double swords in the prince's hand, and it was not until he was about to part that he suddenly asked: "Zhao'er, how do you think you can be a good emperor?" ”

The prince was still playing with the sword, and when he heard this, he raised his sword and said, "Protect what you want to protect." ”

That's a wonderful answer. Family, country, and the world, if you can protect these things, you can naturally be a good emperor. Zhu Youzhu nodded and said with relief: "It's very good." ”

With that, he coughed again.

The prince's face changed, and he asked worriedly, "Father, are you okay?" Let's go back to the palace and rest. ”

Zhu Youzhu looked back at him, and saw a full distressed look on his face. This made him feel heartwarming, at least - the prince's mind was still right.

"It's old...... Zhao'er, as a father, has never enjoyed any blessings in his life, but he has never wanted to live in the darkness of the past. And now with you, you are the only hope for the Father, if he is no longer there......"

The prince's eyes turned red when he heard this, "Father! ”

"Listen to your Father. That day will come sooner or later, do you have to remember what you said today and protect what you want to protect? ”

"Erchen heard! Father ...... "At this time, the crown prince is fifteen years old, and he solemnly promised Zhu Youji's words, but he didn't know very well how much he promised to ......