The moment he heard this!
A look of surprise appeared on Zhu Biao's face. He then said in astonishment, "Zhu Ying has been married for less than a year? And he already has a child?"
"Zhu Ying is truly fortunate."
"Married for less than a year, and he already has offspring."
Zhu Biao shook his head slightly, his face filled with emotion.
"It is good that he has started a family. Better still that he has children."
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, his aged face carrying a meaning that others could not easily fathom.
At those words,
Zhu Biao immediately understood.
"Indeed." Zhu Biao nodded slowly, his expression calm and steady.
He knew very well that, to an emperor, it was not necessarily a good thing for a general commanding troops outside the capital to have neither wife nor children.
After all, without the ties of family, once he was won over by the enemy, he could defect at any time.
But with children, those children became his weakness, a means by which the court could keep him in check.
This was imperial power!
This was the art of controlling subordinates!
"Father."
Zhu Biao bowed slightly, his expression respectful. "When the principal wife gives birth, a congratulatory gift should be bestowed to demonstrate the imperial family's grace."
As he spoke, the corners of Zhu Biao's lips rose slightly, revealing a gentle smile.
Upon hearing this!
"Haha."
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed heartily, his laughter echoing through the hall. "Biao'er, when all is said and done, the importance you place on Zhu Ying far exceeds that of anyone else."
"In the past, if those officials received a single favor from you, they would already regard it as being bathed in imperial grace.
"But when it comes to Zhu Ying, your favor has never ceased."
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