Within the main hall of the Grandson's Mansion in the imperial palace of the capital.
Zhu Quan, Zhu Bai, and Zhu Yunteng arrived together to pay their respects to Zhu Ying.
These three were also the three people Zhu Ying trusted most among the imperial clan at present.
Zhu Quan and Zhu Bai were Zhu Ying's uncles, while Zhu Yunteng was his younger brother.
When Zhu Ying entered the main hall, Zhu Quan, Zhu Bai, and Zhu Yunteng showed him immense respect and immediately bowed to him.
"Greetings, His Highness the Imperial Grandson! May you live ten thousand years, ten thousand times ten thousand years!"
"We are family. There is no need for such formality." Zhu Ying waved his hand at them.
"Thank you, Your Highness."
The reason Zhu Ying had summoned the three of them this time was mainly to learn about the departments each of them managed.
After everyone took their seats, Zhu Ying spoke first. "The Grand Ming Empire saw many developments last year. Internal affairs, infrastructure, and military matters all achieved tremendous success."
"And naturally, none of this would have been possible without all of you."
Upon hearing this, the three men were naturally both frightened and honored. Zhu Quan was the first to speak. "We merely fulfilled our duties. The Grand Ming Empire's current strength is all thanks to Your Highness."
After Zhu Quan finished speaking, Zhu Bai immediately added, "If not for the series of national policies established by Your Highness, Ming Dynasty would never have reached such a flourishing age!"
"Your Highness is the pillar of our Ming Dynasty!"
It was clear that both Zhu Quan and Zhu Bai held Zhu Ying in great respect.
Zhu Ying nodded and said with a smile, "I summoned you all today mainly to ask about some