My father, Zhu Di, was granted a second life by Zhu Yuanzhang.

Chapter 100 Are you made of iron?

After dinner, Zhu Gaoxi and Zhu Youdun went to the Qianqing Palace to work overtime on the remaining memorials.

Upon seeing them, the old emperor was surprised and scolded them affectionately, "Why didn't you go to bed earlier? Why did you come over so late at night?"

"Grandpa, Brother Yuexi will be going to the palace tomorrow morning to learn how to operate the mimeograph machine," Zhu Gaoxi said affectionately, snuggling up to his grandfather. "He can review the memorials in advance and make time to explain every step of using the mimeograph machine so that Uncle Eleven can use it as soon as he returns to Shu."

Can sweet potatoes be grown in Sichuan?

The old emperor heard that Gao Xi had spent the entire afternoon teaching Yuexuan how to grow sweet potatoes.

"Yes, Grandpa, put the cultivated potato seedlings into the wooden box and give it to Uncle Eleven so he can plant them when he gets back," Zhu Gaoxi said confidently. The old emperor nodded approvingly.

Zhu Gaoxi and Zhu Youdun quickly got to work. The old emperor went outside the palace and asked Huang Liang to inform the Imperial Kitchen to prepare eight-treasure porridge, chicken soup wontons, and steamed buns in advance.

Zhu Chun devoted himself to governing the Shu region, while the heir apparent was studious and pragmatic.

The old emperor was in a good mood because the father and son were so outstanding. He strolled to Consort Guo Hui's palace. Zhu Chun's growth was inseparable from her subtle influence.

Zhu Gaoxi and Zhu Youdun were busy until 9 PM before they could rest, and they had an extra meal in between.

Back in the vegetable garden, the two of them fell asleep immediately.

The next morning, Zhu Gaoxi had just finished breakfast when Zhu Yuexi arrived as promised.

Zhu Gaoxi asked Yunlu to bring out the clothes that had been prepared in advance, and he and Zhu Yuexuan changed into them. When printing by hand, it was inevitable that their hands and bodies would be covered in oil stains, so they needed to take precautions in advance.

Sanbao was in charge of explaining and demonstrating, while Zhu Yueyun listened and took notes.

When carving words on wax paper, the key is to control the pressure. You need to carve through the wax paper, but you can't use too much force, otherwise the printed text will be smudged.

Once you master the trick, you can print over a hundred sheets of wax paper without them wrinkling or tearing.

Zhu Yueyan watched with great interest, rolled up his sleeves, and personally tried it out, ruining several sheets of wax paper in a row.

Next, Sanbao held the ink roller and rolled it on the wax paper.

Zhu Yuexuan was eager to try again, but she used too much force and ruined a card in no time.

Sanbao demonstrated again, and Zhu Gaoxi patiently explained: "You must roll it evenly to ensure that the ink fully penetrates the paper."

After repeated attempts, Zhu Yuexuan finally succeeded in printing one, and tears streamed down her face with excitement.

Just as Zhu Gaoxi was about to hand over the handkerchief, he saw that the hands, covered in ink, had already wiped his face a few times, leaving ink streaks, making him look just like Chief Black Cat.

"Brother Yuexi, go wash your face first," Zhu Gaoxi said, trying to suppress a laugh.

Looking at her hands covered in ink, Zhu Yuexuan instantly realized the terrible state of her face. She ran to the bronze mirror in the room, looked at herself, and immediately burst into laughter.

Just then, Wu Liang suddenly appeared, stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Young Prince, Crown Prince, the Crown Prince requests that the Crown Prince come to the Wenhua Hall to speak."

"Go back and tell my brother, the Crown Prince, that I'm busy learning printing. I'll visit the Wenhua Hall when I have time," Zhu Yuexuan said without thinking.

"We'll go later when we have time," Zhu Gaoxi explained, to avoid making things difficult for Wu Liang.

Wu Liang reluctantly took his leave and left.

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Yuexuan enthusiastically asked Sanbao about the wax paper making process and the ink ratio.

During the break, Yunfei brought over several freshly baked and delicious snacks.

Zhu Yuexuan ate with great relish while sipping hot tea.

Zhu Gaoxi offered him some of his hot milk, but the man wasn't interested in children's food.

Just as the two were enjoying their meal, the Imperial Son-in-Law, Commandant Wang Ning, arrived uninvited, seemingly descending from the sky.

"Uncle, are you free? How about we go to the horse farm to play Cuju?" Zhu Gaoxi shouted excitedly.

"Cuju? I'll go too!" Zhu Yuexuan exclaimed excitedly, full of anticipation.

"This is precisely why I came to the palace," Wang Ning replied with a smile.

The idea that someone was specifically there to play Cuju (ancient Chinese football) to enter the palace was a childish lie that no one took seriously.

Zhu Gaoxi and Zhu Yuexi changed their clothes as quickly as possible and set off without waiting.

The lush green grass, like a soft carpet, is so relaxing.

With a football in hand, Zhu Gaoxi placed the football on the ground and, like a caged animal, ran wildly across the lawn, letting loose and unleashing his inner freedom.

He ran so fast that Zhu Yuexuan gave up after circling him once. Watching Zhu Gaoxi running nonstop, he couldn't help but wonder: Is he here for a race or to play Cuju (ancient Chinese football)?

"Brother, let's run together!" Zhu Gaoxi had been running for so long without his face turning red or his breath coming in short gasps, and he still remembered to call out to Zhu Yuexi, which amazed Wang Ning.

This person's natural physique is just too strong.

Seeing that no one was joining him, Zhu Gaoxi grew increasingly bored as he ran, so he took out a football and started kicking it with all his might.

"Little brother, come here, let's kick it!" Zhu Yuexuan called out as she ran over.

Knowing the rules of the game, and worried about losing face if he couldn't win, Zhu Gaoxi reluctantly followed along.

"Gao Xi, come here, this way," Wang Ning said with a bright smile.

"Touch the ball gently with the inside of your foot to control it," Wang Ning said while demonstrating.

"He's definitely an expert," Zhu Gaoxi thought to himself, finding the learning process very enjoyable.

The two children were having a great time, playing to their hearts' content, while Wang Ning provided guidance from the sidelines.

Not only is the King of Wu incredibly fast, but he also possesses remarkable stamina. Such formidable physical attributes far surpass those of the frail Crown Prince. It seems his future is limitless, Wang Ning thought to himself.

As noon approached, Wang Ning suggested that they return to Qianqing Palace early.

But Zhu Gaoxi was still not satisfied and clamored to ride a horse.

Exhausted and unable to straighten up, Zhu Yueyan asked breathlessly, "Little brother, are you made of iron?"

"This is the benefit of drinking milk, brother. From now on, you should drink milk instead of tea," Zhu Gaoxi said happily from his horse.

Zhu Yueyan shook his head and waved his hands repeatedly; he was no little kid.

After riding his horse around leisurely for a couple of times, Zhu Gaoxi finally turned back to his residence.

I ran into Mr. and Mrs. Zhu Jingyi on the way. They seemed to have just come out of the Qianqing Palace and were on their way to the East Palace.

Zhu Gaoxi quickened his pace and went over to greet her warmly, "Sister has returned to the palace."

Zhu Jingyi nodded somewhat coldly and greeted Zhu Yueyan and Wang Ning respectively.

Geng Xuan felt that her wife's attitude was too cold, so she pinched Zhu Gaoxi's chubby cheeks in a familiar way and slipped a wooden carving into the chubby boy's hand without leaving a trace.

Based on the feel of the work, Zhu Gaoxi judged that it was Zhu Jingyi's masterpiece, as the handiwork was very rough.

"She puts on a cool and aloof act in front of me, just wait and see how I get my money back with interest later," Zhu Gaoxi thought to herself, raising her chin slightly towards Zhu Jingyi.

Zhu Jingyi looked away and pulled Geng Xuan away.

Upon returning to the vegetable garden, they found Wang Ning's beloved wife, Princess Huaiqing Zhu Funing, anxiously waiting.

"Auntie," Zhu Gaoxi ran over, threw herself into Zhu Funing's arms, and called out sweetly.

Zhu Funing put her arms around her two nephews on either side, and didn't forget to give her husband a disapproving look.

How inconsiderate of you! Taking your two grandsons out to play for so long, what if they get hungry?

How can anyone trust someone who is so unreliable in handling affairs?

Resentful of his wife's scolding, Wang Ning smiled gently back at her.

Zhu Funing quickly surrendered under her husband's loving gaze, losing all her temper.