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Chapter 21 If you don't listen, then we'll find someone else to be the Crown Prince!
Zhu Zhanji looked at Zhu Gaochi and Zhang Yan with a helpless and confused expression, his gaze mainly focused on Zhang Yan.
He now understood what Zhu Gaochi meant by those words; it turned out that Zhu Gaochi was trying to buy him time.
Zhu Zhanji couldn't imagine what it would be like to have no time to rest and no holidays without Zhu Gaochi fighting for him.
Even so, what Zhang Yan has devised is still extremely difficult for him to accept.
If this plan is followed, wouldn't he have no time to play at all?
Before Zhang Yan could utter a sound after hearing Zhu Zhanji's words, Zhu Gaochi immediately flicked her forehead.
"You brat, did all your mother's words just now go to waste?"
This is something your mother put so much effort into making for you. It contains your mother's love for you, her expectations for you, and also my expectations for you.
You are not young anymore. You are my eldest son and the heir apparent of the Eastern Palace. You should know what this status means.
I can tell you right now that if you still want this identity and all the things you yearn for, then you will inevitably be different from others and will inevitably have to bear more responsibilities.
Not only you, but everyone is the same. Since you enjoy the status and convenience that comes with your identity, you must also bear the corresponding responsibilities.
The arrangements your mother made already give you plenty of rest time, and you get an extra day off every seven days, plus holidays. It's already quite generous.
If you don't want this identity, you can say so now. I'll take you to your grandparents and explain it to them. That way, no one will have any more expectations of you.
At that time, as long as you don't do anything immoral or immoral, no one will restrain you, and you will be free.
However, you will no longer have these statuses, nor will you enjoy these conveniences. People outside will no longer treat you the way they do now, and will gradually start to show their emotions and attitudes towards you.
Now, think it through right here and figure out exactly what you want.
Although you are my child, I respect your decision, and whatever decision you make, I will not do anything to you.
Your mother, too, supports your decision.
Zhu Gaochi looked serious; this was the first time he had been so serious since his arrival.
In fact, he did consider delaying his teaching of Zhu Zhanji by two years. These two years would allow him to become more familiar with Zhu Zhanji, deepen their relationship, and allow Zhu Zhanji to be more influenced by him.
He was still clear about the historical Zhu Zhanji.
Zhu Zhanji was said to be very capable, but in reality, what were his truly significant achievements? What made him particularly memorable?
There are almost no good aspects; it's just average. But there are quite a few bad aspects.
The Xuande Emperor's decision to shrink the borders was not just a figure of speech, but a real indication of the decline of the nation's power.
While praising Zhu Zhanji for his literary and military prowess, in reality, he was neither particularly outstanding in either area.
Zhu Gaochi really wanted to change these things; he had to re-educate Zhu Zhanji.
The original intention was to first influence Zhu Zhanji before beginning to teach him, as having authority would have a better effect.
But now that Zhang Yan has already made the decision, he can't care about those things anymore.
There's no time like the present, so let's just do it today.
As soon as Zhu Gaochi finished speaking, Zhang Yan, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but be startled.
Zhang Yan wanted to say something, but seeing that Zhu Gaochi had already finished speaking and his expression was so solemn and serious, she was filled with anxiety.
Even so, Zhang Yan couldn't help but secretly tug at Zhu Gaochi.
Zhu Gaochi turned to look at Zhang Yan, took her hand, and shook his head to indicate that she shouldn't worry.
Zhu Gaochi's head-shaking only made Zhang Yan feel more helpless.
She understood Zhu Gaochi's meaning, but it also meant that she should not interfere in this matter for the time being.
Zhang Yan held Zhu Gaochi's hand tightly, looked at Zhu Zhanji with a worried expression, and felt extremely nervous.
She now only hopes that Zhu Zhanji will not act recklessly and that he can truly think things through.
Based on her understanding of Zhu Gaochi, if Zhu Zhanji really chooses not to be the Crown Prince, Zhu Gaochi will definitely take him to Zhu Di to settle the matter.
If things develop in this direction, Zhu Gaochi's position as crown prince will likely be in jeopardy.
At that time, their family probably didn't have an easy time.
Zhang Yan immediately regretted not discussing it with Zhu Gaochi beforehand, and instead just presenting it directly.
At this moment, Zhang Yan was incredibly conflicted, focusing all her attention on Zhu Zhanji, hoping that he wouldn't just be indulging in playing around.
Zhu Zhanji stared wide-eyed at Zhu Gaochi, his eyes filled with shock, or rather, astonishment. His eyes were wide and round, and his mouth was open without him even realizing it. He pursed his lips but couldn't utter a single word.
"Father, is it really necessary to make it this big?"
At this moment, Zhu Zhanji's impression of Zhu Gaochi was completely overturned.
Sometimes he was unkempt at home and often went out to play. Sometimes it was because Zhu Zhanji believed that Zhu Gaochi's position as crown prince was due to his own merit.
That is because Zhu Di loved and doted on him, which is why he made Zhu Gaochi the crown prince.
In fact, historically, Zhu Zhanji and Zhu Gaochi were not so harmonious, especially after Zhu Zhanji came of age and Zhu Di grew old. The relationship between Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji was not so good.
To be precise, Zhu Zhanji did not have that much respect for Zhu Gaochi.
Zhu Zhanji's education was entirely handled by Zhu Di; Zhu Gaochi did not discipline him much.
Zhu Zhanji now has those same mentality, but Zhu Gaochi's changes in the past two days have made Zhu Zhanji slightly more accommodating.
This time, however, Zhu Zhanji was genuinely impressed by Zhu Gaochi.
For a moment, Zhu Zhanji couldn't believe it was true.
"Kid, do you think I'm joking with you like this?"
Think it over carefully. I'll wait here today. Tell me your answer when you've made up your mind.
Don't worry about how I'll explain this to your grandparents; I'll take care of that myself.
Zhu Gaochi looked at Zhu Zhanji, his expression still serious.
In fact, after seeing Zhu Zhanji for the first time, he had a certain feeling that Zhu Zhanji did not respect him that much.
This is also why he decided to stop interfering with Zhu Zhanji two years later.
The original owner couldn't control him, and didn't try to control him, so he was somewhat looked down upon by Zhu Zhanji. It wasn't until he dealt with Zhu Gaoxu that he was recognized and respected by Zhu Zhanji. All of this can be traced back to the original owner.
Now that he has arrived, since he is destined to manage Zhu Zhanji and cannot allow Zhu Zhanji to behave as he has in history, he must first gain Zhu Zhanji's approval and respect in order to better control him.
Now that things have come to this point, he also wants to see how Zhu Zhanji will choose.
Even if Zhu Zhanji is truly incompetent, Zhu Gaochi still has ways to ensure that his position as crown prince remains secure.
But he will have to choose a new heir for the next crown prince.
When Zhu Zhanji realized that Zhu Gaochi was serious, he came to his senses and his expression immediately became extremely serious.
He didn't want to know why Zhu Gaochi was so different from before; he needed to figure out what to choose.
In fact, Zhu Zhanji was very resistant and even considered using Zhu Di to suppress Zhu Gaochi.
It's really hard for him to accept.