The Imperial Palace.
Zhu Yuanzhang was with Empress Ma, discussing the list of companions for Daben Hall. This was both a means to curry favor with the nobility and an opportunity to cultivate a loyal inner circle for the Crown Prince, so the couple naturally regarded it with great importance.
Empress Ma said, "Chang Mao and Tang Ding must certainly be included."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and replied, "That goes without saying. It is a pity that Tiande’s son, Yungong, is still too young."
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