The First Uncle of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 50 Leaving the Palace
Although he had a place to live outside the palace, the courtyard where he lived previously in the palace was still retained.

The first day after returning to Beijing was a reunion with relatives and family. On the second day, Ma Xun slept until he woke up naturally, and then he was called to Rouyi Palace.

Ma Xiuying asked about Ma Xun's well-being and kept asking him about a series of things before the expedition, including some of his thoughts, etc. Ma Xun naturally did not hide much and told him basically everything he needed to say honestly.

On the third day, he still did not leave the palace. He went to the Imperial Medical Bureau and discussed with the imperial doctors in detail the medicinal properties and compatibility of Huajuhong, and the conservative treatment plan for asthma.

Ma Xun is now a master in medicine. Although he only listens and does not speak most of the time, few people dare to lie to him.

The general and the king's uncle returned triumphantly. General Xu entered the palace on the same day. It is said that the emperor and the empress personally hosted a banquet to welcome him. When he left the palace, it was the prince who saw him off. He was indeed the general most trusted by His Majesty.

Countless people wanted to flatter Xu Da, but they didn't have the chance because he had always been a cautious and modest person and was not willing to interact with various people.

It’s different for the king’s uncle. There was no reason to visit him before, but now that he has returned triumphantly, it’s natural to go and congratulate him.

But there was no news from the uncle of the emperor after he entered the palace. There was no movement for one day, two days, and three days. The right commander-in-chief still didn't attend the court!
There were even more people eagerly waiting. It was heard before that the emperor and the empress took great care of this "lost and found" uncle of the emperor.

Looking at the current situation, some of the previous speculations seem too light.

Ma Xun stayed in the palace for five days in a row. He was either talking to Li Zhen or chatting with Ma Xiuying. He was not chatting with a group of imperial doctors in the Imperial Hospital, or driving a group of nephews to study.

He did not study while his nephews were studying. Although the Queen ordered someone to teach Ma Xun calligraphy, he now corrected the way he held the pen.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Ma Xun found Ma Xiuying and said, "Sister, it's time for me to leave the palace too."

"You." Ma Xiuying said helplessly, "I thought you had improved and were getting closer to us, but you're still so distant."

Ma Xun quickly explained, "It's not that I'm being polite. If I was, I wouldn't have stayed so peacefully in the palace these days. If I were polite, I would have found a way to escape long ago and you wouldn't be able to find me."

Zhu Jingru and Zhu Jingxian, who were doing needlework, couldn't help laughing. They believed that their uncle could do such a thing.

Ma Xiuying couldn't help but smile, "After you leave the palace, don't stay in the mansion all day, and don't just play with those boys from the Chang family. Go out and walk around and get to know more people."

Ma Xun said, "I met a lot of people on this trip. Sister, which ones can we interact with more often?"

"Go to the places that Biao'er has taken you to before, and you can also visit other places if you feel you share similar interests." Ma Xiuying advised earnestly, "You don't have to be so cautious. If something really happens, your brother-in-law and I will help you."

Ma Xun still couldn't help but said, "That will cause trouble for you."

Ma Xiuying became serious, "You are my brother, it is only natural for me to take care of you. When your brother-in-law and I are gone, you will have to take care of your nephew, which is also only natural."

Ma Xun couldn't help but said, "Biao'er doesn't need my care. He is very capable. Sometimes I feel scared of him."

Ma Xiuying thought about it carefully and said, "Biao'er is really close to you. His personality is similar to your brother-in-law's. He protects his family. He is better than your brother-in-law. Your brother-in-law is unreasonable when he gets arrogant."

Ma Xun nodded repeatedly, and then said, "Sister, can I not attend the court?"

Ma Xiuying thought about it seriously and said, "It's not impossible, but there are times when you should go. When you have to go to court, I'll let you know in advance. If you have nothing to do, go to your father-in-law's house more often and let him teach you how to be an official."

Seeing Ma Xunxi nodding vigorously with a smile on his face, Ma Xiuying suddenly felt that her reminder was in vain.

Even if she didn't say it, her brother would find a reason to go to Liu Bowen's mansion. But most likely he wasn't asking for advice on how to be an official, so the kid's mind wasn't in the right place.

Thinking of this, Ma Xiuying couldn't help but sigh, "Nephews really are like their uncles, they both have bad morals."

Ma Xun smiled and stood up, "Then I'll go back first. I have to go say hello to my brother-in-law."

Ma Xiuying asked, "Why didn't you tell your brother-in-law?"

"He's busy, so I won't bother him." Ma Xun said, "Sister, please persuade your brother-in-law not to work too hard."

While Ma Xun went to the yard, Ma Xiuying said, "Let the second and third sons send their uncle back home." Ma Xun ran to the yard, greeted Li Zhen first, and happily prepared to leave the palace, holding Wangcai's hand and carrying the luggage.

"uncle!"

"uncle!"

Zhu Chong and Zhu Gang arrived, and the two young men seemed very happy. "The Queen Mother asked us to send our uncle back, and also said that we should let our uncle take us to experience and broaden our horizons."

It would be fine if you just falsely conveyed the imperial decree, but you also want me to take the blame?
Ma Xun refused directly, "I will naturally have my own troops and generals when I return. My martial arts are invincible in the world. Do I need you to send me?"

Zhu Chong was very disrespectful and said, "We all know what kind of kung fu uncle is. We have to take people to send him back."

"You two can go back after you leave the palace. I'll take you out to play in a few days." Ma Xun began to make big promises, saying, "I don't know how many people in the capital are watching me now. I don't want to be high-profile."

Zhu Chong and Zhu Gang tried to persuade him in every possible way, but to no avail, because their uncle was stubborn.

As soon as he left the palace, He Da and others immediately showed up. In the past few days, Ma Xun had not left the palace, so they were waiting outside the palace, waiting for the uncle to take him back home after leaving the palace.

Ma Xun pushed Zhu Chong and Zhu Gang, who were both crying, and said, "That's enough. I'll just send them here. You can go back first."

"Uncle of the Emperor." He Da came forward happily, took the package and said, "Everyone in the palace is waiting for you to come back."

Ma Xun smiled and said, "There's no need to wait next time. I don't know how many days I will have to stay in the palace."

He Da said seriously, "I have nothing to do anyway, so I'll just wait. How can we, the guards, not wait outside when the uncle of the emperor enters the palace?"

The group was chatting and laughing, and many people who were paying attention quickly spread the news: The King's Uncle has left the palace!

"Dad, Mom!" Chang Mao ran into the house like a gust of wind, "Uncle is back!"

Chang Yuchun, who was still dozing off, immediately stood up and said, "Hurry up, hurry up and pick up your uncle!"

Chang Lan also said hurriedly, "Go and call your sister, she's waiting outside! Ask your aunt to come over too, quickly!"

Ma Xun rode his horse and looked around, "Jiangnan is still better, with more people and more bustle. Guanzhong is now in ruins."

He Da said, "Of course, the capital is the best place in the world!"

But the next moment He Da said, "Uncle, many people wanted to send gifts these days, but we didn't dare to make the decision, so we didn't accept any of them. We accepted all the invitations and visiting cards, but didn't reply."

Ma Xun said decisively, "No, I will naturally go to those who are close to me, and there is no need to join in the fun with those who are not close to me. Accepting gifts will not make you rich, and it may even cause a lot of trouble."

Ma Xun saw a lot of people from afar before he even reached the door of his house. It wasn’t so lively before.

He Da immediately said proudly, "They are all the sons and stewards of various mansions, and they want to see the uncle of the emperor with a list of gifts."

"Get out of here!" A rude voice sounded, driving everyone away. "My brother is back, who dares to stop him?"

Full of energy, tall and strong, Chang Yuchun appeared in Ma Xun's sight in such a lively manner.

Chang Wan immediately stepped forward and knelt down with her brothers, "Niece (nephew) kowtows to thank uncle for saving my life!"
Ma Xun quickly jumped off his horse and walked forward quickly, "Everyone get up! Everyone get up! What nonsense is this!"

"You don't want my children to kneel, so you want me to kowtow to you?" Chang Yuchun clamped his big hands on Ma Xun's shoulders, "Then you stand, and your sister-in-law and I will kowtow to you."

Ma Xun was getting anxious, "Brother Chang, this is not the way to joke!"

"Then accept the greeting!" Chang Yuchun said seriously, "You saved their father, so what's wrong with them bowing to you? Even if the emperor and the prince were here, I would still say this!"

Chang Lan smiled and nodded, but then she became a little annoyed. Her sister-in-law couldn't keep up, and always came late when it was time for work!
(End of this chapter)