Ming Dynasty: Pick up attributes from the battlefield to create the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 243 Entering Lan Yu's Residence, Testing the Waters!
Every time it's time for family reunion.

Zhu Yuanzhang was naturally lonely at heart. As the emperor, he was high above others, but he also suffered from unspeakable loneliness.

If it weren't for Zhu Biao, Zhu Yuanzhang might have already reached his breaking point.

They entered the Cining Palace.

Everything remains the same as before, without any change.

Upon entering the palace.

Looking at the memorial tablet in front of me.

Zhu Yuanzhang picked up the incense and candles from the side and lit them.

"Sister."

"Yongying."

Another year has passed, and we've come to see you again.

"We're really getting old. The older we get, the more we miss you all."

"I'm even thinking about when I can go see you guys."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the memorial tablet in front of him and muttered to himself.

All the longing in my heart was released at this moment.

There is no resurrection after death.

Zhu Yuanzhang desperately wished that this situation could be broken, that he could see his wife and his grandson again.

"Ugh."

"Speak of it."

"This year, compared to previous years, has given us some comfort."

“Xiongying, you little rascal, have you been reincarnated? We actually saw a child who looks exactly like you when you were a child, and your father misses you very much and has taken that child as his god-grandson. This is a kind of comfort for us and for your father.”

"If you were still alive, you'd probably be amazed that there are people in this world who look so alike."

Looking at Zhu Xiong Ying's memorial tablet, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and slowly began to speak.

For Zhu Yuanzhang.

all of these.

It's hard to calm down.

"father."

While Zhu Yuanzhang was alone in the palace, expressing his longing,

Zhu Biao's voice came from behind.

one look.

Zhu Biao also walked over slowly.

"Wasn't I asking you to host the banquet?"

"How did you come?"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled slightly as he saw Zhu Biao arrive.

"There's nothing to host. My son and I are the ones who feel uncomfortable being there," Zhu Biao replied with a smile.

He then stepped forward, picked up the incense and candles, lit them, and offered incense as a prayer.

"Royalty is devoid of kinship."

"After your mother and Xiong Ying left, we finally understood everything."

"We no longer have the right to hope for things to be the same as they were back then," Zhu Yuanzhang lamented.

"Don't you still have me?"

"I will always stay with Dad," Zhu Biao said with a smile.

……

At the Lan Yu residence!

"We must make good preparations tomorrow. Bring out the best wine in the manor and have the chef pay extra attention to ensure there are no mistakes."

night.

Lan Yu lay down on the couch and solemnly instructed Mu Shi.

"master."

"Are there any distinguished guests coming tomorrow? It's rare to see you so serious," Mu asked curiously.

"Zhu Ying will go to the mansion tomorrow."

"And I also called all my brothers," Lan Yu said with a smile.

"When you returned from Liaodong, you were full of complaints about Zhu Ying. Why are you inviting him to your residence now?"

"Yesterday at the palace, so many court officials were astonished to see you and Zhu Ying like that."

"This isn't like you, sir!"

Mu smiled, equally surprised.

For the Mu family...

same.

Many court officials were curious as to why Lan Yu had suddenly become so close to Zhu Ying, and his wife was no exception.

After all, over the past two years, she had heard Lan Yu say a lot of bad things about Zhu Ying, and in short, she loathed him to the extreme.

However, after Zhu Ying returned to Yingtian, Lan Yu not only personally visited him to deliver gifts, but also invited him to his residence.

Really strange.

Seeing Mu Shi's curiosity and surprise.

Lan Yu suddenly sat up straight and said with a serious expression, "I have something to tell you, but you must not tell anyone, or our family will be finished."

"Master, please speak." Madam Mu also sat up, her expression turning serious.

"Zhu Ying may be Xiong Ying."

Lan Yu said in a deep voice, but perhaps feeling that the answer was somewhat ambiguous, he then said in a very certain tone, "No, it must be Xiong Ying."

Hear this!

Madam Mu stared at Lan Yu in shock, dumbfounded: "Master, what nonsense are you talking about? How could Zhu Ying possibly be Xiong Ying?"

“U.A. is already dead. We saw him buried with our own eyes.”

Lan Yu chuckled: "At first I thought so too, but I've already been to Xiaoling, and Chang Mao and I even dug up the grave. Xiong Ying's remains aren't in the coffin."

Hearing Lan Yu's words.

Mu was so frightened that her face turned pale.

"Master, you've gone mad."

"You actually went to dig up the imperial tombs?" Mu's voice trembled slightly.

"All right."

"Don't think too much."

"In short, all you need to know is that Zhu Ying is Xiong Ying. I have already arranged for people to investigate. Once it is completely confirmed and the evidence is found, our Lan family will truly be worry-free for the next hundred years."

"so."

"Don't worry."

Now, Lan Yu is becoming more and more certain and confident.

Upon hearing this, Mu did not dare to ask any further questions and could only nod.

The next day!

The Lan family was extremely busy.

One carriage after another stopped in front of the mansion, and then were led aside by Lan Yu's personal guards.

Chang Mao, along with many other generals from Huaixi, were among them.

today.

It appears to be a banquet gathering in Huaixi.

Inside the mansion.

The generals of Huaixi looked at Lan Yu with some surprise, each of them showing great astonishment.

"Brother, what nonsense are you talking about?"

"Is today's banquet specifically for Zhu Ying?"

"Aren't you at odds with Zhu Ying? Why did you decide to invite him to a banquet?"

"Yes."

"I just don't understand why you were so eager for him at the palace the other day. This kid is meant to be used against us in Huaixi. If we show weakness to him now, wouldn't we become a laughing stock?"

"General Chang, why don't you try to persuade your elder brother?"

……

Upon hearing that Lan Yu was hosting a banquet for Zhu Ying today and that they were to treat Zhu Ying well, even to the point of offering him toasts, the fierce generals of Huaixi were immediately displeased.

"I'll do whatever my uncle says."

"Others may not understand your eldest uncle, but don't you understand him?"

"In short, the specific reasons cannot be disclosed at this time, but as long as this matter is accomplished, everyone present will enjoy endless wealth and honor, and their family's reputation will continue to flourish."

Chang Mao stood up and spoke very seriously to everyone.

The reason why Lan Yu did not speak up to explain that Zhu Ying was Zhu Xiong Ying was twofold: firstly, the evidence had not yet been found, and secondly, there were too many people talking.

Zhu Xiong Ying exists!

Indeed, it is the legitimate successor to the Ming Dynasty.

Its status is beyond question.

However, many people were unwilling for Zhu Xiong Ying to return.

For example, many civil officials did not want Zhu Xiong Ying to return because of his natural connection with Huai Xi. If he were to return, future civil officials would continue to be suppressed by Huai Xi, which was not what they wanted to see.

"Do not worry."

"Who am I, Lan Yu? I would never let my brothers down."

"You can trust me."

Lan Yu then spoke up.

Hear this!

The generals of Huaixi were all filled with mixed feelings; they neither refused nor agreed. At this moment!

"master."

"The Marquis of Champion has already arrived outside the manor."

The steward of the manor hurried over and respectfully reported to Lan Yu.

Hear this!

A look of joy appeared on Lan Yu's face, and she immediately stood up: "Alright, I'll go greet you personally."

talking.

Without any hesitation, Lan Yu strode towards the outside of the hall, ready to personally greet him.

It is indeed very rare for a Duke to act in this way.

Moreover, when Lan Yu left, she even had a somewhat fawning manner, which puzzled many of the Huaixi generals in the hall.

"General Chang."

"Brother, have you really gone mad?" Marquis Chen Huan of Puding asked Chang Mao in surprise.

So does everyone else.

"In short, you will all understand your uncle's meaning and difficulties in the future."

"today."

"We must not offend Zhu Ying, and we must not show any dissatisfaction. We must keep him company."

"Once it's done, you'll all understand in the future." Chang Mao couldn't reveal the real reason right now, so he could only reassure everyone once again.

outside the house.

Zhu Ying did not bring many personal guards, only a dozen or so.

As Zhu Ying dismounted, Liu Lei led his personal guards to dismount as well and followed behind Zhu Ying.

"Champion Marquis."

"I'm so sorry for not welcoming you sooner."

"Please enter the residence."

As soon as Zhu Ying dismounted, Lan Yu strode out of the mansion with a smile on his face and shouted loudly.

"It is my fault for being so impolite to be personally greeted by the Duke of Liang."

Zhu Ying was quite surprised to see Lan Yu personally come out to greet him.

Nowadays.

Zhu Ying came to Lan Yu's residence to see what his purpose was.

The hatred they once harbored cannot be suddenly forgiven, nor can they suddenly try to please them.

There must be a reason for this.

"It is my honor that the Marquis of Champion has graced us with his presence," Lan Yu said with a smile.

His words were all meant to flatter.

"I didn't bring any valuable gifts for this visit, but I had the winery prepare twenty jars of top-quality wine," Zhu Ying said with a smile, waving his hand.

A group of guards immediately pulled over a carriage.

Fine wines were placed on the table.

"The winery of the Marquis of Champion is always bustling with customers, and it is the finest wine in the Ming Dynasty. To receive wine from the Marquis of Champion today is truly a blessing."

"Come on, Marquis Champion, let's enter the manor," Lan Yu said with a smile.

They warmly invited Zhu Ying to their residence.

Zhu Ying did not hesitate and followed Lan Yu into the mansion.

"Let's see what tricks you're going to play," Zhu Ying thought to himself as he followed Lan Yu into the mansion.

soon.

Under Lan Yu's guidance.

They then arrived at the main hall of the mansion.

I just walked in.

A dozen pairs of eyes immediately turned to Zhu Ying, who had just entered the hall.

Feeling so many eyes on him, Zhu Ying glanced over and was slightly surprised.

“Apart from Fu Youde and other veterans of Huaixi who have fallen out of the ranks of fierce generals, all the other fierce generals of Huaixi, led by Lan Yu, have gathered together.”

"Chen Huan, Xie Cheng, Cao Zhen... these are old acquaintances. I've seen them before on the Liaodong battlefield."

"Moreover...aren't these people the very next Lan Yu'an?"

Zhu Ying glanced at it and thought to himself.

The four major cases of the Hongwu era, the Lan Yu case.

The Huaixi Fierce Generals Group was completely wiped out.

It can be said.

Almost none of the Huaixi people inside the main hall were able to escape.

Zhu Ying has seen the whole picture.

"Champion Marquis."

"These are all my old brothers, and also the valiant generals who helped establish the Ming Dynasty."

"Back in the past, on the battlefields of Liaodong and the Northern Expedition, we had many misunderstandings with the Marquis of Champion. Today, I have taken the initiative to gather here to express my apologies to the Marquis of Champion, hoping that he can forgive our rash actions back then," Lan Yu said to Zhu Ying with a smile as he turned his head.

He tried his best to make Zhu Ying feel no hostility, only genuine feelings, to show that he had no ill intentions.

"I've met you all."

Zhu Ying then raised his hands in a fist salute and said calmly.

"Meet Champion Hou."

Chang Mao immediately stepped forward, bowed with a smile, and was equally enthusiastic.

The old days.

Chang Mao had been kicked by Zhu Ying, but he showed no anger at all.

After Chang Mao paid his respects, the Huaixi generals in the hall scrutinized Zhu Ying, appearing somewhat unwilling.

"kindness?"

Lan Yu gave a soft "hmm," her face already showing anger, and her eyes full of warning.

"Meet Champion Hou."

After all, Lan Yu was the leader of Huaixi, so these generals could only reluctantly return the greeting with clasped hands.

See this.

Lan Yu was slightly satisfied.

"Someone is coming."

"Serve the banquet."

"Today we shall drink to our hearts' content with the Marquis of Champion!" Lan Yu shouted loudly.

As the words fell.

Immediately, palace maids and servants brought up tables and chairs, and prepared dishes, which were served bowl by bowl.

"Champion Marquis, please have a seat."

Seeing that the tables and chairs had been set up, Lan Yu immediately invited Zhu Ying to sit down.

"When in Rome, do as the Romans do," Zhu Ying replied.

Lan Yu smiled and sat in the main seat, while Zhu Ying sat on his left.

The other Huaixi generals also took their seats with a sense of reluctance.

then.

Serve the wine and the dishes.

"Champion Marquis, no, Brother Zhu."

"At the dinner table, I, Lan Yu, will not waste any more words. Back then in Liaodong and the north, I, Lan Yu, made a fool of myself. Today, I apologize to you."

Lan Yu raised a bowl of wine to Zhu Yingyi, then drank it all in one gulp.

Follow closely.

Chang Mao said the same: "Me too. I was too arrogant back in Liaodong. Today I offer Brother Zhu a bowl of rice to express my apology."

The two of them each had a bowl as an apology.

Lan Yu then looked at the other Huaixi generals: "What are you all standing there for? Aren't you going to apologize to Brother Zhu?"

Under Lan Yu's call.

These Huaixi generals still reluctantly raised their wine bowls and offered a toast to Zhu Yingyi.

"Please don't hold it against Brother Zhu for the foolish thing that happened back then."

"Speak of it."

"It was only after my nephew's guidance that I finally realized how outrageous my actions with Brother Zhu were," Lan Yu said with great emotion, as if he were speaking from the heart.

"Is the Duke of Liang referring to the Crown Prince's son? Prince Zhu Yunwen?" Zhu Ying asked with some surprise.

When I first entered the Eastern Palace, I had met Zhu Yunwen once.

"Exactly."

Seeing the slight ripples on Zhu Ying's face, Lan Yu immediately smiled and said, "Speaking of which, Yun Tong admires Brother Zhu very much. He even said that Brother Zhu is just like his deceased elder brother, so he repeatedly told us to apologize to Brother Zhu."

"Moreover, the Zhu brothers do indeed resemble each other somewhat, no, it should be said that Wenxi resembles him very much."

Hear this!

Zhu Ying nodded slightly: "It's not strange to look alike. There are many people in the world who look the same. Perhaps it's fate."

now.

Zhu Ying also seemed to have figured out Lan Yu's intentions, thinking to himself, "Could it be that Lan Yu wants to win me over to help Zhu Yunwen? Did Lü Ben and the Lü family find out that they both wanted to win me over? So they decided to try to win me over as well?"

"but."

"Lan Yu and his ilk are so arrogant and look down on everyone. That shouldn't be the case."

……

(End of this chapter)