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

Chapter 255 Zhu Ying: Could it be that I grew up in Yingtian?
Zhu Ying was deep in thought at the same time.

Looking at the teeth marks on his hand, and recalling Xu Miaojin and Na Muya's behavior just now.

A possibility suddenly occurred to Zhu Ying.

A possibility that could overturn his previous understanding.

"Could it be that my ancestral home is in Yingtian City? And that Xu Miaojin and Mu Ya know me?"

"impossible."

"Both of them have complicated backgrounds. Even if my ancestral home is indeed in Yingtian, am I some kind of descendant of a powerful or wealthy family?"

"Grandma never told me this before!"

now.

Zhu Ying, inside the carriage, was also filled with confusion and even astonishment.

I can't figure it out at all.

But at the moment.

As Zhu Ying's carriage drove further and further away, Xu Miaojin and Mu Ya kept their eyes fixed on it for a long time. Only after the carriage had completely left the palace did the two women slowly withdraw their gazes.

"This time."

"you are right."

“Brother Xiong Ying really didn’t die. In fact, he has become the Marquis of Champion of the Ming Dynasty and returned as a hero of the Ming Dynasty.” Mu Ya turned to look at Xu Miaojin and said.

“Back then, I bit Brother Xiong Ying, and my father locked me up for ten days. I was also constantly talked about.”

"I never expected that it would be this very tooth mark that would allow us to recognize Brother Xiong Ying," Xu Miaojin said with some emotion, her beautiful face filled with joy.

Listen to this.

Mu Ya glanced at Xu Miaojin and said irritably, "Although the tooth mark you made back then has served its purpose, what you did back then was really shameful. Brother Xiong Ying said he would take me with him, but you were still unwilling to accept it and actually bit Brother Xiong Ying."

Xu Miaojin glanced at him and laughed, "So you're saying that without my kiss back then, you could recognize me now? Are you sure?"

"Come on."

"I'm too lazy to argue with you." Mu Ya was too lazy to argue with Xu Miaojin, but then she thought of another question.

"Even if we now know that Zhu Ying is Xiong Ying's brother, so what?"

"Go to the Emperor? To the Crown Prince based on just a tooth mark?"

"That's just too far-fetched."

"Moreover, Brother Xiong Ying doesn't remember us at all, he has completely forgotten what happened back then, and he doesn't even know who he is."

"What can we do now?" Mu Ya asked very seriously.

"What can be done?"

Xu Miaojin smiled slightly, but her face showed a firm expression: "Naturally, it's to help Brother Xiong Ying regain his memories. Although so many years have passed, those memories will definitely not completely disappear. As long as he remembers them, he will naturally be able to restore his identity."

"You put it lightly."

“If we were to run over to Brother Xiong Ying now and tell him that he was the former eldest grandson of the emperor, he would probably think we were crazy.”

"And have you thought about this at all?"

“We used to fight over him, but now neither of us has a chance. He’s already married and has children,” Mu Ya said with a look of disappointment.

Hear this!

Xu Miaojin's pretty face, however, showed a resolute expression.

“I said I would only marry Brother Xiong Ying and I would never break my promise, otherwise I would rather remain unmarried for life.”

“Brother Xiong Ying only has one wife now. Given our status, it’s acceptable to give her a status higher than that of a concubine,” Xu Miaojin said firmly.

"A young lady from the dignified Duke of Wei's mansion, wanting to become a concubine? Do you think your elder brother would agree?" Mu Ya asked in surprise.

"Are you going to give up on Brother Xiong Ying?"

Xu Miaojin glanced at Mu Ya, her expression unchanged: "That would be perfect, I won't give up."

"Who said I was going to give up?"

"If you're not afraid, why should I be?" Mu Ya glared, equally stubborn.

"I need to think of a way to help Xiong Ying remember what happened before," Xu Miaojin thought thoughtfully.

at the same time.

Inside Wenyuan Pavilion.

"emperor."

"Miss Xu and Miss Mu were really bold just now."

"They actually stopped the Marquis of Champion directly and lifted his robes."

Yun Qi walked in from outside the hall, seemingly having ascertained the situation, and said to Zhu Yuanzhang with a somewhat embarrassed expression.

"Why are those two girls lifting Zhu Ying's sleeves?" Zhu Biao asked, quite surprised.

The events of that year were too far in the past, and Zhu Biao was drunk in the hall that day, so he didn't see the teeth marks on Zhu Ying's arm and naturally didn't remember them.

Even Zhu Yuanzhang.

It's already clear.

"These two girls are really smart."

"No wonder she hasn't married even though she's reached marriageable age after all these years. She's still thinking about our grandson."

"Alright."

“Their daughters are perfectly suited to our grandson.”

"Although there is no longer a position of principal wife, Xiong Ying will inherit the throne sooner or later, so giving them the position of imperial concubine will also raise their rank." Zhu Yuanzhang thought to himself at this moment.

If it is an outsider.

Even if he were the Marquis of Champion, even if he were to achieve the highest honors, it would be impossible for him to marry the daughter of the current Duke and the powerful general Mu Ying.

But all of this was due to his status as a foreign official.

From the perspective of imperial power, it is naturally not permissible for foreign officials to have too many marriage alliances, lest they become too powerful and ultimately become a hidden danger.

After all, Zhu Ying's prestige in the army had reached its peak.

But the situation is naturally different now.

Zhu Yingke was his grandson, the eldest grandson of the Ming Dynasty emperor, so all these marriage alliances were nothing.

After all, the more marriage alliances Zhu Xiong Ying had, the better, as it would give him greater power in the future.

Both the Xu family and the Mu family held significant positions in the Ming Dynasty.

"father."

Do you think those two girls have taken a liking to Zhu Ying?

Coming to his senses, Zhu Biao said with a smile.

"Let the younger generation discuss their own affairs."

"We don't need to worry about anything," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

"That's true." Zhu Biao nodded, without denying it.

"It really is fate. Is the destiny that couldn't be fulfilled ten years ago about to continue?"

"fair enough."

“The Xu family girl and the Mu family girl are indeed suitable to marry Xiong Ying.”

"In the future, both the Xu family and the Mu family can serve as allies for Xiong Ying," Zhu Biao thought to himself.

It has to be said that the father and son are thinking the same thing.

……

The Duke of Liang's Mansion!

The situation inside the mansion today is unusual.

now.

Standing before Lan Yu were twenty bodyguards dressed in black and red military uniforms, exuding an aura of killing intent. They were clearly veteran soldiers with blood on their hands.

"Bros."

"From now on, you will follow Yunhuo, the Crown Prince's legitimate son, and my grand-nephew."

"No matter what Yunhu asks you to do in the future, you must carry it out to the best of your ability, just as you would carry out my military orders."

"His words are military orders." Lan Yu stared at the twenty guards in front of him and gave the order in a very serious manner.

echoed.

"I accept your orders."

Twenty guards bowed to Lan Yu and gave a military salute.

Then all eyes turned to Zhu Yunwen.

"Your subordinates pay their respects to Your Highness." All twenty men knelt down. From this day forward, their status changed from personal guards to Zhu Yunwen's bodyguards.

Zhu Yunwen stepped forward and forced himself to stand up straight. It was the first time he had faced such a scene. But he thought of his maternal uncle's teachings over the past few days, his status as the eldest son of the Crown Prince, and especially his duty to clear obstacles in the Eastern Palace for his elder brother's return.

He could no longer display any humility. He was Zhu Yunwen.

The eldest son of the Crown Prince, of noble status.

He has nothing to fear from anyone.

Under the watchful eyes of so many people, Zhu Yunwen stood straight, encouraging himself, and no longer felt the humility he once had.

at last.

Zhu Yunwen glanced at it and then spoke.

"Brothers."

"No gift."

Zhu Yunwen shouted loudly.

Although his voice carried a touch of childishness, it also carried the dignity of the eldest son of the Crown Prince.

See this scene.

Lan Yu and Chang Mao exchanged a glance, both looking relieved.

These days.

Ah, they seized every opportunity to discipline Zhu Yunwen, restoring some of his dignity as the eldest son of the Crown Prince.

If not.

Even after returning to the Eastern Palace, he remained as cowardly as ever. How could he possibly deal with the Lü clan?

Judging from the current situation, Zhu Yunwen has really been serious and absorbed in his studies these past few days.

"Yunxun."

"Today is the day you return to the Eastern Palace."

"Your great-uncle won't be seeing you off."

"These twenty guards will escort you back. Of course, until you establish yourself in the Eastern Palace, these guards will only be under your name and will not be supported by your salary." Lan Yu walked up to Zhu Yunwen and said with a serious expression.

"Yun Tong, thank you, maternal uncle."

Zhu Yunwen said nothing more, but bowed to Lan Yu with deep gratitude.

"Go."

"The carriage has been prepared for you."

"Your great-uncle hopes you can truly be a legitimate son," Lan Yu said with a smile.

"Please rest assured, Uncle, Yunhu will not let you down." Zhu Yunhu nodded solemnly.

Subsequently.

Zhu Yunwen walked directly towards the carriage outside the mansion, and the guards immediately took up their weapons and stood guard around the carriage, protecting it as it headed towards the East Palace.

East Palace!

Now Lady Lü has returned.

but.

As long as Zhu Yunwen did not return, Lady Lü felt uneasy.

For her.

This was the first time in many years that Zhu Yunwen had left the Eastern Palace and escaped her control. Thinking about the possibility that Zhu Yunwen might have been instigated by Lan Yu and the others, and what Lan Yu and Chang Mao had said when they met with Zhu Biao, Lady Lü really did not have a good time during the New Year. She could not even suppress the unease in her heart.

This time!

"Miss."

"Zhu Yunwen is back."

A trusted palace maid from Lady Lü's side arrived and respectfully reported to Lady Lü.

"That bastard is finally back."

Upon hearing that Zhu Yunwen had returned, Lady Lü breathed a sigh of relief, but a chill crept into her eyes.

"Go, go and see if he has changed at all, then have him come to my palace to pay his respects," Lady Lü said coldly.

"Yes, ma'am."

The trusted palace maid respectfully agreed, then walked out with a smile.

Judging from the palace maid's completely unconcerned appearance, she clearly didn't take Zhu Yunwen seriously at all.

Or.

Throughout the entire Eastern Palace, none of Lü's henchmen took Zhu Yunwen seriously. For so many years, they had relentlessly suppressed him.

Zhu Yunwen's cowardly character was also a result of them.

only.

This time.

Perhaps these henchmen of the Lü family will soon learn what true authority of a legitimate heir is.

Outside the East Palace.

The carriage stopped.

There are also so many armed guards.

The Imperial Guards on duty at the Eastern Palace immediately stepped forward.

"No one may carry weapons except for members of the Imperial Guards in the area where the Crown Prince's Palace is located."

Seeing that the guards around the carriage were all armed, a centurion of the Imperial Guard immediately stepped forward and said in a deep voice.

"Chen Qing, don't you recognize me?"

A guard stepped out from beside the carriage and spoke to the commander of the Imperial Guard.

Hear sounds.

The commander of the Imperial Guard was taken aback for a moment, then hurriedly bowed: "This subordinate greets Commander Li."

"Haha, looks like you still recognize me."

The guard chuckled when he saw the appearance of the Imperial Guard, then stepped forward and patted the Imperial Guard commander on the shoulder.

"No need to be polite."

"From now on, we are colleagues," the guard, known as Commander Li, said with a smile.

"Commander Li, are you also being transferred to the Imperial Guard?" asked the Imperial Guard centurion with a smile.

"Do not."

Li Li smiled and then looked at the carriage: "From today onwards, I will be the chief guard of Young Master Yun Tong, and will be responsible for protecting Young Master Yun Tong in the East Palace."

Hear this.

The commander of the Imperial Guard glanced at the carriage, then at Li Li in front of him, his eyes filled with complex emotions. He wanted to say something, but he didn't dare to.

“It seems this was arranged by the Duke of Liang,” said the commander of the Imperial Guard immediately.

Judging from their familiar appearance, it was obvious that this centurion of the Imperial Guard had previously served in the army and was later transferred to the Imperial Guard, while Li Li was his direct superior.

"Not bad." Li Li nodded with a smile.

He then turned around and bowed to the carriage, saying, "Young master, you have returned to the Eastern Palace. Please alight from the carriage."

"kindness."

Zhu Yunwen's voice came from inside the carriage.

Then a guard stepped forward, lifted the curtain, and lowered the carriage steps. Zhu Yunwen, dressed in a young master's robe, stood straight with a cold expression, having completely shed his former humble and cowardly demeanor, and slowly stepped down from the carriage.

When the Imperial Guards stationed outside the Eastern Palace saw Zhu Yunwen like this, their demeanor changed drastically.

They couldn't help but widen their eyes, looking somewhat incredulous.

For them.

People naturally gossiped about what was happening in the Eastern Palace, but how could those important figures dare to discuss anything?
However, in their discussions, Zhu Yunwen was indeed unremarkable, lacking the majesty of a crown prince and any air of nobility.

But seeing you today.

Everything has changed drastically.

In less than seven days.

Zhu Yunwen's temperament has changed drastically.

His imposing presence exuded an innate air of nobility.

"Is this still the same humble young master Yun Tong from before?"

"After visiting the Duke of Liang's residence, how could Young Master Yunheng have changed so much?"

"This is the legitimate son of the Crown Prince."

“The previous one was nothing like him. It seems that Duke Liang must have been training Young Master Yuntong well during this period, otherwise there wouldn’t have been such a big change.”

……

(End of this chapter)