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

Chapter 288 The Embroidered Uniform Guard Returns, Zhu Yuanzhang Looks at the Portrait, Zhu Biao Exclaims in Surprise!
"This humble servant thanks Your Majesty for your great favor."

"Thank you for your great kindness, Your Highness."

Lin Fu naturally expressed his gratitude to Zhu Yuanzhang for his kindness.

At the same time, deep down, Lin Fu was also happy that his young master was so highly regarded by the current emperor.

The family is now truly prosperous and thriving.

"All right."

"The wedding is about to begin, let's go in," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

"Yes." Zhu Biao nodded, his face filled with anticipation.

The father and son, escorted by two commanders, the Imperial Guards, and the Golden Guards, walked towards the Marquis of Champion's residence.

This was the first time they had visited this residence in person since Zhu Ying arrived in Yingtian.

Before the father and son entered the main hall.

The room was already filled with tables and chairs, and the place was packed with guests.

All the guests were high-ranking officials from the imperial court; the gathering was truly a distinguished affair.

When they saw Zhu Yuanzhang and his son arrive, many officials immediately stood up and respectfully greeted them.

"Today is Zhu Ying's wedding day, there's no need for formalities."

"No need for any of them."

Seeing the actions of the ministers around him, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately smiled and waved his hand.

today.

Zhu Yuanzhang also appeared exceptionally happy.

His grandson got married.

"Your Majesty, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

"This is your seating area."

Lin Fu stepped forward to lead the way.

Two seats had already been set up in front of the main hall, for Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao.

"it is good."

Looking at the two seats available, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled with satisfaction.

Then something occurred to me.

"Go and prepare another seat."

"Lin Fu, Zhu Ying regards you as his uncle, so you should sit in the seat of the elders," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

“This…this…”

Lin Fu hesitated.

Sitting side by side with the current emperor and crown prince, Lin Fu was genuinely a little flustered.

"fine."

"Today is not a court meeting, but a wedding banquet. As Zhu Ying's elder, you should sit in the elders' seat," Zhu Biao said with a smile.

Zhu Biao's gratitude for Lin Fu's care of his son over the years is beyond words.

"In that case, it would be impolite of me to refuse." Lin Fu nodded respectfully.

"Your Majesty, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

This time!

Liu Yu'er came out heavily pregnant, with Zhu Wenxi by her side.

"Yu'er, you are several months pregnant now, so please take good care of yourself."

"Sit down quickly."

Upon seeing Liu Yu'er arrive, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately spoke with concern.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Liu Yu'er said, supporting herself with her hands on her back, and walked towards the seat of the mistress of the house with the help of two maids.

"Great-great-grandfather."

"grandfather."

Zhu Wenxi then addressed Zhu Yuanzhang and his son with great politeness.

"You little rascal, come here, let me hold you."

Zhu Biao smiled and waved to Zhu Wenxi.

"it is good."

Zhu Wenxi was overjoyed and immediately pounced on Zhu Biao.

"Haha."

Zhu Biao smiled, clearly pleased.

Previously, he had taken him in as an adopted grandson out of affection, but now that it was confirmed that he was his own grandson, how could Zhu Biao not like him?

Moreover, Zhu Wenxi was exceptionally intelligent, possessing a natural talent for both literature and politics, which made Zhu Biao particularly fond of him.

At this moment!

"The Marquis has welcomed his two brides into his household."

Liu Lei shouted loudly from inside the mansion.

All eyes turned toward the entrance.

Zhu Ying was dressed in a red wedding robe, holding the hands of a bride in red veils on each side. The bride on his left was Xu Miaojin, and the bride on his right was Mu Ya.

this moment.

All eyes are on you.

"This kid is really good-looking; he looks good in any clothes."

Seeing Zhu Ying dressed in a red wedding gown, looking so handsome and dashing, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but praise him with a smile.

“After all, his mother was so beautiful, he must have taken after her.” Zhu Biao smiled gently.

"Are you saying that we, or you, are ugly?" Zhu Yuanzhang said irritably, but he didn't seem angry at all.

"father."

“You used to be just a farmer, how good-looking could you be?” Zhu Biao replied with a smile.

"Haha." Zhu Yuanzhang retorted, unconvinced, "Even if I'm just a peasant, I'm still good-looking. Otherwise, how could your mother have fallen for me?"

"Your mother was a lady from a prominent family back then, while I was just a nobody. Your mother was the adopted daughter of a rebel leader. If I hadn't been good-looking and cared for your mother, would she have married me?" Zhu Yuanzhang said proudly.

He was clearly very satisfied with his appearance when he was young.

"Dad, just keep arguing." Zhu Biao shook his head helplessly.

Zhu Yuanzhang chuckled, too lazy to argue with Zhu Biao, and focused his eyes entirely on the three newlyweds who were slowly walking towards him.

"My great-grandfather was a stinky old man."

Zhu Wenxi also smiled and made a face.

"You brat, you're making fun of your great-grandfather!" Zhu Yuanzhang said helplessly.

This time!

Zhu Ying led one child by the hand and slowly walked to the front of the hall.

When Zhu Ying saw Zhu Yuanzhang and his son already seated in the main seats, he was taken aback. He hadn't expected them to actually come to preside over the wedding.

"The wedding ceremony".

"let's start."

Zhu Yuanzhang said with an excited expression.

"The wedding ceremony begins."

Lu Ben, who had been waiting patiently to the side, immediately stepped forward and shouted.

At this moment, Lü Ben was probably filled with resentment and unwillingness.

Because he already knew Zhu Ying's identity, and even more so, he knew the future fate of his family.

But nothing was revealed at the moment, and he could only suppress his anger and dare not expose it.

"Worship heaven and earth."

Lü Ben shouted loudly.

Zhu Ying led the two women around and bowed to heaven and earth.

"Bowing twice to my parents and father."

Lü Ben shouted loudly.

Zhu Ying then led the two women to Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao and bowed respectfully.

See this scene.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao were all smiles, as if they had been coated with honey.

The courtiers watching the ceremony below were all astonished by what they saw, except for a few who knew the details.

"Why are the Emperor and the Crown Prince so happy, as if it were their child's wedding?"

"It seems that the Emperor's favor towards the Marquis of Champion is truly beyond words. In the future, no one in the court will be able to rival the Marquis of Champion."

Such favor is absolutely unprecedented...

Many court officials thought to themselves.

"I didn't attend Xiong Ying's first wedding."

"This time, we can consider it a make-up." Lan Yu and Chang Mao exchanged a glance and said with emotion.

After the three bows at the wedding ceremony.

It's all over.

It was time to serve tea.

Zhu Ying led the two women to serve tea to Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao, followed by Lin Fu.

After the two brides were ushered into the bridal chamber, Zhu Ying stayed behind to keep the guests company.

"Dear guests."

"It is an honor for Zhu Ying to attend my wedding today."

"today."

"I hope everyone will drink to their heart's content and not leave until they are drunk."

"Respectfully, everyone."

Zhu Ying raised his wine glass and said loudly.

As the words fell.

"Respectfully, Lord Marquis."

"Cheers!" Many guests raised their glasses in response.

"emperor."

"Prince."

"I raise a toast to you all to thank you for officiating my wedding."

Zhu Ying walked back to Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Ying, raised his wine cup and bowed.

"Haha."

"You must treat those two girls well, they've waited for you for too long," Zhu Yuanzhang said earnestly, raising his wine cup.

"Since they are my wives, I will never let them down," Zhu Ying immediately promised.

As for waiting too long.

Zhu Yingshi didn't understand what this meant, but he didn't ask any further questions.

"Big brother."

"I didn't have the chance to attend your first wedding, but I congratulate you on your wedding this time."

Zhu Yunwen also came over at this moment, raising his wine glass to Zhu Yingyi with an excited expression.

"Young Master Yunwen, you may call me by my name directly."

"I am not worthy of the title of 'elder brother'," Zhu Ying replied with a smile, raising his cup.

"Well deserved."

Zhu Yunwen replied seriously.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao watched with smiles, saying nothing.

Now everything is just one step away from completion.

They were just waiting for the Embroidered Uniform Guard to bring back the news, and then announce it to the court and even the whole country.

"Yun Qi."

Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head and shouted.

Yun Qi immediately stepped forward, holding an imperial edict in his hands.

"By imperial decree, all officials may remain seated and listen attentively," Yun Qi announced loudly, holding the imperial edict.

Hear the sound.

All the courtiers' eyes instantly focused on it.

"The Emperor, by the order of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven, declares!"

"When Zhu Ying, the Marquis of Champion, was on the Northern Expedition, he made great contributions to the country by sealing the wolf's lair. In the past, he was promoted to marquis, which was only the first reward. Now Zhu Ying has grown up and his character is complete."

"For his meritorious service in sealing the wolf's lair, he is the number one military general of our Great Ming Dynasty and should be promoted again."

"From this day forward, Zhu Yingjue is promoted to hereditary Duke, with the title of Duke of Wu."

"Appreciate this."

Yunqi read it aloud.

These words were spoken.

All the guests who arrived stared in disbelief.

Even though he knew that the current emperor had shown Zhu Ying boundless favor, he never expected such favor.

"A duke who was not yet twenty years old."

"Looking at the world, there is absolutely no one like it."

"Let alone looking at the world, even looking at the entire history, who can have such an honor?"

"To be granted the title of Duke before the age of twenty is an unparalleled honor, and with the Crown Prince's approval, he will surely be highly valued even in the future Crown Prince's reign."

"When the Marquis of Champion first achieved the feat of sealing the wolf's lair, the promotion to the rank of Marquis was an honor, but not enough. Now that he has been promoted again, everything is the same."

"yes……"

this moment.

Everyone was amazed and felt the deep respect the royal family held for Zhu Ying.

Who among the entire court could receive such favor?
Even the many dukes who followed the emperor in founding the country in the past have never received such favor!
"Gentlemen, there is a second imperial edict."

Yun Qi smiled and took out another imperial edict.

"The Emperor, by the order of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven, declares!"

“Xu Miaojin, daughter of the King of Zhongshan, is renowned for her talent and of noble birth. Now that she is married to the Duke of Wu, she should not be treated as a concubine, but as an equal wife.”

“The daughter of the Marquis of Xiping, and our granddaughter, is of noble status. Now that she is married to the Duke of Wu, she should not be treated as a concubine, but as an equal wife.”

"So be it," Yun Qi announced loudly once again.

In this regard.

The officials were naturally not surprised at all.

After all, this matter had already been announced when the marriage was bestowed, and announcing it again at the wedding ceremony was to give the two women a higher status.

now.

Zhao Feng then truly had three wives and one concubine.

Even though the foreign princess married into the household, she was only a concubine, and her status and position were naturally incomparable to those of Xu Miaojin and the others.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness."

After the two imperial edicts were read aloud, Zhu Ying immediately bowed and loudly expressed his gratitude.

"It's not over yet."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and then looked at Yun Qi.

"The Emperor, by the order of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven, declares!"

"Now that Duke Wu is getting married, the royal family should reward him handsomely."

"I bestow upon you ten snow lotuses from the Tianshan Mountains, and ten century-old ginseng roots from the Changbai Mountains..."

As Yun Qi spoke, he bestowed upon Yun Qi numerous rare and precious treasures.

Each item, if not priceless, is an extremely rare tribute.

Even Zhu Ying had truly underestimated the boundless favor bestowed upon him by Old Zhu and Zhu Biao. Today's wedding was indeed a great blessing and a generous gift.

"Ugh."

"Old Zhu and his son are really good to me; they don't treat me like an outsider at all."

"If Zhu Biao's serious illness recurs, it seems we really need to try to save him."

“They have treated me so well, it would be inhuman of me to just watch him die.”

now.

Knowing that Zhu Biao in history was Zhu Ying who died of illness, Zhu Ying had other thoughts at this moment. After all, he possessed the elixir to prolong his life, and if that day really came, Zhu Ying really couldn't sit idly by.

Since entering Yingtian.

Zhu Ying truly felt the immense kindness shown to him by Zhu Yuanzhang and his son.

"Zhu Ying."

"For this period of time, we will allow you to rest at home for ten days."

"Wait ten days later."

"We have another surprise for you, a huge surprise," Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Ying with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhu Ying thanked him immediately.

As for what the next surprise might be, Zhu Ying naturally couldn't imagine.

But only Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao knew that what the Embroidered Uniform Guard had investigated would be handed over to Yingtian within the next few days—not just the portraits, but also the people.

What happened back then.

The truth of what happened back then.

Everything was destined to become immortality in their eyes.

The wedding is in progress.

At night.

The guests gradually dispersed.

Zhu Ying naturally enjoyed the true blessing of having multiple wives.

They went to Xu Miaojin's room first, and then to Mu Ya's room.

Given Zhu Ying's physical condition, he would naturally be treated equally and without discrimination.

…………

A few days later!
The main hall of Wenyuan Pavilion.

"Let's start playing, Your Majesty."

"The Embroidered Uniform Guards who investigated in Beiping Prefecture have returned."

"There were also portraits presented after secret investigation."

Jiang Huan knelt before Zhu Yuanzhang and said with excitement.

behind him.

Two more Imperial Guards knelt on the ground, each holding a portrait in their hands.

"Open it quickly."

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately spoke, his expression serious and his eyes gleaming.

Zhu Biao, standing to the side, also stared intently at the scene.

Jiang Huan immediately stood up and waved his hand.

The two Imperial Guards immediately opened the portrait.

Comes into view.

There is a portrait of an old woman and another portrait of a slightly younger woman.

Upon seeing the person in the portrait, Zhu Biao exclaimed in surprise: "Granny Ma!"

Even though it was just a portrait, Zhu Biao recognized it at a glance.

He couldn't possibly fail to recognize that the person in the portrait was none other than his mother's personal maidservant, who had earned his mother's deep trust. In fact, the last person his mother saw on her deathbed was this maidservant.

"Is she the one who has been taking care of Zhu Ying?"

Zhu Yuanzhang stared at the portrait and asked again to confirm.

……

(End of this chapter)