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

Chapter 291 Everything is clear, just waiting to restore his identity! Zhu Yuanzhang wants to bestow a title of king upon his grandson!

Hearing Chen Yi's words.

Then you'll understand a little.

Even though Zhu Ying was cared for and looked after by them after he turned eight.

But no one expected Zhu Yinghui to be so capable, managing to survive the near-death situation set up by the Shen family, and even becoming a hero whose fame resounded throughout the entire Ming Dynasty.

It was after Zhu Yingcheng became a general in the Da Ning border army, and later the commander of the guard.

A hope ignited in Chen Yi's heart: perhaps the eldest grandson of the emperor could return to Yingtian, regain his identity, and be recognized as a member of the imperial clan.

This was also one of the Empress's last wishes, although it was almost impossible to fulfill.

But the eldest grandson of the emperor was, after all, a member of the royal family, and under the mysterious protection of fate, he returned to Yingtian.

"And that is precisely the point."

“Every day in Da Ning, I wait for Your Majesty and the Crown Prince to recognize the eldest grandson of the Emperor.”

"So many years have passed, and the eldest grandson of the emperor has grown up among the common people. Although his appearance and temperament have changed drastically, I believe that we are connected by blood. Your Majesty and the Crown Prince will surely recognize him. Therefore, I have always hoped that Your Majesty will send someone to find me and learn the truth of what happened back then."

"After seeing the Imperial Guards arrive at my door, I was truly at ease."

"Her Majesty's greatest wish is finally about to be fulfilled," Chen Yi said with a tone of joyful tears.

This task has been completed.

He seemed to have accomplished his important mission.

After carrying this burden for so many years, I'm finally free.

And that's where the conversation ends.

Everything from back then, including Chen Yi's confession, has made the whole story clear.

"Doctor Chen."

"Thank you for explaining what happened back then, and thank you even more for taking care of Xiong Ying in secret all these years."

"Such kindness will never be forgotten by Zhu Biao."

"Please accept Zhu Biao's bow."

Without any further words, Zhu Biao walked up to Chen Yi and, as the crown prince, bowed deeply to him.

See this scene.

Chen Yi was startled and immediately stepped forward to help Zhu Biao up, saying repeatedly, "Your Highness is too kind. This is my duty, and I do not deserve such a courtesy from Your Highness."

“You deserve it,” Zhu Biao replied seriously.

"The fifteenth year of Hongwu".

"Xiong Ying contracted smallpox, and the Queen Mother also contracted smallpox while taking care of Xiong Ying."

That year, I lost both my mother and my son.

"I originally thought that nothing would change, but Xiong Ying actually survived and grew up to become a hero of my Great Ming. As his father, I am very proud of him, and I am even more fortunate that he is alive."

“If it weren’t for Granny Ma and your years of care, Physician Chen, Xiong Ying would never have been able to grow up.”

"I will remember this kindness forever," Zhu Biao said solemnly, his face full of gratitude for Chen Yi.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang, who was sitting on the dragon throne, did not speak, he tacitly approved of it.

After so many years of care, I can accept this gesture of respect from Biao'er.

Subsequently.

Zhu Biao turned around again and looked at the other five old palace servants.

"Although you five did not take care of Xiong Ying like Physician Chen and Granny Ma did, you have kept Xiong Ying's secret for many years, which is also a kindness that allowed Xiong Ying to grow up safely."

"I have also noted that down."

"Once you regain your Xiong Ying identity, as long as your family respects the laws of the Ming Dynasty, I guarantee your family's long-term safety and prosperity in the Ming Dynasty," Zhu Biao said with a tone of promise.

Hear this.

The five old palace maids immediately knelt down and loudly expressed their gratitude: "We thank Your Majesty for your great kindness, and we thank His Highness the Crown Prince for your great kindness."

Zhu Biao's promise was as good as gold.

Just as Zhu Biao said, their family would be protected throughout the entire Ming Dynasty from now on.

Even if they don't become a prestigious family, as long as Zhu Biao pays attention, their family can continue to thrive.

"Does Granny Ma have any descendants still alive?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked Chen Yi.

"Return to the Emperor."

“Besides the eldest grandson of the emperor, Ma Ma has no other descendants living. Ever since Her Majesty personally handed the eldest grandson over to Ma Ma, she has treated him as her own son and has never treated him poorly,” Chen Yi said with a touch of sadness.

Hear this!

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded silently.

“Granny Ma, I will have Xiong Ying give her the title of elder in the future.”

“Xiong Ying is her descendant,” Zhu Biao said again.

This word.

This naturally surprised Chen Yi and his group, who never expected Zhu Biao to be so magnanimous.

If the eldest grandson of the emperor recognizes Granny Ma as an elder and her descendant, wouldn't that mean he has to establish a memorial tablet in the ancestral temple?
What a privilege!
"Your Highness, I am deeply grateful."

In this regard.

Chen Yi bowed deeply, overwhelmed with emotion.

If Granny Ma could truly receive such an honor, then she could rest in peace in the afterlife.

"Biao'er."

"Now I know everything I wanted to know."

"The events of that year are now fully clear."

"The most important thing now is to bring Xiong Ying back," Zhu Yuanzhang said slowly, with a serious tone.

Clearly, there is no room for delay.

Everything is clear, everything is knowable.

"Once the ten-day rest period for U.A. is over, U.A.'s identity will be announced in court."

"At that time."

"It's around the time the imperial examinations end and the palace examination is about to begin," Zhu Biao said in a deep voice, his voice equally firm.

"The Lü family."

“It’s enough that they’ve kept it for so long,” Zhu Yuanzhang said coldly.

Upon hearing the name of the Lü family, Chen Yi's expression changed, and he immediately said, "Your Majesty, Your Highness, the Crown Prince..."

"The Empress had some speculations when she was on her deathbed."

"The Lü family may be related to the eldest grandson of the emperor contracting smallpox, but the Empress and the two tiger commanders investigated and found nothing."

In this regard.

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly: "Those who have benefited will inevitably be implicated."

"This time, regardless of whether there is any so-called evidence, we will make sure that the Lü family is doomed."

At this point.

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't care less about anything else. He was already certain that the Lü family had been bullying Zhu Yunwen for many years. It would be strange if the Lü family had no connection to what happened back then.

of course.

Perhaps Lü Ben is clever, or perhaps torture won't make him talk, but he has children and grandchildren, so they can always find out.

"Chen Yi".

"In a few days, the eldest grandson of the emperor will attend court."

“I hope you can step forward and let the officials know that my grandson is still alive. We need to restore his status in front of the officials first, and then announce it to the world.”

"No part of my imperial bloodline can be omitted. We must use absolute evidence to prove it and convince the people of the world," Zhu Yuanzhang said, staring intently at Chen Yi.

"It is my duty to do so."

"Furthermore, the Empress also prepared evidence and decrees to restore the eldest grandson's status back then."

"Her Majesty said that once that day comes, she will present the imperial decree to all the officials to prove the identity of the eldest grandson of the emperor."

"Except."

"There are two pieces of jade on the eldest grandson of the emperor. The Empress specially ordered Commander Erhu to take them away, so that one day they could prove the eldest grandson's identity," Chen Yi said solemnly.

Hearing that his wife had a backup plan, and that everything she did was for his grandson, he was deeply moved.

A look of something unspeakable appeared in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes.

"Sister."

"You had already reached that point back then, yet you thought so far ahead."

"I...I really am stupid," Zhu Yuanzhang thought to himself.

At that moment.

He was too preoccupied with his grief to know anything about his sister's secret plans.

He was thinking about so much even in his weakened and dying state.

Zhu Yuanzhang could probably imagine how much pain his sister had suffered back then. "Thank you so much, Physician Chen."

“In a few days, you will all be required to attend the ceremony and announce it to the officials,” Zhu Biao said.

"We swear to serve you to the death."

Chen Yi and the others replied immediately.

"Jiang Huan, arrange a palace next to the Empress Dowager Cining Palace to settle Physician Chen and the others."

"We must not treat him poorly," Zhu Biao said to Jiang Huan.

"I accept the decree."

Jiang Huan immediately accepted the order.

He then personally led the way, taking Chen Yi and the others away from the main hall of Wenyuan Pavilion.

Several Imperial Guards inside the hall also paid their respects and then left.

"Yun Qi."

Zhu Yuanzhang spoke.

“This old servant is here,” Yun Qi replied.

“Our grandson is coming back. Prepare the prince’s robe and the prince’s seal. Have the Imperial Clan Court prepare them as well.”

"When our grandson returns, all of these will be given to him," Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice, with an unquestionable tone.

Without any hesitation, Yun Qi immediately accepted the order: "This old servant will immediately order people to prepare it, and it will be ready in the next few days."

Yun Qi then left the main hall.

"father."

"Xiong Ying just returned, and you're already going to bestow a title upon him?" Zhu Biao was also somewhat surprised.

He hasn't even ascended the throne yet, and his son has already been made a king?
"With Xiong Ying's prestige, is he not worthy of being made a king?" Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, his mind made up.

"have to."

Upon seeing this, Zhu Biao smiled and said, "Let's first bestow upon him the title of Prince of the County. This will serve as compensation for Xiong Ying."

But Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head: "This is not compensation, but what he deserves."

Hear the words.

Zhu Biao nodded emphatically.

"Ugh."

"Hearing Chen Yi's words today, we finally understand how much your mother suffered back then, thinking so much about Xiong Ying even on her deathbed."

"But we know absolutely nothing about these things."

"You couldn't even see your mother before she died," Zhu Yuanzhang said with intense self-reproach.

He contracted smallpox that year.

The entire Cining Palace was sealed off.

On his deathbed.

Zhu Yuanzhang could only hear his sister's voice; he couldn't even see her up close.

He wanted to rush into the hall.

But his sister held the palace gate firmly in place.

now.

What came to Zhu Yuanzhang's mind was the last time he saw his sister.

"Chongba, don't come any closer."

"It's contagious."

Empress Ma, extremely weak, called out to Zhu Yuanzhang outside the palace, tears streaming down her face.

Zhu Yuanzhang was so anxious outside that he stamped his feet and rushed towards the palace gates several times, but Zhu Biao held him back tightly. He was extremely anxious but helpless.

My thoughts returned.

Tears had already silently streamed down Zhu Yuanzhang's face.

The same applies to Zhu Biao.

Inside the vast Wenyuan Pavilion, the father and son stood silently facing each other, both deeply saddened, tears streaming down their faces.

……

The Zhu family mansion!

"Don't make the signboard crooked."

"Hang it higher."

Liu Lei was outside directing several guards to hang up the plaque; the original plaque for the Marquis of Champion's Residence had already been taken down.

Now, the plaque that has been hung up reads "Duke of Wu".

Looking at those three imposing characters, anyone passing by the Duke's mansion would naturally take a second look.

The youngest duke in the Ming Dynasty, and the most powerful general in the Ming Dynasty.

The only two in history to seal the wolf's lair and reside in the Xu.

Each of them was enough to make them famous throughout the world, but now all of them have come together in one person.

"Commander, how is it? Is it properly mounted?" the guard on the throne asked loudly.

"Okay, that's it."

"very good."

Liu Lei took a close look and nodded in satisfaction.

Looking at the three large characters "Duke of Wu," Liu Lei felt extremely honored.

Who could have imagined that a mere centurion would one day become the commander of the personal guard of the most outstanding general in the court? Who could have imagined that he would become the commander of the Duke's personal guard?
In the imperial court and in the army, countless people envied him!

When Zhu Ying first joined the army, he was the first person he met, and Zhu Ying even saved his life. Then Liu Lei witnessed how Zhu Ying gradually became a centurion, a chiliarch, a garrison commander, a deputy commander, a guard commander, a champion earl, a champion marquis, and finally a duke.

It can be said.

Liu Lei was one of the witnesses who saw the whole thing.

"Wu Guogong."

Liu Lei stared at it, then murmured it aloud.

"Commander."

"Are you having trouble calming down?"

"I never imagined that our lord would become a duke." Xiao Han walked over and said with great emotion.

"Who could have imagined this?" Liu Lei said with a smile, but a sense of relief followed: "We're really lucky to have met our lord. If we hadn't, I'd be nothing more than a commander of a thousand at best, or I'd probably be dead on the battlefield by now. How could I be where I am now?"

"Yes."

"The Liaodong Campaign and the Northern Expedition resulted in the deaths of too many people, but we all survived, all thanks to our lord." Xiao Han nodded in agreement.

One was Zhu Ying's commander, in charge of several thousand personal guards, and the other was a commander of a thousand personal guards.

They had all followed Zhu Ying for a long time.

Besides witnessing Zhu Ying's growth, they also became the envy of countless people. As the Duke's personal guards, they were respected not only by commanders of a thousand men and their peers, but also by captains and centurions.

Countless people envy him.

Their families also lived better lives as a result, receiving not only the government's stipends but also double the stipends from their lord.

all in all.

They were willing to die for their lord, and their descendants were also willing to die to serve their lord's descendants.

His personal guards have become his retainers.

In the house!

A martial arts arena.

Zhu Wenxi carried the lightest bow, but it was still very difficult to draw. He shot an arrow, but it missed the target.

"father."

"I really don't know this martial art."

"You'd better forgive me."

With the arrow hitting the target, Zhu Wenxi looked at Zhu Ying with a mixture of despair and tears in his eyes.

These days.

Zhu Ying had always wanted to train Zhu Wenxi. Although his talent lay in politics, Zhu Ying also wanted him to master some martial arts.

"You're still too young. We'll discipline you properly when you're older." Zhu Ying smiled, not taking it to heart.

And below.

Liu Yu'er, Xu Miaojin, and Mu Ya all looked at Zhu Ying with love in their eyes.

……

(End of this chapter)