Ming Dynasty: The Crocodile King of Han Prince Zhu Gaoxu's Family

Chapter 122: Emperor Yongle's Actions and Granted Marriage
Compared to Prince Han's depression and unhappiness, Zhu Zhanhe was very open-minded about these things.

In Zhu Zhanhe's opinion, no matter how you look at it, what Emperor Yongle has done recently seems to be about making arrangements for his funeral!
First, Emperor Yongle moved the capital from Yingtian Prefecture to Shuntian Prefecture, and even moved the three major camps that were preparing to go to war there. First, the capital was moved, and then the war was ready!

He also found a wife for his most beloved grandson!

Then he established the position of Crown Prince!

The crown prince continued to govern the country and was also given the Nine Gifts!

It can be said that Emperor Yongle has already arranged all the things that can be arranged after his death! To put it bluntly, even if Emperor Yongle dies now, according to his current arrangements, there will be no chaos in the court!
Of course, something that made Prince Han happy also happened during this period, that is, after the crown prince was appointed, Emperor Yongle issued an imperial decree to grant a marriage to the Han prince Zhu Zhanhe, and the person to be married was the daughter of the former Minister of Revenue Xia Yuanji - Xia Yunxin!

After the army returned from the grassland expedition, the court paid for a wedding for the Prince of Han!

This news was undoubtedly a shot in the arm for Prince Han, and instantly made him feel much more comfortable.

Prince Han only heard that after the imperial decree granting the marriage was issued, the court was instantly silent, so quiet that you could hear everyone's breathing! Prince Han took a sneak peek and saw that the officials around him were all stunned. How interesting!
In fact, the officials who have worked in the court for many years, especially the heads of various departments, are all smart people. How could they not see that Xia Yuanji is the loyal minister left by Emperor Yongle to his successor!

But no one expected that Emperor Yongle would actually tie Xia Yuanji to Prince Han's carriage! How could this not make everyone think too much?!
No one knew what Emperor Yongle was thinking at the moment, so the scene was silent.

However, Zhu Zhanhe didn't have so many thoughts when he received the news, because he was still busy in the military camp. That is, today, he was notified by his mother that he must go home!
So, Zhu Zhanhe could only happily run back to the newly built Hanwang Mansion in Shuntian Prefecture.

"Mom, how are the preparations going? Why don't we arrange for someone to transport them to Yunnan first?" Looking at his mother who was still busy in the new palace ordering the eunuchs and maids, Zhu Zhanhe rolled his eyes and reminded her.

"I know, I know! You don't need to nag me! I have to pack all my things now. You have to get married when you come back from the battle! And after the marriage, you have to go to the vassal state!"
Tell me, if I don’t clean up this palace, where are you going to get married when you come back from the battle? On the street?
Also, even if the Emperor grants the marriage, our Hanwang Mansion must give the other party the full amount of betrothal gifts! Otherwise, wouldn’t it be a disgrace to our Hanwang Mansion?
Besides, your grandfather confiscated the Xia Shangshu family's property! What's left of them?!

How can a girl like this get married without her own money?!
Your mother and I will go to that Wang family to discuss giving her a few shops and some personal money! It can also be regarded as a gift from me, the mother-in-law, to my daughter-in-law! "When Princess Wei spoke, she held her head high with a proud look on her face, and her words were so coherent.

"Mother, when the emperor grants the marriage, won't the palace provide the girl with a dowry? These things will be enough, and our family has no shortage of them. What are you doing...?" Zhu Zhanhe looked at his enthusiastic mother and was a little confused for a moment.

"Son, I'm telling you, you don't understand. Which girl doesn't prepare a dowry?!
A few days ago, after your grandfather arranged the marriage, Wang brought the girl to our house to express her gratitude, saying that your grandfather had released Minister Xia and given back the family's property.

However, your grandfather will not return the confiscated property.

Moreover, I have seen the girl from the Xia family. Her figure and appearance are both excellent. She is a perfect match for you!

Otherwise, which girl could stand your big body!" Princess Wei squinted at her precious son and said unhappily.

"Also, that girl is well-read, gentle, and we get along very well!
I agree to this, and I accept you as my wife!
After all, when you marry into the family, you'll be working with me, so you can't let her down! Princess Wei was obviously very satisfied with her future daughter-in-law! There was a smile in the corners of her eyes as she spoke!
"Also, you can't bully me! Here, this is a portrait. You haven't seen it yet, so just think of it as a preview of your own wife." Zhu Zhanhe looked at his mother generously giving him a portrait, and Zhu Zhanhe took it casually. "Go away, I'm busy. Now that we've finished talking, you can go on with your work." Princess Wei looked at her son who didn't care about getting married at all, and felt a little disgusted, and started to drive him away.

"Goodbye, son!" Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhanhe hurriedly left with the portrait.

Zhu Zhanhe was reading in the study, sitting on a chair, drinking fragrant tea, hugging the little girl in his arms, and carefully looking at the portrait on the desk.

The portrait showed a dignified and steady girl with an extraordinary temperament. Just from the portrait, one could tell she had a scholarly air. Her pretty face had a slight hint of baby fat, and her big, beautiful double-lidded eyes held a hint of cunning.

Written next to the portrait were some basic information about the future daughter-in-law: Xia Yunxin, nicknamed Guan'er, seventeen years old, the legitimate daughter born to Xia Yuanji's wife.

"Hmm~, Master, is this the Crown Princess?" Yun'er curled up in Zhu Zhanhe's arms, holding the big hands that were moving around in her arms, breathing slightly, and staring at the portrait with her big eyes.

"Yes, my grandfather arranged a marriage for me two days ago. It's with this girl. My mother said she is a very good person. You and Jian'er, don't worry, I won't treat you badly." Zhu Zhanhe felt the warmth in his hands, and at the same time felt the little girl's nervousness, so he bit her ear to coax her, and his hands started to act naughty, making the little girl beg for mercy.

Although it was broad daylight, Zhu Zhanhe had been very angry in the military camp recently, so he called Jian'er to join him and made a big fuss in the bedroom of the new Prince of Han.

It was almost afternoon when Zhu Zhanhe left the Prince of Han's Mansion feeling refreshed. He rode to Kunming Lake to relax, accompanied by Xiao Xizi!

When he came to Kunming Lake, Zhu Zhanhe was deeply moved. He thought that this place was worthy of being a royal garden and was truly magnificent.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince!" Seeing Zhu Zhanhe coming, Wei Jizhong, who had been staying here recently, hurried forward.

"Uncle Wei, you don't have to be polite. The emperor has decided to go to the war. Starting today, you will follow me to the military camp!

Xiao Xizi, you stay in the palace and help your mother sort out the family finances and transfer some things to Yunnan one after another!
At the same time, my father has found a lot of craftsmen. You take them to the Guangxi Provincial Administration Commission and find a place there to start building a large ship!
My father will also arrange people to cooperate with you! Don't let me down! "Zhu Zhanhe reallocated Xiao Xizi's work priorities!
"I will follow the orders of the prince!" When Xiao Xizi heard Zhu Zhanhe's words, he knew that the prince was going to do something big, and he would be responsible for the prince's future dreams!

So Xiao Xizi was so excited that he knelt down and bowed his head to the ground to show his loyalty!
"Well, Xiao Xizi, I am still very confident in you! Your future achievements will not be worse than Ma Bao's!" Zhu Zhanhe helped Xiao Xizi up and began to paint a rosy picture again.

Moreover, Zhu Zhanhe casually summoned the crocodile dragon from the lake. Although it was daytime, there were few people in this place, so there was nothing to be afraid of.

Afterwards, under the admiring gazes of Wei Jizhong and Xiao Xizi, the ferocious Dragon King, who was over six feet tall, merged into Zhu Zhanhe's body again.

A moment later, when Zhu Zhanhe opened his eyelids again, revealing his majestic and ferocious vertical pupils, Xiao Xizi handed him the blindfold with great discernment.

(End of this chapter)