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

Chapter 355 An unexpected surprise

Finally, Yang Shiqi, in a tone of astonishment, helplessness, panic, and even sorrow, called Zhu Zhanhe both a genius and a madman! After all, the line between genius and madness is often very thin!
And it must be said that Yang Shiqi's guess was quite correct; at least, his guess about the Annamite resistance forces was correct! Zhu Zhanhe really did arrange for Hu Tian and others to completely wipe out the Annamite resistance forces! And they were completely wiped out!
"Decisive and ruthless!"

Amazing strategy!

Expanding our territory!

Treat soldiers well!

Comfort the departed souls!

Divide the land!

Draft taxes!

Promulgate the laws!

Develop education!

Let's unify our thinking!

Yu Qian muttered some incomprehensible words to himself. But the more he talked to himself, the more disbelief shone in his eyes.

At the same time, Yang Shiqi also realized that the person Yu Qian was describing was exactly the kind of great ruler he envisioned! However, the person being described was not the current emperor, but the newly appointed Prince of Han!
"Why is he not the emperor?" After hearing Yu Qian's words, even Yang Shiqi almost blurted out: Why isn't he the emperor!
However, the words that were on the tip of his tongue were swallowed back down by Yang Shiqi! Because Yang Shiqi knew that as a court official and the Grand Secretary, he absolutely could not utter such treasonous words!

After hearing Yang Shiqi's unfinished words, Yu Qian and Fan Zhong both fell silent. However, their astonished and stunned expressions indicated that they understood the meaning behind Yang Shiqi's unfinished words. But at this moment, they could only choose to remain silent.

However, an indescribable sense of loneliness was spreading in their eyes.

At this moment, looking at the setting sun outside the window, Yang Shiqi might truly regret his decision not to heed Emperor Taizong's dying wish.
In a slightly larger tent within the army camp.

"Brother Bin, today we dined at the Prince's place, and the two maids serving him were clearly our two younger sisters!" Mu Lin excitedly produced a jar of wine from somewhere, poured a bowl for his elder brother Mu Bin, and then poured one for himself. He then eagerly presented the wine bowl to his brother.

"I can tell!" Mu Bin rolled his eyes and muttered to his younger brother, sounding annoyed. Then, Mu Bin picked up his wine bowl, clinked it against his brother's, and downed the wine in one gulp. Although his words were calm, Mu Bin's eyes were brimming with joy.

“However, in my opinion, Your Highness probably doesn’t know my sister and the others’ identities.” Mu Bin held his empty wine bowl, recalling the scene when they ate, and said hesitantly.

"What my elder brother said makes sense!"

No wonder I always felt something was off when I was eating.
"At first, I thought the Prince didn't like our two younger sisters!" Mu Lin listened to her elder brother's words and carefully recalled the scene. Finally, Mu Lin nodded thoughtfully, silently acknowledging her brother's speculation. "Brother, do you think our two younger sisters could be made concubines or something?" After agreeing with her brother's words, Mu Lin excitedly leaned over and asked him eagerly. After all, the children of concubines could also inherit the throne! So, what Mu Lin actually meant was that the children of her two younger sisters could also inherit the throne of the Prince of Han in the future!
"Don't overthink it~, the Queen has already given birth to the eldest son of the King."

However, given the prince's magnanimity, if his territory continues to expand in the future...

I think that as long as they can give birth to a son, a prince with a real title will be inevitable in the future!
Even higher levels are not out of the question!
"Lin-di, it all depends on you. You're the prince's brother-in-law." Inside the room, Mu Bin first refuted his younger brother's words. Then, the two brothers began to imagine the bright future of their two younger sisters!
On the other side, Zhu Zhanhe, who had been busy all day and had been in meetings for half a day, was finally ready to rest.

"Your Highness, we just arrived in Annam today, and you must be tired after a long day."

"How about you take a hot bath before going to sleep?" Meanwhile, Zhu Zhanhe was reviewing the land distribution list jointly provided by the military, civil officials, and the Embroidered Uniform Guard in his room, and he was feeling dizzy and lightheaded. After hearing Xiao Xizi's call, he realized that it had gotten dark without him noticing.

"That's a good idea!" Zhu Zhanhe's eyes lit up upon hearing Xiao Xizi's suggestion, and he readily agreed. After all, the journey to Annam had been arduous, and he hadn't had a proper bath. Now that they were here, a good bath would be very comforting. Therefore, Zhu Zhanhe naturally had no reason to refuse.

"Go, get ready~" Zhu Zhanhe was very satisfied with Xiao Xizi's suggestion. So, Zhu Zhanhe raised his hand, signaling Xiao Xizi to quickly prepare the bathwater.

"Your Highness, everything is ready. We're just waiting for you to come over." Da Xizi told Zhu Zhanhe with a fawning expression that the bathwater had been prepared in advance and that His Highness could go and enjoy a relaxing bath.

"Okay! Let's go then!" Zhu Zhanhe was very satisfied with Xiao Xizi's thoughtful arrangements. So, led by Xiao Xizi with a solicitous expression, Zhu Zhanhe eagerly headed towards the bathing area.

Then, led by Xiao Xizi, Zhu Zhanhe took a nice hot bath in a room, washing away all his fatigue.

This bath was unusually undisturbed, and Zhu Zhanhe thoroughly enjoyed it. However, his only regret was that such a comfortable bath was without any beautiful women to serve him! Therefore, he silently gave it a bad review in his mind!

"Your Highness, please get some rest. I'll stay here outside." Wearing a light bathrobe, Zhu Zhanhe entered a bedroom, and Xiao Xizi, ever the astute man, quickly retreated to the outside. Zhu Zhanhe didn't mind; after all, all he wanted now was a good night's sleep.

Upon entering, Zhu Zhanhe saw that the room was decorated with beautiful candlelight. With the interplay of light and shadow, Zhu Zhanhe realized that the room was actually decorated like a small bridal chamber! In an instant, the originally tired Zhu Zhanhe perked up!

"A surprise~?" Looking at the room's layout, Zhu Zhanhe, no naiveté, immediately realized that someone had prepared a surprise for him! His previous complaints about the bath were instantly forgotten. At the same time, the absence of his wife gave him a strange, thrilling feeling, like he was picking wildflowers!
Immediately, Zhu Zhanhe looked pleased and strode into the bedroom cubicle.

"Your Highness~~" As soon as Zhu Zhanhe entered the inner room of the bedroom, he saw two young girls dressed in thin gauze sitting on the bed.

Everyone talks about the beauty of the veiled, the beauty of the veiled, and Zhu Zhanhe only just realized it. The so-called beauty of the veiled wasn't just the hazy beauty seen in the dim candlelight! It was also the youthful, hazy beauty shrouded in a gossamer-thin veil! Especially with the combination of the two, plus that voice that made his heart itch, even this seasoned driver who drove at least two cars a day couldn't resist!
However, as Zhu Zhanhe approached, he noticed that the two maids looked somewhat familiar. He couldn't help but think of the two maids who had served him his meal that afternoon.

How come I didn't realize back then that these two little girls who served me meals were actually quite well-endowed?! Zhu Zhanhe couldn't help but mentally criticize himself.

"You two, are you the two little maids who brought me food today?" Looking at the two little maids' hazy and alluring figures, and their shy and timid demeanor, Zhu Zhanhe swallowed twice and asked with slight surprise.

(End of this chapter)