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

Chapter 374 The Mu Family's Little Sisters
Because, in Zhu Gaoxu's view, as long as his He'er was still alive, He'er was everything in the Prince of Han's mansion!
In the future, if his He'er is no longer here, Tuolong will be everything in the Han Prince's Mansion! Even if the mansion is torn apart, as long as Tuolong is still alive, He'er's descendants will surely be able to rebuild the Han Prince's Mansion! Without Tuolong, then everything is just empty talk!

Zhu Gaoxu believed that even his intelligent daughter-in-law would understand his actions and make the same correct choice!

Immediately, Zhu Gaoxu left with a serious expression. He was going to find Hu Tian! After all, a man should try all kinds of women. For the continuation of his son's true dragon bloodline, Zhu Gaoxu decided to get Hu Tian and the military to help! Whether it was for his own sake or the military's wishes, Zhu Gaoxu believed Hu Tian would agree!

So Zhu Gaoxu, with his hand on his long sword, strode away.

Over here, Zhu Zhanhe watched his father stride away, a look of helplessness on his face. Zhu Zhanhe understood his father's thoughts and didn't object to his father's suggestion that he have more children. In fact, Zhu Zhanhe quite agreed with his father's approach. After all, aren't all men like that?
However, Zhu Zhanhe was worried that at some point in the future he might lose control of his ever-expanding desires! Those boundless desires!

In fact, ever since he got the alligator dragon, Zhu Zhanhe had fantasized about all sorts of ideas!

After all, in this world without magic, Zhu Zhanhe, who possesses the alligator dragon, is the biggest bug! And the most invincible existence!
However, in the end, Zhu Zhanhe chose to keep his head clear and opted for calm and tranquility!

In fact, in order to keep himself calm, he even sought out an old Taoist priest to learn Taoist kung fu!

Later, Zhu Zhanhe even assured his grandfather, the Yongle Emperor, that he would never rebel in his lifetime!
Zhu Zhanhe did all this for no other reason than that he didn't want to become the kind of person he once despised the most.

"Your Highness~~"
"Two young ladies have brought you your meal." Just as Zhu Zhanhe was lost in his memories, he suddenly heard Xiao Xizi calling softly from the side. Zhu Zhanhe looked up and saw Xiao Xizi standing at the door, speaking to him with a fawning smile.

Zhu Zhanhe turned his head to look at the door again, and saw two little maids carrying tall food boxes, standing respectfully outside with their heads bowed. However, their pretty little expressions, which kept peeking out, clearly showed their somewhat uneasy mood.

"Come in." Seeing that the visitors were two adorable little girls, Zhu Zhanhe pulled himself out of his reverie. He closed his eyes, gently exhaled the stale air from his chest, and put on a warm smile before letting the two little girls in.

"Yes!" Upon hearing her master's words, Xiao Xizi turned and went out eagerly. At the same time, after the two maids entered the room, Xiao Xizi cleverly closed the door and stood guard outside.

"Greetings, Your Highness~~" The two maids, each carrying a tall lunchbox, entered the room. They first tiptoed to Zhu Zhanhe's side, then placed the lunchboxes on the ground. Next, the two respectfully squatted down and greeted their man.

"Alright, get up now."

What brings you two here? These cooking and serving tasks can be left to the servants.

"You two will be masters in the future!" Looking at the two little maids, their faces flushed and sweating from carrying the heavy lunchboxes, Zhu Zhanhe felt a pang of tenderness and spoke softly to them with affection. "Thank you, Your Highness!"

Your Highness is busy with many affairs, and my sisters and I are not good at anything else and cannot help you.

"We have no choice but to deliver the food to the Prince." After hearing Zhu Zhanhe's question, Mu Ping'er, a little girl with bright, sparkling eyes, pulled her older sister Mu Ke'er up with her. Then, the two of them quickly set out the exquisite dishes on the table, while Mu Ping'er smiled and replied to Zhu Zhanhe.

"You little girl are so clever and eloquent!" Zhu Zhanhe was quite fond of the petite, innocent, intelligent girl with beautiful eyes in front of him. However, he also discovered that this little girl wasn't as naive as she appeared; on the contrary, she was incredibly clever! The term "tea" (茶, a metaphor for tea) would probably be a perfect description of this girl!
This is quite a cunning little girl! Zhu Zhanhe can even be certain that in the future, of these two girls, Mu Ping'er and Mu Ke'er, it will definitely be Mu Ping'er, this harmless and innocent little girl, who will be the first to conceive his child! And perhaps even become his concubine!

Because this little girl knows how to use her advantages to attract Zhu Zhanhe's attention!
Right now, Mu Ping'er, this little girl, was deftly preparing the food while secretly observing Zhu Zhanhe's every move with her bright, sparkling eyes. Because she had already discovered that the prince liked her big eyes!
Even more surprisingly, when serving him in bed at night, Zhu Zhanhe discovered that Mu Ping'er had become even bolder and more daring! This little girl was truly cunning and ambitious!
Compared to Mu Ping'er's seemingly quiet but actually bold and lively personality, Mu Ke'er appeared much more serene. However, it was precisely because of Mu Ke'er's serene and submissive nature that Zhu Zhanhe felt a greater sense of accomplishment when bullying her!
Zhu Zhanhe even found that he seemed to like Mu Ke'er's pitiful look when he bullied her, yet she was stubborn and refused to admit defeat!

"Xiao Xizi~" Zhu Zhanhe picked up the food that the two little maids had brought him, and was about to put it in his mouth when he suddenly seemed to remember something important. So, without hesitation, Zhu Zhanhe called Xiao Xizi over from outside the door.

"Your Highness, this servant is here." Upon hearing her master's call, Xiao Xizi immediately ran in from the doorway and respectfully bowed her hands, listening to Zhu Zhanhe's instructions.

"Have Yao Guan make the arrangements. Starting tomorrow morning, I will begin my inspection tour of the thirty-six prefectures of Annam." Indeed, Zhu Zhanhe, who was just about to eat, suddenly decided to inspect the thirty-six prefectures of Annam in order to quickly stabilize the hearts and minds of the people in Annam!
"Yes!" Xiao Xizi was taken aback when he heard the prince's words. However, he quickly recovered and hurriedly responded before running towards the door.

After all, in Xiao Xizi's eyes, every single thing the Prince ordered was a major matter! Not to mention, the Prince was now going to inspect the thirty-six prefectures of Annam!

Since the Prince has entrusted this task to Prefect Yao Guan, the arrangements for the accompanying guards, carriages, route, rest stops, and so on, all require careful planning and preparation in advance! There is no room for carelessness!

Besides, His Highness is going back to Yunnan to celebrate the New Year! The Dowager Consort, the Princess Consort, and His Highness the Eldest Grandson are all waiting for His Highness to come home for the New Year! Therefore, Xiao Xizi has no choice but to take it seriously!
Seeing that Xiao Xizi had quickly gone to work, Zhu Zhanhe continued to eat. However, after only a couple of bites, Zhu Zhanhe, whose stomach was already a little full, had a wicked idea.

"Ke'er~"
"Tell me, why do I just love teasing you?" Zhu Zhanhe grabbed Mu Ke'er's small hand as she picked up food for him, and steadily ate the food from her chopsticks amidst her flustered gaze. Then, Zhu Zhanhe stared intently at Mu Ke'er's shy, blushing face, looking at her timid expression, wanting to hide but not daring to, and asked with a mouthful of doubt.

"This concubine does not know..." Mu Ke'er trembled involuntarily when Zhu Zhanhe suddenly grabbed her small hand. As soon as she looked up, she noticed the pair of fiery, burning eyes beneath the prince's dark glasses. Seeing this, Mu Ke'er lowered her head and replied meekly.

(End of this chapter)