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

Chapter 428 The Rach Sisters 2
Zhu Zhanhe tried on one piece of clothing after another, remaining silent as the two concubines fiddled with him.

Seeing the hesitant and cautious expressions on the faces of the two Lah sisters, Zhu Zhanhe knew that they definitely wanted to plead for their family members far away in the Mughal Khanate, but were afraid of offending him, hence their cautious and frustrated silence.

In the end, it took Zhu Zhanhe almost an hour to try on all the clothes laid out in front of him, and then he changed into a close-fitting prince's casual robe.

"Phew~~" After finishing all the busy work, even though Zhu Zhanhe was full of energy, he couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable. Immediately, Zhu Zhanhe let out a long sigh of relief and went straight to sit down next to his wife, Xia Shi.

"Your Highness, how are the preparations going with Yu'er and the others?" Zhu Zhanhe sat down directly next to his wife and asked her softly about the progress of the children's preparations.

The two Lahe sisters did not dare to plead with their prince throughout the entire process. Seeing their prince sit down next to his elder sister Xia, the two Lahe sisters were unwilling but helpless. They could only carefully stand behind their elder sister Xia, ready to serve her at any time.

"Your Highness, rest assured, I have checked on the children one by one, and there will be no problems." Princess Xia saw that her husband looked a little tired, so she gently served him a cup of tea and responded softly.

"That's good!" Zhu Zhanhe felt a sense of relief after hearing his wife Xia's words! His wife was so virtuous! Moreover, Zhu Zhanhe trusted his wife completely; she was truly a very virtuous woman!

Looking at his wife's dignified and plump face, Zhu Zhanhe couldn't help but feel a stirring in his heart.

"You may all leave." Zhu Zhanhe immediately turned his head and looked at the many maids and eunuchs serving in the main hall, then waved his hand and dismissed them.

"Yes!" After hearing their master's words, the palace maids and eunuchs obediently turned and left.

"This concubine takes her leave." The two Lahe sisters were also filled with bitterness after hearing their lord's words. However, they dared not show it on their faces. They could only exchange a glance and see the sorrow in each other's eyes before bowing to Zhu Zhanhe and their elder sister, Xia, and preparing to leave silently.

"Your Highness~!" Princess Xia naturally saw the lustful look in her husband's eyes, and although she felt sweet inside, she was somewhat dissatisfied that her husband showed no mercy to the poor Lahe clan sisters.

Immediately, Princess Xia grumbled at her husband, sounding annoyed. At the same time, she thought to herself, "Even if you disagree, you should at least give the Lah sisters a clear answer! If you don't say anything, those two young ladies will be terrified when they get back!"

"Alright, alright~!" Seeing his wife's somewhat dissatisfied expression, Zhu Zhanhe knew he still needed to say a few words of comfort to the two concubines. Then, Zhu Zhanhe addressed the two slender Lahe sisters, who were about to leave.

"Lahe clan~" Zhu Zhanhe called out to the two Lahe clan sisters who had not yet left the house.

"Your Highness!" Upon hearing their lord's call, the Lahe sisters' hearts skipped a beat, their initial sorrow turning into excited joy. Then, their faces filled with delight, they quickly turned around and knelt down on the spot, awaiting their husband's words.

"Come here!" Seeing the surprised and panicked look on the faces of the two members of the Lahe clan, Zhu Zhanhe raised his hand and beckoned them to come to him.

"Yes!" Upon hearing their husband's words, the Lach sisters helped each other to their feet and approached him with lowered heads, remaining silent. They glanced at their lord with expectant eyes, occasionally stealing glances.

"I heard from the princess that you two are well-behaved, sensible, and gentle, and do not quarrel."

Furthermore, you've raised your two children to be humble and polite, and the brothers to live in harmony. It seems you two are quite good people.

"After I establish this kingdom, I will bestow upon you two the title of Imperial Concubine!" Zhu Zhanhe said calmly, looking at the two beautiful and cautious concubines before him, and then glancing at his wife, Xia Shi.

"Thank you for your reward, Your Highness!" Upon hearing that their prince would bestow upon them the title of Imperial Concubine in the future, the Lahe sisters were overjoyed and immediately knelt down again to express their gratitude to their husband.

At this moment, the joy in the hearts of the two Lach sisters had outweighed their worries about their mother clan!
In an instant, the phrase "a mother's status rises with her son's" flashed through their minds! The Lach sisters knew that if it weren't for their wombs bearing sons for the prince, the title of Imperial Concubine would never have been given to them, two women from the same clan who were still at odds with their husbands!
Seeing the two Lahe sisters kneeling on the ground, Zhu Zhanhe did not let them get up, but continued to speak.

"I know what you two sisters are worried about."

Although things have been initially settled on the grasslands, I can still inform you of my plans for the grasslands in advance.

You two should also convey my message to your mother clans. If they think my words are acceptable, I will carry them out!
"If they think my plan is not feasible?" This time, Zhu Zhanhe's meaning was very clear: although the Mughal Khanate had been initially pacified, there were still some problems! I am preparing to govern the grasslands. You sisters, convey my words back to them.

If you agree with what I say, then carry it out! If you disagree, then wipe them out!

Zhu Zhanhe's last words were filled with murderous intent, making the Lach sisters' hearts pound and their faces filled with panic!

"Your Highness!?!" Upon hearing their lord's words, the Lach sisters were filled with panic.

After all, the Lah sisters knew that the prince had just promised to bestow upon them the title of noble consorts! This meant that even if the Mughal Khanate were to fall, they would still remain noble consorts!
In the future, when their son is crowned king, they might be able to enjoy the blessings of his life! Besides, the two of them have also given birth to children for the prince, and he often favors them in his daily life!
Therefore, at this moment, although the Lach sisters were worried about their maternal clan, they were even more aware that their own prince was their greatest support! Their son was their reliance in the royal palace and even in the future imperial palace!
Therefore, they would absolutely not risk offending their own prince or jeopardizing their son's future for the sake of their maternal clan! Even if their maternal clan could provide future support for their son, it wouldn't do! After all, without the prince's favor, they and their son would be nothing!

Therefore, upon hearing their prince instruct them to relay the message back to the Mughal Khanate, the Lah sisters were filled with panic! They looked at their prince tremblingly, completely at a loss for what to do!
The Lach sisters didn't know if their husband's words were a test of their loyalty! But they knew perfectly well that they must not lose their husband's favor, even if it meant losing their maternal clan!

"My two sisters, there is no need to panic. Since the prince has asked you to relay the message, he must have his reasons."

"You two, just listen to the Prince's instructions and don't worry about anything else!" Looking at her two sisters who were in a panic, Princess Xia glanced at her husband's expression before speaking kindly to them.

However, although she was trying to comfort the two sisters, Princess Xia still subtly reminded them to say whatever the prince told them to say, and not to worry about or meddle in anything else!

"Yes! Thank you for your guidance, Sister."

"Your Highness, we will obey your orders!" The Lahe sisters clearly understood what their elder sister, Xia, said. After carefully glancing at their husband's expression, they kowtowed to Zhu Zhanhe and Princess Xia with restrained expressions, expressing their gratitude.

(End of this chapter)