The Great Ming Demon Pill: Your Majesty, please address me as the Crown Prince!

The tent fell completely silent.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Di burst into laughter.

"The most valiant general?"

"I don't know how many people I have bestowed titles such as valiant and pillar of the state upon."

"This is the first time I've heard someone say that I am a valiant general."

"And he was the most valiant general."

The expressions of the people inside the tent varied.

Zhu Gaoxu's mouth was stretched almost to the back of his neck in a wide grin.

Damn!

This kid is really good with words.

They've practically turned the old man into their grandson.

Zhu Gaosui's eyes flickered.

The second son is usually quiet, but he's such a damn good at sucking up to people.

A flicker of uncertainty crossed Zhu Gaochi's chubby face.

He glanced subconsciously at the smiling Zhu Di, a sense of unease creeping into his heart.

His father, who had previously ignored Gao Xu's son, suddenly showed him such affection, which was hardly a good sign.

His father disliked him because of his obesity, and now he only has some status in his father's eyes because of Zhanji.

But now that Gao Xu has Zhu Zhanjun, it seems the old man values ​​Zhanjun very much.

His gaze held a hint of anxiety as he looked at Zhu Zhanji.

At this moment, Zhu Zhanji's face was ashen.

He clenched his fist quietly in his sleeve, his nails almost digging into his palm.

It's Zhu Zhanjun again!

Officials from the Eastern Palace faction, including Yang Rong and Huang Huai, lowered their heads and sighed inwardly.

Although this Prince of Jiyang was young, he was always able to do things in unexpected ways. His actions and words seemed unconventional, but every word he said touched the emperor's heart.

This is not a good thing for the Crown Prince.

A group of imperial grandsons in the distance looked at Zhu Zhanjun with shock in their eyes.

Holy crap, they're all imperial grandsons, but the difference between them and Zhu Zhanjun is just too great.

If it were them, they probably wouldn't even be able to speak properly. I never expected Zhu Zhanjun to flatter him so skillfully.

Zhu Di paid no attention to the complicated gazes of the crowd.

He waved to Zhu Zhanjun and said with a smile.

"Zhanjun, come here..."

Zhu Zhanjun scurried over to him.

"Grandpa Emperor..."

Zhu Di laughed.

"Zhanjun, Li Shimin is the Supreme General of Heavenly Strategy."

"You say I am comparable to Li Shimin."

"What kind of general must my grandfather have been?"

A cunning glint flashed in Zhu Zhanjun's eyes.

"Grandpa Emperor, you are the Great General of the Southern Gate!"

"The General of the Southern Heavenly Gate?" Zhu Di stroked his beard, somewhat surprised.

Zhu Zhanjun pointed to the sky.

"Li Shimin was also the top general in the Emperor's Strategy."

"You're going straight to heaven to become a great general!"

Zhu Di burst into laughter.

Zhu Zhanjun's words really hit his sweet spot.

Both were usurpers, but this Emperor Taizong of Tang was his idol.

Of course, other officials also praised him, comparing him to Emperor Taizong.

But he doesn't believe what adults say, as it's always full of social niceties and worldly wisdom.

Children's words clearly come from the bottom of their hearts.

The people inside the tent looked at each other in bewilderment.

Even Zhu Zhanji fell silent.

Anyone who isn't blind can see that Zhu Di has been completely seduced.

Zhu Di said with a smile.

"Grandson, this jade dragon steed is yours as a reward."

Zhu Zhanjun shook his head and said.

"Logically speaking, I should have had the most prey today."

"This horse should be given to me."

"but......"

"Grandpa Emperor, you have conquered countless battles and ruled the four seas; you are the one truly worthy of this 'Jade Dragon Steed'!"

"This horse was born in the clouds of Siam and walks on gold, which is just right for the majesty of the emperor's carriage."

"I think that if it follows Grandfather and goes on a northern expedition to destroy the Mongols, then it will truly be a case of 'the dragon and the horse shining together, and the mountains and rivers bowing down'."

Zhu Gaoxu smacked his lips.

I feel there's still a big gap between myself and my son.

Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaosui's faces twitched.

I have never seen such a shameless person.

She's such a smooth talker.

Zhu Zhanji's lips trembled.

When it comes to reading and understanding principles, he believes he is second to none.

But this little brat doesn't follow the usual path.

Have you maxed out your flattery skills?

Zhu Di felt like his face was about to freeze from smiling.

In all the years since I ascended the throne, I have never been as happy as I am today.

This kid is really good with words.

He laughed heartily.

"Zhanjun, I love what you say."

"But it's just a horse, isn't it?"

"In my opinion, the person who should be most deserving of this horse is Zhan Jun."

What do you think?

Everyone looked at each other.

You've said everything, how can we possibly object?

Can you two stop this mutual flattery?

It's just a horse, so what if someone takes it?

Zhu Gaochi was the first to help his obese body to his feet.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

The other officials also chimed in.

"Your Majesty is wise."

Zhu Zhanji, holding his breath, bowed and returned to his seat.

Zhu Di laughed heartily and then took Zhu Zhanjun's hand.

"Zhanjun, come on, Grandpa Emperor will take you to see your horse!"

A short while later.

Outside the camp.

The jade dragon horse was led to Zhu Zhanjun.

Zhu Di pointed to the rather tall horse in front of him and laughed.

"Zhanjun, from this moment on, this is yours."

Zhu Zhanjun glanced at the tall jade dragon horse in front of him.

He suddenly remembered the Prism skill he had upgraded earlier, "Horse Riding".

He immediately walked up to the Jade Dragon Steed.

The towering jade dragon horse stood before him, several times his height, its massive body engulfing him.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Zhu Zhanjun suddenly slapped the Jade Dragon Steed.

Zhu Di's expression changed.

"Zhanjun, be careful!"

This Jade Dragon Steed was a top-quality horse presented as tribute by a small country. It was strong and robust, capable of traveling a thousand miles a day, but it was also wild and difficult to tame.

It's fine if others are holding you back.

However, Zhu Zhanjun's act of striking the Jade Dragon Steed could very well provoke it.

With Zhu Zhanjun's small frame, if he were kicked...

The other officials watching were also taken aback.

Zhu Gaoxu's expression changed drastically, and he instinctively moved forward, but it was too late.

"Zhan Jun!"

Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaosui were somewhat surprised, their faces showing a complex mix of worry and anticipation.

Zhu Zhanji's face turned cold, but a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He secretly hoped that this little rascal would be kicked to death in the end.

In full view of everyone...

After being slapped by Zhu Zhanjun, Yulongju did not get angry. Instead, it trembled and slowly lowered its head, gently rubbing against Zhu Zhanjun's small hand, making a low whimpering sound in its throat.

Immediately afterwards, the magnificent jade dragon horse bent its front knees and knelt down in front of Zhu Zhanjun, its snow-white head touching the ground, its posture extremely respectful.

quiet!

The scene was deathly silent!

Everyone was stunned.

Zhu Di's anxious expression froze on his face, and he looked completely stunned.

Hold the grass!

What's going on with his eldest grandson?!

Zhu Gaoxu abruptly stopped halfway through his run, his mouth agape.

Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaosui, and others were utterly astonished.

Zhu Zhanji's eyes were filled with shock, and his fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white.

On what grounds?!

He roared inwardly.

Zhu Zhanjun seemed to have expected this. He reached out his small hand and gently stroked the silver mane on the Jade Dragon Steed's forehead, which was as white as flowing clouds. He smiled and said, "Alright, from now on you'll follow me, and I'll make sure you live a life of luxury."

As if it understood, the jade dragon horse raised its head, and its warm, large eyes seemed to show affection and dependence. It even snorted softly in response.

Zhu Di snapped out of his daze, clapped his hands, and laughed loudly: "Excellent! What a brilliant 'Dragon Horse Recognizing Its Master'!"

"This horse is spirited and would have required many days of taming under my care, yet it has become so docile in front of Zhanjun!"

"It seems this jade dragon steed is destined to be yours. It's fate, hahaha!"

Meng Ji immediately exclaimed excitedly.

"The Third Prince is of His Majesty's bloodline, born into nobility, and now even divine horses submit to him."

"This is an auspicious omen from heaven, signifying the prosperity of our Great Ming Dynasty and the arrival of our holy emperor."

"The dragon steed recognizing its master is beyond human power; it is truly a matter of destiny. This shows Your Majesty's boundless power and virtue, which extends to all living beings, and even spirit beasts are moved and subdued by it."

Such extraordinary phenomena will surely be recorded in history, shining brightly for millennia, and praised for all time!

Hold the grass!

The surrounding officials looked at each other in bewilderment.

Meng Ji is too eager to improve himself.

Otherwise, how could someone become the head of the stand-in department?

This flattery is subtle and pervasive.

The crowd immediately joined in the shouts.

"Long live Your Majesty!"

...................

The Prince of Han's Palace.

Zhu Gaoxu laughed heartily, his eyebrows dancing with excitement.

"Zhanjun, you didn't see your nephew's face. It smelled like he hadn't pooped in three days."

"And our young master, oh my, his round face is already cheerful enough, but today he managed to force out a smile that was uglier than crying."

Zhu Gaoxu became more and more excited as he spoke, slapping his son's shoulder heavily with his large, fan-like hand: "Kid, you're really something!"

"Your father has fought half his life, beheading people like slicing melons, but when it comes to making this old man so happy, it has to be your mouth!"

"The Great General of the Southern Heavenly Gate... Hahaha! How did you even come up with that?! The old man's mouth was practically stretched to his ears with that grin!"

"Damn, that felt so good!"

Zhu Zhanjun pushed Zhu Gaoxu's hand away with a look of disgust.

If your father weren't so useless, would he have had to personally take the lead?

Instead of laughing here, we should hurry up and think of a way to avoid being roasted by Zhu Zhanji in a few years.

Seeing Zhu Zhanjun's calm expression, Zhu Gaoxu was somewhat surprised and couldn't help but say something.

"Zhanjun, we've achieved a great victory over the Crown Prince this time, why aren't you happy?"

Zhu Zhanjun put his hands behind his back and sighed.

"Father, you'll understand when you reach my age."

[Ding! You have obtained a golden treasure chest!]

Zhu Gaoxu: "..."