Royal Palace.

Outside the Huagai Palace.

When Hu Fei returned to the Huagai Hall, he found that the New Year's banquet was over and everyone had almost left. Princess Anqing had also left with Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma. He couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

Even Hu Weiyong has disappeared, probably because he went back home first without waiting for him for a long time.

But just when Hu Fei was about to leave, he saw Zhu Biao slowly walking out of the hall accompanied by Li Shanchang.

At the same time, he found that King Yan had not left either, and was talking to two ministers in the main hall.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince."

"uncle."

Hu Fei hurriedly saluted, forced out a smile, and said hello.

"I thought you had already left the palace and returned directly to the palace, but His Highness the Crown Prince has been waiting here for you for a long time."

Li Shanchang looked at Hu Fei and said with a smile.

"Really? I'm sorry for neglecting His Highness."

"Your Highness, why are you waiting for me?"

Hu Fei smiled sheepishly and asked slowly.

"Nothing, I just want to congratulate you. After tonight, you have been promoted to Marquis. Your future will be bright. Work hard and don't let me down."

Zhu Biao looked at Hu Fei, smiled, and said sincerely.

"Thank you for your advice, Your Highness. I will definitely do my best to make more money and give back to the court."

Hu Fei smiled and said slowly.

After hearing Hu Fei's answer, Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly.

"Don't just think about making money. Haven't you already made a promise in front of my father that you will serve the court even if you have no official position?"

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Biao looked at Hu Fei and said seriously.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince taught me that once I have made a promise, I will never break my promise. As long as the court needs it, I will do my best."

Hu Fei nodded and replied with a smile.

"Okay, it's getting late. You should go back. The Hu Mansion will be very busy these days. I will take the time to go to the East Palace. I will hold a banquet to celebrate you."

Zhu Biao shook his head. As he spoke, he glanced sideways at Zhu Di in the hall, and then walked out.

Li Shanchang smiled, patted Hu Fei on the shoulder, and slowly left behind Zhu Biao.

"Your Highness, walk slowly."

"Uncle, walk slowly."

Hu Fei bowed, saluted, and watched the two of them leave.

At this time, the sound of footsteps was heard, and the two ministers who were talking to Zhu Di also slowly walked out of the hall, preparing to leave.

"Master Hu, oh no, from today on, I should call you Lord Marquis. I'll take my leave first."

"The lower officials also left first, and the Marquis stayed behind."

When the two passed by Hu Fei, they smiled and said hello, and then quickly left the Huagai Hall.

Hu Fei returned the gift casually and couldn't help but shake his head. He felt that he was not used to the sudden change from a young master to a marquis.

"Brother Xian, what are you thinking about?"

At this moment, King Yan Zhu Di slowly walked to Hu Fei's side and asked with a smile.

"Fourth brother."

Hu Fei turned around, smiled, and bowed his hands.

When there is no one in private, they will return to being brothers.

"Why does it seem like you don't like them calling you Lord Marquis?"

Zhu Di nodded and asked with a smile.

"It's just that I'm not used to it for a while. It takes some time to adapt to a crow turning into a phoenix."

Hu Fei smiled and said jokingly.

"You will get used to it. Are you satisfied with being a marquis? With your talents, let alone a small marquis, it won't be long before you become a duke."

Zhu Di smiled and said seriously.

"Fourth brother was joking. If he really becomes a duke, wouldn't he be on equal terms with the Duke of South Korea and the Duke of Wei? I don't dare to hope for it, and I have never thought about it."

Hu Fei was stunned for a moment, waved his hand, and said with a smile.

"What is there to dare not think about? Your talent is noticed by everyone. How long did it take you to go from being a member of a noble family to being the Marquis of Jiu'an? If this continues, it won't be long before you can even compete with Fourth Brother and I.

We are on equal footing."

Zhu Di said with a smile.

"Fourth brother is joking, but this is not a joke. No matter what happens in the future or where the younger brother is, the fourth brother will always be the fourth brother, and the younger brother will always be the younger brother."

Hu Fei felt nervous and hurriedly bowed his hands and said seriously.

"Hehehe, okay, go back and rest early. You are also tired tonight. In a few days, you can go to Fourth Brother's house and talk to Fourth Brother."

Zhu Di said with a smile, stopped lingering, and slowly walked out.

"good."

"Fourth brother, walk slowly."

Hu Fei agreed and sent Zhu Di off respectfully.

As Zhu Di left, Hu Fei slowly stood up and frowned.

Zhu Di seemed to be joking just now, but he could tell that he was worried that he would climb too fast and that he would not be able to control him before he was subdued.

He knew that Zhu Di was not the only one who thought this way, even Zhu Biao and even Li Shanchang thought so. On the one hand, they wanted to win over him, but on the other hand, they were worried that they could not suppress him.

Thinking of this, Hu Fei couldn't help curling his lips and showing a sneer.

After taking one look at the empty hall, he walked away without hesitation.

No matter what, he cannot stop. If he stops now, everything he has done before will be in vain.

The current Ming Dynasty still belongs to Zhu Yuanzhang. As long as Zhu Yuanzhang does not feel threatened, he will still be safe.

...

Outside the palace gate.

As Hu Fei boarded the carriage, everyone began to return.

"Master, do you want to go back home directly?"

Pei Jie, who was sitting on the carriage shaft, turned to look at the carriage and asked slowly.

"Let's go to Hong Bin Tower. You haven't eaten yet. It's Chinese New Year. Thank you for your hard work."

Hu Fei hesitated for a moment and answered slowly.

The annual banquet was delayed for almost two hours. Pei Jie, Chun Die and Xiao Wu had been waiting at the palace gate for two hours.

Hearing Hu Fei's answer, the three of them couldn't help but feel warm and grateful.

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Wu immediately drove the carriage towards North Street.

"Pei Jie, Chun Die, can you two beat Xiao An?"

As he was moving forward, Hu Fei in the carriage suddenly asked a confused question.

Since Xiao An became Hu Fei's master, the three of them have known about Xiao An's existence. In fact, Pei Jie and Chundie were originally Xiao An's subordinates.

"Can't beat..."

Pei Jie was stunned for a moment, shook his head, and said with a grimace.

Chundie also shook her head affirmatively.

"Master, why do you ask?"

Chundie, who was sitting in the carriage, looked at Hu Fei and couldn't help but ask.

"nothing."

Hu Fei gritted his teeth and did not explain.

Thinking that Xiao An might have seen what happened between him and Princess Anqing in the pavilion, he couldn't help but feel angry.

Since becoming his master, this old boy seems to be getting more and more arrogant, but he can't beat him. He originally hoped that Pei Jie and Chundie would work together to clean up Xiao An's anger, but the result was a huge disappointment.

Afterwards, Hu Fei said nothing more and slowly closed his eyes. After a New Year's banquet, he was already exhausted.

Chundie looked at Hu Fei, whose brows were slightly wrinkled, and a trace of doubt flashed across his face. When he saw Hu Fei closing his eyes to rest, he didn't ask any questions and sat quietly aside.
To be continued...