Peking City.

Prince Yan's Mansion.

In the main hall.

"My dear brother, let's go to Tianyuan Ancient Town. Let's not talk about the dangers we will encounter on the way. Even if we find Li Yu and the others, I'm afraid they won't be able to bring them back. What's more, the news came a few days ago, and they might have already left by then.

"

"Moreover, if they really defect to Bei Yuan, they will definitely be protected by the Bei Yuan court. If you go deep into the northern border, if you encounter danger, fourth brother will not be able to help you in time."

"So you'd better think twice before acting. It's really unnecessary for you to take such risks for such two corrupt officials."

"If you are worried about your father being blamed, I can ask your father for an order to give up the pursuit of Li Yu and Li Yu."

Zhu Di looked at Hu Fei, who looked a little solemn, and said seriously.

"My younger brother accepts my fourth brother's kindness, but since I agreed to my father's offer, I must go on this trip."

"Even if I go deep into Beiyuan, I won't hesitate. I'm just a group of defeated generals. They can't do anything to me."

"My father is right. If Li Yu and his two men are allowed to go unpunished and they are allowed to take stolen silver and defect to Bei Yuan, it will undermine the majesty of our Ming Dynasty and will definitely be ridiculed by the world."

"So, when traveling to the north, we can only advance, not retreat."

Hu Fei shook his head and said calmly, with no fear on his face.

"Fourth brother is very pleased that you can put yourself in my father's shoes and think about the court. However, it is too dangerous to go to the north. My dear brother, it is better to think more about it."

Zhu Di frowned and said worriedly.

Although Hu Fei has never expressed his surrender to him, if Hu Fei is killed in the northern border, it is an outcome Zhu Di is not willing to see. After all, Hu Fei is a rare talent.

"There is no need to say anything, fourth brother. I have already decided that I will not return to the capital until Li Yu and Li Yu are captured and brought to justice."

Hu Fei shook his head, looked at Zhu Di, and said decisively.

"Since my dear brother is so distraught, my fourth brother will say nothing more. However, this trip is dangerous, so my dear brother must be more careful. If there is danger, retreat as soon as possible!"

Zhu Di sighed helplessly, looked at Hu Fei, and warned seriously.

"Fourth brother, don't worry, I know what's going on."

Hu Fei nodded and said slowly.

The reason why he insisted on going was not only the promise he made to Zhu Yuanzhang, but also another reason. After all, this was the first time that he led the Jin Yiwei to perform a mission. If he could not complete it, he would definitely be punished by the court when he returned to the capital.

Chinese officials doubted that some would even take the opportunity to ask Zhu Yuanzhang to remove him from his official position as commander of the Imperial Guard.

After finally reaching this point, he couldn't give anyone a chance to target him. Even if there were mountains of swords and seas of fire waiting for him, he had no way out!

After having enough wine and food, night has fallen.

Hu Fei and Zhu Di walked out of the main hall and strolled in the back garden of the palace.

This palace is almost exactly the same as the Yan Palace in the capital city. Even every plant and tree, including the rockery in the courtyard, is exactly the same.

On the small bridge on one side of the rockery, Hu Fei and Zhu Di stood side by side, each thinking.

Under the small bridge, there is a lake with different lotus petals, and occasionally fish swim by.

"My dear brother, now you are the commander of the Jinyi Guards. You are independent from the six departments. You can be said to be one of the most trusted people around my father. What are your plans for the future?"

After Zhu Di hesitated for a long time, he finally asked the question he was most concerned about.

One of the most trusted people?

After listening to Zhu Di's words, Hu Fei couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart.

Although he, Zhu Biao, and Zhu Di now call Zhu Yuanzhang his father, in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, he is always a foreigner and the son of a prime minister who has been impeached for rebellion many times. Therefore, no matter how capable he is, he will not be the emperor.

The person Zhu Yuanzhang trusted most.

In the final analysis, no matter how powerful he is, he cannot be on an equal footing with the Crown Prince and the King of Yan. He is even worse than the King of Qin and the King of Jin who are incompetent and only know how to plunder the people's fat and anointed people.

"Fourth brother really wants to know?"

Hu Fei smiled, glanced at Zhu Di, and asked lightly.

He knew what kind of answer Zhu Di wanted.

"That's right."

Zhu Di looked at Hu Fei, nodded, and answered affirmatively.

"Speaking of plans, I actually don't have any plans. Fourth brother should also know my temper. In the past, I always yearned for freedom."

"But since I got together with Chang Shu, I realized that I need to make some changes. At least to make myself worthy of her, I have to gain some fame."

"Father, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and Fourth Brother, you have always valued me so highly. If I continue to only care about myself and not serve the court, then I will be disrespectful of the promotion."

"That's why I am now sitting in the position of commander of the Imperial Guard. As for my future plans, I think I will spend my whole life serving the Ming Dynasty and dedicate myself to the same purpose as my father."

"No matter what the future will be like, I am still me, and the fourth brother is still the fourth brother. All I can do is to remain indifferent and impartial. My allegiance is to the court, not to a certain person.

No matter who sits on that chair in the future, I have no opinion and I am not qualified to have an opinion."

"Except for that incident, if the fourth brother is useful to the younger brother in the future, the younger brother's answer will always be the same. He will do his best without any complaints!"

Hu Fei looked up at the bright moon in the sky, and spoke with a faint smile on his lips.

After hearing Hu Fei's answer, Zhu Di frowned slightly, and a trace of disappointment flashed across his face, but it only passed by briefly, and then he nodded and smiled.

"Do you like the knife I gave you?"

Then, Zhu Di looked at the knife on Hu Fei's waist and asked slowly.

"I like it, but I haven't thanked Fourth Brother yet."

Hu Fei glanced down, nodded and replied.

"nice! You love it."

"I heard that you gave it a special name, Jiu Qianhan?"

Zhu Di smiled and asked slowly.

"Yes, just like the sky in the north, it is indeed a bit cold and biting."

Hu Fei nodded and said calmly.

"The northern border is not as cold as the capital. This time you go deep into the northern border. You should change your clothes. Don't freeze yourself."

Zhu Di echoed.

"Thank you, Fourth Brother, for your concern."

Hu Fei thanked him with a smile.

"when are we leaving?"

Zhu Di continued to ask.

"Tomorrow morning."

Hu Fei replied without thinking.

"So urgent?"

Zhu Di was stunned for a moment, frowned and asked.

"Complete the task early and go back early."

Hu Fei smiled, looked in the general direction of the capital city, and said thoughtfully.

"That's fine."

"Be careful along the way and come back safely!"

Zhu Di nodded and warned seriously.

"My little brother has taken note of it."

Hu Fei nodded and agreed.

After the two chatted for a while, Hu Fei said goodbye to Zhu Di, turned around and left Prince Yan's Mansion.

Zhu Di watched Hu Fei gradually leave, his expression sometimes relaxed, sometimes solemn, and he stood on the small bridge for a long time and never left.

At this moment, the sound of footsteps came, and Shen An slowly appeared behind Zhu Di and came to the small bridge.

"Your Highness, he still hasn't made a decision?"

Shen An glanced at the direction Hu Fei left and asked expressionlessly.

"No, he has already decided."

Zhu Di shook his head and answered slowly.

"But he still doesn't want to surrender to you."

Shen An frowned and said in a deep voice.

"A person like him will not be willing to submit to anyone. How can a person who does not even care about any fame and only pursues freedom easily obey the orders of others."
To be continued...