Chapter forty-ninth return to the heart like an arrow
Leaving the newly recovered Tatar territory and bypassing the mountain dome boundary, the majestic natural landforms on both sides are very spectacular.
Zhu Muchen lamented that it was indeed ancient times, and such a style was not destroyed. This is definitely God's proudest work.
The straight red clay mountains on both sides of the bank, washed by rain, are the most natural paintings. He rode a pony and galloped all the way.
Pang Man and Uncle Ge behind him saw that King Chu was happy, so they did not disturb his interest.
All the way down from the Qinling Mountains, there was one scene after another along the way. Unfortunately, Zhu Muchen only took a quick look. His mother, concubine, and several beauties were waiting for him, so he was not allowed to delay.
Someone has been sent to report the news, and I believe the people in the palace have received the news.
At this time, in the palace, Xu Xin had just received the news from the inn that Zhu Muchen was coming back. She cried with joy. Zhu Muchen was coming back, and she had a backbone. From now on, the Chu Palace would never be oppressed again.
Wuchang City was the fiefdom of the Prince of Chu's Mansion. Originally, the people thought that if the King of Chu lost this place, it would be taken back by the court. However, they did not expect that the young prince actually inherited the throne of the King of Chu and regained the fiefdom of Wuchang.
Originally, the housekeeper of the Prince of Chu's Mansion thought that this meeting should be decorated with lights and decorations. After all, the King of Chu had just won a battle, and even the emperor was praising him, so he should naturally welcome it.
Xu Xin smiled bitterly, shook her head and refused, "The prince and the princess are gone. If the young prince comes back, he will definitely not be able to accept the blow. For him, it is impossible to prove whether it is a happy event or an innocent event."
"You estimate the time when the prince will come back, prepare the meals first, and wait until the royal guards return and let them rest immediately."
Although Xu Xin really wanted to go outside Wuchang and waited for Zhu Muchen's return, the two sisters at home were now several months old. A medical officer came to check them two days ago and said that the two children were very healthy.
In about a month, the two sisters were about to give birth, so Xu Xin was very cautious and went to the backyard.
"Sister Xiaoman, Sister Ziyou, I just received the news that the young prince is coming back. The emperor has let him inherit the title of Prince Chu. You must address him carefully. As the people around the prince, we must give him a good face.
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Xiaoman and Ziyou looked at each other with tears in their eyes. The prince was finally back, and he no longer had to worry about the child in his belly.
Zi You was a little worried and had been staying in the backyard for some time. "Xin'er, why don't you let us go out? Let's all wait for the young prince to return."
"Sister, you must not do it. When the army returns, there will be many people on the street moaning and groaning. If you go there at this time, if you accidentally hurt the child in your belly, how will we explain to the prince?"
Xu Xin comforted the two of them and waited expectantly for the prince's return.
Seeing Wuchang City from a distance, Zhu Muchen was excited and said, "Pang Man, you will take the Imperial Guards back to settle down later. Remember to give everyone something good to eat. There are also soldiers with frostbite in Tartar who must be treated by a medical officer in time."
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"Although we don't need gold charcoal, we need silver charcoal. Let's take good care of it and take a collective rest for three days!"
Everyone was excited. Everyone's face was covered with chilblains and their faces were red. It was in great contrast with the local residents, but their faces were filled with brilliance. "Thank you, King Chu, for your thoughtfulness!"
In Tatar, everyone could hardly hold their weapons, but now that they are back in Wuchang City, they seem to have found a home.
The defenders had opened the gates of Wuchang City. Zhu Muchen was galloping all the way on his little pony, and the people watching were shouting.
"The King of Chu is mighty!"
"The Prince of Chu's Mansion will live forever!"
“Welcome home!”
The common people spontaneously brought out many dishes to reward the Imperial Guards, but Pang Man refused them all. There were also supermarket merchants who specially surrounded them on both sides.
But Zhu Muchen's little pony was galloping all the way, and everyone spontaneously made way for them to reach the Chu Palace.
Along the way, he felt like returning home. Zhu Muchen endured the excitement in his heart and arrived at the gate of Prince Chu's Mansion, only to see that the Prince of Chu's Mansion was so depressed.
"That's not right. My mother-in-law loves me so much. Why didn't she come to greet me today? Could she be sick?"
In fact, along the way, Zhu Muchen was already filled with doubts. His mother-in-law would definitely go to the city gate building to wait for him, and maybe there would be a big drama between mother and son.
However, I did not see my mother-in-law at the city gate, so I thought it was because the post station was late in delivering the message. However, along the way, I believe someone had already passed the news to the palace.
But the mother and concubine still haven't come out. It's so strange. Did you go to the wrong palace?
Aji and Sihu, who had been following behind for a long time, were also puzzled, "Your Majesty, how about we go in and take a look?"
It seems that along the way just now, I heard from the people that something happened in the Prince of Chu's Mansion, and several people were feeling anxious and uneasy.
Zhu Muchen got off his horse, and someone finally came out of Prince Chu's Mansion. He was the gatekeeper. He knelt down and cried, "Little Prince, you are finally back."
With this sound, the entire Chu Prince's Mansion became animated.
Xu Xin staggered, holding herself up and walked to the door. The next moment she couldn't hold herself up and almost fell to the door. Her eyes were filled with tears. It was really the young prince who was back.
At this moment, suddenly a little eunuch riding a golden horse, wearing red palace clothes, holding a bright yellow imperial edict with a five-clawed golden dragon embroidered on it, looked very majestic.
"Your Highness, please listen to the imperial edict!"
In front of the gate of Prince Chu's Mansion, many people had already come over. People in Prince Chu's Mansion also gathered on both sides. Zhu Muchen bowed and listened quietly to the imperial edict.
"By God's blessing, the emperor decreed that Zhu Muchen played an indispensable role in the Tatar War. I hope to inherit my father's ambition, govern Wuchang, and be named the Prince of Chu. I admire this!"
"Thank you, Lord!" Zhu Muchen knelt on his knees and thanked him.
Although the emperor had verbally sealed the seal in the north, the ceremony could only be considered completed after he obtained the imperial edict and the prince's seal.
It seemed that Zhu Di had returned to Nanjing, so the eunuch rushed all the way to deliver the imperial edict.
The people who were watching were very excited, and the young prince suddenly became the king of Chu.
With a smile on his face, the little eunuch slowly raised the imperial edict to Zhu Muchen, "Prince Chu, are you stunned with joy? As soon as the emperor returned, he ordered our family to send the seal and imperial edict to Prince Chu first. It can be seen that the emperor
Since you cherish the vassal king, Prince Chu, please don’t let down the emperor’s wishes.”
As he spoke, he bowed in the direction of Nanjing and worshiped again.
Zhu Muchen took the imperial edict with both hands and bowed deeply in the direction of Nanjing in the same direction as the young eunuch. "Thank you for your trip, father-in-law. Please stay for a cup of tea."
The father-in-law was tired from traveling all the way, "Thank you so much, Prince Chu."
The emperor also left a few words to tell Prince Chu that he could not just leave. However, it was not convenient to say these words in front of others, so he had to go in.
The people of Wuchang who were watching had not dispersed yet. Everyone was happy today. Zhu Muchen couldn't help but refute the people's interest. "Four Tigers, distribute some candies and gifts to the people around you. This can be regarded as a celebration."
"Aji, keep the imperial edict carefully and put the seal in my study!"
Zhu Muchen settled everything, and waited until Aji took over the imperial edict with both hands, then he supported Xu Xin. It was urgent just now, and she could see her excitement. During this time, she lost weight, "Let's go!"
When he entered the inner courtyard, he still didn't see his mother and concubine coming out. Zhu Muchen was even more confused, but now that his father-in-law was in the palace, he couldn't leave it alone.
"Father-in-law, this time you have come all the way to deliver the imperial edict. We have prepared wine and food for you at home. I also ask my father-in-law to go with me."
The father-in-law couldn't stop laughing, but he followed him. After eating a few mouthfuls of food, the father-in-law looked at Xu Xin who was aside, "Prince Chu, the next few words are what our family wants to bring to you. Outsiders here are
No need to keep it."
Although Zhu Muchen was very dissatisfied and frowned slightly, Xu Xin was the woman he recognized, but the hierarchy in the Ming Dynasty was very strict, and any concubine was not allowed to appear on the stage or listen to the conversation of the master.
Before he said anything, Xu Xin was very sensible and slightly possessed, "Then I'll leave first."
After everyone dispersed, the father-in-law first bowed to Zhu Muchen and said, "Prince Chu's heroic appearance on the battlefield has already spread throughout Nanjing. Our family would like to express our respect for you."
"As for the emperor, I hope that Prince Chu can take care of Wuchang City quickly and don't lose sight of it because of the departure of the older generation of King Chu. Your Majesty, in recognition of Prince Chu's meritorious service in escorting you, has specially brought you the palace palace this time.
Famous Snow Mountain Tea.”
The father-in-law said, taking out a box of beautifully packaged tea from the things he brought with him, "I have never had a master in the palace. Even His Highness Taisun has only drunk it once or twice. Your Majesty's heart for you is so clear."
Prince, please don’t let me down.”
This is both a thoughtful word and an urgent edict. He looks like a wise king who wants to sympathize with the vassal king.
But the more this happened, the more doubtful Zhu Muchen became. But since his father-in-law was here, he had to express his attitude. He accepted the tea leaves flattered, "The emperor cherishes his ministers, and I must obey the emperor's orders!"
The father-in-law received the attitude and was very satisfied. The task assigned to him by the emperor this time was not only to deliver an imperial edict and seal, but also to see Prince Chu's performance after returning to the palace.
If he is still respectful to the royal family, then the Prince of Chu's palace may be able to calm down for a while. If the King of Chu does not know what to do, he may follow the old path of other vassal princes.
After his father-in-law left, Zhu Muchen's face was ashen. The father-in-law's words seemed to be out of sympathy, but in fact they were warning him.
Aji chuckled stupidly, "Your Majesty, I just put the seal on your desk for you. It looks very exquisite. It seems to be carved from the rare yellow jade. It also has some positive green color on it, which is better than the old prince."
The seal is even more exquisite!"
"What do you know?" Zhu Muchen rolled his eyes.
Looking at Xu Xin who was smiling at him under the eaves, but couldn't help but shed a few tears, longing for her surged up in her heart, and she quickly walked over and took her into his arms, "Xin'er, this king
came back."
"Your Majesty, Xin'er is walking on thin ice alone in the palace and almost can't hold on anymore. You are finally back."
As soon as these words came out, Zhu Muchen stiffened and his eyes widened. How could it be a person, the mother and concubine?
