Everything is difficult at the beginning. If the first prince who wants to seize power goes smoothly, the rest will be easy. Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang will never allow any problems to occur on Deng Yu's side.
"Go and summon King Jin."
"promise."
The eunuch waiting at the side accepted the promise and left. Deng Yu poured wine for the emperor and said with a smile: "It's been a long time since I've seen His Highness the King of Jin."
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled boldly and said: "We will see you more in the future. As the old saying goes, a son-in-law is half a son-in-law. You should give him some advice. If you don't listen, feel free to beat him."
Deng Yu quickly waved his hand: "There is a difference between the king and his ministers. There is no time for the ministers to discipline them."
"We're not being polite to you. This kid, the second brother, just needs discipline. If he doesn't get straightened out, he won't know how to cause trouble in the future."
The emperor could say this, but his ministers could not respond in this way. They just said a few words about getting married and establishing a career.
Zhu Ping arrived in a short while, and Deng Yu was about to stand up, but was held down firmly by Zhu Yuanzhang's big hand. Zhu Ping entered the room and took a look before bowing politely: "My son, I pay homage to my father, and I have met Duke Wei.
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Zhu Yuanzhang said loudly: "Forgive me the ceremony. The wedding is coming soon. Your father-in-law has come back specially. Let's ask you to come over and pay your respects. From now on, please don't call me by title, just use family etiquette."
Zhu Ping had already expected this when he came, and he was not frightened at this time. He saluted Deng Yu generously and said, "My son-in-law pays homage to my father-in-law."
Deng Yu wanted to stand up. His strength was naturally greater than that of Lao Zhu, but if the superior's hand did not move away, how could he dare to struggle and disobey. He could only smile bitterly and said: "Your Highness, please excuse me. I haven't seen you for a long time."
Your Highness has become much more heroic, and I have specially brought back some horses, and asked Your Highness to come to my home to choose from them when I fell."
Zhu Ming responded obediently, and then consciously stepped forward to pour wine for his father and father-in-law, which made Lao Zhu feel that his son had made some progress, which was great.
Deng Yu also thought the same thing in his mind. Now that things have come to this, it would be great if the King of Jin could be more sensible. He looked at it from left to right and liked it more and more.
"Chen'er, please sit down too. Let's have a drink with your father and father-in-law today."
When these words came out, Zhu Chong couldn't hide his clumsiness, he could only serve as a sincere companion. Listening to the two of them reminiscing about their past, jars of wine continued to be served.
The first person to be helped out was naturally Zhu Xi, who was the last to arrive. How could a small bottle of wine compete with two old drunkards? As the wine became stronger, Deng Yu, who was no longer so cautious, made several military gestures.
gesture, the two of them laughed unscrupulously.
Zhu Yuanzhang gradually stopped smiling and wiped his red eyes and said: "Bo Yan, we still have to thank you. You don't know what the situation is like internally and externally these days. Our brothers have conquered the world, but how can we be so good in the world?"
It’s easy, but we have to do it as a last resort.”
Deng Yu shook his head: "The ministers in this court don't understand. They just know that they are always right to listen to the superiors. They are nothing more than false names and positions, and they are not given to outsiders."
Zhu Yuanzhang happily put his hand on his shoulder and shook it vigorously: "It won't be given to outsiders, so don't worry. We know everything in our hearts."
Then he looked at the gradually dimming light outside: "No need to drink, we have had a lot of fun today. If you still want to drink, please bring some wine from the palace to Yuchun Mansion to drink."
When Deng Yu heard this, he stood up and said, "I'm so happy now. I'm going home to see my wife and children."
Yan Bi bowed unsteadily and was about to leave. The eunuch helped him to the door of the palace and suddenly he heard another voice coming from inside: "Bo Yan, you are the father-in-law of King Jin, but you must remember that you are the father-in-law of the imperial court first."
Duke Wei is the prince's right advisor."
"Weichen remembers it very clearly."
"Send Duke Wei back to his home and give him a python robe, ten pearls, and twenty jars of royal wine."
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In the palace of Duke Wei, Mrs. Cao and her children were waiting for news from the palace. Deng Ming, who had just turned ten, carefully handed the tea to his aunt: "Don't worry, mother, father will be here soon."
came back."
Mrs. Cao took the tea and nodded: "Ming'er is sensible. You have done a good job in your homework during this period. Your husband has praised you a lot. Your father will definitely reward you after he tests your academic performance tomorrow, and my mother will also remember to beg for you.
That sword."
When Deng Ming was exposed, the tips of his ears turned red with embarrassment: "It's good that my father comes back. I don't need any other sons."
Deng Zhilan muttered in disapproval, and Mrs. Cao immediately raised her eyebrows and stared at her. A daughter's family has no brothers. If she has to rely on these concubine brothers for help in the future, how can she really rely on her husband for everything.
Because he has no sons, he has taken great care of the children in the house over the years. The children are all sensible, but his own daughter is not a worry-free one.
"Madam, the master is back."
"Ming'er, you go and greet me. Cui'er goes and brings the sobering soup that's hot on the stove."
"Why."
Mrs. Cao led the other children to wait at the entrance of the courtyard. Everyone couldn't help but look up and crane their necks to look into the distance. The Duke of Wei's house was naturally an extremely honorable family and one of the few in the world.
But this honor did not come in vain. Deng Yu was away guarding the country all year round, and he could count the days he could return home on one hand. Every time he came back, it was a rare reunion.
After a while, he saw the figure who had been thinking about it day and night. Mrs. Cao's eyes were a little moist, but she still maintained her dignity and ordered people to help her husband into the hall to settle down. He also saluted the palace attendants who came: "Excuse me, please send Eunuch Gao away."
My son has returned home."
The eunuch hurriedly returned the gift: "Madam, you are so polite. It is my honor to send the Duke back."
Then he waved his hand and asked the palace attendants behind him to come forward: "This is a gift from the Holy Father to the Duke of the State. Please keep it carefully, Madam."
Then he still couldn't help but shook his head in envy and smacked his tongue: "This imperial wine is just fine. The Dongzhu is also a rare treasure in the world, but this is the first time I have seen this python-robed slave. The holy family of the Duke is really..."
Not to mention Mrs. Cao and her children, even the maids and servants on the side were all full of pride. Mrs. Cao immediately led her children to prostrate themselves in the direction of the palace: "God's grace is so great that nothing can be better than this.
I also ask my father-in-law to thank the Holy One for his kindness and kindness to my family."
"Don't worry, Madam, I will definitely convey it to you."
The maid helped Mr. Cao to stand up: "My father-in-law, please come in and have a cup of tea."
The eunuch declined and said: "My slave has to go back to take care of her, so I won't bother you. The Duke of Guo drank a lot of wine with His Majesty. Madam, please go and take care of me. I'll take my leave now."
"Father-in-law, please go slowly. Uncle Liu, go see me off."
No matter how beautiful your family is, you must respect the people in the palace. Although they are slaves, they are only slaves of the heavenly family. Especially when they are serving as imperial envoys after leaving the palace, they deserve even more respect.
It is said that the male member of the family came to send him off, but Deng Zhen was not here and Deng Ming was still young. It might be possible to send him out, but he may not have learned the technique of quietly stuffing money.
After the people left, several children immediately gathered around the imperial gifts. No one paid attention to the wine. They all stared at the shining Dongzhu and the python suit with bright eyes. The Dongzhu was huge and plump, round and crystal clear, shining and shining in the light.
Gives out colorful luster.
Dongzhu is very precious, but the children in the Duke's family know what is more precious. Mrs. Cao also held her breath and walked closer to look at it. It has gold velvet embroidery, a shoulder-length round collar, a big lapel with a right gusset, and a wide waist and wide sleeves.
, the robe is long and reaches the feet.
In addition to the most conspicuous sitting python, the Dahongpao also has patterns of the sun, mountains, flowing clouds, and eight treasures. The lower end is arranged diagonally on the water feet. There are rolling waves on the water, and there are mountain stone treasures and rivers on the water waves.
Yahai Lake is very majestic and solemn.
Mrs. Cao came to her senses immediately: "Put it away carefully, no, put it on the table, enshrine it in the ancestral hall first, let the ancestors take a look, be careful with the candles."
Several servants responded and moved away. Mrs. Cao reluctantly ordered: "There is no need for the wine. Keep it in the warehouse and wait for the time when you worship the ancestors."
"Ah, mother, we haven't seen enough yet, let us watch for a while."
The corner of Cao's lips raised: "If you want to see it, just go to the ancestral hall to see it. You can watch it for as long as you like. I can help take care of the lights."
"Well...Oh, father is back. We haven't met him yet. Let's go, go."
