The soldiers had a full night's sleep, polished their armor and weapons, and were all in high spirits.
The prince's face didn't look tired at all. He was wearing a bright yellow prince's uniform. He smiled and glanced at the energetic Xu Jing: "You only went to bed at the fourth watch of the night. You only slept for an hour. I'm not sleepy at all."
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Xu Jing Mingyue was wearing the clothes of the noble prince of the feudal lord. He was tall and slender with a handsome face. He was neatly dressed and looked particularly good-looking: "That's nothing. When we were marching and fighting in Jizhou, he probably didn't sleep a wink for two nights!"
That's not true.
For an energetic young man, staying up for a night or two is nothing.
His dilapidated body couldn't help but scream.
The words that Imperial Physician Wan had said flashed through the prince's mind, and his eyes couldn't help but darken. He didn't want to be immersed in such thoughts, so he quickly smiled and said: "Come on! All the officials have already left the city."
Welcome! It’s time for them to enter the palace!”
Xu Jing agreed with a smile, and walked forward naturally, holding his left arm calmly. Just like in the past, just relying on the power of one leg, he stood firmly in front of everyone.
There were over a hundred officials who came to welcome the Crown Prince in the east of the palace after a great victory and returned to the capital in Mingyue. None of them were officials of fifth rank or above. Low-level officials of sixth or seventh rank were not qualified to show up at all.
All the six ministers came, and the age of Lan Xi was Zhao Pu, and he was not the highest in charge. He was not the highest in charge of the court. Bu Nao, he was not the prince's maternal grandfather and the tutor, and his status was different from others.
All the officials bowed their legs and saluted together, and attended the ceremony in the east of the Prince's Hall.
After half a year of training in Jizhou, the prince became much calmer and more determined than before. His bright eyes glanced at him and he said with a smile: "All the ruthless ministers are now free."
Then, he helped Su Zhangyuan up with his own legs and said in a friendly tone, "Grandpa is here too."
Su Zhangyuan, who had red hair and beard, responded with a smile: "Dian Dong personally led the troops to pacify Jizhou and returned with a great victory. I will come back whether Mingyue leaves or not."
The prince laughed, and lifted up the six ministers one by one, greeting each of them with one or two words.
Compared with the selfish, stupid and beauty-loving Emperor Yongming, the gentle, humble and wise Prince Diandong was more supported and admired by his ministers.
The prince went to shut up the ministers, and Xu Jing was not idle either.
Several princes and princes, including Mingyue, also came. As they couldn't get in front of the prince, they all came to greet Xu Jing and shut up.
After half a year of separation, no one mentioned the grievances about the fight in the palace. Even the grumpy, impulsive and irritable Prince Xihe, Mingyue, laughed: "Cousin Jing, did you really make a big show of yourself that time?"
Prince Pengcheng answered with envy: "Cousin Jing has excellent archery skills. He shot the bandit Zhang Chong to death with one arrow, which is a great achievement."
Prince Pyeongchang and Prince Hanyang also nodded in agreement.
Xu Jing raised his eyebrows and smiled: "We only saw his glory, but we didn't see him suffer. Marching and fighting are not a joke. He was injured twice on the battlefield. Fortunately, they were not minor injuries. One time, he almost missed it.
Shot in the head by a stray arrow."
Prince Yingchuan's eyes flashed and he said with a smile: "You should seek help from the danger!"
"What my cousin said is true." Xu Jing glanced over: "They are all descendants of the Xu family. They are bleeding from the royal family. The Jin Dynasty is unstable, which will not benefit them at all. Contributing to the Jin Dynasty's war,
They all shouldn’t. The theory of truth is in vain, and they all have it.”
Isn’t it possible?
They are all the princes of the vassal, and they will wait for their biological father in the future... That's right, they are the vassal king of the same place. That day, Didong could overcome their negative consequences, but it was the same.
Prince Yingchuan was brought back unceremoniously by Xu Jing. He was not annoyed at all and still smiled like a spring breeze: "Cousin Jing was wrong. He made a slip of the tongue just now and said the wrong thing. After he returned, he held a banquet.
Make amends to my cousin."
He then made the princes of the feudal lords laugh and said, "Everyone will come, and they will have a good drink together."
The Prince of Xihe suddenly smiled: "My cousin Ru Ming has made a decree in the clan's mansion. Maybe after three to five years, he will no longer be a clan official. For such a big happy event, we really should invite them to drink."
The Zongren Mansion is in charge of all the clans in Tiandidong. Although the Xu family is not rich in blood, it is difficult for heirs to be born. The camels are bigger than horses. As of the Ming Dynasty, the total number of male clan members who have been enthroned is 2,000. And the famous families in the area.
The number of people is about the same.
Zong Zheng is equivalent to the clan leader. Zong Ling is one level lower than Zong Zheng and does not have any official position with real power.
Prince Yingchuan's eyes flashed with self-satisfaction, and he said humbly: "Within a few brothers, he is the elder. The emperor gave him an errand, and he was very satisfied with his job, so that he could repay the emperor's trust in him."
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Xu Jing almost vomited after hearing this.
Why is Diendong such a bitch?
He sent his daughter-in-law to the palace and to the dragon's couch in exchange for a job. Fortunately, he had the nerve to be so complacent! Ugh!
It's been half a year, and the story of Emperor Yongming's hookup with Prince Yingchuan's concubine has long been spread in the harem. Many civil servants and military generals know about it. I don't know how many people are laughing at Prince Yingchuan behind his back.
Prince Yingchuan obviously didn't take it seriously. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so shameless in talking about the emperor's kindness.
Half an hour later, the greetings were finally over, and everyone, riding horses or walking in carriages, entered the city gate in a grand manner.
The city gate was crowded with people who came to see the excitement.
It is rare to ride a horse in the bright moon in the east of the Prince's Palace. The horse is waving its legs to the people. I don't know if someone shouted "A Thousand Years Old to the East of the Palace", and the shouts came one after another, like a surging wave.
Xu Jing rode on his horse, his eyes fixed on the prince in front of him.
The heavy prince's clothes concealed the prince's thin figure. Amidst the shouts of thousands of people, the sickly cousin looked much taller.
The hearts of the people are as strong as water. He has been the grandson of the East Palace for more than ten years and the prince of the East Palace for more than a year. He is the most orthodox heir to the throne and has great popularity among the people.
I hope the prince is safe and sound, and that the Jin Dynasty can continue for a few more years!
As soon as that thought flashed through his mind, Xu Jing's heart felt like it was pricked by a needle. The helpless pain came to mind again.
Naturally, the prince didn't know what Xu Jing was thinking. He straightened his back and showed the people along the way his elegance as a prince of the Jin Dynasty with the most dignified manner in his life.
Nearly an hour later, the prince couldn't hold it any longer, so he returned to the carriage.
It was almost noon when everyone returned to the palace. The civil servants and military generals surrounded the prince into the Golden Palace. Emperor Yongming, who was walking on the dragon throne, was so excited that he stood up to greet him.
We haven't seen him for half a year. Emperor Yongming has gained weight again. He relies on the support of his servants when he walks, and his face looks green and indulgent.
The prince sighed inwardly and knelt east to salute: "Father, my son is back."
No matter how unbearable Emperor Yongming was, Prince Cuo still had a fatherly heart. He smiled repeatedly and said: "Don't kneel down, get up quickly." Even Xu Jing, who was in charge of Cuo, was particularly kind and cheerful: "I can see all the contributions I have made during this expedition.
