Great Emperor's Grandson of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 130 130 Marriage, you can’t help yourself

Hongwu 18th year (1385), April [-]th (lunar calendar).

Seven days ago, General Xu Da died of back gangrene.

Today is the day of his funeral.

Originally, this matter had nothing to do with Zhu Congxin, but what was speechless was that Zhu Yuanzhang actually promised Xu Da before his death that he would betroth his other three daughters to his other three legitimate sons.

Xu Miaoqing promised to Zhu Ping.

Xu Miaojin promised Zhu Fan.

Xu Miaoyu promised to Zhu Ji.

In this way, Zhu Congxin had an extra aunt who was only two years older than himself, and two aunts who were younger than him.

Especially that Xu Miaoyu, who was born in 1383, is only two years old now.

Although even in modern times, it is common for old couples to have young couples, but this kind of direct forced marriage without other people's consent still makes Zhu Cong feel disgusted.

The most terrible thing is that everyone around him takes it for granted.

It's as if you're going on a blind date, and everyone around you is talking about income and bride price, as if you're doing business and selling pork, and some are even bargaining.

The more accustomed they become, the more perverted you will feel that this world is too perverted.

But after looking at the dignitaries around him, he finally decided to mind his own business.

However, he didn't want to meddle in other people's business, but the nosy business found him.

"I heard, little one, that the spies who went overseas last month have returned. And they also brought back a detailed chart. Is your Qin Palace ready to send people overseas?"

That was Xu Miaojin, who was only a few months younger than Zhu Congxin.

At a young age, she was born with bright eyes and white teeth, just like a porcelain doll carved in powder and jade.

"Why are you asking this? Haven't you already placed a heavy bet on your fourth uncle?"

Zhu Congxin seemed to be indifferent.

He even calmly distanced himself from her.

"That's a matter for my brothers. I'm different from them. I don't care who is stronger or weaker among you princes. I just want a smooth sailing boat so I can leave here. Can you take me away from Ming Dynasty with you?"

Feeling Zhu Congxin's deliberate alienation, a trace of loneliness flashed in Xu Miaojin's eyes.

But soon, she pursed her lips again, followed quickly, and continued.

At this time, there were some palace maids and nuns around them.

However, after looking around, everyone still tacitly acted as a mute.

"No. In that case, Third Uncle will hate me to death."

Zhu Congxin was obviously a little surprised. He didn't expect this woman to be so direct, and couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

But soon, he quickly shook his head and said decisively.

".You can even help those unrelated members of the Tenri Sect, why can't you help me?"

Xu Miaojin couldn't help but feel aggrieved.

"That's different. The Tianli Sect is in trouble because of justice. But you were born into the wrong child. They are completely different things."

Zhu Congxin is still as hard as iron.

"But if you don't save me, I will definitely die." Xu Miaojin continued with a pitiful expression.

But no matter how she begged, Zhu Congxin remained indifferent: "So what? It's your own business if you die! What does it have to do with me?"

However, just when Xu Miaojin was almost crying, a voice suddenly pushed Zhu Congxin closer to the corner.

"How come it has nothing to do with you? Just sit back and do nothing and share the same sin with the evil ones. This is what you said. Do you even want to deny your own words?"

Following the sound, I saw a woman in formal attire approaching.

There were also three or five teenage girls beside him.

"Sister Xiulan, where are you from?" Seeing this person's appearance, Zhu Congxin instantly smiled bitterly.

In fact, according to the rules, he should call Zhang Xiulan aunt.

But in private, Zhu Congxin still used to call her sister.

"I'm on her side this time."

Zhang Xiulan's expression was a little serious, even with a hint of melancholy.

"What do you mean? Did something happen in the palace?"

Zhu Congxin first thought of Queen Ma.

In the past three years, although Empress Ma has been diligently recuperating, due to the constraints of the conditions, she still has no serious illnesses, but she has continued to suffer from minor illnesses.

"Queen is fine! Something is going to happen to me!"

Zhang Xiulan was indeed someone who had watched Zhu Congxin grow up. As soon as Zhu Congxin showed a nervous expression, she instantly guessed her worries.

However, her expression was still not very good, as if she had encountered some life-or-death crisis.

"You? What do you mean? Didn't Grandpa Huang say that he would make you a princess? What can happen to you?"

Zhu Congxin was stunned for a moment.

It seems that he can't keep up with Zhang Xiulan's rhythm.

"The emperor has betrothed me to Chang Sheng! He also said that after canonizing me as a princess, he will help me hold the wedding!"

Zhang Xiulan replied bluntly.

In an instant, Zhu Congxin was stunned.

Betrothed to Chang Sheng? ? ?
WTF! ! !

Lao Zhu, is your head numb?

Don’t you know that thing is not compatible with me?
Zhang Xiulan belongs to me!
He could hardly believe his ears.

At the same time, an unruly and evil spirit gradually appeared on his originally indifferent face.

"I've already made up my mind! I want to take advantage of the fact that the vanguard army of Prince Qin's Mansion is heading overseas and escape by boat! You can help one, and you can help two! Help us prepare!"

Seeing him showing such an expression, Zhang Xiulan naturally felt relieved.

As he spoke, he even hugged Xu Miaojin's shoulders encouragingly, as if he wanted to depend on her for life.

"Has the date been set?"

Looking at the cloudy sky, Zhu Congxin pondered for a long time, then finally sighed deeply and asked helplessly.

"Your Majesty originally wanted to get things done by the end of the year. But my mother said that the general had just died and it was not suitable to get married, so I postponed it until next year."

Zhang Xiulan replied honestly.

Compared to him, Xu Miaojin is much calmer now.

Because she is only five years old now, she is at least ten years away from getting married.

When I came to look for Zhu Congxin before, I just wanted to pave the way forward.

"Would one year be enough? I need a fucking year just to build a ship! After that, I have to train sailors and go to sea for internships! You have to give me at least two years!"

Hearing that there was only one year left, Zhu Congxin immediately became furious.

He is a child prodigy, yes, but he is not a god!

Where can I leave just as I say?
What's more, Zhu Yuanzhang has not yet approved the Qin Palace to train naval forces.

No one is without a boat. Even if they go out, they will just be a group of precarious savages.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Xiulan smiled sweetly: "Okay! Then two years! After two years, I'll wait for your good news!"

From the looks of it, it was obvious that he was not telling the truth just now.

(End of this chapter)