If I fail to overcome the tribulation, I can only return to the Ming Dynasty and become a prince.

Chapter 236 Prince Zheng’s concubine
Naturally, the marching speed of the army was not as fast as that of light cavalry. When the army was about to enter Xifengkou, the men and horses sent by Zhu Zhanquan to pick up his wife from Wengji's tribe also caught up with the army and took Bilige's sister. Lan Qier was delivered to him.

Hearing that Zhu Zhanyu's future concubine had been picked up, Zhu Di was immediately interested and wanted to meet his future grandson-in-law.

Even if this is just a side concubine, not a main concubine, it is of great significance to Zhu Di. This is not only a matter of Zhu Zhanquan marrying a wife, but also related to the imperial court's policy towards the Mongolian grassland.

After all, after various evaluations and discussions, both Zhu Di and Zhu Zhanyu felt that they could support Wengji Labu and train him to become the spokesperson of the Ming Dynasty on the grassland.

In other words, in the future, the court will provide support and help to Wengji Labu through the method of Prince Zheng's side concubine Lan Qier, so that it can become stronger.

However, the premise of all this must still be in line with the grassland balance policy proposed by Zhu Zhantun before. Even if the court supports it, it is unlikely that Wengji's tribe will grow bigger or even unify the Mongolian grasslands.

For the Ming Dynasty, the Mongolian grassland that split into a piece of scattered sand was a good Mongolian grassland, and a unified Mongolia was a bad Mongolia.

Therefore, in this summons, Zhu Di and Zhu Zhankun will be a good person and a bad person, in order to let the people in the Weng Ji La tribe know that marrying a daughter can indeed bring them benefits, but the benefits are not many. .

"Lan Qier, the younger sister of Weng Ji Labu Khan Bil Ji Jin and Bili Ge, is here to see His Majesty the Ming Emperor!" Lan Qier, dressed in the costume of a Mongolian noblewoman, paid homage to Zhu Di. Although she was following Mongolian etiquette, at least There is nothing wrong with etiquette.

But today, he had already promised to make a fool of himself, but Zhu Di did not show any tolerance. He did not ask Lan Qier to stand up after seeing her, but said, "That's wrong. You, Wengji Labu, are already here." You have surrendered to me, the Ming Dynasty, and you are about to marry my prince, the Ming Dynasty, as my concubine, so you should not call me the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. This is what foreigners call me. You should say, "Long live my emperor."

In fact, this is nitpicking. Although Lan Qier's title can indeed find faults, it is not a particularly serious problem. Generally speaking, it can be solved by being vague.

But if you have to dig deeper, even a wrong word can be regarded as an insult to the Ming Dynasty, and it can be a reason to start a war.

At this time, Lan Qier naturally wanted to explain. Although she was somewhat reluctant when she came, she was in front of His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and she could not let the emperor have any bad influence on their Wengji tribe.

However, before Lan Qier could speak, Zhu Zhanqun on the side took the initiative to stand up and said: "Grandpa, Weng Ji's surrender to the Ming Dynasty is just a matter of the near future. Some mistakes in words are excusable. Grandpa, why don't you be more tolerant?" , it’s also a good way to show the benevolence of the Ming Emperor towards the people under his rule, isn’t it?”

"You're already protecting your wife before we get married?" Zhu Di glanced at Zhu Zhanjun, and then said: "For the sake of your Highness, Prince Zheng, I will not pursue the matter of Prince Zheng's side concubine being rude in front of the king. , but I won’t pursue it this time, and I won’t do it again in the future.

Someone came to deliver the decree and rewarded King Zheng's side concubine Lan Qier with five hundred taels of gold, three thousand taels of silver, and a hundred pieces of silk and satin for the wedding. However, considering that Lan Qier was born in a Mongolian tribe and did not know the etiquette of the Han family, she ordered the female official in the palace to teach her. In the third month of etiquette, marriage can only occur after all the etiquette is completed. "

After saying that, Zhu Di waved his hand, signaling Lan Qier to step back.

Although Lan Qier was biting her lip and felt unwilling to do so, she also knew that it was useless to say anything at this time. She could only thank her obediently and exit the tent where Zhu Di was.

Zhu Zhanjun also left the tent after a brief exchange with Zhu Di.Lan Qier didn't go far when she saw Zhu Zhanqun coming out of the tent. She hurriedly came to him and saluted him: "Lan Qier pays homage to the prince, and wishes the prince..."

"There is no need to be so polite. This is in the military, so there is no need to be so particular." Zhu Zhanquan waved his hand, indicating that Lan Qier did not need to be polite: "Your brother gave you to me as a concubine, do you have any complaints in your heart? "

Facing Zhu Zhanchun's question, Lan Qier couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed on her face. This question was indeed difficult for her to answer.

No one would believe him if he said he had no complaints and admired Zhu Zhanjun. After all, Zhu Zhanjun was still among the Ming Dynasty’s army marching north to conquer Mongolia. A girl from the Mongolian tribe said that she had no complaints or thoughts about being given to him as his wife. It's impossible.

But Lan Qier can't say that she doesn't want to get married. As long as she dares to say this, even if their Wengji tribe completely offends the Ming royal family, her brother's painstaking calculations will all come to nothing.

So Lan Qier was quite confused at this time, but then she quickly replied to Zhu Zhankun: "Lan Qier does have some complaints in her heart, but this is not against the prince, but towards my brother.

He shouldn't lose his sister like this. Since he bet on me, he should win!He is not a good brother if he loses. "

Lan Qier's words cleverly avoided the crux of the problem, and put her worry and resentment on Bilige. Saying that Bilige was not a good brother would not be considered as offending Daming.

Zhu Zhanchun just smiled slightly and did not comment on it. He just said to Hu Shanxiang who was standing beside him: "Lan Qier is new here and is not familiar with all the rules and etiquette. Although the emperor ordered the female officials in the palace to come and teach her, But this has to wait until the army returns to the capital, so for the time being Shanxiang, you should teach her first, and if there is anything you can’t handle, just come to Gu.”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Hu Shanxiang bowed in response, and then saluted Lan Qier and said, "I have met Princess Lan Qier. Although Your Majesty is only a prince, he is the second son of His Highness the Crown Prince. He goes in and out of the East Palace and the Imperial Palace every day. , you need to learn a lot about etiquette, if you have any offence, please bear with me, Princess."

Although she is only a concubine, she can also be called the princess, but this can only be a verbal title. On formal occasions, Lan Qier can still only be called the concubine of Prince Zheng.

Lan Qier herself actually knew something about this. After all, she had had many exchanges with Hu Shanxiang along the way and learned a lot.

So when faced with Hu Shanxiang's salute, she responded appropriately, acting gracefully and looking well-educated.

Zhu Zhanchun looked at Lan Qier's ladylike appearance, shook his head slightly, and asked her: "I heard from your brother that you have been proficient in bow, horse, and sword since you were a child, but how about riding? Go out with me for a walk. .”

After saying that, Zhu Zhanquan walked towards the military camp. Someone went to prepare his horse for him.

Seeing this, Lan Qier could only tell Hu Shanxiang that she wanted to change her clothes. This noble lady's clothes were not suitable for riding horses.

(End of this chapter)