Ming Dynasty: Zhu Biao's younger brother, the most rebellious son in history

Mao Xiang originally thought that his arrangements were very appropriate and he might not necessarily be rewarded or praised by a discerning person like Zhu Kai, but he never expected that he would actually receive mobile criticism. He was now feeling very angry.

General Lan Yu has followed Zhu Kai for such a long time, and although he cannot understand many of the other party's strange ideas, he can see that Zhu Kai is really angry this time.

Although Lan Yu was highly valued by Zhu Kai, he did not dare to say anything casually in front of Zhu Kai.

Not to mention Zhu Chong and Zhu Gang. When they saw their second brother getting angry, they wished they could find a crack in the ground to crawl into to prevent the anger from spreading to themselves.

So far, only Zhu Di dared to speak.

Zhu Di rode his horse slowly to the front and said to Zhu Kai.

"Brother, I know you are very angry now, but please don't be like this.

We have finally arrived at this post station, and we are all very tired. Even if you don’t consider yourself, you have to consider your second sister-in-law. She has been waiting inside. "

Zhu Di was indeed a very smart man. He knew what method was most effective in persuading Zhu Kai, and that was to use Xu Miaoyun, the person he cared about the most.

Zhu Kai was angry and didn't want to listen to anything. However, when he thought of Xu Miaoyun who was still waiting in the carriage, he didn't want to continue his anger.

Then he sighed helplessly.

"Mao Xiang, I was indeed a little too anxious just now and didn't think about your good intentions.

It is indeed a bit too arbitrary to just drive away all the ordinary people. If there are similar things in the future, you should report to me first and then make a decision.

Although a general is not subject to military orders when he is away from the battlefield, and you only listen to your father, but at least this time you are involved in protecting the king and the princess.

On the way, I have seen many Jinyiwei who were supporting me. You have done a very good job in this regard, but it would be better if you could send some letters in advance so that I can ask for your security measures and arrangements."

Naturally, Mao Xiang was very dissatisfied with Zhu Kai's words.

However, their identities and status are limited after all. Zhu Kai is the son of Zhu Yuanzhang and the prince of the current dynasty.

Even if he went to the border, his identity and status would never change. If this matter really involved Zhu Yuanzhang, he would not be able to speak.

Mao Xiang thought to himself that since the other party had already said so, he could only take a step back. After all, when you live under someone's roof, you have to bow your head.

So Mao Xiang's expression changed, he smiled, and bowed his head to admit his mistake.

"Your Highness is right, but I usually only protect the Emperor in the palace and have never been exposed to situations like these outside. I don't know how to best protect you.

That's why I acted so impulsively and made His Majesty unhappy. Please be magnanimous and don't take it personally. If I do the same thing again, I will report it to you in advance and seek His Majesty's opinion before taking any action."

Zhu Di saw that the other party had surrendered and didn't want to let Zhu Kai continue to insist like this. He decided to forgive him while he could. In a sense, no matter what his intentions were, they were all kind.

General Lan Yu saw that Zhu Di had spoken first, and Zhu Kai did not lose his temper or get angry, so it was likely that the matter could be resolved like this.

"Your Highness, it's getting late. Why don't I ask them to go inside and prepare some food in advance? I wonder what Your Highness would like to eat now so that it will be more to your liking."

Zhu Kai was really furious now. He thought to himself that he was already full of anger, what else could he eat?
But since the situation has eased a bit, he can't continue to embarrass the person in front of him. After all, he is a popular figure around Zhu Yuanzhang. Although, Zhu Kai doesn't care about any slander he may say about himself in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

But if this matter gets out, others will only think that I am ungrateful and arrogant.

Zhu Kai's reputation for arrogance and domineering in the court has spread everywhere.

What's more, he had come back from the Liao region thousands of miles away and still didn't know how to restrain himself. Zhu Yuanzhang might not be happy if he knew about it, and it would also affect the relationship between him and the prince.

Zhu Kai had no choice but to force a smile.

"After a day of hard work, everyone is hungry, especially those who follow me. Let's prepare their food first. It's best to give them some beef so that they can be full of strength. As for me, I will prepare something lighter, a bowl of clear soup noodles and some porridge and side dishes for the princess."

Zhu Kai turned around and saw Wang Baobao next to him. Knowing that they usually ate meat, he smiled and made arrangements for Wang Baobao as well.

"Wang Baobao is from the tribe. They are used to eating beef and mutton, so let's prepare some beef for him. They like to eat beef stewed or boiled in water, and have never tried the special flavors here, so let's prepare some beef that is not like braised beef."

Wang Baobao was in a hurry when he was summoned away by Zhu Di at noon. Until now, he has not had time to eat, let alone drink a sip of water.

When he heard Zhu Kai talking about the five-spice braised beef, his mouth was watering. Naturally, he was very hungry and his stomach was already growling.

"Thank you, my Lord."

"What is there to thank you for? After all, you came from far away, so you can be considered a guest. You will reach the Central Plains in a few steps. Now that you are in a place that is unfamiliar to you, we should arrange food and clothing for you.

I have already arranged meals for everyone, so you can prepare them as you see fit. It is best to be quick, finish eating early and rest early, so we can set off early tomorrow morning."

Mao Xiang listened to Zhu Kai, and after he finished speaking, he waved his hand.

"Don't bother me, Your Majesty. I just arrived at the post station and arranged the staff. The boss has already started preparing dinner."

"You've already prepared everything, but you don't know what my taste is, so how can you prepare in advance?"

"Before I came here, I had already asked someone about the prince's usual taste for food. I believe that what I have arranged should be to your liking. Why don't you come in and taste it and you will know."

"Mao Xiang, we don't have much contact in the court. I am really touched by your thoughtfulness. In this case, let's go in and eat first."

Zhu Chong saw that Zhu Kai was so angry and quickly spoke to him.

"Brother, don't be so hasty to scold them. Second sister-in-law must be exhausted. You can help him go back to the room to rest. I will send someone to deliver your dinner to your room later. Don't come out to eat with us."

"Zhu Chong, I didn't expect you to be so thoughtful in your arrangements. In that case, let's do this. You guys go inside to eat first. Be sure to take good care of the horses. Don't just focus on eating and forget to feed the horses. The horses won't even have the strength to run tomorrow."

Zhu Di smiled and said, "Second brother, just put your mind at ease. It's just a small matter, so you don't need to worry about it. Even if you don't tell me, I will know what to do.

You and your second sister-in-law should go back upstairs and have a good rest. I will naturally arrange things around you after I finish dinner.

I will check the carriage and horses to ensure that there are no mistakes, and I will make sure that you return to the capital as soon as possible within the stipulated time to see your father and mother."

Zhu Kai got off the carriage and patted Zhu Di's shoulder gently.

"Having you by my side is what makes me feel most at ease."

Seeing that they all walked into the house of the post station and were about to start eating, Zhu Kai came to the carriage, grabbed Xu Miaoyun's hand in front, and took her down from the carriage.

Inside was Guanyinnu. After all, Guanyinnu was a girl who grew up on the grassland. She didn't need anyone's support, so she got off the carriage by herself.

"Your Majesty!"

"You must be exhausted after such a long time. Go in and find your brother Wang Baobao. He should have arranged a place for you to live. If you are not satisfied with anything, just let us know and we will help you arrange it."

Guanyinnu lowered her head and spoke gently.

"Your Highness, everything has been arranged very well. We dare not ask for anything else. I will go in to find my brother now, and then report to Your Highness if there is anything special."

Looking at Guanyinnu's departing back, Xu Miaoyun shook his head and sighed helplessly.

At this time, there were only two of them left, and Zhu Kai spoke slowly.

"I'm so sorry. I've been busy outside for so long. I didn't consider that you guys have been stuck in the carriage for so long. You finally came out to get some fresh air. Do you want to go back to your room now or walk around here?"

"Let's not go in yet. Let them eat. I want to get some fresh air outside first. We can go back to the room after they finish eating."

"You've been going on for so long, aren't you hungry at all? Why don't you go back and eat something before coming out again?"

"I really have no appetite. I don't know why the emperor asked us to return to the capital this time. I always feel uneasy, as if I am expecting something to happen.

You know women's intuition is the most accurate. I'm really afraid that something bad will happen. We were living well in Liaobei, and now we are forced to return to the capital. It's really worrying."

"You actually have so many worries. I thought you would be very happy to return to the capital. After all, you will see your father soon. You haven't seen your father and mother for more than a year."

After hearing Zhu Kai's thoughtful words, Xu Miaoyun smiled and said.

"Your Majesty, it's rare that you can be so considerate. I am lucky to have found someone like you in my life. A married woman should obey her husband. Even if I miss my father, what can my mother do? As a married woman, I must put you first."

When Zhu Kai heard Xu Miaoyun say this, he quickly explained.

"Please don't say that. Don't mention the Three Obediences and Four Virtues in front of me. Didn't I tell you? There is a place in this world where men and women are equal, and there is no such thing as a woman must obey her husband's family after marriage."

"Is there such a place in the world? I think you are just trying to comfort me.

After I returned, I couldn't see my father and mother right away. I had to wait for the emperor's consent. Even if I missed them, I couldn't go back to my home without permission.

I have already said it before, since I have married you, I am the daughter-in-law of the Zhu family of the Ming Dynasty, and my surname is no longer Xu."

Xu Miaoyun looked a little sad as he spoke, and Zhu Kai really didn't want to see him like this.

It was unbelievable that he already had so much power in his hands, and was Zhu Yuanzhang's son and a noble prince, but the people around him could not go home to visit their parents at will.

Thinking of this, Zhu Kai sneered helplessly.

Xu Miaoyun immediately noticed something was wrong, and he comforted Zhu Kai.

"Your Majesty, please stop worrying about these things for me. Sooner or later, I will be able to see my father and mother.

The Emperor knew that we had been in the Liao region for such a long time, and he would not have the heart to see us not being allowed to see our families after we had come back from such a long distance.

Just us casually going back to see my father, you know.

His status is quite sensitive, he is a very important minister in the court. If I go back to see him, some villains will say behind my back that you are forming a clique for personal gain, which is even worse, and will also implicate my father and my mother's family."

"So all you said was for my sake. I never expected that."

"I am considering this for both of us. Now that you have brought the prince here, many people are jealous of your good results and the fact that the emperor values ​​you so much.

If you do something bad at this time, it will only affect you, so don't be so impulsive. After returning to the capital, we will go back to see the emperor and wait for the emperor to arrange the rest."

Zhu Kai was really moved. With a woman like Xu Miaoyun by his side, how could he not succeed?

Having said this, Zhu Kai suddenly remembered what he brought to Xu Miaoyun.

Zhu Kai took out a leather bag for drinking water from his waist.

"I'm not thirsty now."

"I'm not asking you to drink water, I'm trying something good for you."

"What good thing is being kept secret?"

"Didn't I tell you? I wanted you to try some sweet milk tea. I've never broken my promise to you.

I'm bringing it out for you to try. See how it tastes. If it tastes good, I'll help you spread the word so that more people can drink it." (End of this chapter)