Ming Dynasty: Abandoned baby at the beginning, Zhu let me be the emperor

"Don't talk about this."

Seeing Zhu Ming and Mu Ying looking at him sadly, Zhu Yuanzhang gave another helpless smile and waved his hand pretending not to care: "You came at the right time."

He smiled and changed the subject, no longer dwelling on such a heavy matter: "It's rare that you two are here, and I haven't gone hunting for a long time."

Mu Ying guarded Yunnan all year round and almost never left. Zhu Ming hadn't seen him for more than ten years.

Even Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't see Mu Ying when he missed her.

It is a rare occasion that three generations gather together today, and Zhu Yuanzhang is sincerely happy.

I am old now, and no longer have the heroic spirit of the past, but I still want to mount the horse and ride for the last time.

"What does Grandpa Huang mean?"

Zhu Ming suddenly looked at Zhu Yuanzhang anxiously and asked.

"We want to hunt."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Ming firmly. It was impossible for him to fight on the battlefield at his age, but he should be able to go hunting.

"Can I not go?"

Upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's thoughts, Zhu Ming suddenly became timid and shrank his neck back.

What you fear will come true. I have only learned some basic kung fu from Xu Miaojin. When it comes to horse riding and archery, I am not at that level yet.

"I'm old, alas."

Seeing Zhu Ming showing signs of retreating, Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head in disappointment and let out a long sigh.

"This……"

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's depressed look, Zhu Ming also began to waver. He couldn't bear to see the old man like this. After hesitating for a while, he reluctantly agreed: "Okay, I'll go with Grandpa Huang tomorrow."

Seeing that Zhu Ming finally agreed, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately changed his expression and said with a full smile: "Let's think about the end of the month."

Then he turned to look at Mu Ying and said, "Mu Ying."

"You fought in Yunnan, let us see if your archery skills have improved."

"Yes."

Mu Ying was born a general. He followed Zhu Yuanzhang to conquer the world before he became emperor. In order to take the old man's feelings into consideration, he naturally would not refuse.

After coming out of the Daming Palace, Zhu Ming regretted it.

I haven't really learned how to ride a horse, and my archery skills are average, not to mention the horseback archery skills required for hunting.

"What happened to the emperor's grandson?"

Seeing Zhu Ming so distressed, Liu Jin immediately approached him attentively and asked in a low voice.

"Grandpa Emperor is going to hunt at the end of the month."

Zhu Ming buried his head on the table and spoke in a regretful voice, saying that he had never even touched horse riding or archery, let alone hunting, so why did he agree to this old man?

"This……"

When Zhu Ming was still young, Liu Jin was arranged to stay by his side, so he was naturally clear about the abilities of His Royal Highness the Grandson.

Looking at Zhu Ming's regretful look, he burst out laughing.

"What are you laughing at?"

Zhu Ming turned to look at Liu Jin and asked in a deep voice.

This guy actually gloats over other people’s misfortune?

"Cough cough."

Liu Jin coughed awkwardly a few times: "How about your Highness, would you go down to see Miss Jin'er?"

"correct."

After hearing Liu Jin's suggestion, Zhu Ming looked up with sudden realization, as if he saw hope in his eyes.

Xu Miaojin was born into a military family and had loved wielding swords and guns since childhood. Maybe he could really teach himself how to ride and shoot.

"Let's go to Duke Wei's Mansion."

Zhu Ming stood up immediately, walked out of the room and headed straight for Duke Wei's Mansion.

Zhu Yuanzhang set the hunting time at the end of the month as he did not have much time, so he should act without further delay.

"So, this is why you came to see me?"

Xu Miaojin sat next to Mu Ruanjun, with her arms folded across her chest, looking up at Zhu Ming, who was lowering his head timidly.

This guy, he never comes to see me normally, but now he thinks of me when something happens?

"Yes, I wonder how good Miss Jin is at riding and shooting?"

Zhu Ming rubbed his hands in a flattering manner and asked with an apologetic smile.

This is probably what it means when you are under someone's roof, you have to bow your head.

I am a grandson of the emperor, and this day will come to me too. I have no choice.

"Why don't you find someone else? It shouldn't be difficult for you, a grandson of the emperor, to find someone to teach you how to ride and shoot, right?"

Xu Miaojin looked at Zhu Ming, raised her eyebrows, and did not answer his question, but asked her own question instead.

It's rare to see Zhu Ming like this, how could I let him go so easily.

"This... this is not because of fear of embarrassment."

Zhu Ming's voice became lower and lower, and he had no confidence at all.

Ultimately, it’s a matter of face.

How could I, the grandson of the emperor, let people know that I was not good at riding or shooting?

"Will you teach me or not?"

After Zhu Ming finished speaking, he also looked up at Xu Miaojin. He thought, he was already so polite, if she didn't teach him, he would not learn.

"Teach, I will teach."

Xu Miaojin nodded then. For someone like her who came from a military family, horse riding and archery were too easy.

"when are you free?"

After agreeing to teach Zhu Ming how to ride and shoot, Xu Miaojin looked at him again and asked.

He also knew that Zhu Ming was busy and understood that he didn't have much time, so he asked him when he was free.

"Now."

Zhu Ming answered without thinking.

The hunting season will start at the end of the month, so I have to practice my horse riding and archery to a decent level before that.

"Come here, prepare the horses."

As soon as Zhu Ming finished his answer, Xu Miaojin stood up and shouted to the servants in the mansion.

With the power of the Duke of Wei, it is easy for him to prepare a few horses.

"Let's go to the stables."

After giving instructions to the servants, Xu Miaojin took Zhu Ming's hand and walked out the door.

Seeing this, Mu Ruanjun also lowered his head and followed Xu Miaojin.

"Um, Sister Ruan Jun, what are you doing here?"

Zhu Ming turned around and looked at Mu Ruanjun who was following behind him and asked in a low voice.

I am seriously looking for Xu Miaojin to learn horse riding and archery. Does Mu Ruanjun also want to learn it?

"Ruan Jun is my sister, what's wrong with following me?"

Seeing this, Xu Miaojin reached out with her other hand, took Mu Ruanjun's hand and pulled him to her side.

"No, it's just that we are going to learn horse riding and archery, and we are afraid that Sister Ruan Jun will be bored."

Zhu Ming was afraid that Xu Miaojin and Mu Ruanjun would misunderstand him, so he immediately began to explain.

I don't have any disdain towards Mu Ruanjun.

After hearing Zhu Ming's explanation, Xu Miaojin and Mu Ruanjun looked at each other and started laughing at the same time.

"What are you laughing at?"

Zhu Ming was somewhat puzzled by Xu Miaojin and Mu Ruanjun's laughter and could not help but ask.

What's so funny about this.

"You underestimated Ruan Jun."

Xu Miaojin smiled, patted Zhu Ming's shoulder, and spoke.

"that……"

Mu Ruanjun chuckled a few times before speaking in a low voice.

"Actually, I can also ride and shoot..."

She raised her head shyly, looked at Zhu Ming, and stammered.

Although she has a quiet personality, she is quite skilled in riding and shooting, although not as good as Xu Miaojin.

"This……"

Zhu Ming looked at Mu Ruanjun in surprise. He subconsciously thought that Mu Ruanjun, who looked like such a dignified young lady, would not be interested in things like riding and shooting.