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

"Grandpa Huang, what's wrong?"

Zhu Ming looked at Zhu Yuanzhang's serious expression and asked curiously.

"Lin'er, what do you think of Uncle Lanyu?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said this, trying to soften his attitude.

If Zhu Ming and Zhu Yunwen were unable to suppress Lan Yu, then he could only...

Anyway, Zhu Di is now capable of standing on his own and may not need him anymore.

"He is brave and good at fighting, and is a brave general."

Zhu Ming thought for a moment before he looked up and answered seriously.

This Lan Yu is indeed a little arrogant. If he continues like this, it is only a matter of time before he is eliminated by Zhu Yuanzhang.

However, perhaps I could try to win them over.

"Really."

Hearing Zhu Ming's evaluation of Lan Yu, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded hesitantly.

He knew Lan Yu's ability to command troops.

Since Zhu Ming evaluated him like this, let's give him another chance.

"Jin'er, why don't you stay and have dinner with us tonight?"

After asking Zhu Ming, Zhu Yuanzhang changed his expression, grinned, and lowered his head to tease Xu Miaojin.

"it is good."

Xu Miaojin also responded straightforwardly. It was rare to see Uncle Lan Yu come back.

Although my father would probably let my eldest brother Xu Yungong attend on behalf of Duke Wei, since Uncle Zhu has spoken, it shouldn't be a big problem.

Until the dinner began, Zhu Ming and Xu Miaojin were directly arranged to sit on both sides of Zhu Yuanzhang.

Everyone looked at it and was shocked again.

Since the death of Empress Ma and Zhu Biao, no one has ever sat in these two positions.

"Why is that commoner sitting next to the emperor?"

Zhu Yunwen looked at this and felt even more uncomfortable. He couldn't help but complain in a low voice to the Crown Princess beside him.

As the eldest grandson of the emperor, it was natural for him and the Crown Princess to have a share in the banquet.

But when he saw Zhu Ming sitting on it, he felt it was too dazzling.

Xu Miaojing is the daughter of Duke Wei. The Emperor treats her as his own daughter and loves her a lot.

What is that commoner?

"So you should be careful with him."

The Crown Princess also looked at Zhu Ming with gritted teeth and reminded Zhu Yunwen in a low voice.

She now feels more and more that this child will compete with her own son Yunwen for the position of crown prince.

"It seems that the emperor really loves you, boy."

Zhu Di changed into a long-sleeved official robe, leaned over and looked at Zhu Ming with a smile.

If we didn't know that this kid and his father were not blood relatives, just based on this position, we would probably conclude that this kid would be a strong candidate for the future crown prince.

"Jin'er, where's your brother?"

However, Lan Yu, who was next to Zhu Di, looked at Xu Miaojin sitting at the table and asked with some surprise.

The person he was talking about was naturally Xu Miaojin's brother, Xu Yungong.

"Brother, he will be here soon."

Xu Miaojin glanced at all the officials and responded calmly.

"How is the Duke of Wei?"

When Lan Yu heard Xu Miaojin's answer, he nodded and then asked again with concern.

I was in the court during the day and didn't have time to ask, so I asked now that I have time.

Among all the officials in the court, only Xu Da, the number one meritorious official of the Ming Dynasty who is even more powerful than Chang Yuchun, can convince Lan Yu.

Xu Da also comes from a military background, and even though he no longer cares about military affairs, his prestige in the army is still unmatched.

"The imperial physician who came this morning said that I need to rest for a few days."

Xu Miaojin said this with a grin.

Xu Da was fine, and Xu Miaojin was in a good mood too.

"That's fine, that's fine."

Lan Yu also breathed a sigh of relief and returned to his seat. It seemed that he was relieved sincerely.

"Everyone, we're late!"

As soon as the conversation here ended, a hearty voice came from outside.

Xu Yungong walked in in court robes, walked in front of Lan Yu, and bowed: "General, my father is not feeling well, so I am here to pay my respects on his behalf."

"That's not true. I hope Duke Wei will take good care of himself."

Lan Yu also stood up and returned the salute with a serious look on his face.

Facing Xu Yungong, who came from the same military background as himself and was also a nobleman in Huaixi, Lan Yu was not so arrogant.

As he spoke, he sighed again with regret: "There is still military work at the front line. I have to go back to the border in a few days. I can't come to your house in person. Please forgive me."

Hearing that Lan Yu was going back to the border in the next few days, Xu Yungong's face darkened and he looked at Lan Yu with some worry: "Why is the general coming this time?"

"Ugh."

Lan Yu looked around, as if he had some taboo, and just sighed helplessly.

Seeing that Lan Yu was unwilling to say more, Xu Yungong did not ask any more questions. He just exchanged some pleasantries and walked to the seat below Xu Miaojin and sat down.

Logically speaking, Xu Yungong should not have sat there given his position.

But he was attending today on behalf of the Duke of Wei, so the civil and military officials did not dare to say anything.

"The Holy One has arrived!"

Yun Qi shouted in a shrill voice, causing all the officials at the table to stop greeting each other, bow down in the direction of Zhu Yuanzhang, and shout in unison: "Long live the emperor!"

Zhu Yuanzhang then slowly passed by the officials and came to the center between Zhu Ming and Xu Miaojin. "Today, General Lan Yu and Prince of Yan Zhu Di are returning to Beijing. This banquet is to welcome them. Everyone, don't be so reserved. Take a seat."

As Zhu Yuanzhang spoke, he sat down.

With Zhu Yuanzhang's order, all officials sat back down.

Even if there were other matters that had not been reported during the day, no one dared to spoil Zhu Yuanzhang's fun.

This is how the banquet went on.

Eat delicious food, drink juice, look at the beauties, and enjoy yourself for a while.

Normally, serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. It is rare to have such a relaxing time.

Only Zhu Ming, after seeing Lan Yu's embarrassed look when talking to Xu Yungong, was sure that this drama would not end so easily.

Especially now, everyone is enjoying the life of pleasure, except for Zhu Di and Lan Yu, who are exchanging eye contact.

They must have something to do when they returned to Beijing this time, and it was something that was difficult to talk about.

Zhu Ming thought about it and looked up at Zhu Yuanzhang again.

The old man was drinking fine wine, closing his eyes and nodding his head to the tune, looking so happy and comfortable.

I don’t know if he has any other opinions about Lan Yu and Zhu Di’s return this time.

As the feast was about to end and the moon was setting in the west, the party was almost over.

Zhu Di and Lan Yu became more and more anxious.

Finally, Lan Yu couldn't help it, he stood up from the seat and bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"General, what's the matter?"

Zhu Yuanzhang slowly opened his eyes, looked at Lan Yu who stood up, and spoke in a deep voice.

There was no sign of emotion in his calm eyes, yet it made people feel fearful.