Zhu Yuanzhang, who commanded the wind and rain, lived a long and arduous life.

Li Jinglong returned to his residence.

An hour later, the documents were handed to Hu Xueyan.

It was nearly 4 a.m., the time when people are most tired, but Hu Xueyan was full of energy.

She held the official document in both hands and looked at it quietly.

She spent countless hours, energy, and connections on this letter of credence, but... it was all in vain.

Can…..

Just because I found the right person, I obtained the long-desired letter of state so easily.

And what was Cao Guogong's demeanor like when he presented her with the official letter? He was all smiles, radiating pride.

Bai Miaomiao thought she was very clever, knowing in advance what the Abbot liked, so she wouldn't send him things he didn't like in the future.

“Go back now. You go back to your Honglu Temple. I should also go back to Tianyun Temple.”

If even the Duke is so eager to please him, could it be that he's the Emperor's father?

Zhu Yao smiled sweetly and said, "Eat up, Yao Yao. Your great-grandfather specially picked some for you."

"Hello, Sister Yao Yao!"

But Zhu Changye is different!

He could get the Duke to do things for him and the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty to work for him; this status was practically at the top of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Changye nodded: "Alright, let's go then."

The envoys could no longer sit still.

When they saw the official letter belonging to the Ming Dynasty in Hu Xueyan's hand, they were all somewhat excited.

Zhu Changye was about to refuse when the system's voice rang out.

A guide to ghosts?

Zhu Changye seemed to be deep in thought.

He wrote down his wife's name and thought of her and her image in his mind.

That matter was too shameful to hear, and Hu Xueyan, a young woman of marriageable age, didn't have the courage to say it.

In an instant, his eyes shone as brightly as stars.

"Everything is for the sake of Champa."

Previously, when she went to see Zhan Hui, she was met with setbacks everywhere. Even when she offered three times the tribute, no one paid her any attention. If it weren't for Zhu Changye's intervention, let alone five times, even if Hu Xueyan had offered ten times the tribute, Zhan Hui wouldn't have bothered to receive her.

"Lord Fan Yu, would you please personally deliver this letter back to Champa? What is your opinion, Lord Fan Yu?"

This can only mean one thing: the lady is not a ghost.

“This…” The envoy hesitated for a moment before saying, “Your Highness, if you agree, I would like to tell you this alone.”

In reality, Zhu Changye agreed.

Zhu Changye shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"My goddess, how did you become an immortal? And where exactly... do you serve?"

There are many ingredients in the kitchen.

After Zhu Changye did as she was told, she leaned close to his ear and covered it with her small hand.

The other envoys echoed this sentiment.

Then he started talking to Bai Miaomiao.

Bai Miaomiao looked left and right, and when she was sure no one was around, she waved to Zhu Changye as if she were doing something wrong, signaling him to bend down.

Zhu Changye glanced at it and couldn't help but be somewhat surprised.

Zhu Changye laughed and said, "Little guy, what brings you here? It's still early, and you have to teach this afternoon. You should get some sleep so you'll have energy this afternoon."

As the City God, and having lived to such an old age, he has seen through many things in the world.

You help me wholeheartedly, and I'll help you wholeheartedly in return.

Uncle Afeng is a disciple of the Taoist temple, and he is specifically responsible for taking care of the children at the shelter.

"I will bring the friendship of the Ming Dynasty to Champa, and it will last forever."

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….….…….….….

The next day.

Why did you agree?

Why is this?

"Old Taoist priest, you...you really agreed?"

Hu Xueyan raised her beautiful eyes: "Oh? How is it different? Tell me about it."

In reality, the envoys were also waiting for her reply.

Hu Xueyan did not follow his steps, but stared at Zhu Changye's back, and couldn't help but say, "Old Taoist Master."

Zhu Changye was stunned for a moment, then looked down at her.

Hu Xueyan is trying to use her influence to climb the social ladder.

Bai Miaomiao looked up at him: "So, Master, what do you prefer? That way I'll have something to work towards."

Hu Xueyan subconsciously looked at Zhu Changye.

According to the saying in the Central Plains, all the hustle and bustle of the world is nothing more than profit.

Back when we lived in Zhujia Village, sometimes when Chang Le was too busy, he would cook for us.

There is no other reason.

Bai Miaomiao danced with joy, looking even happier than when she ate the chicken leg herself.

Some envoys even clenched their fists in secret.

Hu Xueyan smiled and said, "I've seen you and your great-granddaughter, but I've never seen your son and daughter-in-law. How are they?"

As the braised pork was served...

A fragrance lingered in the room.

“….”

But his own wife did not.

There was no rebuttal.

Although the most beautiful woman in her own Champa Kingdom was ruined by the old man, as the princess said, it was all for the sake of Champa Kingdom.

At first, the envoys didn't take Zhu Changye seriously, but when they heard that he could make even a duke lower himself so much, and that he could also get the Ming emperor to agree to the letter of state under the cover of night, they instantly realized that he was an extraordinary figure.

Then, Zhu Yao also tried a piece.

He looked extremely aggrieved.

I thought the Ghost Guide would lead me to find my wife, but... I used the Ghost Guide and nothing happened.

boom!

This statement came out.

Zhu Yao took Bai Miaomiao to the restaurant, poured her a glass of water, and soon after, she got up.

"No, it's not just me doing this, Brother Yuntian and the others are doing the same. Although I came up with the idea, it's good that everyone supports it."

Hu Xueyan was still struggling to speak clearly, caught in a dilemma.

"Oh, this isn't a good idea, is it?"

Hu Xueyan sighed again: "Speaking of which, I have to thank my godfather for this..."

The disparity in their social status is too great; if Zhu Changye is recognized as a goddaughter or god-granddaughter, then that would be a huge bargain.

Across half the courtyard, Bai Miaomiao saw Zhu Changye and said with a smile, "Hehe, good morning, Abbot."

They could smell the fragrance from a great distance, and now, seeing the color, they couldn't bear to look away.

After an unknown amount of time, a guard ran in with a smile: "My lords, Her Highness the Princess has returned."

"Your Highness, what...what do you think?"

Ultimately, they were too weak.

"But he has a prominent status. If our Champa Kingdom establishes a relationship with him, it would be no different from establishing a relationship with the Tang Dynasty's royal family, which would bring many benefits."

Upon receiving the praise, Bai Miaomiao blushed and said, "No, it's just that it took me a long time to practice and learn it."

Upon hearing this, all the envoys fell silent.

Seeing that they had been laughing for a while, Hu Xueyan reached out to interrupt them.

After making her decision, Hu Xueyan's gaze gradually hardened: "Back then, I took the initiative to become Master Zhu's adopted granddaughter, so... I will also take the initiative to see him soon, in a completely new manner. I hope you can all rest assured."

Bai Miaomiao quickly stopped her: "This... Abbot, you and Sister Yaoyao eat first, I'll eat what we can't finish."

When Zhu Changye agreed, she felt something was off; he agreed too quickly, so quickly that she was confused.

Zhu Changye smiled, then got up again and led Bai Miaomiao into the house.

"Alright, thank you for your kind words, I will accept them."

"Well, then I'll have to trouble Miaomiao to take care of this old man from now on."

“….”

The envoys argued heatedly, but when one of them asked Hu Xueyan a question, they all stopped discussing it and looked at her instead.

It was almost like a whale leaping over the dragon gate!

Hu Xueyan had no idea why Zhu Changye had agreed to her request.

Really delicious!

In the Ming Dynasty, her status was utterly unremarkable.

Zhu Changye got up as usual, without any ripples.

Hu Xueyan's mind was in a daze at the moment, completely overwhelmed by happiness.

After he left, Hu Xueyan sighed and said, "At first, I didn't think this would succeed. The Ming Dynasty looks down on us."

"Then what does he want from recognizing you as his goddaughter? What benefits does he gain? I can't think of any other reason besides your health."

Although Bai Miaomiao ate some food when she came here, it wouldn't be good to throw away the food, so she planned to finish off the food that Zhu Changye couldn't finish.

"Grandpa?" an envoy interrupted, frowning.

"It was delivered yesterday as soon as it arrived, but you weren't here, so Brother Yuntian and the others said they would deliver it today. I thought it was too late, so I got up this morning, heated up the chicken legs, and brought them to you."

"Viewer, viewer, is it delicious?"

Hu Xueyan's eyes widened.

He could naturally guess Hu Xueyan's purpose.

"good to eat."

"What? You're back? What happened?"

How come my great-grandfather can cook?

Zhu Changye had already prepared a bowl and chopsticks for Bai Miaomiao, and put the largest piece of braised pork on her plate.

On the way, Bai Miaomiao suddenly asked this question.

After Zhu Changye finished speaking, he waved goodbye to Hu Xueyan.

Zhu Changye led Bai Miaomiao in.

At the time, she simply wanted to recognize Zhu Zhu Changye as her godfather and establish that relationship.

Now that I've heard what these people are saying, I finally understand. This is probably the reason!

Do you want to agree?

"what?"

In diplomacy, weak nations have no diplomacy.

Zhu Changye waved his hand dismissively: "Miss Hu, you save your country, and I am merely taking advantage of your misfortune to steal five times your tribute. It's just a matter of each getting what they need."

"I agreed."

Zhu Changye took the chicken leg and ate it right in front of her.

"Grandpa, shall I take you home?"

Ok.

Bai Miaomiao lowered her head and tapped her index fingers together: "But I want to give it to the Abbot, as it is also a token of everyone's goodwill."

“Master Guan, yesterday you taught me to recognize and write characters. We were both very happy when we got back, so we pooled our money to go to the market, bought a chicken, and killed and ate it.”

"Very well, I will accept your kindness here."

An envoy asked a question.

Master Zhu didn't think that way. He assumed you knew the rules of the Han people, which was why you agreed. If you didn't offer yourself, it would be the same as offending Master Zhu.

The envoys paced back and forth anxiously.

Bai Miaomiao stared intently at the fragrant and delicious braised pork, her mouth practically watering.

"Yeah yeah."

"Hehe, this is a big chicken leg, please have some, Abbot!"

Some immortals have their memories of their mortal past erased after they become immortals, and he feared that his wife was one of them.

Bai Miaomiao saw this and smiled radiantly.

Zhu Yao was also surprised. What kind of dish was this? She had never seen it before.

He then brought Bai Miaomiao in and said, "By the way, there's some food left over. Miaomiao, come in and have some too."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Changye's eyes flickered.

She seemed to be really hoping that Zhu Changye would accept it.

"With your relationship with Master Zhu, it will be much easier for us to handle matters in the Ming Dynasty in the future. Moreover, the Ming Dynasty might even help our Champa Kingdom suppress them in Annam!"

But his cooking skills are quite good.