Tang He, who was fully armored, observed the surroundings vigilantly and guarded Zhu Xiongying closely. He actually had a secret decree. If His Highness the Emperor Changsun acted recklessly, he had the power to forcibly bring His Highness the Emperor Changsun back to Tianfu.

This is also Emperor Hongwu's trust in him. This trust is not just a matter of Tang He and Lao Zhu's childhood, but also has been established for a long time.

It was he, Tang He, who called Lao Zhu to join the Red Scarf Army. At that time, he was already a member of the Thousand Households. Lao Zhu was quickly promoted after joining the rebel army. At a time when no one else was willing to be subordinate to Lao Zhu

, only Tang He, who was three years older than Lao Zhu, followed the instructions carefully and did not complain even if he was awarded the title of Marquis a few years ago.

Zhu Xiongying was surrounded by Tang He, who was wearing a helmet, and Chang Mao and a group of military guards who were also wearing armor. They did not dare to make any mistakes.

Xu Yungong galloped over on horseback. He was responsible for leading the sentinels to explore along the way. This was an important task.

"Your Highness, there are villages ahead." Xu Yungong reported the situation loudly and said, "Your Highness, please rest in front?"

Zhu Xiongying, who was sitting on the horse, said without much hesitation, "Stop for a stick of incense ahead."

Xu Yungong immediately received the order and continued to convey the general's order. Tang He immediately conveyed the military order, and Li Jinglong immediately led dozens of guards to quickly leave the group and go to control the villages in front in advance and protect the surrounding areas.

And Chang Mao was even more focused. He had to guard Zhu Xiongying all the time, even if a veteran like Xin Guogong was by his side.

If it were just an army marching, it would only take thirty or forty miles every day. But now Zhu Xiongying is "lightly charioting and following the simple way", which can be regarded as a rapid march. If he ran freely, it would not take a day to cover more than a hundred miles.<

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Although he was a little tired, Zhu Xiongying felt that there was no problem. And these personal guards were even more fine. Each one was carefully selected, and they were all riding horses, so there was no need to worry about not being able to keep up.

And these people are working hard, and some of them are also working even faster. They set off from Fengyang last night. These messengers changed horses but not people along the way. They had to fly to Yingtian Mansion. This was their job. They traveled three to four hundred miles in one day.

It can be reached because they dare not stop along the way.

While Zhu Xiongying was still heading towards Suzhou, the messenger rushed into Yingtian Mansion and headed straight for the imperial city. Looking at the Hongling messenger, most people did not dare to stop it, but many people were also curious.

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Lao Zhu soon learned the news and immediately summoned the messenger. He carefully inspected the paint before opening the wax seal.

"Hey, it's really my grandson!" After seeing the content of the letter, Lao Zhu said angrily, "This kid is really causing trouble."

While Lao Zhu was still sighing, Zhu Biao rushed into Wuying Hall, "Dad, are you an urgent envoy from Fengyang?"

Glancing at his anxious son, Lao Zhu said, "Biao'er, you didn't even say a word to Wuying Palace, so you just broke in?"

The eunuchs and guards all fell to their knees at once. The emperor seemed to be scolding the prince for being rude, but it must be someone else's fault.

Zhu Biao also realized something and breathed a sigh of relief, "Go back to my father and I will admit my guilt."

"That good son of yours went to Xinfengli without permission." Lao Zhu was angry and funny, "Just wait, your mother will come to see us soon."

Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile, "It's appropriate for heroes to go and pay homage. Even if this child is a little naughty, he should still ask for an order. I will write a letter and scold him."

Lao Zhu stood up and pointed at Zhu Biao, "Scold? Your mother will blame you for a while. How can you get away with it? Let's go back to the palace. Your mother should know by now. If you don't talk to her, she should be anxious again.

.She has been thinking blindly every day, and I am afraid of her."

Lao Zhu naturally handed the letter to Zhu Biao, and Zhu Biao also took it, reading it and following Lao Zhu.

After reading the letter, Zhu Biao also became happy, "I will definitely nag my mother about this trip. I used to think that my mother loved my children the most. In recent years, with Xiongying, she can always pick on my children."

No."

Lao Zhu laughed and said, "I just returned to my hometown yesterday to pay homage to my ancestors. I didn't even bother to take a break before going to Xinfengli. After all, I am a child raised by your mother, and I just feel sorry for your mother."

While the father and son were chatting, they also met Queen Ma who came in a hurry.

Lao Zhu said hurriedly, "It's okay, it's just that Xiongying is taking people to Xinfengli, and no one else can stop him even if they want to."

Zhu Biao also hurriedly handed over the letter. As expected, a wife is better than a husband. He just read the letter and wanted to go back to the palace immediately, but it turned out that it was too late. If there was any further delay, the queen mother would have arrived at Wuying Palace.

I will definitely have more headaches by then.

Empress Ma snatched the letter and breathed a sigh of relief after reading it, "After all, she is the child I raised, but she just feels sorry for me. Boss, tell me, have you ever thought about going to pay homage to your grandfather?"

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Lao Zhu glanced at Zhu Biao sympathetically. When he received the letter, he knew that the boss would definitely be scolded.

Zhu Biao was also in a dilemma and said, "Mom, my son also went to worship his grandfather a few years ago. In these years, he also said that he would be awarded titles and honors, but my mother has always stopped him."

Empress Ma felt a little sad and said, "Your grandfather is my daughter, and he died in a foreign land. Even if he wants to find a family member, he can't find him."

Speaking of which, Empress Ma was also lonely. Although her ancestors were rich in Suzhou, Guide Prefecture, her father was philanthropic, so the family business became increasingly poor, and her mother also died shortly after giving birth. The most important thing was that Ma Gong killed someone to avoid revenge.

, fled to a foreign country, and could only entrust Queen Ma to Guo Zixing, the friend of life and death.

Lao Zhu quickly comforted his wife and said, "The tomb of my father-in-law has also been found and moved back. This time the hero went back to pay homage, and my father-in-law and mother-in-law were also happy. Speaking of which, I was not allowed to pay homage to him a few years ago.

The Ma family is ennobling officials and titles, so we are not allowed to stop them this time."

Zhu Biao also said, "That is, even though we are not the blood of our ancestors, we are still members of our clan."

Empress Ma looked at her husband and son, and said proudly, "It is against the law to prefer the family of a relative when it comes to enfeoffing titles and honors. We don't allow you to do this because we are afraid that it will be difficult for you. I raised Xiongying, and he knows what I mean. I guess.

This is to give my poor and unattractive clansmen a background, and not to be like the emperor and prince who pretend to give titles and official positions."

Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao looked at each other: they knew they would definitely be scolded!

Lao Zhu said bitterly, "I told you a few years ago that you would be given titles based on your clan origin, but you didn't allow it! Besides, Biao'er and I didn't dare to say that the Ma family couldn't be on the stage!"

"Let's talk about it, you really don't want to do it?" Queen Ma suddenly became angry and said, "My Ma family is also a big family. Your Zhu family still has a few poor relatives, but my family is gone?! You can't

It doesn’t matter if you give me a pedigree to be knighted? If you really give me a pedigree, what else can I say?”

Yes, no matter whether it is a matter of justice or trivial matters, my old wife is right. This is what Zhu Chongba did not do well.

Zhu Biao also joined in the fun at this time and said, "Mom, my son thinks that Xiongying must be born in the Ma family, sent to the Imperial Academy, or transferred to the Xunwei. How good the Ma family can be in the future depends on them.

It’s time to do something.”

Empress Ma smiled and nodded, and said, "This is also the reason, this is the best. They are all from the countryside and don't have much knowledge. It is not a good thing to suddenly become wealthy. It would be better if they had some experience, and they would be better off.

It depends on one's nature. If Xiongying does this, I will be worthy of the ancestors of the Ma family."

Anyway, my grandson is the best and most considerate, but my husband and son, even though they look good in terms of face, they are still not considerate enough.

Zhu Xiongying didn't know that what he did in private made Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao complain, so he just took a rest and moved on.

Now I feel a little like General Zhu. Although he is not wearing armor or holding a weapon in his hand, it is also an extremely enjoyable thing to set off with a group of elites.

It is necessary to go to the Zhu family to worship ancestors. But the ancestors of the Ma family, who are also the ancestors of Zhu Xiongying, also need to be worshiped.
Chapter completed!