Daming Wuhou

Zhu Di lit the lamp and sat down at the table.

He raised his hand to open the letter, and lines of words slowly came into view.

Zhu Di let out a breath slowly, and then looked down carefully.

Long Pavilion... Long Pavilion...

Although he tried his best to restrain himself, Zhu Di still unconsciously clenched the letter paper tightly, almost crumpling the paper.

Not long after, someone knocked on the door, and Zhu Di slowly put away the letter, put it in a box beside it, and locked it.

Zhu Di got up and walked out. Cheng Er had been waiting outside the door for a long time. Seeing Zhu Di coming out, Cheng Er immediately smiled: "Recently there are some very interesting rumors in Pingyan's mansion..."

Cheng Er is not a person who likes to gossip and gossip, suddenly hearing him start this, Zhu Di already had a vague idea in his heart: "But is there any news from Yingtian Mansion?"

"My master is wise! It's exactly..." Cheng Er lowered his head and started talking to Zhu Di in a low voice, talking about how Lu Changting got into the six subjects, how his articles spread word of mouth, and how he helped His Royal Highness take down the White Lotus Sect The traitor saved Lord Xin Guo from disasters and so on...

Cheng Er said with a smile: "If the master goes to the place where the storytellers are, he will definitely hear more exaggerated stories from those storytellers."

"Help the prince?" Zhu Di only caught these three words first.

Cheng Er nodded in a daze: "But what's wrong?"

"none."

There's nothing wrong with it, it's just that my heart is a little sour.Changting can be more outstanding, and its reputation can be spread back to Beiping. Zhu Di should have been happy about it, but if he thinks that Changting is now working for another man, Zhu Di feels more sour in his heart .

The storyteller didn't need to listen anymore, Zhu Di was really worried that the more he listened, the more he felt like a fire was burning in his chest.

"Let's go, there are still things to do today." Zhu Di said.

Cheng Er nodded, feeling a little regretful.The storyteller was also somewhat eloquent, and his speech was particularly fascinating. If he hadn't known Lu Changting a long time ago, he might have listened to it even more.

At this moment, Zhu Di remembered another thing.

Changting's reputation has spread so enthusiastically, if not for Emperor Hongwu's instructions, he believes that it would never have spread so rapidly.But why did Emperor Hongwu do this?The reward given to Changting?Or do you intend to promote the people around the prince?

Zhu Di remembered what Lu Changting had mentioned to him, the relationship between rumors and people's hearts.If you can firmly grasp a person's mouth and thoughts, you can save a lot of unnecessary trouble.Does this count as the same reasoning?

Thinking of this, Zhu Di felt his heart ache again.

People spread how Changting assisted the prince in catching traitors, so what?In the end, the Changting Pavilion was still his.

The gloomy look on Zhu Di's face receded in an instant, and he replaced it with a smile.

Of course, the smile didn't last long.It was the New Year in a blink of an eye, Zhu Di looked at the slightly deserted palace, and his mood sank.

But there are also some stupid subjects, seeing that King Yan's mansion is no more festive than other mansions, they are full of words that King Yan should get married, if there are female relatives in the mansion, the atmosphere will definitely be different.In the end, it caused Zhu Di to leave in a huff, and the officials of King Yan still didn't know what they had done wrong.

Cheng Er didn't know either.

After all, he had been with Zhu Di for many years, and at such a time, he dared to ask more.He chuckled softly and said, "Since ancient times, subordinates have loved to care about whether the master has a wife or children..."

Before Cheng Er could finish speaking, Zhu Di had already said, "Yes, why do you think they care about this?" This was not about Cheng Er.In fact, Zhu Di also knew why they cared so much.

No courtier or subordinate likes to care about whether you marry a wife or not. When they care, they either make up their minds to send a woman to you, or they wholeheartedly hope to see you have children.

Since ancient times, no one has paid attention to the inheritance of incense.

If you have no heirs, it really looks outrageous.Most importantly, it blinds subordinates to the bright future that follows you.How can a master who has no heirs stay with him for a long time?

If they only wanted to send women to him, that would be easy, but if it was the latter, it would be troublesome.

But he is also very clear that if he compromises for the latter, he will favor women in Beiping with his front foot, and Lu Changting will be able to take root in Yingtian Mansion with his back foot, and never return to Beiping.

"Arrange to meet relatives." Zhu Di said lightly.

Cheng Er was stunned: "Is this really, really going to be like this?"

Zhu Di didn't speak again, and Cheng Er understood that this was a matter that could not be changed.He nodded in a muffled voice: "Yes, master, don't worry."

……

Lu Changting spent the New Year in Yingtian Mansion for the second time, but last time there was Zhu Di by his side, this time he could only go to the palace to have a banquet like other ministers, and then they went back to the mansion to get a few palaces. Give the dishes, look at the fireworks, it is the Chinese New Year.

Zhu Xi wanted to accompany him, but Zhu Xi was rarely in Yingtian Mansion, so he was called into the palace not long after.Zhu Biao also sent someone to invite him, but after all, without Zhu Di, it's not very interesting to think about it. It's better to stay in the house and ask Sanzi and Xiaoxiao to drink together, so he declined Zhu Biao.

When he was faintly drunk, Lu Changting didn't dare to drink any more. He looked up at the bright moon, and felt that the face of Zhu Di appeared on the full moon. If he continued to drink, he was afraid that he would not be able to stop it , say what should not be said.

Lu Changting waved his hand and said to them, "I'll go back to rest first. You can do whatever you want, if you don't have enough food, you can go get food yourself."

"Yes……"

Qiudong on the side hurriedly came up to support Lu Changting, Qiudong lowered his head, timidly daring not to speak.She could only smell the faint aroma of wine coming from her nose, and she felt as if she was drunk after smelling it.Qiudong blushed, and carefully helped Lu Changting into the house.

She knew that Chun Xia and Gong Yue were taken to get married.

Qiudong bit his lip, and after helping Lu Changting to lie down, he retreated without daring to do anything.

As soon as she left, Lu Changting opened his eyes, looked at the roof of the tent with drunk eyes, and murmured unconsciously: "Fourth brother..."

In a daze, Lu Changting seemed to see Zhu Di's face appearing on the top of the tent. Lu Changting took a deep look, and then unconsciously fell into a deep sleep.

Because of his drunkenness, Lu Changting woke up very late the next day.

He wiped his face with difficulty and changed his clothes.When he opened the door, Qiu Dong who had been waiting outside the door for an unknowingly long time dared to come in to tidy up and serve him.

Lu Changting enjoyed a rare leisure time without going to the sixth department today.It's just that the third son and Xiaoxiao got up for a long time, and Lu Changting didn't care. They must have drank a lot of wine after he left yesterday.

After a while, someone came to visit.Lu Changting was still a little surprised, he didn't have any relatives in Yingtian Mansion.At this time, the Ming Dynasty had just started talking about New Year's greetings, and how many New Year's greetings were just to meet relatives and elders.Who will come to him?

Under the notification of the guard, Lu Changting walked out.

Seeing him coming out at the door, Shi Xian quickly smiled.

Lu Changting felt a little surprised.

Although he is now well-known, Wu Guanxuan's arrest made others more cautious when interacting with him, at least no one dared to come to his door after that.Lu Changting also felt very good, at least no one would bother him.

"Why are you here?" Lu Changting didn't hide his surprise, and turned sideways to invite Shi Xian to come in.

Shi Xian said in a low voice: "It's time to come." He didn't say much else.

Seeing this, Lu Changting smiled and said: "You are not afraid at all. People around you are afraid to come to the door now, for fear that you will also get involved with the White Lotus Sect. But you dare to come..."

"It's different." Shi Xian's expression didn't change for a moment, "Let's not say that you are kind to me. It should not be judged by whether you have a relationship with the White Lotus Sect. If you follow this logic , then it is more appropriate to come to the door. If you dare not come to the door, wouldn't you appear guilty?"

Lu Changting couldn't help laughing: "What you said is that if you are a smart person, you should come to the door at this time, so as to make yourself innocent."

When Shi Xian heard this, it was as if Lu Changting praised him for his cleverness, and his face blushed.

Lu Changting brought him in, and Qiudong quickly brought him refreshments.The two sat together and chatted for a while, blessed each other, and then left.

Lu Changting looked at Shi Xian's back, and said in a low voice: "Great wisdom is like a fool." Shi Xian didn't come to him often, but he never lost his manners. Shi Xian was not rich, and he didn't have anything good to give him Things, but every time you send them out, you must be very measured.So Shi Xian came to the door at this time, it seemed unexpected, but in fact it was reasonable.

Lu Changting put an intersecting label on this person.

Lu Changting got up and went to practice sword in the backyard.

The third son and Xiaoxiao just stood up, but the two looked weird, and when they walked together again, it seemed that the other party was some kind of scourge, wishing they could pull away for a long time.

Lu Changting only glanced at it in surprise and ignored it.

When the sword practice was over, the two were still waiting behind, Lu Changting turned around, and only then did he glance at Xiaoxiao's neck...Huh?Hickey?Lu Changting was taken aback.These two...

Probably because Lu Changting's gaze was too obvious, the third son's face burned.On the other hand, Xiaoxiao was still innocent.Lu Changting blinked, could it be that the third son is the next one?

The third son couldn't bear it anymore, and said anxiously: "You..."

Lu Changting looked away.

There is nothing to say about this kind of thing. He can't just allow the state officials to set fire and not allow the people to light lamps.

Lu Changting pretended not to notice anything, and said in a low voice, "Qiu Dong prepared hangover soup in the kitchen, go get it yourself."

Both of them laughed happily: "Thank you, master."

Lu Changting changed his sweaty clothes, then turned around and went to the kitchen as well.The third son and Xiaoxiao were talking together, the third son blushed and looked a little excited, but Xiaoxiao was indifferent.Just as Lu Changting stepped on the threshold, the two separated quickly as if they were being burned.

This action is too conspicuous.

Lu Changting couldn't laugh or cry.

Lu Changting took the food and went out, and he could still hear the sound of a sudden sigh of relief coming from behind.

Lu Changting shook his head secretly, thinking that these two people were really funny.

But soon Lu Changting couldn't laugh anymore.

In just a few days, the two seem to have reconciled.Afterwards, it is inevitable to leak some traces in front of Lu Changting.At first Lu Changting could laugh at it, but later he couldn't help but miss Zhu Di.It was nothing at first, but watching others show affection in front of you, the bottom of my heart suddenly became tormented.

Lu Changting almost counted the remaining days.

By the time the New Year passed, the case of the White Lotus Sect was almost coming to an end.

Many people died in Yingtian Mansion, and at the same time the White Lotus Sect dens in other prefectures were also raided. Although the methods were more serious, it was the time when Emperor Hongwu had the most prestige among the people, and no one had the slightest fear of his actions. Uneasy, on the contrary, the people are very supportive, they firmly believe that the White Lotus Sect is indeed a traitor, a traitor... Lu Changting followed suit, and was admired and loved by the people, almost imagining him as a fairy tale average character.

In the first month of the 22nd year of Hongwu, Emperor Hongwu started his seventh Northern Expedition, and ordered Jin Wang Zhu Wei and Yan Wang Zhu Di to lead the northern expedition in two ways.

This time the Northern Expedition completely became the home court of Yan Wang Zhu Di.

Emperor Hongwu ordered Ying Guogong Fu Youde to be the former general, Nanxiong Hou Zhaoyong, Huaiyuan Hou Cao Xing to be the left and right deputy generals, Dingyuan Hou Wang Bi, and Quanning Hou Sun Ke to be the left and right generals.Except for Wang Bi, everyone obeyed Zhu Di's restraint.

After Zhu Di received the imperial decree, he first set off for Yingtian Mansion.

At the same time, Lu Changting also received the imperial edict.Emperor Hongwu finally allowed him to accompany him, and at the same time brought new firearms, and as an army supervisor, he controlled the transportation of supplies, rewards and punishments for generals, etc.The popularity of eunuchs to supervise the army only started when Ming Chengzu.At this time, there is nothing wrong with using civil servants to supervise military generals.Now that Lu Changting is an upstart in the imperial court, everyone is thinking that this trip is for Emperor Hongwu to add more credit to him, so that he can be promoted after he returns.Therefore, no one objected.

Half a month later, Zhu Di arrived at Yingtian Mansion.

At this time, Lu Changting was in the Prince's East Palace.

When the Bailian teaching case came to an end, Zhu Biao also told Lu Changting the result without hesitation.

Only then did Lu Changting know Wu Guanxuan's identity.At the beginning, the White Lotus Sect relied on the disciples to grow and develop gradually. Even if the White Lotus Sect gradually declined, it still recruited disciples. Some were just ordinary disciples who provided incense money, and some were gradually brainwashed into the White Lotus Sect.Wu Guanxuan is a direct disciple of the leader of the White Lotus Sect. He belongs to the category of people who started early and were brainwashed early. Therefore, although he is young, his status is particularly high.

Wu Guanxuan himself was not from a lowly background, and he was regarded as a noble person after going to the White Lotus Sect, so he naturally had an arrogance, and he knew how to restrain himself on weekdays, showing his humble side to win people's hearts.But after meeting Lu Changting, he couldn't hide it anymore.

"...It seems that it is my credit." Lu Changting smiled.

If it wasn't for Wu Guanxuan who couldn't help but want to show his intelligence when he saw him, maybe this person would have been able to hide for a longer time.With Wu Guanxuan's talent and ability, he should be able to go further.Perhaps he would have to wait until Jing Nan to die because of a team mistake.As a result, Lu Changting cut off a section of his life and sent him to the road of death ahead of schedule.

Zhu Biao also laughed, and said: "It's the work of Changting! Is Changting really going to accompany you this time in the Northern Expedition?"

Lu Changting didn't expect him to change the subject suddenly, looked at Zhu Biao in surprise, and said, "Yes."

Zhu Biao sighed, and said, "Sometimes I'm a little curious about how the fourth brother treated you in the past few years in Beiping.

Lu Changting thought back on the past, but felt that the person who was poured into the ecstasy soup was Zhu Di.

The dignified King Yan, the future Ming Chengzu, did not know what went wrong, and abruptly walked on a road of no return.Lu Changting thought about it and felt like laughing.

Zhu Biao caught a glimpse of the irrepressible smile on his face, and couldn't help but look away: "Well, then you go there with me. At this time, the fourth brother should have entered the imperial city."

Lu Changting was startled: "So fast?"

"Well. Go?"

"go with!"

Of course I want to go!

When Lu Changting went with Zhu Biao, he bumped into Hong Wudi who was throwing fire, but Zhu Di's figure had not yet appeared.Seeing that something was wrong, Lu Changting stayed outside the hall and did not rush in.After Zhu Biao went in first, he seemed to say a few words to comfort Emperor Hongwu.And Lu Changting vaguely heard Lan Yu's name outside the hall.

In history, Emperor Hongwu had to wait a few more years for Sapphire to develop an attack, but now because of his butterfly wings, all the timelines have been disrupted... So even with Sapphire, he would die early?

Lu Changting lowered his eyes.

"Changting." Zhu Di's voice suddenly sounded not far away.

Lu Changting suddenly raised his head.

It really is Zhu Di!

Zhu Di was walking towards him.

Lu Changting squeezed his fingers unconsciously, and then suppressed the instinctive urge to hug him.

"Fourth brother." The thousands of words that had been accumulated for a long time were finally reduced to two words that spit out from the tip of the tongue.

Of course, at this time, he could only say these two words.

Zhu Di stepped forward with a calm and indifferent expression on his face.Because there were palace guards around, Zhu Di exercised extreme restraint, walked forward, and never even touched Lu Changting.Zhu Di turned his head and looked into the hall, then stopped and asked the eunuch to report.

The eunuch smiled slightly, said "King Yan", and then walked slowly into the hall.

In the hall, Emperor Hongwu's expression returned to normal, and he called Lu Changting and Zhu Di inside.After entering the door, how can there be any anger on Emperor Hongwu's face?He smiled and called Zhu Di to him, first he said a few words about his son, and then he said two or three words to Lu Changting.The whole process was not long, and then he ordered the prince to send them out.

Now Zhu Di is no longer as low-key and unremarkable as in the past. After Hongwu Emperor noticed Zhu Di's excellence, he also thought that this son would become the eldest son's capable arm in the future, so he cared more naturally than before.

Lu Changting couldn't help but glanced at Zhu Di, Zhu Di had a faint smile on his face, and there was no other emotion.He knew that Zhu Di didn't take these things to heart now.

The two left the palace together.

"Where are you going?" Lu Changting asked.

Zhu Di pushed him into the carriage, and before Lu Changting could speak again, Zhu Di held him tightly in his arms.

Lu Changting was stunned for a moment, and swallowed all the words.

After hugging for a while, Zhu Di said to the carriage, "Go to the Lu residence."

"Changting bought a house in Yingtian, and the fourth brother hasn't gone to see it yet." Zhu Di's voice was mixed with an imperceptible sour taste.

"It's not like I bought it." Lu Changting said in a low voice, "The money was given by the fourth brother."

Zhu Di laughed: "Yes, the house now belongs to you and me..."

Lu Changting nodded.

Looking at the person who was thinking day and night, Zhu Di sat obediently in his arms like this, and couldn't help but bowed his head and kissed Lu Changting's cheek.

Lu Changting relaxed and leaned comfortably into Zhu Di's arms, as if the two hadn't been separated for too long.

After entering the house, Zhu Di's first gaze fell on Qiudong.

"But the maid you bought?" Zhu Di asked.

"Given by the prince."

Zhu Di's face was not very good-looking, and after entering the flower hall and finding that there was only such a maid in the whole house, the expression on Zhu Di's face suddenly relaxed.

Lu Changting wanted to laugh a little.

That Qiu Dong was terrified of Zhu Di, and immediately withdrew after serving the tea tremblingly.

Zhu Di said: "There are too few people here, so follow me to Prince Yan's Mansion today."

"Okay." Lu Changting nodded in response.He also misses Zhu Di a little, and he doesn't have to be so vigilant when he gets close in Yan Wang's mansion.

The flower hall suddenly fell silent.

Lu Changting took a sip of his tea and noticed Zhu Di's overly hot eyes. He raised his head slowly and saw Zhu Di was staring at him closely.

"Otherwise... shall we leave now?"

"it is good."

Zhu Di pulled him up from his seat, and then the two hurried out again.

Originally, Zhu Di came here just to see what kind of life Lu Changting lived in Yingtian Mansion, but now that he is relieved, there is no need to stay here anymore.

King Yan's mansion was ready to welcome King Yan early, and they waited for a long time before they got Zhu Di's carriage.

Yanwang Mansion heaved a sigh of relief, and hurried up to meet him.

After entering the palace, a eunuch immediately came forward, about to show his courtesy.But Zhu Di repelled them one after another, and led Lu Changting into the house.

The eunuch couldn't figure it out, he just thought that the master wanted to express his brotherhood, so he immediately ordered someone to prepare food and wine.

As soon as this Lu Changting entered the room, Zhu Di pushed him down on the bed.

"...Wait, fourth brother, you have to get everyone out of the yard first."

Zhu Di got up and walked out with a sullen face. The maid delivering the food and wine happened to bump into Zhu Di's appearance, and she was so frightened that she almost smashed the food and wine in her hand.

"Bring it in." Lu Changting said in the room.

The palace lady's expression relaxed, and she was about to go in, but Zhu Di directly grabbed the things in her hand: "You all retreat outside the courtyard."

Everyone bowed their heads hurriedly, always feeling that the master's aura was much stronger, so they hurriedly retreated out.

Zhu Di put the food and wine on the table, but saw that Lu Changting had already sat up on the bed.

"Fourth brother, I'm hungry." Lu Changting blinked as he stared at the wine and dishes.

"I'm hungry too." Zhu Di stared at Lu Changting.

Lu Changting blinked, pretending not to understand.

In the end, Zhu Di took a step back: "Come on." He arranged the stools, put away the food and drinks, and waited for Lu Changting to sit down.

Lu Changting curled his lips, walked over and sat down, and poured wine for himself and Zhu Di.

He is really hungry.But the hungrier person should be Zhu Di.He rushed all the way, rushed to the palace and didn't rest for a while, then arrived at Lu's house, and then returned to Yanwang's mansion.

Lu Changting picked up his chopsticks and stuffed some food into Zhu Di's bowl.

Ah, only when you are full and warm can you think about lust.

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