Daming: Dad, you are really not good at governing the country

At this time when the warm sun was just beginning to shine, the palace garden was very quiet, with only the sound of birds singing.

Xie Yuer held Xu Miaoyun's hand tightly. She looked solemn, and her usually gentle eyes were now full of hidden worry.

"Miaoyun, there is no need to beat around the bush between us sisters."

Xie Yuer opened her red lips slightly, with a hint of heaviness in her tone.

"Have you noticed that my husband has been particularly supportive of Shuxiu's brother Fang Wenyao in recent years.

First, he was admitted to Longxiong Pavilion as a ninth-rank official, which made me feel suspicious. "

Xu Miaoyun nodded slightly, frowned slightly, and replied softly: "Sister, what you said is very true. Although the ninth-rank Bai Tang is not high, it is not a position that ordinary people can easily obtain."

Xie Yuer continued, "But who could have thought that my husband would later arrange for him to work in the palace as a Lanling guard.

The secrets involved are probably unfathomable!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Miaoyun's face darkened instantly, and a sharp vigilance flashed in his eyes.

It was as if a huge rock was dropped into her heart, causing ripples of anxiety.

Xu Miaoyun took a deep breath and tried her best to calm down, but she could not hide the worry and doubt in her words.

"Sister Yu'er, what's so special about this Lanling guard that makes you so worried?

Is there some hidden secret here?"

Xu Miaoyun asked softly, but her eyes were fixed on Xie Yuer.

Xie Yuer frowned slightly, with a hint of helplessness and worry in her eyes.

She sighed softly and said slowly: "Sister, the selection of Lanling Guards is extremely strict.

First of all, they must be the sons of meritorious officials and nobles who are loyal to the Ming Dynasty. Anyone who is dissatisfied with the court policies will not even be able to get in.

Take our palace for example. I don’t know how many children of Shanxi military officers are eyeing this position. ”

Xu Miaoyun thought for a moment and said, "In that case, the selection criteria are indeed harsh and not something that ordinary people can meet.

But how can Fang Wenyao meet the requirements? "

Xie Yuer continued, "In addition, the selection of guards has extremely high requirements for appearance and temperament, and those with a sly look and agility have no chance at all.

Physical fitness is even more important. After all, you have to protect the royal children, and you can't do it without real skills.

My husband suddenly arranged for Fang Wenyao to come in. The intention behind this is really hard to understand. "

Xu Miaoyun's heart trembled and she couldn't help but frown.

After thinking for a moment, she said, "Hearing what you said, the position of Lan Ling Guard is indeed very important.

My husband has gone to so much trouble to arrange for Fang Wenyao. Could it be that there is some force behind Fang Wenyao that can be used by my husband?
Or... is there a deeper connection between my husband and Fang Shuxiu?"

Xie Yuer bit her lips lightly, a complicated look flashing in her eyes.

She whispered, "Sister Miaoyun, this is exactly what I'm worried about.

Although Fang Shuxiu's status in the mansion was not low, she would not let her husband do this for her brother.

Unless there are other forces behind this, and my husband may have his own plans.

But if this happens, our palace might be involved in some complicated relationships."

Xu Miaoyun became even more worried and said slowly: "It seems that this matter may not be that simple.

This move of my husband might bring a lot of trouble to the palace.

Moreover, if, as we speculated, other forces intervene, the situation in the palace will be even more complicated and unpredictable in the future."

Xie Yuer nodded slightly, with a hint of anxiety in her eyes.

"That's why my sister is so worried.

We must pay close attention to this and not let this matter disrupt the stability of the palace, let alone allow outsiders to take advantage of it." Xu Miaoyun gently shook Xie Yuer's hand back and said gratefully: "Sister Yuer, it's a good thing that you are here to analyze these with me.

From now on, we sisters must support each other and work together to deal with the various changes in this mansion."

At this moment, Xu Miaoyun thought of Zhu Gang's future overseas fiefdom, and her expression became gloomy.

After all, according to my father, Xu Da, Duke of Wei, the overseas situation has been complex and changeable in recent years, and many conditions have gradually weakened the court's control over overseas vassal states.

The worry in the words made Xu Miaoyun feel a little uneasy.

"Sister Yu'er, what should we do if our husband encounters an accident while he is serving as a vassal overseas?"

Xu Miaoyun said softly, her eyes full of worry.

Xie Yuer gently patted Xu Miaoyun's hand and comforted her, "Don't worry too much, sister. Maybe things are not that bad."

Xu Miaoyun continued, "Sister Yu'er, I'm afraid things are not that simple!
Take the Kingdom of Annan in Southeast Asia for example. It was originally a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty and paid tribute to the imperial court on a regular basis.

However, in recent years, civil unrest has occurred in Annan, and various forces have been fighting for power, making it impossible for the envoys sent by the Ming Dynasty to convey its will normally.

Even if the decree was passed on, it would be difficult to execute due to the conflicts among various forces.

There is also the island of Luzon, where there are many tribes and they are constantly fighting against each other.

Although the imperial court intended to set up an administrative agency there, it was met with joint boycott by local tribes.

Some tribes even colluded with pirates from the West to attack Ming merchant ships, causing Ming's influence in Luzon to decline. "

Xie Yuer frowned slightly and said, “It seems that the overseas situation is indeed complicated.

If my husband goes, I'm afraid there will be many difficulties."

Xu Miaoyun continued, "If Zhu Gang were to go overseas to be a vassal, the local forces would be complicated.

In order to gain a foothold and develop, he may have to respond flexibly according to the actual situation, and may not be able to fully follow the will of the court in many cases.

Furthermore, Zhu Gang has always had his own ambitions and ideas, and he also has unique insights into the overseas situation.

He was well aware that there were many opportunities for development overseas. Once he arrived overseas, it was possible that he would break the established rules of the court in certain matters in order to realize his ideals.

In this way, Fang Shuxiu's child's identity issue may cause greater uncertainty in the relatively independent environment overseas. "

Having said that, Xu Miaoyun's worries deepened.

Zhu Gang, who had just got off the carriage, saw Xu Miaoyun looking worried.

His heart tightened and he hurried forward.

Zhu Gang gently held Xu Miaoyun's hand and asked with concern, "Miaoyun, what happened?
You look so worried, is there something bothering you at home?"

Xu Miaoyun bit her lip slightly, hesitating and not knowing how to start.

Xie Yuer sighed softly upon seeing this, and took over the conversation and said, "My husband, Sister Miaoyun is worried about your overseas vassalage.

In the future you will be far away overseas, separated by thousands of mountains and rivers.

It is difficult for her to see her parents again, and she is worried that you will be too busy with government affairs and have no one around you, so she can't help but feel sad. "

Zhu Gang was moved, and he patted Xu Miaoyun's hand gently, saying comfortingly, "Miaoyun, don't worry.

How easy is it to turn the Overseas Settlement Plan into reality?

As long as the maritime ban is not lifted, it will be too early to achieve this goal, and it will not be accomplished in a short period of time."

Xu Miaoyun raised her head, her eyes full of worry and confusion.

“But my husband, didn’t you send people to the Five Islands to make some arrangements?

Is things not going well over there?" (End of this chapter)