Yongle Emperor's grandson: Zhu Yuanzhang with cheats, Zhu Di went crazy

Chapter 21: The greatest honor in ancient and modern times, the emperor personally gave a bath. (Please read on!)
The old man lost his temper, and no one dared to stay any longer. They wanted to run away, for fear of being caught by the old man and becoming his punching bag.

Zhu Zhanjun also followed his father out. He hadn't put away the things he brought back yet. He hadn't taken a bath for a few days and his body was smelly. He also wanted to ask the imperial physician to check if he had any hidden injuries.

After all, in the weather of minus 40 to 50 degrees Celsius, even with the guards' careful care, he couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't have any hidden injuries.

"Where are you going, bastard?"

Zhu Zhanjun had just taken a few steps with his father Zhu Pangpang when he heard the old man's call from behind.

Zhu Zhanjun turned around and asked in confusion: "Didn't you tell us to get out?"

The old man rolled his eyes, walked up and grabbed Zhu Zhanjun, "Tell your father and your second and third uncles to get out. When did you become so obedient, you bastard?"

"Oh."

Zhu Zhanjun responded and winked at his father.

Fatty Zhu gave a cautious look in return, pulled Zhu Zhanji, who didn't want to leave, and followed everyone out of the hall.

Zhu Zhanjun was pulled by the old man to the back hall.

Then he waved away the people around him, even the little snot that was sticking to his body was driven away.

After closing the door himself, the old man rubbed his hands nervously, his eyes full of expectation, and a little fear, he said: "Did you find the legendary golden lotus seeds?"

Zhu Zhanjun blinked, looked at the nervous old man, and didn't intend to keep him on suspense, so he replied directly: "Thank you, great grandfather, I found it."

"Huhuhu..."

The old man took a few deep breaths and reached out to touch Zhu Zhanjun.

"Hey, Grandpa, what are you doing?"

Zhu Zhanjun was startled and dodged quickly.

"Why are you running? Take it out and show it to me."

The old man chased after him, trying to get the golden lotus seeds.

Zhu Zhanjun hid behind a pillar and looked at the old man helplessly: "Why are you in such a hurry? How could I carry such a valuable thing with me? What if I lose it?"

"I walked tens of thousands of miles, through uninhabited wilderness and extremely cold ice fields, and lost dozens of my men to find this thing. Naturally, I have to preserve it well."

"I will assign you 200 guards later. You can transfer any guards you like from the Royal Guards, the Five Military Commands, and the Internal Guards."

The old man understood that Zhu Zhanjun was saying that he had no more men under him, so he generously waved his hand and gave away 200 places.

Zhu Zhanjun grinned, this old man is still so understanding.

Zhu Zhanjun stopped the old man's hand and said quickly, "Let's put it this way. But I don't want guards. I want some craftsmen and farmers. Also, the things are definitely not with me."

"Don't worry, I'll go back and change my clothes and wash up."

Zhu Zhanjun pointed at his body and said to the old man, "It stinks. Grandma likes cleanliness the most. If she gets stinky, she will scold us again."

When Empress Xu was mentioned, the old man stopped and touched his hands, then took Zhu Zhanjun and left.

"No, Grandpa, what are you doing?"

Maybe he was too anxious, so the old man walked a little fast, and Zhu Zhanjun staggered.

"What else can you do? Take a shower. Come to my place."

Having said that, regardless of Zhu Zhanjun's struggle, he dragged Zhu Zhanjun to the palace where he usually rested and worked.

"Little Sniffle, prepare some hot water so that our Royal Grandson can have a good wash."

Following the old man's call, the backyard of the palace became busy.

Groups of palace maids and eunuchs carried hot water, preparing to help His Royal Highness the Emperor's grandson wash.

"Where is the thing? I'll have someone bring it over. No, I'll go there myself."

Next to the big wooden barrel, the old man rubbed Zhu Zhanjun's back enthusiastically, and kept asking where this thing was.

Zhu Zhanjun squinted his eyes and hummed, but didn't say anything.

The emperor helped to rub his back and take a bath. Who in history could have such a treatment? I am afraid it will never happen again. If we just enjoy it for a little while, it would be worthy of the hardships along the way.

The old man was helpless, but for the sake of his wife, he could only grit his teeth and bear it, thinking that he would deal with this little bastard properly after getting the things. "Hahaha, yes, that's it, torment him severely and make him anxious for a while."

Old Zhu laughed loudly on the farm. It was actually he who ordered Zhu Zhanjun to torment the old man like this.

He just couldn't bear to see his fourth son acting so arrogantly. Since he couldn't beat him himself, he decided to make this rebellious son suffer for a while.

After washing up and changing into the brocade clothes that Xiaobi ran to the East Palace to get, Zhu Zhanjun stood in front of the bronze mirror and nodded repeatedly with satisfaction.

Although the wind and sun over the past two years have made his skin a little rough, his original foundation has not been affected. He has an upright figure, handsome features, and slightly dark skin, making him a dark and handsome young man.

"My little devil, are you satisfied this time?"

The old man, who hadn't rubbed anyone's back for many years, wiped the sweat from his face and glared at Zhu Zhanjun unhappily.

Zhu Zhanjun chuckled and bowed to the old man, "Grandson thanks you for your reward."

The old man was stunned for a moment, then nodded with satisfaction.

He understood that Zhu Zhanjun regarded the washing just now as a reward for leading back an army of 100,000.

An emperor personally helps to scrub the back and bathe the child. This reward is probably rarely given to people in ancient and modern times.

"Grandpa, please go to grandma's place and get ready. I'll go get the things and we'll meet at grandma's place later."

Zhu Zhanjun said this and walked out.

"Go and guard him. If he loses even a hair, you will all pay with your lives."

Looking at Zhu Zhanjun who ran out, the old man showed a doting smile on his face, and then said something calmly to the people around him.

Zhu Zhanjun, who went to look for Xiaohu, discovered that there were more than a dozen imperial guards surrounding him within a dozen feet, looking at any suspicious people around with cold eyes.

Zhu Zhanjun smiled and didn't care. He found Xiaohu and the others who were waiting at Chengtian Gate.

"Your Highness."

Zhu Zhanjun took Xiaohu into a hidden room, whispered a few words to him, and Xiaohu nodded.

He took out the small box that Zhu Zhanjun asked him to keep close to him.

Zhu Zhanjun took the small box and said to Xiaohu, "Send the other things to the East Palace and give them to my father. Tell him that no one is allowed to touch them until I come back."

"I will guard it myself."

Zhu Zhanjun thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay, you'll have to work hard tonight. I'm afraid I won't have time before tomorrow."

"When I'm done with my work, I'll give you a few more days off so you can relax."

The luggage that Xiaohu and his companions brought, apart from the leather map, contained seeds and records of local customs, landscapes and geography.

Zhu Zhanjun was not just looking for things on this trip, he recorded everything he encountered on the road, so as to prepare for the future expansion to the north. He did not intend to let go of such a large land in the north.

After instructing Xiaohu, Zhu Zhanjun, holding the empty box, walked towards the Kunning Palace where Empress Xu was recuperating, under the protection of a dozen palace guards.

"Little bastard, you have to think carefully. This golden lotus seed has extraordinary effects. We don't know if there will be more in the future. If you keep it with you, you can prevent trouble in the future. Are you sure you want to give it to the girl from the Xu family?"

Seeing that Zhu Zhanjun was about to go to the harem without hesitation, Old Zhu reminded him again of the importance of the golden lotus seeds.

Zhu Zhanjun did not stop and replied directly: "I don't believe that the heavens, who gave me such a miraculous talent, would shorten my life. Otherwise, the one who loses is not me, but the heavens."

"Hahaha……"

After hearing this answer, Lao Zhu laughed with satisfaction, and his approval was strengthened.

Faced with treasures that could certainly be used to prevent disasters, this little guy didn't show any greed and kept them for himself, which shows that he is a sentimental person.

Although he was cruel and bloodthirsty, Zhu didn't want his descendants to become like that.

Zhu Zhanjun's choice proved that he was not wrong about the person.

With Zhu's character, if Zhu Zhanjun was a selfish, cruel and ruthless person, even if he risked being wiped out, Zhu would not help such a descendant and bring more disasters to the Ming Dynasty.

In Zhu's mind, Empress Ma ranked first, the future of the Ming Dynasty ranked second, his sons and grandsons ranked third, and finally, his other sons and descendants ranked last.

Old Zhu was very pleased with Zhu Zhanjun's choice and character. He made up his mind that no matter what the cost, he would support this outstanding child to that position and lead the Ming Dynasty he founded to greater glory.

(End of this chapter)