The fierce grandson of the Ming Dynasty

Far away in Baiya City.

Feng Cheng, the Left Army Vice Commander, received the imperial edict from the capital almost simultaneously.

Subsequently, he dispatched a large number of scouts to gather intelligence on the enemy.

However, the unusual activity observed in Luchuan was confirmed.

While on guard, Feng Cheng originally intended to take the initiative!

Thinking of the Emperor's letter, he calmed his mind and gathered the troops dispatched by Marquis Mu Ying of Xiping to strengthen the defenses of Baiya City and Jingdong City.

More than twenty days have passed in the blink of an eye, and we have just entered the cold winter months.

As expected, Si Lunfa, the Pacification Commissioner of Pingmian, couldn't wait and led troops from Luchuan and other places to attack and seize Jingdong Prefecture!

With Feng Cheng's support and prior precautions, the local official and prefect, E Tao, held the city fortress firmly, preventing the rebel army from breaching it and thwarting their plan...

As for the military situation in Yunnan, it was transmitted to Yingtianfu at an extremely fast speed!

The twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month.

The sky was clear and the air was fresh in Yingtian Prefecture.

The Yongchang Marquis's residence was brightly decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers.

Both sides of the vermilion gate, extending all the way into the inner hall, were covered with scarlet felt.

All the guards were dressed in red and colorful robes, with long swords at their waists, and stood tall and steady.

And since this morning, guests from all directions have been arriving in an endless stream to offer their congratulations.

Today is none other than the grand occasion of Marquis Yongchang, Lan Yu, marrying off his daughter!

In the inner hall.

Lan Yu was wearing an eight-ridged crown, a bright red robe with a round collar embroidered with unicorns, and black cloud-patterned shoes.

Majestic and imposing, with an extraordinary bearing.

Madam Lan, dressed in a noblewoman's gown, sat upright in the main seat, clutching a handkerchief in her hand, constantly looking out.

A message from the palace reports that the Emperor's eldest grandson will be visiting today to offer his congratulations!

As a grand-nephew, he is of noble status, how could we possibly neglect him?

The fact that the royal family made such an arrangement further demonstrates how much importance the Lan family attaches to it!

On this side, it was just past 7:45 AM.

The steward strode in, bowed, and announced, "My lord, my lady, the imperial grandson's entourage has arrived outside!"

Lan Yu tilted his head back, his face beaming with undisguised joy, and in a loud voice instructed those around him, "His Highness has arrived! Everyone, come with me to greet him!"

"yes!"

Lan Yu led her family and guests to greet them at the steps.

Zhu Xiong Ying had already leaned half her body out of the sedan chair.

"Your subject, Marquis of Yongchang, Lan Yu, along with all his clan members, respectfully welcomes His Highness the Crown Prince!"

He paid his respects to his maternal uncle with great ceremony.

He was followed by many familiar faces.

Like his eldest uncle Chang Mao, second uncle Chang Sheng, and third uncle Chang Sen.

And those in the capital, including Marquis of Jingchuan Cao Zhen, Marquis of Heqing Zhang Yi, Marquis of Dingyuan Wang Bi, Marquis of Huining Zhang Wen, Marquis of Yongping Xie Cheng, Marquis of Jiangxia Zhou Xingde, Marquis of Chongshan Li Xin, Marquis of Pingliang Fei Ju, and Marquis of Nanxiong Zhao Yong…

More than half of the generals and officers of the Huaixi army were here!

On the other side stood many of Lan family maternal uncle's adopted sons.

Furthermore, according to later accounts, Lan Yu had as many as a thousand adopted sons.

While Zhu Xiong Ying's observations were somewhat exaggerated, he recognized more than Old Zhu!

He had so many adopted sons, most of whom were placed in the military.

If it weren't for him and Biao'er's father protecting them.

Faced with such significant instability.

How could anyone feel at ease putting themselves in Zhu's position?

Even if he comes to the mansion today, it will be to offer congratulations on the occasion.

But as I thought last time, I should have secretly given his great-uncle a heads-up!

We can't keep drifting like this!

On one side, as everyone looked.

The grandson of the emperor stood tall and elegant, his brows radiating a heroic air. After scanning the crowd with his bright eyes, he quickly stepped forward, extended his hands to support Lan Yu's arms, and respectfully said, "Uncle, please rise. Today is my aunt's joyous occasion! We are all family; please don't perform such a grand ceremony, it would be too much for your grand-nephew!"

He glanced at the person in front of him.

Lan Yu suppressed her arrogance, her eyes instantly warming as she said, "Today is my daughter's wedding day, and His Highness the Crown Prince's presence is an honor for the entire Lan family!"

Upon hearing this, the others who came to witness the ceremony all nodded in agreement.

The appearance of the eldest grandson of the emperor is like a pillar of stability, representing the enduring glory of the Lan clan!

This also reassured these military generals from Huaixi!

When Lan Yu got up.

Zhu Xiong Ying took two steps forward and then faced her uncle Chang Mao and the others.

As he reached out to help them up, he said, "Esteemed elders, please rise. There's no need for such formalities!"

"Now, on the orders of my Imperial Grandfather and Imperial Grandmother, I have come to escort my aunt to her wedding! We are all junior members of the Lan family, and we are only bound by blood ties..."

This statement was extremely skillful and also gave the speaker considerable face.

Lan Yu stood to the side, feeling very comforted.

He's his own grand-nephew after all!

I always side with the Lan family!

We are a truly loving family.

But for the sake of the Ming Dynasty, even sacrificing one's life and shedding one's blood would be worthwhile!

After a short while, he went inside with the others.

Zhu Xiong Ying chatted briefly before passing through the main hall and entering the inner courtyard.

Before the hanging flower gate, one could see Madam Lan, the maternal aunt, with all the female relatives, who were already waiting respectfully.

"Welcome, His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Before the crowd could bow, Zhu Xiong Ying raised her hand to stop them, saying gently, "My aunt has been working tirelessly for days to prepare for my aunt's wedding; you mustn't perform such a grand ceremony!"

Then, with his aunt's help, they entered the inner hall and took their seats.

Zhu Xiong Ying gestured to her personal eunuch, San Bao, and handed him the gift list, saying with a smile, "Before leaving the palace, my grandmother specifically instructed me to check on my aunt's dowry. Is it to her liking?"

"Well, Father also told me that the Crown Prince's dowry has been increased by twenty loads. In addition to gold, silver, jewelry, silk, and cloth, there are also several fertile fields in the suburbs of Beijing and a mansion on the banks of the Qinhuai River, all of which are now registered under Aunt's name!"

"Your Excellency, Auntie is the apple of our Lan family's eye. Even after marrying into the royal family, she cannot be mistreated in the slightest!"

On the other hand, if his maternal grandfather, Chang Yuchun, were still alive...

When the Lan family marries off their daughter, it is the maternal grandfather's responsibility to handle the arrangements.

Now that my maternal grandfather has passed away, the Crown Prince should provide assistance!

This action also strengthens the connection between the Crown Prince and the Lan Clan.

After taking the gift list, Madam Lan glanced at it and quickly said, "This gift list is far too extravagant, really..."

Zhu Xiong Ying interrupted with a smile, "Auntie, you don't need to be so polite!"

"After my aunt enters the Shu Prince's residence, she will be the Shu Prince's principal wife, a royal daughter-in-law, and Xiong Ying's aunt. Her dignity must not be lacking!"

When he caught sight of his maternal aunt, Madam Lan, his phoenix eyes held a deep sense of reluctance.

Zhu Xiong Ying added, "Furthermore, my eleventh uncle is a student of the great Confucian scholar Song Lian. He is gentle, filial, and devoted to his studies. He is naturally benevolent, intelligent, and learned. My aunt will certainly not be mistreated after marrying into his family!"

"Besides, there's my grandfather, grandmother, father, and me... Auntie, don't worry!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Lan couldn't stop her tears from flowing.

The son-in-law, Zhu Chun, will be enfeoffed in Sichuan in a year or two.

I was thinking that once we were far away from the capital, what would I do if my daughter encountered any difficulties or suffered any injustices?

But now that the eldest grandson of the emperor has said these words in person, he has given his daughter the strongest support. What else is there to worry about in the future?

After a while.

When the maid came to report that her aunt's dressing table was ready and she was just waiting to go and take a look, she saw that her aunt's makeup was done.

Zhu Xiong Ying then followed her maternal aunt to pay her respects.

Upon arriving at the outer courtyard, he chatted for quite a while with a group of Huaixi military officers.

During the visit, my uncle Changmao mentioned using his method to promote smallpox vaccine, expressing his admiration and gratitude.

They talked for a long time.

Until a servant came to report that the wedding procession had arrived.

Zhu Xiong Ying was not in a hurry. He went with his maternal uncle Lan Yu and others to meet his eleventh uncle Zhu Chun, who was there to pick up the bride!