The person from the Cen family is not Cen Hua's father.
The chieftain who returned to Shun Prefecture actually did not dare to come to Beijing to meet the emperor. Firstly, he did not have the qualifications, and secondly, he had little experience. He heard that His Majesty was very majestic, killing people like crazy, and that his subordinates were also very strict, so he became nervous.
After much thought, I had no choice but to let Cen Rui come to Beijing.
It was the commander of the Guangxi capital.
Cen Rui holds an official position, is a member of the Cen family, and is Cen Hua's uncle. There is no problem in coming to Beijing as a representative of the Cen family.
After praying, Cen Rui raised his head and looked at Zhu Xuan, and couldn't help but sigh that time passed so quickly.
When we met in Guangxi, Zhu Xuan was still a child.
A few years have passed. At this time, Zhu Xuan has a tall and tall figure. Although he is only fifteen or sixteen years old, his face has a kind of maturity that a fifteen-year-old boy does not have.
Back then, Zhu Xuan was still very approachable, but now he has a faint sense of majesty that makes people afraid to approach him, and even makes him want to surrender on his own initiative.
This is the emperor's grandson, the future emperor.
What a big change!
Cen Rui felt this way for a long time, but when he thought that his niece could become the concubine of the emperor's grandson, he was both proud and surprised at the same time.
Cen Hua followed Cen Rui. Seeing her uncle like this, she couldn't say anything. She just followed quietly and looked at Zhu Xuan with affection.
Tie Xiuying also followed Tie Xuan.
Compared with Cen Rui, Tie Xuan didn't have so many psychological activities. After all, he only met Zhu Xuan when he was in Peking. The changes didn't seem that big to him.
"Get up!"
Zhu Xuan waved his hand.
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Tie Xuan and Cen Rui got up at the same time, were given seats, and sat upright in front of Zhu Xuan.
Then, some drinks were brought up by the servants.
Now that the weather is cold, they all gather indoors and light a few heaters, which is quite comfortable.
Zhu Xuan gave them each a brief introduction.
Cen Rui and Tie Xuan knew each other when they landed.
Thinking that they would still be relatives in the future, they were quite polite to each other and gave each other a hand.
"Master Cen, long time no see."
Zhu Xuan smiled.
Cen Rui said with emotion: "The last time I met His Highness, His Highness passed by Guishun Prefecture and rescued my naughty niece Cen Hua. I didn't expect that after a few years, Cen Hua would still be valued by His Highness. This is my honor."
Cen Hua's pretty face turned red as she recalled old things. While lowering her head, she always peeked at Zhu Xuan uneasily.
"yes!"
Zhu Xuan could also think that it had been a long time, and continued: "Grandpa Huang told you to go north, and then Tie Xuan went south to return to Beijing, mainly for the sake of getting married. These are the arrangements of Grandpa Huang. Hua'er and Xiuying's elders , can’t stay in the capital.”
Tie Xuan cupped his hands and said, "We all understand and we will all obey the arrangements of His Majesty and His Highness."
Cen Rui nodded and said, "Me too."
"As for the principal concubine, she is Sister Yuanjun of the Mu family."
"Therefore, I need you to stay in the capital for a little longer and wait for Grandpa Huang to make arrangements."
"There should be nothing going on in the north and south, right?"
Zhu Xuan said again.
They don't care who the princess is.
The Mu family is a noble family, and Mu Ying is the adopted son of Zhu Yuanzhang. With a noble status, Mu Yuanjun is more suitable to be the concubine than anyone else.
"I don't get what I asked for!"
Cen Rui said with a smile: "I was lucky enough to go to the capital once almost ten years ago. It's an honor for me to stay in the capital now. There is nothing else in the south. Annan was annexed by His Highness. There are no foreign enemies, bandits, etc. in the south of Guangxi." , I have been calmed down a lot by my ministers in recent years.”
Tie Xuan echoed: "Just this year, under the arrangement of His Highness, I repelled the Tatar invasion. Now, everything is stable in the north. Wang De and Feng Cheng are guarding it on my behalf, and there is nothing else to do."
Zhu Xuan said assuredly: "That's enough, you two don't need to be polite to me. I am entertaining you two privately today. You can drink if you want and eat whatever you want. But tomorrow I will take you to the palace to see the emperor. "
"It all depends on His Highness's arrangements."
They said in unison.
As Zhu Xuan's father-in-law and the elders of his natal family, they are not like their elders in front of Zhu Xuan, but must be very respectful. This is the difference between a monarch and a minister.
After this meal of wine and food is over.
Zhu Xuan added: "I won't keep my father-in-law and Master Cen around anymore. You just arrived and you definitely need to catch up on old times. Xiuying has been looking forward to Tie Xuan's return, and Hua'er hasn't seen anyone from the Cen family for a long time."
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
They said respectfully again.
Then, leave the manor.
Cen Hua and Tie Xiuying were not used to it, facing Zhu Xuan in such a formal occasion with such formal and respectful words. They usually were very casual when playing together.
But considering Zhu Xuan's identity, it would be inappropriate to be informal.
"His Royal Highness the Emperor's Grandson."
Zhu Song came out and said, "Congratulations, Your Highness, there are two more concubines."
Zhu Xuan said: "Uncle Twenty, you still call me the same way as before. It always feels weird."
Zhu Song smiled and said: "I don't dare to do that again!"
After a pause, he added: "You are going to get married soon. It seems that I have to prepare gifts in advance. If you want anything, just tell me. I can afford it."
Zhu Xuan said: "Uncle Twenty, just give me whatever you want. Anyway, I don't need anything and I have more money than you."
Hearing this, Zhu Song laughed.
In front of my little nephew, I feel a bit like trying to do whatever I want.
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The next day.
Zhu Xuan found Cen Rui and Tie Xuan again and went into the palace to meet the saint.
Tie Xuan was very indifferent and had no other thoughts except respect.
But Cen Rui was a little nervous. He met Zhu Yuanzhang once more than ten years ago, but that was his only time. This was the second time he met Zhu Yuanzhang, so he would inevitably feel nervous.
He had heard that Zhu Yuanzhang had a nickname called Zhu Butcher.
It sounds scary, so be careful.
"Your Highness, after entering the palace, is there really nothing else but kneeling down and worshiping?"
Cen Rui asked unconfidently as he passed through the long palace passage.
He doesn't understand court etiquette.
Hearing this, Zhu Xuan smiled and said: "Master Cen, this is enough. Although Grandpa Huang is a bit fierce, he is not an unreasonable person."
Cen Rui felt relieved.
Tie Xuan also said: "Master Cen can really rest assured that His Majesty is not as scary as the rumors outside."
Cen Rui bowed and said, "I deserve to die. I have thought so much about things that I shouldn't have thought about."
They quickly arrived at Jinshen Hall.
Yun Qi went back first to pass the news, and with Lao Zhu's consent, they walked into the hall. The first thing they did was kneel down and salute.
"No courtesy, get up!"
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said.
They just got up, and Cen Rui followed Tie Xuan's example, bowing his head respectfully, bending his waist, and standing in front of Zhu Yuanzhang. He must have a good attitude.
Zhu Yuanzhang was no stranger to Tie Xuan, but he had forgotten that he had met Cen Rui more than ten years ago. He regarded it as the first time and nodded slightly with satisfaction.
"Give me a seat!"
Zhu Yuanzhang said again.
Two young eunuchs brought two chairs over for them to sit down.
Tie Xuan sat down generously. Cen Rui was a little flattered, but he still sat down.
Of course Zhu Xuan sat next to Lao Zhu on the soft couch and looked at them.
