When Zhu Di returned to the palace, he was quickly called to his side by Queen Ma.
"How did you feel when you went to your Uncle Xu's house today and met their eldest girl?" Queen Ma asked with a smile.
Zhu Di lowered his head in embarrassment and did not answer directly.
But Queen Ma couldn't tell that her fourth child was shy.
In the past, Zhu Di might have been reluctant to interact with Xu Miaoyun, but after today's contact, he was very satisfied.
Whether it's appearance or knowledge (especially military), they are all to my liking.
Overall, the two have a common language.
"Tomorrow your father will issue an order to summon the eldest daughter of the Xu family to enter the palace after the fifteenth day. By then, you will be able to see each other often." Empress Ma mentioned this matter again to tell Zhu Di not to worry.
"Let your father, the emperor, and your queen worry about your son and ministers," Zhu Di said.
To be honest, if there was not enough time today, he would really like to continue chatting with Xu Miaoyun.
"It seems that our Di'er has really grown up." After hearing this, Queen Ma looked at Zhu Di and said with a smile.
The latter blushed in embarrassment, remembering that when he first heard about the engagement, he had lost his temper for a while.
Now that I think about it, I pick my toes in embarrassment.
"Mother~"
"Okay, okay, I won't talk about you anymore."
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The next day, the Duke of Wei received Lao Zhu's order.
Xu Miaoyun, Xu Da's daughter, was specially recruited to enter the palace on the sixteenth day of the first lunar month to serve the queen.
Everyone in the Xu family had different reactions after receiving the decree. Xu Da was very reluctant to let go of his daughter, but in the face of Lao Zhu's decree, he couldn't refuse at all.
The other two concubines, Xie and Xu Da, took Xu Miaoyun and told them that when entering the palace, they should not be as cautious as they were in the mansion.
Think twice before you act.
"Junior brother, I may not have time to teach you how to read in the future."
"You can't be lazy when I'm not around!"
In the evening, Xu Miaoyun found Yang Xuan and explained to him with a smile.
Yang Xuan was silent.
This is the first time I have experienced separation since I came to the Xu family.
To be honest, this feeling is not pleasant.
From the moment he came to this world, he watched the people around him leave one by one.
Senior sister Xu Miaoyun was very kind to him, and he was very grateful.
He originally thought that when Xu Miaoyun and Zhu Di got married in a few years, they would be separated.
He had learned in advance that the age of marriage in Ming Dynasty was: sixteen for men and fourteen for women.
You can only get married when you are older.
This is the law formulated by Lao Zhu in the third year of Hongwu: "Every man who is sixteen years old and a woman who is fourteen or above can be married."
I just didn't expect that due to Lao Zhu's decree, they would have to separate in advance.
This was the era when imperial power was supreme.
Yang Xuan felt it for the first time.
"Don't worry, after I enter the palace, I won't be able to come back."
"If I have the chance, I will ask for leave from the Queen and come back to see you."
Xu Miaoyun comforted with a smile.
Putting herself in his shoes, if she had had Yang Xuan's experience, she would also be resistant to this sudden separation.
After all, it was hard to find a stable life and a family who cared about him.
"I can understand, after all, this is His Majesty's will."
Yang Xuan said.
He can't change this era, he can only learn to adapt.
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Soon, the time came to the sixteenth day of the first lunar month.
Everyone in the Xu family sent Xu Miaoyun out of the gate, and Xu Da personally took Xu Miaoyun into the palace.
Lao Zhu learned that he had arrived at Kunning Palace early.
Waiting with Queen Ma for her daughter-in-law.
Not long after, Queen Ma's personal official Yu'er reported that Wei Guogong Xu Da and his daughter Xu Miaoyun asked for an audience.
Queen Ma asked Yu'er to bring them in.
"Your Majesty, Xu Da, pays homage to Your Majesty, Your Majesty."
"My maid Xu Miaoyun pays homage to Your Majesty, Your Majesty."
"Third brother, what are you doing? Get up quickly." Lao Zhu looked at Xu Da with an unhappy expression and said.
"That's right, Tiande, this is not in the court." Queen Ma also spoke.
"Your majesty, empress, the etiquette cannot be discarded." Xu Da said.
This is Xu Da's way of life, always remembering his duty as a courtier.
Therefore, among the founding heroes, he was one of the few who died well.
As for being given a roast goose by Lao Zhu and dying of illness, that is just unofficial history.
It is indeed a happy ending in official history.
Although Lao Zhu looked unhappy with Xu Da's persistence, he was still very happy in his heart.
"Okay then, let's get down!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Xu Da and Xu Miaoyun stood up.
At this time, Lao Zhu and Queen Ma's attention shifted to Xu Miaoyun.
"This is our eldest niece, she is getting more and more beautiful. The fourth child in our family is lucky." Lao Zhu said with a smile.
Hearing this, the corners of Xu Da's mouth twitched imperceptibly.
Our daughter, who we finally raised, is so cheap to your old Zhu family.
Xu Da still doesn't know that two of his daughters will marry Lao Zhu's sons in the future.
If I had known about it in advance, I don’t know if I would have gone crazy.
"Miaoyun, come over here and let me take a good look." Queen Ma smiled kindly and waved to Xu Miaoyun.
"Yes, empress." Xu Miaoyun was still very nervous.
After all, this is facing the current emperor and queen. It is fake that there is no pressure.
Queen Ma took Xu Miaoyun's little hand and started chatting with her about home affairs.
She was using this method to relieve the tension in Xu Miaoyun's heart.
Lao Zhu on the side also saw his daughter-in-law and no longer planned to stay here.
"Third brother, let my sister and my eldest niece chat for a while while we go out for a walk."
"Yes." Xu Da had no right to refuse.
Without Lao Zhu, Xu Miaoyun's pressure was much less.
In addition, Queen Ma was very good at chatting, and soon Xu Miaoyun was no longer so nervous.
At the same time, Zhu Di, who was studying in the main hall, raised his head and looked out the window from time to time.
I couldn't listen to the class at all.
"His Royal Highness King Yan."
A majestic voice sounded in Zhu Di's ears.
Zhu Di shrank his neck subconsciously.
"Song, Mr. Song."
Then he looked at the old man with white hair and beard on the podium.
This is Prince Zhu Biao's teacher, and he can't afford to offend him now, otherwise he will get a slap on his face.
This is a rule specially set by Lao Zhu. Among the main hall, the gentleman is the biggest.
It doesn’t matter if you are a prince or something.
If you don't listen to the class well, I'll beat you without any discussion.
This shows that Lao Zhu attaches great importance to the education of his children, otherwise it would be impossible to give his husband the right to beat the prince.
Because he knows the importance of reading.
You know, Lao Zhu is still learning.
"Your Highness King Yan, please repeat what I just said." Song Lian said with a straight face.
Zhu Di didn't know, so he could only look around and ask his brothers for help.
But seeing them all lower their heads like quails, I felt very angry.
Okay, you guys, every one of you would say that the fourth brother is the best on weekdays, but now that the fourth brother needs help, you all act like a coward.
It’s useless for me to give you my heart and soul.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Song, I didn't listen carefully just now." Zhu Di lay down. He didn't like reading in the first place.
"Your Highness Prince Yan, just stand and listen to this lesson!"
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