"No! Northern expedition with the army? How old are you? Just thinking about going to the battlefield, why did Imperial Mother's words just now go in one ear and out the other?”
"Are you really thinking about the three daughters of the Xu family?”
"If you want to follow the army to the northern expedition because of the joke between you and Xu Da, then you will really disappoint Consort Mother.”
Concubine Sun resolutely refused Zhu Rong's inquiry.
Zhu Rong smiled bitterly. He knew that his mother would react this way.
However, Zhu Xiong's decision to follow the army to the northern expedition was not a rash decision.
He was not really thinking about the three ladies of the Xu family.
If he really took Xu Da's joke seriously, then his brain would be stuck between two doors.
There were two reasons why Zhu Xiong wanted to follow the army north.
The first was to earn reputation points.
His life simulation system required 1,000 reputation points to activate.
The reputation points he had obtained previously had already been used up by Zhu Xiong.
For the sake of Noble Consort Sun's illness, the remaining 1,200 reputation points had been used up to only 200.
If he didn't obtain any reputation points, the system on him would be useless.
Although he had offered potatoes and sweet potatoes to the imperial court this time, it would definitely bring Zhu Xiong a wave of harvest.
However, his gains should be very limited. After all, the Imperial Palace was only so big, and there were only so many officials in the Imperial Court. Those who knew him had long known.
Although the old man would reward him, he would not publicize his achievements.
This was a form of protection for Zhu Rong.
In the end, he was only a prince, not a crown prince. Such a reputation was too great, and it was obviously not a good thing for the current Zhu Rong.
However, it was different in the military.
The old man had intended to let his brothers take charge of the army in the future.
He was just adapting to the life he would have to face in the future.
If he could establish a reputation in the army, the old man would probably be very happy to see it. No matter how great his reputation was, it would not matter.
This was definitely the best way to earn Reputation Points.
The second reason was simple. He wanted to leave the palace to take a look.
He wanted to see the local customs of Great Ming and experience the military life of Great Ming.
One had to know that the only time Zhu Xi had left the palace since he transmigrated was to go to the Duke of Wei Residence.
He really couldn't stand it anymore. There were only so many people in the entire palace. There was nothing new about it.
If Zhu Rong was really an eleven or twelve year old youth, then it would be fine, but the problem was that he wasn't.
It was an adult with a mental age of over thirty years old.
Now that there was such an opportunity in front of him, why wouldn't he fight for it?
However, he had to convince Noble Consort Sun first.
As the saying goes, a child travels thousands of miles and the mother is worried.
In Noble Consort Sun's eyes, she had already treated Zhu Rong as her own son.
Which mother would do that?
Zhu Xi stepped forward and gently held her mother's hand, explaining softly,"
"Imperial Mother, aren't you thinking too much of your son? How could your son take Uncle Xu's joke to heart?”
"Your son's decision to follow the army to the north was also made after careful consideration.”
"Consort Mother, you said before that Imperial Father and Eldest Brother worked very hard for Great Ming.”
"Your son actually wants to do his best for Imperial Father and Big Brother, but I'm young and my abilities are limited. I can't help Imperial Father and Big Brother much.”
"But this does not hinder your son's heart for the country.”
"I know. Imperial Father has always wanted to pick a few capable people from our group of brothers to guard the borders for Great Ming and stabilize our country.”
"We're still young, so father is still worried about us.”
"But your son knows that guarding the border will be your son's responsibility in the future.”
"Even if I don't go now, I will go in the future. However, your son feels that this matter should be done sooner rather than later.”
"This Great Ming Empire cannot always rely on Imperial Father and Big Brother to support it. Us brothers have all begun to grow up, and we should also start to learn to share the burden with Imperial Father and Big Brother.”
"Although your son is young, his ambition is not small. Even if it is to guard the border, your son also wants to become a vassal king who can expand the territory of the Ming Dynasty.”
"So this time, your son will go with a learning attitude and not to charge into battle. Consort mother, please rest assured that your son will definitely protect myself and not put myself in danger.”
"Consort mother, please give your son a chance!”
Zhu Rong's words made Noble Consort Sun speechless for a long time.
Looking at Zhu Rong's almost as tall as her, Noble Consort Sun suddenly realized that her son had really grown up and had his own thoughts and ideas.
This made Noble Consort Sun feel a sense of loss.
After a long time, Noble Consort Sun sighed softly."
"You've really grown up and know how to share your father and brother's burdens. Consort Mother is very gratified.”
"Forget it. This time, Imperial Mother will not stop you. However, whether you can convince your Imperial Father will depend on yourself. In this matter, you can forget about Imperial Mother speaking up for you.”
"And even if your Imperial Father agrees, you must fulfill your promise to Imperial Mother. You must not put yourself in danger.”
Seeing that his mother agreed, Zhu Xi was overjoyed."
"Don't worry, Imperial Mother. I've already said that I'm going to study. Moreover, with my future father-in-law around, it's not up to your son to charge into the enemy's formation.”
Looking at the pleasantly surprised Zhu Xiong, Noble Consort Sun smiled helplessly.
She really couldn't do anything about her son.
He could always come up with a bunch of reasons to convince her.
She didn't know if this decision was right or wrong.
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