The next morning, at the entrance of the palace.
Zhu Xiong stood at the palace gate in a tight suit.
Many people came to see him off.
It had to be said that Zhu Xiong had handled his relationships in the palace very well.
Other than his fourth brother, Zhu Di, who was already lying in the Xuanwu Lake military camp because of his injuries.
The remaining brothers and sisters were basically all present.
Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Xiong, who was about to enter the military camp, with a hint of blame in his eyes.
"Fifth, why are you so hasty? You're still so young. Can't you wait a few more years?”
"Moreover, you and Fourth Brother didn't even discuss this with Eldest Brother before making such a decision. You guys make me feel that I'm a failure as an Eldest Brother.”
Zhu Xiong looked at his brother Zhu Biao with a smile,"
"Big brother, we all know that you treat us well, but we have our own paths to walk. You can't protect us brothers forever.”
"We have all grown up. We can't continue to grow under the wings of big brother and father. We have our responsibilities and pride, and we also want to share big brother and father's burdens.”
"This is the only way for us to grow up. Big brother, don't worry. No matter what, you will always be the most respected big brother in our hearts!”
Zhu Biao smiled helplessly.
"You brat, you just like to say beautiful words. Alright, since the matter has been settled, I can't stop you. In short, you have to remember to protect yourselves, understand?”
Zhu Xiong grinned and said,"
"Understood. Right, big brother, before I leave, I hope big brother can give me a promise.”
Zhu Biao was stunned.
"What promise?"
Zhu Xiong chuckled and said,
"I hope that when I return victorious, big brother will be able to fill in a big nephew for little brother.”
Zhu Biao laughed and slapped Zhu Xiong's head.
"Stinky brat, you're actually teasing your big brother.”
"Alright, big brother still has political affairs to deal with, so I can only send you here. In the future, you will have to rely on yourself. Remember big brother's words and protect yourself!”
"Yes, Big Brother!"
Zhu Xiong nodded lightly.
Zhu Biao didn't say anything more. He patted Zhu Rong's shoulder, sighed, and turned to leave.
After Zhu Biao left.
The other brothers and sisters also began to bid farewell to Zhu Rong.
After all the younger brothers and sisters had done it with him.
Only Zhu Rong and Zhu Rong were left at the entrance of the palace.
Seeing that his brothers and sisters had left, Zhu Rong stepped forward and punched his chest.
"Old Fifth, what are you thinking? Why do you have to follow Old Fourth and go with the army to the northern expedition? Wasn't it nice to stay in the capital? If you leave, what about our business?”
Zhu Xiong also went forward and echoed,
"That's right, Fifth Brother. I'm a prince. Sooner or later, I'll have to become a vassal. Is there a need for you to work so hard?”
Zhu Xiong looked at his two brothers and smiled.
"Second brother, third brother, I have my reasons for doing this. This time, apart from going to train, the main purpose of the northern expedition is to go to the north and look for suitable business.”
"Us brothers will eventually have to go to the vassal states in the future. Not only us, but also our younger brothers in the future.”
"The more business we have, the more protection we will have in the future. My greatest wish is that in the future, even if we don't need the salary from Imperial Father, we can still support our Imperial Residence.”
"Just relying on the perfume business is far from enough.”
"As for our business in the capital, I have already told you. When the time comes, go to my residence and look for my maidservant Xiao Rou. She will provide you with goods on a regular basis.”
"This concerns the future of our brothers. How can I be careless?”
The Zhu brothers exchanged glances and nodded.
Zhu Xiong smiled and said,"
"Alright, with your words, Second Brother can rest assured. Fifth Brother, if you have any difficulties in the military camp, tell Second Brother immediately. As long as Second Brother can help, I won't refuse!”
Zhu Xiong also nodded and said,
"That's right. Although third brother's place isn't as convenient as second brother's, as long as you need help, third brother will definitely do his best to help you.”
Zhu Rong was touched.
Although the three of them had interests involved, Zhu Xiong could tell that the two of them were sincere.
"Thank you, Second Brother. Third Brother has taken care of me."
Zhu Rong and Zhu Rong smiled at the same time.
"There's no need for us brothers to be so polite. Take care!”
"Take care!"
After bidding farewell to Zhu Xi and Zhu Xi, Zhu Xi officially got on the carriage to Xuanwu Lake.
Looking at the Imperial Palace that was getting further and further away, Zhu Xiong felt a little emotional.
This time, he really had to leave home for a long journey!
At this moment, Zhu Rong felt very complicated.
He had both the yearning for his future military career and the melancholy of leaving home.
But Zhu Xiong knew that this was the path he had to take.
Inside the Imperial Palace, in front of a fence.
Zhu Yuanzhang silently watched as Zhu Rong's carriage gradually drove away.
Beside him, Noble Consort Sun also stood silently beside him.
Neither of them went to send him off.
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't think it was necessary, but Sun Guifei didn't want to be separated from her son.
After a long time, Zhu Yuanzhang said,"
"Old Fifth is a good child. I hope that he can grow better in the military camp and truly become the unshakable pillar of our Great Ming.”
When Imperial Concubine Sun heard this, she sighed lightly."
"I don't ask for anything else. I only ask for his safety.”
Zhu Yuanzhang gently held Noble Consort Sun's hand and calmly said,"
"Don't worry, he's our son. As his father, how can we harm him?”
Imperial Concubine Sun said no more, only looking at the carriage that was leaving outside the palace gate in a daze.
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