In front of Cining Palace.
The Embroidered Uniform Guards commander, Er Hu, cupped his hands and said.
"Your Majesty, the two Sages of the Huang family in Shandong have refused to submit to the Imperial Court.”
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned.
"Continue to invite them. This time, directly send the official robes and official seals to them.
I don't believe that they won't accept it!”
"Yes!"
With that, Erhu left to make arrangements.
Zhu Yuanzhang continued to walk towards the Palace of Compassion.
On the way, he saw Zhu Di playing with Zhu Bai and Zhu Yunwen.
His tightly furrowed brows relaxed a little.
A few years ago, Zhu Di was brought up by his elder brother, Zhu Biao.
Now that the Crown Prince was busy with government affairs, Zhu Di took on the role of the eldest brother.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
When the eunuchs of Cining Palace saw the Emperor, they hurriedly went in to report.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the noisy Zhu Di thoughtfully.
As soon as he entered, he shouted at Empress Ma.
"Sister, how old is our fourth brother this year?”
Ma Xiuying put down her book and thought for a moment.
"Fourth was born in the 20th year of Zhizheng, so he's already 17 years old.”
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.
"You're not young anymore. It's time to get married.”
Hearing this, Ma Xiuying sat up.
"Chongba, which girl have you taken a fancy to?”
Ma Xiuying was also very concerned about Zhu Di's marriage.
He had to find a good match.
Zhu Yuanzhang sat down and smiled.
"Tiande!"
"Tiande?"
Ma Xiuying knew that Tiande was Xu Da's character.
"That's right. Tiande's eldest daughter should be about the same age as our fourth daughter.
I had my fortune read yesterday. They are a good match!”
Ma Xiuying complained.
Zhu Yuanzhang did not do a good job in this matter.
It should be after the marriage was discussed, then the eight characters would be calculated.
What's the big deal?
However, Ma Xiuying immediately put down this and continued.
"You're worried that after this northern expedition, we'll be able to escape.
Xu Da, this Duke of Wei, was there no reward?”
As expected, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.
He said with a little difficulty.
"That's right, sister.
Tiande was already Da Ming's number one noble.
If he were to continue, he would be conferred the title of king.
I want to give my brother the title of king, but for Tiande, it might not be a good thing.”
Ma Xiuying agreed.
"Then call Tiande over for dinner later.
I can tell you about this."
Hearing the Empress's agreement, Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand.
A female official came over.
"Go, invite the Minister of Central Affairs and the Duke of Wei over.”
He seemed to have thought of something.
Zhu Yuanzhang continued.
"Also, does Xu Huizu hold a position in the Governor's Office?
Call him over for dinner too!"
……
At noon.
Xu Da brought his son to Ci Ning Palace.
As soon as he entered, he knew that this meal was not delicious.
Zhu Yuanzhang sat on it while Zhu Biao and Ma Xiuying sat on the side.
"Greetings, Your Majesty, the Empress, and the Crown Prince.”
Xu Da became vigilant.
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand happily.
"Quick, Tiande, take a seat!
Huizu, come here!"
The father and son sat down.
Xu Da, who felt a little uneasy, saw the plate of roast goose on the table.
Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.
"Come, try the roast goose your sister-in-law made.”
Hearing this, Xu Da immediately felt alarmed.
"Brother, you can't afford to eat this roast goose.”
Xu Da's expression instantly changed.
He remembered that the last time he ate the roast goose made by Empress Ma was when he was attacking Zhang Shicheng.
The time before that was when they were attacking Chen Youliang.
Each time, it was a great battle with a slim chance of survival!
He stood up in fright.
"Ascend? Could it be that you want me to capture Emperor Yuan Shun alive this time?
I don't have many soldiers, so I might not be able to reach Helin.”
Helin, the capital city of Northern Yuan.
Ever since Xu Da conquered Dadu, the remaining forces of Northern Yuan had retreated to Lin.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang only beckoned him to sit down.
"Don't worry, it has nothing to do with the war!
It's just a simple meal."
Xu Da, who sat down, still felt uneasy.
"Upstairs, you should make it clear.
His brother's heart was thumping with fear.”
Xu Da put on an attitude that said,"If you don't tell me, I won't eat it."
The helpless Zhu Yuanzhang could only say slowly.
"Tiande, I saw our fourth brother just now.
Thinking about Xu Da's eldest daughter, did her age match?”
Hearing this, Xu Da immediately stomped his feet.
"Upstairs, you mean!
Marriage?"
His face immediately showed some dissatisfaction.
"What's wrong? Our fourth brother and your eldest daughter.
Aren't they about the same age? It's just right!"
Xu Da immediately became anxious.
"You can't say that!
My eldest daughter is as beautiful as a flower and jade, your fourth daughter.
Other than being mischievous, what reputation did he have?”
After a pause, Xu Da continued.
"With Zhu Di's reputation.
It's better to improve your reputation in the village!”
Zhu Yuanzhang was still smiling.
"Where do you think he went?
Back then, when you pooped your pants in the village, didn't I wash them for you by the river?”
The two of them began to expose each other's shortcomings.
Empress Ma, who was at the side, quickly came out to smooth things over.
"The children are all here! What are you two talking about!
Sit down and eat!"
Only then did Xu Da reluctantly sit down.
He picked up his chopsticks and picked up a piece of roast goose.
Seeing this, the smile on Zhu Yuanzhang's face grew wider.
The marriage was settled.
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