The Prince of Wu's residence had been completed, so Zhu Yunwen moved out of the palace and directly into his own Prince of Wu's residence.

Although the Wu Prince's Mansion is not very large, it has been renovated and is now very comfortable to live in.

Zhu Yuanzhang bestowed more than a dozen maids and seven or eight servants upon Zhu Yunwen's residence for his use.

Zhu Yuanzhang originally intended to arrange for more, but Zhu Yunwen felt it was unnecessary, since he didn't really need so many people to serve him.

As for Princess Yilun and Princess Jiangdu, according to Zhu Yuanzhang's wishes, they remained in the palace, residing in Shaoyang Palace next to his sleeping quarters.

Firstly, the palace is much safer than the outside world.

Secondly, those two girls are still very young, and it is indeed inappropriate for them to leave the palace at such a young age.

After thinking it over, Zhu Yunwen also felt it was a safer option. Although the two girls were a little unhappy, it was safer than expected.

Whether you're happy or not, safety is more important than anything else.

Moreover, Zhu Yunwen had important matters to attend to and it was inconvenient for him to take care of his two younger sisters.

After moving into the Prince of Wu's residence, Zhu Yunwen felt a complete sense of freedom. On his first day there, his maternal great-uncle, Lan Yu, was carried over.

The Chang brothers and Fu Youde also came to congratulate Zhu Yunwen immediately.

After all, only now could Zhu Yunwen truly be considered a prince.

In the dining room of the mansion, at the round table.

Zhu Yunwen personally cooked several dishes, which were among his favorites in later generations. Obviously, no one in the early Ming Dynasty had ever eaten these dishes, or at least no one had ever eaten them prepared in this way.

Lan Yu was a glutton, and at this moment she didn't care about her status as an elder. She sat on the chair with one leg on the other, constantly picking up food with her chopsticks, and was eating quite happily.

However, every now and then, because of the vigorous movements, the wound on his leg would be aggravated when he picked up food, causing him to grimac in pain. His appearance could truly be described as grimacing.

Zhu Yunwen couldn't help but laugh when he saw this.

"Uncle, there's no need to be so dramatic. There's plenty of food. If it's not enough, I'll just cook some more."

This remark drew laughter from everyone.

Lan Yu didn't care, took a piece of lamb chop and ate a few big bites before saying:

"Yun-Teng, you have no idea that your great-uncle has been lying at home these days, wanting to eat something good every day. But even the most delicious food can get boring eventually. I never expected that what you made today would whet my appetite again."

Speaking of you, you've become quite the all-rounder these days. I've heard quite a bit about what's happening in the court, both regarding your advice on Zizai and on pacifying the remnants of the Northern Yuan forces.

And on several occasions when those civil officials challenged you, you were able to easily handle the situation, which greatly impressed your great-uncle.

Mentioning this, the Chang brothers and Fu Youde both gave it a thumbs up. Zhu Yunwen smiled, but when the topic turned to the Northern Yuan, he looked at Fu Youde and said:

"Didn't the Emperor order you to go north to train troops? Why haven't you gone yet?"

When Zhu Yunwen asked about this matter, Fu Youde immediately became serious and said:

"Winter is almost here, isn't it? The Northern Yuan forces are temporarily too scared to fight, so they should be able to stay peaceful for at least a year or two. As for Prince Yan, Zhu Di, the Emperor has also temporarily ordered him not to recruit soldiers. So I'm not in a hurry to go there; I want to wait until winter before going there."

Hearing this, Zhu Yunwen smiled helplessly:

"Your Majesty sent you there as punishment because of the freezing weather. How dare you try to evade it? Don't try to take shortcuts in this matter, or you'll only ruin your own life. After a while, go to the Ministry of War to get the necessary documents and head north to recruit soldiers and train them diligently."

Seeing Zhu Yunwen suddenly become so serious, Fu Youde felt a little scared. He was completely convinced of Zhu Yunwen's abilities at this moment.

So, since Zhu Yunwen had already said those words, he dared not say anything more, and quickly stood up, cupped his hands, and said:

“The King of Wu is right. I will take the documents and set off for the north in two days.”

Zhu Yunwen nodded, leaned back in his chair, and said with a frown:

"I also have a task for you to complete this time."

At this moment, Zhu Yunwen exuded an invisible aura with every gesture.

There was a sense of oppression in his aura. I don't know how others would feel, but everyone present felt a bit pressured in the face of Zhu Yunwen at this moment.

Even Lan Yu, who had been enjoying her meal just moments before, put down her lamb chops, sat up straight, and looked intently at Zhu Yunwen.

Fu Youde quickly said:

“Your Highness, please give me your orders. I will not dare to be negligent.”

Zhu Yunwen nodded and said:

"This matter shouldn't have been brought up in this setting, as it would indeed have a negative impact. But after thinking about it, everyone here is one of us, so there's no need to be formal."

Hearing this, Lan Yu and the others nodded, while Fu Youde was somewhat flattered.

After all, Lan Yu and the Chang brothers were Zhu Yunwen's maternal uncle and great-uncle.

However, Fu De had no kinship with Zhu Yunwen, yet Zhu Yunwen still considered him one of his own, which shows how much Zhu Yunwen valued him.

Zhu Yunwen's abilities and talents are now evident to all, and Zhu Yuanzhang's affection for him has undergone a dramatic change compared to before.

Therefore, Fu Youde was also clear in his heart that Zhu Yunwen was definitely not someone to be underestimated.

Zhu Yunwen continued:

"But when you go to the north, remember not to let the Prince of Yan have any prestige or power in the border garrison. Now, Grandfather has entrusted you with the recruitment and training of the northern garrison."

On the surface, Prince Yan, Zhu Di, has no reason to get involved. Therefore, you must not only prevent him from openly participating, but also prevent him from secretly infiltrating the area and establishing any prestige. Do you understand?

The wealthy man cupped his hands and said:

"This humble general understands. I will keep King Wu's words in mind and will certainly deal with them seriously."

Zhu Yunwen nodded, and at that moment, Chang Sheng said to Zhu Yunwen:

"Is Yuntong's move perhaps a precaution against Zhu Di, the Prince of Yan?"

Zhu Yunwen didn't hide anything and simply nodded, saying:

"The Prince of Yan, Zhu Di, does possess considerable military talent. After the death of the former crown prince, which of these princes didn't have designs on him? We must be wary."

These words further increased the admiration of those present for Zhu Yunwen.

No one expected that Zhu Yunwen would have such foresight, already beginning to guard against future threats to him.

This made the people present think that such a terrifying being must one day roam the heavens.