Yan Zhenzhi was deeply moved. His Majesty had bestowed upon him unparalleled favor. Even Ru Chang, His Majesty's most trusted confidant, had not received such treatment. This was even the first such case in the Ying Shi Dynasty.

Naturally, such an unparalleled favor cannot be easily bestowed, otherwise its value would be diminished, or the grace would not be apparent. Therefore, it is not unreasonable to say that Zhu Yunying was rather stingy or mean.

Zhu Yunying was well aware of such evaluations, but knowing them didn't bother him. That's just who he was; let people say what they wanted!

Yan Zhenzhi left the Wuying Hall. This was probably the last time he would see Zhu Yunying for a while, because he was going to Kaifeng Prefecture the next day to begin the formal governance of the Yellow and Huai Rivers.

I wouldn't call it disappointment; there are just too many things like this, especially since this is a matter of national importance, so it can't be delayed.

We are all pillars of the nation, so it's better to focus our attention on important national affairs. Even if Yan Zhenzhi is Zhu Yunying's trusted minister, it doesn't matter; Yan Zhenzhi's existence is precisely for handling these important matters.

Seeing Yan Zhenzhi sitting on the imperial carriage bestowed by the emperor, and seeing the tall and burly Han general carrying the carriage, Yan Zhenzhi felt not envy, but rather an expression of unparalleled favor.

But when they thought about what he was about to do, many officials felt relieved and realized there was no need to be particularly envious.

Don't be fooled by Yan Zhenzhi's current success; if he fails to fulfill the duties entrusted to him by His Majesty, his current glory will instantly turn into misery. Therefore, to achieve such success, one must also bear many risks.

Yan Zhenzhi had a pretty good idea of ​​what his colleagues were thinking. But he didn't care about those things; he just wanted to do his job well and govern the Huanghuai region.

This is not just to leave a mark on history, but also to repay the kindness of two emperors of the Ming Dynasty!