"It seems that the old man has noticed it."

Zhu Ying stood at the window, watching the old man and his guards walking at the end of the street.

"But what if they find out? Can they be worse than merchants?"

Zhu Ying smiled heartily. The identity of a businessman was already low enough. Judging from the current speculation, his original identity should be okay.

It just might cause some trouble.

If he is really the old man’s grandson, then he should return to his roots.

To Zhu Ying, most of the people in the Ming Dynasty were his ancestors and had little to do with him.

Besides, he doesn't need an identity to prove himself.

His ambition is not in the Ming Dynasty.

Once we conquer Annan and become a founding emperor, we can also establish diplomatic relations with the Ming Dynasty.

Perhaps, there will be a chance to meet Zhu Yuanzhang, who is extremely famous in later generations.

Thinking of this,

Zhu Ying suddenly remembered.

There should be some intelligence coming from Annan recently.

Meanwhile,

Annan,

Outside the palace,

A middle-aged man wearing Annan official uniform was walking hurriedly on a street.

Influenced by the culture of the Ming Dynasty, or the Central Plains.

The clothing of the people here is almost similar to that of the Ming Dynasty.

At this time, Annan also mainly used Chinese characters. Apart from some differences in dialects, there were not many obstacles in communication.

The man in official uniform walked through the streets and alleys and soon came to a dilapidated little door.

Boom, boom, boom, boom.

After rhythmic knocking on the door, footsteps were soon heard from inside.

Then the door opened and a thin man appeared.

"What's the matter?" the man asked in a low voice.

"Family matters." replied the man in official uniform.

The thin man nodded, checked outside, and let the man in.

"Why did you come here wearing your official uniform? It's too easy to expose yourself," the thin man scolded.

"The matter is urgent. I'm afraid I've delayed us. Please forgive me." The man in official uniform seemed a little panicked and said quickly.

"What's the matter? Tell me quickly."

"The tribute was rejected by the Ming Dynasty. Hu Jinmao is now extremely powerful. The emperor's health is getting worse. He is worried about your majesty's young age, so he wants to marry into the Ming Dynasty."

Hearing this, the thin man glared and asked, "Princess Anxiu? When are we leaving?"

The man in official uniform said tremblingly: "It's Princess Anxiu. I have a low status in the court. I have been on the road for seven or eight days since I learned the news."

"Damn it, what use is there for you? You're not reporting this important matter until now. Get out of here."

The thin man shouted harshly, scaring the man in official uniform so much that cold sweat broke out on his back.

He bowed and left quickly.

The man in official uniform left first, and the thin man followed him out.

After a few turns, we arrived at a small tavern.

There were seven burly men drinking in the pub. When they saw the thin man appear, they stopped immediately and called him "Big Brother".

"Princess An Xiu will leave for the capital of the Ming Dynasty seven days ago. You should set out immediately to intercept her and pass the news to the boss."

The thin man gave the order directly.

"Yes, sir."

The seven people immediately stood up and went out quickly.

"Such a good opportunity must not be missed." The thin man murmured as he watched the backs of everyone leaving.

Now in Annan, treacherous men are in power, powerful families are fighting for power, and the people are frequently in rebellion. This is a great opportunity for the East to take action.

The thin man was once a scholar in the Ming Dynasty, and was also one of Zhu Ying's few military advisors.

The news about Princess Anxiu had spread before.

But nothing has been decided yet.

At that time, the thin man realized that this was an opportunity.

If they could kidnap Princess Anxiu, the Dong family would have a legitimate reason to enter Annan in the name of Princess Anxiu's husband.

With the current strength of the East, it should not be too difficult to seize Annan.

By then, he will be a founding hero.

Thinking of this, the thin man couldn't help but get a little excited.

…

Ming Palace,

Zhu Yuanzhang had already arrived outside the Huagai Palace.

"Old Four, what are you doing here?"

Zhu Yuanzhang, who had just arrived, saw Zhu Di waiting in the Huagai Hall, and it was obvious that he had stayed there for quite some time.

"Father, I dreamed of my mother yesterday and woke up in the middle of the night. I couldn't fall asleep and tossed and turned. Today I would like to ask for your permission to go to my mother's mausoleum to pay my respects."

Zhu Di looked slightly sad, as if he was immersed in yesterday's dream.

It was really difficult for him, he had been waiting here for two hours.

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he became extremely sad and sighed, "You are the one who is filial, old man. Those bastards, how could they remember this?"

After finishing speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang instructed Liu He, the eunuch of the Imperial Household Department beside him:

"Liu He."

"I am here."

"Pass on our decree to allow the Prince of Yan to enter the Xiaoling Mausoleum to pay tribute."

"I obey your order."

Upon seeing this, Zhu Di quickly said, "Thank you, Father, for your permission."

Zhu Yuanzhang said unhappily: "How can a father stop his son from seeing his mother?"

After a pause, he continued, "Old Fourth, when you get to the mausoleum, help us tell the eldest sister that her eldest grandson has returned."

Zhu Di was slightly shocked, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes: "Your son obeys your order."

He didn't expect things to go so smoothly. His father's words proved that he had already accepted Zhu Ying in his heart.

However, due to the lack of evidence, he cannot be immediately recalled to the palace and his identity announced.

It was difficult for both civil and military officials to accept the idea of ​​resurrection from the dead.

My father must provide strong evidence to prove that Zhu Ying is the eldest grandson.

Otherwise, even if he was forcibly appointed as the crown prince, it would still be somewhat unjustifiable.

Of course Zhu Di knew in his heart that this evidence must be false.

After all, he had done an in-depth investigation and knew that Zhu Ying was definitely not his biological nephew.

Although he looks a lot like my eldest brother, there are people in this world who look similar to me, although few and far between.

I can only say that I encountered it by chance.

As for Zhu Yunwen, he is the legitimate ruler for the time being. Once he ascends the throne, Zhu Di will have no way to deal with him.

Zhu Di, who turned around and left, happened to meet the five ministers of the six ministries who were summoned by Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan." Several ministers bowed slightly and said.

Zhu Di nodded slightly, and several ministers hurried towards the Huagai Palace.

Seeing this, Zhu Di felt a little confused.

There was nothing much going on this morning.

After his father left the court, Zhu Di could guess that he went directly to Zhu Ying.

Just looking at the expressions of the several ministers, it was obvious that they were urgently summoned by the emperor.

Could it be that this matter is related to Zhu Ying?

Zhu Di secretly kept it in mind and went straight back to the palace.

It is already afternoon, and there is not enough time to go back and forth to Zhongshan Xiaoling Mausoleum, so we can only go there early tomorrow morning.

With his father's decree, he won't have to attend the morning court tomorrow.

In the Huagai Palace, Zhu Yuanzhang saw the ministers of various ministries coming over and said with a smile:

"You've come at the perfect time. I've come up with a brilliant idea. Please help me think about it and see if it can be of great use in dealing with this disaster."