Princess Anxiu, the youngest daughter of the retired emperor, was named Muyue.

She was smart and beautiful since childhood, very talented, and proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting.

Emperor Annan once lamented: Why am I a girl?

Chen Muyue was only seventeen years old and had the status of a princess, so she was very famous in Annan.

After she grew up, many powerful officials wanted to marry her, but were rejected by the emperor.

Annan implemented the policy of rule by the emperor emeritus.

Now the situation is unstable and the tribute is rejected.

The former emperor then thought of offering his daughter to the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty in exchange for his support.

Chen Muyue sat in Dianpo's carriage with a calm look.

When she learned that the current Emperor of the Ming Dynasty was an old man in his sixties, her heart died.

Which girl doesn’t have love in her heart?

Moreover, she knew clearly that this old man in his sixties was the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

I don't have any beauty.

Being seventeen years old is not an advantage for her, but a disadvantage.

Moreover, I will have no one to rely on in the future, and living like this will be like being a widow.

Even after the emperor's death, she had no choice but to be buried alive with him.

Her father, the Emperor, knew all this, but he still sent her over.

The unequal marriage was just to express one's attitude and please the Ming Dynasty.

"Princess, drink some water."

The maid who was talking next to her was about the same age as her and was also quite cute. Her name was Wan'er.

"No need." Chen Muyue said lightly.

"Princess, you haven't eaten for a day and a night. The journey is long, so please take good care of yourself." Wan'er said with sadness in her eyes.

"Even if I die on this journey, so what? It's just a matter of a few years earlier or later."

Upon hearing this, Chen Muyue replied with a hint of sadness in her tone.

When she thought about her future life in the Ming Dynasty, her heart turned cold.

At this moment, suddenly there were the sounds of many horse hooves and panicked shouts from outside.

"The robbers are on the road, quickly protect Her Royal Highness the Princess."

"Damn it, brothers, follow me to meet the enemy."

"kill!!!"

When the sound of hacking and killing was heard, Wan'er was so scared that her body started shaking and trembling all over.

On the other hand, Chen Muyue's eyes suddenly lit up.

"Wan'er, you and I grew up together and are as close as sisters. I have something to ask of you."

"Whatever the princess wants, I will obey her." Wan'er sounded panicked, but she felt much more at ease after seeing the princess's calm face.

"Thank you, Wan'er." Chen Muyue was silent for a moment, and then said solemnly.

The sounds of fighting outside the carriage gradually faded.

Apparently the brief battle was over.

"Brother, two brothers are gone and seventeen are injured."

"Finish off the enemies who are not dead yet, bury the dead brothers on the spot, and immediately notify the accompanying doctors to start treatment."

"Yes, brother."

Zhu Ying attached great importance to military doctors and basically equipped every army with one doctor, which could save the lives of many soldiers.

Even though he is disabled, he has rich battlefield experience and can go back to serve as an instructor to teach new recruits.

There is also a good salary, so you won’t be alone and helpless.

The burly man known as the eldest brother is called Zhao Fei. He is a genuine military household of the Ming Dynasty and his father is also quite meritorious.

Just because he accidentally killed someone, he was exiled to the frontier. When he was about to arrive, he escaped at night.

In the 21st year of Hongwu, he joined Zhu Ying's army.

Because he had received training since childhood, had a good foundation and was also quite brave, he was appreciated by Zhu Ying and led a hundred cavalrymen to be responsible for Annan affairs.

This small-scale battle lasted only an incense stick of time, and ended with Zhao Fei's complete victory.

Except for the people in the carriage, everyone else was killed.

"Go, open the carriage. I want to see how beautiful this legendary Princess Anxiu is."

Zhao Fei laughed and gave orders to his subordinates.

The two big men went straight up and pushed open the door of the carriage.

There were two girls inside, shivering and huddled together like quails.

"Brother, this Princess Annan is just a name. I don't think she is as pretty as the maid next to her."

The man who opened the door took a careful look, then turned to Zhao Fei and said.

"What kind of vision do you have, you bastard? Get out of the way and let me take a look."

Zhao Fei walked over a few steps, scolded with a smile, pushed the man in front of him aside, and looked inside.

At this moment, behind Zhao Fei, there were already more than a dozen people gathered to watch.

Everyone usually lurks near the Annan Imperial City, so naturally they have all heard of the name of Princess Anxiu.

Given such an opportunity, I would naturally take a good look at it.

"Oh, Li Laosi, you really didn't lie to me. I thought you were a talented character, but you are so far behind the maid next to you."

Zhao Fei said with some disappointment.

When the people behind heard this, they became even more curious and all crowded over to see.

"Is this Princess Anxiu?"

"She's not bad looking, but the maid is much prettier."

"Is this fake? I feel like this maid looks more like a princess."

"What's the big deal? I heard that the royal family of Annan doesn't look that good."

"It seems that this princess must be the most beautiful one in the royal family."

"It's not bad actually, it just doesn't live up to its reputation."

Everyone started talking at once, and the two women were so scared that they kept shrinking back.

"Alright, everyone, disperse. Don't scare anyone. Pack up. We'll leave right away."

Zhao Fei shouted and everyone scattered like birds and started to get busy.

He glanced at the two delicate young ladies in the carriage, and didn't know how to communicate with them, so he simply closed the door.

Then he walked to the body of the previous guard leader, stripped off his clothes, and began to change clothes.

"From now on, I will be the leader of the guards, hehe."

Zhao Fei touched the badge on his waist and laughed.

"Brother, I am already over 30 years old and still unmarried. Can you please give me that maid as a reward? Then I can be considered to have a wife."

A man came over quietly. He was Zhao Fei's confidant.

When I saw the beauty of the maid just now, I couldn't stop thinking about her, so I said to Zhao Fei.

Bang!

Zhao Fei's face paused, and he slapped the man in the face with his backhand.

The slap was so merciless that the man's teeth flew out and he was knocked to the ground.

"You bastard, do you know who is sitting here? She is not only Princess Anxiu, but she is very likely the future concubine of the Dong family."

"What is a maidservant of a concubine? She is called a maidservant of the same room, and she also has to serve the emperor in bed at night."

"Li Laosi, who do you think you are? How dare you dream of touching the boss's woman?"

After saying that, Zhao Fei drew out his knife, walked to Li Laosi's side, and stuck the knife into the ground.

"Li Laosi, I am warning you, if you want to die, use this knife to cut off your head now, and don't let your brother get involved."

Li Laosi was so frightened that he trembled, not caring about the blood flowing out of his mouth, and said with a lisp:

"Brother, I won't dare to do it again. I'm just a jerk who doesn't know the rules. Brother, please forgive me this time because I've been through so many years."

Zhao Fei snorted coldly when he heard this.

Looking at the many brothers who were watching him, he shouted in a deep voice.

"My life was given to me by my boss. If anyone dares to disrespect me, don't blame me for not respecting my brotherhood."

Many soldiers were shocked when they heard this. They all knelt on one knee and shouted in unison: "We dare to die for our master!"

In the carriage, Chen Muyue heard loud shouts outside.

I couldn't help but feel curious about this unknown boss.

What kind of person could make these strong men become as obedient as sheep?

Chen Muyue was not completely ignorant. The guards who protected him were the imperial guards of Annan.

But under these strong men, they were slaughtered like melons and vegetables.

The combat effectiveness is evident from this.

Hearing that she might become a concubine of the powerful Dong family,

For some reason, Chen Muyue felt a little bit excited.

at the same time.

The capital of the Ming Dynasty, on the banks of the Qinhuai River.

The private room on the second floor of Ping An Tea House.

Zhu Yingzheng was eating breakfast while chatting and laughing with the old man.

There was a noise coming from the stairwell.

It was the shopkeeper who came up to report: "Boss, there is someone downstairs claiming to be the steward of the Qin Palace. According to the order of the Qin King, I summon you to the Qin Palace."

Zhu Yuanzhang, who was sitting opposite Zhu Ying, was stunned when he heard this and put down the bun he was eating halfway.

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