The disgraced official I took care of was actually Zhu Houcong's childhood friend.

Chapter 465

Mao Ji then spoke.

Unlike Yang Yiqing and Yang Shen, who were sincere, Mao Ji's words were malicious. He was implying that Zhou Chu held absolute power in the capital and could marry any woman he wanted with just a word.

"Lord Mao, you've gone too far. Lord Mao, though you're old, you're still young at heart. I've heard that you've recently taken a new concubine, who's only sixteen. You're quite the ladies' man."

Zhou Chu was never one to suffer a loss, and he retorted with a smile that was both gentle and firm.

Upon hearing this, Mao Ji was speechless for a moment, unsure how to refute it. Most importantly, it was the wedding day of the second young master of the Lu family. He could make sarcastic remarks, but he wouldn't actually confront Zhou Chu head-on because of a petty argument.

Such things are unnecessary for people in their positions; in their positions, everything they say and do is based solely on self-interest.

Xie Qian, on the other hand, just kept smiling and didn't say anything. He was probably the most mature and composed of the group.

"My lords, please take your seats."

Zhou Chu smiled.

Yang Yiqing and his entourage were received by Zhou Chu. The Lu Song couple watched nervously from the side. Fortunately, they did not have to receive them personally. Even though their eldest son, Lu Bing, was now a close minister of the emperor, and even though Zhou Chu was the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, they still felt a lot of pressure when they saw the four members of the cabinet standing together.

Yang Yiqing and the others were placed in the inner hall.

All the banquets are carefully arranged, and those who can enter the inner hall are the most distinguished guests.

"Princess Deqing has arrived."

"Princess Renhe has arrived."

With two loud shouts from the wedding room, everyone's attention was once again drawn.

Princess Deqing entered arm in arm with another woman who looked elegant and was nearly fifty years old. She was Princess Renhe, another daughter of Emperor Chenghua, and Princess Deqing's elder sister.

Zhou Chu was somewhat surprised by Princess Renhe's arrival, but he could understand it.

Princess Renhe had five sons. Her eldest son, Qi Liang, was one of the commanders under Zhou Chu. Her other four sons were either deputy commanders of the Embroidered Uniform Guard or garrison commanders.

Apart from her eldest son Qi Liang, Zhou Chu took the opportunity to promote all four of Princess Renhe's sons. For example, her second son, who was originally a deputy commander, was promoted to commander by Zhou Chu.

Originally the third son of the commander of the garrison, he was transferred to Datong on Zhou Chu's advice and became the deputy commander of Datong, where he and Lin Lu made great achievements on the grassland.

The other two sons also went to Datong and served as centurions in the army, working together to earn military merits.

Among Princess Renhe's sons, the eldest son, Qi Liang, was the most capable. His ability to hold the official position of Vice Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard speaks volumes about his competence.

The second son has good military skills. As for the others, although their abilities are average, they are good at recognizing their own limitations, which is inseparable from Princess Renhe's education.

Emperor Jiajing was naturally pleased to see these people achieve great things.

The grand strategy for the grasslands was devised by Zhou Chu, and executed by the Linlu and Huben armies. To put it bluntly, Princess Renhe's sons were just there to gain military merit.

Of course, how much military merit they can accumulate depends entirely on their individual abilities; no one can steal the original military merits of the Tiger Legion.

Therefore, Princess Renhe has always had great goodwill towards Zhou Chu, but she has never found an opportunity to meet this commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Now that Lu Wei is getting married, she will naturally not let this opportunity pass.

Upon seeing the two princesses, Lady Yang hurriedly pulled Zhou Chu forward.

"I have met Princess Renhe and Princess Deqing."

Yang bowed and said.

"Greetings to Princess Renhe and Princess Deqing."

Zhou Chu followed suit and bowed.

"There's no need to be so polite."

Princess Deqing smiled.

"That's too kind of you. I've always been very curious about Lord Zhou. Meeting you today, I can see that seeing is believing."

Princess Renhe looked at Zhou Chu with a kind smile on her face.

The two remaining princesses of the Ming Dynasty are both daughters of the Chenghua Emperor. The two princesses are two years apart in age and are both nearly fifty years old.

"Speaking of which, my two good-for-nothing sons are actually thanks to the help of the weighing instrument, especially the second one. If it weren't for the weighing instrument, I don't know what they would be like now."

Princess Deqing remarked with some emotion.

"My family members have also benefited greatly from Lord Zhou's care. I should thank Lord Zhou properly."

Princess Renhe echoed.

Lin Yao, standing to the side, appeared unusually well-behaved. Although she had a lot to say to Zhou Chu, she was also aware of the occasion and the importance of the matter.

"grown ups."

Qi Liang, standing beside Princess Renhe, spoke respectfully to Zhou Chu.

Zhou Chu patted Qi Liang on the shoulder.

"Please take your seats, everyone."

Princess Renhe's family and Princess Deqing's family were also arranged to stay in the inner hall.

The guests of the Lu family were deeply shocked by this scene, and only then did they have a direct understanding of the power of Zhou Chu, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

"The heir of the Chu Prince's residence has arrived."

"Princess Mu of the Prince's Mansion has arrived."

"The Princess of the Prince's Mansion has arrived."

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