Today, I still don't know that my biological father is Zhu Yuanzhang.

Chapter 17

When Lady Ma got pregnant with Chen Biao's child, Chang Yuchun had just sought refuge with Zhu Yuanzhang and was still in the probationary period, serving as a close guard and vanguard under Zhu Yuanzhang.

During the campaign, Zhu Yuanzhang was delighted to hear that Lady Ma was finally pregnant.

Coincidentally, Chang Yuchun mentioned that his wife was also expecting their first child. Zhu Yuanzhang jokingly said that his first child must be a son, while Chang Yuchun's first child must be a daughter, and he would arrange for Chang Yuchun's daughter to marry his son in the future.

Zhu Yuanzhang was just joking and teasing Chang Yuchun.

Both of them had been hoping for a long time for their wives to get pregnant, eagerly waiting for their sons to carry on the family line. When he said that Chang Yuchun's first child must be a daughter, it was just playful banter, wasn't it?

Little did he know, his words would come true. He did indeed have a son, while Chang Yuchun only had a daughter.

What's more awkward is that if Chang Yuchun worked hard and rose to become his trusted general in the future, his status would rise steadily. This year, he was finally promoted from a vanguard to a marshal and could lead his own troops.

The joke about the arranged marriage... Well, it seemed a bit embarrassing to act as if nothing had happened.

Given Chang Yuchun's current status and position, the marriage was practically settled. After they got married, they could laugh about the joke.

But his son was no ordinary person.

Zhu Yuanzhang could already imagine the expression his son would have and the words he would say when he found out about the arranged marriage.

"Dad, are you crazy? I'll give you money from the Chen family to buy medicine for your illness and to cure your brain!"

Oh, his son would definitely say that! Zhu Yuanzhang's inner demon rolled on the ground, holding its head.

Chang Yuchun was sensible and hadn't mentioned it to outsiders. But Zhu Yuanzhang got too excited at that moment, speaking loudly enough for many people to hear.

Ah, he felt a bit sorry for Chang's daughter, but the children were still young, right? No rush, let's wait a bit longer.

Zhu Yuanzhang temporarily chose to avoid the topic.

It wasn't avoiding; it was because the children were still young! It's not suitable to talk about marriage early!

After calling his trusted general over, Zhu Yuanzhang continued to preside over the sacrifice.

This sacrifice was not only for avenging the people of Yangzhou but also to sound the alarm for his soldiers.

This year, Chang Yuchun could finally lead troops on his own, and Zhu Yuanzhang had high hopes for him, hoping he could restrain his banditry and become a disciplined general like Xu Da and Tang He.

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Chang Yuchun and Lan Yu, nodding inwardly. If they were afraid, they could learn.

The captured Qing troops filled the pit with a lifeless complexion.

After seeing Zhu Yuanzhang use human sacrifice for the people of Yangzhou, the demonic aura that had lingered in their hearts seemed to dissipate instantly, and fear crept back in.

Fear is also a part of human nature. Seeing their terrified faces and hearing their confused muttering of exorcism words, Zhu Yuanzhang's gaze dimmed.

The reason for his dim gaze was realizing that these Qing troops, who had turned into monsters, were originally people, just like the ordinary civilians who were abused and oppressed.