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

Chapter 328

Both sides were on guard. For example, this time, Zhu Junzhang did not attend the banquet at the Wang family's house, which did not surprise Wang Changshan.

Many people believe that the descendants of the Zhu clan all lived carefree lives, but in reality, the opposite is true. The princes were better off, and although they were subject to many constraints, they could still live a carefree life. However, many of the clan members could not even survive and had to volunteer to go to Fengyang to guard the tomb, so that they could at least make a living.

The civil officials were simply shifting the blame onto the imperial family members.

"Yes."

Zhu Junzhang looked at his daughter with a face full of doting affection.

"What does Commander Zhou look like? Is he as burly and strong as described in the stories?"

Zhu Siying asked with a face full of curiosity.

"Zhou Chu is indeed broad-shouldered and narrow-waisted, but he is very handsome. If you see him, you will definitely be mesmerized."

Zhu Junzhang laughed.

Hearing this, Zhu Siying became even more curious. Ever since she read the first storybook about Zhou Chu two months ago, Zhu Siying had been constantly asking people to collect other storybooks about Zhou Chu.

Therefore, although she had never met Zhou Chu, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, she already felt great respect and admiration for him.

In fact, it wasn't just Zhu Siying; many daughters of officials who read stories about Zhou Chu had similar thoughts. This admiration wasn't simply romantic love between a man and a woman; it was more like the relationship between a fan and an idol.

"Then why did you send women to Lord Zhou, Father?"

Zhu Siying asked, her face full of confusion.

According to her understanding, or rather, according to the descriptions in the stories she had read, Zhou Chu was not a lecherous person.

Seeing his daughter's expression, Zhu Junzhang naturally knew what she was thinking and smiled helplessly.

“Silly girl, our Prince Dai’s Mansion has some connections with those merchants and gentry. If Zhou Chu investigates these people, he will definitely find out about these things. How can your father feel at ease if I don’t send him some women?”

Zhu Siying thought about it after hearing this, but still didn't quite understand.

"Is Lord Zhou so lecherous?"

Zhu Junzhang shook his head upon hearing this.

"Lord Zhou is a young and talented man, and quite dashing, but he wouldn't be considered a womanizer. These women were sent to him by your father. I wouldn't feel at ease if he didn't accept them, do you understand?"

Zhu Siying nodded, seemingly understanding.

"Could I deliver it?"

Zhu Siying slapped her forehead and said.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Junzhang almost spat out the tea he had just drunk.

“My little darling, you must not go. What good thing is this? Sending Zhou Chu a slender horse. If you go in person, your reputation will be ruined. If you want to see Zhou Chu, your father has plenty of ways.”

Zhu Junzhang was somewhat troubled by his daughter's naiveté. Zhu Siying always acted on impulse, and if he didn't stop her, she might actually go.

Zhu Siying grew up in the Prince's mansion and was not deeply influenced by etiquette. As long as she did not go too far, no one would say anything, which shaped her current personality.

"any solution?"

Zhu Siying said with a face full of anticipation.

“I’ll just have someone invite Zhou Chu to our residence later. I have the information he needs.”

Zhu Junzhang smiled mysteriously.

Zhou Chu was training his troops in the military camp when a soldier guarding the camp gate approached him with a strange expression.

"My lord, there is a man outside the camp with several women. He says he was sent by the Prince of Dai."

Zhou Chu felt a headache coming on when he heard this. He hadn't expected Zhu Junzhang to actually keep his word.

Zhou Chu arrived outside the military camp and saw the steward of the Prince of Dai's mansion and several skinny horses behind him.

"Greetings, Lord Zhou."

The butler bowed respectfully.

This was Zhu Junzhang's special instruction, telling him to be respectful when he met Zhou Chu.

"Why were they sent to the military camp? I'll give you an address; just take them there."

Zhou Chu frowned.

"It was my oversight, but my master asked me to pass on a message to you, sir."

"The steward of the Prince's mansion said humbly."

"Oh? What are you talking about?"

Zhou Chu asked, somewhat puzzled.

“My master invites you to his residence tomorrow for a chat. He knows the location of Zhang the Blind’s gang’s hideout.”

The butler approached Zhou Chu and said in a low voice.

Zhou Chu raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.