Xiao Ruxun was referring to Zhao Hu's second son.
Zhao Hu's eldest son died of malaria in his early years. Later, he gave birth to a boy in Myanmar. His name was even given by Xiao Ruxun, Zhao Jingcheng.
He was one year younger than Yingying and entered the youth academy with Zhenbang. After entering the academy, Zhao Jingcheng's talent was revealed.
Wang Wei's favorite student was him. At the age of 16, he entered the Royal Central Military Academy as the top student. Every year, he was ranked first and Zhenbang was always below him.
In the 14th year of Longwu, Zhao Jingcheng graduated at the age of 18. He entered the Western Region Army that was split from the Northwest Army and participated in the war against Chagatai and Yarkand. In this war, he stood out and became the most outstanding one among his peers.
He was the first to become a battalion commander and the first to become a regiment commander. He made many contributions and once fought a beautiful battle where one thousand soldiers defeated five thousand.
In the 15th year of Longwu, after he participated in the war against Yarkand, he was transferred south to join the war against Ü-Tsang. He crawled on ice and lay in the snow, enduring hardships and once again made great contributions.
Thus, he was promoted to a brigade commander and commanded a brigade of soldiers. He became famous in the Western Region and everyone said that he would inherit his father's position in the future and become the pillar of Daqin.
In the 16th year of Longwu, Zhao Jingcheng returned to the capital to report on his work. Xiao Ruxun asked him in front of Zhao Hu what reward he wanted for his great contributions. He immediately asked His Majesty to betroth Princess Yangcheng to him.
Xiao Ruxun looked at Zhao Hu on the spot. Zhao Hu looked dumbfounded, not knowing what to do as he sat at the side like a fool.
Princess Yangcheng was Xiao Ruxun's only daughter, the apple of his eye, Xiao Yingying. Yingying was 20 years old at that time.
Xiao Ruxun had tried to arrange a marriage for Yingying many times but Yingying rejected it, saying that she wanted to accompany her mother for a few more years. Xiao Ruxun couldn't do anything about his daughter so he let her be.
In the end, such a thing happened.
At that time, Xiao Ruxun felt that it was strange and didn't reply to Zhao Jingcheng on the spot. He pulled Zhenbang to the side and asked him about it, and the matter came to light.
He didn't expect that in the few years he led the troops out to war, Zhao Jingcheng and the other little fellows who played well with Zhenbang were brought to the palace by Zhenbang more than once to play. During one of the games, Zhao Jingcheng saw Yingying who was accompanying his mother, and his eyes immediately widened.
ZhenBang said that when they had returned to the military academy that time, Zhao Jingcheng had constantly asked ZhenBang for news about Yingying. After that, in the military academy, Zhao Jingcheng began to work extremely hard.
Later on, Zhao Jingcheng also went to the palace many times. Every time, he would think of ways to see Yingying. Yingying was also brought out by Cai Yun to meet with the boys brought back by Zhen Bang a few times. Zhao Jingcheng, who stared at her without blinking, felt very embarrassed.
After that, Zhao Jingcheng asked Zhen Bang what he had to do to marry his sister, the princess of Daqin.
ZhenBang joked that it would be enough to become the most powerful general of Daqin and make the greatest contribution. In the end, he didn't think that this little bastard would really listen to him.
No wonder in the 14th and 15th year of Longwu's military campaign, he put his life on the line to show off his abilities. Not to mention crawling on ice and lying in the snow, he led the troops across the Gobi desert to chase after the enemy, eliminating all evil. His fighting spirit was extremely strong, and his will was extremely tenacious. He received unanimous praise from the generals in the army.
Everyone was envious that Zhao Hu had a successor.
Zhao Hu also laughed happily, the wrinkles on his face smoothing out.
In the end, this was what happened.
The next day, Zhao Hu came to find Xiao Ruxun to apologize. He said that when he returned, he would ruthlessly teach that little bastard who didn't know the immensity of heaven and earth a lesson. He asked His Majesty not to blame him. When he returned home, he would definitely strictly discipline him and immediately kick this little bastard to the Western Regions. He guaranteed that this little bastard wouldn't be able to cause any trouble.
Xiao Ruxun helped Zhao Hu up and held his hand.
"We've known each other for more than 20 years. You've known me since before I joined the army. You're my family's general and my closest confidant. Don't you want to be closer to me?"
Seeing Xiao Ruxun's smiling face, Zhao Hu was stunned on the spot. Then, a wave of ecstasy gushed out from his heart.
"Your Majesty, you mean … that … that little bastard, he …"
"Don't call him little bastard. The child is almost 20 years old and has a crown. You're still calling him little bastard."
Xiao Ruxun scolded Zhao Hu and then said, "I was the one who named him Jingcheng. I like this child very much. He has indeed made great contributions to Daqin. His status is also sufficient. Moreover, I asked Yingying last night. Guess what Yingying said?"
"What … what did she say?"
Xiao Ruxun smiled bitterly and said, "She said that she would listen to father's decision. It's been four years. When she was 16 years old, I told her that I wanted to help her choose a husband. For four years, she always said that she wanted to be filial to her parents. I didn't want to force her. I also wanted to carefully choose a suitable child for her. In the end, when I asked her yesterday, she couldn't hide the joy on her face and immediately listened to me. Aiyo …"
Zhao Hu still hadn't reacted.
"Still haven't reacted? This son of yours is not ordinary! When he was 12 years old, he couldn't move his eyes away from my daughter. I don't know how they fell in love with each other! "
When Xiao Ruxun said this, Zhao Hu's eyes widened. He stood up and rolled up his sleeves, wanting to go home and beat someone up.
"This little bastard! Audacious to the extreme! His Majesty's daughter … Da … Daqin's princess, he dares … he … "
"Alright, alright, alright. I don't blame him."
Xiao Ruxun pulled Zhao Hu back, "At this stage, the children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. We shouldn't interfere too much. The two of them fell in love with each other and it's rare for them to be together. Let's not bother about it anymore. I've already accepted it. What else do you want?"
The anger on Zhao Hu's face quickly turned into ecstasy.
"This … Your Majesty … when did my family have the honor of marrying a princess? This … "
"Your Zhao Family has two generations. Starting from you, you have followed me to war. My son went to the battlefield at the age of 18. He climbed the ice and snow, traversed the Gobi Desert and made great contributions to the Daqin. I think this matter is very suitable."
When Xiao Ruxun said this, this matter was settled. Zhao Hu's old face turned into a chrysanthemum.
After that, Yingying and Jing Cheng held a grand wedding in the capital. The Emperor's only daughter married into the Zhao Family. The relationship between the Emperor and the Zhao Family became closer and the Zhao Family became a relative of the Emperor.
In the 17th year of Longwu, Yingying gave birth to the eldest son of the Zhao Family. Xiao Ruxun was overjoyed to have a grandson. In his joy, he personally named his grandson Shang Yong.
After that, Jing Cheng's rest was over. He had to rush to the Western Region to lead the troops and restore peace to the Western Region which had not yet fully recovered. Guarding the border was a great responsibility. Thus, he left the capital and rushed to the border. Xiao Ruxun also thought that it was better for the young generals to guard the border.
At the beginning of this year, Jing Cheng returned to the Western Region for the New Year. Yingying was reluctant to part with Jing Cheng and asked Xiao Ruxun to go to the Western Region to stay with Jing Cheng for a period of time.
Xiao Ruxun thought about it and agreed. Thus, he sent 500 elites of the Yellow Dragon Camp to protect Yingying and followed Jing Cheng to the border of the Western Region. His little grandson was sent to the palace to be raised by Caiyun.
Yingying stayed there for a long time. In the middle of this year, she sent a letter saying that she would come back for the New Year. Calculating the time, the two of them should be arriving at the capital soon.
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