The Gu Ziye of today still had a bit of baby fat, making her look playful and adorable.
Emperor Gu Yuanzhang glanced again at the little grandson in Lu Yuan's arms.
After looking at his little grandson and granddaughter, the Emperor sat back down in the chair behind his desk.
"Have a seat. Don't just stand there," the Emperor said with a wave of his hand.
Only then did Lu Yuan and Gu Ziye sit down.
The Emperor looked at Lu Yuan and asked, "We hear you wish to return to your hometown for ancestral worship?"
"In response to Your Majesty the Emperor, I have not returned for ancestral worship in three years. I would like to make the trip this year," Lu Yuan replied directly, as bowing was difficult while holding the child.
"If you leave, who will take up the duty of guarding the West Gate of the Imperial City?" the Emperor asked.
"Lan Ying, the Vice Commander of the Prefecture Army Left Guard, can bear this great responsibility!" Lu Yuan answered without hesitation.
Lan Ying?
