Another Appointment as Commander of the Thousand Households! Crown Prince Zhu Biao's Favor!

"Baron Zhu."

"Now that the imperial decree has been delivered, I shall return to Yingtian to report back."

The Imperial Guards Hundred-Household Officer responsible for delivering the decree clasped his fists toward Zhu Ying.

"My thanks for your trouble." Zhu Ying immediately returned the gesture.

"Duke of Ying, this subordinate takes his leave." The Imperial Guards officer respectfully bowed once more to Fu Youde.

"Safe journey."

Fu Youde smiled as well and did not try to keep him.

These Imperial Envoys from Yingtian had remained in Daning for quite some time, waiting for Zhu Ying's return so they could confer his noble title. After all, the granting of a title was different from a promotion in official rank. It was a reward bestowed upon a subject by the current Emperor, an honor granted by the imperial clan, and had to be conferred by someone personally dispatched by the Emperor.

After the Imperial Guards departed, Zhu Ying swept his gaze around the command tent. It seemed his official rank was the lowest here. Aside from the Commanders, there were also Commanders of the Prefecture, Commanders of the Thousand Households, and the pacification officers of the various subordinate armies.

At this moment, he was the only Garrison Commander who had entered this tent.

"General Fu."

"May I ask whether you have any further instructions? If not, this subordinate will take his leave first." Zhu Ying clasped his fists and asked Fu Youde.

Clearly, Zhu Ying knew his place.

Everyone here held at least the rank of Commander of the Thousand Households, each commanding tens of thousands of troops.

His presence here seemed somewhat presumptuous. It would be best to leave.

Moreover, after being granted the title of Baron, Zhu Ying could clearly feel many unfriendly gazes upon him.

"Zhu Ying."

"The surprise