Ming Dynasty: The Crocodile King of Han Prince Zhu Gaoxu's Family

Chapter 494 Rebuking the Sun Family!
"Now, the anti-Japanese pirate troops along the coast of our Great Ming and the garrison troops in Shandong have come to our aid, and they are not far from the capital."

With the army brought by my second uncle, I believe it will be enough to defend the capital and repel the enemy!
"I thank my second uncle!" After learning that Emperor Longwu's army numbered only tens of thousands, Empress Dowager Sun also subtly mentioned that her reinforcements had arrived.

On the surface, Empress Sun was saying that all the troops combined were enough to defend the capital. But in reality, she was warning Emperor Longwu that her court had more troops than his!
Or to put it bluntly, this was Empress Dowager Sun reminding Emperor Longwu, "Don't even think about taking my son's throne! I have the strength to resist you!"

"Empress Sun, it seems that even now, you still can't grasp the priorities!" Emperor Longwu wasn't stupid; he naturally understood the meaning behind Empress Dowager Sun's words. Immediately, Emperor Longwu didn't mince words and directly retorted to Empress Sun with a serious expression.

"Mrs. Sun, you must remember this!"

Those barbarian hordes outside Beijing may be powerful enemies in your eyes, or even in the eyes of the Ming Dynasty! But in my eyes, they are nothing more than a bunch of chickens and dogs!

Before entering the city today, I, alone with a sword, pierced through the entire camp of the Oirat army!

The horses I rode back should also be sent to me first!

"The reason I came to the Ming Dynasty to provide aid is simply to fulfill the promises I made to my grandfather and my uncle!" Before Empress Dowager Sun could refute him with her unpleasant expression, Emperor Longwu once again turned his attention to Empress Dowager Sun.

Furthermore, Emperor Longwu's words left everyone present stunned! After all, they had only ever seen such a feat—a single person piercing through an entire enemy army and escaping unscathed—in fictional stories! They had never witnessed such a formidable figure in reality!

But upon hearing Emperor Longwu's words, Shi Biao, kneeling on the ground, recalled the terrifying scene he had witnessed in the Oirat camp. He trembled all over, his clothes soaked with sweat. He secretly rejoiced that he hadn't lost his temper and impulsively led his troops to kill the formidable man before him!
However, Yang Shiqi and the others wisely kept silent about the verbal exchange between Empress Dowager Sun and Emperor Longwu.

Under the horrified gaze of Empress Dowager Sun, Emperor Longwu spoke again.

"However, the Sun family~!"

Having said that, I really have to thank my cousin, the late Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty!
If it weren't for him giving me a handle to use against him, this edict left by my grandfather would have been valid indefinitely!
In other words, I will protect and safeguard the Ming Dynasty forever!
However, now, thanks to Emperor Xuanzong, I only need to lend a helping hand to the Ming Dynasty one more time!

But the Sun family!

Don't think that just because I've become the emperor of the Dragon Kingdom, I have no power over the throne of the Great Ming Dynasty!
Emperor Taizong's will clearly stated: Jianlong abdicates!
I also have a legitimate right to inherit the throne of this Great Ming Dynasty! This right of succession was not only written by Emperor Taizong himself!
It was a succession right jointly recognized by Emperor Renzong and Emperor Xuanzong!
Even if I don't want this throne, any one of my sons can have it!
Even my sons don't want it! I have the right to pass the throne to anyone!

The affairs of the Ming Dynasty are not something a woman like you can comment on!

"Emperor Taizu's decree that the empress dowager's harem must not interfere in politics still applies to you!" Emperor Longwu was not going to tolerate Empress Dowager Sun's provocative words and directly retorted.

The scene of Emperor Longwu reprimanding Empress Dowager Sun left everyone in the Qianqing Palace dumbfounded.

Because the Dragon Emperor revealed far too many details in his words! Enough to shock the world!

"Your Highness, the Prince of Han~~" Upon hearing Emperor Longwu's words, Empress Dowager Sun's expression changed drastically, and she was immediately furious.

However, Empress Dowager Sun's anger was intimidated before it could be unleashed.

"Hmm?! ...
As Emperor Longwu gave a soft "hmm," a sudden gust of wind seemed to sweep through the Qianqing Palace! Everyone's clothes were blown outwards, centered on Emperor Longwu! Before anyone could react, it was as if all the air in the entire Qianqing Palace had been sucked out in an instant, leaving everyone feeling breathless!
This isn't over yet!

While struggling to breathe, everyone felt as if the main hall of Qianqing Palace had completely collapsed and was pressing down on their heads, making it impossible for them to stand up!

Under immense pressure, Yang Shiqi, Yu Qian, and the others who were originally standing in the Qianqing Palace all knelt down like dumplings being dropped into water, burying their heads deep in the ground!

Even Empress Dowager Sun, who was sitting upright in her chair, collapsed and fell to the ground!
"Your Majesty, please calm down!" Just when everyone felt suffocated, Yu Qian prostrated himself on the ground, enduring immense pressure, and shouted out loud! Yu Qian's cry of "Your Majesty, please calm down!" saved everyone in time!

"Ignorant woman!" Just as everyone felt suffocating, and only vaguely heard a disdainful rebuke, the pressure within the Qianqing Palace vanished instantly! The air returned to normal!

"Huff huff huff huff~~~" For a moment, only the rapid breathing of everyone could be heard in the Qianqing Palace!

Of course, there was also the boundless awe Emperor Longwu felt as he looked at the dragon throne!

After a short while, Empress Dowager Sun, supported by her maids, slowly sat back down in her chair, staring with terrified eyes at the terrifying figure on the dragon throne. Her eyes were filled with the same fear and horror she had once felt!

"I'm tired today, so I'll rest here!"

Let the soldiers defending the city get some rest. Esen's army will not attack the city tonight.

Tomorrow morning, I will speak with you personally first!

"Kneel down and leave!" Looking at the terrified crowd around him, Emperor Longwu waved his hand impatiently and dismissed them.

"We take our leave!" Seeing this, Yang Shiqi, Yu Qian, and the others simply bowed respectfully and turned to leave. Empress Dowager Sun, her face ashen, was helped away from the Qianqing Palace by her maids.

"Go." With Emperor Longwu's soft command, Prince Cheng, Zhu Qiyu, swallowed hard before daring to turn and leave the Qianqing Palace.

In no time, only Emperor Longwu remained in the vast Qianqing Palace.

Looking at the silent room, Emperor Longwu's gaze swept over the familiar objects in the room.

Suddenly, Emperor Longwu paused, his eyes filled with reminiscence. Then he went directly to a hidden corner of the palace and skillfully opened a secret compartment according to his memory, revealing two large rolls of white cloth inside!
After staring silently at the white cloth in the hidden compartment for a moment, Emperor Longwu sighed softly and took out the two items.

"Someone come here!" After placing two rolls of white cloth in the center of the palace, Emperor Longwu called out softly. Immediately, a young eunuch with his head down quickly ran in.

"Bring me candles and lamp oil!" Emperor Longwu ordered softly, looking at the young eunuch before him.

"Yes!" The little eunuch had no reason to refuse Emperor Longwu's arrangement, and immediately agreed before quickly turning and leaving. Meanwhile, Emperor Longwu didn't mind that the little eunuch had seen the two rolls of cloth piled on the ground containing the supreme secret; as long as the eunuch hadn't seen the contents of the cloth, that was fine!
Before long, the little eunuch came in carrying a small bucket of lamp oil, and another person brought in a candle.

(End of this chapter)