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

Chapter 496 Teaching Prince Cheng!

Perhaps Emperor Longwu's words were too shocking, so much so that Empress Dowager Sun was so stunned that she fell to the ground, her whole body trembling!

As for Empress Dowager Sun's condition, Emperor Longwu showed no pity whatsoever!

"Or rather, why doesn't he just die?!"
"Only if he dies can the Ming Dynasty avenge him with dignity!" Looking at Empress Dowager Sun, who had fallen to the ground, Emperor Longwu spoke the sentiments of countless soldiers and even officials!
For a moment, Empress Dowager Sun was speechless! She simply slumped onto the sand, supporting herself with her hands, and silently shed tears!
Emperor Longwu was somewhat surprised to see Empress Dowager Sun brought to tears by his words. However, he then changed the subject and continued speaking.

“Mrs. Sun, given your character, you would never come to me begging to save your son!”

Especially after the arrival of the Japanese soldiers and the Shandong garrison!

Now, you actually dare to come and beg me!

"That means someone gave you an idea! Let you know that I definitely have the ability to help your son!" Emperor Longwu looked at the weeping Empress Dowager Sun, sat back on the dragon throne, and said softly.

"Let me guess. You didn't come here voluntarily!"

But you can't save your son, so you've come to beg me!

You must have been told by someone that I have the ability to save your son!
In this Ming Dynasty, only a handful of people ever knew that I could save lives!

However, since the deaths of Emperor Taizong, Emperor Renzong, and Emperor Xuanzong, only Yang Shiqi, Yu Qian, and Fan Zhong know about this matter.

However, I know that General Fan Zhong was also killed because of your son!
So, that leaves only Yang Shiqi and Yu Qian!

Only they know my secrets!

You know I can save your son!

"Am I right?" Emperor Longwu calmly analyzed as he looked at Empress Dowager Sun, who had collapsed to the ground and was silently weeping.

At this moment, Empress Dowager Sun remained silent.

"It seems I was right!"

Those two are the ones who told you!

However, I can see that you have no way to save your son, and you don't believe that I have the ability to save your son!

You were just testing me by setting fire to the Qianqing Palace!

Since that's the case, why should you, as the Empress Dowager, force yourself to go back?

Moreover, the flames in front of them have already burned out, and there is no point in trying to save them! Seeing the unwillingness in Empress Dowager Sun's eyes, Emperor Longwu said indifferently.

After all, in Emperor Longwu's eyes, this Oirat student had no reason to exist! The only reason he didn't kill him was that he didn't want to get the blood of the Zhu family on his hands!

After taking a deep look at Emperor Longwu, who was sitting on the dragon throne, Empress Dowager Sun looked at the flames that had been completely extinguished with a look of resentment. With the help of her maids, she silently got up, turned around and left the Qianqing Palace!

Little did she know that her departure would lead her down a completely different path of no return!
"Bring a bucket of water and soak all this ashes in it. We'll clean it all up tomorrow!" Emperor Longwu looked at Empress Dowager Sun, who left resentfully, gritting her teeth. He calmly gave instructions to several eunuchs after summoning them.

In the dead of night, Emperor Longwu lay quietly on his bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep! At this moment, Emperor Longwu somewhat regretted letting Lady Sun leave! After all, in all his years as emperor, Emperor Longwu had never slept alone without embracing a fragrant beauty! Moreover, now that he had merged with the alligator dragon, he was even more energetic and unable to sleep!

After enduring the difficult wait until the next morning, Emperor Longwu, with the help of several eunuchs, washed up briefly and then, dressed in the same simple bright yellow robe as the day before, with a belt tied around his waist, turned and went to the main hall of the Qianqing Palace.

"Oh, everyone's here." As soon as he entered the main hall, Emperor Longwu saw Empress Dowager Sun, Zhu Qiyu, Yang Shiqi, Yu Qian and others waiting for him.

"Your Majesty, Esen has arrayed his troops outside Xizhimen, but he is not attacking."

"The message says we await His Majesty's arrival!" Upon seeing Emperor Longwu, Yu Qian stepped forward first and respectfully addressed him.

For a moment, the Qianqing Palace was silent. After all, Yu Qian had addressed the Emperor! In this situation where the Ming Dynasty was without a ruler, it was far too ambiguous!

"It's alright, the Oirat people are here to deliver something, let them wait!"

"I'm hungry, prepare the meal!" After hearing Yu Qian's words, Emperor Longwu seemed not to care at all, and simply asked for food!
However, upon hearing Yu Qian address the Longwu Emperor as "Emperor," Empress Dowager Sun's eyes were filled with resentment, yet she was helpless. After all, the other party was indeed the Emperor! Even if he wasn't the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, he was undoubtedly the Emperor! Even though Empress Dowager Sun knew this in her heart, her eyes were still filled with coldness.

"Your Highness, the Han army is pressing in!" Seeing that Emperor Longwu still had the mind to eat, Empress Dowager Sun voiced her displeasure. After all, her son was still suffering under the Oirat rule! However, Empress Dowager Sun didn't address him as "Your Majesty," but rather as "Your Highness, Han!"
After all, in Empress Dowager Sun's eyes, only her son was the true emperor!

What's more, I heard that this morning, her son, the Zhengtong Emperor, was stripped naked, tied to a cart, and displayed at the foot of the city wall! How could Empress Dowager Sun possibly have the appetite to eat breakfast!
Everyone says, "Even the emperor doesn't send out starving soldiers!"

Besides, I am the emperor myself!

"Set the table!" Emperor Longwu didn't seem to mind Empress Dowager Sun's words at all, and simply retorted lightly. Then, he demanded that the meal be set out!
"Crunch~!" At this moment, everyone in the Qianqing Palace could even hear the crunching sound of Empress Dowager Sun's teeth clenching!

"Set it up!" But then, Empress Dowager Sun still gritted her teeth and agreed to set up the meal.

Then, very quickly, several palace maids and eunuchs swiftly laid out some light dishes on the table.

"Slurp~!" For a moment, only the sound of Emperor Longwu eating filled the Qianqing Palace. The remaining Prince Cheng, Zhu Qiyu, Empress Dowager Sun, and others could only watch quietly as this lord leisurely ate and drank!

Even Empress Dowager Sun saw this man leisurely drinking a pot of wine!

This scene was pushing Empress Dowager Sun to her psychological limits! To the point that she was now gritting her teeth in frustration!
"Qi Yu, remember this: when faced with important matters, you must first calm your mind!"
We, the descendants of the Zhu family, will never waver in the face of even the collapse of Mount Tai!

Only in this way can one be a person who can do great things and achieve great things! After finishing his meal, Emperor Longwu took a handkerchief handed to him by a eunuch and gently wiped his mouth. At the same time, he gently instructed Zhu Qiyu, who was standing behind Empress Dowager Sun.

"Nephew, thank you for your guidance, Second Uncle!" Upon hearing Emperor Longwu's words, Prince Cheng, Zhu Qiyu, was taken aback at first, then quickly bowed and expressed his gratitude.

The scene of Emperor Longwu educating Prince Cheng made Empress Dowager Sun's eyes twitch!
"Let's go. Let's go see those Tartars!"

"And by the way, take back my things too!" After slowly folding the handkerchief in his hand and gently placing it on the table, Emperor Longwu suddenly stood up and walked out of the hall.

"Second Uncle, you haven't put on your armor yet!"

"Your armor from yesterday has been cleaned!" Prince Zhu Qiyu of Cheng was astonished to see the Dragon Emperor, dressed in casual home clothes, walking out like this. After glancing at the calm looks on Yang Shiqi and the others' faces, he cautiously offered a reminder.

(End of this chapter)