Daming: Grandpa Emperor, please get up and sit on my throne!

"Long live His Majesty! Long live His Majesty! Long, long live His Majesty!!!"

Zhu Yunwen sat on his horse, glanced at the crowd outside the Meridian Gate, and remained silent for several breaths. Some of the people who usually attended court in the Fengtian Hall were here, while others were not.

When he left the palace, he took the Dragon Guard and Tiger Guard with him and left without saying goodbye, and naturally he did not give these people any orders to be summoned to the palace.

They came to greet him as soon as he returned to the palace... Clearly, most of them must have come with the intention of sharing life and death with this young emperor.

The affairs of the Alchemy Bureau have always been kept secret.

It's not just the loyalty and thoughts of the military men that are being tested; the thoughts of these civil officials can also be revealed in times of hardship.

Although Zhu Yunwen did not say much, he secretly noted the number in his mind. Then he raised his hand slightly and said indifferently, "My beloved ministers, rise."

"Thank you, Your Majesty," the crowd rose and said in unison.

Among the court officials.

Although Qin Kui, Xia Yuanji, and others were inevitably surprised, they had been mentally prepared for this outcome. At this moment, they all wore smiles, happy that Zhu Yunwen had quelled the rebellious nobles of Huaixi.

However, the Minister of Personnel, Zhan Hui, did not look so good: "Not only have they really suppressed the nobles of Huaixi, but they also seem to have won a complete victory... It seems that they are not hindered by the nobles of Huaixi at all."

"His Majesty has always acted with impunity. Now that he is completely free from the constraints of the Huai-Xi nobles, and is conducting land surveys, investigating illegal activities, and even abolishing many privileges of the nobles and gentry... he will be even more unrestrained!"

At this moment, Zhan Hui was once again in a state of panic: "Although one wave has been quelled, the other wave... cannot be underestimated either. We need to think of a solution..."

Of course, he could only worry in his heart, and dared not show it on his face, only muttering to himself in secret...

The other court officials, however, couldn't help but secretly observe Zhu Yunwen as he rode slowly into the gate, his face seemingly filled with disbelief as if waking from a dream.

Some people even secretly looked behind the Dragon Guard and Tiger Guard, as if they were afraid that those arrogant and domineering old military commanders would jump out from behind.

For a while.

Only after seeing no one else appear did many people feel relieved.

But what followed was... a question: So... where did those arrogant and domineering old military commanders go? They were neither seen being escorted back by His Majesty nor heard of any other movement—the Imperial Guard who came back to report the news didn't even mention it once. Even if they were suppressed and defeated by His Majesty, there should have been some news, right?

Thinking about this, everyone felt very strange, and something felt off.

However, before they could dwell on the matter further...

The next moment, His Majesty, who was about to enter the Meridian Gate, seemed to suddenly remember something, tugged at the reins of his warhorse, and stopped again.

The crowd was naturally somewhat puzzled.

At that moment, they could only bow and greet Zhu Yunwen with lowered eyes, saying, "Your Majesty."

"Does Your Majesty have any other matters to instruct us?" Zhao Feng, who was half a step behind Zhu Yunwen, asked respectfully.

"Yes, I did remember there's something else I need you to do," Zhu Yunwen said.

After speaking, his gaze sharpened, falling upon the numerous court officials with a hint of ruthlessness. With just one glance, these noblemen in their crimson and purple robes felt a chill run down their spines, as if an abyss-like, imprisoning pressure had locked them in place.

Zhu Yunwen raised an eyebrow, his voice almost devoid of emotion, and said coldly, "Throw Zhan Hui into the imperial prison. Also, thoroughly investigate the cases and charges reported by Zhuo Jing and Yuan Tai at the morning court session."

Ultimately, the whole affair involving the nobles of Huaixi today stemmed from Zhu Yunwen bringing up the issues of land surveying and tax reform in the open, which set off a series of events.