Time Travel: After Seizing the Throne, I Lead the Ming Dynasty to Take Off

Song Zhong clasped his hands together and bowed slightly.

Although he didn't dare to look directly at the emperor, he still couldn't help but look up and take a closer look at Zhu Yunhuan.

Nothing else.

He just thought it was strange—so strange!

Zhou Ji, the only son of Jiangxia Hou Zhou Dexing, although he had mediocre abilities, was appointed Commander of the Imperial Guards in the Palace Front Office due to the childhood friendship between Jiangxia Hou Zhou Dexing and the late emperor.

Originally, the new emperor ascended the throne.

Zhou Ji and Zhou Dexing are the in-laws of the Second Prince of the Eastern Palace. Even if Your Majesty does not deal with them, you should not let Zhou Ji hold such an important position as the "Commander of the Palace Guards".

But His Majesty did not pull him down, but let him continue to serve.

At first Song Zhong thought.

This was because the matter was handled too hastily, and the new emperor had many things to deal with upon ascending the throne. Zhu Yunhuan had lived in the Eastern Palace for many years, so he did not know much about the relationship between Zhou Ji, Zhou Dexing, and Zhu Yunwen.

But when he was hesitating whether to bring up the matter, His Majesty gave him a secret order: [Keep a close watch on Zhou Ji and don't let him know anything.]

Song Zhong was confused.

But he had just been promoted to the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and had no time to do things or show his loyalty, so he did not dare to say anything and could only follow the order and send someone to watch.

As a result, someone reported it during the morning court session.

Something happened to Zhou Ji!

When Zhou Ji received this news, he was shocked...

It was as if he had known this would happen.

Just waiting for Zhou Ji to make a mistake!

It was obvious that just a few days ago, the new emperor in front of him was just an inconspicuous and ignored grandson of the emperor who had lived in a corner of the East Palace for many years.

But now he seems to be able to predict the future as if he were a god!

"Okay, I understand."

"The Jinyiwei are handling this case. The emperor's grandfather's death has only been going on for ten days, and my father's death has only been over three months. They are still in mourning. Zhou Ji, as the commander of the imperial guards, committed adultery with a palace maid in the palace, which is extremely treasonous."

"Dang, the whole family will be executed."

Song Zhong was still in shock and guessing when he heard the emperor in front of him give a solution in a calm tone, and it was even impossible to detect any emotion in him.

"The minister obeys the order."

Song Zhong took a deep breath to calm himself down and immediately responded.

But his heart was like a raging storm, unable to calm down at all: "Your Majesty, has this really been anticipated?"

"Jiangxia Hou Zhou Dexing's credentials, coupled with his ability to influence military affairs in Fujian, might make him a venomous snake lurking in the shadows."

"Now that you have evidence against them, and you're justified in executing the entire Jiang Xiahou clan, even those law-abiding censors and civil servants can't say a word. How can Your Majesty not feel the slightest bit of emotion?"

Song Zhong stepped back and shook his head at the thought in his mind.

Combined with Your Majesty’s previous actions and arrangements.

All I can say is that Your Majesty knew this would happen a long time ago!

As to whether this is through fortune-telling, stargazing, divination... or some mysterious reason, it is unknown.

……

Watching Song Zhong's back as he left.

Zhu Yunhuan raised his eyebrows, a faint smile on his face: "Zhou Ji, this little expert at cheating his father, really doesn't disappoint."

Zhou Dexing made many contributions in his early years. Later, he took charge of military affairs in Fujian, recruited soldiers, trained them, and built sixteen cities in strategic military locations and coastal areas.

Although in terms of popularity he could not be compared with Lan Yu and his party.

But in terms of strength and influence, it is equally good.

He must die.

He knew the historical fate of Zhou Dexing's family.

However, it was difficult for Zhu Yunhuan to know exactly when it happened, but as long as Zhou Dexing and his family were still alive, this incident was in a state of "about to happen".

Therefore, the best way for Zhu Yunhuan was naturally to find someone to keep an eye on his son who had betrayed his father.

Although the Forbidden City has undergone tremendous changes now, Zhu Yuanzhang died early and Zhu Yunhuan came to power.

However, in history, when Zhou Ji's incident happened, it was during the mourning period of his cheap father Zhu Biao - it can be seen that this guy is a person who thinks with his lower body. As long as we don't alert the enemy, there is no need to worry that he will not make mistakes.

I didn't expect that this guy would come just in time to cheat me.

"Tomorrow is the coronation ceremony. The people will be watching, and there will be a lot of people watching... We've eliminated this disaster today. Although it's just icing on the cake, it's not bad at all."

Zhu Yunhuan walked towards the backyard.

I was thinking secretly in my heart.

After all, human hearts are unpredictable. Although he knew that Zhou Dexing would definitely not be able to have any impact on his coronation ceremony in such a short time, he was a person with a little bit of perfectionism and did not like to deviate from the norm.

"Ah! My sweet potato vines have grown new leaves! And some of the sprouted sweet potatoes buried in the soil have sprouts poking out of the soil!"

Zhu Yunhuan's eyes lit up.

Looking at the yellow-green sprouts in the backyard.

I feel very happy.

……

Jiangxiahou Mansion.

Zhou Dexing checked in and went back home. He sat in the reception hall and was served cup after cup of tea.

He stood up and looked out the door.

He asked the housekeeper anxiously, "Is there anyone at the door? A servant? A maid? A boy?"

"Master, no one has visited the mansion yet." The butler's voice came from outside.

Zhou Dexing sat back.

But the butler continued, "There's one more thing. The young master was on night duty in the palace last night. Logically, he should have gone home during the morning court session, but he hasn't been seen yet."