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

The matter concerning the nobles of Huaixi may seem grand and impressive, but to Zhu Yunwen it was merely a foregone conclusion. The matter raised at the morning court session was the most important one.

Zhu Yunwen would naturally not forget his original intention and purpose.

And he didn't forget either.

This morning at court, Zhan Hui, the head of the civil officials, Minister of Personnel and concurrently Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate, was actually the last to second the motion, and it could even be said that he only seconded it under pressure from Zhu Yunwen—his true intentions are evident.

The reason Zhu Yunwen didn't take action against him during the morning court session was partly because the occasion wasn't appropriate, and partly because the matter of the Huaixi nobles hadn't been resolved yet. Therefore, he pretended nothing had happened and put the matter aside for the time being.

Now that I have some free time, I can finally free up my hands...

Why keep a leading civil official who disagrees with or even opposes your major policies, yet still has influence and appeal among civil servants and scholars? — Zhu Yunwen never sought trouble for himself or tolerated evil.

Hearing what Zhu Yunhuan said.

The crowd erupted in uproar, their faces showing surprise. They hadn't expected Zhu Yunwen to be plotting against Zhan Hui... Just moments before, they were dealing with the Huai Xi nobles, and everyone thought the Ming Dynasty was about to descend into chaos. And now, without even taking a breath, he's already starting to take people by force?

But thinking about it again, I feel...

Yes, not following the usual pattern, that's just the style of our Emperor Kaiqian!

"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey your decree!" Even though Zhao Feng was already very familiar with Zhu Yunwen's temperament, he was still slightly stunned before he came to his senses and accepted the order.

As for Zhan Hui...

This was even more unexpected—he was still thinking about what he could do to stop Zhu Yunwen now that the Huaixi nobles had been removed as an obstacle.

Hear your name.

Zhan Hui's heart skipped a beat, and his mind went blank for a while before he stammered, "No... I... Your Majesty, Your Majesty, have you misunderstood something? I have always been loyal to Your Majesty and to the Ming Dynasty. I... I am innocent, Your Majesty..."

Zhan Hui himself was not exactly upright, and when Zhu Yunwen said he would investigate him using the charges and accusations mentioned that morning, he was terrified and naturally even more guilty. He became incoherent and lacked confidence.

He protested his innocence with this explanation.

Zhu Yunwen, with a nonchalant expression, said dismissively, "Whether you are innocent or not, we'll find out once we investigate. If you are truly innocent, once the truth comes out, you will naturally be able to walk out of the imperial prison unscathed."

"Your Majesty, this humble subject..." Zhu Yunwen's single sentence rendered him speechless, and Zhan Hui had no choice but to shut his mouth as well.

His face was now alternating between pale and bluish.

My heart felt as if it had sunk into an abyss...

These are all well-known charges and crimes; how could he withstand an investigation? If you were to bring up any of the court officials, they would all be found guilty without a doubt.

Think of this.

Zhan Hui couldn't help but glance at Fu Youwen beside him, feeling a mix of emotions. If it were the current Fu Youwen... perhaps he could really withstand the investigation. This old fellow hadn't been busy with anything else for the past month or so, just dealing with his own messes, all because of His Majesty's words back then, "I'm confident."

Fu Youwen was also looking at him at this moment.

With a look of helplessness and regret in his eyes, he shook his head and sighed softly.

But at the same time, he felt a lingering fear and unease: "It's always better to be safe than sorry! Luckily, I bet on His Majesty! Otherwise, I might be the one ending up in prison today..."

"From now on, we must firmly believe in His Majesty."

"Yes! Trust His Majesty, and we must not waver in the slightest!!"

Fu Youwen silently warned himself, "He's terrifying! He's always more terrifying than I can imagine! That Zhan Hui only hesitated a little during the morning court session and spoke a little late, and His Majesty immediately took notice of him. He really is... vengeful without even waiting a day!"

Thinking of this, Fu Youwen couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief, then lowered his eyes and head, focusing on his nose, mouth, and heart.