Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

"Your Majesty, this is the Heavenly Silkworm Armor, invulnerable to swords and spears, and immune to water and fire. It is a rare divine object in the world!" The eunuch chief Wang Ren flattered cautiously, fearing that he might not be enthusiastic enough.

"Chief Eunuch, do you think that with my strength, I still need this kind of protective gear?" Chu Ze waved his hand and the armor was thrown onto the table.

Wang Ren lowered his head quickly and said respectfully, "Your Majesty is so powerful, why do you need to rely on such vulgar things? I, your humble servant, should be punished by death for my words!"

Chu Ze smiled slightly when listening to Wang Ren's slightly trembling voice. He really didn't need something like the Heavenly Silkworm Armor, but he enjoyed the process of collecting rare treasures from all over the world, especially those forced from the enemy.

At this moment, a hurried announcement came from outside: "Your Majesty, the Queen asked me to deliver a secret letter, saying that there is something important to report."

Secret message?

Chu Ze raised his eyebrows, took the letter, and slowly opened the seal. The handwriting was beautiful and powerful, it was his queen's handwriting - every word was full of worry, telling a shocking news.

"Your Majesty, there is a woman in the harem who is pregnant with the heir... This matter must be treated with caution!"

A hint of coldness flashed in Chu Ze's eyes. Pregnant with a dragon heir? It's not like there weren't women around him, but this news made him a little alert. Chu Ze stared coldly at the contents of the letter for a moment, then stood up and waved his sleeves: "Wang Ren, tell Qingyun Palace, I want to ask which concubine is being too smart!"

Qingyun Palace is the most remote palace in the Daming harem, where the concubines who live there are either rich or disgraced. Chu Ze doesn't remember when he came here, but it is precisely because of this that his footsteps become even colder and more severe.

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Inside Qingyun Palace, the candlelight was dim. A concubine in gorgeous clothes was leaning on a soft couch, her face was thickly powdered, and her eyes were mixed with a bit of panic. She was the woman who was pregnant with the heir, named Meng. She knew that in terms of appearance and talent, she was not ranked among the best in the harem, but she unexpectedly had a huge "bargain".

When the eunuch came to announce the emperor's arrival, a thin layer of sweat had already appeared on her palms.

Chu Ze strode into Qingyun Palace and saw Meng Shi sitting in the main seat. The moment she met his calm eyes, Meng Shi's whole body trembled and she immediately knelt on the ground.

"I...I pay my respects to His Majesty. Long live the Emperor!"

"Get up." Chu Ze said lightly.

Meng stood up tremblingly, but she didn't dare to look up. She thought that she was pregnant with the heir, which gave her an extra bargaining chip to save her life, but at this moment, Chu Ze's seemingly calm expression made her feel inexplicably cold.

"I heard that you are pregnant with my child?" Chu Ze raised his eyebrows slightly, and his tone seemed to be full of interest.

"Your Majesty, I..." Meng's scalp was numb and her voice was trembling, "I am indeed two months pregnant..."

"Really?" Chu Ze took a step forward, but his eyes suddenly turned cold. "Then I have to ask you, if you don't know that I didn't even set foot in the harem two months ago, where did you, the dragon heir, come from!"

Meng's face turned pale, as if she had been struck by lightning. She staggered a few steps and kowtowed repeatedly: "Your Majesty, spare my life! I dare not deceive your majesty, it is...it is because of the devil that I was bewitched and provoked by others..."

"Who! Who gave you the courage to plot against me--" Chu Ze shouted, and the temperature in the palace suddenly dropped. Meng fell to the ground miserably, and replied in a trembling voice: "It was... the second lady of the Prime Minister's Mansion! She told me that if I could 'pregnant with a dragon heir', it would open a path to wealth and glory... Your Majesty, I was confused for a moment, it was really not my intention!"

Prime Minister's Mansion?
A sneer gradually emerged on Chu Ze's face. He wanted to see that the prime minister who was the most fawning among all the officials in the court could raise such a bold and reckless daughter.

"Wang Ren," Chu Ze flicked his sleeves, his voice filled with chilling pressure, "Send Meng to the cold palace, no one is allowed to visit! And the second young lady in the Prime Minister's Mansion, I will also go to 'greet' in person!"

"Yes!" Wang Ren shuddered subconsciously and responded quickly.

Meng collapsed to the ground, her face ashen. It was not until Chu Ze turned away without mercy that she stretched out her trembling hands, trying to grab something, but she could not hold on to anything.

Chu Zefu left the palace, feeling chilled. He had originally wanted to take some time to attack the Western Regions and seize their silk and gems, but he had never expected that such a ridiculous thing would happen in his harem.

At this moment, the leader of the secret guards suddenly appeared and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, an urgent military report has come from the border... The Great Yuan Kingdom suddenly launched a massive attack on our border town and captured three cities overnight!"

After hearing this, Chu Ze actually revealed a dangerous smile. He said word by word: "It seems that the Great Yuan Kingdom really hasn't learned its lesson..." His voice was as cold as frost and snow.

The horn of war has quietly sounded. At this moment, Chu Ze's eyes showed a strong interest. He couldn't wait to once again crush all those who dared to try under his feet and crush them to pieces!

Chu Ze raised his lips in a cold arc, his eyes flashing with bloodthirsty light. Da Yuan? They really don't know how to live or die. Haven't they learned enough from the last lesson? Since they are so eager to die, I will reluctantly fulfill their wish!
"Pass on my order, gather the troops, and I will lead the army in person in three days!" Chu Ze's voice was like ice, echoing in the hall.

Wang Ren's heart trembled, and he knelt down to receive the order: "I obey!" He knew that a bloody storm was about to sweep across the Yuan Dynasty. And this time, Chu Ze would probably not show mercy.

Three days later, with flags covering the sky and drums beating, Chu Ze, wearing golden armor and riding a tall horse, led the mighty Ming army towards the border of the Yuan Dynasty.

The army marched at a very fast speed, and the cities along the way surrendered without daring to put up any resistance. Chu Ze's great reputation had already intimidated the surrounding countries.

The army advanced with great force and soon arrived at the three captured cities on the border of the Yuan Dynasty.

On the tower, the Yuan general looked at the dark masses of Ming troops below the city and was terrified. He never thought that the Ming emperor would lead the army in person.

"Open the city gates and fight!" the defender shouted in a timid tone, trying to give himself courage.

The city gate slowly opened, and the Yuan soldiers filed out and started a fierce battle with the Ming army. However, the gap in strength between the two sides was too great. The Ming army was well-trained and well-equipped, while the Yuan soldiers were a mob and could not withstand a single blow.

Chu Ze sat upright on his horse, watching the fighting outside the city with cold eyes. He was not in a hurry to take action, but instead enjoyed this one-sided massacre with interest.

The Ming army was like a tiger descending from a mountain, unstoppable. The Yuan soldiers were defeated step by step, with countless casualties. Soon, the city gate was breached by the Ming army. (End of this chapter)