The Ming Dynasty: Starting with the Somersault Cloud, Old Zhu was so envious he cried!

The other generals were disappointed to find that they had not been selected. They also wanted to go north and beat up those bastards from the Northern Yuan!

But they knew better than anyone that His Majesty was a man of his word and would not easily change his mind, so they could only silently retreat back into the ranks.

Meanwhile, after giving his orders, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly felt dizzy and weak all over after relaxing.

Of course, this wasn't because he was angered by the remnants of the Northern Yuan.

Rather, he was exhausted after being drained of his energy last night and then suffered a series of blows today.

Alas, I'm getting old after all!

Back in his younger days, when he was young...

Even if you work the fields all night, you'll still be full of energy when you wake up the next day.

Unlike now, when I have backaches, weak hands and feet, and look like all my energy has been drained by that vixen!

No, when I see that brat again, I have to remind him again when we can arrange for that elixir.

But when that brat is mentioned...

Zhu Yuanzhang was furious.

You can go out and have fun, but why did you have to steal his wife away? Don't you have a wife of your own?

But Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it for a moment and realized, he really didn't!

No, once this Northern Expedition is over and Xu Da returns to the capital, I must have a good talk with him!

It would be best to finalize the marriage between Miaoyun and Ming'er, and then let Miaoyun take care of him.

The thought that Zhu Ming would likely be completely under Xu Miaoyun's control made Zhu Yuanzhang want to laugh with delight.

The civil and military officials below looked up and saw His Majesty on the platform, sometimes gritting his teeth in anger, sometimes beaming with joy.

Everyone was suddenly startled.

Oh no, His Majesty has gone mad with anger!

But before they could even ask a question...

Old Zhu suddenly composed himself and waved to the civil and military officials below.

The eunuch standing nearby immediately shouted.

"Court adjourned!"

He finished speaking and didn't wait for anyone to react.

Zhu Yuanzhang then got up and left the Fengtian Hall, heading straight for his bedroom in the Imperial Study.

At this moment, all the civil and military officials looked at each other in bewilderment.

This was the first time they had ever seen His Majesty walking with the support of a wall, after attending court for so long.

Zhu Yuanzhang arrived at his imperial study and bedchamber, and instructed Mao Xiang behind him: "I need to rest and recuperate. Issue the order! I will not see anyone today. Except for the Empress herself, no one is allowed to step into the bedchamber or disturb my rest!"

"Your subordinate obeys!" Mao Xiang clasped his hands and bowed, accepting the order with a solemn expression.

After explaining,

Zhu Yuanzhang could no longer hold on.

I lay down on the bed and fell asleep the moment my head touched the pillow.

Before long, deafening snoring filled the room!

Mao Xiang, accompanied by several guards with eyes wide open, strictly guarded the entrance, not allowing anyone to approach.

But before half an incense stick's time had passed, a graceful figure carrying a food box came slowly and gently.

This person was none other than Consort Sun, who was stood up by Old Zhu last night!

She was sleeping soundly last night when the palace maids forcibly woke her up from her bed. She had to take a bath and put on makeup. After she was finally all ready, the Emperor didn't come!

Come if you want, don't come if you don't want to!

What do you take me for?

Consort Sun was furious, so she pretended to deliver food to Emperor Zhu and came over to find out what was going on.

By the way, could you ask Lao Zhu if it still counts as him saying that she was his sweetheart?

She walked lightly, with a gentle smile on her face, carrying a warm food box. Just as she reached the palace gate, she was firmly stopped by Mao Xiang, who was standing in front of her.

Mao Xiang's expression was stern, and his voice was icy as he said, "Your Highness, please wait! His Majesty has ordered that no one except the Empress is allowed to enter today. I hope Your Highness will forgive us."

Consort Sun paused, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. No, she couldn't enter either?

"Commander Mao." Consort Sun raised her hand, gesturing to the food box she was carrying, her tone tinged with grievance.

"I know that Your Majesty has been busy with state affairs for days and is feeling restless, so I personally stewed a bowl of white fungus and lotus seed soup and specially sent it to Your Majesty to nourish your body."

"Don't worry, I will only leave some soup in the room and will not disturb His Majesty's rest. I will leave as soon as I put down my things and will not delay for a moment."

Consort Sun's words sounded pitiful, mentioning that she personally cooked for His Majesty and expressed her heartache for him.

But Mao Xiang was a man of iron will. His tone was respectful but he showed no sign of yielding: "I beg Your Majesty's forgiveness. I have received His Majesty's personal decree that no one except the Empress may approach the palace, and no food may be brought into the palace. I would never dare to disobey the decree."

Consort Sun's expression suddenly stiffened. She didn't show any emotion on the surface, but she couldn't help but curse inwardly.

It's the Empress again!

What's so good about that old woman?

Why can she get in, but I can't?

Where exactly am I inferior to her?

Consort Sun suppressed her anger and, unwilling to lose her composure in public, calmly instructed the maid beside her to take back the food box.

"In that case, I shall leave."

After saying this, she turned around and hurriedly left with her palace servants.

On her way back, Consort Sun grew angrier the more she thought about it.

He kept cursing Mao Xiang in his heart for being rigid, dull, and inflexible.

Mao Xiang, you just wait!

When I see His Majesty again, I will definitely file a complaint against you.

……

at the same time,

After court, Lan Yu went straight to the military camp without even having time to eat.

He produced the emperor's decree and immediately mobilized 30,000 elite troops, giving them only half a day to pack their belongings and depart at the appointed time.

Lan Yu stood on the high platform of the training ground, watching the soldiers below running back and forth, tidying up armor and provisions, a scene of bustling activity.

Looking at this elite force, he couldn't help but fantasize about how he would defeat the Northern Yuan and achieve great merit in this expedition.

He was so excited that he thought he would be unmatched in the court in the future, and he couldn't wait to break camp and set off.

He needed to get to the battlefield as quickly as possible!

Lan Yu never expected that his trip would end in failure.

Because several people arrived at the battlefield faster than him!

……

Let's go back a few minutes.

Zhu Ming drove the supercar that was transformed from the Somersault Cloud, carrying Empress Ma and Xu Miaoyun as they sped freely through the sky, having a wonderful time!

When they first took off, Empress Ma and Xu Miaoyun were both extremely flustered, their hands clenched tightly together, fearing that they might fall off the clouds again while flying.

The fact that they managed to hold back from wetting themselves in fear already shows that they have pretty good mental fortitude.

After flying for a while, the two found that nothing was wrong. The auspicious cloud beneath their feet was as stable as flat ground, without the slightest turbulence.

Only then did the two of them feel relieved, and their courage gradually grew.

The two sat in their seats, leaned out of the car door and looked down, taking in the magnificent scenery of the vast land.

The mountains, cities, fields, and rivers stretched out beneath my feet, with flocks of geese flying alongside the car.

The unprecedented and magnificent scenery stirred the hearts of the two, filling them with awe and excitement.

Empress Ma was utterly awestruck, murmuring to herself, "I never imagined I would be overlooking the world as a deity, with the vast land stretching out before me. It is truly magnificent and breathtaking!"

Look, that's what happens when someone is educated; their speech is so pleasant!

If it were Zhu Ming, he would only say: "Holy crap, awesome!"