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

At first, Zhu Ming and Xu Miaoyun peeked out of the cloud carriage and looked down at the scenery below.

I saw an interesting scene.

The two little ones couldn't help but giggle.

Kids, when they have fun toys, they can't help but want to show them off to others, and they don't have any bad intentions!

Not long after, the smile on Zhu Ming's face slowly faded, and he lowered his head, turned around, and threw himself into Empress Ma's arms, looking somewhat dejected.

Empress Ma's heart tightened, and she quickly patted his back, asking anxiously, "What's wrong, Ming'er? Did you use too much of your supernatural powers and feel unwell? Why don't we land right now and I'll carry you back?"

Zhu Ming gently shook his head, buried his little head in her arms, and remained silent, only snuggling closer to her more obediently.

Upon seeing this, Empress Ma immediately turned to look at Xu Miaoyun, who had just been gazing out the window at the earth.

Xu Miaoyun's expression also turned slightly solemn as she softly explained, "Your Highness, just now His Highness looked down and saw countless refugees along the way. They were ragged, starving, and sleeping in the wilderness, living in extreme misery."

Empress Ma suddenly realized what was happening, and felt both pity and warmth for Zhu Ming.

Since her youngest son was born, she had always kept Zhu Ming by her side, and she knew her son's personality better than anyone else.

Although she may seem mischievous, naughty, and boastful on a daily basis, Zhu Ming is actually the kindest and most compassionate of her children.

Seeing the suffering of the people, he felt unbearable pain at such a young age.

Empress Ma felt a surge of relief and was thinking about how to comfort the little one.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Ming suddenly broke free from her embrace.

The little one stood on the chair, hands on hips, chest puffed out, looking extremely serious and earnest, and loudly declared to Empress Ma and Xu Miaoyun:

"Mother! I've made up my mind! From now on, I will prey on the people!"

Upon hearing this, the carriage fell into a deathly silence.

Empress Ma's expression suddenly changed, her pupils contracted sharply, and she exclaimed in shock and anxiety, "Ming'er! Where did you hear this? Do you know what it means to exploit and oppress the people?!"

Zhu Yuanzhang hated corrupt officials and those who exploited the people the most in his life.

She never imagined that her well-behaved child would say such rebellious things!

If Chongba were to hear this, what would become of him?

Faced with the Empress Dowager's questioning,

Zhu Ming wasn't intimidated at all; instead, he raised his small face confidently and said, "Of course I know! Exploiting the people means ensuring that everyone in the world can eat meat and fish every day!"

The reprimand that Empress Ma was about to utter caught in her throat.

She turned her head and exchanged a glance with Xu Miaoyun, who was also stunned beside her. The two looked at each other, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

So this is how this little guy understands the exploitation of the common people!

Empress Ma suppressed a laugh and asked softly, "Ming'er, is that really what you think?"

Zhu Ming nodded vigorously, his small face full of solemnity, and continued with his startling statement: "I will not only prey on the people, I will also exploit them!"

"I'm going to stipulate that they're only allowed to work four hours a day!"

"And they only provide three meals a day plus snacks, but it's all you can eat!"

"And they only get milk in the morning!"

"Besides that, I only allow them to work five days a week!"

"I can only take a holiday during the Chinese New Year, and it's only for two short months—not a single day more!"

After listening to this shocking "exploitation theory".

Empress Ma could no longer contain herself; a smile spread across her face, a mixture of relief and amusement.

Xu Miaoyun couldn't help but chuckle, and said helplessly, "Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, it would be best to send the Sixth Prince to school as soon as possible. If he doesn't learn to read, he'll likely make even more of a fool of himself in the future."

Empress Ma smiled and nodded: "I am currently searching far and wide for renowned teachers, and Ming'er will begin his education soon."

As they chatted and laughed, the majestic and magnificent capital city of Nanjing came into view in the distance.

At this moment, beneath the city gates of the capital.

The city's commander stood with his hands behind his back, solemnly addressing his soldiers.

"Everyone, pay close attention! This is the capital of the Ming Dynasty, the imperial city! It's filled with princes, nobles, and important officials!"

"Guarding the gates is of paramount importance! We must strictly check everyone entering the city; anyone whose identity is unclear shall not be allowed to enter!"

"Don't even mention strangers, today even a fly will have to be thoroughly searched before being allowed in!"

The soldiers stood at attention and obeyed orders without daring to slack off in the slightest.

At this moment, a young soldier couldn't help but speak up, "Second Uncle..."

The city's commander immediately became agitated: "What are you calling me 'Second Uncle'? Who's your Second Uncle? I already said we should use titles when we're at work!"

The soldier immediately straightened his back, saluted properly, and said, "Reporting to the General!"

The leader nodded in satisfaction. "That's more like it. Now, what is it?"

The soldier hesitated and said, "General, no matter how well we guard the city gates, what if someone flies in from the sky?"

Before he could finish speaking, the leader burst out laughing, his face full of mockery. "Nonsense! That's utter nonsense!"

"Wang Xiaoer, did you go to a brothel last night and shoot your brain out?"

"The city walls here are over twenty meters high. Who could fly over them? Are you treating martial arts stories like reality?!"

Wang Xiaoer was scolded so badly that he kept his head down like a dog.

The leader was just about to say a few more words.

Another soldier loosened his grip, and his spear fell to the ground with a thud. He pointed to the sky and said in a trembling voice.

"General... look! Something flew in!"

The leader turned his head impatiently and glanced over.

Just one glance!

He froze completely in place, his mind going blank.

High above, a myriad of rays of light illuminated the sky.

Nine auspicious dragons, their scales and claws flying, exuding a majestic aura, were pulling a magnificent celestial palace cloud chariot as it slowly swept across the sky above the city gate!

The scene was sacred and majestic, utterly awe-inspiring!

At this moment, Wang Xiaoer finally found an opportunity and weakly added, "Second Uncle... they... they entered the city without even being searched..."

"Search your mother's head!"

The city's garrison commander slapped him hard, startled and panicked, and roared, "What are you all standing there for! Immediately sound the alarm throughout the city! Inform the commander-in-chief!!!"

In an instant, the extraordinary phenomenon of nine dragons pulling a palanquin swept across the entire city of Nanjing.

The entire city's residents, merchants, pedestrians, and officials rushed out of their houses and streets, staring blankly at the sky.

Nine true dragons soaring through the sky is an auspicious omen rarely seen throughout history.

What's even more chilling is that this incredibly noble dragon was merely used as animal power to pull carts!

The crowd was deeply shaken, their hearts filled with boundless awe and reverence.

Even the dragon is only fit to pull a chariot, so what kind of extraordinary status does the person sitting inside the cloud chariot possess?

Could it be the Heavenly Emperor descending to earth?!

The whole city was in uproar, and people's hearts were trembling!

……

Meanwhile, in the Imperial Study of the Palace.

Because Zhu Yuanzhang was overworked yesterday,

I finally got a good rest today and slept soundly.

He slept for a full six or seven hours, and when he opened his eyes it was already evening.

The first thing he did upon waking was to ask the palace servants, and upon learning that Empress Ma and the Sixth Prince had not yet returned.

Zhu Yuanzhang was instantly filled with anxiety and felt restless.

Xiuying and Ming'er went out early this morning and haven't returned yet. Could something have happened to them?

Zhu Yuanzhang became increasingly anxious.

Just then, a series of exclamations suddenly erupted outside the palace, the noise echoing throughout the palace grounds.