Upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words.
Zhu Biao beside him said nothing, but his expression made it clear that he did not oppose it either. He, too, wanted an answer.
"This subject accepts the decree."
Without any hesitation, Jiang Yan immediately called toward the hall entrance, "Invite the ladies and County Princesses into the hall to attend the Emperor."
As soon as his words fell.
Consort Chen, along with Zhu Biao's other two Consorts, entered the main hall of Wenyuan Pavilion.
Zhu Biao was not overly indulgent in matters of women. Compared to his father, he had only four Consorts.
After entering the hall.
The four Consorts and several County Princesses all arrived. When they saw Zhu Yuanzhang seated upon the Dragon Throne above,
they did not dare hesitate in the slightest and immediately knelt. "This concubine pays respects to Your Majesty. May Your Majesty live ten thousand years, ten thousand years, ten thousand times ten thousand years."
"This grandson pays respects to Imperial Grandfather. May Your Majesty live ten thousand years, ten thousand years, ten thousand times ten thousand years."
Everyone knelt and shouted in unison.
"Enough."
"Rise."
Zhu Yuanzhang's expression was cold. With a raised hand, an oppressive, suffocating majesty filled the entire hall.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, Imperial Grandfather."
Everyone gave their thanks and slowly rose, but they remained extremely restrained. They did not even dare raise their heads to look directly at him, afraid of offending the Imperial Countenance.
"Today."
"The Imperial Guard entered the Eastern Palace under my decree."
"I want to clarify a few matters."
"But I do not like lies. My eyes can see through people's hearts, and no one can deceive me. If anyone dares spout nonsense before me, I will never spare them." Zhu Yuanzhang swept his gaze across the crowd, his