Such sorrow was naturally beyond words.
But things had already reached this point.
And that was enough.
Their dearest family member would finally regain his identity and return.
The court was stunned.
The revelation that Zhu Ying was the Ming Dynasty's Imperial Eldest Grandson, Zhu Xiongying, was simply earth-shattering.
"I am Zhu Xiongying."
"The most regrettable Imperial Eldest Grandson in history, the Imperial Eldest Grandson who had been showered with countless affections."
"So it really was me."
Even with Zhu Ying's own ability to endure, he felt as though thunder had exploded in his ears. His heart pounded wildly.
If he was Zhu Xiongying...
Then the notion of leaving the Ming Dynasty to establish a nation elsewhere was nothing but a joke. The entire Ming Dynasty would one day be his—this vast empire, an empire of seventy or eighty million people.
It was unimaginable!
Throughout the entire court,
aside from the ministers' discussions, no one could calm down after such a world-shaking revelation.
After it continued for quite some time,
Zhu Yuanzhang finally spoke.
"Enough."
"Continue reading."
"No matter what, read all of the Empress's decree first." Zhu Yuanzhang spoke slowly.
"This minister obeys."
Han Yike answered respectfully, shifting his gaze away from Zhu Ying.
"I hoped that my grandson could enjoy peace and tranquility among the common folk, that all his wishes would come true and every request be answered. Thus, he was named Zhu Ying."
"Xiongying."
"If this decree sees the light of day, it means that you have met your Imperial Grandfather and your father."
"Grandmother was useless. I could not protect you. But Grandmother is about to die, and this is all I can do. If you can acknowledge your Imperial Grandfather again and return to your ancestral roots, then even in death, Grandmother can finally