Volume One, Chapter 21: Zhu Biao Becomes the Yongle Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang Becomes the Retired Emperor

“Father, are you truly willing to let me ascend the throne, allowing you to become the Retired Emperor?” Zhu Biao asked in disbelief.

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced around at everyone present, then spoke to Empress Ma and Zhu Xiongying. “Sister, you and Xiongying go back to the palace and prepare some food. I have something to discuss with my eldest son and Doctor Xia.”

With that, Empress Ma and Zhu Xiongying descended from the second floor and left the clinic through the Moon Gate. Only Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Biao, and Xia Jingtian remained inside the ward.

Aware that Zhu Yuanzhang had dismissed Empress Ma and Zhu Xiongying for a reason, Xia Jingtian took the initiative to ask, “Your Majesty, the Great Ancestor, is there something you wish to ask me?”

Zhu Biao’s face was full of eager anticipation...

Tang Ling’s eyes brightened at the sight, mistakenly thinking it was some rare mineral. She squatted down to study the stone. Although Huo Xinchen had no clear idea about it either, the stone gave him a sense of something extraordinary.

Wu Yi never harbored hatred for his enemies; as long as they refrained from despicable acts, they deserved his respect. But he loathed betrayal with a deep disgust.

This immortal technique had cost him great effort to obtain from the main branch of the Qinggu lineage.

“Has it truly been canceled?” Huo Xinchen murmured softly. After all, Xuan Yue and the others had mentioned that whether the second round of eliminations would commence was still uncertain, given the extensive changes this year. Thus, such an outcome was understandable.

Once the intricate patterns covered the surface of the gate, the firmly shut doors slowly swung open to either side. A tremendous surge of spiritual energy poured forth, invigorating everyone’s spirits.

After the incident in the forest, Lu Jiu fully trusted Li Dongsheng. How could someone resembling a deity covet the Dayu Cauldron or the Lu family fortune? He knelt there, earnestly pleading with Li Dongsheng to help the Lu family.

Taking a deep breath, he held a fake flower and, with gentlemanly composure, approached Wang Fangfang.

After being pricked by the water needle, not only was his Black Dragon greatly affected, but his own efficiency in absorbing spiritual energy also dropped significantly.

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Bright clusters of light in shades of gray, off-white, white, and white-red made the detected void conspicuous.

“Seventeen? What about seventeen?” Chen Qiaoying looked puzzled. Did that number have something to do with her?

Liang Bozhao’s lips curled into a fond smile, his expression tender as he let her play with his hand.

At that moment, a tall figure appeared at the staircase entrance; Yang Qingluo stood up and headed out.

“Brother, you’re not seriously trying to fool people with those breeding preparations, are you?” Zhao Guohui became excited upon hearing that number.

Dressed in an elegant, almost ethereal green tail skirt with hairpins and jewelry, she fell to the ground in a rather awkward posture.

However, upon seeing the emperor bestow gifts upon the Four Virtuous Ones, envy and jealousy shifted to them now.

Meanwhile, Liang Bozhao had already led his troops to suppress the rebellion, intimidating the surrounding barbarians from daring to invade. Returning to the capital was now urgent.

“Maybe he worries because you’re getting older,” Ning Xiang said sweetly, then chuckled softly, her smile purer than a lotus blossom.

Sun Yanling’s sword traced a streak of light like a dense net. The five arrows shot at her somehow brushed against the sword light and were deflected back, shooting towards their attackers.

Actually, Bai Yanwei had known about his presence when she brought him back. At that time, she said he was kept to protect her safety.

When she woke again, Cang Qianyuan and Qing Mo were awake too, but their expressions were grim, sitting silently nearby.

Guihua quickly found an aluminum lunchbox, washed it, added mushrooms, packed rice, placed a chicken drumstick on top, and filled a large bag with hawthorn and walnut kernels, then handed it all to Sun Chan.

These three children moved An Ran deeply. Adversity truly shapes people; children cannot live too smoothly, especially those born in the apocalypse who are wiser but must bear far greater pressure than those before it.

As for why he said to give himself a chance, it was entirely a show for Zheng Mi. In truth, it wasn’t a chance at freedom but an opportunity to silence someone permanently.

Sun Chan was not easy to get along with and was not cheerful by nature. When faced with her biological father whom she disliked, she didn’t know how to speak, seeming somewhat embarrassed and fleeing.

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Qin Wan kept silent, while Xu Xiaosheng fanned the flames beside her, calling out “big boss” smoothly, looking ever more like a sycophant.

“Hmph.” Jigang Shengzheng snorted irritably, turning away and muttering a few words, “Country bumpkin from Tosa.”

Sun Chan then noticed a trail of muddy footprints on the floor, left by Bai Fanglan when she came. She was about to find a cloth to wipe it up.

Because of such circumstances, though hesitant about the drowning incident, they trusted the Yang family and obeyed their aunt’s arrangements to marry into the Yang clan.

I nodded vigorously, agreed on a time, said goodbye to Uncle Gen, then hurried back to our room. Such news had to be shared quickly with Qin Fan and the others.

Last time in the hospital ward, with just a few words, he had easily persuaded Ye Yaotiao to accept his proposal. Today, after much effort, he had failed. Where had the problem lain?

As the massive Alpha vessel collapsed into the sea, it signified the demise of this old-generation robot, as well as the battle-hardened Northern Bear and Northern Cat.

The sleeping consciousness blurred, losing all resistance and even despair. His mind became utterly blank.

The day before yesterday, while she was still asleep at home, she suddenly received a call from Han Shaoxun. Han said nothing but asked if she knew Ye Yaotiao’s new phone number. Xu Wenwen was baffled and asked when Ye had changed her number.

“Now you’re worried about your own position!” Such a sudden remark from Luka cut Theodore II off sharply. He widened his eyes and pricked up his ears, as if he had misheard.

After all, we were still students. If Wang Sun did anything today, he would surely go to jail.

Old Madman Duan was shocked. He hadn’t expected Ye Feng to have such fierce power. If not for his formidable Demonic Skill, he might have been defeated by Ye Feng’s strike.

“Bah! With such little skill, you dare to be arrogant in front of our Tomb Robbers?” The fat man spat disdainfully at the fallen corpse demon’s body.