Even at his peak, he was no match for the emperor, so naturally he shouldn't be thinking about it too much now; it's unrealistic.

The same logic applies to civil officials. They may have seemed more powerful recently, but if they can't even handle the military officials, they certainly can't control the supreme imperial power. This isn't just because the Hu Weiyong case led to the abolition of the prime minister system; it's simply the emperor's suppression of the civil official group.

If civil and military officials couldn't contend with imperial power, then the imperial clan was even less of a threat. Previously, members of the imperial clan were trembling before Emperor Zhu, essentially obeying his every command. But now, despite being a generation younger than many members of the imperial clan, Zhu Yunying's decrees were law, and the imperial clan had no choice but to obey.

Ultimately, it comes down to strength, which is indeed the most crucial and direct factor.

Zhu Yunying was actually quite proud. Old Zhu left him a magnificent empire, and most of the internal and external obstacles had been cleared away. This meant that Zhu Yunying could do things freely without worrying about internal or external obstacles.

It's a pity that no one can protect Zhu Yunying now. He needs to step forward and take on more responsibility to protect his family and the country.

Listening to little Zhu's incessant chatter, and hearing Zhu Wenkun's occasional, somewhat disjointed words, Zhu Yunying felt an indescribable sense of peace. Perhaps it was the company of his family that allowed him to truly relax.

Governing the country was naturally the most important thing, but the company of his family was also the best way for Zhu Yunying to relax. The existence of these people also made Zhu Yunying realize that he was not only the supreme ruler, but also a living, breathing human being.

Therefore, it is necessary to balance work and life.