By the time the court had discussed and decided to teach the Japanese a lesson, Wang Yuanhao had already led his men to tie up the Shogun tightly.
Pu Chun followed along, not daring to disobey the palace's secrets, and tried to find ways to increase the casualties.
The burning, killing, and looting came again and again, but even killing a million rabbits one by one would be a huge undertaking.
Furthermore, if they are pushed too far, these people might rise up in resistance, which would cause them considerable trouble.
To this end, they even planted people within the Japanese ranks to incite them to fight amongst themselves. This weakened their strength while simultaneously achieving their goal of killing.
He even cut out the tongues of many Japanese slaves and sent them to Southeast Asia to do hard labor. Yet, even so, there were still so many of them.
However, Wang Yuanhao and the other deputy generals looked at him with increasingly strange eyes, as if they were looking at a statement.
Unfortunately, he couldn't explain what had happened. Otherwise, if Consort Cheng's reputation was damaged, he wouldn't escape unscathed.
Of those who bribed their way into joining them back then, only a few honest ones remain. Those who committed heinous crimes and have countless blood debts have all died legitimately and legally over the years.
Many people contributed to the maritime industry and reaped considerable benefits through their deaths. Pu Chun understood this clearly, and therefore understood the meaning of loyalty even more.
Pu Chun's hair had turned white with worry. Staring at the tea in front of him, he wondered if he should cause a few accidental fires.
Anyway, it's autumn now, the weather is dry, so it wouldn't be surprising if a few big fires broke out. Perhaps a smallpox outbreak would be even more convenient; after all, they've all been vaccinated against smallpox, so they won't get infected...
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Sun Miaoqing was unaware that Pu Chun's hair was falling out in clumps because of her order, and he looked ten years older in just two months.
Hongzhou grew up quickly, and his clothes had to be made every month.
She has to pay some attention to these things, otherwise people will say that she, as the mother, is not attentive and leaves everything to the nannies.
The Shu brocade with the Four Heavenly Kings hunting lions pattern featuring a giant red orangutan is meticulously stitched and exquisitely patterned. Although no gold or silver thread was used, it shimmers and shines with unparalleled luxury.
Hongzhou rushed in like a whirlwind and threw himself into Sun Miaoqing's arms.
"Mother, Hongzhou hasn't seen you for more than ten hours. I miss you so much. Mother, do you miss Hongzhou?"
"There's no need to think so much. Lady Yu made you a dress. Since you're here, try it on and see if it fits."
"Rose, take the Fifth Prince inside to change."
Hongzhou changed his clothes and came out, wearing a bright red brocade robe with a white jade belt. A sachet with copper coin and taotie patterns and a jade pendant with intertwined dragon patterns hung at his waist.
What a lovely baby with rosy lips, white teeth, and a fair complexion!
"Let your mother take a good look. Indeed, clothes make the man and the horse makes the saddle. You look even more adorable in this outfit."
Hongzhou said, "No, Hongzhou looks good in anything and is always lovable."
Sun Miaoqing said, "What Mother says goes, and you're not allowed to talk back."
Hongzhou shook his head. "The master said that everything should be based on reason, and if you are wrong, you should admit it."
"Father also said that Mother likes to argue and be unreasonable, and even when she's wrong, she's right. He told me to learn from Mother's good points and not to learn her bad habits."
Sun Miaoqing put her hands on her hips and asked, "Did your father tell me what my mother's good points are and what her bad points are?"
Hongzhou's eyes darted around, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "Father said that you are not good in any way, and you are not like a woman at all."
After saying that, she immediately ran behind Rose and hid, then peeked out and continued, "But Mother, don't worry, Father also said that no matter how bad you are, you are still my mother."
“I will definitely take good care of you in the future, and make sure that your wife comes to your room to pay her respects every day, so that she can enjoy being a mother-in-law to her heart’s content.”
Sun Miaoqing's eyes hardened. That fat orange cat, always talking badly about her in front of the child. He's ruined her perfectly good child!
Seeing this, Hongzhou tried to run away, but Sun Miaoqing immediately stopped him.
"Stop right there and explain yourself. Who said that? What do you mean by 'fulfilling your mother-in-law's desires'? Do you know that's called outsourcing your filial piety?"
Hongzhou said with a smile, "I overheard what Lady Qi and Third Brother were saying while hiding in a corner."
"Mother, what does 'filial piety outsourcing' mean?"
Sun Miaoqing said, "They don't take care of their own mothers and leave everything to the Fujin (wife of the deceased), which is called 'filial piety outsourcing'."
"Why are you eavesdropping? Let me tell you, the person I raised is you, not your future wife."
"If you dare to be unfilial and try to hand me over to someone else, I'll beat you to death!"
Hongzhou said with a smile, "Mother, you said that I'm all grown up now and you won't hit me anymore. You've changed your mind again. No wonder Father Emperor said you're hard to raise."
Sun Miaoqing was so angry that her eyes widened. She picked up the feather duster stuck in the side and chased after Hongzhou.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. The Fifth Prince is still young."
"He's still young, am I that old? Get out of my way!"
Rose couldn't stop him; she and Liuli and the others chased after him outside. Hongzhou shouted as he ran.
"Father, save me! Mother is going to kill someone!"
"Stop right there! No matter how much you scream, it won't do you any good. Today, I'm going to teach you a lesson."
Enraged, Sun Miaoqing grabbed a feather duster and ran even faster. Soon she was panting heavily when she bumped into Fatty Orange, who had just finished lunch at Yikun Palace and was out for a stroll with Consort Hua.
Hongzhou pitifully hid behind the big fat orange, but didn't forget to tattle.
"Father, save me! Consort Hua, save me! My mother is going to beat me to death!"
Consort Hua tenderly held Hongzhou in her arms, saying, "Let me see if he's hurt anywhere."
Hongzhou shook his head, "I ran fast, Mother couldn't catch up."
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects. May Your Majesty be well."
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