The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 769 What qualifications does he have to inherit the throne?

After saying that, Chang Yuchun suddenly swung his palm and slapped his own crown.

"boom!"

With a muffled thud, Chang Yuchun fell to the ground, dead.

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Chang Yuchun's corpse without a shred of pity. This "dead man" had dared to hold her hostage; he deserved to die!

"Your Majesty, what should we do now?" Ji Gang asked.

A glint of cunning flashed in Zhu Xiong Ying's eyes. "Return to the palace! I will make those treacherous officials pay the price!"

……

Upon returning to the palace, Zhu Xiong Ying immediately ordered the arrest of all officials involved in the rebellion.

A bloody purge unfolded in the capital.

Countless officials were beheaded, and rivers of blood flowed.

Zhu Xiong Ying sat on the dragon throne, looking down at the trembling officials below, his heart filled with smugness.

"Hmph! I'd like to see who dares to rebel now!"

Just then, a eunuch rushed in in a panic.

"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! The Crown Prince... His Highness the Crown Prince..."

"What happened to the Crown Prince?" Zhu Xiong Ying's heart sank, and an ominous premonition surged into her mind.

"His Highness the Crown Prince... he... he has ascended the throne!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xiong Ying was struck dumb, completely stunned on the spot...

Zhu Xiong Ying was struck dumb, his entire body stiffening on the dragon throne. The Crown Prince... had ascended the throne? How could this be? He was clearly the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty!

"Who is the Crown Prince?" Zhu Xiong Ying's voice was hoarse, trembling with disbelief.

The eunuch trembled with fear, kneeling on the ground and kowtowing repeatedly. "Your Majesty...it is...it is the eldest grandson of the Emperor, Zhu Yunwen..."

Zhu Yunwen! Zhu Xiong Ying's grandson! He actually ascended the throne?! This is utterly ridiculous! The emperor is still alive, and his grandson dares to usurp the throne!

Anger erupted from the depths of Zhu Xiong Ying's heart like a volcanic eruption!

"You audacious traitor!" Zhu Xiong Ying roared, standing up abruptly, his dragon robe fluttering in the wind. "Guards! Convey my decree: summon all the Imperial Guards and follow me to execute this traitor!"

However, he was met with complete silence.

The main hall was empty except for a few eunuchs and palace maids who knelt on the ground, trembling, not daring to breathe.

Zhu Xiong Ying's heart sank. He understood; he had been completely sidelined!
"Where is Ji Gang? Where are the Embroidered Uniform Guards? Where have they all gone?!" Zhu Xiong Ying roared.

An old eunuch raised his head tremblingly and said, "Your Majesty, Commander Ji... has also... has also been... placed under house arrest by His Highness the Crown Prince..."

Zhu Xiong Ying felt a wave of dizziness and almost fainted. The empire he had painstakingly built had been taken away by his own grandson!
"Good! Good! Good!" Zhu Xiong Ying said "good" three times in a row, each word filled with deep-seated hatred. "Zhu Yunwen, you're very good! I will make you pay the price!"

He suppressed his rage, took a deep breath, and tried to calm himself. Now, he had to find a way to escape the palace, rally his old troops, and reclaim everything that was rightfully his!
"Let's go! We're going to the inner palace!" A resolute glint flashed in Zhu Xiong Ying's eyes.

The imperial harem was his last hope. There were still his concubines, his princes and grandsons. If he could find them, there was still a chance to turn the tide!

Zhu Xiong Ying, accompanied by several loyal eunuchs and palace maids, stealthily made his way to the inner palace.

However, the sight of the harem plunged him into despair once again.

Chaos reigned in the palace, filled with cries and screams. Zhu Yunwen's soldiers were searching everywhere for Zhu Xiong Ying's family.

Zhu Xiong Ying's concubines were all imprisoned, while his princes and grandsons were nowhere to be found. "Yun Wen! You beast!" Zhu Xiong Ying's eyes were bloodshot, his heart filled with endless grief and indignation.

Just then, a familiar figure appeared in front of him.

"Father!"

It was his son, Zhu Biao!

Zhu Xiong Ying was overjoyed and rushed over. "Biao'er, it's so good to know you're alright!"

However, Zhu Biao's face showed no joy, but rather indifference.

"Father, you should just surrender," Zhu Biao said coldly.

Zhu Xiong Ying was stunned. "Biao'er, what are you saying? You... why are you helping that traitor Yun Wen?"

Zhu Biao sighed and said, "Father, you are old and it's time for you to abdicate. Yunwen is young and promising; he is the hope for the future of the Ming Dynasty."

"Shut up!" Zhu Xiong Ying roared. "I am the Emperor of the Great Ming! What right does that traitor Yunwen have to inherit the throne!"

Zhu Biao shook his head and said, "Father, you are too stubborn. You have lost the hearts of the people and the army. You have no chance to turn the tide."

"No! I don't believe it!" Zhu Xiong Ying roared. "I am invincible! I will definitely take back everything that belongs to me!"

Having said that, Zhu Xiong Ying drew his sword and pointed it at Zhu Biao. "Biao'er, if you remain obstinate, don't blame me for disregarding our father-son relationship!"

A flicker of pain crossed Zhu Biao's eyes, but he still shook his head firmly. "Father, you should go. I won't let you hurt Yunwen."

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at his unfamiliar son, his heart filled with sorrow. He never imagined that his most beloved son would betray him!

"Fine! Fine! Fine!" Zhu Xiong Ying said "fine" three times, his eyes filled with disappointment and despair. "Since that's how it is, then don't blame me for being ruthless!"

After saying that, Zhu Xiong Ying suddenly swung his sword and slashed at Zhu Biao!

At this critical moment, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Zhu Biao.

"when!"

A crisp metallic clang rang out, and sparks flew everywhere.

Zhu Xiong Ying's sword was blocked.

The one who blocked his sword was a woman dressed in white.

This woman was none other than Liu Ruyan, Zhu Xiong Ying's most beloved concubine.

“Ruyan, you…” Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Liu Ruyan, his eyes filled with shock.

Liu Ruyan didn't speak, but stood silently in front of Zhu Biao, protecting him with her own body.

Zhu Xiong Ying was filled with mixed emotions as he watched this scene unfold. He hadn't expected that Liu Ru Yan would step forward to protect Zhu Biao at this critical moment.

"Ruyan, why did you do this?" Zhu Xiong Ying's voice trembled, filled with disbelief.

Liu Ruyan raised her head, looking at Zhu Xiong Ying with sorrow in her eyes. "Your Majesty, I am only doing this for your own good."

"For my own good?" Zhu Xiong Ying sneered. "You're helping a traitor!"

Liu Ruyan shook her head and said, "Your Majesty, you have already lost. If you continue to be stubborn, you will only harm yourself and all of us."

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Liu Ru Yan, his heart filled with pain and struggle. He knew Liu Ru Yan was right, but he couldn't accept the fact.

How could he, the mighty emperor of the Ming Dynasty, possibly lose?

"No! I don't believe it!" Zhu Xiong Ying roared, and swung his sword again, aiming at Liu Ru Yan!
(End of this chapter)