As an official, what's wrong with raising a few monsters?

Chapter 127: The Assassination King
the other side,
Deep in the palace, in the Xiuxin Palace,
The emperor on the coiled dragon couch suddenly opened his eyes, his cloudy pupils reflecting the flickering candlelight.

"Huhuhu~"

A nameless wind suddenly blew up, and the candle flames in the hall swayed in the wind.

The flames jumped, appearing and disappearing.

Gradually, one went out, then two, then three, then four...

All the candles were extinguished in just a few breaths.

In the darkness, Xiao Yu slowly raised his head with a frown.

Little by little, his calm expression began to turn wild and ferocious.

Visibly, his jet-black hair began to turn gray from the roots, and his face seemed to become more haggard.

what happened? !
Xiao Yu felt that his body was as heavy as if it were filled with lead, and even lifting his fingers was difficult.

He stood up quickly, found a brocade box in the cabinet behind the Xiuxin Hall, and walked out quickly.

In the Hall of Nourishing Heart,

Xiao Yu sat in his seat, quietly looking at the pills in the brocade box, seeming a little hesitant.

When the brocade box was opened, the crystal clear pill lay quietly in the middle, and the fragrance of green bamboo filled the air.

He didn't know if it was his illusion, but he always felt that the taste seemed a little lighter.

there is a problem.

Something must have happened to the prince now!
The Imperial Master died too early!
When casting the curse on the prince, the imperial teacher fell seriously ill for a month and his magical powers became increasingly weak.

Xiao Yu once asked the Imperial Master indirectly whether he could cast a second curse on him, but the Imperial Master always avoided the question and played dumb with him.

That's why he simply gave up on this person, but he didn't expect that something would go wrong now.

The pill in his hand was given to him by Mingchen, but he didn't trust Mingchen completely, so he didn't take it.

He planned to take this medicine when he had no other options.

Xiao Yu was silent for a moment, then finally picked up the medicine and put it in his mouth.

He had a short life to begin with, and now that something had gone wrong, he was afraid he wouldn't be able to get the elixir of immortality.

In an instant, the fragrance spread in the mouth, and some strength surged in the heart and flowed to every part of the body.

Xiao Yu's face also became a little redder.

This pill tastes like alcohol.

Fortunately... Mingchen didn't lie to him.

"Is there any news from Li Shuang?"

The guard walked over quickly, and before he could say anything, Xiao Yu leaned forward and asked urgently.

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is gravely ill. His hair and beard have turned completely white, and he is showing all the signs of aging. He is bedridden and in critical condition. No medicine can cure him."

Xiao Yu's pupils suddenly dilated when he heard this.

Although he had some guesses, he was still shocked when he heard the news.

The monarch, who usually did not show his emotions on his face and was good at disguising himself, was stunned this time, lost in thought.

Anxiety and helplessness seemed to be written all over his face.

How could this be?
The imperial teacher calculated that the prince could live for at least another three years.

Why so fast?
What would he do if the prince died at this time?
The elixir of immortality needs to speed up the process!
With such a sudden death, who should be called upon to handle government affairs? Mingchen? Xiao Xinyue? Or Dong Zhenghong?

In a short period of time, all kinds of thoughts swirled in Xiao Yu's mind.

After a long silence, he stood up and said, "Go to the East Palace immediately!"

No matter what, he had to go to the Prince's Mansion in person to see what was going on!

The guards below flashed their eyes when they heard this: "Yes!"

……

The weather is bad today. There is no sun in the sky, dark clouds are covering the sky, strong winds are blowing, and it is raining continuously.

Xiao Yu usually stays in the palace and rarely leaves. He actually likes this kind of weather and it is very comfortable to rest.

Once you go out, it’s different.

The gloomy sky was just like his mood at the moment.

The dragon chariot was moving at the fastest speed on the deserted official road. This time Xiao Yu was traveling suddenly and there was no fanfare.

Xiao Yu sat in the dragon chariot, his face changing from gloomy to bright.

He didn't know if it was because of the rain or if it was his illusion, but he always felt a little uneasy.

He thought about and summarized everything that happened today in his mind, and always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't put his finger on it.

The Prince's Mansion was very close to the Imperial Palace and we arrived there quickly.

The dragon chariot stopped at the gate of the prince's mansion, and guards stood on both sides, holding umbrellas in their hands, ready to welcome the emperor.

at this time,

Suddenly, a bolt of lightning streaked across the sky, and a flash of light illuminated several faces hiding in the shadows.

The curtain was slowly opened by the guards.

"Boom boom boom!"

The sound of thunder was deafening, and the lightning split the clouds, just like God swinging his sword and slashing down on the earth.

Xiao Yu seemed to have sensed something, and his eyes suddenly shrank.

He has always been scheming and has a very good facial expression management. However, at this moment, his face collapsed and he kept shrinking back, looking panicked.

“No…I’m not going!”

"Go back to the palace!"

The ominous premonition grew stronger and stronger, and he no longer wanted to stay here.

The prince is dead, and what happens next can be dealt with later.

only……

However, the guards did not lower the curtain and obey the imperial edict.

His eyes flashed, and he suddenly jumped up, his body suddenly stood up and moved forward, and the hidden sword in his hand accurately stabbed Xiao Yu's heart.

It all happened so fast that the other guards had no time to react.

Xiao Yu is not Qin Lou. He is just an old emperor who lives a life of luxury and has lived in a dark place for many years. Not to mention being proficient in martial arts, he is even a little sub-healthy.

How to defeat a well-trained guard.

"Puch!"

The sound of the sword tip entering the flesh was heard.

Xiao Yu's eyes widened, staring in disbelief at the stoic guard before him. He stared blankly down, his hand tightly gripping his other wrist. Unbeknownst to him, a poison-tipped hidden blade had pierced the five-clawed golden dragon, piercing its eye.

The dagger had pierced the heart, and blood was gushing out desperately.

The Human King is also a human being. If he is injured, he will bleed and die.

What does it feel like?
Xiao Yu had never felt this way before.

A severe pain came, blood gushed out, staining the dragon robe, and vitality dissipated bit by bit, and the world in front of him became more and more hazy.

He kept shaking his body and struggling hard, his eyes fixed on the person in front of him, with a hint of pleading in them.

At this time, he was no longer a noble emperor, but just an ordinary old man struggling to survive.

"Whoosh!"

at the same time,

The sound of sharp arrows breaking through the air was heard outside the dragon chariot. Before the guards could protect the emperor, they fell to the ground with a muffled groan.

"you……"

Xiao Yu opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a complete sentence. A few tears squeezed out of the corners of his wrinkled eyes.

The guard in front of him had a very steady hand.

Even after doing something like assassinating the king and killing his driver, he was still able to remain calm.

How did that happen?

How did that happen?

Isn’t he the Immortal King and the ruler of the Eternal Dynasty?

Time seemed to stand still in the last few seconds.

Xiao Yu's mind was racing, and he seemed unwilling to believe what was happening before his eyes.

This must be a dream!
He woke up from his dream, and everything will return to normal!

Mingchen had told him that he was born with the will of heaven and was destined to establish an immortal dynasty.

The Human King is immortal...he is a god!

Why...why...

Mingchen! You lied to me!!!

The young face who was talking eloquently in the hall appeared before his eyes, but Xiao Yu couldn't help roaring in his heart.

Vitality gradually faded and consciousness gradually became blurred.

It must be a dream! It must be a dream!
After a sleep, he would wake up in that magnificent palace.

Thinking of this, the old dragon who brought disaster to the country slowly closed his eyes.

A man who had sought immortality all his life finally met his end at the doorstep of his own son, who had absorbed half of his lifespan.

"Boom boom boom!"

The moment Xiao Yu closed his eyes, the world seemed to have changed.

The sky was dark and opaque, with countless lightning bolts flashing and thunder roaring.

The drizzle suddenly turned into a heavy downpour, pouring down.

The subjects in the prosperous Yueyang City were unaware that a world-changing event was happening in this thunderous and rainy day.

In front of the gate of the Prince's Mansion, the dragon chariot was parked quietly.

The corpse, with a crossbow arrow stuck in it and no life left, lay there quietly.

The blood melted into the rain, and the cinnabar blood lines fell into the cracks between the stone bricks and disappeared bit by bit.

Not long after, several figures slowly walked out of the Prince's Mansion.

In front of the gate, continuous rain fell on the oil-paper umbrella, making bursts of fine sounds.

Under the umbrella, the prince was wearing a thick fur coat, his face was pale as paper, and his body was swaying, as if a gust of wind could blow him down.

"Your Highness, be careful..."

Beside him, the woman who had been with him for more than ten years held an umbrella and supported him carefully.

Her expression was somewhat complicated, showing both fear and worry.

The dragon chariot stopped at the door, and all those who deserved to die were dead.

She knew very well what her husband had done today.

She also knew very well what she had done.

The feeling of forcibly breaking the spell was not pleasant. Xiao Zhengyang felt as if all the blood in his body had been drained, he felt pain all over his body, his consciousness was blurred, and he could hardly stand.

But in this heavy rain, he still struggled to go out.

There are some things that he has to confirm personally before he can feel at ease.

"Xiao San, thank you for your hard work."

He nodded slightly towards the guard who assassinated the emperor.

The man bowed his head respectfully and said, "I am willing to share your worries, Your Highness."

The curtain of the dragon chariot was slowly lifted, and the lifeless king was leaning on the chair with his eyes closed.

The most noble person in this country died in such a simple way.

Xiao Zhengyang looked at this scene and his body shook.

He had been planning this for a long time, and he had imagined the result many times.

But when it really happened, he still couldn't control his emotions.

"Father...why did you have to go this far?"

He was a winner, but he didn't win much.

His clothes fluttered in the strong wind, and he looked at his father and whispered softly.

He didn't know whether what he did was right or wrong, but he had no choice.

Let future generations judge the merits and demerits...

"Boom boom boom~"

There were constant thunders in the sky, and although the people present were ordinary people, they also felt something unusual.

It seemed as if something was broken apart, and the heaven and earth seemed to have undergone some changes.

Xiao Zhengyang raised his head and looked in another direction: "Mingchen... I have come this far, I hope you will not let me down..."

Things have come to this point, the world has changed, and he can no longer turn back.

(End of this chapter)