Ming Dynasty: Pick up attributes from the battlefield to create the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 256 Zhu Yunwen's Transformation: Taking Down the Crown Prince's First Kill!

now!

Many of the Imperial Guards stationed at the Eastern Palace were secretly astonished upon seeing Zhu Yunwen's drastically changed demeanor.

The change in her demeanor is tremendous.

They can be distinguished almost at a glance.

In the past, Zhu Yunwen always walked with his head down, as if afraid that others would see him. He was extremely humble, even less than a commoner.

"I haven't met Young Master Yunhu yet."

The commander of the Golden Guard immediately shouted.

He then bowed deeply and said, "Greetings, Young Master Yuntong."

The surrounding guards also bowed in unison.

"kindness."

"No gift."

Zhu Yunwen nodded calmly, then stepped into the East Palace.

this moment.

Zhu Yunwen displayed the majesty of a legitimate son, which shocked the Imperial Guards outside the Eastern Palace.

Zhu Yunwen entered the Eastern Palace.

"Captain Li."

"Although you are now Prince Yunwen's bodyguard, no one in the Eastern Palace, except for the Imperial Guards, is allowed to carry weapons, so..."

After standing up straight, the commander of the Imperial Guard looked at Li Lidao.

"Rest assured, now that we are the guards of the Eastern Palace, we will naturally abide by the rules." Li Li smiled and waved his hand, and the guards behind him placed their weapons in front of the commander of the Golden Guard.

but.

After laying down their weapons.

The guards then pulled something out from behind their backs.

"These?"

The sight of the guards taking out wooden sticks again surprised the commander of the Imperial Guard.

"There shouldn't be any restrictions on carrying sticks inside the Eastern Palace, right?" Li Li asked with a smile.

"There have never been any restrictions on that," replied the commander of the Imperial Guard.

"That's good."

“We are ordered to serve as guards for Young Master Yuntong, so naturally we must protect him. Since we don’t have weapons, we should at least have some sticks,” Li Li said with a smile, and then pulled out a stick from behind his back.

The rules for the Crown Prince's Palace.

How could they not know?
Therefore, Lan Yu had already made preparations before Zhu Yunwen returned to the Eastern Palace.

"Please come in."

See this.

The commander of the Imperial Guard did not stop them, but stepped aside to let the twenty guards enter the East Palace.

"Thank you very much." Li Li said his thanks, and then led a group of guards toward the East Palace.

Look at their backs.

With a touch of melancholy, Chen Qing, a centurion of the Imperial Guard, said, "It seems that the situation in the Eastern Palace is about to change."

"Hundred households."

"what did you just say?"

A few guards nearby immediately gathered around, asking curiously.

"Just watch and see. Just like before, don't say anything, don't meddle, and do your job well."

"There are countless nobles in the Eastern Palace. If we offend them, we'll be courting death," Chen Qing said, glancing at his subordinates with a hint of warning.

"Yes Yes Yes."

The guards around him nodded repeatedly, not daring to ask any more questions.

Inside the East Palace!
After a long hiatus, I am back again.

For Zhu Yunwen, it meant a transformation and return after undergoing a baptism.

Although everything in the Eastern Palace seems unchanged, in reality, the key figure, Zhu Yunwen, has changed.

"The Lü family."

Zhu Yunwen stared at the road leading to the Eastern Palace, thinking coldly to himself.

He thought of the hatred for killing his mother and the hatred for harming his brother.

Zhu Yunwen's hatred was hard to quell.

And this time!
"Young Master Yunwen, you're finally back."

A voice that Zhu Yunwen remembered vividly came from the side.

She was one of Lü's personal maids, named Lü Dong. She was Lü's dowry maid and had been responsible for dealing with Zhu Yunwen all along.

It can be said.

From Zhu Yunwen's childhood to the present, this palace maid has relentlessly bullied him.

"and then?"

Zhu Yunwen turned his head and looked at the palace maid. His expression was calm and without any ripples, but he could not suppress the coldness on his face.

When he saw Zhu Yunwen's calm demeanor and the coldness in his eyes, he was struck by Zhu Yunwen's expression.

the first time.

Lü Dong felt an indescribable palpitation.

"This bastard seems to have changed?" Lu Dong thought to himself in surprise.

Even if you don't want to admit it, the Zhu Yunwen in front of you is not the same person you used to be.

In the past, Zhu Yunwen would have been like a mouse seeing a cat when he saw her, not daring to look her in the eye. But today, he actually dared to look her in the eye.
"You have just returned to the Eastern Palace, shouldn't you go and pay your respects to the Empress?"

"Does this kind of etiquette require a servant to teach it to me?" Lü Dong said sternly to Zhu Yunwen.

If it was before.

Upon hearing these words and the name of Lady Lü, Zhu Yunwen was so frightened that he trembled all over. Then, no matter what Lady Lü wanted to do, Zhu Yunwen obediently complied.

But today.

Zhu Yunwen remained indifferent as he watched.

"You know you are a slave."

"Since when did I, this young master, need a servant like you to teach me what to do?" Zhu Yunwen said coldly.

Hear this.

Lu Dong's expression changed, his eyes widened, and he stared at Zhu Yunwen in disbelief.

Clearly, she hadn't expected Zhu Yunwen to say such a thing, and she certainly hadn't expected him to dare to refute her.

"Could it be that Zhu Yunwen, that bastard, has really been taught something while staying at Lan Yu's residence?"

"Your Majesty's worries were indeed true."

"That fierce general Lan Yu is really courting death."

Seeing Zhu Yunwen like this, Lü Dong felt even more resentful. As Lü's confidante, she naturally put Lü's interests first in everything.

"It seems that after leaving the East Palace, you have become ignorant of your own limitations and have no respect for Her Majesty."

However, considering that he had suppressed Zhu Yunwen for so many years, Lü Dong was not afraid of anything and directly made sarcastic remarks.

"By order of Her Majesty."

"Please allow Young Master Tong to pass."

"Does Young Master Yunhu intend to refuse Her Majesty's order?"

“If you, young master, are unwilling to go and pay your respects yourself, then this servant will lend you a hand.” Lü Dong once again brought up the Lü family.

Followed.

A wave of his hand.

Several palace maids behind him suddenly stepped out, seemingly intending to forcibly attack Zhu Yunwen.

"hehe."

Seeing this, Zhu Yunwen smiled faintly.

next moment.

Footsteps sounded behind me.

Twenty guards, led by Li Li, quickly arrived behind Zhu Yunwen. Each of them was armed with a stick and exuded a menacing aura, making them appear as if they were not to be trifled with.

have to say.

Lan Yu certainly knows how to pick people.

The guards chosen for Zhu Yunwen this time were not only veterans who had seen blood, but also those who had a fierce appearance.

really.

The moment Lü Dong and the palace maids behind her saw these guards, their expressions all changed.

Obviously.

None of them expected that Zhu Yunwen would actually bring people into the Eastern Palace this time.

"Li Li," Zhu Yunwen called out.

"Your subordinate is here," Li Li replied immediately.

"I've heard from my maternal uncle that you are very familiar with the rules of the palace," Zhu Yunwen asked.

"Reporting to the young master."

“My wife was originally a palace maid, so I am somewhat familiar with the rules of the palace,” Li Li replied immediately.

"Then let me ask you."

"How should palace maids behave when they see you, young master?" Zhu Yunwen asked directly.

“You should kneel and bow in full respect. If you do not, it is a grave offense of disrespect. At best you will be flogged, at worst you will be executed,” Li Li replied loudly.

As soon as these words fell.

Lu Dong and the palace maids around her all changed their expressions, and a hint of panic was already showing.

For so many years, they have been trampling on Zhu Yunwen and bullying him. Zhu Yunwen has been submissive and submissive, and with the support of Lady Lü, they have long forgotten who Zhu Yunwen really is.

The eldest son of the Crown Prince.

In terms of status, he was the most distinguished person besides Crown Prince Zhu Biao.

"Then let me ask one more question."

"If any of these servants dare to lay a hand on me or try to coerce me, what shall I do?" Zhu Yunwen asked again, his cold gaze sweeping over the palace maids.

Under Zhu Yunwen's gaze, for the first time, they showed a look of fear and dread towards him.

"Slaves defying their masters."

"He should be executed!" Li Li shouted without hesitation.

"it is good."

Zhu Yunwen nodded in satisfaction.

Seeing the fear on the faces of the palace maids before him, Zhu Yunwen was very satisfied.

So many years.

They finally learned what fear was.

"Heaven cherishes life."

"I have just returned to the Eastern Palace, and it is during the New Year festival, so it is best not to kill any living beings."

"Someone is coming."

"Break the arms and legs of these lowly maids for me," Zhu Yunwen coldly ordered.

Listen to this.

Several palace maids around Lü Dong were immediately so frightened that they collapsed to their knees.

"Young master, spare my life!"

"Young master, spare my life... This servant dares not do it again, I dare not do it again."

……

Several palace maids immediately burst into tears.

But Lü Dong still forced himself to stand firm, staring intently at Zhu Yunwen, and said, "Zhu Yunwen, how dare you!"

"I am Her Majesty's personal maid."

"She is also the Empress's dowry maid. If you lay a hand on me, the Empress will not let you off."

now.

This Lü Dong even brought up the Lü family, trying to threaten Zhu Yunwen.

"This lowly servant dares to threaten me, young master."

"Beat him to death with sticks."

"As for the others, break their arms and legs." Zhu Yunwen smiled coldly and waved his hand.

As soon as the sound faded.

All twenty guards around him were ready to act at a moment's notice.

They were all veteran soldiers, with countless enemy lives on their hands; teaching a few palace maids a lesson would be a piece of cake for them.

They immediately surrounded the palace maids.

"beat."

Li Li shouted loudly.

The guards showed no mercy, brandishing their sticks and attacking the palace maids.

As for the palace maids other than Lü Dong, they directly attacked their hands and feet.

"Ah...ah..."

"Young master, spare my life..."

Screams echoed, and the sound of bones breaking could be heard, but the guards did not stop.

Lu Dong, his face ashen, was held aside by two guards. Seeing the miserable state of the palace maids, Lu Dong's face finally turned deathly pale with terror.

this moment.

She finally realized she was afraid.

Seeing Zhu Yunwen watching the execution with obvious pleasure, she finally realized that he wasn't trying to scare her.

soon.

The palace maids lay unconscious on the ground, their arms and legs broken.

In this era.

There is almost no chance that he will ever stand up again, nor will he have any chance of surviving.

"Son."

“These lowly maids have had their arms and legs broken.”

Li Li looked at Zhu Yunwen, then glanced at Lü Dong, who was being escorted to the side.

"There's only one left, what are we waiting for?"

Zhu Yunwen sneered, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Hear this.

The two guards pushed Lü Dong to the ground.

Then several guards approached, wielding sticks.

“Zhu Yuntong, no, Young Master Yuntong.”

“This servant…please give this servant a chance.”

"This servant dares not do it again."

At this point, Lü Dong finally realized he was afraid and begged for mercy in terror.

But Zhu Yunwen remained unmoved and simply waved his hand.

"Beat him to death with a club."

Li Li coldly shouted.

Several guards, armed with sticks, immediately began to beat him.

Beaten to death with clubs.

How painful.

Lu Dong's wails continued, sounding utterly desperate.

Zhu Yunwen, standing to the side, looked smug, thinking to himself, "It seems I was indeed too cowardly back then. These lowly maids should have been afraid of me! I never imagined that my cowardice would allow them to be so arrogant for so many years."

"Alright."

“It starts with Lü Dong and ends with the Lü family.”

"I will show them what the price of bullying is."

Zhu Yunwen's heart was filled with hatred and a firm determination to take revenge.

This Lü Dong is just the first one.

Under the barrage of blows from several strong guards, Lü Dong was quickly beaten until all his bones were broken, and he was no longer alive.

"Son."

"solved."

Li Li stepped forward, checked his breathing, and then said with a smile.

Zhu Yunwen glanced around and saw several terrified eunuchs nearby.

"Come here."

Zhu Yunwen beckoned to the eunuchs.

Hear the words.

Several eunuchs immediately rushed over and knelt down in front of Zhu Yunwen.

"Greetings, young master," several eunuchs said respectfully.

Having learned from the example of those palace maids, how could they dare to be so ignorant of etiquette?

“Take this body to Lady Lü’s palace, and these palace maids will carry it over as well.”

“Tell Lady Lü that if she wants an explanation, I will be waiting for her in my own bedchamber,” Zhu Yunwen said coldly.

immediately.

He immediately set off towards his own bedroom.

They didn't pay any attention to the palace maids on the ground.

The guards immediately followed Zhu Yunwen.

After Zhu Yunwen left, the eunuchs slowly stood up, but cold sweat was dripping from their foreheads.

"What's wrong with Young Master Yunwen today?"

"How dare they kill Lady Lü's personal maid?"

"I do not know."

"Young Master Yuntong has only been away from the palace for a few days, yet his temperament has changed so drastically. Moreover, the people around him all look extremely fierce. The Eastern Palace is about to undergo a major upheaval."

"Yes."

"Young Master Yuntang is the legitimate son, and his status is even higher than that of Consort Lü. After all, although Consort Lü is in charge of the internal affairs of the Eastern Palace, she is still a concubine. You should all be careful in the future and never offend Young Master Yuntang."

"Of course, we can't afford to crash into them again; doing so would be suicide."

"What should we do with the body? Are we really going to move it to Consort Lü's palace?"

"Nonsense, if we don't move, we're asking for death."

……

Several eunuchs whispered among themselves, all showing their awe and respect for Zhu Yunwen.

They all knew that the Crown Prince's palace was about to change.

……

(End of this chapter)