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

Chapter 296 Zhu Ying's Outburst! The Imperial Court is Shocked!
These people were apprehended and brought into the Fengtian Hall.

Lu Ben's face turned deathly pale.

As for him...

This also indicates that his every move seems to be under the surveillance of Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao.

At this time.

Jiang Huan, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, dressed in a flying fish robe, strode into the Fengtian Hall.

"Let's start playing, Your Majesty."

"Your Highness, please speak to me."

"By imperial decree, all members of the Lü family who plotted a rebellion have been apprehended."

"Including Li Song, the Vice Commander of the Kyoto Army, and Liu Wei, the Commander of the Supply Battalion."

"All those involved have been apprehended, and the entire Lü family has also been captured and imprisoned in the imperial prison, awaiting the Emperor's decision," Jiang Huan reported loudly as he knelt down.

And after saying this...

The ministers in the court all stared in shock at Jiang Huan and Lü Ben.

"How dare Lü Ben be so audacious? He even gathered troops to rebel and plot a treason!"

“Li Song, the deputy commander of the Kyoto Army, seems to be related to the Lü family by marriage.”

"No wonder, he is truly audacious, daring to rebel and commit treason."

"Traitorous scoundrels..."

this moment.

The ministers in the court all began to curse Lü Ben in anger.

At this point.

There's no need to argue about what happened back then, because Lü Ben's current plan has completely backfired.

Think of this.

Lu Ben, who had been kneeling in fear, forced himself to stand up. Although his body was swaying precariously from fear, he still held on, staring intently at Zhu Yuanzhang and glancing at Zhu Biao.

"Zhu Chongba".

"It's come to this."

"I won't argue anymore."

"Yes."

"I'm planning a rebellion to kill you."

"But all of this was forced upon me by you. Ever since you banished my daughter to the cold palace, I knew that you would exterminate my entire clan."

"Because you, Zhu Chongba, are so ruthless and domineering."

"You are a tyrant."

"I'd rather die than not fight you to the bitter end!" Lü Ben raised his hand, pointed at Zhu Yuanzhang, and cursed angrily.

At this point.

Lü Ben knew he was doomed and that his entire clan would perish.

Even if he knelt down and begged for mercy at this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang would not let him go, much less his family.

Having served in the imperial court for so many years, I have personally witnessed the founding of the Ming Dynasty and its gradual progress to where it is today.

How many of Hu Weiyong and so many other powerful ministers of the past have died?

Lü Benyi knew it all too well.

After his daughter was banished to the cold palace, Lü Ben already knew his own fate, and the fate of his family.

"Am I a tyrant?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, but the murderous intent in his eyes was already incredibly strong.

A tense atmosphere suddenly descended upon the entire court, and every minister could feel the impending storm.

"You are a tyrant."

Lu Ben raised his hand and roared.

What's the use of using words to argue before death?

"I will make your entire clan be buried with the Empress," Zhu Yuanzhang said coldly.

At this moment.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't bother to listen to what Lü Ben had to say.

The entire Lü family should be exterminated.

"Hahaha."

"Indeed, my Lü family will be buried with that woman."

"However, Zhu Chongba, you haven't completely won either."

"Now that we've come this far, I'm not afraid to tell you. It was indeed my Lü family that caused that smallpox outbreak back then, but that's your own business. That year, a smallpox outbreak occurred in Leizhou Prefecture. Although it was brought under control, many people were killed or injured. At that time, I seized the opportunity and secretly transported several civilians infected with smallpox to Yingtian."

"After that, he deliberately mixed the smallpox virus from these infected patients into the horse farm where Zhu Xiong Ying often rode horses, and also added it to his water."

"In the end, God did not fail them; Zhu Xiong Ying eventually contracted smallpox. And Ma Xiu Ying also contracted it."

Speaking of which.

Lu Ben burst into maniacal laughter, seemingly in his final moments of madness before death.

If he could make Zhu Yuanzhang anxious, then perhaps he would win.

Since his entire clan was going to die anyway, Lü Ben didn't care anymore.

But amidst his maniacal laughter, the entire court fell into an eerie silence.

All the court officials knelt on the ground, heads bowed, not daring to even look at Zhu Yuanzhang's face on the high throne.

And this time!
Jiang Huan stepped forward.

He suddenly kicked Lü Ben.

Bang.

Lu Ben collapsed to the ground, but his maniacal laughter continued unabated.

"Shut up."

"If you spout any more nonsense, I'll break your teeth." Jiang Huan grabbed Lü Ben's robe and coldly cursed.

But this time!
Zhu Ying spoke up: "Let him go and let him continue."

Jiang Huan was taken aback and looked blankly at Zhu Yuanzhang, who was sitting on the high seat.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, but his face was grim as he tried his best to suppress his anger.

See this.

Jiang Huan released Lü Ben.

And this moment.

Lü Ben was even more insane.

"you!"

Lu Ben stared intently at Zhu Ying, his eyes flashing with resentment and hatred.

"Why are you still alive?"

"It's all because of you. If you were dead, things wouldn't be like this now."

"future."

"My grandson will become the crown prince and inherit the throne."

"My Lü family will also become the largest family."

"All of this is because of you. You ruined my plans of more than ten years. You deserve to die."

“You, your mother, and that Ma Xiuying all deserve to die.”

"Why are they all dead, yet you were able to come back to life!"

Lu Ben spoke with utter resentment, saying that if he could, he might have wanted to stab Zhu Xiong Ying a few more times.

"My mother's death is also related to your Lü family?"

Zhu Ying's eyes sharpened as he stared intently at Lü Ben.

"Hahaha."

"Now that things have come to this, I have nothing left to hide."

"Since we're all going to die anyway, it's all worth it if it makes you angry and anxious."

"Let me tell you the truth."

"Zhu Chongba, Zhu Biao, Zhu Xiong Ying."

Lu Ben coldly swept his gaze over the two people in high positions, then over Zhu Ying, his eyes filled with resentment and a hint of smugness.

"When the Crown Princess Chang had a difficult childbirth, it was because my daughter bribed the palace maids around Chang to give her a medicine that would promote blood circulation and reduce weakness before she went into labor, and it left no trace."

"That's exactly right."

"Chang died from severe postpartum hemorrhage after giving birth to Zhu Yunwen."

"With her death, my daughter became the most favored concubine in the Eastern Palace, and my grandson also has the opportunity to ascend to that position." Lü Ben laughed triumphantly, as if this was something worth boasting about, something that made him feel proud and could provoke Zhu Yuanzhang and his three generations of descendants.

now!

The court was even more silent, and every courtier, though shocked inwardly, stared wide-eyed in fear.

But none of them dared to stand up; they were utterly shocked.

None of them expected that Lü Ben would be so audacious!

Crown Princess Chang.

queen.

The eldest grandson of the emperor.

They all died because of him, they were all harmed by him.

But Lü Ben's words had barely faded when...

With a whoosh, Zhu Ying, who had been standing a few meters away, appeared in front of Lü Ben in an instant. His speed was so fast that the ministers who were secretly observing him seemed to have seen a ghost, passing by in a flash without them being able to see him clearly.

Even Zhu Yuanzhang, who held a high position.

They were looking down at the main hall.

The step my grandson just took was almost beyond human capability.

but.

These events, of course, did not drastically change the situation here.

moment.

Zhu Ying grabbed Lü Ben's neck and, with just a little force, lifted Lü Ben up.

"Killing you is as easy as stepping on an ant."

Zhu Ying said coldly.

Although I don't remember anything from before.

But now it is certain that he is Zhu Xiong Ying, and the hatred for killing his mother is irreconcilable.

and.

He also caused the death of his own grandmother, and even caused his own death in the past.

Such deep-seated hatred cannot be left unresolved.

"Cough cough..."

"Indeed...you...it would be very easy for you to kill me."

"But what good would killing me do?"

“Ma Xiuying is dead, and Chang Shi is dead.”

"You bastard, you're just lucky to have come back from the dead, ruining my grand plan. Heaven has no eyes!" Lu Ben struggled to say, showing no fear of death whatsoever.

After all, he knew his fate was sealed.

The various provocative statements being made now may be for the sake of seeking pleasure, and even more so for revenge against Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Your Highness, the Crown Prince."

"Killing him would be too good for him."

Jiang Huan stood to the side and respectfully addressed Zhu Ying.

"Yes."

"Killing him would be too lenient."

Zhu responded coldly.

Subsequently.

He let go, and Lü Ben collapsed to the ground, panting heavily.

But he didn't even have time to come to his senses.

Zhu Ying stepped forward and placed his foot directly on his right hand.

"what!"

next moment.

Lu Ben let out a heart-wrenching scream.

Zhu Ying directly crushed the bones in his right hand.

But it's not over yet.

Zhu Ying then raised his foot and crushed Lü Ben's left hand.

With Zhu Ying's strength, he could crush not only his hand, but also his entire body into a pulp.

This time!

As soon as Lü Ben's shrill screams stopped, he fainted from the pain.

But at the moment.

No one thought Zhu Ying was cruel.

Even those censors in the imperial court, those self-proclaimed sages who were well-versed in Confucianism.

The hatred of killing one's mother, the hatred of harming one's ancestors, the hatred of being killed.

Even if Zhu Ying were to tear Lü Ben to pieces, it wouldn't be an exaggeration.

"Take him away, but don't let him die."

"We'll settle this score eventually." Zhu Ying turned to look at Jiang Huan.

"I accept your order."

Jiang Huan did not hesitate at all and immediately waved his hand.

Several Imperial Guards waiting inside the hall immediately stepped forward and carried Lü Ben away.

Followed.

Zhu Ying's gaze then fell on the few henchmen that Lü Ben had gathered.

Under Zhu Ying's gaze, these people's eyes were filled with fear. They seemed to be able to feel the extremely terrifying killing intent emanating from Zhu Ying, as if they were facing a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood.

However, after glancing at him, Zhu Ying raised his head and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang on the high dragon throne, then at Zhu Biao on the steps, his eyes revealing a complex expression.

just now!

Zhu Ying finally understood.

Why did this father and son treat me so well, showering me with love and care?

The root of it all is that I am their closest relative.

Zhu Ying could also sense the complex emotions between Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao at that moment—a mixture of anticipation and trepidation.

perhaps.

They had been preparing for this reunion for a long time.

But they were also uneasy about Zhu Ying's attitude, even though they were the emperor and the crown prince, who were high above them.

It's been ten years!
They have lost Zhu Xiong Ying for more than ten years.

Deep down, they wished that Zhu Ying would call out "Grandpa" and "Father" at this moment.

just.

Seeing the complex emotions on Zhu Ying's face, they naturally understood that Zhu Ying might not be able to shout for the time being. After all, this matter was too sudden, and Zhu Ying had no memories of the past. He was just a close relative who shared the same blood as them, but had lost the memories of when he was their close relative.

"Yongying."

"We know you're feeling terrible right now, and it's hard for you to accept."

"But we've already found out."

“You really are our grandson, you are Zhu Xiong Ying.”

"That's absolutely right," Zhu Yuanzhang said, looking at Zhu Ying with gentle eyes.

He also seemed worried that Zhu Ying wouldn't believe him.

"emperor."

"I understand."

Zhu Ying replied with a complicated expression.

"before."

“When I had memories, I was already living in Beiping Prefecture. At that time, I only had my grandmother by my side. I have wondered countless times where I came from and who my parents were.”

"Today, I can say that my long-cherished wish has been fulfilled."

"However, Your Majesty, Crown Prince..."

"I have forgotten everything before I was eight years old. Looking at the edict left by my grandmother, I am touched, but I still can't remember anything. At this moment, I can't even call out the titles of grandfather and father."

"At least for now, I cannot do it."

Zhu Ying sighed and said with a bitter expression.

The situation at this moment was exactly what Zhu Ying had imagined in his previous life: two strangers suddenly rushed in front of him and said that they were his biological parents.

Although he had been in court for a long time and was familiar with Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao, the relationship between them was still that of ruler and subject; this was the only real bond between them.

Meanwhile, in the imperial court.

One can't help but be genuinely surprised by Zhu Ying's mentality.

If an ordinary person were to encounter this situation, they might be shocked, but most people would probably choose to call out "Grandpa" or "Father" directly, after all, these two are the Emperor and Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty.

But Zhu Ying was surprisingly able to be open and honest.

"As expected of the eldest grandson of the emperor!"

"Even though he grew up among commoners, he still has royal blood and an outstanding character," many ministers thought to themselves.

After hearing Zhu Ying's words.

Zhu Yuanzhang was relieved and then smiled, saying, "Xiongying, we know your character, and we know you value loyalty and righteousness."

"If you accept it like this, then we'll find it strange."

"Don't worry, today we're telling the whole world that you're our grandson."

"Your father and I have lost you for too long, and we really don't want to delay any longer."

Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Ying gently and said, "Xiong Ying, you can rest assured that neither I nor your father will force you."

See this!

Zhu Ying was relieved, but he did not leave. Instead, he slowly said, "Your Majesty, Crown Prince."

"I will definitely regain my memories."

"Perhaps, after truly recalling the memories of that time."

"Only then will I be the real Zhu Xiong Ying."

"And now, I am still Zhu Ying."

……

(End of this chapter)