Da Ming: I told you to die for your cause, why are you actually going to die?

Chapter 59 He's the man who will become the Imperial Tutor! [Seeking monthly votes]

The historian who recorded the emperor's daily life passed away peacefully.

When he rushed to the outside of Lao Zhu's bedroom, Jiang Huan, who was guarding the door, stepped forward without hesitation and stabbed him.

It's no wonder Jiang Huan was ruthless; after all, the verbal sparring they just exchanged was enough to make even the historian feel uneasy.

Is this something they can listen to?

Clearly, this was far beyond what they could accept.

After all, during Zhu Yuanzhang's reign, even Mencius could be cited, let alone a mere historian.

Therefore, the life of the historian who recorded the emperor's daily activities was short but brilliant.

Besides these, there are some deep-seated questions.

For example, what kind of person was that heinous and rebellious Imperial Censor Zhang?

Why did he live so long after he insulted the emperor?

Even if he enjoyed his insults, why did the Emperor start arguing back?

Why did I get involved in this mess when it wasn't my turn to be on duty today?
But he never got the answer, he didn't even have time to finish thinking about the question.

All his words were reduced to just four words that he uttered.

"Wang De misled me—"

Wang De was the trusted eunuch of Lady Lü.

He and Wang De had known each other for a long time; they were even from the same hometown.

If Wang De hadn't told him that this was a golden opportunity to go down in history and punish the wicked, he wouldn't have rashly come here to seek his death.

"Pfft!"

A single slash draws blood.

The body of the historian who recorded the daily life of the emperor fell heavily to the ground.

Jiang Huan frowned.

What did he just say?
Wang De?!
"Someone! Check if there is a person named Wang De in the palace, or in the Hanlin Academy. How could such a reckless historian barge in today!"

As the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Jiang Huan possessed exceptional insight.

He wouldn't let any clue slip by.

That's why he became Zhu De's most trusted henchman after Mao Xiang.

"Yes!"

Two Imperial Guards rushed over immediately, taking orders from Jiang Huan while dealing with the corpses on the ground.

the other side.

Inside the Hanlin Academy's duty room, the scent of ink lingered, yet it couldn't suppress the invisible tension.

Although Huang Zicheng failed to enter Zhu's bedroom, he kept a close eye on the movements in the palace.

If anything were to happen to Zhu Yunwen, he would immediately rush to the Eastern Palace to atone for his sins to Lady Lü and Zhu Yunwen.

After all, his previous behavior was indeed somewhat reckless.

The main problem is that he was too eager to succeed.

He was absolutely unwilling to be a tutor to the Crown Prince or a scholar in the Hanlin Academy.

However, just as his mind was racing.

The trusted clerk's voice suddenly came from outside the door: "Mr. Huang?"

He paused for a moment, then asked casually, "What is it?"

"The Crown Prince Wang requests your presence in the old library behind the back wall."

"Wang De?"

Huang Zicheng looked puzzled, wondering why he was here. Wasn't he Consort Lü's confidant? Could something serious have happened in the palace?
Thinking of this, Huang Zicheng's face lit up with joy. He immediately stood up from his seat and left the duty room as if nothing had happened. Soon, he saw Wang De in a corner of the old bookstore.

"Prince!"

Huang Zicheng bowed very politely.

Wang De, however, read out Lü's instructions to him expressionlessly, as if reading a verdict.

"Mr. Huang, this is the Empress's decree."

“Please speak, sir. I am all ears.”

Huang Zicheng bowed slightly, maintaining the dignity of a Hanlin scholar, his voice carrying a perfectly appropriate hoarseness and heaviness.

Although he desperately needed to know Lu's attitude towards him, he needed to remain calm, especially in times like these.

Otherwise, Lady Lü would think he was even more useless.

A barely perceptible hint of sarcasm flashed in Wang De's eyes as he recounted in detail Lu Shi's instructions.

Upon hearing this, Huang Zicheng felt extremely depressed.

Eliminating traitors for the country? That sounds nice, but it's not!

Is Lady Lü trying to use me as a tool, sending me to chop up that madman Zhang Biao?
The killing was successful; it was due to her skillful command from the Eastern Palace and her merit in clearing out corrupt officials from the emperor's inner circle.

If the attack fails, or something goes wrong, I, Huang Zicheng, will be that broken, useless knife, just the right tool to appease the Holy One's wrath and take the blame for her son.

What a brilliant scheme! What a brilliant scheme!
A sense of humiliation at being used as a pawn and a strong will to survive intertwined and rose within him.

Huang Zicheng is not a slave to be manipulated. He is a man destined to become the Emperor's tutor!
"Eunuch Wang"

Huang Zicheng spoke, his voice carrying a deliberately crafted sorrow and resolve: "Please convey to Your Majesty that I, Huang Zicheng, am deeply grateful for Your Majesty's profound kindness! Zhang Biao, that scoundrel, is arrogant and lawless, uttering foul language before Your Majesty on your sickbed. He is no better than a beast and deserves to die a thousand deaths!"

"Such heinous traitors who bring disaster to the country and its people must be eliminated to ensure the stability of the nation and to appease the emperor's heart!"

He was the first to express his opinion, firmly establishing Zhang Biao's guilt and catering to the needs of the Lü family.

But then he changed the subject.

"Of course!"

He looked intently at Wang De, as if offering a brilliant plan: "Zhang Biao's arrogance today is by no means isolated!"

"What does Mr. Huang mean by this?"

Wang De frowned, a hint of anger in his voice: "Could it be that you intend to refuse Consort Lü's proposal?"

"You've misunderstood, Eunuch Wang. What I mean is that Zhang Biao must have cronies behind him, and someone must have instructed him to do this!"

Huang Zicheng explained in a very serious manner:
"Otherwise, think about it: where does this mere censor get such audacity? And how could he incite dozens of low-ranking officials in the capital to commit such a treasonous act? There must be some hidden story behind this!"

Upon hearing this, Wang De paused for a moment, then realized it made some sense and said:
"In Mr. Huang's opinion, how should we, for the sake of the country and the Emperor, rid ourselves of this treacherous official?"

Even though Huang Zicheng spoke eloquently, he still did not forget the core need of the Lü family.

Upon hearing his words, Huang Zicheng's lips twitched, and he said thoughtfully, "Eliminating traitors is not difficult. As long as we gather more helpers, we will surely be able to launch a joint attack on the wicked!"

"Furthermore, Eunuch Wang, think about it again. Why has the Emperor tolerated and indulged Zhang Biao time and time again? Isn't it because Zhang Biao is not afraid of death?"

"What kind of people hasn't our Emperor seen? It's rare to see someone willingly seeking death!"

"Therefore, we shouldn't rush to get rid of Zhang Biao. We should proceed gradually. We'll deliver the final blow when the Emperor is completely disgusted with him. What do you think?"

After careful consideration, Wang De also found it to be reasonable, and then said in a deliberately profound tone, "Scholar Huang is thoughtful and his loyalty is commendable."

As she spoke, she didn't forget to mention Lady Lü, and then said in a calm tone, "If Your Majesty knew Scholar Huang's profound intentions and painstaking efforts, you would certainly not forget your contribution. Now that you have a plan, go ahead and do it. Your Majesty, wait and see the results."

"We will certainly live up to Your Majesty's trust!"

Huang Zicheng bowed deeply, his posture respectful, but a glint of shrewdness flashed beneath his lowered eyelids.

You want me to die for this cause? Are you kidding me!
My life, Huang Zicheng's life, is extremely precious!

Before long, he watched Wang De leave quietly.

(End of this chapter)