Quick Transmigration: Playing the Role of a Devoted Tool

But the moment his hand touched Qi Ran's collar, the old emperor suddenly turned pale, clutched his chest, and staggered back several steps, his body convulsing violently as he groaned in pain.

"It hurts...it hurts so much...Summon the imperial physician! Quickly, summon the imperial physician!"

"No need."

A cold voice came from the shadows.

Xu Su walked out slowly, a sinister smile on his face.

He stepped forward and, without hesitation, kicked the old emperor, who was curled up on the ground, over the ground. He looked down at him with a vicious tone.

"Your Majesty, do you think this elixir is so easy to obtain? The guards in the outer palace and your confidants have all been dealt with by my men. Now, all you need to do is obediently die."

The old emperor's eyes widened, his face filled with horror and disbelief.

He opened his mouth as if to say something, but could only make a hoarse sound.

Xu Su was too lazy to waste any more words with him and drew the sword from his waist.

With a swift movement, the blade flashed, a cold light streaking across the sky.

The old emperor's neck was slashed open, blood gushed out, and he soon stopped breathing.

Xu Su kicked the old emperor's corpse indifferently, turned around and walked to the dragon bed, took off his official robes and put on the old emperor's dragon robe.

The bright yellow dragon robe he wore made his eyes appear even more sinister, and added a touch of arrogance to his air of power.

He straightened his dragon robe, walked up to Qi Ran, reached out and pinched his chin, forcing him to look up at him, and asked with a smile, "How is it? Do I look good in this dragon robe?"

Qi Ran's gaze swept over the corpse on the ground and then landed on Xu Su, her dark green eyes filled with terror and confusion.

He witnessed firsthand the entire process of Xu Su murdering the emperor and seizing the throne.

Looking at the undisguised joy and arrogance on his face, I felt a pang of sadness.

At this moment, the sounds of fighting came from outside the palace, with the clash of swords and screams rising and falling.

Xu Su picked up the weak Qi Ran and carried her out of the bedchamber.

The courtyard outside the palace was already awash in blood.

His soldiers were slaughtering the rebellious ministers with madness, leaving corpses strewn across the fields in a horrific scene.

"Do you see that? This is what happens when you defy me."

Xu Su's voice carried an almost manic excitement.

He looked down at Qi Ran in his arms and began to describe his ambitions in detail.

"After so much planning, I have finally succeeded! From this day forward, I am the Emperor of the Kingdom of Liuli! I will be an emperor for all ages, one that commands the awe of all! I will also annihilate all the surrounding small kingdoms, unify the four seas, and establish unparalleled achievements!"

Qi Ran closed her eyes, unwilling to watch the bloody scene any longer, nor to listen to Xu Su's ravings.

"Open your eyes!"

Xu Su suddenly tightened his arm and pinched Qi Ran's face, the force so great that Qi Ran couldn't help but groan.

"I'll show you! Let you see clearly how these people died! Let you see clearly who truly rules this world! Submit to me!"

A sharp pain shot through Qi Ran's cheek, and tears streamed uncontrollably down her cheeks.

He was forced to open his eyes and saw a river of blood flowing before him, his whole body trembling.

Xu Su looked at his tearful face, his eyes filled with complex emotions for a moment, but he finally let go and called the people behind him.

"Liu Du, take him away and keep a close watch on him!"

Not far away, Liu Du, who was bound by iron chains, walked over quickly.

Looking at Qi Ran's pale and fragile appearance, he felt an overwhelming pang of heartache, yet he was powerless to help.

She could only carefully take Qi Ran from Xu Su's arms, turn around and leave quickly.

Xu Su stood there, staring at the corpses scattered on the ground, his eyes growing increasingly fierce.

He wanted to carry out a major purge of the entire palace.

Kill all those who refuse to submit.

He wants both power and beauty!

....................

This dynastic change and massacre lasted for several months.

Xu Su uprooted the aristocratic families who refused to submit, turning the capital into a living hell.

Those oppressed ordinary people and slaves became Xu Su's biggest breakthrough point.

They were oppressed by nobles and aristocratic families their whole lives, and their rebellion was the most terrifying thing.

Xu Su gave them a perfectly legitimate excuse, handed them the knife, and promised them unparalleled benefits and glory. They were willing to risk their lives for promotions, for beautiful wives and concubines.

Months later, the capital city had been completely transformed with fresh blood.

Xu Su's White Flag Army patrolled the city daily, not letting a single suspicious remnant of the previous dynasty escape.

Inside the palace, Liu Du silently pushed open the door to a sleeping chamber.

Inside the palace, in that magnificent golden cage, the boy lay on the bedding, seemingly exhausted, and kept dozing off in a daze.

Liu Du brought hot water and gently served Qi Ran, wiping the blood off Qi Ran's feet. Looking at the pinch marks on those jade feet, he couldn't help but feel sad.

His mountain god should have been a carefree and happy immortal in the misty mountains, instead of suffering endless humiliation in the sinful imperial palace.

When Qi Ran woke up, she felt an itch on her toes and couldn't help but shrink back into the blanket, propping herself up with her hands to look at him.

"Du Ge'er".

Liu Du nodded. He was now mute and could not speak, but he was still willing to stay by Qi Ran's side.

Qi Ran reached out and touched the whip marks on his cheek, feeling the same heartache.

He hit you.

Liu Du remained silent and lowered his head, feeling the warmth of the mountain god's fingertips on his face.

He wanted to tell the adults that everything was alright.

It was his fault for angering Xu Su.

He wanted to tell the adults that Xu Su had made him empress.

He has wealth and luxury, endless money, and an abundance of delicacies.

Can........

His greatest wish was for adults to be free.

But there was nothing he could do.

Qi Ran withdrew his fingertips; he saw the sadness in Liu Du's eyes.

"Du Ge'er, this is for you."

Qi Ran loosely clenched her hands, then opened them again. A small silver butterfly fluttered around the two of them and landed on Liu Du's shoulder.

grown ups.......

Liu Du could no longer suppress his grief and hugged Qi Ran, bursting into tears.

Silver butterflies symbolize blessings and happiness.

The adults had told him that silver butterflies were formed from all things and could bring people joy and hope.

But he didn't want that; he wanted adults to be free.

Qi Ran rubbed his head and comforted him, "Du Ge'er, don't go against Xu Su anymore. I'm fine. Everything that's happened now is my own choice. It has nothing to do with you. I've fallen into depravity and fallen in love with someone I shouldn't have."

no.

not like this.

Liu Du, tears streaming down his face, lay in Qi Ran's arms and shook his head.

not like this.

It's all Xu Su's fault.

His parents are so good, how could they be wrong?

If Xu Su hadn't deceived the adults, how could they have lost their magical powers, like a bird with broken wings, losing its freedom?

Qi Ran helplessly wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, "Don't cry, Du Ge'er, don't cry."

Qi Ran's comforting words failed to ease Liu Du's sadness; instead, they made him even more upset.

He cried himself unconscious in Qi Ran's arms, and only after waking up did he numbly carry the golden basin away.

The maids and guards outside the door knelt down in unison to see the Empress off.