Sky Curtain: The opening scene explains the four major cases of the Ming Dynasty plus the early Ming

"Open the door!"

"Prepare your armor!"

"Welcome!"

Zhang Ni's voice was resolute and decisive in the quiet study!

Every word seemed to burst from between his teeth, carrying a resolute determination to burn his bridges!

The butler and Zhang Yi both shuddered at the same time!

Looking at Zhang Ni's face, which showed no more hesitation, they instantly understood that this pillar of the Zhang family had made a decision that would determine the rise and fall of the family for a century!

I'm taking the gamble!

They're gambling with the entire British Duke's mansion and the future of the entire Wu Xun Group, betting on those two "dead men" outside the door to lead them out of hiding!

"yes!"

A mad flame ignited in Zhang Yi's eyes!

Rather than being slowly devoured by the civil service, like a frog in lukewarm water, and ultimately ending up discarded like a spent bird, it's better to... follow these two emperors who have returned from hell and have a spectacular battle!

If we win, it will be thanks to the wise counselor who helped rebuild the nation!

Even if we lose, it will only mean going to the underworld ahead of time to follow our father!

"Go quickly!"

Zhang Qi roared at the butler who was still kneeling on the ground.

The butler, as if waking from a dream, scrambled out, shouting:

"Open the main gate! Quickly! Open the main gate! The young master wants to... welcome him!"

In an instant, the British Duke's mansion, which was still somewhat chaotic due to the commotion at the front gate, was infused with a completely different atmosphere of tension by this order!

Countless servants and guards rushed out from their respective posts.

Their faces showed bewilderment and surprise, yet they still instinctively carried out the orders.

The heavy bolts were pulled off one by one.

The central door, a symbol of the British Duke's mansion and usually only opened for the most distinguished guests, slowly creaked open inwards.

Outside.

Zhu Dijun and Zhu Qizhen remained standing quietly.

When the central gate, even more magnificent and imposing than the side gate, opened wide before them.

When the bright lights inside the door and dozens of guards holding weapons and with grim expressions came into view.

Zhu Qizhen's heart was pounding wildly.

He instinctively clenched his fist.

Become!

Qi Yu's open scheme has succeeded!

The Zhang family accepted them!

Judy Jun's face remained expressionless, as if everything before him was within his expectations.

"Thump! Thump! Thump!"

A series of heavy, orderly footsteps came from inside the door.

The brothers Zhang Ni and Zhang Yi had already donned their full sets of armor.

The cold iron armor reflected a chilling light in the firelight.

Behind them followed dozens of equally armed guards, all of whom were veterans who had followed their elder brother Zhang Fu through countless battles!

A chilling, murderous aura swept over us!

Zhang Ni's gaze immediately locked onto the two disheveled figures outside the door.

Despite their faces being covered in filth and their clothes being tattered.

But that unique air of the imperial family, which could not be concealed even in dire straits, made Zhang Ni's heart tremble violently!

Especially that young man whose eyes were as cold as ancient ice!

It really is them!

It really is His Majesty and the Emperor Emeritus!

The two brothers exchanged a glance, and there was no more doubt!

They walked quickly to the door and stopped three steps away from Zhu Dijun and Zhu Qizhen.

Then, to the astonishment of all the guards and servants...

"Thump!"

The two brothers knelt on one knee!

The heavy iron armor collided with the cold ground with a dull thud!

"Your subject is Zhang Ni!"

"Your subject is Zhang Yi!"

The two brothers spoke in strong, resonant voices, tinged with suppressed excitement and indignation.

"You've arrived too late to save the emperor! You deserve to die!"

"Welcome, Your Majesty! Welcome, Emperor Emeritus! Let's return to the palace!"

"boom!"

This kneeling and this cry of "Welcome, Your Majesty!" were like a thunderclap, exploding in the hearts of all the servants of the Duke of England's mansion!

They were all dumbfounded!

He really is the emperor!

He really is an emperor emeritus!

God!

Is the world about to change?!

Zhu Qizhen looked at the Zhang brothers kneeling before him, and at the determination in their eyes. A surge of emotion welled up in his eyes.

It's been 4 years!

It's been a full four years!

He went from being a high-ranking emperor to a prisoner, suffering endless scorn and humiliation.

He believed that none of the officials in the court were loyal to him anymore.

But today!

In the dead of night in the capital, in front of the Duke of England's mansion.

The Zhang family members told him in the most resolute way.

There are still loyal ministers in this world!

His nose tingled, and he was about to step forward to help him up.

Zhu Dijun reached out and stopped him.

Zhu Dijun's gaze calmly swept over the Zhang brothers kneeling on the ground, and over the guards behind them with their various expressions.

He spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.

"Zhang Ni, Zhang Yi."

"Do you know what opening this door means?"

Zhang Ni raised his head, meeting Zhu Dijun's icy gaze, and said in a deep voice:

"Your Majesty, I understand!"

"This means that from tonight onwards, all three hundred members of my Duke of Ying's household will live and die alongside His Majesty and the Emperor Emeritus!"

"good!"

A smile finally appeared on Zhu Dijun's face.

That smile was cold, yet it carried a convincing power.

"I will remember your words."

Without another word, he strode forward and became the first to enter the gates of the British Duke's mansion!

Zhu Qizhen followed closely behind.

As their figures disappeared behind the door.

The heavy central door slammed shut again with a loud bang.

Completely separating the world outside the door from the storm inside.

Under the canopy, all the spectators who witnessed this scene felt their blood boil!

"Live and die together! Holy crap! This is getting me fired up! This is the kind of fighting spirit a warrior should have!"

"Zhang Fu did not die in vain! His brother was a hero! At the most critical moment, they chose loyalty rather than compromise!"

"At this moment, I actually felt a little sorry for Yu Qian and his team. They thought they were hunters, but they didn't realize they had already become caged beasts! Their opponents weren't human at all, but two devils in human skin!"

["The grand show begins! All the actors are in position! I can't wait to see what kind of expressions Yu Qian and his men will have when they discover the emperor has 'come back to life' and is hiding in the Wu Xun Group's lair tomorrow morning!"]

The Chenghua reign.

Zhu Jianshen, sitting on the dragon throne, looked at the gate in the sky that was open for his father and uncle, and at the Zhang brothers kneeling to "welcome him".

He clenched his fists tightly.

The Zhang family...

He remembered it.

The family that opened a glimmer of hope for him and his father during his most desperate childhood.

He murmured to himself:

"The title of Duke of England shall be hereditary and indefinite, and shall rest in harmony with the nation!"