Can't a girl be a traitor like Cao Cao?

Chapter 10 His Majesty's head is glowing with green!

Several days have passed since Chi Junlin led 100,000 troops from the north to occupy the imperial city and take over the inner palace.

During this period, although everything outside the palace was peaceful and the people lived in peace and contentment.

But the palace was already a scene of bloodshed.

Ever since the day Jiang Wanqian, the chief eunuch of the Directorate of Ceremonial, opened the palace gates and attacked and killed several soldiers from the north.

Upon entering the inner palace, Chizagu arrested all the eunuchs, falsely accusing them of abusing their power and disrupting the court, and then executed them all.

More than 90% of the eunuchs in the entire inner palace were killed in this palace purge.

They slaughtered until heads rolled and blood flowed like rivers.

Clearly, given the extent of the imperial court's control over eunuchs during the Great Zheng Dynasty, these people without any connections could not have accomplished this.

But Chi Junlin issued this order for two reasons: first, to warn, and second, to vent his anger.

Another reason is to obtain a legitimate endorsement for their entry into the capital.

The eunuchs who were captured and beheaded by the Northern Army had no way to defend themselves.

The remaining small group of eunuchs, along with other palace maids and members of the royal family, were even more terrified and dared not speak.

When Chi Junlin felt it was time and came to the palace to pay his respects to Jiang Hao, the entire inner garden was still filled with a thick stench of blood.

Upon entering the palace through Xizhimen, one could see several young eunuchs with fearful expressions, diligently cleaning the bloodstains remaining on the palace grounds under the indifferent gaze of patrolling soldiers.

A desolate atmosphere pervaded the palace.

But all the soldiers of the North, including Chi Junlin, felt that this was nothing.

Back when the Northern Mang Kingdom was destroyed, the number of times the city was massacred as a deterrent due to fierce resistance, and the number of times the Jingguan (a mound of corpses) was built, was countless.

How many people die in a palace purge?

This is just the beginning.

Ignoring the bloodstains left by the massacre of eunuchs in the palace, Chi Junlin quickly arrived at the West Palace of the Inner Garden, where the reigning emperor Jiang Hao was located, led by his personal guards.

This once high-spirited third emperor of the Great Dynasty, who believed he held absolute power and controlled the entire world, was now not even qualified to live in his spacious and luxurious residence.

Instead, under the pretext of protecting the emperor's safety, Chizagu arranged for him to live in a narrow side hall.

This side hall was originally the residence of palace eunuchs. Not only was the space cramped, but it was also filled with a strange smell of urine.

There were only two personal eunuchs attending to him here. Not to mention empresses and concubines, Jiang Hao wasn't even provided with a palace maid.

Inside the side hall, a squad of Red King's personal guards were personally monitoring him.

Whether it's eating, sleeping, or even defecating, someone is always there to accompany them.

Jiang Hao has lost the last vestige of dignity of a monarch, and even his freedom no longer exists.

He now deeply regrets the decision he made.

It was not about taking over the military power of the Zhenbei Army controlled by the Chi clan.

Instead, he handed over the command of the Imperial Guards to that useless shuttlecock general.

If the 40,000 Imperial Guards were still in his hands at that time, even if Chi Junlin led his troops south, how could the capital have surrendered so easily?

The Imperial Guards only need to hold the Imperial City and maintain a stalemate with the forces of the Crimson Emperor.

If the local garrisons had been stationed to protect the emperor, would things have come to this point?

But it's too late to say anything now.

Just as Jiang Hao was secretly grieving in the palace.

Then they heard someone outside the palace gate report.

"Reporting—Chi Junlin, the Commander-in-Chief of the Zhenbei Army and Princess of Zhenbei, has come to pay her respects!"

Jiang Hao sat in the hall without speaking.

Then Chi Junlin, dressed in silver armor and with a long sword at his waist, walked confidently into the side hall under the protection of several guards, only five steps away from Jiang Hao.

Before he could speak, all the soldiers and generals in the hall knelt on one knee before Chi Junlin to show their respect.

Jiang Hao looked at the Zhenbei Army commander-in-chief in front of him, who, though a woman, was valiant and imposing, and couldn't help but reveal a sinister expression.

Chi Junlin held Jiang Hao in the utterest respect.

She casually clasped her hands in a fist salute to Jiang Hao and said, "Your subject Chi Junlin is late in paying his respects. Because I am wearing armor, it is inconvenient for me to perform the proper greetings. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

He didn't get a response from Jiang Hao as he spoke.

He stepped forward, looking down at Jiang Hao with an arrogant expression.

This was Chi Junlin's first time meeting Jiang Hao.

She had always lacked respect for this emperor who ascended the throne at the young age of twenty.

Compared to Jiang Hao's grandfather, Emperor Taizu Jiang Pingman, this third-generation ancestor was far too useless.

At first glance, this guy was thin and pale, looking like he had been indulging in excessive drinking and debauchery.

Even compared to the mediocre talent of Jiang Ershi, he was far inferior.

He can only be described as not resembling a ruler.

Entrusting the country to such a useless person would likely lead to a short-lived dynasty like the Qin Dynasty, which perished after only three generations.

Chi Junlin's obvious disdain immediately enraged Jiang Hao.

He instinctively wanted to stand up from the couch.

But the two guards behind him immediately reached out and pressed down on his shoulders, pushing him back onto the couch.

This also made Jiang Hao immediately realize his situation.

He calmed himself down, looked at Chi Junlin with a grim expression, and then asked, "Do you want to kill me?"

Chi Junlin smiled and replied, "I am a loyal subject of the Great Zheng Dynasty. How could I do something as infamous as killing the emperor?"

Jiang Hao sneered, clearly not believing it.

Chi Junlin looked at him with a playful expression.

Interestingly, this reigning emperor also had a thick cloud of auspicious energy above his head, and it seemed that his fortune was not bad.

However, unlike everyone else's luck, Jiang Hao's luck is pure green.

A lush, verdant aura, like a meadow, enveloped His Majesty the Emperor.

This made Chi Junlin want to laugh.

However, she continued, "Moreover, Her Highness the Eldest Princess also begged me to do whatever it takes to save His Majesty's life."

Jiang Hao was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, and said with some surprise, "Jiang Qianju? She actually begged you for me... How is that possible..."

But as he spoke, Jiang Hao realized something, and a look of understanding dawned on his face.

Then he added, "Yes, she and you are mortal enemies. You will never grant her what she asks for."

That hateful woman...she really wants me dead..."

Hearing Jiang Hao's words, Chi Junlin found them very interesting.

These siblings, who grew up together, have such a terrible relationship.

"Who knows? Maybe it's better for me to have you alive than a dead emperor?" Chi Junlin asked Jiang Hao with a smile. "So, do you want to die or live?"

Several days of confinement had completely worn down Jiang Hao's character.

Upon hearing this, he looked at Chi Junlin with a complicated expression and asked in return, "Do I have a choice?"

Chi Junlin smiled, very satisfied with Jiang Hao's condition.

He then beckoned to Chizagu and said to him, "What kind of behavior is it for a king of a country to be holed up in such a small attic!"

Please, Your Majesty, move your residence to the West Garden and send more servants to attend to you.

"Don't let our foreign ministers think we've mistreated His Majesty, understand?"

"Here!"

Having finished explaining these matters, Chi Junlin stopped paying attention to Jiang Hao and turned to walk out of the hall.

Stepping outside, one immediately notices how damp and gloomy the air inside is.

Staying here for a few more days might drive people crazy.

Chi Junlin shook his head, thinking that if it were him, he would rather find a rope and hang himself right now.

Jiang Hao didn't do that, which shows that he was still afraid of death.

Or perhaps, he still harbored a sliver of hope?

Chi Junlin stood outside the palace gate and waved to Chi Zhagu.

"General Commander."

"Spread the word out to the outside world, tell the ministers that the grand court assembly will be held again in a few days, and see how they react."

Furthermore, the surveillance on Jiang Hao can be relaxed a bit. Let the line out longer and see if any big fish will take the bait.

"Here!"

Chi Junlin turned his head and looked at the quiet palace that had been built hundreds of years ago since the beginning of the previous dynasty.

Now, she is the true ruler of the entire dynasty.

At this moment, she is not fighting alone.

Grand Tutor Dong and Prime Minister Cao were possessed by his spirit for a moment.

Thinking of this, Chi Junlin turned to Zagu and asked, "What is the current situation of Jiang Hao's concubines?"

"Reporting to the Commander-in-Chief, the people in the palace have been behaving well these past few days. The eunuchs we killed a couple of days ago terrified them."

“This is not good. I need to comfort them properly.” Chi Junlin then gestured to Chi Zhagu, “Which palace is the Empress in? Lead the way.”

"Here!"

Chapter 11 Your Majesty, please don't misunderstand, I am a loyal subject!

The inner garden, Chang'an Palace, Jiaofang Hall.

What General Zagu told Chi Junlin was entirely true.

After the previous purge of the eunuchs in the palace, the concubines in the palace were indeed living in fear for quite some time.

They were afraid that if Chi Junlin became displeased, he would have them all beheaded, just like the eunuchs.

After all, Chi Junlin is a female general.

In their view, their beauty, which they were so proud of, held "no appeal" for Red King's Landing.

Or even if Chi Junlin doesn't kill them, there are so many guards in the palace. What if the soldiers have malicious intentions and rape them?

But what Consort Ling's maids didn't expect was that after Chi Junlin's personal guards entered the palace, they didn't harm the women in the palace in the slightest.

Everyone was confined to the palace and was not allowed to enter or leave without permission.

Other dietary benefits remain the same.

It seems that Chi Junlin doesn't have much killing intent towards them.

Even so, the imperial concubines remained constantly on edge, fearing they would suffer the same fate as the eunuchs.

Even Empress Yang Yurou was the same.

After being sent back to the palace by Chi Junlin that day, she personally witnessed the palace guards dragging out the eunuchs from the palace and beheading them one by one outside the Jiaofang Palace.

Yang Yuru was indeed terrified.

Today, upon hearing that Chi Junlin was about to enter the palace to meet His Majesty, she couldn't help but worry about Jiang Hao again.

Given Chi Junlin's arrogance and domineering nature, it's likely that even an emperor like Ququ wouldn't be able to control her.

What if she decides to kill His Majesty?

If this great dynasty is without a ruler, wouldn't it be the beginning of chaos throughout the world?

Just as I was thinking about these things, I heard a report coming from outside the hall.