The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 661 A sudden storm
The morning sunlight streamed into the room through the window. Zhu Xiong Ying sat upright at her desk, her expression unchanged, but her gaze was sharper than usual.

He held a copy of the latest intelligence report in his hand, his brows furrowed slightly.

The apparent calm in North Korea and China can no longer conceal the turbulent undercurrents beneath.

"Your Highness, I have just received definite news."

Li Jinglong strode in, his voice low.

“Those officials are becoming increasingly colluding with local forces, and they have recently held secret meetings in several locations.”

"Furthermore, we have also discovered that they seem to be preparing to take action during the upcoming celebrations of the imperial court."

After listening, Zhu Xiong Ying's gaze turned slightly cold, and he gently put down the memorial in his hand.

"Sure enough, they chose this time."

He said this with a hint of coldness in his voice.

"The imperial celebrations were indeed a suitable opportunity for them."

"But it's incredibly foolish of them to think they can launch any action at this time."

Li Jinglong nodded in agreement, a hint of nervousness appearing on his face.

"Your Highness, these people have been plotting in secret for a long time. If we don't take action in time, things may change."

Zhu Xiong Ying shook his head slightly, his eyes revealing calmness and decisiveness.

"Now is not the time to take action."

"They've been planning this for so long, but they've clearly not been fully exposed yet."

"I don't want them to have any chance of escaping."

Although his voice was calm, every word he spoke conveyed unparalleled decisiveness and ruthlessness.

“Continue to monitor their movements, especially during the celebrations, and be sure to keep track of all their actions.”

"We need to wait until they reveal all their cards before we can completely dismantle them in one fell swoop."

Li Jinglong immediately nodded in agreement and said, "I understand. I will immediately arrange more manpower to ensure comprehensive monitoring of these officials during the celebration."

"I will report to Your Highness immediately if they take any action."

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded slightly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"A storm is coming, but we are fully prepared."

"They are destined to lose this battle."

He said this with an air of unwavering resolve and decisiveness.

***
A few days later, the atmosphere in the capital became increasingly tense.

The imperial celebrations are approaching, and behind the scenes, the power struggle is gradually intensifying.

Zhu Xiong Ying remained calm. He knew that the storm was rapidly approaching, and he had to wait for the most opportune moment to completely resolve these potential threats.

"Your Highness, preparations for the celebration are basically complete."

Li Jinglong came to report again, his expression showing a hint of caution.

"However, I have noticed that those officials who collude with local officials have been becoming increasingly active recently."

"They seem to be secretly planning something on the eve of the celebration."

Upon hearing this, a cold smile flashed in Zhu Xiong Ying's eyes.

“They thought they were hiding well, but in reality, every move they made was under my control.”

"This celebration is not only a celebration for the imperial court, but also the end of their defeat."

He said this with an air of utter coldness and decisiveness.

"Continue with the plan and don't let them notice anything unusual."

“We need to make them think they still have a chance; only then will they be completely exposed.”

Li Jinglong immediately nodded in agreement and then said, "I will ensure that everything proceeds according to plan and that they will not notice anything."

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded slightly, his gaze deep as he looked out the window at the capital city.

He knew that this celebration was not only a test for the imperial court, but also a major challenge to his decision-making ability.

"These people thought they could use local power to launch a counterattack against the imperial court."

“But they were wrong.”

“Every move they make has already fallen into my game.”

He pondered silently, his eyes revealing endless determination and ruthlessness.

***
The day of the celebration finally arrived, and the capital was filled with peace and harmony, with singing and dancing.

The grandeur of the Ming Dynasty appeared exceptionally magnificent on this day.

Zhu Xiong Ying stood on the high platform in the palace, gazing at the entire capital city.

But his gaze was not drawn to the bustling scene. He knew very well that behind this apparent prosperity, a huge storm was brewing.

"Your Highness, I have arranged everything."

Li Jinglong reported in a low voice, "Those officials colluding with local officials are taking gradual action, but they haven't been fully exposed yet."

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded slightly, her gaze still deep.

"They will be exposed."

"They will reveal their true intentions once they believe the time is right."

All we need to do is wait patiently.

He said this with an air of calm and decisiveness.

"The moment they think they have everything under control is the moment of their defeat."

As the celebrations progressed, the atmosphere in the central government became increasingly tense.

Many officials appear outwardly normal, but inwardly they are harboring turbulent thoughts.

Officials who were secretly colluding with local forces began exchanging glances frequently, as if waiting for a signal.

Zhu Xiong Ying remained calm and observed everything throughout.

He knew that the most crucial moment was about to arrive.

"Your Highness, we have discovered that some officials have begun to secretly mobilize their cronies."

"They seem to be planning to launch their operation when the celebration is halfway through."

Li Jinglong quietly approached Zhu Xiong Ying and whispered something.

"However, they have not been fully exposed yet."

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded slightly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"Let them continue their operations, without alerting them."

"We'll wipe them all out once their plan is fully exposed."

Although his voice was calm, every word he spoke conveyed utter coldness and decisiveness.

"These people thought they could use the celebration as an opportunity to turn the tables."

"But what they didn't know was that the whole situation was already under my control."

As time went on, the celebration gradually reached its climax.

Zhu Xiong Ying's gaze remained sharp; he knew that the most crucial moment had arrived.

"Your Highness, they have already begun their operation."

Li Jinglong reported in a low voice, his expression showing a hint of nervousness.

"We discovered that some officials have begun to secretly contact outside forces, preparing to launch their plans."

Zhu Xiong Ying sneered, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"They've finally taken action."

"Pass down the order to immediately seal off all entrances and exits, ensuring these people have nowhere to escape."

"At the same time, arrange for manpower to take them down in one fell swoop once they are completely exposed."

His voice was deep and cold, conveying endless decisiveness and resolve.

Li Jinglong immediately accepted the order and left, and the atmosphere in the entire palace instantly became tense and oppressive.

Zhu Xiong Ying coldly swept his gaze over the officials, secretly sneering to himself.

"These people think they can plot against me right under my nose, but they are doomed to fail."

He pondered silently, his eyes revealing endless determination and ruthlessness.

***
As the celebration reached its climax, the officials who had colluded with local forces finally exposed their plans.

They attempted a coup during the celebration, but Zhu Xiong Ying had already seen through everything.

The moment they moved, the palace guards captured them all.

"Your Highness, all the officials who plotted the coup have been arrested."

Li Jinglong walked quickly to Zhu Xiong Ying's side, his expression showing a hint of excitement.

"Their plan has completely failed."

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded slightly, her face showing no emotion.

"This is just a foolish thing for them."

"They thought they could turn the tide with the help of local forces, but they didn't know that the whole situation was already under my control."

He said this with an air of utter coldness and decisiveness.

"Issue the order to arrest all officials who colluded with local authorities and interrogate them rigorously."

"This time, I will not give them any chance to turn the tables."

Although his voice was soft, every word he spoke was filled with endless decisiveness and ruthlessness.

The storm has finally passed, and Zhu Xiong Ying remains the grandson of the emperor who controls everything.

(End of this chapter)