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

Chapter 706 Sudden Changes

Lianxing forced the Empress to write a letter in which she admitted to having an affair with a court official and plotting a rebellion.

After writing the letter, Lianxing forced the Empress to take poison.

The empress struggled a few times before dying.

Lianxing stared at the Empress's corpse, her face expressionless.

After hiding the empress's body, she left the empress's palace.

The next morning, the palace maids discovered that the Empress had died in her own palace, and chaos ensued.

Upon learning of this, Zhu Xiong Ying was furious and ordered a thorough investigation.

Soon, letters revealing the Empress's affair with court officials and her plot to rebel were discovered.

After reading the letter, Zhu Xiong Ying was furious and ordered all the ministers involved in the case to be executed.

Lianxing, on the other hand, was rewarded by Zhu Xiong Ying for "discovering" the Empress's conspiracy in time, which further solidified her position.

From then on, no one in the harem dared to challenge Lianxing's authority.

Zhu Xiong Ying became completely infatuated with Lian Xing's gentle embrace and became increasingly indifferent to state affairs.

Lianxing seized this opportunity to gradually gain control of the government.

She eliminated dissidents, installed her cronies, and turned the entire court into her own possession.

Under the incompetent rule of Zhu Xiong Ying, the Ming Dynasty gradually declined.

All of this was orchestrated by Lianxing.

She approached Zhu Xiong Ying not to repay a debt of gratitude, nor for love, but for revenge.

Many years ago, Lianxing's family was exterminated by the imperial court, and she was the only one who managed to escape.

She hid her identity and practiced martial arts diligently, all so that one day she could avenge herself.

Now, she has finally gotten this opportunity.

She wanted the Ming Dynasty to pay the price for the destruction of her family.

Zhu Xiong Ying had no idea that the woman he trusted most was actually a ruthless avenger.

He remained immersed in his newfound comforts, completely unaware of the impending crisis.

One day, Zhu Xiong Ying was reviewing memorials when he suddenly felt dizzy.

He forced himself to stand and asked Lianxing, "What...what's wrong with me?"

Lianxing gently supported Zhu Xiong Ying and said softly, "Your Majesty, you are tired. Let me help you to rest."

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded and, supported by Lian Xing, slowly walked towards the palace.

He didn't know that this would be the last time he entered his own palace.

After Lianxing helped Zhu Xiong Ying to the bed, a sinister smile appeared on her face.

She took a bottle of poison from her sleeve and poured it into Zhu Xiong Ying's teacup.

"Your Majesty, may you have a safe journey." Lianxing's voice was cold and devoid of any emotion.

Zhu Xiong Ying died soon after drinking the poisoned tea.

Lianxing looked at Zhu Xiong Ying's corpse, her face showing no sadness, only boundless pleasure.

She finally got her revenge.

She personally killed the Ming emperor to avenge her family.

Next, what she needs to do is to completely control the Ming Dynasty and bring this once glorious empire to its demise in her hands.

Just as Lianxing was immersed in the joy of revenge, suddenly, the door to her bedchamber was pushed open. A tall man walked in.

The man was dressed in black, wearing a mask that revealed only his cold eyes.

"Who are you?" Lianxing asked warily.

The man didn't speak, but slowly removed the mask from his face.

Upon seeing the man's true face, Lianxing's pupils constricted sharply.

"Jiang...Jiang Huan?!"

Jiang Huan looked coldly at Lian Xing, "Do you think you can fool everyone?"

Lianxing was startled; she hadn't expected that Jiang Huan had already discovered her plot.

"What...what do you want to do?" Lianxing asked, trying to remain calm.

Jiang Huan did not answer. He drew the sword from his waist and pointed it at Lian Xing, "You deserve to die!"

Lianxing knew that she had nowhere to escape.

She took a deep breath, preparing to fight to the death.

Just then, shouts of battle suddenly came from outside the palace.

"What's going on?" Lianxing and Jiang Huan were both stunned.

Suddenly, a guard covered in blood rushed in, shouting, "Report! There are troops attacking the palace!"

"What?!" Lianxing and Jiang Huan were both taken aback.

Who on earth dares to attack the palace at this time?
Could it be... the army of the Ming Dynasty?
Or... the army of another country?

Or perhaps... a gangster force?

Everything is shrouded in uncertainty...

Outside the palace, shouts of battle shook the heavens, but Lianxing and Jiang Huan stood frozen in place as if their pressure points had been struck. This sudden turn of events completely disrupted their original plans. Lianxing's meticulously planned poisoning and Jiang Huan's premeditated capture seemed utterly insignificant in the face of this unexpected war.

"What exactly happened outside?" Lianxing broke the silence first, her voice trembling slightly. She tried to remain calm, but her trembling hands betrayed her inner fear.

Jiang Huan frowned, his eyes flashing with cold light. He shoved aside the guards blocking his way and rushed out of the palace. Lianxing followed closely behind, her heart filled with unease.

The shouts of battle outside the palace grew closer, mingled with the clang of clashing swords and the screams of soldiers. A thick stench of blood filled the air, foreshadowing an impending bloodbath.

Rushing out of the palace, the scene before them made Lianxing and Jiang Huan gasp in horror. The once orderly imperial palace had become a living hell. Soldiers in black armor surged into the palace like a tide, engaging in a fierce battle with the palace guards. Swords clashed, blood and flesh flew, and screams filled the air.

"This is... a rebel army?" Lianxing murmured in disbelief. She had never imagined that anyone would dare to openly attack the palace.

Jiang Huan did not answer. His eyes were sharp as he scanned the battlefield, trying to find the leader of the rebel army.

Suddenly, a man clad in golden armor and wielding a long spear appeared in Jiang Huan's sight. The man was burly and imposing, like a god descending to earth; wherever he went, palace guards fell to the ground.

"It's him!" Jiang Huan recognized the man at a glance, "Prince Yan, Zhu Di!"

Upon hearing this, Lianxing's face turned deathly pale. Zhu Di, the uncle of Emperor Zhu Xiong Ying of the Ming Dynasty, had always coveted the throne. Now, he had actually led his army to attack the palace; it seemed this was premeditated.

"What should we do?" Lianxing asked in a panic. She had completely lost her composure and didn't know how to deal with the situation.

A ruthless glint flashed in Jiang Huan's eyes, "Charge out!"

He knew that the palace was now surrounded by rebels, and the only way to survive was to fight his way out.

The two fought side by side, like two fierce tigers, charging through the rebel army. Jiang Huan's embroidered spring knife was as fast as lightning, each move deadly, leaving blood and flesh flying wherever it passed. Although Lian Xing's martial arts were not as good as Jiang Huan's, she was no ordinary person either. Her long sword danced so tightly that it was impenetrable, repelling the approaching rebels one by one.

However, the rebels outnumbered the two men, and they gradually fell into a disadvantageous position.

Just then, Zhu Di noticed the two men. He rode up, his spear pointed directly at Jiang Huan, "Jiang Huan, you have betrayed me, you deserve to die!"

(End of this chapter)