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

Chapter 768 What exactly do you want to do?

"Outrageous!" Zhu Xiong Ying roared in fury. "Zhu Biao has committed heinous crimes, how dare you take him away? Are you trying to rebel?"

"Rebellion?" A glint of madness flashed in Chang Yuchun's eyes. "My family is loyal and virtuous, yet we have been framed by treacherous people! Your Majesty executed my son without distinguishing right from wrong. You are the true tyrant! Today, I will act on behalf of Heaven and overthrow you, this tyrant!"

Having said that, Chang Yuchun flashed forward like a ghost, rushing towards Zhu Xiong Ying. The palace guards stepped forward again to stop him, but were easily knocked down. Although Zhu Xiong Ying was highly skilled in martial arts, he was caught off guard and forced back several steps by Chang Yuchun.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me!" Chang Yuchun slapped Zhu Xiong Ying in the chest.

At the critical moment, a figure stood in front of Zhu Xiong Ying and took the brunt of Chang Yu Chun's palm strike.

"Pfft!" Blood gushed out, and the man fell at Zhu Xiong Ying's feet.

Zhu Xiong Ying looked closely and realized it was... Liu Bowen!

"Liu Aiqing!" Zhu Xiong Ying cried out in grief and quickly helped Liu Bowen up.

Liu Bowen's face was pale, and blood kept gushing from the corner of his mouth. "Your Majesty... this old minister... is incompetent..."

"Liu Aiqing, how are you? Someone, summon the imperial physician!" Zhu Xiong Ying shouted anxiously.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Chang Yuchun grabbed Zhu Xiong Ying and held him hostage. "Don't move! Otherwise, I'll kill your emperor!"

Seeing this, none of the ministers dared to act rashly.

Zhu Xiong Ying was being held hostage by Chang Yu Chun, his heart filled with anger and helplessness. He never imagined that he would be held hostage by a "dead man"!
Chang Yuchun, holding Zhu Xiong Ying hostage, rushed out of the palace and disappeared into the night.

Chaos erupted both inside and outside the capital.

……

Meanwhile, Zhu Biao, who had escaped from the imperial prison, was hiding in a secluded house. He was disheveled and dressed in rags, bearing no resemblance whatsoever to the demeanor of a crown prince.

"Cough cough..." Zhu Biao clutched his chest, coughing violently, his face as pale as paper. He had suffered serious injuries during his escape from prison.

"Your Highness, are you alright?" an old woman asked with concern.

The old woman was Zhu Biao's wet nurse, and she had always been loyal to him. After learning that Zhu Biao had been imprisoned, she tried every means to rescue him.

"I'm fine, wet nurse, cough cough..." Zhu Biao said weakly, "but... why is Father treating me like this? What did I do wrong?"

The old woman sighed and gently stroked Zhu Biao's hair. "Your Highness, as the Crown Prince, you are destined to be involved in the palace intrigues. Perhaps His Majesty had no choice..."

"Forced to do something?" Zhu Biao gave a bitter laugh. "He'd rather believe the slander of those treacherous officials than believe his own son! I've been so filial to him, yet he treats me like this! Cough cough..."

The old woman's eyes welled up with tears; she didn't know how to comfort Zhu Biao.

Suddenly, there was a rapid knock on the door.

"Who?" the old woman asked warily.

"It's me!" a familiar voice rang out from outside the door.

Zhu Biao suddenly looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. "It's... General Chang?"

The old woman quickly opened the door, and Chang Yuchun slipped inside. He immediately spotted Zhu Biao hiding in the corner, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

"Your Highness, I am late in coming to your rescue. Please forgive me!" Chang Yuchun knelt on one knee and said in a deep voice.

Zhu Biao looked at Chang Yuchun before him, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He never imagined that the person who saved him would be the enemy who killed his son!

"General Chang, you... cough cough..." Zhu Biao was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to start the conversation.

Chang Yuchun raised his head, his gaze fixed intently on Zhu Biao. "Your Highness, I know you harbor resentment. But with a formidable enemy at hand, we must put aside personal grievances and unite to fight this foreign foe!" "Foreign enemy?" Zhu Biao looked at Chang Yuchun with a puzzled expression.

"Indeed!" Chang Yuchun said in a deep voice, "His Majesty has been kidnapped by treacherous people. The capital is in chaos, and the Japanese pirates have taken the opportunity to invade. The Ming Dynasty is in imminent danger!"

Zhu Biao was shocked upon hearing this. He hadn't expected things to develop to this point.

"General Chang, what do you plan to do?" Zhu Biao asked.

A glint of shrewdness flashed in Chang Yuchun's eyes. "Your Majesty, I intend to enthrone Your Highness, restore order to the court, expel the Japanese pirates, and protect the Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Biao hesitated for a moment. He knew that Chang Yuchun was using him. But he was now desperate and had no choice but to trust Chang Yuchun.

"Okay! I promise you!" Zhu Biao said through gritted teeth.

……

Meanwhile, Zhu Xiong Ying, who had been held hostage by Chang Yu Chun, was being taken to a desolate mountain outside the city.

"Chang Yuchun, what exactly do you want to do?" Zhu Xiong Ying asked coldly.

Chang Yuchun sneered. "Your Majesty, I only wish to avenge my son! I will make you taste the pain of losing a loved one!"

Zhu Xiong Ying was filled with anger and helplessness. He never imagined that he would be held hostage by a "dead man"! Moreover, he was being framed for Chang Mao's murder!

"Chang Yuchun, you're rebelling!" Zhu Xiong Ying roared.

"Rebellion?" Chang Yuchun laughed loudly. "My family is loyal and virtuous, yet we have been framed by treacherous people! Your Majesty executed my son without distinguishing right from wrong. You are the true tyrant! Today, I will act on behalf of Heaven and overthrow you, this tyrant!"

Zhu Xiong Ying sneered inwardly. Why would he, the mighty Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, be afraid of someone like Chang Yu Chun?

"Chang Yuchun, you are too naive! Do you think you can overthrow my empire?" Zhu Xiong Ying said disdainfully.

"Hmph! Your Majesty, you are too confident! The capital is in chaos, and even your loyal ministers and generals are struggling to protect themselves! You are now isolated and helpless!" Chang Yuchun sneered.

Zhu Xiong Ying's heart skipped a beat. Chang Yu Chun was right; the capital was indeed in chaos. But he wasn't worried, because he still had his last trump card!

"Chang Yuchun, do you really think I have no backup plan?" Zhu Xiong Ying's lips curled into a cold smile.

Chang Yuchun was startled, and an ominous premonition welled up in his heart.

Just then, a deafening sound of horses' hooves came from afar.

Chang Yuchun's expression changed drastically, and he quickly turned around to look. He saw a troop of black-armored cavalry surging in like a tidal wave, their momentum fierce and their killing intent palpable!
"This is... the Embroidered Uniform Guard?" Chang Yuchun exclaimed in surprise.

Zhu Xiong Ying laughed heartily. "Chang Yuchun, you didn't expect this, did you? My Embroidered Uniform Guard has been protecting me in secret all along!"

Chang Yuchun was pale; he knew he was finished.

The black-armored cavalry quickly surrounded Chang Yuchun and his men. The leader, dressed in a flying fish robe and with an embroidered spring knife at his waist, was none other than Ji Gang, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard!

"Greetings, Your Majesty!" Ji Gang knelt on one knee and said respectfully.

"Ji Gang, take down Chang Yuchun!" Zhu Xiong Ying coldly ordered.

"As you command!" Ji Gang stood up, drew his embroidered spring knife, and pointed it at Chang Yuchun. "Chang Yuchun, surrender!"

Knowing that all was lost, Chang Yuchun looked up to the sky and sighed. "So be it! So be it! Today, I, Chang Yuchun, will die here!"

(End of this chapter)