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

Chapter 792 Can We Really Get Away with It All?
The man in black still did not answer, but instead pushed the dagger forward a little more.

Zhu Xiong Ying felt a sharp pain in his back. He knew that the dagger had pierced his clothes and was pressed against his skin.

"Who exactly are you? If you don't tell me, don't blame me for being impolite!" Zhu Xiong Ying roared, his tone filled with murderous intent.

The man in black remained silent, but tightened his grip on the dagger.

"You're asking for death!" Zhu Xiong Ying could no longer hold back. She turned around abruptly and slapped the man in black with her palm.

The man in black seemed to have been prepared, and with a swift movement, he dodged Zhu Xiong Ying's attack.

Zhu Xiong Ying was even more furious after his first attack missed. He attacked again, his offensive as fierce as a storm against the man in black.

The man in black was agile and handled Zhu Xiong Ying's attacks with ease, showing no signs of being at a disadvantage.

The two fought fiercely in the imperial study, their blows evenly matched.

Although Zhu Xiong Ying was powerful, the man in black was also skilled, and for a time, they were unable to subdue him.

"Are you a member of the Blood Shadow Cult?" Zhu Xiong Ying asked while attacking.

The man in black still did not answer, but continued to stab Zhu Xiong Ying with the dagger in his hand.

Zhu Xiong Ying became even more certain that this man in black must be an assassin sent by the Blood Shadow Cult.

His anger burned fiercely, and his offensive became even more aggressive.

The man in black gradually felt the strain. He knew he was no match for Zhu Xiong Ying and began to consider retreating.

He feinted, then turned and fled out the window.

"Want to leave? Not so easy!" Zhu Xiong Ying sneered, and with a flash, she blocked the man in black.

Seeing that escape was impossible, a ruthless glint flashed in the man's eyes, and he thrust the dagger in his hand at Zhu Xiong Ying once again.

Zhu Xiong Ying was prepared; she dodged the dagger by sidestepping it, and then struck the man in black in the chest with her palm.

The man in black grunted, flew backward, crashed into the wall, and then fell heavily to the ground.

Zhu Xiong Ying walked up to the man in black and ripped off the mask from his face.

"It's you?" Zhu Xiong Ying looked at the man in black, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

The man in black was none other than his personal eunuch, Xiao Gui Zi!

"Why?" Zhu Xiong Ying asked incredulously.

Xiao Guizi didn't speak, but a cold smile appeared on his lips. Then he bit open the poison sac hidden in his teeth.

"You..." Zhu Xiong Ying was stunned for a moment because she did not expect Xiao Gui Zi to be so resolute.

Xiao Guizi gave a cold smile, then slowly collapsed to the ground, lifeless.

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Xiao Gui Zi's corpse, her heart filled with doubt and confusion.

Xiao Gui Zi had been with him for many years and had always been loyal. He really couldn't understand why Xiao Gui Zi would betray him.
Is it...

Zhu Xiong Ying suddenly realized something, and her expression changed drastically.

He quickly went to the desk, opened a hidden compartment, and took out a brocade box.

The brocade box contained a jade seal.

This is the Imperial Seal of the Ming Dynasty!
Zhu Xiong Ying carefully examined the jade seal and found a small crack at the bottom.

His heart sank; he knew the jade seal was fake!
The real imperial seal was switched by Xiao Guizi long ago!
"Xiao Guizi, why did you do this?" Zhu Xiong Ying roared to the sky, her heart filled with grief, indignation, and helplessness.

He never imagined that the person he trusted most would betray him!
Moreover, he also stole the Imperial Seal of the Ming Dynasty!
This was undoubtedly a huge blow to the Ming Dynasty!

Zhu Xiong Ying felt like a fool, being completely played!
His heart was filled with anger and frustration, and he wished he could tear Xiao Guizi to pieces!

However, Xiao Guizi was already dead, and no matter how angry he was, it wouldn't change anything. Now, he had to find the real imperial seal as soon as possible, otherwise, the Ming Dynasty would fall into chaos!
Zhu Xiong Ying took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

He began to wonder where Xiao Guizi would hide the imperial seal.
Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind, and he remembered a place.

He quickly turned around and walked out of the imperial study.

He was going to retrieve the Imperial Seal of the Ming Dynasty!

Zhu Xiong Ying's face was ashen, his fists clenched so tightly beneath his dragon robe that they cracked. The theft of the Imperial Seal was a matter of utmost importance! He strode towards the depths of the Imperial Garden, to an inconspicuous little pavilion.

This pavilion appears ordinary, but it actually hides a secret. Beneath the stone table in the center of the pavilion, there is a movable stone brick. Zhu Xiong Ying pressed down hard, and the stone brick sank, revealing a dark hole.

A musty smell hit her face, and Zhu Xiong Ying jumped in without hesitation.

This is a passage leading to a secret underground chamber, built with utmost secrecy. Xiao Guizi is responsible for cleaning the chamber; only he knows its secret.

"That damned little Gui Zi, how dare he betray me!" Zhu Xiong Ying gritted his teeth, his anger rising even higher.

The secret room was small, containing only a stone bed and a bookshelf. Zhu Xiong Ying quickly walked to the bookshelf and began to search carefully.

He remembered that the real imperial seal was hidden here!

The bookshelves were filled with all kinds of books, from military strategy to poetry and prose.

Zhu Xiong Ying searched through the books one by one, but still could not find any trace of the imperial seal.

"Could it be that Xiao Guizi didn't hide the imperial seal here?" Zhu Xiong Ying wondered.

He carefully examined the bookshelf and noticed that the bottom of the bookshelf seemed to be somewhat unusual.

He crouched down and tapped the bottom of the bookshelf with his hand, producing a hollow sound.

"There really is a trap!" Zhu Xiong Ying was overjoyed.

He pushed the bookshelf hard, and it slowly slid open, revealing a hidden compartment.

Inside the hidden compartment was a brocade box, and inside the box was the real Imperial Seal of the State!
Zhu Xiong Ying picked up the jade seal and examined it carefully.

The jade seal is crystal clear, carved with lifelike dragon patterns, and emits a faint golden light.

"Finally found it!" Zhu Xiong Ying breathed a sigh of relief, the huge weight that had been hanging over her heart finally lifted.

He put the jade seal back into the brocade box, and then pushed the bookshelf back to its original position.

"Little Gui, do you really think you can fool everyone?" Zhu Xiong Ying sneered, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

He turned and left the secret room, returning to the imperial study.

By this time, it was already late and night had fallen.

Zhu Xiong Ying sat on the dragon throne, holding the Imperial Seal of the State in his hand, lost in thought.

Why did Xiao Guizi betray him?
He was puzzled.

Suddenly, he remembered the cold smile that Xiao Guizi had given before she died.

That cold laugh was full of mockery and disdain.

"Could it be..." A bold idea suddenly popped into Zhu Xiong Ying's mind.

He suddenly stood up, strode to his desk, picked up a brush, and wrote a line on the paper:

"Blood Shadow Sect, I will never let you get away with this!"

After writing it, he crumpled the note into a ball and threw it into the brazier.

"Little Gui Zi, do you think you can escape punishment by dying?" A murderous glint flashed in Zhu Xiong Ying's eyes. "I will definitely find out the truth and wipe out your Blood Shadow Sect!"

(End of this chapter)