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

Chapter 799 It's all a lie

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Zhu Di's eyes: "Zhu Xiong Ying? He's still alive! He's truly choosing the path to hell over heaven! Issue my decree: search the entire city for Zhu Xiong Ying. I demand to see him alive or dead!"

"As you command!" The minister accepted the order and left.

At this moment, Zhu Xiong Ying was disguised as a traveling doctor, mingling in the streets and alleys of the capital. He treated patients while inquiring about news from the palace.

"Excuse me, sir, how do I get to the palace?" Zhu Xiong Ying stopped a passerby and asked.

The passerby looked Zhu Xiong Ying up and down. Seeing that he was dressed simply and didn't seem like a bad person, he pointed in the direction: "Just keep walking along this road and you'll see the palace."

"Thank you!" Zhu Xiong Ying bowed in thanks, then walked in the direction the passerby pointed.

He arrived at the palace gate and looked at the towering palace walls, feeling a surge of emotions.

"Zhu Di, I've finally arrived!" Zhu Xiong Ying clenched his fists, his eyes filled with flames of hatred.

He took a deep breath and stepped into the palace.

Inside the palace, the guards were tight, with patrolling soldiers coming and going. Zhu Xiong Ying carefully avoided the patrolling soldiers, looking for an opportunity to sneak deeper into the palace.

He arrived at the Imperial Garden and saw a group of palace maids picking flowers.

"What a great opportunity!" Zhu Xiong Ying thought to himself with delight. He quietly approached a palace maid, then covered her mouth and dragged her behind the artificial hill.

"Ugh...ugh..." The palace maid struggled desperately, but could not break free from Zhu Xiong Ying's control.

"Don't make a sound, or I'll kill you!" Zhu Xiong Ying threatened in a low voice.

The palace maid was so frightened that she dared not move, and looked at Zhu Xiong Ying with teary eyes.

“Tell me, where is Zhu Di?” Zhu Xiong Ying asked.

The palace maid shook her head, indicating that she did not know.

Seeing this, Zhu Xiong Ying grew impatient: "You don't know? Then I'll kill you!"

As he spoke, he raised the dagger in his hand.

The palace maid was terrified and hurriedly said, "I know! I know! The Emperor is in the Qianqing Palace!"

"Qianqing Palace?" Zhu Xiong Ying repeated. "Alright, take me there!"

The palace maid nodded, then led Zhu Xiong Ying toward the Qianqing Palace.

Throughout the journey, Zhu Xiong Ying held the palace maid's hand tightly, as if afraid she would run away.

Upon arriving at the entrance of Qianqing Palace, Zhu Xiong Ying pushed aside the palace maids and swaggered inside.

"Who goes there?" Upon seeing this, the guards quickly stepped forward to stop them.

"I've come to see the Emperor!" Zhu Xiong Ying said coldly.

"You think you can just see the Emperor whenever you want? Get out of here!" the guard shouted.

"Let's see who dares to stop me!" Zhu Xiong Ying roared, a powerful aura emanating from him.

The guards were intimidated by Zhu Xiong Ying's imposing presence and dared not step forward to stop him.

Zhu Xiong Ying walked straight into the Qianqing Palace.

Inside the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Di was reviewing memorials.

"Zhu Di!" Zhu Xiong Ying shouted.

Zhu Di looked up and saw Zhu Xiong Ying, and was immediately shocked: "Zhu...Zhu Xiong Ying? You...how did you get here?"

"Hmph, of course I'm here to take your dog's life!" Zhu Xiong Ying said with a sneer. "Guards! Protect the Emperor!" Zhu Di shouted loudly.

As soon as he finished speaking, a group of guards rushed in and surrounded Zhu Xiong Ying.

"You think you can stop me with these shrimp soldiers and crab generals?" Zhu Xiong Ying laughed disdainfully.

He flashed and rushed into the group of guards.

His fists and feet flew, each move deadly.

In the blink of an eye, the guards all collapsed to the ground and could not get up.

Upon seeing this, Zhu Di was terrified and quickly hid behind the dragon throne.

"Zhu Xiong Ying, you...you don't come any closer!" Zhu Di said, trembling.

"Zhu Di, your death is near!" Zhu Xiong Ying approached Zhu Di step by step.

Just then, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Zhu Xiong Ying.

"U.A., stop!"

Zhu Xiong Ying looked closely and realized that the person who came was actually his elder brother—Zhu Biao!
"Big brother? What are you doing here?" Zhu Xiong Ying asked in surprise.

“Xiongying, all of this was arranged by Father. Let me explain…” Zhu Biao said.

"Xiong Ying! Calm down! It's not what you think!" Zhu Biao stopped Zhu Xiong Ying again. He lowered his voice and said urgently, "Father... Father is actually still alive!"

These words struck Zhu Xiong Ying like a bolt from the blue, leaving him stunned and frozen in place. He stared at Zhu Biao in disbelief, momentarily at a loss for words.

Zhu Xiong Ying was stunned, as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over his head, extinguishing his raging anger. His father was still alive? How could this be? He had seen it with his own eyes… Could it be… could it all be a lie?
Zhu Biao noticed Zhu Xiong Ying's confusion and quickly explained, "Father faked his death to lure out the culprits. All of this was to expose the mastermind. And you, Xiong Ying, you are the sharpest knife in Father's hand!"

Zhu Xiong Ying was still incredulous. He stared intently at Zhu Biao, trying to see even the slightest lie in his eyes, but Zhu Biao's gaze was clear and firm, without the slightest evasion.

"Brother, this...this is too unbelievable," Zhu Xiong Ying's voice trembled slightly, "Why would Father go to such lengths?"

“Because,” Zhu Biao paused, his voice low, “someone wants to usurp the throne, and that person is…”

Before he could finish speaking, a commotion suddenly erupted outside the Qianqing Palace, followed by a shrill voice: "Zhu Xiong Ying! How dare you trespass into the Qianqing Palace!"

Zhu Xiong Ying looked in the direction of the voice and saw a middle-aged man with a fair complexion and no beard, dressed in eunuch's robes, leading a group of guards into the room. This man was none other than Wang Zhen, the powerful Grand Eunuch of the Directorate of Ceremonial Affairs of the Ming Dynasty!
"Wang Zhen, you've come at the perfect time!" Zhu Xiong Ying roared. "You collude with treacherous officials and frame loyal ministers. Today, I will rid myself of this traitor for my father and for the Ming Dynasty!"

Wang Zhen sneered, "You? A mere brat who hasn't even grown up yet dares to be so insolent in front of me? Guards, seize him!"

The guards swarmed forward, surrounding Zhu Xiong Ying. Zhu Xiong Ying sneered, and with a flash, he charged into the group of guards. His fists and feet flew, each move deadly, and in the blink of an eye, the guards fell to the ground, unable to rise.

Upon seeing this, Wang Zhen's expression changed drastically. He pointed at Zhu Xiong Ying and shouted sternly, "Zhu Xiong Ying, you...you dare to commit insubordination! You deserve to die!"

"Wang Zhen, your death is near!" Zhu Xiong Ying approached Wang Zhen step by step.

Wang Zhen was so frightened that he retreated repeatedly. In his panic, he pulled out a dagger from his sleeve and stabbed at Zhu Xiong Ying.

Zhu Xiong Ying was prepared. He dodged the dagger to the side, then grabbed Wang Zhen's wrist and twisted it forcefully.

"Ah!" Wang Zhen screamed in agony as the dagger fell to the ground.

Zhu Xiong Ying snatched the dagger and held it to Wang Zhen's neck, coldly saying, "Speak, who ordered you to murder the Emperor?"

Wang Zhen's face was deathly pale, his lips trembled, but he refused to speak.

Seeing this, a cold glint flashed in Zhu Xiong Ying's eyes: "Looks like you're going to have to suffer the consequences instead of being polite!"

Just as he was about to make his move, Zhu Biao suddenly stepped forward and stopped him, saying, "Xiong Ying, stop!"

(End of this chapter)