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

Chapter 839 Reclaiming Everything That Belonged to Him

He took Catherine back to his mansion and subjected her to all sorts of humiliation.

Catherine endured inhuman torture, but she never gave up hope. She believed that one day she would escape and avenge herself!
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A year later, Catherine finally found her chance. Taking advantage of the general's drunkenness, she killed him and escaped from the general's mansion.

She fled all the way to the border of the Ming Dynasty.

She knew she had to find someone, someone who could help her.

This person was Zhu Di, the uncle of the Ming Dynasty emperor Zhu Xiong Ying!

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After hearing Catherine's account, Zhu Di was filled with shock and anger. He never imagined that his nephew could be so cruel, so capable of treating a woman in such a way.

He looked at Ekaterina, his eyes filled with sympathy and pity.

"Don't worry, I will definitely avenge you!" he said firmly.

Ekaterina nodded gratefully.

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Zhu Di secretly assembled an army, preparing to attack the Ming Dynasty.

He believed that with his strength, he would definitely be able to overthrow Zhu Xiong Ying's rule and avenge Catherine!

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Zhu Xiong Ying was unaware that a huge crisis was approaching him. He was still immersed in the joy of victory, believing that he was invincible.

He indulged in pleasure day and night, he was addicted to wine and women, and he had forgotten what an ambitious emperor he once was.

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One night, Zhu Xiong Ying was indulging in pleasure in his palace.

Suddenly, shouts of battle erupted.

Zhu Xiong Ying's expression changed drastically, and he quickly got up, wanting to escape.

But, it's too late.

Zhu Di's army has already breached the palace.

Zhu Di appeared before Zhu Xiong Ying, accompanied by Catherine.

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Zhu Di, his eyes filled with fear.

"You...how could you..."

Zhu Di sneered: "Zhu Xiong Ying, your end has come!"

Ekaterina walked up to Zhu Xiong Ying, her eyes filled with the flames of hatred.

"Zhu Xiong Ying, do you still remember me?"

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Ekaterina, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes.

"You...you are..."

Ekaterina grabbed Zhu Xiong Ying by the hair and dragged him to the ground.

"Zhu Xiong Ying, I'll make you taste the pain I've suffered!"

She drew her dagger and plunged it deep into Zhu Xiong Ying's heart...

Zhu Xiong Ying never imagined he would die at the hands of a woman. Even more unexpectedly, this woman was one he had once toyed with…

Catherine looked at Zhu Xiong Ying's corpse, a surge of pleasure coursing through her. She had finally avenged herself!
She turned around, looked at Zhu Di, and her eyes were filled with gratitude.

"Thank you, Zhu Di."

Zhu Di walked up to Catherine and gently embraced her.

"No need to thank me, this is what I should do."

He paused, then said, "From today onwards, you are the Empress of the Ming Dynasty." Catherine was taken aback; she hadn't expected Zhu Di to make such a request.

She raised her head and looked at Zhu Di, her eyes filled with doubt.

"why?"

Zhu Di looked at Catherine with deep affection in his eyes.

"because I love you."

Catherine's heart skipped a beat. She hadn't expected Zhu Di to say such a thing.

She lowered her head, a blush rising on her cheeks.

"I……"

Zhu Di gently lifted Catherine's chin and kissed her lips tenderly...

Outside the palace, the shouting and screaming gradually subsided.

A new dynasty is about to be born...

Zhu Xiong Ying, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, who was known as invincible, was now being dragged to the ground by Catherine like a dead dog. His magnificent dragon robe was covered in dust, his once arrogant eyes were now filled with terror, and his lips trembled, unable to utter a single complete syllable.

"You...you..." He finally managed to squeeze out a few words, but they were as weak as a mosquito's hum.

Catherine sneered, looking down at him with a vengeful glint in her eyes. The dagger in her hand gleamed coldly, flashing before Zhu Xiong Ying's eyes like the scythe of death. "Zhu Xiong Ying, you've finally met your match! Weren't you so powerful? Weren't you invincible? How come you're now groveling at my feet like a dog?"

She forcefully yanked Zhu Xiong Ying's hair, making him look up and face her. "Do you remember me? You toyed with me, humiliated me, treated me like a plaything! Today, I'll make you pay!"

Ekaterina raised her dagger and plunged it fiercely into Zhu Xiong Ying's heart.

"stop!"

With a loud shout, a figure flashed past like lightning, knocking Ekaterina away.

Zhu Di stood firmly before Zhu Xiong Ying, his long sword pointed at Catherine, his eyes icy. "Catherine, did you think I would allow you to kill him?"

Ekaterina got up from the ground, wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, and glared at Zhu Di with venomous eyes. "Zhu Di, why did you stop me? He is your enemy, the culprit who caused your family's destruction!"

Zhu Di sneered, "My affairs are none of your business! Zhu Xiong Ying is my nephew, my family! Even if he has a thousand faults, only I can deal with him!"

He turned around, looked at the disheveled Zhu Xiong Ying, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes. "Xiong Ying, you have disappointed me greatly."

Zhu Xiong Ying struggled to lift her head, looking at Zhu Di with eyes filled with regret and pain. "Fourth Uncle..."

Zhu Di sighed and helped him up. "Xiong Ying, you still have a chance. I will give you a chance to start over."

Catherine watched this scene, her heart filled with rage and resentment. She charged at Zhu Di recklessly, brandishing a dagger and screaming hysterically, "Zhu Di, I'll kill you! I'll kill all of you!"

Zhu Di's eyes turned cold, and with a backhand slash, he knocked Catherine's dagger away.

"Men, seize her!"

Two guards rushed forward and subdued the crazed Catherine.

Zhu Di watched as Catherine was taken away, his heart unmoved. He turned to Zhu Xiong Ying and said, "Xiong Ying, I will give you a chance, but you must pay the price. I will send you to the frontier so that you can atone for your crimes there. If you can prove your worth, I will take you back."

A glimmer of hope flashed in Zhu Xiong Ying's eyes. He knelt on the ground and said gratefully, "Thank you, Fourth Uncle! Xiong Ying will certainly not let you down!"

Zhu Di nodded and turned to leave.

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The frontier is a harsh and cold place, ravaged by wind and sand.

Zhu Xiong Ying, dressed in coarse linen clothes, stood on the city wall, gazing into the distance.

The days of luxury and privilege, the days of being above everyone else, are now all gone.

He took a deep breath, feeling the cold air, his heart filled with bitterness and helplessness.

But he knew he had to start over.

He must prove his worth; he must win back everything that is rightfully his!
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(End of this chapter)