Fearing being killed for his overwhelming merits, the empress decided to marry him.

"Your Highness, the dog emperor of Song has arrived."

"bring it here."

"Yes."

Inside the Golden Palace, Wanyan Zongbi had boxes upon boxes of antiques, jade artifacts, and calligraphy and paintings personally copied by Emperor Huizong of Song laid out in front of him.

He himself sat on the steps below the dragon throne, flipping through a memorial entitled "The Training of the New Army" that Zhou Xianwu had submitted before his death.

Before long, Zhao Ji, Zhao Huan, and more than twenty officials including Xue Congli, Jiang Yuhan, and Lai Ba were roughly pushed into the Golden Palace by Jin soldiers.

"Your Majesty!"

At the command of the Jurchen general, Zhao Ji and his son Zhao Huan, along with the officials, immediately prostrated themselves before Wanyan Zongbi.

Emperor Huizong and his son Emperor Huan were truly incredibly unlucky.

I thought I could use the tunnel where Zhao Ji (Emperor Huizong) used to frequent brothels to leave this godforsaken place.

Unexpectedly, Li Shishi of the Qinghualou believed that the emperor should prioritize the well-being of the nation and should not spend his days indulging in pleasure quarters.

In order to enable Emperor Huizong to govern diligently, she used the money she had saved over the years to redeem herself, left the brothel, and left Bianjing to become a respectable woman.

Before leaving, he secretly ordered people to seal off the tunnel entrance and exit to show his determination.

As a result, this indirect action deprived Zhao Ji and his son of their last chance to escape.

Emperor Huizong and Emperor Huan knelt before Wanyan Zongbi, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.

Wanyan Zongbi closed the memorial and coldly sized up the father and son in front of him.

"hehe."

A cold laugh rang out, and Wanyan Zongbi threw the memorials submitted by Zhou Xianwu, Li Gang, and Guo Huang in front of the two men.

"I have to thank you. If it weren't for the two idiots in the Song Dynasty, even if they had another incompetent ruler, the Jin Dynasty probably wouldn't have been able to conquer Bianjing so easily."

"If you had adopted even one of these memorials in their entirety, I'm afraid it would be your Song army that would have trampled through the capital, and my Jin royal family would be kneeling before you begging for their lives."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ji and Zhao Huan shrank back and trembled, not daring to utter a single word.

"Now that things have come to this, aren't you going to say anything?"

Wanyan Zongbi got up and walked down the steps to the two men.

"The reason why our Great Jin was able to conquer your Song capital today is not because our Great Jin is braver than your Song, nor because you lack loyal ministers and generals."

"On the contrary, even at the very last moment, those eunuchs showed a courage that moved me deeply."

"But it's a pity that those useful people are not given important positions in the eyes of you two foolish rulers. Instead, you give important positions to mediocre and treacherous officials like Ye Fan and Lai Ba."

"Your Song state is in this state today, and you can't blame anyone else but your father and son for being weak and incompetent, failing to fulfill their duties as emperors."

"Look at all these things in the hall. Indulging in frivolous pursuits is a waste of time. These precious antiques must have cost a fortune."

If the money spent on buying rare treasures had been used to arm your army, would your Song state still be where it is today?

Emperor Huizong and his son were heartbroken, especially Zhao Huan, who deeply regretted his actions.

If I had persisted a little longer and continued to rely on Guo Huang and Zhou Xianwu, and had taken a tough stance when the Jurchens first made their demands, the situation would not have turned out this way.

However, there's no going back in life, and this game doesn't offer you a chance to save and start over.

From the moment Zhao Huan made his choice, the entire outcome was already predetermined.

"Your Highness, could you please release my father and me?"

Zhao Ji suddenly spoke, intending to make a final stand.

“As long as you are willing to spare my father and me, the Great Song is willing to cede territory and pay tribute, to be a vassal state of the Jin Kingdom forever, and even to call ourselves kings and honor the Great Jin as emperors.”

Upon hearing this, Wanyan Zongbi scoffed disdainfully.

"The Great Jin has no need for a vassal state like yours. As for you two incompetent rulers who don't even cherish your own people, you will naturally receive special treatment."

After saying that, he took out a tinderbox, lit it, and threw it directly into the box full of antiques and jade artifacts.

Instantly, those treasures that Zhao Ji cherished as precious gems burst into flames right in front of the father and son.

Emperor Huizong instinctively wanted to put out the fire, his eyes filled with reluctance and regret.

But after glancing at the fully armed Jin soldiers around him, he wisely chose to remain silent.

"Pass on my military order: move all valuables from Bianliang Palace."

"All members of the royal family, along with officials of the fourth rank and above, were gathered in the palace and placed under house arrest to await their fate."

"The warriors are permitted to indulge in pleasure within the city for three days."

Immediately, the surrounding Jin people erupted in a howl like wolves.

Lai Ba hurriedly crawled to Wanyan Zongbi's feet, pleading desperately, "Your Highness, Fourth Prince, you can't do this to me!"

I've been contacting you these past few days. Please, for the sake of our past acquaintance, spare me and my family.

Wanyan Zongbi kicked him away: "You incompetent fool who holds a position without doing anything, do you think I'm like that tyrannical emperor Zhao Huan?"

Lai Ba burst into tears: "Your Highness, you can't break your promise! You promised me that if the city falls, you would never harm me or my family!"

Wanyan Zongbi sneered: "The promises of my Great Jin are made to people, not to you, a beast who betrays his master for personal gain."

However, I promised you I would spare your life and that of your family, but things won't be so easy from now on.

"Take them all away and lock them up."

At the final command, the Jin soldiers immediately and brutally dragged the kneeling emperor and his ministers out of the palace.

"No, let me go, let me go, Father! Help me, Father!"

Zhao Huan's arms were pinned down by the Jin soldiers, forcibly separated from Zhao Ji, and he was escorted out of the palace.

"Huan'er, it's all your father's fault!"

Zhao Ji, who was also taken away, also let out a cry of regret.

Soon, all the officials were taken away, and the palace returned to tranquility.

……

Meanwhile, inside the Right Prime Minister's residence, Ye Fan anxiously awaited Wanyan Zongbi's summons.

The fall of Bianjing was all orchestrated by Ye Fan in secret. Now that the Jurchens have entered the city, it's time to reap the rewards.

However, they have been waiting since daytime, and neither Wanyan Zongbi nor Wanyan Wo have seen the gate to the mansion.

"Fan'er, don't be in such a hurry."

Langyue felt a little dizzy from Ye Fan's fussing around, so she immediately spoke up to comfort him. Her two disciples, Ouyang Xuanyi and Li Wan'er, felt the same way.

Ye Fan replied, "Master, do you know how long I've waited for this day? Now that success is so close, how can I not be anxious?"

Langyue: "That Jin Kingdom prince is really too much. How could he make you wait so long, Fan'er? If it really comes down to it, I will personally go and summon him to see you."

"Master, please don't act impulsively," Ye Fan quickly stopped him. "It seems that Prince Wanyan has just entered the city."

He was too busy with official duties, which is why he came to see me late. Please wait a little longer; I'm sure he'll summon me soon.

As soon as he finished speaking, a strange fragrance wafted into the room.

Before Ye Fan and his apprentice could notice, a figure in black robes strode into the mansion.

Who is Ye Fan?

Ye Fan sensed an extremely powerful aura emanating from the newcomer, causing his pupils to shrink. Nevertheless, he stepped forward and said, "I am Ye Fan. May I ask who you are...?"

The black-robed warrior looked him up and down before speaking calmly: "By order of the Fourth Prince, I request that Young Master Ye go to Bianliang Palace to discuss state affairs."

Ye Fan: "Has His Highness the Fourth Prince agreed to see me?"

"Yes, please come with me, Young Master Ye. Don't keep His Highness waiting too long."

"it is good."

Ye Fan immediately packed his things and prepared to leave.

But soon, he felt dizzy and the scenery in front of him became blurry.

"What's going on? Why is my head suddenly so foggy?"

The next moment, he completely lost consciousness.