boyutpedia Chapter 228 Forced into the Palace
Chapter 228 Forced into the Palace
"Royal brother, you don't have to use the fact that I lost my mother to hurt me. After all, you and your mother know better than anyone how my mother died. Before our father passed away, we brothers swore to devote ourselves to the great cause for generations to come and never quarrel with each other. I have never forgotten this for so many years. It seems that your brother has forgotten..."
Prince Yong finally revealed his ferocious face, "You don't have to use my father to pressure me! Now that I have come this far, I have made all the necessary preparations! It won't be too late to complain to my father after you go see him!"
He drew his weapon, ready to fight his way out.
Wang Quan stood in front of Emperor Jianning and said righteously, "Prince Yong! Drawing a sword in front of the emperor is a serious crime! Are you trying to force the emperor to abdicate and rebel?"
“Hahaha——” Prince Yong laughed up to the sky, “Eunuch, do you think that I traveled all the way to Kyoto to show my brotherly love to Your Majesty?”
He raised his sword high, "All officers, listen to my orders! Emperor Jianning disrespected the Queen Mother, disregarded human ethics and filial piety, and murdered my mother. Today! I will clean up the mess on behalf of the late emperor! Kill!"
The gate of Shouxiang Palace was heavily surrounded by the Imperial Guards, and Emperor Jianning was even more tightly surrounded by the Imperial Guards. Although the two brothers were talking face to face, there were still heavy guards between them.
"Prince Yong! Are you sure that forcing the emperor to abdicate today will succeed? As far as I know, none of your reinforcements have arrived..."
King Yong's heart began to beat fast.
Yes, before the troops came to the city, he had consulted with the King of Qing, but the King of Qing did not arrive...
King Chong, King Chong did not make any move either...
Suddenly, he heard the sound of orderly military footsteps behind him.
He laughed, "Brother, today, no one can save you! Before I entered the palace, I sent someone to tie up Prince Ling's hands and feet. My men are attacking the city, and the Gu family army is also unable to spare any manpower. How can you, the pampered imperial guards and patrol battalions, compare to the battle-hardened soldiers under my command! What's more, none of my men have come. These people are the elite troops that my grandfather left for my aunt..."
The moment Emperor Jianning saw Zhou Yuan, he knew...
Great! He was just worrying about not having the right opportunity to eliminate the elite troops in the hands of the Grand Princess, but Prince Yong gave him this opportunity!
It's time for the Da'an royal family to clean up their mess...
"Brother Prince Yong, long time no see..."
Upon hearing this voice, the smug smile on Prince Yong's face froze instantly. He widened his eyes and turned to look back. That woman in red armor, with her hair tied up with a golden crown, and looking so heroic, who else could it be but Princess Yongjia?
"How could it be you!"
Princess Yongjia raised her eyebrows, "Why? Are you surprised to see my sister? Or are you disappointed that the person you were waiting for didn't come?"
After she finished speaking, she no longer paid attention to Prince Yong, but to Emperor Jianning who was further away. She clasped her fists and saluted, saying loudly, "Your Majesty, I am late. Is your Majesty in good health?"
Emperor Jianning laughed loudly and said, "My royal sister has come at the right time. I am fine!"
"The entire imperial city has been controlled by my people. How did you get in? Just with the few people under your command?"
Princess Yongjia sneered, "Do you know why my father gave Youzhou to you? It was to prevent such a day! Brother Prince Yong, since you and I are from the same bloodline, if you surrender, I can spare your life. If you insist on doing what you want, don't blame me for disregarding our brotherly love and turning my sword against you!"
"Hahahaha - you all side with him! Why! Empress Xiaolie died a long time ago! I am also a legitimate child! I am also a legitimate child! In terms of civil and military affairs, how am I not better than him! Why! Why are you all on his side!" Prince Yong's face was ferocious, his eyes were wide open and bloodshot.
"Kill! Kill them all for me! Kill - today, even if it means bloodbathing the imperial city, I will sit on that seat! Let my father see! I could have done it!"
Prince Yong's men were attacked from both sides by the Imperial Guards and the Princess' men. The situation was not optimistic, but with this desperate fighting style, both sides would eventually suffer losses.
King Yong knew that he had no way out and had no choice but to fight his way out.
The people he brought with him all thought so too.
If we win the battle today, we will be granted the title of nobility and prime minister. If we lose, all nine clans will be in trouble.
Therefore, we can only succeed and not fail!
The sound of swords and guns resounded throughout the palace. Under the protection of the Imperial Guards, Emperor Jianning quickly left Shouxiang Palace and headed towards Chongwen Hall.
Prince Yong's men fought desperately and chased after Emperor Jianning.
In front of Chongwen Hall, the Crown Prince and Prince Chong rushed over with the palace soldiers.
In order to protect the emperor, the prince was shot by an arrow and fell to the ground, dying instantly.
"Che'er! Che'er!" Emperor Jianning called out twice with red eyes. Suddenly, he covered his chest and spat out a mouthful of black blood. His whole face quickly turned black, which was a sign of poisoning.
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty..."
Emperor Jianning fell into Wang Quan's arms, "Your Majesty - Your Majesty -"
He trembled and felt the Emperor Jianning's breath, and announced with great sorrow, "Your Majesty - has passed away -"
"Ha ha ha ha--"
King Yong laughed out loud towards the sky.
"Lan'er, did you see that? They are dead! The kingdom of Da'an belongs to you and me, father and son! Hahahahaha..."
Before entering the imperial city, Prince Yong captured many civil officials and took their families under control.
His men killed anyone they saw on the streets of Kyoto, causing panic among the people.
Now, Emperor Jianning and the Crown Prince are both dead!
But what did King Yong just say? King Chong and he are father and son!
At this time, Queen Qin and Concubine Xian came together. When they saw Emperor Jianning and the Crown Prince lying on the ground, they burst into tears and were heartbroken.
"Prince Yong! How dare you kill the king!" Queen Qin said angrily.
Prince Yong felt that he had already grasped the power. Emperor Jianning had passed away, and the Crown Prince had also died. Who else could compete with him?
Princess Yongjia rushed over and said, "You just said that Prince Chong is your son!"
Prince Yong smiled proudly, "Yes! Are you surprised, sister? Do you think that since you have persuaded Prince Qing, I have no chance of winning? Little did you know that my biggest trump card is in this imperial city...hahahaha...hiccup——"
Prince Yong's laughter stopped abruptly.
The sound of the weapon penetrating into the flesh was so loud.
He turned around and looked at the man who stabbed him in the chest with disbelief, "Why—why did you do this…"
Blood oozed from the corner of his mouth, and he was reluctant to breathe, as if someone was waiting for him to give an answer.
Prince Chong sneered, "Why do you think I should cooperate with you and become a traitor? Now that my father has passed away and the crown prince is gone, I am the natural successor. Why should I be inferior to you, Prince Yong?"
"Ah-ah-"
King Chong gently twisted the sword in his hand, causing the person who was stabbed by the sword to feel extremely painful.
"Why--"
"Why……"