Chapter 125: Hu Weiyong Rebels 5

The yamen runner guarding the gate quieted down after receiving two heavy slaps to the face.

At this moment, Hu Weiyong stepped forward and asked, "Has anyone come by here just now?"

The runner looked up, wanting to say something, but suddenly remembered Zhu Gaoxu's instructions; rubbing his burning face, the runner lowered his head again and, without speaking, simply shook his head.

Seeing this, Hu Weiyong did not think much of it, and after hearing the runner's reply, he led his group of servants straight into the yamen.

At this time, Hu Weiyong had no desire to keep up the act; relying on his status, he charged through the Divine Weapon Battalion and directly ordered people to force open the warehouse within the Divine Weapon Battalion.

Looking at the Daming Guns packed full and arranged to one side, a smile finally appeared on Hu Weiyong's face.

Without dwelling too long in his joy, Hu Weiyong immediately said to the servant beside him, "Go quickly and notify Censor-in-Chief Chen Ning and Vice Censor-in-Chief Tu Jie, and tell them to bring their men over!"

Seeing this, the servant nodded and hurriedly ran out.

Meanwhile, Hu Weiyong closed his eyes slightly and had someone move a stool over so he could sit.

He suppressed his inner anxiety while waiting for the two to arrive.

He could not show a trace of panic in front of outsiders, and he did not know how long he had waited.

To Zhu Gaoxu, it felt like a year, but Chen Ning and Tu Jie finally arrived with their men.

At this, Hu Weiyong opened his eyes, then stared at the two and said, "Victory or defeat hinges on this one move!"

As he spoke, he waved his hand; Chen Ning and Tu Jie exchanged a glance, nodded, and led their servants and the others into the warehouse to begin moving the Daming Guns.

It was already late at night, and just as Hu Weiyong and the others were busy at work, Zhu Gaoxu finally entered the Imperial Palace.

Carrying the token given by Lao Zhu, Zhu Gaoxu had been unimpeded all the way, but just as he was about to see Lao Zhu, he was stopped.

The one who stopped him was none other than his old acquaintance, Eunuch Li.

At this moment, Zhu Gaoxu looked at Eunuch Li before him with displeasure, frowned, and said, "Eunuch Li, I have an important, urgent matter to find Imperial Grandfather; please go and report it quickly."

Eunuch Li looked at the impatient Zhu Gaoxu and said with a bitter smile, "My little ancestor, look at what time it is; His Majesty has long since retired for the night. Whatever matter you have, please speak of it again tomorrow."

As he spoke, Eunuch Li extended his hand in a gesture of invitation to leave.

Seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu almost stamped his feet in anxiety.

What time was it now? He didn't know what other tricks Hu Weiyong might still have up his sleeve; he had to get on the same page with Lao Zhu no matter what.

But now, this Eunuch Li wouldn't let him in no matter what, and the key was that he wouldn't even pass on a message for him.

He had made it clear that any business should be discussed tomorrow.

Seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu was completely helpless.

Seeing that he absolutely could not get in, Zhu Gaoxu did not force his way in again; fortunately, he had left a backup plan, believing that even if Zhu Yuanzhang were sleeping soundly, he could still be roused.

Thinking this, Zhu Gaoxu asked Eunuch Li, "What time is it now?"

Eunuch Li did not know why Zhu Gaoxu, who had been so desperate just a moment ago, had suddenly asked about the time so calmly.

But as long as Zhu Gaoxu didn't force his way in, it was none of his business.

Thinking this, Eunuch Li replied, "It is a quarter past the Hour of the Tiger."

Zhu Gaoxu nodded after hearing this and muttered, "Almost there."

Eunuch Li was a bit confused after hearing this.

What was almost there?

Eunuch Li, who had just wanted to speak, had not yet had the chance to say anything before he knew the answer.

He only heard the sound of dense gunfire suddenly erupting outside the city.

It crackled and popped just like roasting beans.

At this moment, Eunuch Li was instantly startled into a shiver.

Looking at Zhu Gaoxu, he said tremblingly, "Li... little ancestor... is this something you caused?"

But at this moment, Zhu Gaoxu was no longer anxious; he first glanced at Eunuch Li, then patted the non-existent dust off his body.

Zhu Gaoxu flicked his robes and sat directly on the steps in front of Lao Zhu's sleeping quarters.

Seeing Zhu Gaoxu in this state, Eunuch Li was extremely anxious.

He ran to Zhu Gaoxu's side, bent over, and asked, "My little ancestor, what on earth has happened? Please don't tease this old servant."

Zhu Gaoxu folded his arms across his chest and said indifferently, "Go notify Imperial Grandfather immediately. With such a huge commotion and at his advanced age, he will certainly be able to wake up. Go report it quickly."

Hearing this, Eunuch Li nodded subconsciously and was about to turn around.

But just as he turned halfway, Eunuch Li suddenly stopped.

He then turned back, his old face looking miserable as he said, "When I saw His Majesty at nightfall, there was a direct decree that no one was to disturb him, and those who defy the decree will be executed without mercy."

Hearing Eunuch Li's words, Zhu Gaoxu finally understood why Eunuch Li would not report it and would not let him in.

So it was that Zhu Yuanzhang had already given orders.

However, no matter what orders Lao Zhu had given, with such a huge commotion, it was certainly impossible for Lao Zhu to play the deaf man.

And the facts were indeed as Zhu Gaoxu had expected; just as Eunuch Li finished speaking, Lao Zhu's voice came from the sleeping quarters, telling Eunuch Li to come in and see him.

Eunuch Li glanced at Zhu Gaoxu, not daring to delay in the slightest, and hurriedly ran inside.

Eunuch Li had not been inside for long before he walked back out.

Walking slowly to Zhu Gaoxu, Eunuch Li said with a bitter smile, "Little ancestor, His Majesty summons you inside."