Chapter 77: Saving the Cold Crown Prince 28

Don't come over!!

Liu Kang let out a silent shout, only then realizing he could no longer speak.

His shocked eyes were filled with deep fear.

When…… when was my mute point struck!

"Huh..."

Jin Chen snorted coldly, his voice icy and chilling.

"Just this kind of trash, General?"

He ruthlessly stepped on Liu Kang's neck.

"Liu Kang, let me tell you some good news."

"Soon, you'll be able to go down to join your family."

The dagger stabbed into his shoulder, then was pulled out.

Jin Chen wiped the blood-stained dagger clean on Liu Kang's ashen face.

"Are you happy?"

Pain and suffocation came at once; Liu Kang endured the heart-wrenching pain while also trying to think about what this person said.

What does that mean, what does 'go down to be with your family' mean!!

Could it be, could it be that this person has already wiped out the Liu family……

Just who is this person!!

Seeing Liu Kang's confusion, Jin Chen kindly squatted down and explained.

"Right, let me introduce myself."

"I am Jin Chen, the son of the Jin family whom you exterminated years ago."

These words, this grudge, are spoken for the original owner.

Jin Chen didn't want to linger; his beloved was still waiting in the palace, and he didn't know if that dog emperor was dead or alive.

"Hurry up and reunite with your family."

The final stab went straight into the heart.

Liu Kang died with his eyes wide open.

In his final moment before death, he perhaps regretted his impulsiveness from years ago, or perhaps regretted not eradicating the root.

But no one cared anymore; karma had been settled, and the capital had no more Liu family warriors.

——

At this moment, inside the palace.

Xiao Su wore a white fox-trimmed cloak, smiling as he paid respects to Emperor Yong Shun, though his eyes were icy.

While the Palace of Nourishing Heart, originally guarded by palace maids and guards, was now completely occupied by the hidden guards of the Heaven Moon Pavilion, as well as the guards from the Crown Prince's Residence and the Second Prince's Residence.

Emperor Yong Shun wore bright yellow imperial robes, his face ashen, with two blades at his throat, kneeling in the hall.

"Father Emperor, did you sleep well last night? Why didn't you summon someone to attend you?"

Xiao Su sat on the soft chair brought by Defu, looking down at Emperor Yong Shun.

"Rebellious son! Rebellious son!"

Emperor Yong Shun's face flushed red with anger, as if suffering utter humiliation, he kept hurling insults.

Xiao Su completely unmoved, he shifted his gaze, his phoenix eyes sweeping over the hall's decorations: "Father Emperor, you're old."

"The change of dynasties is inevitable."

"How could I let a bastard like you become emperor! Impossible! You and your short-lived mother were never fit to be part of the imperial family!!"

Emperor Yong Shun's unrestrained insults completely lost his imperial dignity, resembling a mad beggar at the end of his rope.

It didn't matter to him being insulted, but when Xiao Su heard him insult his mother, his phoenix eyes flashed with a bone-chilling chill; he drew a long sword from a guard's waist and slowly walked toward Emperor Yong Shun.

"My mother's fault was only that she misjudged people and loved the wrong one."

"You never considered that, had you not forced yourself to marry her for the throne, none of this karma would exist."

Emperor Yong Shun coldly glared at him: "What do you know! Imperial folk never need sincerity!"

"That's right," Xiao Su's sword split Emperor Yong Shun's mouth corner, tracing a line of blood along his nose and eyes up to his forehead.

"So Father Emperor, I, on the other hand, have truly inherited your legacy."

Emperor Yong Shun, who had enjoyed comfort and privilege for most of his life, had never suffered such pain.

He trembled, wanting to break free,

At this moment, footsteps suddenly sounded outside the Palace of Nourishing Heart.

Having dealt with the Imperial Forest Army, Xiao Zhuoxian, in vigorous attire, led the guards running into the hall.

His cheeks were speckled with a few drops of blood, his eyes turned firm and steady, no longer the timid hesitation he had when leaving the study that day.

Emperor Yong Shun thought Xiao Zhuoxian had come to rescue the emperor, and, enduring the pain, he hurriedly said: "Good virtuous son! Quickly seize this rebellious son!".

Xiao Zhuoxian held his sword in his left hand, performing a clasped-fist salute.

"Your subject pays respects to Father Emperor; your subject dares to ask Father Emperor to abdicate."

"You!"

Emperor Yong Shun couldn't believe it; his finger pointing at Xiao Zhuoxian's arm trembled.

This was his most obedient son!

Emperor Yong Shun's gaze darted between the two.

"You…… you both want this throne!"

Xiao Su curled his lips disinterestedly: "That's not it; the elder imperial brother is the only rightful choice for the throne."

I have long grown weary of this boring and vicious imperial life.

Emperor Yongshun couldn't understand why a son would not want to take the imperial throne.

He shook his head, looking dejected, "Impossible… I raised you to grow up, not to have you force me!"

Emperor Yongshun pointed at Xiao Zhuoxian, "Especially you! When have I ever wronged you!".

Xiao Zhuoxian tugged at the corner of his mouth.

In reply to Father Emperor, disappointment and chill have never been limited to a single matter; they are the result of years of accumulation.

Because my mother consort was from the previous harem, you often beat and scold her, which is acceptable since you are the emperor.

As a subject son, I wish to make my mother consort the most honored woman in the world, to never again be ignored or given cold looks, and to protect those I want to protect; I can only achieve that by becoming emperor.

Xiao Zhuoxian's words were resonant and powerful, leaving Emperor Yongshun silent for a long time.

Your Highness.

Heaven Moon Pavilion's dark guards appeared inside the hall, paying respects to Xiao Su.

The new empress has arrived.

Xiao Su raised an eyebrow and exchanged a glance with Emperor Yongshun.

The guards escorting Emperor Yongshun timely covered his mouth.

Father Emperor, don't be angry either; I will send the consort down to accompany you.

Having said that, Xiao Su looked toward Xiao Zhuoxian.

Imperial elder brother has him write the abdication edict here; I will go settle accounts with the new empress.

Go ahead.

Xiao Su walked out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and the dark guards closed the Main Gate.

The detained new empress looked bewildered, unaware that the palace maids following her had all disappeared, leaving only her personal attendant, who also knew nothing.

Her head was adorned with hairpins, a brilliant red palace outfit outlined her exquisite figure, her makeup was delicate and gorgeous, and she was very beautiful.

She was nothing like an empress who should be the mother of the nation.

Xiao Su?

The new empress frowned, "Why have you come to the Hall of Mental Cultivation so early in the morning?"

Xiao Su stepped back a bit to avoid being overwhelmed by her garish perfume.

Naturally, Father Emperor has given orders.

Glancing at the food box held by the palace maid beside the new empress, Xiao Su snorted.

I suppose the consort came this early to plead for the eldest imperial brother.

It's just a pity there's no chance.

Hearing this, the new empress's heart jumped in alarm, and she shouted angrily.

What do you mean!

Isn't that clear enough? Xiao Su was somewhat puzzled, "Never mind, since the consort didn't hear clearly, she will first accept this gift."

He waved his hand, indicating for Defu to have Li You come over.

Li You walked in from the corridor, holding a wooden box with both hands.

He placed it in the new empress's hands.

This is a treasure specially presented by Your Highness for the consort; consort, quickly open it and have a look.

The new empress eyed Xiao Su suspiciously, yet still opened the wooden box.

Ah!

Inside the wooden box was none other than Xiao Yunye's head.

It appeared to have been freshly severed, the staring eyes still retaining deep fear, as if he had suffered tremendous fright before death.

What I mean is, the eldest imperial brother is no longer in this world.

Xiao Su's voice was extremely cold.