diskusbooks Chapter 131 Success led to a change of dynasty.
Chapter 131 Success led to a change of dynasty.
"Yes! I've always known what you want, and I can give it to you!" Wen Yichuan looked at Chen Xianlin with firm eyes, his gaze filled with deep affection and promise, as he wanted to convey all the emotions deep in his heart.
Chen Xianlin stared intently at Wen Yichuan, her eyes revealing a hint of surprise and doubt, as if she couldn't believe what she was hearing.
"Do you know what you're saying?" Chen Xianlin asked softly, her voice tinged with disbelief.
Wen Yichuan took a deep breath and slowly said, "Yes, I know. I know what you want. From the first time I saw you, I was attracted to you..."
Wen Yichuan was about to continue speaking when Chen Xianlin suddenly slapped him across the face.
"Go away! I'll pretend I didn't hear what you said today!" Chen Xianlin suddenly turned around, her back to Wen Yichuan.
Wen Yichuan watched Chen Xianlin's retreating figure, his heart filled with disappointment and helplessness. He knew that Chen Xianlin needed time to accept his feelings and to trust him. But he was not discouraged; he believed that as long as he persisted, he would one day win Chen Xianlin's heart.
"Wait for me!" Wen Yichuan said in a low voice. Then he turned and left, leaving Chen Xianlin standing alone.
Wen Yichuan kept reminding himself that as long as he killed Xue Huaiyu, Chen Xianlin would eventually accept him.
As Chen Xianlin watched Wen Yichuan's departing figure, her mind was filled with countless thoughts. She had almost, almost couldn't resist falling for him.
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Grand Commandant's Office
Wen Yichuan knelt upright on the ground, his handsome face bearing a clearly visible five-finger mark.
Grand Commandant Wen stood before him, his face full of disappointment, and said in a heavy tone, "At this critical juncture, you still go to see that woman! Have you been ignoring everything I've said?"
Faced with Grand Commandant Wen's questioning, Wen Yichuan remained silent and did not respond with a single word.
Grand Commandant Wen was furious. Seeing Wen Yichuan's state, he was enraged and slapped Wen Yichuan hard across the face again.
Grand Commandant Wen sighed deeply and continued, "Now the Minister of War has been replaced, and the Prime Minister and the Emperor are gradually eroding the Wen family's power. Our situation is much worse than before. Moreover, the Empress Dowager is no longer in charge of the inner palace; she has lost control of it."
“Our Wen family is already on the verge of collapse, but what about you? All you care about is women! I really don’t know how I raised such a fool!”
Wen Taiwei's eyes grew increasingly sinister. He gritted his teeth, glared fiercely at Wen Yichuan, and said, "Now, we only have one last chance. If so, then let's change the dynasty..." After saying this, a sinister glint flashed in his eyes.
"Did you hear me clearly? If I find out you're seeing that woman again, I will kill her. I, Wen Yihong, will not allow my son to be held back by matters of the heart. Do you understand?" Grand Commandant Wen looked coldly at Wen Yichuan and said, word by word.
Wen Yichuan knelt there quietly, without saying a word, as if he was thinking about something.
"Understood!" Wen Yichuan remained silent for a while before finally speaking.
"Get out!" Commander Wen roared again, his face growing even darker.
Wen Yichuan slowly stood up, bowed to Grand Commandant Wen, and then turned and left the study.
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Inside the palace
Today is the day the Empress Dowager goes to the summer palace to escape the heat. Surrounded by palace maids and eunuchs, the Empress Dowager rides in a carriage and slowly drives out of the palace.
Consort De and Consort Xi were also accompanying the carriage procession.
On the city wall, Emperor Xue Huaiyu stood quietly, gazing into the distance, lost in thought. The carriages outside the city wall gradually receded into the distance, disappearing from sight. Xue Huaiyu felt some worry, but mostly a sense of helplessness.
Eunuch Zhang sensed the Emperor's thoughts and said softly, "Your Majesty, Consort De will be safe and sound, please rest assured."
Xue Huaiyu nodded slightly, indicating his understanding. He knew that Consort De's trip was fraught with danger, and Xue Huaiyu still didn't want anything to happen to Chen Xianlin.
If Wen Taiwei is eliminated this time, Xue Huaiyu is prepared to keep his promise and give the Empress position to Chen Xianlin.
After a while, Xue Huaiyu suddenly remembered something and instructed Eunuch Zhang, "Where is Chu Ran? Summon him to the palace. I have important matters to discuss with him. Also,..." He paused slightly and continued, "Invite the Prime Minister and his son as well."
Eunuch Zhang quickly agreed and turned to leave to arrange the matter. Xue Huaiyu, on the other hand, continued to stand silently on the city wall, gazing at the distant sky, lost in thought.
Unbeknownst to many, more soldiers began patrolling around the Grand Commandant's residence. Their presence turned the once bustling streets into a deserted place, and the people avoided the residence, not daring to approach it.
Some politically astute old foxes have already sensed something amiss in the air: "The capital is about to undergo a major upheaval!"
The weather in the capital has been overcast for the past few days, as if foreshadowing that something big is about to happen in the city.
The dark clouds in the sky grew thicker and heavier, making it hard for people to breathe. Occasionally, lightning would flash across the sky, illuminating the entire capital. This oppressive atmosphere made people uneasy, wondering what would happen next.
Twenty miles outside the capital, a large number of soldiers had gathered. They were dressed in heavy armor, holding sharp weapons, and had serious expressions on their faces. They were marching in neat and powerful steps, slowly approaching the capital. The number of them was huge, a dark mass that seemed to have no end.
The emperor immediately ordered the capital to be sealed off. He dispatched a large number of soldiers to the four city gates in the east, west, south, and north, sealing them off tightly and prohibiting anyone from entering or leaving.
Xue Huaiyu also issued an emergency decree requiring all citizens to stay at home and not go out.
The news spread quickly throughout the capital, and people closed their doors, not daring to step out. The once bustling and lively streets instantly became deserted, with only patrolling soldiers moving about.
At this moment, the soldiers surrounding the Grand Commandant's mansion no longer waited. With a command from Commander Zhang of the Imperial Guards, "Break!", the gates of the Grand Commandant's mansion were finally broken open. When they entered the mansion, they found it already deserted.
Zhang Zhiyuan was the first to realize something was wrong: "Damn it, it's a secret passage!"
Zhang Zhiyuan immediately led his soldiers to search the secret passages in the Grand Commandant's mansion, but soon discovered that every exit of the secret passages had been blocked.