I Am Immortal In The Cultivation World novel Chapter 36

Chapter 36 A Female Orphan

“Who are you?” Imperial Consort Sun screamed.

“I’ve been a eunuch for a long time. I can’t change my habit of speaking.” This person was fair and beardless, and his voice was sharp. “A mere thief is not worthy of your attention. You’d better talk to your son more, lest you don’t see him again!”

Imperial Consort Sun thought of the chaos outside and could not help but tremble in fear. She hugged the Sixth Prince tightly.

Eunuch Wang frowned as he recalled all the inner servants in the palace. Suddenly, he had a thought. “You’re Feng Zhong from the Clean Room!”

“No wonder Eunuch Wang was valued by the late emperor and became a minister as a eunuch. He could be said to be the first in the country.” Feng Zhong praised, “I’m just a nobody who washed the latrines, but I can actually make Eunuch Wang remember my name.”

Eunuch Wang said coldly, “I can’t compare to you. You can actually influence the inheritance of the country with your disguise technique.”

As they spoke, the palace gates rumbled open and a hundred soldiers rushed in. Following closely behind was Prince Qin, Zhao Yuan. The real Prime Minister Zhang was on his right. He was also holding a sharp sword in his hand, and the blade was still dripping with blood.

“Father, I’m late!”

When Zhao Yuan saw Emperor Hongchang lying on the bed, he instantly shed two streams of tears. It was unknown if he was sad or excited.

Eunuch Wang shouted, “Your Majesty, why did you barge into the palace without an order?”

“Shut up, eunuch!” Zhao Yuan wiped his tears and berated, “I received a secret report from Prime Minister Zhang that Imperial Consort Sun tried to murder my father and forged a will to promote her son. I immediately brought troops to save him. Unfortunately, it was too late!”

In just a few words, he had completely denied the political correctness of the edict.

In the future, in the history of the country, it would also be Imperial Consort Sun and the others who killed the emperor and usurped the throne. Zhao Yuan had led the army in the middle of the night to save the day.

Duke Cheng looked deeply at Zhang Zhengyang and asked, “Can I leave?”

“Please, Duke!”

Zhang Zhengyang ordered someone to make way and explained to Zhao Yuan in a low voice, “Your lineage rests with the country. Duke Cheng is not a supporter of the Sixth Prince. You can rope him in after the matter is settled.”

Zhao Yuan nodded slightly and looked coldly at the Sixth Prince, Zhao Yi.

Zhao Yi was talented and smart. He had already guessed what was about to happen. In a slightly childish voice, he begged, “Second Brother, I am willing to not be the emperor. Can you spare my life and my mother’s life?”

Zhao Yuan was slightly stunned and hesitated. His younger brother was usually the most obedient and had a good relationship with his brothers.

“Your Highness, if we don’t remove the roots, it will definitely cause trouble in the future!” Zhang Zhengyang reminded him, “The Sun family is in charge of the capital camp. The army will arrive early tomorrow morning. At that time, it will be Your Highness’ turn to beg your younger brother to spare your life.”

“Kill!” Zhao Yuan no longer hesitated and waved his hand to give the order.

A moment later.

Imperial Consort Sun and Zhao Yi fell in front of Emperor Hongchang. All the other palace maids in Shangyang Palace died.

Midnight.

The officials entered the palace and went to the morning court. After the former crown prince’s rebellion failed, Emperor Hongchang personally came to court.

As he was old and weak, most of the morning court sessions were just a matter of time. When Eunuch Wang announced that His Majesty was unwell, the civil and military officials would return to their respective homes.

However, when they entered the Fengtian Palace, they looked up and saw a middle-aged man sitting on the throne.

Feng Zhong, who had been temporarily promoted to eunuch in front of the palace, took out the Minghuang Imperial Edict and read it. The general idea was that the late emperor had died last night, leaving the imperial edict to be inherited by Prince Qin, Zhao Yuan.

The courtiers looked at each other, unsure whether to cry or pay their respects.

Zhang Zhengyang was the first to kowtow and shout, “Long live Your Majesty.”

The others immediately understood and kowtowed three times, acknowledging Zhao Yuan as the new ruler.

Chen family’s valley.

The defeated commander died from being eaten by a group of ghosts. His flesh and blood were eaten clean, leaving only his pale bones.