novelaction Chapter 441 Cracking the Head
Chapter 441 Cracking the Head
"Everyone, no matter how hard they try, wants to rise in rank. They even go to great lengths to send their daughters to the palace just to become my concubines. Look at the effort they put in, so why are you refusing me?"
A look of bewilderment appeared in the Emperor's eyes. This time, the Emperor was not faking it; he was genuinely confused. Logically speaking, the Emperor should have attacked Zhang Xingchen to clear all obstacles for Chen Er.
At that time, Chen Er will be promoted directly, becoming a colleague of the Embroidered Uniform Guard from a second-rank official. In terms of status, he will be on par with Wei Zhongxian.
After careful consideration, Chen Er realized that the Emperor was a dragon, and even if the Emperor couldn't defeat Chen Er, Chen Er couldn't just kill the Emperor with a single blow.
"Your Majesty, I still advise you to think twice and do less of this kind of thing in the future, because doing so will only drive me further and further away from you, and in the end I may not be able to continue to stay in the court."
Chen Er spoke calmly, but there was a dangerous undertone to his calmness.
Chen Er had already made it clear to the Emperor that Zhang Xingchen must not be touched. Otherwise, he would rather not be a second-rank official and be an ordinary citizen than become the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard in the court.
Chen Er's words immediately displeased the Emperor. Although the Emperor thought highly of Chen Er, even the Empress Dowager was unaware of the Emperor's plans.
Now that the Emperor has told Chen Er, how could he allow Chen Er to go back on his word? The Emperor slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly. He stretched out his trembling hand and touched Chen Er's forehead.
"How can you be so ungrateful? Do you know how many people would be willing to be the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard?"
"The opportunity is right in front of you, yet you don't want to seize it and instead blame me. You have quite the nerve!" The Emperor was truly furious, but Chen Er had grabbed his finger.
Moreover, Chen Er used considerable force, leaving the emperor dumbfounded and blushing. Chen Er had truly gone too far.
Chen Er is only a second-rank official, yet he dares to attack me like this, showing absolutely no respect for the Emperor's health.
"Your Majesty, I'll say it to you one last time: Zhang Xingchen and I are not related by blood, but he will always be my elder brother. I hope you will not harm him in the future. Can you promise me that?"
Chen Er spoke calmly once more, his eyes red and flashing with light.
The emperor felt as if Chen Er were a wild beast poised to pounce, ready to strike at any moment, causing the emperor's body to stiffen slightly.
"You audacious Chen Er, if you don't let me touch Zhang Xingchen, do you believe I'll touch you right now? Don't think you're so great just because you're a second-rank official? In my eyes, you're nothing."
The Emperor said angrily, and Chen Er laughed. Chen Er waved helplessly at the Emperor.
“Come on, if the emperor commands the subject to die, the subject has no choice but to die. The emperor has made his decision, so I can only use my blood to wash away the emperor’s sins.”
After Chen Er finished speaking, he closed his eyes. The emperor was so angry that he trembled all over. There happened to be a fruit knife on the table, which the emperor immediately grabbed.
Although Chen Er had his eyes closed, he still saw all of the Emperor's movements. Because Chen Er had his eyes slightly open, he was startled when he saw the Emperor's actions.
Fortunately, Chen Er was quick enough to take off his official robes, revealing the yellow jacket underneath.
Just as the emperor was about to stab Chen Er in the stomach with his dagger, the emperor trembled slightly, and the dagger stuck directly into the ground, much to the emperor's surprise.
The Emperor had no idea when Chen Er had put the yellow jacket he had bestowed upon him inside his clothes. Chen Er feigned surprise.
"Sigh, I thought the yellow jacket could be crushed, and I thought these were just legends. I didn't expect them to be true."
Faced with Chen Er's teasing, the emperor sighed.
Chen Er gave Chen Xiaoqian a meaningful look: "Chen Er, but Yang Xiaoqian really looks like my beloved concubine. If you don't want me to touch Zhang Xingchen, then you can help me persuade Zhang Xingchen."
"By noon tomorrow, Yang Xiaoqian must come to the palace to find me. Otherwise, not only will Zhang Xingchen die, but you will be implicated as well."
After the emperor finished speaking, he stormed out, leaving Chen Ersi standing there in a daze. Chen Ersi had never expected the emperor to be so persistent.
However, Chen Er could only take it one step at a time. He needed to find out if Yang Xiaoqian looked exactly like the emperor's deceased concubine.
Who knows, Yang Xiaoqian might actually be the emperor's beloved concubine, or a long-lost relative. Of course, this is just Chen Er's own wild speculation.
By the time Chen Er realized what was happening and walked out of the room, the Emperor had already left with the eunuchs, leaving only Zhang Xingchen and the weeping Yang Xiaoqian.
At this moment, Yang Xiaoqian was crying like a baby. Chen Er was a little surprised. He looked at Qin Luoshen beside him with a questioning look. Qin Luoshen sighed.
"Chen Er, His Majesty just said that Yang Xiaoqian must go to the palace to request an audience tomorrow at noon, otherwise, His Majesty will kill Zhang Xingchen. I really don't know what His Majesty is thinking?"
"I feel that Situ Minyue is better than Yang Xiaoqian." Qin Luoshen immediately splashed water on Situ Minyue.
This startled Situ Minyue. In fact, not only Situ Minyue, but even Chen Er was a little helpless.
Chen Er understood Qin Luoshen's thoughts. Although Qin Luoshen was very grateful to Situ Minyue for blocking Sun Yunhe's punch for her, she was, after all, a young girl.
Moreover, Qin Luoshen is a very possessive woman. She does not allow her man to be touched by any other woman, so she is deliberately trying to frame Situ Minyue.
The purpose was to drag Situ Minyue into this mess, so that if the Emperor really took a liking to Situ Minyue, it would be a good opportunity for her.
Which official's family member wouldn't want to enjoy wealth and luxury in the palace? Not only would Situ Minyue rise to a high position, but Yang Xiaoqian would also no longer be harmed.
Zhang Xingchen remained silent. This honest and simple man possessed not only a pair of iron fists but also martial arts skills, which was reflected in his kind and honest character.