The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1310 The Court of State Ceremonial ambushes Prince Teng!

Shuntian Prefecture, the capital city

Fengtian Hall
Emperor Hongde, seated on the dragon throne, rested his chin on his hand, his eyes filled with a sharp gaze.

Ever since Jia Jue established his authority overseas, vowing to annihilate anyone who dared to defy the Heavenly Kingdom, envoys from abroad have been arriving in droves, like people eager to acknowledge him as their father—it's impossible to refuse them all.

Because the moment Emperor Hongde refused, the next second, Jia Jue overseas actually went and destroyed the country!
"How many foreigners have come to the Court of State Ceremonies today!"

Speaking calmly, Emperor Hongde couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

Because it feels so good to be someone's father, especially in a vassal state that you can't kick away!

Even the vassal states that had clashed with the Great Qian Dynasty in South Asia are now desperately sending their crown princes to the capital.

If Emperor Hongde hadn't refused, he probably would have even sent his own princess to the palace!
"Your Majesty, more than a thousand envoys from vassal states have arrived today. All the countries of South Asia have submitted to the Great Qian. This is a scene of all nations paying tribute!"

Looking at Emperor Hongde with a happy expression, the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies became even happier.
As officials responsible for welcoming foreign guests, they were usually in a very poor department, practically penniless.
But now, the envoy arrived and, without saying a word, presented gifts and immediately asked when the ceremony to pay homage to the father would be held!
If things are slow here, by the time he gets back, the capital will have been destroyed by Jia Jue!
"How long has Jue-ge'er been gone?"

Addressing his subordinates, Emperor Hongde couldn't help but ask a question.
"Your Majesty, Marquis Jia has been away from the capital for half a year!"

Looking at Emperor Hongde, Xia Shouzhong began to speak.
"Well, that's enough. Let him come back. It wasn't good to beat him too badly!"

Thinking of the battle reports sent by Jia Jue, Emperor Hongde also felt a bit of a headache, because it was either that one place was destroyed today or that city was massacred tomorrow. They really cut all the way from the east of the South China Sea to the west of the South China Sea without even blinking an eye!
If Jia Jue hadn't sent back various gold and silver treasures, Emperor Hongde would have wanted him to return immediately, because the killings were far too brutal.

Calling Bai Qi a butcher feels like glorifying him, because he truly left no survivors!
The reason why South Asian countries are so eager to acknowledge him as their father is because Jia Jue overseas is truly insane, the kind that can't be stopped.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report. This is Marquis Zhongwu, Jia Jue."

As Wang Ziteng stepped forward, about to speak, the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonial immediately roared, "Your Majesty, I request that Wang Ziteng be executed!"

"Ok?"

Staring wide-eyed, Wang Ziteng looked at the other person in astonishment, his face full of disbelief.
Because he didn't remember having any conflict with the Court of State Ceremonial, why was this bastard just imitating Jia Jue?
"Alright, Wang Ziteng, you can leave now!"

Looking at the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonial, whose eyes were bloodshot, the Hongde Emperor waved his hand.
Because he didn't even need to guess; he already knew what Wang Ziteng wanted to say.
It's understandable that the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies wanted to execute him, since you've cut off his livelihood; it would be polite if he didn't kill your whole family!

"Your Majesty, execute Prince Teng! Your Majesty!"

When the officials of the Court of State Ceremonial began to speak to the Hongde Emperor, they also started to panic.

They can't sleep until Wang Ziteng is dead, because it's not easy for someone to come to them with money!
"Enough! This is the Hall of Supreme Harmony!"

Looking at the people from the Court of State Ceremonial, Emperor Hongde couldn't help but become serious.

Looking at Emperor Hongde with a sullen expression, the officials of the Court of State Ceremonial withdrew unhappily.

After the court session, Prince Teng walked ahead, surrounded by familiar officials.

As they were crossing a road, the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonial, who was at the head of the group, came out.
Looking at the other person, Wang Ziteng immediately said, "Lord Wu, what are you doing?"

"What am I doing? Doesn't Lord Wang know?"

When asked about Wang Ziteng, Lord Wu pointed at him and shouted, "You dare to cut off our livelihood! Do you really think we civil officials don't know how to fight?"

"Lord Wu, I only wanted to talk about Jia Jue today, why are you making such a fuss!"

When Wang Ziteng addressed Minister Wu of the Court of State Ceremonial, he couldn't help but become serious.

"Are you talking about Jia Jue? You're killing me!"

As he spoke, Lord Wu immediately waved his hand and said, "Everyone, please recognize him clearly. That is Prince Teng, the one who sent Marquis Zhongwu, Jia Jue, to send troops to South Asia!"

"What? He's Wang Ziteng!"

"You bastard, kill him!"

"Damn it, go!" As soon as Lord Wu finished speaking, a group of vassal envoys roared in anger.

Seeing the horde of people rushing towards him, Wang Ziteng shouted, "Are you all so good at fighting? Don't forget, I, Wang Ziteng, also come from a military town!"

"Kill him!"

Before Prince Teng could finish speaking, a vassal envoy who had rushed forward roared.
Because before he arrived, Jia Jue was already close to the border. If he couldn't recognize his father, by the time he returned, the whole country would probably have been slaughtered!
Seeing the vassal envoys besieging Prince Teng, the passing military officers were dumbfounded. The Court of State Ceremonial was truly insidious. They couldn't defeat the vassal state themselves, so they sent envoys from the vassal state to take action. Impressive!
Inside the imperial study, upon learning that Prince Teng had been ambushed by the Court of State Ceremonial, Emperor Hongde's lips twitched involuntarily.
Although he knew that the Court of State Ceremonial would not give up on the vassal envoys who had recognized his father, he did not expect them to be so insidious and cunning. They really did a great job!
"Go and give them a good scolding. Remember to save face for the Emperor Emeritus!"

When Emperor Hongde spoke to Xia Shouzhong, he couldn't help but smile.

One month later, in the Jiangnan region,

Zhang Cheng had the others escort the goods back to the capital, while he himself went to Yangzhou, because Lin Ruhai was nearing the end.
When Zhang Cheng arrived at the Lin residence, the steward on duty asked in surprise, "May I ask who this gentleman is?"

"Marquis Zhongwu, Jia Jue!"

Speaking calmly, Zhang Cheng's face was full of murderous intent.

Because of the large-scale warfare in South Asia, his speech now carries a cold and ruthless tone.
"Ah, Marquis Zhongwu!"

Upon hearing that it was Zhang Cheng, the Lin family's steward quickly opened the door and said, "Please come in, Lord Jia."

"No need for formalities, where is Uncle Lin!"

Upon entering the Lin residence, Zhang Cheng looked at the steward and couldn't help but ask him a question.

"The master is in his room, and for the past few days, he has lost his appetite and can't eat or drink anything!"

When asked to speak to Jia Jue, the steward began to explain.

Upon hearing that Lin Ruhai's illness was so serious, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but narrow his eyes, because logically speaking, even if Lin Ruhai were to die from a serious illness, it would be several years later. How could he be dying so soon now?

Squinting, Zhang Cheng arrived at the central courtyard and met Lin Ruhai inside the room.

Smelling the strong smell of medicine, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but say, "Uncle Lin, how are you? I'm Jia Jue, I've come to see you!"

"Jia Jue, Jue-ge'er, what are you doing here!"

Opening his eyes groggily, Lin Ruhai heard his name and instinctively reached out to grab Zhang Cheng tightly.
"Uncle, I was originally on my way back to the capital to report, but upon hearing of your serious illness, I rushed to Yangzhou. You..."

Looking at Lin Ruhai, Zhang Cheng intended to help him up, but at that moment, he suddenly looked to the side, sniffed, and asked, "Who prepared this medicine?"

"This medicine was prepared by the renowned physician Han in the city. Is there a problem, my lord?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in surprise, Butler Lin was taken aback.

"Brother Wei, bring the person over here!"

Speaking to Jia Wei, Zhang Cheng dipped his hand in the medicinal soup, licked it, and said, "You bastard, there's pokeweed in this!"

"what?"

Staring at Zhang Cheng in astonishment, Butler Lin was dumbfounded.

"Surround the Lin residence! No one is allowed to enter or leave. I want to see who this thief is!"

With a cold voice, Zhang Cheng stood up, his killing intent radiating outwards.

This is no longer a slow poisoning; it's a plan to kill Lin Ruhai quickly!

Pokeweed, also known as Shanglu, is a highly poisonous medicinal herb; even a small amount can be fatal.
The fact that a college student accidentally ate it is purely because his ancestors were very powerful and had prayed to everyone they could in the underworld. Otherwise, if you took a bite of this stuff thinking it was ginseng, even Hua Tuo would have to shake his head!

(End of this chapter)