Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 944 - 946 Visiting the Parents-in-law (1)

Chapter 944: Chapter 946 Visiting the Parents-in-law (1)

The Prince and Jin Zhong had fled, and when the leader of the Imperial Guard discovered this, his soul nearly left his body in fear. He had risked committing the grave crime of treason to pledge loyalty to The Prince, but now that he had fled, wasn’t he destined to die without a place to be buried!

Just as he was struck with terror, Nangong Yi suddenly thrust his sword, piercing him through and sending a chill to his heart. Looking down at the treasured blade that ran through his body, he collapsed weakly to the ground.

The coveted position of the Great General to protect the nation, promised to him by The Prince, would never be his!

Even his life was no longer his own!

Such is the fate of those who betray their master out of greed—he knew it now, but alas, it was too late!

Seeing their leader slain, the Imperial Guard were disinclined to fight any longer, and one by one, they raised their hands to surrender and lay down their weapons.

Considering they had been misled by the leader of the Imperial Guard, Emperor Jin Ming did not overly punish them. He simply stripped them of their positions in the Imperial Guard and expelled them from the Capital, never to set foot there again.

But those ministers who rebelled alongside The Prince were not so fortunate. Led by Wuchang Duke Jin Dapeng, the King of Guangling, Earl of Ling’an, Duke An, and other remnants, all were thrown into the Heavenly Prison.

The Emperor decreed that these traitorous ministers and villainous characters be demoted to commoners, with all men in their families over fifteen years of age to be executed, while the women and those under fifteen were to be sold by the state into slavery, forbidden from ever redeeming their freedom!

The ministers who had chosen the wrong side all wore expressions ashen as death. With one wrong step, a lifetime of regret—not that it mattered now, for it was far too late for regrets!

As for The Prince, Emperor Jin Ming’s hatred was such that he wished he could kill him with his own hands. Love deeply, chastise sharply—his son, whom he adored as dearly as his own eyes, had repeatedly sought to kill him. How could he not feel a pain that cut to the bone marrow.

"Cough cough, issue my order, the position of crown prince is revoked, issue the decree for his arrest, dead or alive does not matter, just ensure that this, cough cough, unfilial son is captured, cough cough cough... ."

"Yes!"

The Emperor’s Secret Guards acknowledged the command and disappeared with a ’whoosh’.

Seeing the Emperor so agitated, Master Li Guo advised, "Your Majesty, please calm down. The Prince has committed treason; he is condemned by everyone under the heavens—he will not escape!"

"Indeed, Your Majesty, all land under the sky belongs to the king—traitors and thieves will eventually be caught. What’s important now is you. You’ve been through so much; can your body still endure it? Let this old servant support you to rest for a while," Zhu Zhong also carefully consoled him from the side.

Emperor Jin Ming coughed twice more, then said with determination, "I shall not die. Until that unfilial son is punished, I will certainly not perish."

Having said this, he closed his eyes and gasped for breath for a while until his breathing steadied. Then he placed his hand on Zhu Zhong’s arm, glanced over the group of ministers below, and issued his final edict for the day.

"I have been poisoned by an unfilial son and need to recuperate for a time. From now on, all matters in the Imperial Court shall be handled by King Qin. Whether big issues or small matters, King Qin shall make the decisions, no need to report back to me."

Having finished speaking, he left the Hall, supported by Master Li Guo and Zhu Zhong, staggering along.

What did the Emperor’s last Edict imply—the entire Court of civil and military ministers knew all too well. The situation in the Court was now as clear as day—who would be The Prince, who would be the future Emperor of the Great Jin Nation, was something even a blind man could see!

King Qin stood atop the Imperial Court, glanced over the blood-soaked hall, and declared loudly, "I have always been clear about rewards and punishments. For today’s events, I will personally discuss the merits and distribute rewards at a later date. Everyone is tired today, let’s adjourn for now!"

"Yes, we comply with Your Majesty’s decree, we will take our leave!"

The ministers withdrew from the hall, their demeanor utterly respectful and reverent.

Nangong Yi left the hall and immediately called Chai Feng to his side, "Quick, go to the manor and bring back the Royal Consort for me."

Chai Feng hesitated for a moment and asked, "Master, do we not need to pursue the whereabouts of the abolished Prince first?"

Nangong Yi curved his lips in a faint smile, "A mere scurrying clown—what need is there for my Secret Guards to chase him? Merely one of our home’s birds can accomplish that!"