The Return of the Seventh Young Lady-Chapter 190 - 189

Chapter 189

"Why!? I have never done anything to you. Why do you want to take my life?"

The Emperor asked defiantly. He would not die easily in such a manner. However, as he finished speaking, a soft laugh from the young woman left him utterly bewildered.

"It seems I should introduce myself. My name is Mu Yingying, the last generation of descendant of the Qin family..." Mu Yingying said with a faint smile. She looked at her enemy’s shocked expression, as if he had seen a ghost, with amusement.

"Y...you are a descendant of the Qin family?" The Emperor muttered in disbelief. "Impossible! The Qin family was eradicated!"

"Believe it or not, it’s up to you. But the life debt you owe my mother cannot be avoided."

With that, Mu Yingying struck her palm towards the Emperor’s heart without giving him any time to prepare. By the time he realized it, her palm had already hit his heart, sending pain throughout his body. Blood spurted from his mouth continuously until he finally breathed his last.

Mu Yingying stepped forward to look at the lifeless body, ensuring her enemy was truly dead before turning to Lu Jiu, who had successfully captured the four men. They then made their way back to the throne room.

The throne room had returned to a state of calm once more. The clash between the rebels and the officials had ended with the officials’ defeat. The floor was strewn with the corpses of many officials, the smell of blood permeating the air, making it nauseating.

The remaining officials were all tightly bound, unable to escape. They could only shout curses at the rebels to vent their frustration.

"You’re truly despicable, committing rebellion without fear of heaven or earth!"

An official from the civil faction exclaimed, making Commander Ye turn abruptly to identify the speaker. A sneering smile formed on Commander Ye’s face, who had been branded a traitor. He was unfazed by these words.

Say what you would, for in the end, it was they who had won!

"You can’t detain us like this, Commander Ye. Release us at once, Commander Ye!"

One official shouted, unable to bear Commander Ye’s behavior any longer. Not only had he not repented for his previous rebellion, but he had shamelessly returned to rebel and capture them again.

Other officials began to voice their agreement. After all, it was they who had sent people to hunt him down, despite his innocence. Some officials knew well that he had no intentions of rebellion, yet they still sent people to pursue him to please the tyrant Emperor.

"Why wouldn’t I treat you this way, you loyal officials? Don’t worry, everyone will be treated equally,"

Commander Ye said, grinning, with a look of contempt as if he were the victor. Those who had acted despicably towards him before would now face his retribution immediately, without needing to wait until they became spirits in the afterlife.

And it happened just as Commander Ye had said. Soon, the Crown Prince, the Third Prince, the Fifth Prince, and De Chaikun, who had been defeated by Lu Jiu’s formidable skills, were brought to join the remaining officials. Their disheveled appearance did not befit their royal status at all.

When the officials in the throne room saw that members of the royal family had been captured and brought here, they grew even more anxious. Worse still, among those captured was the Crown Prince, their hope, just like the Emperor.

“T...that’s the Crown Prince. This is bad. Who will protect the Emperor now!?”

One official said in a low voice, causing the rest to show worried expressions immediately. With no sight of their ruler, they became increasingly uneasy, fearing that their sovereign might have already perished.

Meanwhile, Mu Yingying and Lu Jiu walked side by side into the throne room. Each step they took was filled with confidence and determination. The aura around them was noble and intimidating, not unlike that of royalty, drawing the attention of all the officials.

“Now, I have apprehended all the officials as per your orders, Miss,”

Commander Ye approached and reported respectfully and humbly to Mu Yingying, the true leader, surprising the officials greatly.

Mu Yingying nodded in acknowledgment before gracefully walking to the front of the throne room amidst the curious gazes of the officials and the captives. The Crown Prince and the princes looked at her with hatred, knowing full well that she intended to usurp the throne.

The rivalry between the Fifth Prince and the Crown Prince was already fierce enough. Now, with this strange woman and her rebels involved, their hopes of ascending to the throne were shattered. Not only were they captured, but their noble dignity was also utterly destroyed.

Mu Yingying paid no mind to the multitude of eyes fixed on her. She retrieved a scroll of the imperial decree from her sleeve and began to announce it, revealing the misdeeds of the current Emperor and to conclude the entire saga.

“I, Mu Yingying, speak on behalf of the descendant of the Qin family, entrusted with safeguarding the final imperial decree of the former Emperor. I hereby proclaim the imperial decree according to the wishes of the former Emperor for all to hear!” 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

“Imperial Decree: The Second Prince is virtuous and capable. Upon the passing of His Majesty, he decreed that the Second Prince be the sole heir to the throne. End of Decree.”

As Mu Yingying recited the imperial decree of the former emperor word for word, the entire hall fell into a stunned silence. Moments later, a murmur arose, including from the Crown Prince, the Third Prince, the Fifth Prince, and De Chaikun, who were all wide-eyed with shock. They stared at the golden imperial decree in the woman’s hand in disbelief.

No one had expected the imperial decree Mu Yingying read to reveal that the current Emperor was, in fact, a usurper who had seized the throne from its rightful owner. The Crown Prince, the Third Prince, the Fifth Prince, and De Chaikun all turned pale.

"You wicked woman, you are just a rebel spreading lies everywhere. How dare you claim this is an imperial decree? I don’t believe you!"

An official shouted. He couldn’t believe that the Emperor he respected and loyally served for so long could be a tyrant who unjustly seized the throne. He was determined to stand by his faith in the current Emperor to the end.

"Yes, you are a rebel, capable of lying as you please, shameless woman!"

Another captured official joined in. These words greatly displeased Lu Jiu, who shot a cold glare at the speaker, causing him to quickly fall silent out of fear.

"You have no proof to convince us. All you have is a forged decree. How can you expect me to believe it?"

The murmurs of agreement grew louder among the officials. However, this did not faze Mu Yingying at all. She merely stared coldly at the official before her.

"Believe it or not, it’s up to you. I don’t care either way because you cannot change the truth,"

Her voice was indifferent like she said, and it also carried an air of absolute authority that left the officials unable to refute. They were left speechless by her words, their faces turning dark with anger.

"You vile woman, how dare you act so outrageously!? This is not some lawless wilderness!"

The same official shouted again. It seemed she would have to ask Commander Ye to silence these pests.

It wasn’t just this one official who thought this way. Everyone in the throne room was equally shocked, frightened, and awed by this woman. Who could have imagined that a delicate-looking woman with such captivating beauty would be capable of such grand and ruthless schemes?

If this woman could execute the highest authority in the land, the Emperor, who was like a father to the nation...then killing members of the royal family would be no difficult feat for her.

"Commander Ye, although you lead the rebels, weren’t you once a just official who was loyal to the nation and was known for your integrity? How can you allow this woman to commit such vile acts!?"

The officials still refused to believe her words and continued to accuse her, even if it meant risking death at her hands. Their loyalty to the former Emperor remained unwavering.

"So what? Time has passed and people have changed. When I was suffering, being slandered and hunted, why was there not a single official willing to extend a hand to help me?" Commander Ye glanced at them with eyes full of contempt.

The officials were stunned by his words, unable to refute. It was true that during Commander Ye’s hardships, instead of helping, they all pursued him to gain favor and trust from the Emperor.

"Now, the descendants of the Qin family merely perform the duties entrusted to them by the former Emperor. Who, indeed, is vile? Who, indeed, is shameless!?"

Every word from Commander Ye was like a sharp sword he wielded in battle, piercing his enemies to death. The officials who were rebuked were left speechless, stunned by his scathing words.

Seeing that no one dared to speak further, Mu Yingying approached Commander Ye, intending to hand over the remaining decrees to him, someone she trusted to manage the situation.

Commander Ye had been a crucial force in the plans she and Lu Jiu had laid out. Without Commander Ye’s assistance in capturing the officials and the Emperor, their plan would not have succeeded so swiftly.

"Thank you very much, Commander Ye. My duties are now complete. I leave the rest in your capable hands,"

Mu Yingying said sincerely, bowing to him. She and Commander Ye had both reclaimed what they had long sought. Commander Ye received justice for being wrongfully accused of treason, and she avenged herself with the life of the tyrant Emperor.

"No, it is I who should thank you, Young Miss Mu. Without you, we would not have been able to reclaim justice from that tyrant Emperor," Commander Ye replied, his tone softened. He and members of the rebel group were deeply moved by her help.

Mu Yingying did not reply but simply smiled. In truth, she had acted out of self-interest. Yet, in seeking to eliminate the enemy who was a threat to her family, she had inadvertently benefited many others as well.

After bidding farewell to Commander Ye and Chancellor Feng, it was time for her and Lu Jiu to return to their residence and rest. The rebellion had been concluded within two hours, causing minimal damage due to their meticulous planning.

"When will we carry out the execution of the current Emperor’s royal relatives and those involved in this matter, Commander?"

Commander Ye’s trusted confidant asked. His eyes, filled with vengeful fire, were fixed on these people. He, too, had lost loved ones to the tyrant Emperor.

Commander Ye smiled before responding cheerfully to his trusted confidant. At last, he had succeeded in reclaiming justice, and those who had wronged him would now pay for their actions.

"Announce that we will execute the current Emperor’s royal relatives and the implicated officials in three days!"

The declaration echoed throughout the hall. The royal family members and all the officials turned pale upon hearing these words. From start to finish, only two hours had passed, yet so much had transpired that they found it difficult to accept the reality.

Moments ago, these people were powerful and high-ranking, but now they were condemned prisoners...

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After the rebellion, the royal court underwent a significant purge. The rightful heir, the descendant of the Second Prince, ascended the throne. The tyrant Emperor’s royal relatives were brought to the execution grounds for the public to witness. The Crown Prince, the Fifth Prince, the Third Prince, and other royal family members were all executed, leaving no descendants of the tyrant Emperor.

“Urgent news, urgent news, urgent news. I just went to the capital recently, and the royal palace has already been seized!”

A man rushed into the middle of the conversation to announce the events that had occurred in the capital to the villagers in the countryside. This merchant quickly gathered a crowd before recounting the news he had heard in the capital to the townspeople before any official announcements were made. This drew in a large crowd, eager to hear his story.

“A group of rebels has seized the royal palace, and a woman from the Qin family brought the imperial decree of the former Emperor and proclaimed it in the middle of the throne room.”

Everyone present was shocked upon hearing this. It seemed the time for a change in the region had arrived once again. No one knew who the rebels were until the new Emperor ascended the throne. Only then would they know who was behind these events.

“What happened next? Hurry up and tell us.”

An elderly woman felt impatient with the long pause in the story, or she might have to jolt him back to reality herself so he could start talking again.

“Well, well, I’m dying to tell you all too,” he said, and then he began to recount the events in detail, ensuring that what he was about to say would leave everyone astounded, just as he had felt when he first heard it.

“They say that the decree written by the former Emperor stated that the current Emperor is a tyrant who seized the throne from the Second Prince.”

A murmur of shock rippled through the crowd as the man finished his sentence. The news of the rebellion had spread far and wide. The citizens, learning of the current Emperor’s wickedness and the baseness of his actions, were as astonished as these villagers.

This meant that the current Emperor was a tyrant who had usurped the throne from the Second Prince. The prince who was the rightful heir was no longer alive, but to make matters worse, he had also falsely accused the Second Prince.

The tale of the rebellion spread quickly from townspeople to townspeople, from townspeople to the entire capital, and soon the whole region would know. The rebellion had occurred and concluded within a short span of two hours.

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