noffsinger Chapter 133 Are you a human or a ghost?
Chapter 133 Are you a human or a ghost?
"Shoot, shoot..." The guard clutched his neck, trying to speak, but before he could finish, he collapsed to the ground and died.
The other guards were terrified by this sudden turn of events; their faces turned pale and they were filled with fear.
"Your Majesty, please forgive us! We were ordered to protect your residence!" a guard knelt on the ground, trembling, and explained. They knew the power and methods of the regent before them and feared they would become the next victim.
"Get out..." Ye Jiuchen coldly uttered a single word, then boarded the carriage.
"Yes, go...go quickly..." Upon hearing the order, the guards immediately got up and hurriedly fled the scene.
"Do you really think I'm dead! Wan'er, you go back first, I'll go back to the manor to check..." Ye Jiuchen narrowed his eyes slightly, a dangerous glint in them.
"Okay, I understand..." Dongfang Wan'er noticed that Ye Jiuchen's expression was off and realized that he might be angry. She thought to herself: It seems that the good days of the person above are coming to an end.
"Enter the palace..." Ye Jiuchen gave the order to An Ye.
"Yes..." An Ye accepted the order and drove the carriage toward the palace.
Meanwhile, inside the palace, Emperor Ye Erxiao was enjoying himself in his concubine's chambers when he was suddenly interrupted by Li Fu's panicked shouts.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, something terrible has happened..." Li Fu shouted anxiously as he rushed into the palace.
Emperor Ye Erxiao was in the midst of his excitement when he was so rudely interrupted, which immediately made him extremely displeased.
"Get in here and talk. If it's not something really serious, I'll take your head..." Ye Erxiao glared at Li Fu and warned him sternly.
"Your Majesty..." Li Fu cautiously approached Ye Erxiao and whispered something in his ear.
"Really..." Ye Erxiao's face showed disbelief after hearing Li Fu's report.
“It’s absolutely true!” Li Fu knelt on the ground and said in a terrified voice, “Your Majesty, the border is in dire straits, the enemy is advancing fiercely, and we have already lost several cities.”
The emperor's face was grim; he clenched his fists, his heart filled with anger and anxiety. He took a deep breath, trying to remain calm.
"Go quickly to the study and summon the Right Chancellor and the Marquis of Dongfang to the palace immediately!" the emperor ordered.
“Yes…” Li Fu quickly got up and left in a hurry.
The atmosphere in the imperial study was tense and oppressive. Emperor Ye Erxiao sat at his desk, his brows furrowed, his face full of worry. His trusted aide stood anxiously to his side, holding an urgent military report.
"Your Majesty, what should we do? The border has fallen, we have suffered heavy losses, the enemy is simply going too far!" the confidant said anxiously.
Emperor Ye Erxiao was also overwhelmed with worry, feeling unprecedented pressure. He rubbed his temples, trying to clear his mind.
"Your Majesty, Lu Chengfeng is seriously injured, and we really can't find a suitable replacement at the moment," the Right Chancellor said with deep concern.
"Lord Dongfang, what are your thoughts?" The emperor turned his gaze to Dongfang Zheng, hoping to get some advice.
Dongfang Zheng bowed slightly, a sly glint in his eyes. He knew this opportunity would bring him more power and benefits, so he recommended someone without hesitation.
"Your Majesty, I have recently recruited a group of talented individuals, among whom is Jiang Huai. He is not only highly skilled in martial arts but also exceptionally intelligent, truly a man of both literary and martial talents," Dongfang Zheng praised Jiang Huai effusively.
In fact, Dongfang had received a large amount of bribes before he strongly recommended Jiang Huai. He thought that if Jiang Huai succeeded, he could gain even more benefits from it.
Upon hearing this, the emperor's eyes lit up, as if he had seen a glimmer of hope. He nodded in approval.
"Very well, my dear minister, you understand my intentions perfectly. Tomorrow at court, I will personally meet this Jiang Huai," the emperor said.
Everyone nodded, hoping that the mysterious Jiang Huai could become the hero who saved the country. However, no one knew how many conspiracies and schemes were hidden behind this war.
"Yes..." Dongfang Zheng replied...
"Who is it... the... the Regent..."
"Photo..."
Emperor Ye Erxiao sat on his dragon throne, discussing state affairs with several ministers. Suddenly, he heard a commotion outside the door, and frowned, feeling somewhat displeased.
"What's all this noise outside? Who's making such a racket?" Ye Erxiao shouted.
However, at that moment, a loud "bang" was heard, and the door to the Imperial Study was kicked open, startling everyone.
Just as Ye Erxiao was about to call for someone to check the situation, a figure strode in. Upon closer inspection, it was none other than his own younger brother, the Regent Ye Jiuchen!
"Ghost... ghost..."
Upon seeing Ye Jiuchen's appearance, the ministers turned pale with fright and retreated hastily. Their eyes were filled with terror and disbelief, as if they had seen a ghost.
"Oh, it's quite lively here. What are you discussing, Your Majesty?" Ye Jiuchen asked with a smile as he walked directly to the desk and sat down.
Emperor Ye Erxiao was also startled by this sudden scene, but as the ruler of a country, he tried his best to remain calm.
"Ninth... Ninth Brother?" Ye Erxiao's voice trembled slightly, clearly still shaken.
"It is indeed I, Your Majesty. What, are you afraid of me, Your Majesty?" Ye Jiuchen's voice was deep and magnetic, revealing a sense of authority.
"Right Prime Minister, why are you trembling..." Ye Jiuchen spoke to the Right Prime Minister again, his voice icy and chilling, as if he were a demon from hell.
"Ninth... Ninth Prince, are you a human or a ghost...?" The Right Prime Minister sat on the ground, his body trembling uncontrollably, his face as pale as paper, clearly terrified by Ye Jiuchen. His eyes widened as he stared at the man before him in horror, seemingly unable to believe his eyes.
"Do you think I'm a human or a ghost..." Ye Jiuchen's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sinister smile. He slowly approached the Right Prime Minister, each step carrying an indescribable pressure.
"It's a person, it's a person, the Ninth Prince has a shadow..." Dongfang Zheng was also quite frightened, but he was still relatively clear-headed and immediately noticed the shadow on the ground, which calmed him down a bit. However, he still looked at Ye Jiuchen warily, wondering what this Ninth Prince wanted to do.
"Ninth Brother, you're not dead! That's great..." Ye Erxiao put on a fake act, a hypocritical smile on his face, but a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes.
"Heh, my brother really wants me to live..." Ye Jiuchen's eyes were as cold as ice as he stared intently at Ye Erxiao, as if trying to see right through him. Ye Erxiao felt a chill run down his spine under Ye Jiuchen's gaze and couldn't help but take two steps back.