The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife-Chapter 498: Kill Them All and Raise a Batch of Obedient Ones

"Good!" Ye Chengyan’s excitement grew.

He turned to Emperor Muwu and said, "Father, it doesn’t matter if you don’t pass the throne to me. What I want, I can get myself."

He originally wanted Chu Hanlin to bring the Imperial Jade Seal into the palace, but Xuanyuan Che stopped him and whispered a few words into his ear. Ye Chengyan nodded and instructed the civil and military officials to follow him to the palace gates.

Ye Chengyan wanted everyone to see that once he obtained the Imperial Jade Seal, he would be the legitimate emperor. Moreover, he had people prepare a procession to bring Emperor Muwu along for the view.

The chief eunuch said urgently, "His Majesty’s health cannot withstand the cold."

"Since Father won’t survive today anyway, a bit of cold air won’t matter," Ye Chengyan said coldly.

Their father-son relationship had long since been severed. The chief eunuch was furious, but Emperor Muwu remained calm, indicating that the eunuch should not say more.

If Heaven had a sense of justice, it wouldn’t let a traitor succeed.

The crowd made its way to the palace gates in a grand procession. The snow and wind had ceased, and the world was silent save for the sound of their footsteps and breathing.

Both inside and outside the palace, the Imperial Guards, Black Armor Guards, and the Imperial Army were gathered, all obeying Ye Chengyan’s orders.

He had taken precautions, surrounding himself with loyal attendants who were not under the influence of the puppet Enchanting Bugs. These attendants were not only loyal but also faster in their reactions.

The Chu family stood at the palace gates. Despite being surrounded by thousands of troops, the three of them showed no fear and stood tall.

Ye Chengyan looked at the sky and said, "Lord Chu, indeed you are kind-hearted. You brought the Imperial Jade Seal back before dawn."

The palace gates were not small. Chu Hanlin saw immediately that Emperor Muwu and the officials were being guarded by the Imperial Guards. It seemed Ye Chengyan was keeping his promise and had not started a massacre.

Chu Hanlin sighed with relief and then opened the cloth. Inside was the small Imperial Jade Seal, with a coiling dragon pattern that glowed faintly in the pre-dawn darkness. It was made of a unique jade, a one-of-a-kind treasure!

It was real!

Chu Hanlin had indeed brought back the genuine Imperial Jade Seal!

Because of this, the Chu family was allowed into the city without obstruction.

Ye Chengyan was overjoyed, his left eye wide open, his breathing almost stopping.

Emperor Muwu, shivering in the palanquin, was so enraged he almost fainted. He raised his hand, trying to speak, "Cursed... cursed..."

Elder Cao immediately understood Emperor Muwu’s meaning and began to curse, "Chu Hanlin, the Emperor entrusted you with the Imperial Jade Seal, yet you’re so foolish as to bring it back and give it to a traitor! You are utterly incapable!"

Chu Hanlin’s face was grim. "The lives of the tens of thousands of people in the capital cannot be ignored!"

"You really are stubborn! Can’t you see what’s important?!" Elder Cao was fuming.

Now that the Chu family had returned to the capital and were surrounded by a vast army, there was no chance of escape, only submission.

Chu Hanlin looked straight ahead and declared loudly, "As long as I can save you and the people, I am willing to bear the shame for eternity!"

"Prince of Wu’an, I have brought back the Imperial Jade Seal. I hope you will keep your promise!"

Ye Chengyan stepped forward.

The Chu family finally noticed that Ye Chengyan had his head wrapped in bandages, with his right eye seemingly injured. Though they were at a distance, they could still see the cold and cruel look in Ye Chengyan’s left eye.

They immediately sensed something was wrong.

Indeed, Ye Chengyan gave a cold smile, "Why is there only the Imperial Jade Seal? Where is the Imperial Tiger Sigil? Marquis of Anyang, are you planning to use the Imperial Jade Seal to placate me while others use the Imperial Tiger Sigil to summon troops against me?"

He had already softened once and suffered a loss, losing an eye. If it weren’t for the Chu family’s stubborn resistance, he wouldn’t have reached this point!

Arrows had long been set up on the palace walls.

Ye Chengyan squinted and suddenly ordered, "Shoot!"

As soon as the command was given, the whistling sound of arrows filled the air. The people inside the palace felt a chill of dread. The Chu family was undoubtedly doomed!

"Father!"

Chu Ye had anticipated this situation. He held up a Teleportation Talisman, chanting an incantation, while pulling Chu Hanlin.

Chu Yang acted even faster.

Ye Chengyan and Xuanyuan Che thought they were trying to escape, but in the blink of an eye, the three appeared right in front of them!

They wielded their weapons, attacking Ye Chengyan.

"Good!" Elder Cao cheered loudly at this sight.

Xuanyuan Che, however, was not in a hurry and instead let out a sneering laugh.

The Chu family sensed something was wrong, but they had already used their last two Teleportation Talismans. They had no choice but to fight desperately!

Two swords and a spear struck with great force, seeming to pierce the endless night, trying to bring dawn to the capital.

However--

Bang, bang, bang!

A protective formation suddenly lit up where Ye Chengyan stood. It not only blocked Chu Hanlin and Chu Ye’s swords but also sent them flying!

This was why Xuanyuan Che had smirked.

They had set up a protective formation at this position, which was why Ye Chengyan, upon seeing the Imperial Jade Seal, did not impulsively grab it.

Chu Yang’s Fire Cloud Spell, though well-practiced, only created a few minor cracks in the formation barrier, which quickly started to close again.

He sweat lightly from his forehead.

With a roar, he intensified the cracks, aiming to break the barrier.

Xuanyuan Che was secretly amazed at how Chu Yang had the ability to break through the formation.

Fortunately, the accompanying wizard was performing the ritual to maintain and repair the barrier.

Chu Yang could hold on longer, but the Imperial Guards and Black Armor Guards under control were already closing in.

He gritted his teeth and had to retract his spear, fighting off the attacking enemies.

The Chu family was surrounded heavily.

Without Teleportation Talismans, they could only fight with real weapons.

And with Ye Chengyan protected by the barrier, even if they fought their way through, it would be futile.

The plan had failed!

Despair and regret filled their hearts!

Ye Chengyan looked at them, now trapped like fish in a net, and smirked. "Auntie, it’s a pity you didn’t get to see your father and brothers die before your eyes."

Many in the court had benefited from Nanli’s kindness. The Chu family had turned back to the capital to prevent Ye Chengyan from committing further slaughter. If they continued to watch passively like cowards, did they deserve to be human?

Prime Minister Lu was about to rush out, but Elder Cao was even faster.

"Lord Chu, I’ll help you!"

It was Chu Hanlin before, now it was Lord Chu.

The "old, weak, and crippled" among them were of little use. They still had to rely on the soldiers to clear the way and deal with the Imperial Guards.

They couldn’t break through the barrier but could push and block the Imperial Guards.

The scene immediately descended into chaos.

The civil officials, powerless, were mostly covered in blood.

Ye Chengyan did not want to be left with no one in the court in the future and shouted, "Those who surrender to me will be promoted three ranks, given a hundred taels of gold, and receive antidote!"

His voice seemed to be drowned out by the sounds of battle.

No one heard.

Even fewer obeyed.

Ye Chengyan clenched his fists, burning with rage.

Xuanyuan Fu seized the opportunity to say, "Prince of Wu’an, since they won’t listen, just kill them all. Then you can raise a new batch of obedient ones."