As soon as Lu Chengyuan stepped out of the courtyard, he saw the person blocking the middle of the road and stopped in his tracks.
Lu Lin's eyes were bloodshot, and he could hardly believe it. "Father, are you really going? This is a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of your family. Can't we just stay in the Lu family?"
He couldn't understand why his father would rebel for no reason.
If it fails, the entire Lu family will be finished.
Lu Chengyuan simply smiled, took a few steps forward, patted his shoulder, and said, "Father is thinking of you. After today, you will be the next emperor of the Great Jin Dynasty."
Our Lu family will one day be royalty, above all others. Don't you want to experience that?
He had been waiting for this day for half his life. Ever since Zhang Ying gave birth to his son, he had never stopped thinking about taking the throne from the person on it.
Since Xie Jingxuan wants to deal with him, he might as well strike first.
As for that bastard child of Lu Cijian, he can settle accounts with him today.
Li Qingmeng's son has been in this world for too long; it's time for him to disappear.
Lu Lin was so frightened that he shook his head repeatedly, and his whole body swayed as if he were about to collapse.
He had been in a daze these days because of the series of misfortunes that had befallen the Lu family. He had only just sobered up today when he found something strange in the mansion, so he came over.
Unexpectedly, I overheard such a secret.
He said in horror, "Father, I know you must have had this idea because of His Majesty's suppression of the Lu family these days."
But the Lu family is already in a weak position. Even if you don't consider others, you should at least consider your mother!
My mother has gone mad; she can't take any more blows.
"Dad, stop."
He was a bit of a scoundrel in his daily life, and he had done a lot of bullying and oppressive things in the capital by relying on the status of the Lu family, but he never thought of rebelling.
If they rebel, the Lu family's century-old foundation will be completely destroyed.
He was still thinking of teaching that bastard Lu Cijian a lesson, how could he die before the other party?
Thinking it over, he quickly said, "Father, Mother has been sick for so many days, you should go and see her."
Upon hearing this, Lu Chengyuan immediately scoffed, "Don't mention that poisonous woman to me. She's not your birth mother. Your birth mother is the most precious woman in the world, the Empress Dowager, not that good-for-nothing."
After tonight, you'll be able to recognize your mother again. Lin'er, wait for your father to take you to see your mother.
After saying that, he walked straight outside.
Lu Lin was struck dumb, stunned and speechless, saying in disbelief, "No, impossible, how could my mother be the Empress Dowager? How, how could it be? No, impossible."
As soon as Lu Chengyuan stepped out of the Marquis's residence, Zhang Yi, who had been waiting at the door, hurriedly said, "My lord, everything is ready. What do you think of the Marquis's residence here..."
Lu Chengyuan sighed, "Have people guard her carefully, and make sure Lin'er is not harmed."
Thinking of Lu Lin's appearance just now, he felt a moment of disappointment.
If Lu Cijian were by his side, he wouldn't be surprised by his words; he would simply accept the offer to storm the palace with him.
Lin'er has become so timid and cowardly; it must all be due to Chen Shuyu's poor upbringing. After tonight, he will definitely tear this woman to pieces.
Thinking it over, he nimbly mounted his horse, waved his hand, and galloped straight toward the palace.
Upon seeing this, the imperial guards who had been quietly waiting in front of the Marquis's mansion also followed.
Suddenly, the quiet street was filled with the sounds of horses' hooves and the clanging of armor, so loud that the whole street seemed to shake.
Some of the bolder ones cautiously opened the door and peeked out, only to be startled by the imperial guards in armor carrying long spears, and immediately slammed the door shut.
The rhythmic sound of horses' hooves, mixed with the sound of well-trained footsteps, echoed over the capital, yet it only made those who were asleep tremble.
Lu Chengyuan led the Imperial Guards toward the palace gate.
The imperial guards who were originally stationed at the palace gates have disappeared without a trace, and the palace gates are wide open.
There were scattered drops of blood on the passageway leading to the Golden Palace.
Lu Chengyuan pretended not to see it and led his men straight into the palace.
The sound of orderly footsteps, mixed with shouts, instantly filled the palace.
The patrolling guards finally realized something was wrong and immediately sounded their horns.
The sound of loud horns instantly echoed throughout the palace, and torches were lit in the once pitch-black passageways, illuminating the mess on the ground.
More and more imperial guards on patrol gathered in front of the Golden Palace.
The young captain at the head of the group looked at the huge crowd in front of him and shouted, "Lord Lu, what is the meaning of this? Breaking into the palace gates in the middle of the night and killing so many guards, are you trying to rebel?"
Lu Chengyuan sneered at these people, raised his spear, and said from his horse, "Enough nonsense, Lieutenant Li. If you don't want to die, get out of my way now, or I'll kill you too."
If it weren't for Lieutenant Li's stubbornness, all 40,000 Imperial Guards would be his men, and Xie Jingxuan wouldn't have any chance against him.
However, with only 10,000 imperial guards in the palace, it's like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
Today is Xie Jingxuan's death day.
Upon hearing this, Lieutenant Li frowned, gripped the sword at his waist, and said coldly, "Since Lord Lu has made up his mind, it seems there's no need to say anything more."
The Imperial Guards obey orders and swear to protect His Majesty to the death.
The men behind Lieutenant Li shouted and drew their swords from their waists.
The longswords, gleaming with a cold light, stood out conspicuously in the night. Looking around, everyone's face showed a look of resignation to death.
Upon seeing this, Lu Chengyuan simply laughed heartily, "Lieutenant Li is truly loyal to Xie Jingxuan!"
I want to see how you, with your mere ten thousand imperial guards, are going to deal with our thirty thousand.
Lieutenant Li, a wise man knows when to yield; don't make a futile struggle.
As soon as he finished speaking, another series of hurried footsteps could be heard from outside the palace.
The footsteps approached from afar and soon arrived in front of the Golden Palace. From a distance, they looked like a large, dark mass of imperial guards who were supposed to be patrolling the city.
Lieutenant Li was horrified and said in disbelief, "Lu Chengyuan, have you gone mad? You actually managed to turn so many Imperial Guards against you."
"Do you all have a death wish? By joining Lu Chengyuan in this rebellion today, you will all be branded as traitors and forever branded with shame, as will your families."
I initially thought Lu Chengyuan had gone mad, but now it seems more like these Imperial Guards have gone mad too, daring to rebel alongside Lu Chengyuan.
He couldn't believe that the Royal Guards could do something so outrageous.
These people were originally there to protect the imperial city, but in the end, they became tools in Lu Chengyuan's hands.
Upon hearing this, a look of bewilderment appeared on the faces of the Imperial Guards. They quickly lowered their heads and remained silent, though some hesitation lingered in their hearts.
On their very first day of being selected for the Imperial Guard, these men swore an oath to defend the Imperial City and protect His Majesty to the death.
But now, they haven't accomplished any of them.
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