cut!
You idiot, you really are an idiot!
The sycophantic ministers couldn't help but curl their lip and retort irritably.
"Your Majesty, even now, can't you see reality? Your power has been usurped, and not a single servant around you truly supports you."
"Tsk tsk, the Emperor is really something else. If you treated others with sincerity, they wouldn't ignore you."
"What a pity! You only care about yourself, and you are bloodthirsty, cruel, and inhumane. How can an emperor like you win people's hearts?"
"Your Majesty, please stop struggling. I advise you to give in and not oppose the Third Prince."
"..."
The sycophantic ministers, now standing on the moral high ground, launched a scathing attack on the Western Zhou emperor, as if they were the truly loyal and virtuous officials.
Then, they all knelt down on the ground.
He begged Zhou Haokun for mercy, pleaded for forgiveness, begged to be let go, begged to seek refuge, and begged to be taken in.
This perfectly exemplifies ingratitude and betrayal.
Their ugly faces were truly disgusting!
The Western Zhou emperor watched helplessly as his lackey betrayed him without a second thought, and his anger was as if he had wiped out eighteen generations of his ancestors.
He was so angry he almost fainted.
"Aaaaaah, you bastards! Only today have I seen your true colors. You just wait, I'm going to take back everything you have. You have no right to enjoy any of the rewards I've given you."
The lackey ministers: ...Tch, Your Majesty, all you can do now is bark in vain.
Having watched the show long enough, Zhou Haokun coldly issued his order.
“Your faces are truly disgusting. Guards, take them all to the Heavenly Prison and give them a good beating. Make sure they enjoy the top-notch services of the Heavenly Prison.”
The word "serve" is emphasized especially!
As for how to serve them, everyone present knew perfectly well.
"Yes, Third Prince!"
The imperial guards obeyed the order in unison and, in no time at all, marched into the Golden Palace, heading straight for the Western Zhou Emperor and his lackey ministers.
The scene immediately erupted in wailing and lamentation.
"Ah, Third Prince, please don't arrest me. I haven't done anything heinous. I was just following His Majesty's orders. If you want to arrest someone, arrest His Majesty."
"Third Prince, I was wrong. I beg you to spare my life, considering my elderly parents and young children. I am willing to offer up all my possessions."
"Third Prince, spare me! I don't want to be imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison, not at all!"
"Third Prince, sob sob..."
The imperial guards, quick as lightning, swiftly removed one of the stinky shoes from the lackey ministers and gagged them tightly, to see how they could possibly beg for mercy then.
As for the Western Zhou emperor, they didn't have time to shut him up. He seemed unable to accept the fact that he had become a prisoner, and his eyes rolled back as he fainted.
What a pity!
One less person with a smelly shoe in their mouth!
...
Next, Zhou Haokun, along with the Grand Tutor and others, swiftly arrested all the corrupt officials in the imperial city and the cities that the Southern Barbarians had not yet conquered.
In short, arrest those who should be arrested, and confiscate the homes of those who should be confiscated.
We will never let any evildoer go unpunished.
Then an order was issued for all cities to open their gates, and the people of the cities voluntarily surrendered to the Southern Barbarians.
This turn of events left the Southern Di army somewhat bewildered. Their journey had been far too smooth, so smooth that they found it all rather strange.
Zhu Kui said with a solemn expression, "Princess, Your Highness, could this move by the Western Zhou be a trap? Based on my understanding of the Western Zhou emperor, I have a feeling that he is not the kind of person who would willingly surrender."
Nangong Zichen nodded in agreement.
“Sister, I also think there’s something strange about what Xi Zhou is doing. The people of Xi Zhou are very welcoming of our arrival, but those corrupt officials may not be.”
Sheng Lingwei's eyes flashed, and she smiled as she patted Nangong Zichen's little head.
"Hmm, what my Wuyou said makes sense. But if they really are acting strangely, how will you deal with it?"
Nangong Zichen pondered for a moment. He knew that his sister was testing him.
After thinking for a moment, he said, "Sister, we should plan carefully before we act. I think we should hold back for now and send someone to investigate thoroughly to find out what the Western Zhou is up to. Then we can deal with their conspiracy in a targeted manner."
Sheng Lingwei smiled, "That's right, my Wuyou is becoming more and more mature. I'm so pleased with her, but..."
"But what?"
Nangong Zichen and Zhu Kui stared at Sheng Lingwei like curious children.
Sheng Lingwei smiled and, no longer intending to keep them in suspense, said directly, "Wuyou, your brother-in-law has been missing for several days now. Aren't you surprised?"
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Nangong Zichen and Zhu Kui suddenly realized what was going on.
"Sister, does that mean your husband has already investigated the situation in the Western Zhou Dynasty?"
Sheng Lingwei: "Yes!"
Nangong Zichen expressed his deep admiration, "As expected of my brother-in-law, his experience in fighting is truly superb. Sister, I am still too inexperienced. It seems I still have a lot to learn."
In terms of foresight, he certainly didn't consider things as far ahead as his brother-in-law.
Sheng Lingwei patted Nangong Zichen's little shoulder with satisfaction.
“Little brother, I’m glad you recognize your shortcomings, but don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Your brother-in-law and I will always be your strongest support. We’ll take care of everything.”
"Sister! It's so good to have you and brother-in-law!" Nangong Zichen said, her eyes brimming with tears of emotion.
Zhu Kui's eyes reddened as he watched.
There was nothing he could do; despite his advanced age, he was just that sentimental. If it weren't for the presence of the two princes, his tears would have already rolled down his cheeks.
To prevent himself from crying, Zhu Kui quickly changed the subject.
"Princess, has any useful information come from Prince Jing?"
Sheng Lingwei nodded, then shrugged listlessly.
"Worry-free, Uncle Kui, it's a pity!"
The Western Zhou court did indeed surrender to the Southern Di on its own initiative, and there were no conspiracies or tricks involved.
I'd love to see them scheme, but unfortunately, all that trash in the court, including the Western Zhou Emperor, is imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison, waiting for you to deal with them yourselves.
Nangong Zichen and Zhu Kui looked surprised.
"Um, sister, could it be that internal strife broke out in the Western Zhou Dynasty somewhere we can't see it?"
"Yes, Princess, I wonder which great figure in the Western Zhou Dynasty possessed such great courage?"
Sheng Lingwei smiled, her eyes filled with deep longing. "It's Zhou Haokun, the third prince of the Western Zhou Dynasty. Unfortunately, he is my and Xiaoyunzi's good friend, or rather, my good brother."
Nangong Zichen's face stiffened, then he pouted aggrievedly, his words filled with jealousy.
"Sister, tell me the truth, how many brothers and sisters do you still not recognize?"
Ah! This...
Zhu Kui looked at his two masters with some embarrassment.
I wanted to say something, but then I felt that none of it was appropriate. Oh well, I'd better just keep quiet. Her Highness the Princess will take care of her jealous little master.
Sheng Lingwei couldn't help but laugh and reached out to pinch Nangong Zichen's little face.
"Oh dear, my little brother is jealous! Why does he smell so strongly of jealousy?"
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