Chapter 270: War in the Capital
Outside the capital, dark clouds covered the city and war drums thundered.
Lin Ruiyuan was wearing armor and riding on a tall horse, with the surging Lin family army behind him. They had fought all the way and now were approaching the capital.
"Brother, the capital is right before our eyes, we will be able to take revenge soon!" Lin Ruichi rode his horse to Lin Ruiyuan's side, anger burning in his eyes.
Lin Ruiyuan looked solemn as he looked at the towering city wall and said in a deep voice, "Don't underestimate the enemy. The capital is heavily guarded. We must act with caution."
At this time, military advisor Gu Huaijin rode over and said, "General, the spies reported that the emperor has sent Geng Wu to lead the army to defend the city."
Lin Ruiyuan snorted coldly: "Geng Wu? Although this man is brave and strategic, how can our Lin family army be afraid of him!"
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On the city wall, Geng Wu was dressed in military uniform, looking stern. The deputy general beside him said worriedly: "General, the Lin family army is coming aggressively, what should we do?"
Geng Wu's eyes were firm: "Don't worry, I have my own ideas!"
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Inside the imperial palace in the capital, the emperor paced back and forth in the hall, looking anxious. The chief eunuch Li Fu waited on him carefully.
"Report! Lin Ruiyuan's rebels have begun attacking the East Gate!" A spy rushed into the palace, his face full of horror.
The emperor's face was gloomy and he asked in a cold voice, "Where is Geng Wu? I sent him to resist the rebels, why is there no news yet?"
"Your Majesty, there has been no news of the battle from General Geng yet."
The emperor slammed the armrest of the dragon throne, "What a bunch of rubbish! If the capital is lost, I will bury you all with me!"
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At Lin Ruiyuan's command, the Lin family army began to attack the city. Soldiers carried ladders and rushed to the city wall. Arrows from the city wall fell like rain, and the shouts of killing from both sides shook the sky.
"Charge!" Lin Ruiyuan waved his sword and charged forward personally.
Lin Ruichi and Lin Yuxuan were not to be outdone and led their soldiers to fight bravely against the enemy.
Geng Wu, who was standing on the city wall, looked at the powerful offensive of the Lin family army and became more determined in his thoughts.
"General, the rebels have begun to attack the city. What should we do?" a deputy general asked anxiously.
Geng Wu gritted his teeth and said, "Open the city and surrender!"
"General, this... this is treason!" The deputy general was shocked.
Geng Wu sighed, "The emperor is unkind, why should we work for him? General Lin Ruiyuan is a loyal and good general, but he was persecuted by the emperor. I believe that only by following General Lin can we survive."
After saying this, Geng Wu personally ordered the city gates to be opened.
Li Meng, who was looking for a breakthrough near the city gate, was overjoyed when he saw the gate open. "Brothers, charge!"
The Lin family army poured into the capital like a tide, and the capital was immediately plunged into chaos.
When the emperor learned that the city gate had been breached, he collapsed on the throne in shock. "Geng Wu, this traitor! I will chop him into pieces!"
"Your Majesty, run...run!" Li Fu turned pale with fright.
The emperor stood up straight and snorted coldly: "I am the Son of Heaven, how can I run away!"
Lin Ruiyuan led his army straight to the imperial palace. Wherever he went, the people lined the streets to welcome him.
"General Lin, you are finally here, please make the decision for us!"
"The emperor is incompetent, and General Lin is a righteous army!"
Lin Ruiyuan looked at the people's expectant eyes, and felt a lot of emotion in his heart. He knew that he was carrying the expectations of the people, and he must overthrow this unjust emperor.
Lin Ruiyuan's army quickly attacked the palace. The emperor stood in front of the dragon throne, facing Lin Ruiyuan, with no fear on his face.
"Lin Ruiyuan, how dare you rebel!" the emperor shouted angrily.
Lin Ruiyuan looked at the emperor coldly, "Your Majesty, your stupidity and tyranny have caused the people to suffer. I, Lin Ruiyuan, am raising an army today only for the people of the world!"
The emperor smiled sarcastically, "The people of the world? You are only pursuing your own selfish desires!"
Lin Ruiyuan shook his head, "Your Majesty, you still don't repent. You are narrow-minded and can't tolerate loyal ministers. You ignored the fact that I won the battle and beat me with a stick. You also confiscated my entire family and exiled them. The current situation is all caused by you!"
The emperor's eyes widened with anger, and he shouted loudly: "I am the Son of Heaven, and everything I do is for the stability of my country! You traitor, don't try to cover up your evil ambitions with sweet words!
I was just careless for a moment, which gave you the opportunity to take advantage of me.
But I am not wrong, it is you who are wrong with ill intentions!"
Lin Ruiyuan snorted coldly: "There is no point in saying more, Your Majesty, your situation is already over."
The emperor looked around and saw that those ministers who once shouted "Long live him" were now standing on Lin Ruiyuan's side. His heart was filled with sadness and anger.
"I would rather die than suffer this humiliation!" The emperor suddenly drew out his sword, placed it across his neck, and smiled strangely, "Lin Ruiyuan, I am waiting for everyone in your Lin family to come down and be buried with me!"
Lin Ruiyuan's face darkened, and he said sternly: "Your Majesty, don't be impulsive! As long as you are willing to issue an edict to abdicate, I can ensure that you will live a peaceful life for the rest of your life."
The emperor laughed loudly, his voice shrill, "Abdicate? Hahahaha, Lin Ruiyuan, you traitor, don't even think about making me surrender! Even if I die, you won't have an easy life!"
After saying that, the emperor exerted force on his hands, and a blood mark instantly appeared on his neck. Everyone exclaimed, but it was too late to stop him.
Blood gushed out, and the emperor's body slowly fell down. His eyes were still staring straight ahead until his death, as if telling of his unwillingness and resentment.
Lin Ruiyuan looked at the emperor's corpse, and a rare sense of panic rose in his heart. He felt that something bad was going to happen!
"Brother, the emperor is dead, what should we do next?" Lin Ruichi asked.
Lin Ruiyuan took a deep breath and suppressed the uneasiness in his heart. "Calm the people and rectify the government. We must make this country revitalized."
At this time, military advisor Gu Huaijin stepped forward and said, "General, the most urgent task is to stabilize the situation, eliminate the emperor's remaining followers, and restore order in the court."
Lin Ruiyuan nodded, "Do as the military advisor says. Li Meng, Liu Yong, Wang Shun, you lead the army to maintain the security of the capital, and there must be no mistakes!"
"I obey your command!" everyone responded in unison.
Thanks to Lin Ruiyuan's efforts, the situation in the capital gradually stabilized. The people were full of expectations for the new ruler, hoping to live a peaceful life.
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Inside the Lin residence, there was an atmosphere of jubilation and tension. Grandmother, leaning on a cane, paced anxiously in the main hall, while mother sat beside her, her hands tightly clasped, her eyes full of anticipation and anxiety.
"This child, why hasn't he come back yet?" The grandmother muttered, and the wrinkles on her face became deeper with worry.
"Mother, don't worry too much. Yuan'er will come back safely." The mother comforted her grandmother, but her eyes kept looking out the door.
At this time, Lin Ruiyuan strode into the mansion with his head held high, followed closely by Lin Ruichi, Lin Yuxuan and others, and behind him were a group of soldiers, with extraordinary momentum.
"Grandma, Mother, we are back!" Lin Ruiyuan's voice was loud and powerful.
Hearing the sound, my grandmother and mother hurried over.
Grandma had tears in her eyes and stroked Lin Ruiyuan's face with trembling hands: "Yuan'er, you are finally back. Grandma was so worried."
Lin Ruiyuan held his grandmother's hand and said softly, "Grandma, I am sorry that I frightened you because of my unfilial behavior."
The mother took the two brothers in her arms and looked them up and down: "Glad you're back, glad you're back. Are you hurt?"
Lin Ruiyuan shook his head: "Don't worry, mother, the child is fine."
Lin Ruichi at the side said with a smile: "Mother, my brother is extremely brave, and those enemies are no match for him at all."
As he was speaking, Jiang Wan walked over with light steps, her eyes full of joy and pride.
"Brother Yuan, you're finally back." Jiang Wan walked to Lin Ruiyuan and gently straightened his collar.
Lin Ruiyuan looked at Jiang Wan, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes: "I'm sorry for making you worry."
Jiang Wan smiled slightly: "As long as you return safely, everything will be worth it."
At this time, the uncle and aunt from the second house had finished reminiscing about the past with Lin Yuxuan and came over with everyone.
Uncle bowed and said, "Ruiyuan, you have successfully reached the top this time. Our Lin family has finally made it. We will enjoy endless wealth and glory in the future!"
My aunt also agreed: "Yes, the Lin family will soon become a royal family, and this is all thanks to you!"
Lin Ruiyuan frowned slightly and said in a deep voice: "Uncle and aunt, this is for the common people of the world, not just for the glory of the family."
Lin Yuxuan stepped forward and said, “Brother, no matter what, we are proud of you.”
Lin Ruiyuan patted Lin Yuxuan on the shoulder: "Yuxuan, you have made an invaluable contribution this time."
Grandmother said with emotion: "Yuan'er, now that the situation has been determined, you must take on greater responsibilities."
Lin Ruiyuan nodded solemnly: "Grandma, don't worry, your grandson will not let you down."
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Yayuan
Jiang Wan and Lin Ruiyuan walked into the room hand in hand, and the door closed gently, isolating the noise and disturbance from the outside world. At this moment, the room was filled with a warm and peaceful atmosphere.
Lin Ruiyuan gazed at Jiang Wan affectionately, his eyes full of deep tenderness. He gently held Jiang Wan in his arms, and Jiang Wan also leaned on his chest gently, listening to his strong heartbeat.
"Wanwan, now that I have conquered the palace and the emperor has committed suicide, everyone has supported me to become emperor, and the world will soon be ruled by the Lin family. And you will be my most precious queen." Lin Ruiyuan's voice was low and gentle, with endless attachment.
Jiang Wan raised her head slightly and looked at Lin Ruiyuan, her beautiful eyes sparkling: "Brother Yuan, I know what you mean! But when I think about the fact that we haven't had a complete wedding yet, I feel so regretful!"
Lin Ruiyuan thought Jiang Wan was talking about the fact that their house was ransacked right after their wedding, which caused an imperfection in their marriage!
He hugged Jiang Wan tightly and said solemnly: "Wan Wan, I have wronged you. Don't worry, I will definitely give you a grand ceremony to crown you the queen to make up for what you have lost."
Jiang Wan's eyes flashed with determination. She gently held Lin Ruiyuan's face and said seriously: "Lin Ruiyuan, what I, Jiang Wan, want is not the glory of the coronation ceremony. What I want is monogamy. Even if you become the emperor, you can't have three wives and four concubines in the future."
Upon hearing this, Lin Ruiyuan did not hesitate at all and looked at Jiang Wan with a firm gaze: "Wanwan, don't say that I have no interest in anyone else. Even if I am the emperor, you are the only one in my heart. I promise you that in this life, you will be my wife and I will never change my mind."
A happy smile bloomed on Jiang Wan's face, and the two hugged each other tighter. Tenderness and sweetness filled the entire room, as if time had stopped for them.
The Lin family was immersed in the joy of victory and their vision for the future, but they didn't know that the biggest crisis of the Lin family was about to come!
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In a secret room
"Boss, something bad has happened!" A young shadow guard rushed in, panting.
Mo Feng turned around suddenly, his eyes like knives, and said sternly: "Speak!"
"The palace was breached, and His Majesty... His Majesty committed suicide!" The young shadow guard's voice trembled and he cried.
Suicide?
Mo Feng froze in place as if struck by lightning, and the sword in his hand fell with a clang. "Impossible! Your Majesty..." His lips trembled, and his eyes instantly turned red.
"It's true, boss! This is news from the palace, it's absolutely true!" the young shadow guard shouted sadly.
Mo Feng clenched his fists, his knuckles turned white, his whole body was trembling, and he roared to the sky: "Your Majesty!" The voice was filled with grief, anger and despair.
"Boss, what should we do?" The young shadow guard looked at Mo Feng with hatred.
Mo Feng took a deep breath, holding back tears, and said through gritted teeth: "Since your majesty has committed suicide, it has sent us a signal that we will fight to the death! As your majesty's loyal soldiers, we will avenge your majesty even if we risk our lives!"
"Yes! Revenge! Revenge!" The shadow guards shouted in unison, anger burning in their eyes.
This group of people are controlled by the emperor with drugs, and their lives have long been closely linked to the emperor. The emperor's death means that they have no way to survive. In this case, let the enemy be buried with Your Majesty!
Mo Feng looked at the excited shadow guards with a firm gaze, and said in a deep voice: "When Lin Ruiyuan's coronation ceremony takes place, that will be the day for us to act. By then, the palace will be full of people, and we will take this opportunity to attack his weak spot."
A hint of ruthlessness flashed in the young shadow guard's eyes, and he said, "Boss, how should we deploy it specifically?"
Mo Feng pondered for a moment and said, "We will be divided into three groups. One group will blend into the crowd at the ceremony, create chaos, and attract the attention of the guards; the second group will take advantage of the chaos to sneak into the harem and control Lin Ruiyuan's family; the third group will follow me to the throne, and take advantage of Lin Ruiyuan's complacency to give him a fatal blow!"
Everyone responded in unison: "Yes!"
In the following days, the shadow guards prepared themselves and flexed their muscles, waiting for the moment of revenge to come.
Finally, the day of the coronation ceremony arrived. The palace was decorated with lanterns and colorful lights, and there was a festive atmosphere everywhere.
Bright colored flags and gorgeous lanterns are neatly arranged on both sides of the road from the palace gate to the main hall. When the breeze blows, the ribbons flutter and the lanterns sway, as if they are dancing happily.
Civil and military officials, dressed in brand new and gorgeous court robes, had been waiting outside the palace gate early in the morning. They had solemn expressions and talked to each other in low voices. Their eyes showed both anticipation for the new emperor to ascend the throne and speculation about the future situation.
The palace maids and eunuchs were extremely busy. They carried exquisite delicacies and precious jewels and shuttled between the palaces, their faces filled with a mixture of tension and excitement.
The musicians played passionate music, and the melodious melody echoed over the palace, adding a solemn atmosphere to this grand ceremony.
However, beneath this lively appearance, there was a surging murderous intent. Mo Feng and his shadow guards were waiting for an opportunity, ready to give Lin Ruiyuan a fatal blow at any time.