The Forbidden Revenge
Chapter 14: Emperor, Please Finish the Decree!

Lu Zheng, who had just taken the throne today as Emperor Chongle came from the side with his eunuchs and servants. Lu Zheng was wearing a deep red silk robe and had his head worn a crown.

His figure looked majestic and handsome when walking. Everyone simultaneously bowed and saluted respectfully.

“Greetings to His Majesty the Emperor.”

“Build. I heard you guys were talking about justice. Don't know what justice you mean?”

The Dowager Concubine smiled at her son and after her son sat down, she said, “Marquis Yongping is talking about justice for the Third Miss of the Prime Minister's residence.”

Lu Yuan was still standing in his place. His body was quiet, there were turbulent emotions and an enormous hatred was burning his heart.

His eyes stared intensely at Lu Zheng's cloaked figure and sat on the front seat, whose head was worn on the Emperor's crown.

That emotional shock made his heart flutter with rage, making all the memories of his death day repeat itself and revolve in his brain nonstop.

Lu Yuan's hands clenched tightly until his fingernails turned white and the sharp fingernails almost tore the skin of his palms. He was still looking at Lu Zheng intently, as if if he were to turn his gaze away, the man would kill him again.

The memory of how cold and painful the sword thrust into his heart, and how cruel his sister's words gave off an emotion that shook his soul incessantly.

Those rebels and assassins, actually sat on the throne and became Emperors. Without the golden seal, his standing would still be considered valid since he was the previous Crown Prince.

Even if it wasn't so, those damn ministers would still appoint him as Emperor no matter what.

“Third Mona? Which is the Third Miss of the Prime Minister's Residence?” ask Lu Zheng.

Gong Zichen turned around, he was surprised to see the expression on Lu Yuan's face. He felt an aura of gloom and hatred emanating from his eyes. How much hatred was this woman harboring?

Even the border warriors whose lands were seized did not have such a view. Gong Zichen judged the situation, he then grabbed Lu Yuan's hand and grasped it gently.

“Do not be clenched again, later your hands can bleed,” he said. “Emperor is calling you.”

Gong Zichen's touch shocked Lu Yuan and resuscitated him. Lu Yuan closed his eyes for a moment, enduring the tightness in his chest and neutralizing his feelings. He tries to control his emotions to look as calm as possible.

After all, he could not attack Lu Zheng directly in the face of so many people. Before reaching him, he might have already died first.

“I, Zhao Yue, salute His Majesty the Emperor.”

Seeing someone killing him sitting quietly on the throne and he had to address him respectfully made Lu Yuan's tongue like it was burned with hellfire. It felt so disgusting that his heart also laughed.

But, what can I do. His revenge still had a long way to go. Lu Yuan had to hold himself back for a moment.

Lu Zheng noticed Lu Yuan at a glance, then said, “Ah, so you. What injustice do you receive from the Prime Minister? I'll replace it for you.”

“Nothing, Your Grace. Our family's small affairs need not trouble His Majesty.”

“Oh? You are so understanding and humble. In that case, why did you have to look for Marquis Yongping to take you? Zhen thinks you can go alone even if the Prime Minister leaves you.”

His statement had clearly wanted to insult Lu Yuan. Lu Zheng disliked the Prime Minister's children, especially Third Miss.

Lu Zheng only needed the Prime Minister because of his abilities, not his family. He had indeed never met her, but with the news alone had made Lu Zheng disgusted instead of playing. A useless miss, should know herself and not talk about justice in public.

Lu Yuan smiled coldly. It has been a month and already an Emperor, his good brother still has not changed. He was still the grumpy Lu Zheng and liked to underestimate others.

Lu Yuan clearly knew that Lu Zheng only wanted to utilize Zhao Yun as Prime Minister, without wanting to get involved or be attached to his family. The look of dislike in his eyes was very clearly visible.

Zhao Yun's hands clenched and he held back his emotions. This Chongle Emperor really did not know how to respect people.

“Ah, Marquis Yongping is just kidding. He felt sorry to see me abandoned, which is why he took me with him. We just met in the palace courtyard a moment ago.”

Lu Yuan wanted to break away from Gong Zichen, but Gong Zichen was unfortunately too sensitive and too intelligent to realize his gurgling. He silently smiled and continued to clasp Lu Yuan's hand. Gong Zichen looked at the Emperor with contempt.

“Marquis Yongping, is what Third Miss said true?”

“Your Majesty, half of his words were correct about our meeting in the palace courtyard and decided to come together. In fact, the reason why I brought up the injustice she received was because she was my future wife. I can't possibly let a future marquis wife-to-be suffer injustice from her own family.”

Lu Zheng's expression instantly froze.

“Calon wife? Since when does the Prime Minister's Residence have an engagement with the Marquis' Residence?”

“Your Majesty may not know. The late Emperor Yangle once promised us a marriage. Although the late Emperor Yangle was dead, the Third Miss remained my future wife. That is why, Your Majesty, I would like to ask for His Majesty's generosity and mercy. Your Majesty, please complete the wedding order for us.”

Lu Yuan's eyes immediately glared at Gong Zichen. This man's mouth is really very good at speaking and his tongue is very adept at processing words.

He made a mess by mentioning Emperor Yangle before Lu Zheng. To Lu Zheng, this was a kind of deep-rooted shackle and liver disease.

Is this man looking to die?

Everyone was equally surprised. The banquet this time was completely filled with unexpected surprises. The Third Miss who had never left the house suddenly came to the banquet with Marquis Yongping, and Marquis Yongping cared deeply for him.

He even asked the Emperor to refine the previous edict boldly. Even the Prime Minister had trouble speaking, everyone only hoped that the Emperor would not get angry and they would not be affected.

Lu Zheng held back the emotions in his heart. He really hated someone bringing up Emperor Yangle and everything about him! Lu Yuan his older brother was dead, why was it still haunting him as well?

“Marquis Yongping, the marriage was given by my brother. It is impolite for me to continue or finish.”

Lu Yuan almost breathed a sigh of relief, but he was suddenly startled again by Gong Zichen's statement.

“In exchange, I can hand over the Shenwu Troop to His Majesty.”

Gong Zichen said very confidently and steadily. It is the same as a transaction. They consider the great Shenwu Army as a substitute for exchanging a marriage.

This Yongping Marquis is completely insane, he is very brave to use the Shenwu Army for the sake of a complete marriage order with Third Miss!

What good is Third Miss? Everyone already knew he was a fool, weak, and useless person. Although her face is beautiful, but if her brain is not functioning properly, what for?

Shenwu's troops were the imperial elite's troops guarding the border, where it could be played with and used as a transaction tool!

Lu Zheng's cold smile was engraved and those who saw it instantly trembled in fear. That smile looked sinister as if it had a devastating power.

Lu Zheng almost got stuck and agreed. If he were to receive the Shenwu Army plate in exchange for a marriage decree, then his image as Emperor would be tarnished and he would be nicknamed the Emperor of Tamak. In addition, the foundation will also collapse.

Marquis Yongping was a person who was not simple and difficult to deal with.

“Marquis Yongping joking. Just a single edict was not necessary until it involved the Shenwu Army. Although the late brother has not perfected it, your marriage contract remains in force and anyone who opposes it will be punished according to the provisions of.”

Nice now! After Lu Zheng changed his statement and said the edict remained in effect, officially the status of Third Miss was the fiancee and future wife of Marquis Yongping.

No one would dare to oppose him, including the Prime Minister's own family. Opposing him is the same as seeking death.

“Thank you for Your Majesty's generosity,” Gong Zichen lowered his head in thanks with a smile.

Here, it was Lu Yuan who was at the most disadvantage! What kind of destiny is this?