Chapter 683: Trap (2)

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Soon, an orange-red light shot into the sky and suddenly exploded in the sky with a bang, as if another sun had appeared in the blue sky.

Almost everyone in the capital could see the signal flare in the sky. However, those ordinary citizens thought that it was some kind of firework, and those officials knew at a glance that it was a signal flare. They associated it with the funeral bell and the teams of royal guards surrounding the various prefectures. An uneasy feeling rose in everyone’s hearts.

At this moment, Chu You, who were at the foot of Tianxi Mountain, also saw this signal flare that looked like a rising sun from afar.

He subconsciously tightened the reins, and the black horse under him raised its front hooves excitedly.

“Your Highness, it’s a signal flare!”

His servant pointed in the direction of the capital in the east and shouted excitedly, his voice trembling from excitement.

“The time is right!” Chu You took out a pocket watch and looked at the time. His thin lips curled up, and a relieved expression appeared on his face.

It was the time they had calculated in advance.

This year’s imperial mausoleum sacrifice, Empress Dowager Yuan, who was placed under house arrest in Shou’an Palace, had never come with him. This was actually within Empress Dowager Yuan and Chu You’s expectations, and it was also something they couldn’t ask for more.

Chu You specially arranged for Empress Dowager Yuan to preside over the overall situation in the capital. Empress Dowager Yuan would appear to summon the female servants of those honorable officials into the palace and place them under house arrest as hostages. Next, as long as the funeral bell representing the collapse of the Emperor sounded, the capital would definitely be in chaos. Moreover, the Emperor and Chu Yi weren’t in the capital. Empress Dowager Yuan was the most honorable person in the capital. As long as she gave the order, a portion of the army he left in the capital could take advantage of the chaos to attack and take down the capital without any bloodshed.

Now, since General Hong had issued a signal flare, it meant that everything was going smoothly in the capital. The capital was already under their control.

It was now his turn.

As long as he could take down the Emperor, everything would be completed.

He could replace the Emperor right away. This throne should have belonged to him in the first place. He was the heir to the throne of the previous Emperor!

At the thought of this, Chu You’s heart burned. His long and narrow eagle eyes burned even more, making the black horse under him turn around. He faced the soldiers behind and said loudly, “Tiger Army, listen up!”

Behind him, the 3,000 armored troops stood in a neat phalanx, waiting for orders. Their bodies were tall and straight, and their swords and spears stood tall. Pairs of bright eyes looked at Chu You.

The soldiers knelt on one knee and cupped their fists, shouting in unison, “Yes!”

This kneeling and shouting were domineering. Their voices rumbled like drums, and their sharpness shot in all directions with killing intent.

The golden sunlight landed on Chu You. The tall young man had a dignified aura and a sharp gaze. From the tall horse’s back, he looked at the thousands of soldiers in front of him, looking disdainful like a monarch descending to the world.

He had already endured it for a year. In just a year, it felt like half his life had passed!

He still clearly remembered that half a year before the late Emperor died, he felt that he was old and weak, so he secretly told him everything. He talked about the “Emperor Taizu’s Notebook”, Feng Yang’s lifespan, and the invincible Shangyang Army left behind by Emperor Taizu for Feng Yang.

“Ning Zhi, Feng Yang used this Shangyang Army to restrict me for the rest of my life. She even forced me to swear a poisonous oath in front of Emperor Taizu’s spirit that I can’t attack her in this lifetime. I’ve learned from my mistakes. I’ve secretly raised the Tiger Army all these years. It’s an elite army.”

“I’ve tried to cripple the Crown Prince a few times for you. Your eldest brother is narrow-minded, so he’ll probably bear a grudge. After he takes over, it’s time to settle old scores. You have to be careful of him.”

“Today, 1’11 hand this elite army to you. You have to remember at all times that the Tiger Army is your trump card. You can’t use it unless you have no other choice.”

The previous Emperor was right. His eldest brother, Chu Qi, had always been wary of him. Ever since he ascended the throne last year, he hasn’t let him come into contact with military affairs. In just a year, he had reduced him from the Prince of the First Rank to the Prince of the Second Rank.

Since Chu Qi was driving him to a dead end, he couldn’t wait for death!

Chu You waved his arm and shouted with high fighting spirit, “Let’s set off for the imperial mausoleum!”

With this Tiger Army, it was as if he had a divine weapon and something to rely on to fight Chu Qi.

“Yes, Your Highness!” The thousands of soldiers of the Tiger Army cupped their fists and accepted the order. Their auras became even higher, and their eyes lit up.

Kang Wang was only a step away from the throne. As long as today’s plan went smoothly, they would all have meritorious service.. Their futures would be immeasurable!