The strongest devouring system in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 442 Bottom Line

Zhang Xingchen and Zhang Shaoqing were drinking together, their faces flushed, and they started calling each other brothers. However, given their official ranks, it was not unreasonable for them to be like brothers.

However, Zhang Shaoqing is quite old after all, and what makes Chen Er want to laugh is Zhang Xingchen, who is patting Zhang Shaoqing on the shoulder.

That's right, Zhang Xingchen started training in the war camp before he even came of age. Because of his good performance, he was noticed by a junior officer of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

After decades of hard work, Zhang Xingchen has finally reached this point, becoming the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. But who could have imagined this?

She was only with her childhood sweetheart Yang Xiaoqian, yet the emperor was bewitched. To put it bluntly, with three thousand beauties in the emperor's harem, would he be short of Yang Xiaoqian?

So to put it bluntly, the emperor was just using this as a pretext to get rid of him. However, everyone has their bottom line, which is also known as "being in the dense forest means certain death."

Even the emperor might not be able to do it, which is why the honest man had such feelings. Zhang Xingchen suddenly raised his glasses and looked at Chen Er.

"Chen Er, I will never send Yang Xiaoqian to the palace tomorrow, no matter what. Besides, my soldiers will support me. At worst, I can rebel and get my whole family executed, which is much better than being so miserable now."

Chen Er never expected that Zhang Xingchen would suddenly say such a thing.

Zhang Xingchen couldn't just say such things casually. After all, saying such things would mean facing the Emperor's wrath and witnessing the decline of the Ming Dynasty and the sacrifice of countless people.

Therefore, the Emperor absolutely would not allow such a thing to happen, and Chen Er immediately covered Zhang Xingchen's mouth.

Chen Er then looked at Zhang Shaoqing, who was looking up at the sky and letting out a long howl. He then casually bent his earlobe before calmly speaking.

"Chen Er, I didn't hear a word Zhang Xingchen said. Don't look at me like that, I'm already drunk anyway."

Zhang Shaoqing wasn't stupid. Everyone present was intelligent. If anyone were to reveal what happened today, Zhang Xingchen would surely die.

Of course, besides Zhang Shaoqing, there were many other officials present. After seeing the Emperor get angry, these opportunists all rushed to follow him. So now only Zhang Shaoqing, the Minister of War, remains. People are quite confident in Zhang Shaoqing.

Chen Er knew that Zhang Shaoqing wouldn't tell the Emperor about the nonsense Zhang Xingchen had just uttered, otherwise Zhang Xingchen would be in deep trouble. But Zhang Xingchen didn't think so; he was now emboldened by alcohol and even wanted to rebel.

“Brother, if you care about me, stand up with me and speak out for the people. Let’s send all these corrupt officials and parasites of the Ming Dynasty to hell. Look at the lives the people have been living since the Emperor ascended the throne!”

"They are suffering terribly. Every year they encounter droughts and floods, and they can only eat tree roots and grass. But in the palace, everyone is eating big fish and meat. He doesn't care about the common people at all."

Zhang Xingchen was talking more and more, causing Chen Er's brows to furrow involuntarily.

However, Chen Er could understand Zhang Xingchen's feelings at this moment. Putting himself in Zhang Xingchen's shoes, what if the Emperor had taken a liking to Qin Luoshen instead of Yang Xiaoqian?

It's estimated that Chen Er would not be as calm as Zhang Xingchen. It's likely that Chen Er would have fought the Emperor to the death while the Emperor was still alive.

Chen Er immediately cut to the chase: "Zhang Xingchen, then tell me, even if you rebel, what will your final fate be? Do you really think that your Imperial Guards can pose any threat to the royal family? Wei Zhongxian alone could easily take you all down."

Chen Er analyzed the situation in a very indifferent manner, and his words immediately displeased Zhang Xingchen.

Zhang Xingchen grabbed Chen Er's neck with great force, making it difficult for Chen Er to breathe. Zhang Xingchen's eyes widened, and his fists clenched involuntarily.

"What are you talking about, kid? Do you expect me to personally deliver Yang Xiaoqian to the Emperor, and then, if Yang Xiaoqian becomes pregnant with the Emperor's child, I'm supposed to celebrate with drums and gongs?"

After Zhang Xingchen finished speaking, a tear rolled down the cheek of this honest man. Zhang Xingchen's action immediately displeased Ma Dazhi.

Ma Dazhi was about to take action. In Ma Dazhi's mind, anyone who caused trouble for Chen Er would make Ma Dazhi angry, and no matter who they were, he would fight them to the death.

Even if it were the emperor, Ma Dazhi would not have any fear. After all, Chen Er was the only elder brother Ma Dazhi had ever acknowledged in his life. Chen Er immediately waved his hand at Ma Dazhi.

"Ma Dazhi, don't come any closer. Brother Zhang Xingchen is just drunk and joking with me. What are you all doing? Get out of my way!"

When Chen Er saw that Ma Dazhi was about to draw his sword, he was immediately startled. Ma Dazhi sighed and stood outside the door, looking very unhappy.

At this speed, if Zhang Xingchen wanted to harm Chen Er further, Ma Dazhi was certain that in the next breath, the knife in his hand would be plunged into the enemy's heart.

No matter who Zhang Xingchen is, he is doomed to die today. Chen Er tried to soften his tone as much as possible. He used his hands to forcefully pull Zhang Xingchen's hands off his neck.

"Brother, I have a good idea. If you just strangle me to death like this, then even if you start a rebellion, the result will be the same."

Chen Er's calm words sent a shiver down Zhang Xingchen's spine. Why was Zhang Xingchen drunk? Why did Zhang Xingchen start a rebellion? Wasn't it all because of Yang Xiaoqian?

Upon hearing that Chen Er had a solution, Zhang Xingchen immediately wiped the sweat from his forehead and even straightened out the wrinkles in Chen Er's official robes.

"Brother Chen Er, please tell me your solution quickly. Don't keep making me feel like an ant on a hot pan. I can't take it anymore."

Zhang Xingchen sighed and said, and Chen Er coughed several times helplessly before calming himself down. Chen Er tapped the table with his fingers before speaking.

Did Yang Xiaoqian resemble the emperor's beloved concubine?

Zhang Xingchen immediately told everything he knew, and at this moment, Situ Minyue couldn't help but interject.