Chapter 136: The Third Guardian of Ming
Upon hearing that Zhu Youxiao had fallen ill, Yu Huatian did not hesitate. He immediately had a horse prepared and headed for the imperial palace.
At a time like this, Zhu Youxiao absolutely could not die.
If Zhu Youxiao died, who would inherit the throne?
He was a eunuch. Surely he could not take that seat himself?
If he really did that, all of Ming would likely rise against him.
No one would let a eunuch become emperor.
Besides, that seat coveted by countless people throughout the realm was not Yu Huatian's goal.
He had no interest in being emperor.
Once his Martial Dao reached a certain limit, sooner or later he would leave Ming to pursue greater heights.
And supporting another member of the Zhu imperial clan's ascent to the throne was no safe bet either.
Not everyone lacked ambition and lofty aspirations the way Zhu Youxiao did.
If he helped a new emperor take the throne only to find him impossible to control and opposing him at every turn, it would only create more trouble.
So, until his own plans were ready, Zhu Youxiao could not die.
He still needed Zhu Youxiao to complete his plans and realize his ambitions.
Upon arriving at the imperial palace, Yu Huatian found the atmosphere still extremely tense.
It seemed the repercussions of the Prince of Fu's Heir's rebellion tonight had yet to fully subside.
Imperial Guard and Embroidered Uniform Guard patrols were everywhere. When they saw Yu Huatian passing, they stopped to salute, their expressions respectful.
Tonight, Yu Huatian had displayed his extraordinary might, slaying three Great Grandmasters and several hundred Jianghu experts, thoroughly cementing his position throughout the Ming palace.
The incident had also increased his importance in Zhu Youxiao's eyes.
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