I Reincarnated as the Crazed Heir Chapter 361

Episode 361: Emperor Zhu Qiyu (2)

"Huh… Heuh… Hahahaha!"

Joo Ki-ok burst into laughter at his calm tone.

Then he spoke harshly with bloodshot eyes.

"How can such a great scholar, who knows everything so well, be so incapable of understanding my feelings? Really… Are you acting like this because you don't know why I'm acting like this?"

Bang! Joo Ki-ok slammed the dragon statue down in fury.

He was even more furious because he had trusted and relied on the great scholar more than anyone else before ascending to the throne.

"The prince is dead. My son. He wasn't even able to last three years after being crowned, and was murdered by those wicked men. This poor father's heart, knowing this and having to turn a blind eye to it… This is the cause of this trouble! It's all because of that mere dish of making Jujakmyeon-guk? Hehe… Hahahahaha!"

The words that Joo Ki-ok had been holding back poured out of her mouth.

His son, Zhu Jianje.

It was the crown prince who entered a lonely tomb a year ago.

Although the cause of death was never discovered, Joo Ki-ok was convinced that he had been murdered.

Some people were suspicious.

"Ji-Jin Joo. Even you, the Great Master, don't you know that the cause of all this is your brother!"

It was Tae Sang Hwang and his older brother, Joo Gi Jin.

That was understandable.

The current political situation is a conflict between the orthodox faction that supports Emperor Zhu Qijin, who was captured by Yasun and returned, and the faction that supports Emperor Zhu Qiyu, who overthrew him and ascended to the throne.

Joo Ki-ok smiled self-deprecatingly and pointed at Soho Chang-cheon with his index finger.

"But… the great scholar told me to… make Ju Gi-jin's son, whom I would not feel satisfied with even if he were to tear him apart… the crown prince! Now, has the reason for my actions been fully explained? Are you relieved? Then… stop searching for the reason in distant places."

As soon as Joo Gi-ok finished speaking, So Ho-chang-cheon, who had been listening silently, glanced at the floor and picked up the sharp pieces of the broken bottle.

And then, without a moment's hesitation, he plunged it into his own neck.

"Master, Master!"

Joo Ki-ok's eyes grew twice as big, and she even called out his old name in embarrassment.

No, this won't work.

If even that disappears… …then there will be no one by my side!

"Tae, tell them to lift the Taeui! Hae Naegwan! Hae Naegwan-!"

Crash! Joo Ki-ok, so startled that she hurriedly jumped down from the dragon's cradle and rolled on the floor.

Knock knock. As soon as the door opened, Soho Changcheon raised his hand absentmindedly and told them to go back.

Then, I glanced down at Joo Ki-ok, who was lying face down in front of me, looking up at me with eyes full of anxiety and nervousness.

"Master, Master…"

It's a truly strange relationship. Clearly, Ju Gi-ok is the emperor who reigns over all.

The sight in front of Sohochangcheon was like that of a child pretending to be a grown-up.

That's how he was raised. Joo Ki-ok.

"your majesty."

As blood pours from her neck and a scratchy sound is heard, Joo Ki-ok covers her ears in fear.

Then, I shook my head and looked at the ground.

"If you are so weak-hearted, how can you look down on the world? Get up."

"Ugh… Master…."

"If anyone has offended Your Majesty, it is only right that they be held accountable. Now… are you at ease, Your Majesty?"

Joo Ki-ok stood up hesitantly, focused straight, and met his eyes.

He was dripping blood with a bright and affectionate smile.

Ahh… …. Joo Ki-ok muttered as if possessed.

"I… seem to be… very… drunk. I have been… rude to you, Master. Please… forget what I said. Master… must have done it because He had His own intentions… Yes… that's right."

Joo Ki-ok lowered his head, turned around again, and trudged up the dragon's pedestal.

Sohochangcheon looked at him indifferently, then blinked once as he sat down, and spoke in a gentle tone.

"The crown prince's throne cannot remain vacant for long. Only then will the people find peace."

"Yes…what the university professor said is completely correct."

Joo Ki-ok answered with a look of despair on her face, as if she had lost her soul.

What Daehaksa Soho Changcheon said is completely correct. Just follow his words.

As if he had ascended to the throne of the emperor he had longed for so long.

Just like my older brother, whom I was so jealous of, was imprisoned in Namgung.

If you do that, you can have everything.

Joo Ki-ok repeated it again and again.

And was it because I was satisfied with the way it looked? Or was it because the timing was just right?

An unexpected answer came from Soho Changcheon.

“However… the Crown Prince should have only one father, Your Majesty… Since the Crown Prince is still alive and well in the southern palace, I am very worried that the Crown Prince’s heart may only be drawn to Him.”

"University history…"

"The traitorous cult of the Demonic Cult is rampant. In times like these, the ministers must unite. Discord cannot be tolerated."

"then……?"

"Please send Taesang Hwang from Namgung to Haenam. So that he can rest comfortably for a long time in that sunny place. Please do so."

Ah… … A smile began to appear on Ju Gi-ok’s lips.

Finally… …As expected, my thoughts were not wrong.

It was something I just had to believe and wait for.

If only Tae Sang Hwang would just disappear, then my son's limits could be lifted a little.

"Paper and ink. Bring the paper and ink! I will write the edict!"

A joyful order was given by the King of Jugiok.

"The eunuch, please prepare some herbal medicine and ink."

As Soho Changcheon slowly turned to the side, the door opened again and Eunuch Hae brought out some herbal medicine and ink.

Joo Ki-ok swallowed the herbal medicine without hesitation and wrote down the words with one hand.

The edict containing the exile of Taesang Hwang Ju-gi-jin.

*

"Haha, the day has finally come when I won't see the Emperor in Beijing. You have made a truly important decision, Prime Minister."

Late at night, the table set for the university professor Soho Changcheon, who had returned to his home, was filled with the powerful ministers who had seized power.

The evil spirit of the Taoist priest.

Tongjeongsa Hwangbo Chil.

Commander of the Golden Guard, Hang-uk.

A classmate, Eunuch Jang I-wi.

They were the ones who moved the imperial family.

"I am truly touched that Your Majesty is taking such good care of state affairs. So, I would like to suggest that you take this opportunity to submit a petition to revive the abolished system of the Prime Minister and to rectify the hierarchy."

The doorman sat at the head table, drinking alone, and subtly flattered Soho Changcheon.

The intention is to revive the position of Grand Chancellor, which was abolished by Emperor Taizu, Zhu Yuanzhang.

This means that we should rank not only the essence but also the visible appearance.

As they say, who are they?

These are people whose names alone make everyone bow their heads.

But the fact that the Sohochangcheon they serve is nothing more than a mere high-ranking scholar… … cannot help but be quite uncomfortable.

one.

"What's so important about that name? Your Majesty, just listen to this old man, and you all just sit there."

Sohochangcheon was not the type of person to step forward and handle things.

Rather, he looked at the ministers who only wished for evil and awakened a sense of alarm.

In short, all you have to do is sit there, be quiet, and serve yourself.

Whether it is because he is a commoner or because he is a lowly butcher who treats human life like cattle or pigs.

"Ha, haha! That's absolutely outrageous."

"Yes, that's right. I will never forget the kindness you have given me, Your Majesty, and I will follow it for the rest of my life."

As the ministers nodded, Soho Changcheon smiled faintly and swallowed his wine again.

"But, Prime Minister. Sending the Grand Emperor to Haenam is completely satisfying, but… is there really a need to leave the Crown Prince alone? After all, isn't he the Grand Emperor's legitimate son? I'm worried that he might bring up his father's affairs when he comes of age."

Jang I-wi, the head of the alumni association and a military officer, asked cautiously.

Although he is an old man of considerable age, he has a clean-cut appearance without a single beard, perhaps due to being castrated in his childhood.

"It has always been the emperor's duty to always look after his own. But what if the palace is at peace?"

"That means…."

"Clap!" Commander Do Ji-hwi clapped his hands. He immediately understood So Ho-chang-cheon's words.

"If there are no enemies within, there is no need to look behind. If you do, you will only look forward… Your Majesty will try to interfere in state affairs at every turn. Haha! This is truly a brilliant idea, Prime Minister."

Soho Changcheon raises the corners of his mouth slightly.

You got it right.

It means that by placing an enemy called the crown prince inside, the emperor's attention will be focused only on the palace.

Regent.

Only then can Sohochangcheon move the world in place of the weak Jugiok.

Without anyone knowing. Forever.

“If that’s the case, then there’s no need to send Taesang Hwang to Haenam.”

This time, Tongjeongsa Hwangbo Chil asked. That's right. If the emperor needed an enemy to keep him in check, then there was no reason to expel Ju Gi-jin either.

Hana Sohochangcheon was one who saw further, no, more.

"Your Majesty, your heart is filled with anger. It is my duty as a subject to appease you. Whether it be the Emperor or the Crown Prince, wouldn't it be possible if there was only one? Heh heh."

Hehe. The ministers' sinister laughter filled the room.

Sohochangcheon was truly cruel and pursued perfection.

It was like hanging the two brothers, Joo Ki-ok and Joo Ki-jin, on opposite ends of the scale.

Moreover, his shameless evil deeds did not end here.

The main body.

Coincidentally, the son of Ju Gi-ok and the previous crown prince died before he could fully display his talents.

Who on earth did this?

Of course… … Sohochangcheon, it’s his doing.

Through this, Joo Ki-ok was locked in a trap called anxiety.

To make him a puppet emperor who can only look out for himself.

And even before that.

It was all his scheme that made Joo Ki-ok, who had been living without greed, jealous of his older brother.

Soho Changcheon held back his laughter and spoke in a serious tone.

"Eunuch Byeongpil. Please invite the Grand Prince to Haenam and let him go comfortably."

"Yes, Your Majesty. Don't worry, I have the best student in my class by your side."

"Yes, that's right. What happened to that boy, Zhuge Tong?"

Soho Changcheon nodded and changed the subject.

The imperial family could be finished like this, and what was left was the Central Plains.

The day was nearing when the critical point would be reached, so there had to be no hitch.

"Even though his body is like that, his head seems to be quite clever. As planned, he has branded Mr. Ma a cultist and taken control of the martial arts alliance in one fell swoop."

Commander of the Royal Guard, Hang-uk, reported in a polite tone.

"Kkkk. He was a smarter kid than my private tutor."

"Yes, of course. Isn't he the child you've been keeping an eye on? But, this is truly strange. The head of the Namgung family said that Mr. Ma is not a fake, but seems to be the real leader."

"What does that mean?"

Soho Changcheon expressed his doubts. "He's a real cult leader."

"So… that kid named Mr. Ma was the heir apparent to the Demon Lord."

"her……."

The ministers in the audience sighed. "Mazon?" Even those unfamiliar with the martial arts world were familiar with the nickname "Mazon."

Isn't he the best in the world in name and reality, and the most traitorous of traitors?