The most romantic little emperor

Chapter 451 The Real Manipulator Behind the Scenes

The palace was shrouded in a strange atmosphere and people were in panic, but the martial law in the palace had reached an unprecedented level and a murderous atmosphere was everywhere.

Countless eunuchs, palace maids, and concubines in the harem, like frightened birds, huddled in their own little world, not daring to step out of their rooms.

In the square outside the Taiji Hall, more than 200 ministers and generals who participated in the rebellion were tied up and knelt on the hard stone slabs.

They hung their heads, their eyes filled with despair and indignation at the injustice of fate, yet they were helpless.

These people, either powerful officials or military generals, were once the pillars of the imperial court, but now they are like stray dogs, at the mercy of others.

The civil and military officials finally recovered from their shock and rushed into the palace with their personal soldiers to rescue the emperor.

Among these people, there are loyal ministers who truly serve the country, as well as speculators who want to take this opportunity to seek credit and reward.

But no matter what, they all came to this palace full of blood and killing with an uneasy heart.

Dawn is approaching and a hint of paleness appears on the horizon.

Although the palace guards had cleaned up the battlefield, the smell of blood in the air could not be dispelled, which made people feel a little nauseous.

Qin Hao was surrounded by civil and military officials and slowly walked in front of Su Zhengfang.

Snapped!

A crisp slapping sound was heard, and Qin Hao's palm slapped Su Zhengfang hard in the face.

This slap seemed to have exhausted all Qin Hao's strength, and Su Zhengfang was beaten into a mess. Blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, and his cheeks instantly became red and swollen.

However, Su Zhengfang did not make any sound. He just lowered his head and allowed Qin Hao to humiliate and beat him.

Because he knew that at this time, any resistance would be futile. Not only would it be useless, but it would also lead to even more brutal revenge from Qin Hao.

Qin Hao looked down from above, with a playful smile on his face, looking down at Su Zhengfang below, and said coldly: "Old man, how does it feel? Does it hurt?"

Su Zhengfang leaned on the ground, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, his eyes revealing an undisguised hatred. He tightly closed his lips, as if he wanted to endure all the pain and humiliation.

He didn't know when, but his temples had turned gray, and his former glory was long gone, leaving only dejected decadence and misery.

Seeing that Su Zhengfang remained silent, Qin Hao's eyes were as sharp as knives. He spoke again, "Old man, you have been able to call the shots for so many years. Now that the situation is over, don't you have anything to say?"

Su Zhengfang opened his dry lips with difficulty, his voice hoarse and trembling: "One wrong step, and the whole game is lost. I... I have nothing to say."

"Humph!"

Qin Hao snorted contemptuously, his palm was like an iron clamp, tightly pinching Su Zhengfang's neck, and his cold gaze pierced straight into the other's panicked eyes.

"Old man, do you think I will let you go? This time, I will completely destroy your Su family's huge interest group, leaving no one alive!"

Qin Hao's voice was low and firm, full of unquestionable majesty, "I will take back the sins committed by your Su family over the years bit by bit!"

Su Zhengfang felt the increasing pressure on his neck and was terrified, but he still tried to struggle, with a cunning light in his eyes: "Your Majesty, don't you want to know who else I have in this court?"

Qin Hao narrowed his eyes slightly, and a sharp look flashed in his eyes. He slowly loosened his hand and said lightly: "Tell me, who are your accomplices?"

On the side, countless civil officials and military officers held their breath, secretly nervous. They knew that once Su Zhengfang revealed the names of those accomplices, a large number of people would be implicated, and a huge storm would be set off in the court.

Moreover, Su Zhengfang is on the verge of collapse at the moment. If he starts to make random accusations and then there is no evidence to prove his guilt, it will be troublesome. I don't know how many people will be implicated and thrown into prison, and their homes will be confiscated and their families will be exterminated.

"Hahaha!" Su Zhengfang looked at Qin Hao's eagerness to know and laughed like a crazy lunatic, his laughter full of twisted joy.

"boom!"

Qin Hao's fist hit Su Zhengfang's eye corner hard, and blood instantly gushed out from his brow, staining half of his face red, making him look even more hideous.

Su Zhengfang fell to the ground in pain, but a bitter smile appeared on his lips. He raised his head with difficulty and looked at Qin Hao. His voice was weak but firm: "Emperor, as long as you promise to let my family go, I will tell you the names of my accomplices in the court and the big fish that is hiding deeper!"

Qin Hao's eyes became more furious when he heard this. He cursed, "Bullshit! Old man, do you think you are still qualified to negotiate with me now?"

As he said that, he kicked Su Zhengfang's hunched back hard with such force that it almost scared him to death.

Su Zhengfang was kicked and coughed violently, with more blood flowing from the corners of his mouth, but he seemed not to feel the pain. He just stared at Qin Hao with his bloodshot eyes, kept silent, and instead burst into laughter.

"Su Zhengfang, you old man, are you going to tell me or not?"

Qin Hao grabbed his collar viciously, his eyes blazing with murderous intent, and he shouted coldly, "If you dare not tell me, I will immediately order the execution of your entire clan! The lives of your wives, concubines, children, descendants, and even your relatives and friends are all in your hands."

His words were full of threats and determination, as if if Su Zhengfang hesitated for a moment, he would immediately fall into an irretrievable situation.

If Qin Hao hadn't won tonight, would Su Zhengfang still have this expression?

Qin Hao couldn't imagine what fate would the many women in the harem face if he failed.

At this moment, he suddenly realized that death was a relief for Su Zhengfang.

Therefore, Qin Hao would never let this old thief get away so easily.

Su Zhengfang's face turned pale. He clenched his teeth, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth: "My dear emperor, if you don't let go of my relatives, then you will never know about those accomplices, let alone who is the real manipulator behind the scenes."

After saying this, he slowly closed his eyes, as if he was ready to face death.

At this point, Su Zhengfang no longer had any extravagant demands. His wish was simple and urgent. As long as the Su family survived, it would be the greatest comfort and hope in his life.

Qin Hao gritted his teeth and scanned the surroundings with a sharp gaze, "Where is Su Meng? Where is he?"

At this time, Lu Yi hurried out from the crowd, his body was stained with blood and his face was pale. It was obvious that he had been through a fierce battle not long ago.

He knelt in front of Qin Hao and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I have successfully captured Su Meng alive, but on the way to escort him..."

"Inside Xuanwu Gate, Su Meng was suddenly attacked by two black-clad assassins. They attacked swiftly and fiercely. Although I tried my best, I was unable to save Su Meng's life in the end."