My Antique Mirror Is A Portal To Another World-Chapter 653: Surrender Or Die

Before the young Hanlin Academy historian could answer the Vice Minister of Rites’ question, one of the rebel soldiers noticed them and kicked the Hanlin Academy historian in the back.

Thud!

"Ugh...!" Falling hard to the ground, the young Hanlin Academy historian groaned in pain, but he didn’t dare to fight back.

Noticing the commotion behind them, the captain turned around to take a look. Seeing the weak Hanlin Academy historian lying on the ground in pain, he coldly said, "Stop it. Don’t kill them."

Being stopped by his captain, the rebel soldier retracted his leg, then yanked the Hanlin Academy historian up.

"Get up! Keep moving!" the rebel soldier shouted while pushing the Hanlin Academy historian’s back.

Continuing on their way, the Vice Minister of Rites looked at his student in worry. "Are you alright?"

The young Hanlin Academy historian shook his head and gave the Vice Minister of Rites a weak smile. "This student is fine."

While they were enduring the harsh treatment of the rebel army, the sun slowly climbed into the gloomy sky.

Two hours later, when the sky finally brightened, the rebel army arrived at the imperial palace with the ministers and generals.

Coming down from his horse, the captain walked up to the general, who had been waiting for them since dawn.

Clasping his fists, the captain greeted him, "This subordinate greets the general."

Glancing at the ministers and generals tied up with rope, the general asked, "Are these all of them?"

The captain nodded. "Yes, General. Some of them manage to escape, but this subordinate has sent our men to chase after them."

"Well done." The general then motioned for his men to take over the escort duty, then added, "Go get some rest, then patrol the city. Arrest anyone who dares to cause trouble."

"Yes, General."

After giving out the order, the general commanded, "Follow this general to the Hall of Righteousness!"

Led by the rebel army’s general, the rebel soldiers pulled the rope tying the ministers and generals and walked into the imperial palace through the side gate.

On their way to the Hall of Righteousness, the ministers and generals couldn’t help but take a sharp breath at the sight of the imperial palace after the coup.

Walking past the scattered bodies of imperial guards covered in blood, the young Hanlin Academy historian’s face turned ashen.

Noticing this, a rebel soldier walking nearby sneered. "Coward."

Ignoring the provocative words, the young Hanlin Academy historian clenched his jaw and bravely took a look at the surroundings.

Looking at the once magnificent and bright imperial palace, now shrouded in a cold, gloomy aura, he couldn’t help but lower his head and close his eyes.

’The long history of the Yu Empire has finally ended today...’

Feeling the sadness of witnessing the end of a once strong and prosperous empire, he finally shed tears in silence.

Turning to look at his brilliant student, the Vice Minister of Rites could only let out a long, melancholy sigh.

After walking for almost an hour and passing through the three main gates of the outer palace, they finally saw the long stairs leading toward the Hall of Righteousness.

Stopping below the long stairs, the general turned around and said, "Keep an eye on them. This general will go in and report to His Majesty first."

"Yes, General!"

Leaving the order behind, the general climbed up the stairs.

When the two rebel soldiers stationed outside the Hall of Righteousness saw the general approaching, they clasped their fists and greeted him, "General."

The general nodded, then stepped over the high threshold. Walking toward the dragon throne, he knelt before Wen Kang, then clasped his fists.

"Your Majesty, the ministers and generals have arrived outside."

Waving his hand, Wen Kang ordered, "Summon them in."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The general stood up, then left the Hall of Righteousness. Standing on top of the long stairs, he announced, "His Majesty has summoned all ministers and generals."

As his powerful voice echoed in the silent surroundings, the captain ordered, "Let’s go."

At his order, the rebel soldiers pulled the ropes and forced the ministers and generals to climb the long stairs.

Sitting on the dragon throne, Wen Kang waited patiently while playing with the imperial jade seal.

Ten minutes later, he heard footsteps approaching from outside.

Placing the imperial jade seal on the long table in front of him, Wen Kang leisurely watched as the ministers and generals were pushed into the Hall of Righteousness.

Smiling at them, he said, "Welcome back, beloved subjects."

The moment his words fell, some ministers and generals belonging to the loyalist party began to throw insults at him.

"Wen Kang! You will die a horrible death!"

"Traitor! Traitor!"

"Heaven will punish you! If not for the Prince Regent’s death, you wouldn’t be able to live until today!"

Wen Kang let them curse and scold him for a while, then calmly spread his arms and leisurely asked, "So what? The last winner is Zhen. No matter how powerful Yu Zhao was, he still died under Zhen’s scheme."

At his words, the ministers and generals gasped in shock and realization.

A moment later, the Vice Minister of Rites came back to his senses and muttered in shock, "How could he do that? How could he assassinate the Prince Regent while being imprisoned in Heaven Prison?"

While everyone was filled with doubt and disbelief, Wen Kang added, "Beloved subjects, the Yu Empire is gone. From today onward, Zhen is the founding emperor of the Wen Empire. Surrender, and you shall live. Rebel, and you will be punished with the extermination of nine clans."

Hearing this, the ministers and generals working for the Wen Clan fell to their knees without hesitation.

Knocking their foreheads to the ground, they said in unison, "Long live the Emperor for tens of thousands of years!"

Seeing this, the ministers and generals from the neutral party exchanged hesitant glances, then reluctantly knelt on the cold floor. Although they bowed to Wen Kang, they stayed silent.

Looking at this, Wen Kang turned his attention to the remaining ministers and generals, who were still standing and glared at him.