Chapter 1 begins in hell
Hurry, hurry to stop... stop the father king, no, we cannot surrender...
Ah, hurry, hurry... hurry to fetch water...
It seemed as if it were the will of fate; at that moment, the house behind could no longer withstand it, and with a loud "boom," it completely collapsed. After the collapse, the flames from the house burned even more fiercely.
What fate should not be extinguished
What ... ...
It is just taking a shower, how could it possibly lead to a sea of fire
I am indeed the heir apparent
Hello!
The young girls around could not help but scream in terror upon hearing this, their faces were filled with fear, resembling those who were about to scream after experiencing a great shock
What?
What is the situation here
Surrendering the city and capturing the enemy
What did he say
Quick, quickly bring the garments to His Highness
Your Highness, since Captain Chen has saved you, it indicates that your life is not yet destined to end. Before the king offers the city, it is best to leave with Captain Chen as soon as possible. With Captain Chen by your side, you will surely be able to escape Jinan safely
Although this person's face is covered in soot, how could one not recognize a reflection that has been seen in the mirror for over twenty years
Staring in shock at what was behind him, thinking about the "genuine article" that perished in the sea of flames, a thought emerged in Zhu Guoqiang's mind
Your Highness, Your Highness
Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will risk my life to ensure your safety! Please change into this attire quickly and escape the city with me!
Quickly, attend to His Highness's change of clothes
It is no longer hot
Under the illumination of the flames, one could see that the person was completely naked, with a face covered in darkness, yet his eyes bizarrely flickered with a red light, resembling a man-eating beast. Zhu Guoqiang, who burst out of the raging fire, felt an intense heat all over his body and immediately shouted upon seeing the person kneeling in the courtyard
The situation has not yet been clarified here, and another middle-aged man in armor is kneeling on one knee in front of me. What on earth is going on here
Before the woman could finish her words, her fragrant shoulders began to tremble, and tears slid down the corners of her eyes onto her creamy cheeks, yet her expression remained remarkably resolute
The flames licked at his hair. Through the fierce fire, he could even hear the sounds of weeping coming from the other side of the blaze
However, in just a short while, he was covered all over with soot.
... ... No, truly worthy of the high, high emperor, no, no ... ...
How is it that right from the start it feels like hell mode
What harm is there in this gentle abode, where one shall forever sleep without awakening?
Are they all crying
This ... ... this is the reason that guy set himself on fire
These individuals are dressed in ancient costumes, this is ... ...
What happened to the promised wealth and honor, the beautiful wife and concubines
Perhaps it was because His Highness had blood on his head. Although it was unclear what had happened to him, Chen Wudi still articulated the reasons one by one.
However, before Zhu Guoqiang could catch his breath, the biting cold wind swept over him. Despite the roaring flames behind him, he could not help but sneeze "Achoo" as the cold wind blew.
While desperately calling for help, I looked around in terror
The house, reduced to nothing but a charred frame, swayed precariously, as if it were about to collapse upon him at any moment
You must be joking, are you really going to kill me!
Ah!
With his clothing covering his mouth and nose, Zhu Guoqiang shouted loudly while engulfed in the sea of fire, his hair emitting a burnt smell
Help! ... ...
Your Highness, may you have a safe journey
What?
Who are you ... ...
Fierce flames!
Crying
But he is already dead
Your Highness, the Crown Prince, I apologize for my late arrival to rescue you. Please forgive me for my shortcomings
Around her, there was a group of women dressed in ancient attire, as if they had stepped out from a painting of noble ladies. Their eyes were red and swollen, with bloodshot veins visible. Tears were still hanging on their faces
At that moment, he heard a commotion outside, followed by someone shouting.
Damn it
Over there, there is someone!
In an instant, he became even more confused. What is going on? Are they taking me for him?
Zhu Guoqiang, whose eyes were filled with stars from the impact, still endured the pain and ran outside
The crowd in the courtyard was suddenly shocked by this unexpected scene! People covered their mouths, staring in disbelief at the person who emerged from the sea of flames.
Quick, clear away the fire pit
He, he... isn't he a bit too much like myself!
What happens if one admits to being wrong?
What is wrong with impersonation
Burning with a crackling sound!
A man with disheveled hair and a face covered in ash leaned against a wooden post, his clothes tattered and burnt. With his head bowed, he emitted heavy gasps. Beside him on the ground lay a wine jar, and even amidst the choking smoke, the pungent smell of alcohol could still be detected
In the future, at least the prince will start!
What should I do
This is how one dies
Amidst the billowing thick smoke, Zhu Guoqiang, nearly suffocated and on the verge of fainting, found his breathing becoming increasingly rapid, as the flames behind him drew ever closer, threatening to ignite him.
Ah ... ...
Once again, those eyes narrowed into slits, the corners of the mouth slightly curling upwards, as scenes of those young scions behaving tyrannically began to unfold in the mind, instantly stirring a sense of longing and fascination
Suddenly, a faint voice reached his ears, and he turned to look in the direction from which the sound came
This roar brought everyone back to their senses
Ah... water, water... it could really kill me with the heat...
Have you crossed over
This ...! ... this is the reason that guy perished in the flames
Moments later, a thick cotton robe was draped over him. It was not until this moment that Zhu Guoqiang came to his senses. Looking at the people in the courtyard, he stood there in a daze, not knowing what to make of the situation
As he stared at the man who lay dead before him, before he could react, he heard a loud "boom" from behind him, as the house, unable to withstand the raging fire, began to collapse
... ... Seeing that the Eastern invaders were about to breach the city, His Highness the Crown Prince was unwilling to suffer the humiliation from the Eastern invaders and did not wish to face the shame before Emperor Gao, which is why he intended to self-immolate. However, I, a lowly person, cannot, cannot bear to watch His Highness perish in the flames ... ...
The man's eyes remained half-closed, and his lips slightly parted as he lay there in a state of hazy consciousness
In a moment of fantasy, Zhu Guoqiang's hand could not help but reach towards the waist and hips of the young girl in palace attire beside him. Just as his hand was about to touch her to experience a thing or two, suddenly, a shout interrupted his daydreaming.
The further he ran outside, the fiercer the fire became, and the hotter it felt, as if his body were about to be scorched dry. Yet this was his only hope; despite his attempts to break through the sea of flames, the raging fire blocking the door ahead hindered his escape.
Despite the raging flames ahead, driven by the instinct to survive, Zhu Guoqiang knew that if he did not escape soon, he would end up like a roasted pig. He dared not hesitate any longer and quickly covered his mouth and nose with his clothing, rushing towards the direction from which the sound was coming. Just as he left, a burning beam fell directly onto him; even though he tried to block it with his hands, it still struck his head.
Am I going to die? Am I going to be burned to death?
Once again, that roar allowed Zhu Guoqiang to finally see the person who had disturbed his peaceful dream; this person had a face full of weariness and held a large knife in his hand
Being surrounded by these several beautiful and charming young girls feels very wonderful, very pleasant, and... A faint hint of a subtle fragrance wafts into the nostrils
The thought surfaced in my mind subconsciously. How could they regard me as that so-called heir? I thought of the man who looked exactly like me
What teasing, it is clearly they who took the initiative to offer their embrace!
At that moment, he heard the cries for help from some people outside the flames
Deceased
Why don't you come in to save people
Hello, hello, how are you... wake up quickly!
The heart skipped a beat as he looked at the several palace-dressed young women beside him, each one a beautiful maiden in her prime. In their pairs of eyes, resembling autumn waters, there was a genuine concern as they gazed at him
From now on, I will be this so-called Young Master of the World!
Your Highness, please drink some water to soothe your throat
Doesn't this save the trouble of completely destroying the body and erasing all traces
Fire
His shoulder was being shaken by someone, and Zhu Guoqiang, who was enjoying himself in his dream, suddenly felt a wave of displeasure in his heart. Damn it, I was dreaming!
Although this person spoke only in fragmented phrases, it still formed a complete message in Zhu Guoqiang's mind
Then his head drooped, and he could no longer make any sound
But what if it gets exposed
Your Highness, the Crown Prince
The house has also begun to collapse
These days, one should not be too complacent
Now, I have become that guy. Am I to be reduced to a prisoner, suffering endless humiliation, like him? ... Or worse, just a quick snap, and my head is gone ...
Your Highness
From now on, our brother will at least start at the level of a prince, enjoying the wealth and splendor of the world, surrounded by beautiful wives and numerous concubines. From time to time, he will carry a birdcage, accompanied by dozens of sycophants as his guards, leisurely watching birds, sipping tea, and teasing respectable women
Just after someone sneezed over here, someone shouted from over there
Accompanied by a burst of noise, the fire outside the door suddenly weakened. Seeing this, Zhu Guoqiang immediately rushed out without a second thought
Zhu Guoqiang's voice was hoarse, and his eyes were filled with confusion
Crown Prince
A young girl in palace attire brought a bowl of warm water and helped Zhu Guoqiang drink it. Taking advantage of the moment while drinking, he finally had the opportunity to observe the people around him.
A group of fools, safe travels on your way? ... Why aren't you leaving ...
What escapes from Jinan
Are you calling me
How could this happen
It is now the second day of the first month in the twelfth year of the Chongzhen era, and the Qing army is attacking Jinan... They must have already captured Jinan. The Qing troops that breached the outer city are advancing towards the royal city.
What on earth is going on ... ...
... ...
Now is not the time to question how the heavens have thrown oneself into this hellish mode. Knowing that the urgency is pressing, Zhu Guoqiang grasped Chen Wudi's wrist firmly.
Cough cough cough ... ... Is there anyone ... ... Ah !
The body no longer hurts
Who are they calling
Looking into the woman's watery eyes, Zhu Guoqiang's mind suddenly felt as if it had exploded. What is going on here
Your Highness, the King is about to send someone to open the city gates and surrender the city to the captors
These days, just thinking about it is so damn thrilling
However, this person seems to have lost consciousness, and Zhu Guoqiang, who is encountering such a situation for the first time, has no idea what to do. But in the next moment, he is left speechless as he looks at this man.
The girl, who was originally supporting him, said with a pure and beautiful appearance
Deceased
What does he mean by this