THE FLOWER PALACE'S SECRET

Chapter 62: The Villain Hina

Fighting between the rebel forces and the imperial court forces continued. Inside the hall, Lin Zian and Lin Yang together fought the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister's sword was pointed at Niang Yuan. The woman was too busy sprinkling poison and defending herself from the attack. Concubine Duan saw the sharp sword was about to pierce through Niang Yuan's back.

Concubine Duan then pushed Niang Yuan. The sword pierced through his chest which was covered in a beautiful pink cloth. His entire body trembled as the sword broke through his heart. This is what it feels like to be killed by his own father!

"Concubine Duan!" Niang Yuan shouted. He sprinkled poison to temporarily paralyze the Prime Minister's body.

Lin Zian and Lin Yang immediately approached the dying Concubine Duan. The eyes that were usually so arrogant slowly dimmed their rays. The pain spreads throughout the body quickly. Then, Consort Duan closed his eyes tightly.

Lin Zian, Lin Yang and Niang Yuan looked at the Prime Minister hatefully.

Doesn't he feel remorse after betraying and harming his master? Doesn't she feel the pain of the Queen Mother who lost her beloved husband and son? Doesn't he feel sorry for the Crown Princess' misery of having to live life as a dead person and having to keep hiding?

Didn't he hear the agonizing groans of Concubine Rui dying from the poison she gave openly? Did he not hear the agonizing scream of the Queen who had to die to protect her loved ones?

Didn't he feel the pain of a Lin Zian who could never get the affection of a biological mother because of his selfishness and greed? Does he not feel the moral burden he bears after making the whole country weep at being deceived until they lose their homes, wealth, families, happiness, even the loss of a leader who becomes the last point of their hope and purpose in life?

Did he ever feel guilty for all the continuing suffering of the whole empire from all his deeds? Does he always dance on the corpses of his own family and brothers? Did he enjoy every penny that resulted from the bloodshed of the entire population of the country?

Really, this fellow was too greedy and too shameless! He not only killed the royal family, but also killed and destroyed the entire country! Not even the earth and sky would accept the corpse! Not even the king of hell would accept his filthy and despicable spirit!

Now, that meanest person was even still laughing happily after killing his own flesh blood!

"Prime Minister! You killed Grand Concubine!"

The Prime Minister doesn't care. His body recovered quickly. He raised his sword, then prepared to finish it off to Lin Zian. As a result of this man, all his plans fell apart.

The Prime Minister wanted to kill Lin Zian and carry on his role by using Crown Prince Lin Yang. His hidden struggle could not end just because of this small war.

Provided that Lin Zian and Han Yuanniang died, he could control the situation. The Prime Minister still needed Lin Yang to be his puppet, he would not kill him.

Lin Yang saw the Prime Minister's devious plan. He's already guilty of a lot to his sister. If he were to die now, there would be no great influence for him. Lin Yang wanted to protect his only brother even if he had to lose his life.

Lin Yang's screeches surprised Lin Zian and Niang Yuan who were still trying to wake Consort Duan up. When they turned around, they saw a sharp sword piercing Lin Yang's stomach until it penetrated to the back. The fresh blood instantly flowed profusely from the place of the prick and mouth.

Lin Yang was dying. Seeing his brother dying, Lin Zian immediately hit the Prime Minister's head with the tip of the war stalk until the man was unconscious. Lin Zian did not kill him, he still wanted to see the sinful despicable fellow suffer receiving his punishment.

Lin Zian supported her brother's body. The prince cried while pressing the wound on Lin Yang's stomach. Lin Yang coughed up blood several times. He held tightly to his sister's hand.

"Zians... I'm guilty of a lot of you. "he said intermittently.

Lin Yang laughed a little.

"If you die, what about this empire? Lin Yang is a fool, you really are a useless big brother!"

Lin Yang laughed again hearing his sister's curse towards him. It seemed, she had returned to childhood when the two were still interacting as equal sister brothers. That long-lost part of life returns today, in its last moment that is only a few seconds away.

"You're talented. Later, father still needs your help. Zian, will you forgive me?"

"I never hated you! What are you apologizing for?"

Lin Yang had no time anymore. He took his breath and clasped his sister's hand tightly. After that long sigh, he closed his eyes tightly, following Consort Duan who had already closed his eyes.

Lin Zian shouted hysterically. Her brother is dead. Niang Yuan sniffled. Lin Yang was innocent. The bad guys are guilty. He's killed a lot of people. Lin Yang should not have been a victim of the Prime Minister's ferocity.

Just then, Zhi Hao'er, Mo Ran, and Ru Xiaolan walked into the hall after fighting desperately outside the palace. They were stunned to find Crown Prince Lin Yang and Consort Duan lying stiffly covered in blood.

"Guene..."

Lin Zian hugged his brother's body. No matter how much blood is attached. Seeing the heartbreaking scene, his three best friends shed tears. They were a step late.

"Radellrr!"

A eunuch ran in frantically from outside, breaking the silence and distracting. With a blank look, Lin Zian asked, "What's wrong?"

Kasim looked doubtful. There were still traces of tears on her small face. The bravest Mo Ran then had the eunuch speak. After preparing for quite a while, the eunuch finally spoke up.

"Prince, Her Majesty the Queen Mother has died..."

Lin Zian shouted hysterically. The person he loved most would leave him again. Did they intentionally want to hurt him? Did they agree to die on the same day?

Niang Yuan stared blankly at everyone. He was also surprised. Her excellent and formidable in-laws had already left following Consorts Duan and Lin Yang, coming to meet the late Emperor, Crown Prince, Queen Shi, as well as Consort Rui who had already died.

Yesterday, the old woman improved. Why did he even die? Did the Queen Mother know that this day had come and that all her burdens had been lifted so that she could give up her life?

Niang Yuan ran out of the hall. He ran as fast as he could towards Guanling Palace to ascertain whether the news was true or not.

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