Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

Chu Ze stood alone in front of the window of the imperial study, looking at the gradually darkening sky outside the window, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. Chu Yuan's death was undoubtedly a heavy blow to him. He never thought that he would kill his own brother with his own hands. However, for Xiao Tao, he had no choice.

"I promised you that I would protect you for the rest of my life..." Chu Ze murmured to himself, his tone full of pain and helplessness.

In the following days, the palace was shrouded in a gloomy atmosphere. Chu Ze became even more taciturn, locking himself in the imperial study all day to handle government affairs. He seemed to want to use busyness to numb himself and escape from the pain in his heart.

Xiao Tao also became silent and taciturn. She was no longer as lively and cheerful as before. She hid in her bedroom all day and didn't want to see anyone. She was afraid to see Chu Ze and afraid to see the pain and helplessness hidden in his eyes.

That day, Chu Ze came to Xiao Tao's bedroom, wanting to have a good talk with her. He gently pushed open the door, only to see Xiao Tao sitting by the window, staring out in a daze.

"Xiao Tao..." Chu Ze called softly.

When Xiao Tao heard Chu Ze's voice, her body trembled slightly, but she did not turn back.

Chu Ze walked to Xiao Tao, gently put his arm around her shoulders, and said softly, "I know you are still sad about Chu Yuan's matter. I am also very sad, but I have no choice."

Xiao Tao couldn't hold back her tears anymore. She turned around, hugged Chu Ze tightly, and burst into tears.

"Why? Why are brothers so cruel to each other?" Xiao Tao asked with a sob.

Chu Ze gently stroked Xiao Tao's hair, his tone gentle but firm: "Because I love you, I can't lose you."

Xiao Tao raised her head, looked at Chu Ze with tears in her eyes, and asked, "Do you really love me?"

Chu Ze looked into Xiao Tao's eyes and said seriously: "I love you more than anything else."

A warm feeling surged in Xiaotao's heart. She hugged Chuze tightly, feeling the warmth from him and feeling a sense of security in her heart.

"I will spend my whole life protecting you and will not let anyone hurt you." Chu Ze's tone was firm and resolute.

Xiaotao nodded, buried her head in Chu Ze's arms, and felt his strong heartbeat.

In the following days, Chu Ze doted on Xiao Tao even more, almost to the point of spoiling her. He met all of Xiao Tao's requests and was willing to do anything as long as Xiao Tao was happy.

Xiao Tao gradually walked out of Chu Yuan's shadow. She began to become lively and cheerful again, and a smile appeared on her face again.

However, Chu Ze's heart could not calm down. He knew that Chu Yuan's death was just the beginning. He had more important things to do, which was to lead the Ming Dynasty to a more glorious future.

To achieve this goal, he must become stronger and more ruthless.

On this day, Chu Ze summoned all the ministers and announced an important decision: he would lead the army in person to conquer all the surrounding countries and expand the territory of the Ming Dynasty to the entire world!
As soon as this statement was made, there was an uproar in the court. The ministers advised against it, saying that this move was too risky and might bring great disaster to the country.

However, Chu Ze had made up his mind. He glanced at the ministers coldly and said in a firm tone: "My mind is made up, no one shall disobey!"

Seeing that Chu Ze was so determined, the ministers dared not say anything and could only accept this reality helplessly.

After leaving the court, Chu Ze came to the imperial garden alone. Looking at the flowers all over the garden, his heart was filled with lofty ambitions.

"I want the whole world to submit to the Ming Dynasty!" Chu Ze's tone was full of domineering and confidence.

At this moment, a man in black suddenly appeared behind Chu Ze, holding a sharp dagger in his hand, and stabbed towards Chu Ze!

"Protect the emperor!" Upon seeing this, the guards immediately rushed forward and surrounded the man in black.

However, the man in black was extremely skilled in martial arts. He dodged left and right, avoiding the attacks of the guards and continued to approach Chu Ze.

Just as the dagger was about to stab Chu Ze, suddenly, a figure flashed by and stood in front of Chu Ze.

"puff!"

The dagger pierced into the figure's body, and blood gushed out instantly.

Chu Ze looked at everything in front of him in shock. He couldn't believe that someone was willing to take the knife for him!

"Xiao Tao!" Chu Ze exclaimed and hugged the fallen figure.

Blood stained Xiaotao's clothes red, her face was as pale as paper, and her breath was weak.

"Why... did you..." Chu Ze's voice trembled, his eyes filled with pain and self-blame.

Xiao Tao raised her head with difficulty, looked at Chu Ze, a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and said: "Because... I love you..."

After saying this, Xiao Tao closed her eyes and left this world forever...

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Chu Ze's world seemed to collapse at that moment. He hugged Xiao Tao's gradually cooling body tightly, and the warm blood soaked his dragon robe and his heart. He had promised her a life of glory and stability, but now, she left this world forever for him.

He was trembling, his lips moved, but no sound came out. The great sadness came like a tide, drowning him. He had never thought that he would lose her, he thought that with his power, he could protect her from all harm.

"Xiao Tao... Xiao Tao..." Chu Ze finally found his voice, but he could only murmur dryly, helpless and desperate like a wounded beast. He called her name over and over again, as if this could wake her up.

The guards around him knelt on the ground, not daring to breathe. They had never seen the emperor lose his composure like this before. The usually majestic and domineering emperor now looked like a child who had lost his way, so fragile that it made people feel distressed.

The man in black had been subdued and pinned to the ground. Chu Ze slowly raised his head and cast a cold gaze on the man in black. His eyes were like those of a Shura from hell, filled with endless murderous intent and anger.

"Tell me! Who sent you here!" Chu Ze's voice was low and hoarse, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.

The man in black was trembling with fear at Chu Ze's eyes, but he clenched his teeth and refused to utter a word.

"You won't say it?" Chu Ze sneered, but that smile was uglier than crying, "I have plenty of ways to make you speak!"

He waved his hand, signaling the guards to take the man in black away for torture. He didn't need to know who sent the assassin, he just needed an outlet to vent his anger, an outlet that could let out the rage in his heart.

Chu Ze held Xiao Tao's body and walked back to the palace step by step. His steps were heavy and slow, and every step was like stepping on the tip of a knife, which was heart-wrenching.

He gently placed Xiao Tao on the bed and stroked her face tenderly, as if she was just asleep.

"Xiao Tao, wake up, okay? I'll take you to see the plum blossoms, your favorite plum blossoms..." Chu Ze's voice was choked, and he couldn't help but burst into tears.

He recalled the scene when they first met, she was standing under the plum tree, her smile was as beautiful as a flower, and she was so beautiful that it made people intoxicated. He recalled every bit of their time together, her every smile, every move, all of which were deeply imprinted in his mind.

He once thought that he would have her forever. However, reality dealt him a heavy blow, making him realize that some things, once lost, can never be recovered. (End of this chapter)