Chapter 93 Conspiracy Lord Jinming's Scheme

  "Ah, Dong Tai? 'He's indeed eager to seize this opportunity.' A cold smile played on my lips. 'Where is the Emperor?'"

  "In the early morning of Weiyang Palace."

  As soon as Zi Yuan's words fell, I turned around and walked forward.

  "Master, do you know where Weiyang Palace is?" Ziying shouted from behind.

  "I don't know." I slowed down my pace.

  "Let me lead you instead, lest you get lost later."

  I nodded slightly, and the two of us quickly hid in the darkness.

  Weiyang Palace

  Because of the need to discuss the empress's issue, the emperor and all the ministers are waiting in the Palace of Mental Cultivation.

  The emperor really cares about Yan's sister, otherwise why would he be so anxious and seek medical attention from this group of useless people?

  Everyone lowered their heads, and there was complete silence.

  The emperor is in a bad mood, whoever provokes him will not have a good ending!

  "What method do you have to find the Empress?" Jun Qinzhu asked helplessly, and thus inquired of Ying Moyu at the front row.

  "The Imperial Guard has been mobilized, and I believe we will have news of the Empress soon. Please be at ease, Your Majesty." Yu replied, his tone devoid of any ripples.

  "It's that same old excuse! The Empress has been gone for a whole day, and you still haven't even figured out whether she's alive or dead. How can I be at ease?"

  Ying Mo Yu no longer spoke.

  "Right Chancellor, and you?"

  Tantai Dong stepped forward and bowed his head, saying: "Your minister..."

  Suddenly, a cry of alarm came from outside the palace: "Your Majesty, something's wrong! Something's wrong!"

  "Why so flustered?" asked Jun Qin, furrowing his brow.

  "Your Majesty, the army has breached the city gate and our defenders can't hold on any longer!" The man had also been shot by an arrow, presumably risking his life to report. After speaking, he spat out a mouthful of blood and slowly fell to the ground.

  "What's going on with the city gate?!" Lord Qinzhuzi slammed his fist on the dragon throne, "Where have all the guards gone?!"

  "They all went to find Her Majesty the Queen." someone among the ministers said.

  Jun Qin Zhu's face was filled with regret: "How many more guards are there in the palace?"

  "Less than one thousand." Mo Yu replied.

  "Resistance is futile, summon Mo Yu, you convey my intention. Have the leader of the surprise troops brought into the Weiyang Palace. I want to negotiate with him."

  "Yes!" Just as Ying Yu was about to leave, Han Tai Dong suddenly spoke up beside him: "If Your Majesty wants to find the leader, there's no need to trouble Lord Ying."

  "What do you mean? Are you the leader?" asked Junqin Zhu.

  "That's right." Dantai Dong said with a tone of pride, "Originally, I was not in a hurry, but the empress was kidnapped and the palace guards were defeated. If we don't rebel now, when will we? Your Majesty is indulging in women, and now that Jiangxi is suffering from a severe drought, you haven't even asked about it. You are truly a foolish ruler of a generation, and should abdicate and let someone capable take over!" As soon as these words were spoken, the officials began to discuss them heatedly.

  "You, the Right Chancellor, I have tolerated your corruption and bribery in the court, as well as your elimination of dissidents, because I considered you a founding merit subject. But now, you dare to openly rebel against me!"

  "Your Majesty, are you unable or unwilling to govern? I have a plan in mind and do not need Your Majesty's reminder. My troops have already broken through the city gate and are heading towards the Nourishing Heart Palace. If Your Majesty abdicates now, I may spare your life. Otherwise, I will make sure that Your Majesty meets a bloody end at the Nourishing Heart Palace!"

  "How dare you!" Jun Qin shouted in extreme anger.

  "I am afraid, I beg your Majesty to make a decision as soon as possible. Otherwise, when the situation has already passed, it will be too late for you, Your Majesty!"

  Some of the ministers wanted to escape from Weiyang Palace in order to avoid being slaughtered at any time. There was already some disturbance inside Weiyang Palace.

  "Hmph! It's probably you, Prime Minister, who doesn't understand that the situation has already passed!" A cold voice suddenly came from in front of the palace.

  Only then did someone among the officials stammer and shout: "Your Highness, the Crown Prince!"