Cining Palace.!

At this time, Prince Zhang and the Queen Mother had gathered in Baoxiang Tower.

After the sound of cannons, the palace was immediately in chaos. After all, the Forbidden City had been peaceful for more than a hundred years. Except for the battle of Jingnan, King of Yan Zhu Di, and the battle to defend the capital, the Forbidden City had never encountered such a tense situation. The Forbidden City was actually bombarded.

, and it is said that there are countless rebels pouring in. The imperial guards have been defeated and can hardly organize any powerful counterattack. In the panic, the two palaces moved here, but they were helpless.

"Huang Jin, where is Huang Jin's slave?" Queen Mother Zhang knew what was right. After all, Huang Jin was a eunuch with a pen. Only by asking him could we know the whole story.

One of the eunuchs shook his head and said: "I went to the Great Gaoxuan Hall to see His Majesty, and never came out again."

Empress Dowager Zhang said: "The most important thing right now is your Majesty's safety. At this juncture, a rebellion suddenly broke out. I can't tell who is plotting the rebellion, and I don't know what the intentions of the rebels are. At the moment... it's better to move."

Let’s go to Gaoxuan Palace.”

The eunuch who answered hesitantly said: "Your Majesty, are you afraid that you can't even go to the Great Gaoxuan Palace?"

Queen Mother Zhang asked: "Why is this?"

The eunuch said: "The Great Gaoxuan Palace has been sealed and no one is allowed to enter or leave.

The Queen Mother said angrily: "What do you mean no one is allowed to come in or out? Has this man named Zhang cured Your Majesty?"

"This... this slave doesn't know!"

Pa...

The Queen Mother slapped the eunuch to death, and said in a cold voice: "Draw up a decree and ask the imperial doctor to go to the Great Gaoxuan Hall and order the imperial guards in the palace to capture Zhang Tianshi. This palace will also

He has to move. Now that such a big thing has happened, it will be difficult for him not to see His Majesty. After all, the country is still his. Even if he dies of illness, he will still have to shoulder the responsibility. And he should bring Zhu Zaiji immediately."

The Queen Mother already felt that something was wrong. The Tianshi Zhang said that Jiajing's so-called illness was just a normal phenomenon, not a so-called illness, and he only needed to rest for a few days and he would be fine. However, the Queen Mother believed these words at first, because the Queen Mother

Inspired by King Xingxian and Jiajing, she was also very interested in Huang Lao's art. She was also very respectful to those living gods and the like, and obeyed their advice. But now, she was becoming more and more suspicious.

The infant Zhu Zaiji was brought in. Zhu Zaiji's mother was just a concubine, the eldest son of Jiajing. He was only a month old. His body was weak and he was in danger several times. Although he was the eldest son, he was only the eldest son of the concubine. So

After his birth, he was not canonized as a crown prince.

But now, the Queen Mother looked at the sick Zhu Zaiji and frowned, and couldn't help but said: "Gods and Buddhas bless you, please keep your father well, otherwise... we orphans and widowed mothers will really have no way to live."

Zhu Zaiji's physical condition is very poor and he may die at any time, and Jiajing has only one son so far. The Queen Mother's concern is very reasonable. The emperor's life or death is uncertain and there are rebels outside. If something happens to Jiajing, even if the rebels are not

He came to usurp the Ming Dynasty. How could Zhu Zaiji maintain his status in the palace?

The final result is very likely to be the same as that of Queen Mother Zhang.

Queen Mother Zhang also felt this atmosphere. She looked at Zhu Zaiji and said: "Sister, I should say something that I shouldn't say. This child..."

The Queen Mother sighed quietly and said: "Show me, the Great Gaoxuan Hall."

But at this time, it was already too late. A eunuch came crawling over and said: "The rebels are coming... they are coming..."

Another person came and said, "My dear, the rebels have stopped outside the palace. The Minister of Hubu bowed in front of the palace and asked for an audience."

The first news frightened the Second Queen Mother Zhang and Wang, but after hearing the next news, they calmed down. Queen Mother Wang said: "It turns out to be Xu Qian, he is very courageous."

Empress Dowager Zhang said: "In any case, he still knows the rules and doesn't dare to bring troops in. Sister, why don't you meet him immediately and see what he says?"

"Xuan!" the Queen Mother said with a cold face.

"The man named Xu has entered Cining Palace. He is alone. There is no need to be afraid of him. You can directly mobilize a few close guards to capture him."

In Cining Palace, a eunuch was discussing with several guards.

The guards hesitated one by one and refused to say anything.

The eunuch sneered and said: "What are you afraid of? As long as things are done, you will be heroes in the future. Will Zhang Tianshi miss your benefits? Now he is seeking his own death. He is here. Let's catch him first."

Xu Qian entered the Cining Palace. The reason why he did not bring a large number of imperial guards but only asked everyone to surround the Cining Palace was to put aside the concerns of the empress dowagers of the two palaces. After all, once he brought troops in, the meaning would be different.

Of course, there are huge risks in doing this, Xu Qian knew it, but he had to do it. He wore a sword given by the emperor on his waist, and behind him were Lu Bing and Wang Spider. Who could enter the Cining Palace?

Only Lu Bing, the former imperial guard of King Xing, the emperor's companion, and the nephew of the Queen Mother, bringing others together is considered rebellion. Bringing these two people along has a different meaning.

King Spider Lu Bingju followed with swords drawn, watching anyone he came into contact with vigilantly, extremely nervous.

But in front, dozens of figures appeared, led by a eunuch with evil intentions.

"Wait a minute!" the eunuch said sharply: "The Za family has a message from the queen."

Xu Qian stopped, and Wang Spider and Lu Bing behind him had already drawn their sabers.

When the guards on the opposite side saw it, they were not polite and drew their swords one after another.

Xu Qian said calmly: "Your Majesty has already issued a decree, ordering me to come to the palace to see you. Who are you, and dare to forge a decree to stop me?"

When he spoke, he was full of momentum. In fact, he did have the ability to be full of momentum. He had killed too many people tonight. Although Xu Qian's hands were not stained with blood, this fierce murderous aura was sharp.

Show off.

The eunuch said coldly: "Xu Qian, you are so brave. You dare to bring someone into the palace to rebel. Take him down right and left."

More than a dozen guards have divided into fan-shaped surroundings.

Xu Qian shouted loudly: "Come here and give it a try. If you want to be like the gangsters outside and have no body left, come here. If you want to implicate the nine tribes and have your whole family buried with you, come here and give it a try. If you want to die, come here!"

This sentence was quite intimidating, and the guards were actually a little scared.

Human psychology is like this. The situation tonight is about who is more courageous and who has more momentum. In this situation, no one knows whether what they are doing is right or wrong. In fact, no matter who holds any position

, their hearts are struggling and wavering, and everyone has inexplicable fears about the future, who will win, or who will become a rebel and be eliminated, making everyone feel extremely fragile deep down in their hearts.

Now both sides are falsely accusing the other party of being a rebel party, and in a sense, both sides regard the other party as a rebel party. However, they know many things in their hearts, and at least these guards are somewhat shaken.

Xu Qian said calmly: "Outside Cining Palace, I have three thousand elite soldiers. If I hurt a hair here, these people will rush in, chop you into pieces, and kill your whole family."

The eunuch said hysterically: "Don't be afraid, he is just scaring us.

"Bang..." a loud sound of a short gun was heard, and Wang Spider directly beat the eunuch into a sieve.

Although the short guns of this era have been improved several times, they still have a very short range and are still bulky. However, when fired at close range, they are still very powerful. The eunuch's chest was black and exuded a burning smell, and then he turned his back

Fall down.

Xu Qian shouted: "Get out!"

The guards lost their last bit of courage, and the birds and beasts scattered.

"Xu Qian, a humble minister, has met the empress."

In Cining Palace, Xu Qian prostrated himself on the ground.

Empress Dowager Zhang and Empress Dowager Wang had complicated attitudes. The maid next to them held the emperor's eldest grandson. The emperor's eldest grandson seemed to be frightened and cried profusely.

"Xu Qian, what are you going to do?" The Queen Mother first glanced at Lu Bing and Xiang Zhu behind Xu Qian, and her heart finally settled.

In any case, Lu Bing, you can doubt his loyalty, but Wang Spider is his own nephew, and there is no way he could follow Xu Qian to rebel. Then... thinking about it, there must be another reason why Xu Qian brought Wang Spider here.

Presumably it was not that he wanted to use force, but that he wanted to explain something.

As long as it's an explanation, then don't be afraid.

However, the Queen Mother is such a smart person. Although she knew it in her heart, she still shouted and asked, showing the dignity of the Queen Mother.

Xu Qian said hurriedly: "I am a humble minister. If I frighten the two empresses, I will die."

Empress Dowager Zhang smiled and smoothed things over: "There is no need to apologize. Xu Aiqing is a smart person. Now that he is leading troops into the palace, what do you want? Let's make it clear first. Those here are all members of the family. If we make it clear, nothing will happen.

Already."

One has a red face, the other has a white face. In the face of crisis, the two queen mothers have a tacit understanding.

Xu Qian said: "Tonight, I have received news from Yang Tinghe, a bachelor of the cabinet, saying that there is a change in the palace. There are traitors such as Zhang Tianshi and others, who are holding your majesty hostage and plotting evil. I am very anxious and dare not neglect. I also heard about the new army and the captain of the Royal Academy.

I was transferred out of the capital a long time ago, so I felt something was wrong. In desperation, I had no choice but to deal with it according to my authority. I hope my humble minister will die, so please forgive me."

Empress Dowager Zhang squinted her eyes and said calmly: "Is this the news from Cabinet Bachelor Yang Tinghe?"

Xu Qian said: "The person who sent the message is still in Wei Chen's house. Wei Chen will never dare to deceive him."

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At this time, instead of breathing a sigh of relief, the Queen Mother's face became even more solemn.

If this is really the case, doesn't it mean that things have reached the worst point and the Emperor is still in the hands of Master Zhang.

Now Xu Qian's words are conclusive and he has brought out Yang Tinghe. Although the Queen Mother may not believe Yang Tinghe, she is well aware of his relationship with Xu Qian. How could the two people join forces until a critical moment? Then, the only possibility is Yang Tinghe.
Chapter completed!