I am willing to pay any price for Youyue Kingdom." His words were firm and powerful, and people couldn't help but feel moved by them.
Ling Xue thought secretly in her heart: Zhou Xing didn't seem to be betraying her, could there be something hidden in it?
At this moment, a carrier pigeon fluttered its wings and landed on Zhou Xing's shoulder, bringing a secret letter. Zhou Xing unfolded the letter and saw that it was densely covered with writing. His brows were furrowed and his expression changed.
It was extremely severe.
"Act immediately, the time has come!" He gave the order to the deputy general. The soldiers quickly gathered and prepared to set off.
Ling Xue's heart tightened, knowing that she had to go back and report the news. However, at this moment, an inadvertent footsteps broke the tranquility of the night. A soldier discovered Ling Xue's presence and exclaimed: "There is
assassin!"
Instantly, there was chaos in the military camp. Lingxue ran away, but was soon surrounded by soldiers. She drew her sword and prepared to fight to the death. However, at this critical moment, a figure rushed towards her like lightning.
Come and rescue her from the siege.
"Who are you? Why did you save me?" Ling Xue looked at the mysterious savior in front of her in surprise.
"I am Zhang Yong, the general's personal guard." The other party replied briefly. Then, he quickly pulled Ling Xue and hid in a hidden corner.
"Why did you save me?" Ling Xue asked breathlessly.
"Because I know the general is innocent and he will not betray the emperor." Zhang Yong said firmly.
Ling Xue's heart moved and she realized that this might be the key to solving the mystery. She decided to temporarily trust Zhang Yong and jointly reveal the truth of the conspiracy.
Under the leadership of Zhang Yong, Ling Xue came to a secret stronghold. As soon as she entered the door, Ling Xue felt a strong atmosphere of tension. The soldiers in the stronghold all looked solemn, as if they were about to face a life and death battle.
"General, the emperor is here." Zhang Yong said to Zhou Xing in a low voice.
Zhou Xing turned around after hearing this, and when he saw Ling Xue in men's clothing appearing in front of him, a trace of astonishment flashed in his eyes. But he quickly regained his composure and bowed respectfully: "See your Majesty."
Ling Xue didn't say much. She asked directly: "Zhou Xing, why do you want to mobilize the army? Do you want to rebel?"
Zhou Xing was silent for a moment and then replied: "Your Majesty, I am wronged! I have no choice but to mobilize the army. Someone is taking advantage of your absence in the capital to launch a coup. I have to take a preemptive strike to protect the peace of the country."
"Then why didn't you tell me in advance?" Ling Xue asked.
"Time is tight, and I'm afraid something might change midway, so I decided to make the decision without permission." Zhou Xing bowed his head and apologized.
Ling Xue thought for a moment and felt that what Zhou Xing said was true. She decided to give Zhou Xing a chance: "Since you are loyal, then prove it with actions. I will personally supervise your actions."
In this way, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing reached a consensus. They jointly launched an investigation and vowed to find out the mastermind behind the scenes. At the same time, another key figure far away in the palace, the imperial concubine Liu Ruyan, also began her investigation.
A series of plans.
Liu Ruyan is one of the most powerful concubines in the palace, with stunning appearance and ruthless methods. She has always coveted the position of queen and desires to have more power. When she learned that the emperor Ling Xue secretly left the palace, she was secretly happy.
"This is a God-given opportunity." She said to herself. Then, she secretly summoned several confidants and eunuchs and began to lay out her plan.
"Listen carefully to me." She said to her confidants kneeling on the ground. "The emperor is not in the palace now. This is a good time for us to seize power. I want you to control all the key points inside and outside the palace at all costs."
Department. When I take control of the real power, I will make you enjoy endless wealth and glory."
The confidants nodded in agreement and expressed their allegiance to the imperial concubine. Then, they split up and took action. Liu Ruyan looked at their leaving figures with a cold smile at the corner of her mouth.
It was late at night, but there was a tense atmosphere inside and outside the palace. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing were lurking in the dark, observing Liu Ruyan's every move. They knew that this fight had just begun, and the real test was yet to come.
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"Zhou Xing, how do you think Liu Ruyan will act?" Ling Xue asked in a low voice.
"In my opinion, her first step must be to control the imperial guards in the palace." Zhou Xing analyzed, "As long as she controls the imperial guards, she can issue edicts in the name of the emperor."
Ling Xue nodded: "You are right. We must act before her."
So, they quickly formulated a plan: Zhou Xing would lead some elite soldiers to sneak into the palace and join the Imperial Guards who were loyal to the emperor; while Ling Xue would personally go to the Imperial Guards camp to win the support of more Imperial Guards.
The night became darker and darker, and there was silence inside and outside the palace. However, there was endless murderous intention hidden in this silence. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing each led a team of people to quietly set off towards the goal.
In a secret room deep in the palace, Liu Ruyan was having a secret conversation with a mysterious figure. This person was none other than the powerful minister in the court - Situ Gao. Situ Gao had always been Liu Ruyan's staunch ally and they were plotting.
He had been waiting for the right time to launch a coup to seize the throne.
"Your Majesty Situ's whereabouts are unknown now. This is a good time for us to take action." Liu Ruyan whispered with a cunning light in his eyes.
Situ Gao nodded: "What the empress said is absolutely true. I have secretly contacted a group of military generals who are loyal to us. As long as you give the order, we can immediately launch an offensive."
Liu Ruyan smiled with satisfaction: "Very good. After we control all the key departments inside and outside the palace, we will issue an edict in the name of the emperor to announce that the Queen Mother has appointed Lord Situ as the regent."
A glimmer of ambition flashed in Situ Gao's eyes: "The world will be ours by then."
At the same time, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing had successfully sneaked into the palace and successfully reunited with the imperial guards who were loyal to the emperor. Through Zhou Xing's persuasion and encouragement, the imperial guards expressed their willingness to be loyal to the emperor and defend the peace of the country to the death.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Listen up, everyone." Zhou Xing stood in front of everyone and said loudly, "Now we are the hope of the country and the pride of the emperor. We must unite as one to overcome the difficulties.
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The Imperial Guards responded in unison: "Swear allegiance to the Emperor to the death!"
Ling Xue felt extremely relieved when she saw this scene. She knew that as long as everyone worked together, they would be able to overcome this crisis.
On the other side, Liu Ruyan and Situ Gao also completed their final arrangements and were only waiting for an order to launch a coup. However, they did not know that Ling Xue and Zhou Xing were fully prepared and what awaited them would be indestructible.
Line of defense.
The atmosphere in the palace became increasingly tense, as if the air was filled with the smell of gunpowder smoke. Both sides were intensively preparing for a life-and-death battle that was about to break out...
Outside the palace, the night wind was biting and the stars were sparse. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing lurked in a dark corner, holding their breath and quietly observing the enemy's situation. The palace lights in the distance were brightly lit, which seemed to indicate that a storm was coming.
"When the time comes, we will take action." Zhou Xing whispered to Ling Xue. His eyes were like torches, always watching the movements of the palace.
Ling Xue nodded, her hand holding the sword trembling slightly. She knew that this battle was of great importance and could not be lost. She took a deep breath and tried to calm down the nervousness in her heart.
At this moment, a vigorous figure quietly passed by the side of the palace. It was one of Liu Ruyan's confidant maids, holding a letter in her hand, and hurried towards the depths of the palace. Obviously, this was a letter
Important letters.
"Follow her!" Zhou Xing ordered softly. Ling Xue stood up quickly and followed closely with Zhou Xing. The two quietly shuttled through the corridors of the palace, always keeping a distance to avoid being discovered.
Soon after, the maid came to a small pavilion in the Plum Garden. She looked around cautiously, and after confirming that no one was around, she handed the letter to a man in black. This man was none other than Situ Gao.
The envoy came.
Ling Xue and Zhou Xing hid in the trees in the distance, peeping through the gaps to see all this. They heard the maid whisper: "Master Situ asked me to tell you that the plan has been fully deployed and is only waiting for your order."
The man in black nodded, opened the letter and read it carefully. There was a trace of nervousness and expectation in his eyes. Ling Xue held the hilt of the sword tightly, ready to deal with possible situations at any time. However, the man in black did not notice their
Being, he simply replied: "I understand, you go back and tell the imperial concubine to proceed as planned." After that, he turned and left.
After the maid left, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing came out of the hiding place. They exchanged a look, and they both understood the seriousness of this conspiracy.
"It seems Liu Ruyan and Situ Gao have joined forces." Ling Xue said in a low voice.
"Yes, they are trying to use the opportunity of the emperor's disappearance to launch a coup." Governor Zhou sighed, "We must take action as soon as possible."
At this moment, there was a burst of rapid footsteps. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing quickly hid in the darkness and saw a group of Imperial Guard soldiers passing by in a hurry. It was obvious that they had entered a high alert state and were ready to deal with possible emergencies.
situation.
Ling Xue's heart tightened, knowing that the situation was getting more and more serious, but she had no intention of backing down. She said to Zhou Xing: "We must take action first to stop Liu Ruyan before she takes action."
Zhou Xing nodded in agreement: "I agree that we need to make a detailed plan to deal with Liu Ruyan and Situ Gao."
So the two began to discuss a specific action plan. They first decided to use their influence in the army to recruit a group of reliable soldiers as a supporting force and then unite loyal ministers within the palace to fight against the enemy. In the process, they also needed to pay close attention to Liu
The movements of Ruyan and Situ Gao prevent unexpected situations.
As time went by, the atmosphere inside and outside the palace became more and more tense, and the struggle between the two sides entered a fierce stage. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing knew that this contest not only tested their wisdom and courage, but also was the ultimate test of their faith and will...
As the night gets darker, the atmosphere inside and outside the palace becomes increasingly tense. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing are fully prepared for the upcoming battle. They know that this duel is not only related to their own destiny, but also involves the safety of the entire country. Therefore, every day
Don't be careless about any detail. Every step must be taken steadily and decisively.
Under Zhou Xing's arrangement, the loyal soldiers have set up ambushes at various important gates of the palace, waiting for an order to launch an attack. At the same time, Ling Xue was not idle. She personally went to the Imperial Guard camp and the people there.
The generals held secret talks to gain their support and trust. For the Imperial Guards, protecting the emperor's safety was their top priority. Therefore, when they heard Ling Xue's analysis, they expressed their willingness to be loyal and assist her in her actions.
After returning to the temporary headquarters, Ling Xue told all this to Zhou Xing, who nodded in appreciation: "Very good, now we have enough strength to fight against Liu Ruyan and Situ Gao."
Ling Xue smiled slightly: "We'll see their performance next." As soon as she finished speaking, a spy came to report that Liu Ruyan had begun to take action, and seemed to be preparing to launch a coup in advance to seize the opportunity.
After hearing the news, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing's nerves immediately became tense. They knew that they didn't have much time left and had to take action immediately to ensure victory. So they quickly gathered their teams and advanced towards the core area of the palace, preparing to fight there.
The enemy launched a final decisive battle.
Deep in the palace, Liu Ruyan was sitting in front of the mirror, combing her long hair, with a proud smile on her face. She seemed to have seen the scene of her becoming the queen. However, she did not know that Ling Xue and Zhou Xing had already made love at this moment.
She was fully prepared and was approaching her step by step. Just as she was immersed in a sweet dream, a maid ran in in a panic and reported that a large number of soldiers had appeared outside.
She was approaching the core area of the palace, which made Liu Ruyan suddenly nervous. She realized that something might be wrong, but in order to stay calm, she still pretended to be calm and calmed the maid, saying: "Don't panic, this is just a small scene, just for us to see."
Let me know what the strength of those rebels is." After saying that, she stood up and walked to the window to look at the situation outside, while also thinking about how to deal with it...
In the corridor outside the palace, the soldiers led by Ling Xue and Zhou Xing were ready for battle. They were scattered in every corner, forming a tight net just waiting for the prey to take the bait. At this time, Situ Gao had also learned the news.
He hurried to Liu Ruyan's palace to discuss countermeasures with her, but when he got there, he found that it was too late... because Ling Xue and Zhou Xing's troops had surrounded the entire palace. Anyone who tried to resist was
He will be ruthlessly defeated. Faced with such a situation, no matter how cunning Situ Gao is, it will be of no avail and he can only surrender obediently...
In the end, in the fierce battle, with careful preparation and excellent command ability, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing successfully defeated the enemy and maintained the peace and stability of the country...
As night fell, the lights in the town gradually turned on. General Zhou Xing stood outside the camp, overlooking the busy camp. He held a heavy army, frowned, and thought about how to deal with the upcoming war. Not far away,
The soldiers were busy preparing weapons and food.
"General, the enemy has approached the border." A soldier hurried over to report.
"Call all the generals and hold a meeting immediately." Zhou Xing ordered, his tone revealing an unquestionable firmness.
In the big tent, the generals sat together, and the atmosphere was tense and depressing. Zhou Xing stood in the center, calmly analyzing the enemy's situation. "We must strike first, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."
