Li Guanshi's expression changed several times, and he placed his hand on the knife several times, but he never dared to pull it out.

He knew that the Imperial Guards were watching him closely from behind, and that the morale of his own troops was already wavering. Even if he managed to order an attack to stop them, he would definitely be outmatched in the ensuing melee.

But if the Empress really meets the Emperor, that foolish fat man has no cunning whatsoever. If he says what I said, I'm doomed.

Thinking this through, he no longer hesitated, drew his sword, and held up the emperor's golden plaque in his other hand: "All soldiers, listen to my command! I am carrying out the emperor's orders, and anyone who disobeys will be considered a traitor!"

Bi Linglong showed no fear: "Now that the Emperor's life or death is unknown, Li Guanshi has been falsely conveying the Emperor's orders. The soldiers should capture him."

Upon hearing her words, her subordinates, Jiao Sigun and Pu Duandiao, shouted loudly, and the palace guards prepared to attack.

Wang Bolin and Zhang Zijiang were already prepared and shouted, "We will obey the Empress's orders!"

All the Imperial Guards were preparing to unleash their attack spells.

On the contrary, many people in the Tiger Legion disagreed. Apart from a group of Li Guanshi's loyal followers who immediately drew their swords to cooperate with Li Guanshi, nearly half of the rest were at a loss.

Just as the two sides were about to clash, a lazy voice suddenly came: "What's going on here? Why is it so lively?"

Everyone turned around and saw a finely dressed young man leading a troop of soldiers walking over.

Upon seeing the other person's appearance, Bi Linglong's expression changed. It turned out that the other person was her brother, Bi Zi'ang.

Park Duan-diao couldn't help but be overjoyed: "That's great! With the Empress here, we're even more certain of victory."

Jiao Si Gun chuckled and said, "Not so, not so, that's not necessarily true."

On the other side, Wang Bolin and Zhang Zijiang exchanged a glance and secretly transmitted their thoughts:

"It seems that the Bi family did indeed launch a coup, targeting the Empress Dowager's Liu family."

"I just don't know why the Empress seems unaware of this, and she's on a different side from them."

Both of them were generals in the palace, so they were aware of this. The fact that Bi Zi'ang, an official from outside the palace, was able to lead troops into the palace in the middle of the night already spoke volumes.

At this moment, Li Guanshi seized the opportunity to say, "Young Master Bi, you've come at the right time. We are here on the Emperor's orders to protect the Empress's safety, but the Empress insists on going out the door. It's very dangerous outside."

"Who knows how the Emperor is doing now? Are you forging an imperial edict?" Bi Linglong was still making a last-ditch effort. Although she was talking about Li Guanshi, her eyes were fixed on Bi Ziang, hoping to glean something from his attitude.

At this moment, Bi Ziang laughed and said, "Sister, you are worrying too much. I just came from the Emperor. He did send General Li to protect you. Please understand the Emperor's good intentions and do not put yourself in danger."

Upon hearing his answer, Bi Linglong's heart sank to the bottom. It seemed that this was indeed a scheme orchestrated by her father and brother.

What can she do now? Should she continue to stick to the same story? But now that her brother has testified for Li Guanshi, if she says the same thing again, wouldn't that be saying that her father and brother are plotting a rebellion?

Even if this incident is resolved, the entire Bi family will face annihilation.

Especially since her brother's words just now implied that he wasn't asking her to understand the emperor's good intentions, but rather to understand her father's and his good intentions.