Just then, a large number of Dragon Banner soldiers poured into the hall, holding long spears and confronting the men in black inside.

"Hehehe." The Empress Dowager rose from her dragon throne, looking down at Yu Nanqing below the throne: "Prince Gong, you didn't expect this, did you? Knowing you were coming, did you think I wouldn't have been prepared at all?"

She waved her hand dismissively and laughed coldly, "This is the Secret Shadow system established during the reign of the late emperor, and it is now under my control, specifically to deal with you..."

She spread her hands slightly: "I have already presented the Valley Master of Hundred Nether Valley to the Imperial Preceptor and Prince Gong. In this battle, you have no chance of winning at all. If you know what's good for you, you will obediently surrender to me!"

Yu Nanqing's lips curled slightly, and he let out a soft sneer: "Subjugate?"

He raised his eyes to look at the Empress Dowager: "I requested to be stationed in Fuzhou, far away from the capital, yet the Empress Dowager still ruthlessly killed me. Today I surrender here, but one day, I will probably be beheaded."

The Empress Dowager's eyes flashed fiercely: "Yu Nanqing, your act of leading troops to force the palace is an act of treason. If you remain obstinate, even if I show you mercy, I will not forgive you!"

Yu Nanqing remained silent upon hearing this, only slightly raising her hand.

A general from the Dragon Banner Army stepped forward, unfurled a scroll, and his voice, imbued with a trace of internal energy, resounded throughout the palace: "Empress Dowager Xue Qinyun, heeding seditious rumors, murdered loyal ministers, rebelled against the Heavenly Gang, imprisoned the Empress Dowager, and controlled the Emperor of Great Jin for her own use. Without the Emperor's authorization, she arbitrarily dispatched troops to attack Fucheng, provoking a civil war in Great Jin. Furthermore, she privately stockpiled soldiers and horses, emptying the national treasury to be used by treacherous officials. Taking advantage of the approaching winter, she raised the price of coal in the capital to fund the war. The evidence for these crimes is irrefutable—"

"Empress Dowager Xue Qinyun has brought disaster to the country and its people, and her crimes are unforgivable. Today, we have been ordered by the Emperor to arrest the Empress Dowager and her treacherous officials!"

"Hahahaha!" Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager couldn't help but burst into laughter, then coldly shouted, "Nonsense! I am here, whose orders are you on? And who summoned you!"

She pointed at Yu Nanqing through gritted teeth: "The young emperor is young, and I am old, yet I still devote myself to the Great Jin Dynasty. If I hadn't taken precautions, wouldn't the Great Jin Dynasty have been destroyed in your hands! Since you won't listen to reason, you'll have to suffer the consequences!"

The Empress Dowager's eyes gleamed with an extreme thirst for power. Her bloodshot eyes glared at Yu Nanqing as she roared, "Kill them! Don't let a single one escape!"

"Stop!" A slightly childish yet composed voice suddenly rang out in the tense atmosphere.

The Empress Dowager's pupils suddenly narrowed as she saw the young emperor, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, walking steadily into the palace from outside.

Behind him followed the Imperial Tutor, Yan Taifu, who was in charge of teaching him!

The young emperor's eyes, clear and cold, held no trace of confusion or bewilderment, and a faint aura of awe emanated from between his brows.

He stopped in front of Yu Nanqing, his eyes sweeping over the surroundings without fear, before finally settling on the Empress Dowager and looking directly into her eyes: "Grandmother seems to have forgotten who the true Emperor of Great Jin is."

"Emperor, what are you doing?" The Empress Dowager narrowed her fierce eyes. "Are you perhaps planning to rebel with these rebels?"

The Yu Jing'an before her was no longer the silent, lifeless figure he usually was. His staring gaze made the Empress Dowager feel inexplicably uneasy.

As she spoke, she couldn't help but look up at the outside of the hall, only to find that the sounds of fighting that had been clearly audible had disappeared.

His fist clenched tightly in his sleeve. What was going on?

"I am the Son of Heaven. How can it be considered rebellion when the Son of Heaven issues an order?" The young emperor looked at the bronze-faced men in black around him: "As far as I know, the Shadows only obey the orders of the monarch. My father passed the throne to me, so I am your master. But I did not know that you now obey the Empress Dowager's orders without question. Do you know your crime?"

Yu Jing'an stood tall and proud. Even though he was the smallest among the group, his words were full of energy and showed no fear.

Is this still the same timid and submissive young emperor?

Immediately, the members of the Shadow Clan hesitated.

From the beginning, it was because he was unable to appear in person, and all matters were handled by the Empress Dowager, so they could only obey the Empress Dowager.

Despite their hesitation, they did not immediately lay down their weapons.

"Hahahaha!" The Empress Dowager was even more pleased with this situation: "Emperor, you are still too young. If it weren't for me protecting this country for you, do you think you would still have a place on this throne?"

She narrowed her eyes slightly: "Someone, escort the Emperor back so he can rest well!"

However, after she finished speaking, no one in the hall dared to move.

A surge of anger welled up in his chest, and he said in a stern voice, "Fu Rong!"

Aunt Fu entered respectfully from the side hall: "Grand Empress Dowager?"

"Send the emperor back to the palace."

"..." Aunt Fu didn't dare to hesitate and accepted the order: "Yes."

She walked up to Yu Jing'an and curtsied, saying, "Your Majesty, it is late. This servant will take you back to the palace."

Yu Jing'an's eyes suddenly hardened, and a dagger appeared in his hand without him even noticing. He slashed at Aunt Fu's neck, and blood spurted out instantly!

With a muffled groan, Aunt Fu clutched her neck, staring wide-eyed in disbelief. Before she could even utter a word, she collapsed to the ground!

The bloodstains seeped onto the red carpet in the main hall, instantly blending together.

The Empress Dowager's heart skipped a beat: "Yu Jing'an!"

That's Fu Rong!

It was her personal maid!

Yu Jing'an dared to...

"If any of you dare to obey the Empress Dowager, this is your fate!" Before the Empress Dowager could speak, the young emperor, his face covered in blood, roared angrily!

He raised his hand and pointed sharply at the Empress Dowager: "The Empress Dowager has abused her power to persecute loyal officials and listened to false rumors to harm the people! Prince Gong was ordered by me to lead troops back to the capital to capture the traitor. Lay down your weapons, and I will forgive your past transgressions. Anyone who disobeys will be executed without mercy!"

"Yu Jing'an! I think you've gone too far!" The Empress Dowager's eyes were bloodshot as she gritted her teeth: "Kill him!"

The sounds of confrontation echoed within the Golden Palace. The figures inside looked at each other, then suddenly, with a clang, someone was the first to lay down their weapon!

Then came the second sound, and the third sound!

The Empress Dowager was so angry that she almost ground her teeth to powder, and she practically squeezed the words out from between her teeth: "Xiao Chensheng! Kill them all! Kill them all!"

Xiao Chensheng narrowed his eyes slightly, took a drag of his cigarette, and laughed freely: "Yes~"

Smoke slowly escaped from the corner of his mouth.

"Everyone! Hold your breath!" The general beside Yu Nanqing immediately gave the order!

However, it was too late.

The young emperor felt a wave of dizziness and staggered as he held his forehead. Even the army in the palace began to lose their strength.

Yu Nanqing reacted quickly, rushing towards Xiao Chensheng immediately, his long sword slashing straight at Xiao Chensheng's neck. The speed was so fast that Xiao Chensheng had no time to dodge!