The palace maids and eunuchs fled in all directions, their cries and screams echoing through the night.

The once magnificent palace has now become a living hell.

Liu An stood on the high steps, looking down at everything.

He finally succeeded!

Years of patience and planning have finally brought us today's victory!

He could almost see himself wearing a dragon robe and sitting on the throne in the Golden Palace.

The scene shifts, and Shannan Prefecture remains a peaceful and harmonious place.

Lu Yan stood at the entrance of the government office, watching the dust recede into the distance, his mind filled with countless thoughts.

Li Mu, the commander of the Imperial Guard, had just led his remaining troops away from Shannan Prefecture in a great hurry.

They sped off towards the capital.

"My lord, what is General Li rushing off to?"

Li Kui stood beside Lu Yan, holding his large sword in his hand, his words filled with doubt.

He scratched his head, looking puzzled.

Lu Yan did not answer Li Kui's question, but instead squinted at the distance, secretly speculating in his mind:

Why is Li Mu in such a hurry? Could it be that something major has happened in the capital?

"Xiao Kui, go and call Zhang Xun and Han Sheng. I have something to discuss with them."

Lu Yan withdrew his gaze and turned to walk into the government office.

Li Kui responded and turned to skip and hop off to find Zhang Xun and Han Sheng.

Inside the government office, Lu Yan paced back and forth.

The unusual activity in the direction of the capital made him sense something was amiss.

Before long, Zhang Xun and Han Sheng arrived at Lu Yan's study.

Zhang Xun clasped his hands in greeting and asked, "Sir, what business do you have with us?"

"Li Mu just led the remnants of the Imperial Guards away from Shannan Prefecture and headed towards the capital."