"We can't alert the enemy and ruin the emperor's plan. If we act now, we can kill a few people, but we will also be exposed. How many people can you kill?"

"The Crown Princess said so. It was my fault for being reckless."

Xia Yu continued to guard the cave entrance.

Yu Yuanzheng was no longer sleepy.

She sat quietly on the stone bench, feeling uneasy. She had no idea what was going on outside.

The enemy quietly climbed up the cliff, but they were unable to pass on the message.

"Princess, don't worry, nothing will happen. The Emperor and the others have been waiting for these people to move, and they are fully prepared." Chun Lei saw Yu Yuanzheng's serious expression and comforted her softly.

“I hope so.” Yu Yuanzheng responded in a low voice, but his eyes were still fixed on the cave entrance.

Time slowly slipped to the beginning of the Yin hour.

The emperor was awakened by the young eunuch, changed his clothes, and prepared to go to the top of Yunfeng Mountain to watch the sunrise.

The best time to watch the sunrise in early August is between yin and mao.

Everyone was ready to go. The emperor, along with the empress, Concubine Wan, the eldest prince, the third prince, Prince Rong, Prince Jing, and countless palace guards, headed for Yunfeng Peak, the highest point on Yuntai Mountain.

The palace guards held torches to light the way ahead.

"Your Majesty, why, except for the Queen, none of the other sisters followed him?" Concubine Wan asked softly, with a hint of doubt in her tone.

She had specifically asked about it, and found out that two concubines were also going there, so why didn't she see them?

"Concubine Xian and Concubine Bao are not feeling well." The emperor said indifferently, looking straight ahead.

When Wanpin heard this, her heart tightened.

Is this a coincidence, or is there something else going on?

She subconsciously turned her head to glance at the Third Prince.

But he saw that he was also looking at him, and there seemed to be a deep meaning in their eyes.

However, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, she dared not say much and could only follow silently.

The mountain road was rugged and everyone moved forward slowly.

The Emperor walked steadily, but the Empress and Concubine Wan were often tripped by weeds and looked a little embarrassed.

The emperor also has warriors, but they cannot compare with Prince Rong. However, he also practiced martial arts for a long time when he was young.

Later, when he ascended the throne, he had many government affairs to deal with and he had to read endless memorials all day long, which made him neglect his practice, but his foundation was improved.

"Your Majesty, be careful where you step." The Queen gently reminded him. She herself was staggering, but she still cared about the Emperor.

The emperor nodded slightly, his steps still steady.

"Your Majesty, your son will support you." At this time, the third prince took a few quick steps, came to the emperor and supported him.

The emperor glanced at him sideways but did not comment.

The third prince just smiled and held on more steadily.

The emperor said nothing and let him support him.

The eldest prince walked in front, pushing aside the weeds to clear the way for the emperor.

Both of them behaved extremely respectfully, just like filial sons.

One person after another climbed higher and higher, getting closer and closer to the top of the mountain.

Suddenly, a loud shout came from behind: "There is an assassin."

Immediately afterwards, shouts of killing were heard from all directions.

Countless men in black emerged from the darkness and rushed towards the emperor and others.

The palace guards drew their weapons and joined the men in black, but most of them were holding torches and fighting against the enemy, and several of them were killed in a short period of time.

The emperor and the prince looked at each other, and a hint of coldness flashed in their eyes.

I really caught a fish.

"Your Majesty, your sons will protect you!" The eldest prince and the third prince said in unison, and they stood in front and behind to protect the emperor.

"Hurry, go back to the palace." The emperor made a fatal statement.

The Dragon Shadow Guards quickly formed a defensive formation, protecting the Emperor and others as they slowly retreated down the mountain.

Prince Jing and Prince Rong also guarded the emperor.

The Queen and Concubine Wan also stayed close to the Emperor.

However, the men in black attacked fiercely and soon broke through the first line of defense and headed straight for the emperor.

Prince Rong saw that the situation was not good, so he drew his sword, and the sword light was like a rainbow. He instantly killed several men in black and opened up a way for everyone.

But before they had gone out less than ten feet, countless men in black rushed out from below.

Cut off their way down the mountain.

"Kill them all, leave no one alive, and avenge His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." The leader of the men in black shouted loudly.

What does he mean by this?

But the emperor and others knew what it meant as soon as they heard it?

"Just because Canglan is a dog will not give up. Quick, retreat upwards!" The emperor immediately got out of the way.

Everyone had to change direction and retreat to the top of the mountain again.

"Your Majesty, I... I'm scared..." Wanpin staggered after him, her voice trembling.

Seeing that she was about to fall, the maid beside her quickly caught her and whispered, "My lady, be careful."

The action was neat, but it didn't attract anyone's attention.

The queen watched coldly, her brows slightly frowned.

She looked at the emperor again and saw that he also had a cold face and did not seem panicky. He walked up at a moderate pace.

There was a vague suspicion in my heart.

"Queen, are you afraid?" The emperor asked when he saw the queen looking at him.

"With Your Majesty here, I have nothing to fear." The Queen spoke calmly, but her eyes were deep and unfathomable.

In just this short moment, countless thoughts went through the queen's mind.

This assassination that night was tinged with weirdness.

It seems that the emperor does not have many guards with him.

It was a bit unusual to be chased so quickly and have no choice but to move upwards.

The sounds of fighting became more intense, and people kept falling down amid the flashing of swords and sabers.

The torches gradually went out and it became increasingly dark around.

The ping-pong sound of weapons clashing could be heard constantly, as well as the screams of injured guards or assassins.

It was too dark to see clearly, so I had no idea how many had been killed.

"Your Majesty, please move faster." Prince Rong urged as he swung his sword to kill the man in black.

Everyone quickened their pace and rushed to the top of the mountain. However, the man in black followed them closely.

The number of guards gradually decreased.

When they walked up a few dozen feet.

At this time, a group of men in black rushed out from both sides.

The guards had fewer and fewer torches in their hands, and the light was getting dimmer and dimmer.

"Your Majesty, let me take you to walk faster." At this time, the third prince was very observant.

He supported the emperor and ran forward quickly.

Wanpin was also supported by her maid and walked very fast, but she could hardly keep up with the emperor.

The Queen, the eldest prince, and Prince Jing followed closely behind, escorted by them.

The prince hurriedly ran in front to clear the way for the emperor.

But before they had gone far, another group of people in black rushed out.

Join the battle.

All of the Emperor's Dragon Shadow Guards have been dispatched to participate in the battle.

The group continued to move forward, but during the process, more and more people in black appeared.

The third prince and Concubine Wan always stayed close to the emperor.

The eldest prince was protecting the queen, and during the fight, the distance between him and the emperor was getting farther and farther.

There are always endless black-clad men around the prince, making it difficult to escape for a while.

The emperor kept his head down and moved forward quickly.

He also held a long sword in his hand. If anyone was blind and rushed in front of him, he could kill him with one sword.

There were ten guards following him.

They walked faster and faster, but they couldn't get rid of the man in black.

There is always a way to break through the guard line.

The third prince had to let go of the emperor's hand and pick up the sword to deal with the man in black who was chasing him from behind.

Although his martial arts skills are not as good as the eldest prince, he can still withstand the attacks of one or two people.

The few of them were getting closer and closer to the top of the cloud peak.

The man in black forced them all the way to the edge of the cliff.

Coincidentally, only the emperor, Concubine Wan and the third prince were forced here.

Even the Emperor's Dragon Shadow Guard was entangled by the men in black and was some distance away from the Emperor.

Wanpin clutched the emperor's sleeve tightly, her heart pounding.

Prince Rong, Prince Jing and the eldest prince were dispersed by the men in black.

And at this moment, Prince Rong uttered a sharp whistle.

In an instant, countless men in black tights and masks rushed out from the darkness.

As soon as he arrived, he attacked the man in black.

Surround them and then beat them up.

"Kill, leave no one alive." The leader shouted.

When Yu Yuanzheng heard this, she immediately recognized that it was her husband's voice.