Amid the tense situation, some astute ministers began to consider the worst-case scenario and prepared to contact Qin Ze by sending envoys.

They knew perfectly well that if Qin Ze succeeded in his rebellion, they might be able to achieve fame and fortune and have a chance to distinguish themselves.

Meanwhile, Qin Ze learned of the situation inside the imperial city. He smiled coldly, thinking that they were being incredibly naive to still be thinking of asking for help.

He immediately ordered an attack on the imperial city, advancing relentlessly.

The war drums thundered through the sky, and the soldiers on the city walls prepared with bated breath. They knew that the battle before them would determine the fate of the imperial city and influence the future of the entire nation.

Qin Ze stood at the forefront of the army, commanding the soldiers attacking the imperial city. The war drums sounded loudly, and the bugles blared shrilly, as if announcing the imminent start of a brutal battle.

The vanguard soldiers charged ahead, crashing against the walls of the imperial city. Arrows rained down, and some soldiers fell in the barrage, but their comrades did not cease their assault. Using massive wooden ladders and siege ladders, they attempted to scale the walls, but the defenders on the walls held firm against the onslaught. The struggle was fierce, and blood and flesh flew everywhere.

The battle beneath the city walls was equally fierce, with Qin Ze's army clashing brutally with the imperial city's defenders. The clash of swords, the clang of guns, and screams intertwined, creating a horrific scene. The two sides fought back and forth, neither gaining the upper hand, blood flowing like rivers, the battlefield thick with the smoke of gunpowder and the stench of death.

On the city walls, the defending troops held their ground, unwilling to yield easily. They desperately resisted the attack using stones, hot oil, arrows, and various other means. Qin Ze's soldiers, on the other hand, fought bravely, risking their lives, attempting to scale the walls. The ferocity of this siege was breathtaking; soldiers fell every moment, and every inch of land was fiercely contested.

A resolute glint flashed in Qin Ze's eyes. He knew he couldn't continue like this, or he would pay a heavy price. He calmly considered that the young emperor was his last trump card, and also the most threatening asset to the capital.

The young emperor was carried over, her angry eyes filled with resentment and rage. She hadn't expected Qin Ze to betray her like this, and the anger in her heart almost made her forget her current status.

Qin Ze looked coldly at the young emperor. He knew this was not the time to be soft-hearted. He had to use this as leverage to turn the tide and realize his ambitions.

"You have another choice, Your Majesty." Qin Ze's tone was cold and firm. "Abandon the capital, and I can guarantee your safety."

The young emperor glared angrily at Qin Ze: "Don't even think about it!"

"I won't do as you wish, you traitor!"

“You will never gain loyalty and submission,” the young emperor said through gritted teeth. “You will be forever despised.”

Qin Ze sneered inwardly. He didn't care about other people's opinions; he only cared about his own goals.

A cold smile flashed across Qin Ze's face, like a chilling wind, his determination evident. He resolutely ordered everyone else in the tent to leave, leaving no one behind.

The young emperor frowned slightly, her eyes filled with confusion, not understanding why Qin Ze was acting this way. She sensed something amiss in Qin Ze's behavior, and her alertness rose.

Qin Ze approached the young emperor step by step, his gaze revealing an atmosphere of conspiracy. He suddenly bent down and put his head close to the young emperor's ear. The young emperor could feel the warmth of Qin Ze's breath, which made her heart tighten.

The young emperor reacted quickly, immediately pushing Qin Ze away, looking at him in horror, and asking urgently, "What are you doing!"

A sinister smile crept across Qin Ze's lips, like a shadow in the cold night, sending chills down one's spine. His voice was low and icy, like a roar from the depths of hell: "Your Majesty, you don't want the secret of your being a woman to be known by others, do you?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Ze did not hesitate at all. He reached out and, with a firm force in his palm, easily took off the little emperor's coat.

The young emperor's heart pounded rapidly, her face turned pale instantly, and her eyes flashed with undisguised panic.

The young emperor's voice trembled as she looked at Qin Ze in panic. She didn't know what Qin Ze wanted to do, but the scene before her filled her with extreme fear. Her heart pounded like a drum, and a sharp pain shot through her chest.

Qin Ze remained unmoved, and laughed coldly, his smile revealing a ruthless determination: "Since His Majesty the Emperor is unwilling to cooperate, then I can't be at a disadvantage, can I? Then I'll exchange it with His Majesty the Emperor's body. I haven't yet experienced what it's like to have the Emperor's body!" His voice was like a roar from the depths of hell, full of malice and mockery.

After saying that, Qin Ze pounced on the young emperor, his eyes flashing with a dangerous light, like a hungry wolf. The young emperor's body stiffened. She knew she was in an extremely dangerous situation. She didn't know when Qin Ze had found out her secret gender, but at this moment, she absolutely did not want Qin Ze to succeed.

She began to back away, her steps faltering, her heart pounding. She even considered running away, escaping this nightmarish scene. However, Qin Ze saw through her intentions and sneered, "If you want to run away, I'll strip you naked and let the entire army enjoy His Majesty the Emperor. What do you think?" His voice was full of threat, filling the young emperor with an indescribable despair.

Tears welled in the little emperor's eyes as she looked at Qin Ze with helplessness and anger, her voice filled with deep malice: "You're a devil!"

Qin Ze's eyes were cold and mocking, like a cunning fox eyeing a trapped beast. He made no attempt to conceal his intentions, coldly saying to the young emperor, "Now, Your Majesty, would you consider my proposal and order the officials to open the city gates?"

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