A deafening gunshot rang out behind him, and the man in black hurriedly turned around to check the situation.

Seeing this, Chen Zhennan seized the opportunity and decisively pulled the trigger, emptying the magazine of bullets, all of which hit the man in black in the back.

The man in black shuddered violently, then slowly collapsed into a pool of blood.

Song Yunyang stood on the edge of life and death, her body trembling slightly. Although she had prepared herself for death, the reality of escaping death still left her with lingering fear.

She turned slightly, her gaze piercing through the billowing smoke, and saw Lin Zhi standing at the window, a submachine gun pointed directly at her.

Song Yunyang's heart almost stopped for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure and smiled faintly.

"Lin Zhi, you've already saved me. I know you're not a bad person. Lord Chen Zhennan is magnanimous; he will definitely forgive and forget."

Lin Zhi's expression was calm. He stared straight at Song Yunyang, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

While he hesitated, Chen Zhennan had already run to the door. Upon seeing Lin Zhi, he hurriedly stood in front of Song Yunyang. His figure was like a mountain, firm and reliable.

"Lin Zhi, put down your gun." Chen Zhennan's voice was deep and powerful, his eyes revealing an unquestionable authority.

Upon seeing Chen Zhennan arrive, Lin Zhi's face suddenly flashed with anger. He couldn't help but grit his teeth, and the veins on the back of his hand, which was gripping the gun handle, bulged.

"Chen Zhennan, what right do you have to negotiate with me?"

Chen Zhennan, his face grim, stared intently at Lin Zhi as he advised, "Lin Zhi, I know you're angry, but do you know what you're doing? You're hurting your own people and pleasing your enemies! If you redeem yourself by doing good deeds, and we recover the silver from the national treasury later, we can clear your name."

A struggle flashed in Lin Zhi's eyes, his finger trembled slightly on the trigger, and the scales in his heart swayed between justice and anger.

Song Yunyang looked at Lin Zhi and sighed deeply.

"Lin Zhi, you've already saved my life. I don't want to see you ruin your future because of it. Put down your gun, and we can find a better solution."

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhennan hurriedly added, "Lin Zhi, you are a soldier. You can have opinions about me personally, but the brothers in the special forces are all working for the Great Yan. It's easy to be a sinner for all time, but you can't bear the infamy for all time."

Although Chen Zhennan and Song Yunyang's words moved Lin Zhi somewhat, he still firmly pointed his submachine gun at the two people in front of him.

A complex emotion flashed in Lin Zhi's eyes, and his voice was slightly hoarse as he asked, "Song Yunyang, if only one of you and Chen Zhennan could live right now, what would you choose?"

Without the slightest hesitation, Song Yunyang answered resolutely with a firm and clear gaze: "If only one can live, of course I will die."

Lin Zhi frowned slightly, his face full of confusion, and asked in bewilderment, "Why? Can't Chen Zhennan die?"

Song Yunyang smiled slightly, her expression revealing a sense of detachment: "The logic is simple. The death of Song Yunyang is insignificant, but if Chen Zhennan dies, the world will be thrown into chaos. Only Chen Zhennan can save the world."

Chen Zhennan stood aside, his eyes filled with satisfaction. Of all the things in the world, no matter how the world changes, only Song Yunyang truly understands him.

Lin Zhi took a deep breath, slowly put down his submachine gun, and knelt heavily in front of Chen Zhennan, choking back tears, "Your Majesty, I was wrong. I considered myself a loyal subject of Da Wu, but I never expected to become the greatest traitor. I know why Wu Yunyin failed, but I just refused to believe it."

Chen Zhennan stepped forward, helped Lin Zhi up, and comforted him, "Lin Zhi, it's a great virtue to admit your mistakes and correct them. I, Chen Zhennan, have always believed in not using those I doubt and not doubting those I use. I'm giving you a chance to prove yourself. Obey my orders!"

A hint of gratitude flashed in Lin Zhi's eyes, and he replied loudly, "Please give your orders, Your Majesty!"

Chen Zhennan turned to look at Song Yunyang, a hint of determination in his eyes, and then ordered Lin Zhi, "Take twenty team members and from now on, you will protect Yunyang's safety. Leave the city immediately and return to Qingzhou!"

Upon hearing Chen Zhennan's words, before Lin Zhi could reply, Song Yunyang suddenly frowned, her face full of confusion.

"I'm not afraid of dying, why are you telling me to leave?"

Chen Zhennan turned to look east. The sky had completely darkened, but the horizon was filled with firelight, like the edge of hell.

"Explosions are happening all around the city, and flames are shooting up around the palace. Shiyu and his men have gone and never returned. The palace has clearly become the center of the fire. The assassination just now was just an appetizer. Tonight is destined to be anything but peaceful."

As he spoke, Chen Zhennan grabbed Song Yunyang's hand and said with a serious expression, "Don't hesitate, leave immediately, or it may be too late."

A complex emotion flashed in Song Yunyang's eyes. She knew that Chen Zhennan's words were out of concern for her, but she also felt a sense of resentment.

She took a deep breath, composed herself, and nodded firmly: "Okay, I'm going. But you have to promise me you'll be safe."

A hint of relief flashed in Chen Zhennan's eyes, and he nodded with a slight smile: "I promise, I will protect myself. I am no longer that greenhorn who started the Lingnan uprising. Only by living can we talk about the future."

After saying that, Chen Zhennan helped Song Yunyang slowly walk out of the palace.

The battle outside is over. All the shadow assassins disguised as special forces have been killed, leaving behind a field of corpses.

Chen Zhennan carefully helped Song Yunyang onto the carriage. The two looked at each other but said nothing more.

Chen Zhennan gently pulled the curtain closed, then turned to look at Lin Zhi.

"I'm entrusting this person to you. I trust you won't let me down."

Lin Zhi nodded emphatically: "Your Majesty, rest assured, leave it to me."

"Let's set off and leave the city under cover of night."

Led by Lin Zhi, the twenty special forces members quickly assembled and rushed to the palace gate.

As the carriage gradually disappeared from sight, Chen Zhennan's mood lightened considerably.

He breathed a long sigh of relief; now he could finally unleash his full potential and get things done.

"Everyone, listen up!"

Chen Zhennan's voice was like a horn, piercing through the surrounding noise and causing everyone to stop what they were doing and turn their eyes to him.

"Tie your cloaks around your waists to distinguish friend from foe! Call back the ten brothers who went west. The rest of you, come with me out of the palace. I'm going to clash with Shadow!"

Following Chen Zhennan's order, the special forces members quickly sprang into action, unfastening their capes and tying them around their waists, creating a unique sight.

Chen Zhennan turned around, his gaze falling on the direction of the East Gate. He took a deep breath, and his eyes began to grow colder.

"Brothers, tonight we'll show those little devils that our Great Yan is not a place they can invade at will!"