64 Palace Coup
Don't worry, don't worry
"Xiao'er, don't ask too much about adults' affairs. It has nothing to do with you!" She looked at Fu Huaixiao's childish yet determined eyes and felt a little reluctant. She didn't want to tell him.
He was a perceptive child, and he had guessed most of the current situation. He pouted, tugged at Rong Qianyu's sleeve, and asked, "Aunt, are you planning to deal with my father? You're so calm, have you already thought of a solution? Is that right? Is my father plotting a rebellion?"
She didn't say anything, but looked up at the shadows of the trees outside the window. Most of the yellow leaves had already fallen. It was late autumn. She had been locked up for more than 20 days and had no idea what the situation was like outside.
She was imprisoned here, at least under the watchful eye of the Princess Jin's family, so she hadn't suffered much. But things were different outside. According to the plan, the Prince Jin's rebels were going to march straight in, and the people along the way were likely to suffer.
I don't know how Xue Ji is doing. We haven't seen each other for over a month, so I can't help but worry about him.
It was a bleak late autumn with a cold wind blowing. The green grass and trees had faded in color, leaving only mournful grass and dead trees. Even the air was filled with a smell of decay.
A deafening sound of horse hooves approached the imperial city from the outskirts of the city, coming from far away and making the ground tremble slightly. Looking up, a group of people and horses appeared at the end of the road, with flags fluttering in the wind under the blue sky and sharp swords shining with a cold light.
Fu Zhang walked in front, holding a sharp sword, with a majestic aura, dust and a tense atmosphere.
After hesitating for more than a month, this time I decided to give it a try for my mother's last wish.
He didn't want to live under someone else's roof, and he didn't want his sister or daughter to become bargaining chips for marriage in the future. He sent his concubine to protect the country, but he didn't know where to put the general.
For the sake of so-called wealth and glory, they will throw their children and sisters into the den of tigers and wolves to survive.
Fu Hua is a mild-mannered person. If he is in charge of the Great Zhou in the future, he is afraid that the safety of his sister and daughter will be in jeopardy, let alone the people of the world.
Fu Zhang hurried to the imperial city at full speed, and Fu Hua led the traps that had been set up long ago to set up a full battle array.
The young eunuch replied, "Your Majesty, the King of Jin's army is about to attack!"
"Fight with all your might and wait for reinforcements!" This was the first time he acted like a king, even turning around and relying on his wife and eunuchs. "Jiming, has the Queen responded to the letter she sent to Rongguo?"
Xue Ji was very capable, and Fu Hua really couldn't survive without him. "Your Majesty, don't worry. Rong State has agreed to send troops and is already heading to Great Zhou. Don't worry about the Empress. I've been taking care of her. She's safe now. I'll bring her back as soon as I get any news."
He nodded with satisfaction, "That's good, that's good." He continued to wait for his servants to report the battle situation to him.
He looked confident, but this frightened Cui Rumei.
Of course, she didn't know their plan. She had always been afraid of death. If Fu Hua hadn't asked her to stay with him this time, she would have claimed to be sick.
Among Fu Hua, only Rong Qianyu was willing to go out.
"Your Majesty, do you have any plans? We are about to attack the city. They won't break in, right? Do we really have to wait here all the time? Why not hide?" She looked very anxious and didn't understand why Fu Hua acted out of character this time.
In the past, as soon as she cried, he would come to comfort her, or try to escape together. This time, he even supervised the battle personally.
Xue Ji spoke sternly, showing no sign of leniency. "If Cui Cairen is afraid, she can escape through the backdoor. Your Majesty will not retreat. The traitor will be dealt with."
Cui Rumei was still trembling with fear and couldn't believe it. She covered her chest with a handkerchief and pretended to be very worried.
Everything was pending, and Fu Hua, the paper tiger, finally came out to explain, "The Queen had already told me about the conspiracy of Liu and his mother. The last quarrel was also a show for them. The Queen went to the Prince of Jin's mansion simply to find out the truth and form an internal support. In fact, it was all part of our plan from the beginning."
"You all know this?"
Xue Ji added, "Ms. Cui need not worry about the safety of the Empress. Everything is under the control of His Majesty."
The sound of carriages outside was getting louder and louder, as if the ground was shaking.
She really didn't want to hear these voices, and was so scared that she didn't dare to look up. "So are we just going to wait here like idiots?"
Fu Hua pretended to be calm and held her hand. Cui Rumei was too frightened to notice that Fu Hua's hands were also sweaty. She had to keep comforting her, "Don't worry, don't worry."
Fu Hua, dressed in mourning clothes, brought his concubine and led all the ministers to watch the battle from the city wall.
From the city walls, cannons roared with terrifying force, soldiers below stood in battle formation, black smoke shrouded the city in thick fog. Swords clashed, wailing filled the air, and the strewn corpses reeked of blood and abscesses, creating a tragic and majestic atmosphere of being surrounded on all sides.
The sky was filled with wind and rain. The infantrymen took the lead, holding swords and knives, and advanced towards the city gate.
Then he led 5,000 cavalrymen, all riding white horses with strong bows on their backs and spears in their hands, ready to break through at any time.
Amid the rumbling sound of rain, the sound of drums suddenly rose, like rolling thunder, piercing through the heavy rain and resounding throughout the heavens and earth.
The fratricide that Fu □□ least wanted to see finally happened.
Fu Hua stood on the city wall, personally overseeing the battle. This was his first official appearance as emperor. He was dressed in linen, and the late autumn rain was particularly bleak. The moment he stood on the wall, he seemed to have grown up overnight. "Brother, why don't we sit down and talk? Why draw swords when our father's body is still warm?"
Fu Zhang, who was standing below the city, was already extremely excited. Now that things had come to this, he had no choice but to burn his boats once and for all. "You have no talent or virtue, and you are unworthy of the throne. I will come and take you today!"
"Brother, do you really think you can win?" Fu Hua shouted towards the city.
Fu Zhang wore a red headband and armor, looking heroic and brave. "Hua'er, why don't I see my sister-in-law? Is she not here?"
"Did you catch her?" Fu Hua asked.
In fact, he had known about it for a long time, or rather, all this was part of their plan.
"Don't worry, I'll strangle you and then send her back to be with you!"
Fu Hua looked down at the city walls. They were all old acquaintances. He whistled casually, "Hey, General Zhao is here too. Has your family been separated from you? Aren't you afraid of having your entire clan executed if you follow him?"
The general under the city was so angry that his face turned red, "You insolent boy, this time next year will be your death anniversary." When Fu Kang was still alive, he would never dare to say such arrogant words.
"Don't talk too much to him," Fu Zhang interrupted their argument and said calmly, "Attack the city!"
Fu Zhang is about to break into the imperial city. Xiao Jue has already met up with An Shikai in the suburbs of Beijing. An's army is responsible for providing support in the city, while Xiao's army is responsible for clearing out the remaining troops.
Xiao Jue’s first priority is to find Rong Qianyu and ensure her safety.
Soon, Xiao Jue's regular army took control of the street, and he personally led the main force to surround Liu's old house.
The servants fled in all directions, and a maid who was responsible for guarding Rong Qianyu rushed in to move these people away.
"Oh no! Someone is attacking us. Take them away quickly."
Rong Qianyu knew that reinforcements were arriving.
In a panic, she suddenly pulled Fu Huaixiao to her, pulled out the hairpin and forced it against his neck, "Don't move, or I'll kill him now!"
Everyone was in a panic, but she shouted and everyone fell silent immediately.
The maids were afraid of these unknown troops and worried that she would accidentally hurt the prince, but they did not dare to take the hairpin away. "Let go of the prince, someone come!"
"Let's see who dares to move!" She moved the rose hairpin in her hand an inch closer.
Fu Huaixiao's face turned pale, he dared not move, he sobbed softly and kept calling for his aunt.
"I'm sorry, Xiao'er," she had no choice but to do so, and then she yelled at the palace maids, "Step back, or I can't guarantee your prince's safety!"
It's been almost two years since she married into the Great Zhou Dynasty, and she's definitely changed a lot. She used to be soft-spoken, reserved, and never outspoken. Now, she can even put a hairpin around a child's neck and even dare to take someone hostage. She's completely different from the timid self she was two years ago.
An old woman walked into the crowd. She was about seventy years old and was wearing dark brocade. Her headdress was enough to show her noble status. Needless to say, she was Liu Yuan's grandmother.
"Crazy woman, let Xiao'er go!"
Rong Qianyu moved the hairpin closer. Fu Huaixiao's neck had already turned red, and he held it under his body, not daring to move. Her action scared everyone at the scene.
"Madam Liu has long heard of your great name, and today we finally meet. You are truly a great honor to have. Even the future queen can't invite you. It's really not easy to see you."
"Crazy man, let Xiao'er go quickly, you guys catch her quickly!" Old Madam Liu screamed at the top of her lungs, but no one dared to move.
"Let's go!" Rong Qianyu pushed Fu Huaixiao out of the house. Xiao Jun had been waiting outside the door for a long time.
Seeing Rong Qianyu come out, the hundreds of fierce-looking soldiers surrounding her saluted and shouted in unison, "Greetings to Her Royal Highness the Princess!"
It is inevitable to be excited when meeting old friends.
"Uncle Xiao! Long time no see, you're finally here!"
Xiao Jue explained the plan to her in detail and was relieved to see that she was safe. Otherwise, given his personality, he might have just killed the old woman out of anger. "General An went to rescue you. We rushed to find you. Are you okay?"
"What's going on at the palace?" Rong Qianyu asked.
Xiao Jue was full of confidence, "We have a lot of people, and the King of Jin has a bunch of scattered soldiers with no professional training. Bluffing won't get you anywhere, Princess, don't worry."
As the two were talking, they remembered that there was a little hostage behind them. Fu Huaixiao's fear was slightly relieved, and with the little bit of clarity he had, he pounced on Xiao Jue and questioned him.
"What are you going to do? Are you going to kill my father?"
Xiao Jue didn't care at all, and didn't want to get angry with such a young boy. Seeing him like this, he was a little fond of the chubby boy. "Is this the eldest son of the King of Jin?"
Rong Qianyu nodded. "Send someone to hold these people steady first. Also, please ask Uncle Xiao to look for Princess Jin, the palace, or any other place she might have gone. She's the culprit and must not be let off."
"yes."
Rong Qianyu finally felt a little relieved and ordered, "Take him back to the palace!"
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