Long Lin watched Ji Yunhuan drink the poisoned wine, watched her struggle, vomit blood, and gradually lose her breath, and he could do nothing!
It was all his fault. He shouldn't have chosen Long Haochang as the crown prince. It was he who harmed Ji Yunhuan and the entire Prime Minister's Mansion.
He hated his own weakness and powerlessness, and could only watch her being bullied. He could not save Ji Yunhuan, and even had to rely on Ji Yunhuan to protect him.
Before he died, Ji Yunhuan was still urging him to leave quickly.
Long Lin's heart was broken, and every breath was painful. He wanted to stay, even if it was just to look at her one more time, but he knew he had to leave.
He climbed over the wall of the Prime Minister's Mansion and jumped on the roof of the tall courtyard. Tears kept falling down and his eyes were blurred.
He had never cried since he was old enough to understand. He thought that nothing in this world could move his heart, and he thought that he would never cry again.
I don't know when he turned back into human form.
It was too late! Everything was too late! He was too late to save Ji Yunhuan!
He wanted to turn back immediately and rescue Ji Yunhuan. Even if it meant dying with her, it would be fine. He already owed Ji Yunhuan a life.
But he didn't dare, because he was afraid that Ji Yunhuan would be angry.
What Ji Yunhuan wishes for is that everyone in the Prime Minister's Mansion can be safe and sound. He cannot act rashly. He wants to avenge Ji Yunhuan and fulfill her last wish.
Long Lin picked up a tile and cut his arm hard with it. The intense pain brought him back to his senses, and he wanted to go to Yuelaiju to find Ji Yunan.
He didn't know whose house it was. There were clothes drying in the yard. He jumped down and stole one. After putting it on casually, he went to Yuelaiju relying on his memory.
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Yuelai Residence, in the secret room.
Mei Lingshuang pushed open the secret door and came in, her face solemn as she said, "I just sneaked into the palace. The emperor's body is in the main hall. The prince has taken over the palace. Everything is in perfect order, and he's preparing for his enthronement."
There were about ten people in the secret room, both men and women, about the same age as Mei Lingshuang. Everyone was holding a sword, with an upright posture and a calm aura. They were all the best of this generation in Meiling Villa.
They had originally gone out with the young master to gain experience. When they passed through the capital, the young master wanted to visit an old friend, so they came together. However, they ran into a palace coup and the whole city was under martial law, so they hid in Yuelaiju.
The blue-robed knight who had given Ji Yunhuan a gift last time was also there, and he said worriedly, "Long Haochang is going to be the emperor. Will he attack Meiling Villa? Even though we are a martial arts sect, we are no match for the emperor's army."
Ji Yun'an walked back and forth in the room, fiddling with the Yang Yao Sword again and again. Only in this way could he force himself to calm down.
"Long Haochang is a sinister and narrow-minded man. Once he gains power, he will certainly not let go of anyone who disobeys him. This morning, he arrested many ministers. Those with strong personalities are probably already dead, while those with softer personalities have been taken to the palace. If he wants to ascend the throne, he must have the ministers' recognition."
"Let's not talk about whether the emperor has really passed away. Even if he has, he must first be buried and mourned. Only then can the three ministers write letters to plead, and after three requests and three rejections, he can finally ascend the throne. Only then can he be legitimate. Long Haochang is plotting treason and everyone has the right to kill him!"
"You are all righteous men. Will you join me in serving the king and killing this villain? Then Meiling Villa will be at peace."
Everyone present was full of vigor and vitality, and they were all moved when they heard this.
A real man born between heaven and earth naturally wants to accomplish something great, so that his life will not be in vain.
With a crisp ding sound, the scabbards of the two black iron swords collided with each other. Both were black iron swords, the Xingyue Sword and the Yang Yao Sword were almost identical, with only slightly different patterns.
"Stop inciting my people!" Mei Lingshuang said coldly, "You people in the capital are all cunning. Meiling Villa is a martial arts sect and does not get involved in the internal strife of the royal family. How you fight and kill is your business. I won't put them in danger."
"The Imperial Palace is not so easy to break into. We can gather information, but we can't kill Long Haochang with just a few of us. But I can help you save the Ji family. Ji Yunhuan gave me many gifts, so consider it as a thank you gift."
Mei Lingshuang was wearing the velvet flower that Ji Yun had given her as a farewell gift. She didn't like gold, silver, jade, or precious stones, but this velvet flower was light and lifelike, so she liked it very much.
The belt was also a gift from Ji Yun, and she also carried with her the insect repellent sachet and the flint in the shape of a kitten.
The soft armor that fitted her body was also given to her by Ji Yun. She had never worn such a fitted and soft armor before. Only a woman with a thoughtful mind could consider it so carefully for her.
She had come to the capital this time with the intention of thanking Miss Ji in person, but unexpectedly she ran into this disaster. In the entire Prime Minister's Mansion, only Ji Yun'an escaped.
Ji Yun'an had achieved his goal. He bowed deeply to the crowd and said solemnly, "Thank you all for your generosity. I'd like to trouble you to go to the Prime Minister's Mansion and rescue them. My mother and sister are inside, along with hundreds of lives at the Prime Minister's Mansion. I entrust them all to you."
Everyone at Meiling Villa bowed in return, saying, "It's all a small matter. They're just minions of the Crown Prince's Mansion. It's easy to resolve."
"Let's rescue them first, and then find a chance to get them out of the city. We can sneak in from the backyard..."
Everyone was discussing this heatedly. Ji Yun'an walked out silently, but was stopped by Mei Lingshuang. "I'll go with you. The Heavenly Prison isn't that easy to rob."
Ji Yun'an shook his head. "This matter has nothing to do with you. I can't drag you to die with me."
"Actually, I could have brought Huan'er out with me, but she refused to go with me. She said the prince wouldn't give up if she left. She also said the emperor would definitely show up and asked me to wait here. She was so sure of it, I actually believed her!"
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