"Is there something on my face?"
Cen Xi was a little confused by this person's stare. He was the one who was anxious just now, and he wasn't anxious now either. He had already helped him deal with most of the people, so why was he still not satisfied?
"No, I'm just a little shocked. The girl is remarkable. Prime Minister Chen didn't trust the wrong person."
After expressing his heartfelt admiration, the commander of the Imperial Guards descended from the city wall.
"Ha! I didn't trust the wrong person. What should I do with such a simple-minded person?"
Watching the other person's departing figure, Cen Xi couldn't help but chuckle softly. It seemed that the image someone had created was quite good.
Before she could even finish smiling, several arrows flew through the air from the opposite side, so fast that Cen Xi didn't even have a chance to dodge.
In the end, Cen Xi could only unleash his inner strength to shatter the incoming rain of arrows. His opponent's sneak attack failed, and he immediately launched a second attack. This time, Yan Shengxiao brought his full inner strength. He would never have peace of mind if this woman didn't die. This time, she had ruined his good deed again. How could he not hate her?
"Qi Liang, go to the building across the street and launch a sneak attack as well. I will make sure she dies today."
After firing several arrows with the force of a piercing wind, Yan Shengxiao coldly gave orders to the people around him.
"Yes, my lord."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Qiliang leaped into the air and landed directly on the opposite pavilion. He then drew his bow and fired a barrage of arrows at the woman on the city wall.
"Ah! Someone come here! Someone come here! There are still enemies on the other side, shooting arrows. You must go and help that girl quickly."
Emperor Zhao had just arrived at the palace gate when he saw the rebel army outside, their will to fight broken. He was delighted and wanted to reward the girl on the city wall. However, as soon as he climbed the wall, a hail of arrows rained down on her from two opposite directions. He panicked and grabbed a soldier beside him, shouting...
Upon seeing that it was His Majesty himself, the man immediately roared with high spirits:
"Your Majesty, please hide well. Your humble servant will do everything in his power to help that girl escape danger."
After saying that, he drew his bow and shot an arrow into the building opposite. Cen Xi was attacked from both sides, and the opponents were all highly skilled. She was having a hard time dealing with them and was injured in her left shoulder and right rib.
Just as a hail of arrows was about to shoot toward her heart, he was powerless to resist. He couldn't help but curse inwardly. It seemed she was better off not running away. Her life was too tragic. She failed her mission. It seemed she might not be reborn well in her next life.
Sigh, she just didn't have the luck of a lucky koi fish or the protection of a lucky person. She was just a pathetic tool. Now that she's dead, I wonder what kind of job God will assign her next.
Powerless to resist, Cen Xi simply closed her eyes and awaited death. After all, she had already died once, so this time it was better than being killed by Buddha's hand. She would just accept her fate.
But after waiting for a long time, the stabbing pain in her heart did not come. She suddenly opened her eyes to see if she had gone to the underworld.
As a result, while he was still on the city wall, Shen Jinchen, dressed in white, blocked his way. Then, his powerful internal energy created a barrier.
Before the rain of arrows even reached him, they were shattered by the impact. Then, with a sweep of his fan, he severely injured Xiao Qiliang, who was opposite him.
Amidst the howling wind, Cen Xi heard the massive fighting below and knew that Shen Jinchen had indeed led reinforcements to the capital.
Thinking about this possibility, Cen Xi couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.
At the same time, Emperor Zhao, who was hiding behind the city wall, was overjoyed. Sure enough, Shen Jinchen, the prime minister, was the most capable at the entire banquet.
However, his joyful expression was fleeting. He knew very well that he couldn't control this person, and he didn't know how they would face each other after the rebels that Da Yan had been plotting against were dealt with.
Actually, he was happy to see that the Sixth Princess liked Shen Jinchen, but his younger sister was not very capable and could not win people over.
Moreover, this man was indifferent to women; all the methods the emperor had used were rendered ineffective. Therefore, the emperor had no authority whatsoever in front of this prime minister, which was not a good thing for the royal family, but the emperor had no choice but to rely on him at times.
Cen Xi breathed a sigh of relief that someone was dealing with Yan Taizu. Now that she was alive, she couldn't just sit and wait to die.
The emperor is in the palace, she has to hurry up and go to recognize her relatives, otherwise after that scoundrel beats her up, she'll probably only be able to live as his kept woman in the prime minister's mansion, she won't do that, she won't give up as long as there's even the slightest possibility.
However, her injuries made it very difficult for her to move. He had only moved to the stairs leading down from the city wall when he could no longer walk.
"How...how are you?"
Emperor Zhao looked at the woman with extraordinary beauty and wanted to go down the city wall, but he couldn't help but move his body to run to her side and ask her.
"Who...who are you?"
Seeing his elegant attire, Cen Xi couldn't help but glance at him a few more times.
"I am the master of this palace. You have dealt with the army outside. You are very capable. I can appoint you as a Grand General. Are you willing?"
Emperor Zhao sized Cen Xi up and down, and an idea immediately formed in his mind: this woman…
This woman...
He glanced at the elegant young man in white who was fighting, and couldn't help but smile. Even heroes can't resist the charms of a beautiful woman. It turns out, it's not that he doesn't crave women, it's just that none of them are to his liking!
"You're the emperor? No, you're His Majesty?"
Cen Xi carefully examined the person's clothes and asked uncertainly.
"You guessed right, young lady, you have a good eye. I am indeed the emperor. You have rendered great service. What reward do you desire?"
Since this girl is so cooperative, Emperor Zhao narrowed his eyes, then opened them again and laughed.
Hearing her say that, Cen Xi was overjoyed. It seemed that God had not completely given up on her. Wasn't it just like the saying, "When you think you've reached the end of the road, a new path opens up before you do"?
"I…"
Just as Cen Xi was about to speak about his background, he coughed up a mouthful of blood. It seemed that this time it was really serious, and he couldn't even spit out a complete sentence.
"Don't be anxious, Consort Liu! Consort Liu."
Seeing that she was severely injured, Emperor Yan Zhao couldn't help but roar at the people below.
"Your Majesty! Has something happened?"
Consort Liu stood gracefully at the palace gate, looking up at Emperor Zhao and asking.
"Come up here quickly and bring two palace maids with you."
Emperor Yan Zhao gestured to her, then signaled for her to come up.
Soon, Consort Liu appeared on the city wall with her entourage. She glanced at the injured Cen Xi and shouted:
"Your Majesty, who is this person? How did he get so badly injured?"
"Your confidante is Chen Xiang's confidante. Quickly have two palace maids carry her into the palace for treatment."
Emperor Zhao looked at the man in white, smiled, and then spoke to Consort Liu.
"The Prime Minister's confidante? Oh, Your Majesty... Yue'er and Xiang'er, come and help this girl to the palace first."
Consort Liu was taken aback at first, but then she understood what His Majesty meant, so she called out to the two palace maids beside her.
Seeing that they were about to take her away, Cen Xi grabbed him, and the emperor spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Your Majesty! I am your sister, no, I am your younger sister!"
After saying that, she tilted her head and fainted. She seemed unsure whether she was the older or younger sister, so she could only remain ambiguous.
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