Chapter 523: Attack on the City
Although the prison guard had some understanding, he was still shocked.
When they were eating, even if the food was the same, he would always think that the food in other people's bowls was more fragrant.
But he didn't expect that this law could be applied here.
He looked at Xiao Lingyu, whose eyes were full of envy, and tried to say: "If His Royal Highness really likes it, why not... live here?"
This sentence woke the dreamer up.
Xiao Lingyu's eyes lit up: "That makes sense, you are quite smart, what's your name?"
The prison guard was flattered: "Your Royal Highness, thank you for the compliment, my name is Li Si."
Xiao Lingyu was about to speak, and Xing Maozhi came over hurriedly: "You go down first."
He said to Li Si.
After everyone left, he leaned close to Xiao Lingyu's ear and whispered, "Your Highness, it's bad. The emperor has issued an edict to depose the crown prince and announced it to the world!" After
he finished speaking, he stared at Xiao Lingyu's face, fearing that Xiao Lingyu would be upset.
But when he saw that face showing shock, confusion, and relief, but no sadness or anger, Xing Maozhi was stunned for a moment.
Xiao Lingyu looked a little dazed. When he heard the three words "deposed crown prince", he only felt a slight "click" sound in his ears.
It was like the sound of the shackles on a prisoner being untied.
The burden that had been pressing on his body for a long time seemed to disappear like smoke, and Xiao Lingyu felt that he was much more relaxed.
He subconsciously wanted to raise the corners of his mouth, but he caught a glimpse of Xing Maozhi's eyes. He tried his best to suppress it and said sadly: "Father, he... why is he like this..."
Xing Maozhi: "..."
If you can't feel sad, then don't be sad. You have to suppress the corners of your mouth every time you say a few words, and he has to pretend that he didn't notice.
Then it seems that the matter of deposing the crown prince should have been discussed by the emperor and the crown prince,
so there is no need for me to worry about it! After criticizing himself, Xing Maozhi didn't wait for Xiao Lingyu to speak. He said in a flat tone that he had important things to do, and walked away in two steps.
Xiao Lingyu was left alone immersed in ecstasy.
...
Nanlong.
It didn't take much effort along the way, and the soldiers at each checkpoint dispersed like birds and beasts.
So when he arrived outside the royal city and saw the closed city gates and the army waiting in formation, Xiao Mingye still felt a little uncomfortable.
Ames stood on the city wall, looking down from above.
"Your Highness the Third Prince, how about we make a deal?"
"What deal?" Xiao Mingye was a little curious.
Nanlong is now at the end of his strength, what kind of deal can he make with him?
"If the Third Prince agrees to withdraw his troops, I swear to use the power of Nanlong to ensure that Your Highness ascends the throne!"
Everyone: "!!!"
Xiao Mingye: "!!!"
His eyes were as big as copper bells.
Not to mention that he had no intention of ascending the throne, could he say this in public? He
still wanted to make a deal, this person was even more brainless than him.
Xiao Mingye looked at the city wall with contempt: "Don't spread rumors to confuse the people and shake the morale of the army."
"Soldiers, listen to my orders..."
"Wait!"
Ames interrupted, "Why are you so anxious to respond, Third Prince? I also know the two of you. Unfortunately, I have received some news these days."
"I wonder if you two know that when you went out to fight and fought for him, the emperor of your country imprisoned your family members and set fire to your mansion, pretending that enemies had broken in."
"As far as I know, there are no survivors in your mansion. Is such an emperor worth your risking your life for?"
Except for a few people who knew the inside story and were unmoved, the rest of the people showed surprised eyes.
Jiang Zhiyu's eyes swept over the elder calmly, implying: "Collaboration with the enemy and treason should be dealt with according to the law."
Ames' eyes widened in disbelief.
It was too far to see his eyes clearly, but even with a little guessing, he knew that Ames must be in disbelief at this moment.
[The elder is imprisoned, who sent him the message? ]
[It is not realistic that it was sent from the military camp, it should be before he was arrested. ]
The elder?
Jiang Wenjing and Xiao Mingye's eyes swept towards the elder obscurely.
The two conditions that they thought could impress them hit a wall one after another. Ames' eyes flashed with anxiety, but Xiao Mingye no longer had the patience to listen.
He raised his sword high: "All soldiers, listen up, attack the city!"
...
"What?! They have already reached the outside of the royal city?"
Xiao Yanli tapped the table with his fingertips, almost without pausing, which was enough to show his inner irritation.
Zhang Shu frowned: "If we continue at this pace, I'm afraid they will come back before the emperor is convinced to appoint another prince."
He looked at Xiao Yanli hesitantly.
It was not known whether the behavior of the court officials had annoyed the emperor, or what.
Early in the morning, the emperor's decree came, not a reward, nor a consolation, but a punishment!
Not only was the house arrest not lifted, but he was ordered to continue copying Buddhist scriptures and reflect on himself.
Xiao Yanli was so angry that he didn't eat much breakfast.
Anyone could see how much the emperor disliked Xiao Yanli. Under such circumstances, it sounded absurd to make Xiao Yanli the crown prince.
Uncle Zhang hesitated for a moment and finally spoke: "Your Highness, time is running out. Why don't we just take action directly?"
"No one in Shengjing can stop you right now."
Xiao Yanli tried his best to suppress his anger: "Wait a little longer. I have my own plans."
Seeing that he had made up his mind, Uncle Zhang did not persuade him anymore and stepped back to let him stay.
Xiao Yanli gritted his teeth.
Something was wrong. Something must be wrong.
Each and every one of these things seemed to be telling him that time was running out and forcing him to rebel.
But everything was carefully prepared by himself...
Xiao Yanli was torn between his conscience and
his desires. Was it forced, or was he just overthinking?
...
With the shouts of the charge, sharp swords whizzed past his ears. Unaffected by the insects, the Tianqi soldiers fought more and more fiercely, while the Nanlong soldiers were defeated.
"Elder, elder, our insects have no effect on them!"
"Elder, if this continues, the city gate will not be able to be defended!"
"We have to defend it even if we can't!" Ames waved his hand: "Where are the archers! Shoot, shoot!"
The black arrows flew in the air, but it was in vain. Under the fierce attack, a gap appeared in the city gate.
Hu Yue's eyes lit up, and he led a team of people and jumped in through the gap quickly!
"Yue'er!" Hu Renli felt his heart suddenly stop!
After a moment of shock, he also led people to rush forward, but a large number of people had gathered at the gap, and it was difficult for him to break through for a while.
It was not difficult to fight, but there were many of them. In addition to the Nanlong people, they also had to deal with poisonous snakes and poisonous insects.
In comparison, the latter two should be more vigilant.
After all, planting insects does not mean that you are immune to all poisons.
While killing, Hu Renli looked at the gap worriedly.
And Hu Yue, who had already entered the royal city through the gap, was like a fish in water at this time.
Holding a scarlet long sword, one sword after another, the red color on the sword made it difficult to distinguish whether it was the color of the sword itself or the scarlet stained with blood.