Chapter 408 Continue to Lead the Way
"Your Majesty!" Duke Xuanyuan's eyes were bloodshot when he saw the emperor was shot by an arrow.
He shouted loudly: "Protect the emperor! Protect the emperor!"
The secret guards also knew that the situation was critical, and immediately protected the few people.
When the prince saw the emperor being stabbed by an arrow, he did not feel a trace of guilt. Instead, he felt ecstatic from the bottom of his heart.
He shouted, "Stop them! Today, Duke Xuanyuan and the Lu family conspired to commit rebellion. Unfortunately, His Majesty has passed away. We swear to kill these villains!"
As soon as he opened his mouth, he started to confuse right and wrong. Not only did he want to kill everyone, he also wanted to put all the blame on them and clear himself of all charges.
Seeing his shameless appearance, everyone was furious. The emperor even spat out a mouthful of blood: "Rebellious... rebellious son!"
He originally thought that the prince was at least somewhat sincere towards him, but the prince's current reaction made him completely disappointed.
The pain from the sharp arrow in her chest was far less than the pain of being betrayed by her own son.
The two sides were fighting outside the courtyard, with the sound of swords and weapons incessantly. From time to time, someone would climb over the wall with difficulty, either to protect the emperor or at the orders of the prince.
The prince's four bodyguards surrounded him tightly. Even though Mu Qing and others had restrained these peerless masters, the battle was still quite difficult.
Mu Qing fought side by side with Lu Yunjue and Yin Li, protecting Hu Xiner and other female relatives behind them.
Jiang Yao was more than capable of protecting herself, but Mother Lu was terrified by the flashing swords and sabers.
"Mom, be careful!" Hu Xiner supported Lu's mother. She had seen many bloody scenes since she traveled to this strange world, so she managed to remain calm.
The Duke protected the injured emperor, and the few of them gradually gathered together. The men with strong martial arts skills held the line outside, while Jiang Yao was always on guard against the weapons that wanted to penetrate the gap and stab in.
Although it was five against five, the opponent had the Crown Prince who could use hidden weapons from time to time, so Mu Qing and the others were obviously having a harder time.
Seeing that the battle situation was about to turn disadvantageous, Hu Xiner knew that things were not going well. If they continued to fight like this, the prince's men might kill them all here before the reinforcements arrived.
She quickly thought of a way and reminded him, "We can escape from the dungeon!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Yunjue immediately agreed loudly, "Sister-in-law is right. There is another passage in the dungeon. I've inquired about it and it leads to Changning Lane at the north gate!"
Hu Xin'er was confused. Changning Lane? Isn't that passage outside the Liu family's courtyard?
Lu Yunjue winked at her, and Hu Xiner immediately realized that this was a lie he deliberately told to confuse the prince.
The fighting was too intense. The prince was far away and could only vaguely hear the three words "Changning Lane". He thought they were going to escape to this place and immediately signaled his men to guard the exit.
Several people looked at each other and made a decision in their hearts. They resisted tacitly while pretending to be defeated and went into the yard.
When the prince saw that they were showing signs of defeat, a bloodthirsty light suddenly appeared in his eyes. He was just about to get rid of them completely.
Hurry up, hurry up, as long as he kills everyone here before the emperor's people find out something is wrong, then he will be able to become the sole master of this country.
By then, he can write whatever he wants in history books. A hundred years later, no, it will even only take ten years, and the people of the world will have no idea that the prince had such a dark past. They will only know that Nangong Jin is a wise ruler, an emperor they need to kowtow to and shout "Long live the emperor"!
Blinded by power and desire, he raised his sword and stabbed towards Hu Xiner.
Mu Qing and Yin Li blocked his sword at the same time, but they also left a loophole and both of them were hit by the sword on the arm.
"Don't worry about me, I have my aunt here!" Hu Xiner was suddenly anxious and distressed.
Just as the prince was feeling proud, he suddenly felt that something was wrong with the surrounding scenery. He looked closely and found that he was already outside Old Master Liu's study.
In a flash, the clue that Hu Xiner had just said when she was weak flashed through his mind.
The tunnel... is in the study!
"Oh no!" His expression changed, but it was too late, because Mu Qing and others had successfully arrived at the door of the study.
The Lu family came out in a hurry just now and did not close the study door, which saved a lot of trouble.
Yin Li pulled Mu Qing away and took advantage of his opportunity: "Take Xin'er and leave!"
A cold light flashed in Jiang Yao's eyes. She was the one who brought Lu's mother to the study just now. She was so excited when she came out that she didn't close the tunnel.
She pulled Lu's mother and ran inside quickly.
As Hu Xin'er walked, she couldn't help but look back worriedly. The Duke shouted, "Don't look anymore. The most important thing now is to escape!"
He supported the injured emperor in his arms. The emperor was so seriously injured that he could not speak, but he still tried hard to grab Hu Xiner's sleeve, motioning her to run with him.
When the prince and his men saw that they were trying to escape, they attacked more fiercely.
Mu Qing did not run away immediately, but asked: "What are you going to do?"
"None of your business!" Yin Li got angry when she saw him dithering, "I'll cover your retreat!"
Lu Yunjue said in a hoarse voice: "Brother, I will carry it together!"
"No!" Mu Qing wanted to protect his brother behind him, but found that he couldn't pull his brother at all.
Although the battle situation was critical, Lu Yunjue couldn't help but smile: "Brother, if you want to have a chance to snatch the victory from me, you need to practice martial arts again."
The prince sneered and shouted, "Want to run?! I want all of you to stay here!"
Mu Qing was about to persuade him again when he heard a sound of breaking air from the study. It was a book thrown at his head by Jiang Yao.
Jiang Yao poked her head out of the tunnel and cursed, "No one can leave if you keep nagging!"
The situation was critical, and Mu Qing had no time to say anything more. He could only anxiously glance at the two people guarding the door, and then escort everyone into the tunnel.
After entering the tunnel, everyone rushed into Liu Se's room first.
Mu Qing frowned and asked, "Xin'er, which direction is the escape route you mentioned?"
Hu Xiner is in better condition now because the effect of Yu Lu Pills has gradually taken effect and she has the strength to speak.
She led everyone out of Liu Se's room, and then rushed outside. Suddenly, she heard a cry of "Ouch!" It was Lu's mother who was exhausted and sprained her ankle.
Her lips trembled, and she closed her eyes in despair: "Mu'er, mother can't walk anymore. I don't know when the prince's people will rush over. Please leave me here, I won't be a burden to you!"
Thinking that Yun Jue was still fighting desperately outside, her heart ached terribly, and she wished she could die together with her son whom she had reunited with after a long separation.
"Mom, what nonsense are you talking about?" Mu Qing's face changed and he immediately carried Lu's mother on his back.
Jiang Yao looked at Hu Xin'er and said, "Keep leading the way!"
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