After Luo Lingyue exchanged the Li sisters for the Emperor and Empress Youli, she immediately arranged for them to be escorted back to the capital. She knew that these two people were of noble status and their safety must be ensured.
So, a team of elite soldiers acted quickly and carefully escorted the emperor and empress to the capital.
After handling the matter, Luo Lingyue and Xiao Jinghan began searching for Jia Guang's whereabouts. However, Jia Guang seemed to have vanished without a trace. They traversed the streets and alleys, the mountains and forests, searching for any possible clues, but to no avail.
Just as they were engaged in a fierce battle with Chu Chengli's troops, the Crown Prince of Yuewu unexpectedly led his army in a fierce attack on Nanyi. This sudden change caught everyone off guard.
Upon learning of this, Emperor Wu quickly sent a messenger with instructions, demanding that they temporarily suspend their pursuit of Chu Chengli and Li Mingfu and instead concentrate their forces on supporting Nanyi. Xiao Jinghan accepted the order without hesitation and immediately led the army to Nanyi with Luo Lingyue.
Along the way, the soldiers' morale was high and their steps were firm, fully aware of the importance of this mission. Xiao Jinghan silently prayed that he could reach Nanyi in time to stop the enemy's attack and protect the people. Luo Lingyue followed closely beside him, her gaze firm, determined to face this crisis together with him.
Chu Chengli gazed into the distance, a gratified smile on his face. "Xuemei and Xuelan are truly our lucky stars! Yesterday they told me they felt the child kicking them. I didn't expect Xiao Jinghan to retreat today! It seems Xiao Jinghan is also wary of Jiaguang."
Li Mingfu frowned slightly, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes: "Yes, but we still haven't found Jia Guang. If he is here, why should we be afraid of Da Zhao's troops?"
Chu Chengli patted Li Mingfu on the shoulder and consoled him, "Mr. Jiaguang must have his own affairs to attend to. I believe he will show up at the critical moment. Furthermore, we have received the good news that Xiao Jinghan has withdrawn his troops, which is already encouraging enough."
Inside the Yuewu Palace, the Emperor sat on the Dragon Throne with a gloomy expression, angrily demanding, "What is the Crown Prince doing? How dare he launch a war against Dazhao without my consent? Go! Summon the Crown Prince to see me immediately!"
Soon, a eunuch hurried over and respectfully reported: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived."
The emperor's expression turned even uglier when he heard this, and he said coldly, "Let him in."
Huyan Rujun walked into the hall and saw the emperor's angry expression. His heart sank, but he remained calm.
As soon as the emperor saw Huyan Rujun, he burst into a rage, "Rujun! Do you still have me, your father, in your heart? Declaring war on Nanyi? Have you been robbed of your brain by a dog?"
Huyan Rujun bowed his head in silence. The emperor continued his accusation, "Do you understand the magnitude of this war? Relations between the two nations will become strained, and the people will suffer. As the crown prince, don't you understand the consequences?"
Huyan Rujun finally couldn't help but explain, "Father, I have no other choice but to make this decision. The Nanyi have been eyeing us covetously, and their troops are frequently mobilizing, clearly plotting something. If we don't act, I'm afraid we'll suffer even greater losses."
After hearing this, the emperor calmed down a bit and thought for a moment before saying, "Even so, you should have discussed this with me first instead of making a decision on your own. You must reflect on this matter carefully and never make the same mistake again. If you do it again, I will depose you!"
Huyan Rujun had a gloomy face, his complexion was as black as the bottom of a pot, and a slight sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth: "How dare you disrespect me!" He bent his five fingers into the shape of claws and grabbed the emperor in mid-air!
The emperor was caught in mid-air by him, his eyes full of fear and despair. The terrible person in front of him was definitely not his son Huyan Rujun!
The emperor's body was twisted almost beyond recognition by the prince's powerful innate energy. He struggled in agony, saying with difficulty, "Who... who are you? Where is my... Rujun...?"
Huyan Rujun laughed crazily, "Haha! I would have torn your son into pieces and eaten him whole! Hahaha!"
The emperor felt as if his soul was being pulled out of his body. He begged for mercy in horror, "Please... let me go!"
Hu Yanrujun's face was grim, his eyes flashing with madness as he walked towards the emperor step by step. Every step was filled with murderous intent and determination.
"You beg me now? It's too late!" His voice was low and threatening, as if it came from the depths of hell.
As he finished speaking, the emperor's body suddenly lost its support and fell to the ground with a bang.
At this moment, Huyan Rujun's body began to change. A puff of black smoke emerged from his body, gradually gathering into a cloud of mist. The mist swirled and gradually transformed into the appearance of a strange man.
This strange man had a stern face, his eyes revealing an unspeakable evil. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a smug smile.
"Hahahaha... Now I am the real crown prince of Yuewu Kingdom, and the Huyan royal family will become my puppets!" His laughter echoed in the palace, making people feel creepy.
He turned his gaze outside the hall, a sinister smile appearing on the corner of his mouth.
"Next, it's your turn..." He muttered to himself, a cunning glint in his eyes. He seemed to be planning how to deal with the people outside.
The whole scene was filled with a terrifying atmosphere, making people shudder, as if a terrible nightmare was about to happen.
Overnight, the Yuewu royal family was transformed into unconscious puppets, like the walking dead. Their eyes were empty, their movements were stiff and mechanical, and they had completely lost their sense of self.
The next morning, the atmosphere in the court was unusually solemn. Huyan Rujun sat steadily on the dragon throne, his face frighteningly gloomy, his eyes gleaming with a sinister light. He spoke grimly, "Your Majesty is gravely ill and unable to handle state affairs. From today on, I will serve as regent!"
The moment these words were spoken, the entire court, both civil and military, was shocked. They looked at each other, filled with unease and confusion. However, Huyan Rujun didn't give them much time to think. He immediately issued an order: "Grand Marshal, listen to my command. I command you to lead your troops to attack Beiliu immediately! You must capture Beiliu in the shortest possible time!"
The ministers were in an uproar, all debating. At that moment, the Prime Minister stepped forward, cupped his hands, and advised, "Your Highness, I'm afraid it's inappropriate to act so rashly. Attacking two countries simultaneously will inevitably plunge the people into the turmoil of war! Please reconsider your actions, Your Highness!"
Huyan Rujun looked at the Prime Minister coldly, a sneer on his lips: "Prime Minister, what do you mean? Do you want to disobey my order?"
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