Until daybreak and the smoke of battle subsided.
Amidst the sounds of hacking and slashing, the once bustling Forbidden City gradually returned to tranquility. Only when the soldiers, who had fought valiantly, could no longer lift their swords due to their aching hands, did they finally suppress the rebels completely.
As dawn broke, a not-so-dazzling firework exploded, signaling to Xiao Ziwu inside the palace that he had subdued the rebel army.
Outside the palace, the magnificent Prince Qi's mansion had long been surrounded. Yang Yong and his men finally received the signal and rushed into the mansion to search it.
But they found the place completely deserted.
All the gold, silver and valuables were taken away.
In a side room of the Qi Prince's mansion, the secret passage door was wide open.
"Xiao Limin has escaped." Yang Yong went straight into the capital to meet Xiao Ziwu, cupped his hands and said succinctly, "Mu Chengye has also disappeared without a trace."
Mu Chengye, that old fox, immediately fled when he sensed the situation was turning against him. His lackey, Liao Ming, was abandoned without hesitation. When Yang Yong led his men in, Liao Ming was still enjoying himself on top of a woman, completely unaware of his impending doom!
Xiao Ziwu's longsword was still dripping with blood, but his robes were as clean as ever. He stood outside the main hall of Chuxiu Palace, his dark eyes gleaming, looking down without giving any response.
Yang Yong followed his gaze downwards and saw Xiao Ziyan's head, severed from his body, lying on the ground in a state of utter terror. He must have died with immense fear in his heart.
Yang Yong was a military general who did not stay in the capital often and did not know the relationship between the two brothers. He awkwardly said, "Your Highness, please accept my condolences."
Xiao Ziwu's lips curled into a mocking smile, his eyebrows slightly raised. He looked at Yang Yong expressionlessly and said, "Drag the corpse away and chop it up to feed the dogs."
Yang Yong: "..."
So Your Highness isn't grieving, but rather quite pleased?
Everything seemed to have settled down, except for the unexpected turn of events, with Xiao Limin escaping.
However, all his elite generals were captured, and all his wealth was left in the capital. Xiao Ziwu simply ordered his men to search for them with all their might and then left it to his own devices.
Most of the palace servants were killed or wounded in the battle, and the remaining palace maids rushed to Linhua Palace.
Xiao Ziwu carried the blood-dripping longsword and strode towards Linhua Palace. Only after washing away the unpleasant smell of blood did he dare to go to the Siye Mansion to see his beloved child.
Outside Linhua Palace, a large number of palace maids knelt on the ground.
As soon as Xiao Ziwu entered, he heard everyone greet him in unison, "Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."
The second prince, Xiao Ziyan, was completely dead, and the emperor also died soon after.
Xiao Ziwu, the only surviving emperor, was the only choice to succeed to the throne. The palace maids wisely changed their address to His Majesty the Emperor after the enthronement ceremony.
Xiao Ziwu, his face expressionless, instructed Chang Lai and Chang Wang, who were standing there dumbfounded, to prepare hot water.
Hearing this, a bold and clever palace maid took the opportunity to crawl forward on her knees and said in a high-pitched, delicate voice, "Let this servant help His Highness the Crown Prince bathe and change his clothes."
She was quite pretty, with delicate features on her small, pointed face, making her an extremely attractive woman. Her shapely figure was low to the ground, and her slender waist looked particularly soft and alluring.
The palace maids kneeling behind her were furious that this vixen had stolen their thunder, and they secretly cursed themselves for being so dense and not seizing such a good opportunity!
Bathing is the most romantic time. If you can make the Crown Prince lose his composure and have sex with her on the spot, it will be like becoming a phoenix on a branch!
The palace maid, named Chaowen, blushed, lost in her own pleasant daydreams. She was completely unaware that Xiao Ziwu didn't even spare a glance for her.
“This woman deliberately approached me; she must have been bribed by the rebels and has some ulterior motive.” A hint of coldness flashed in Xiao Ziwu’s eyes, and his lips tightened: “Guards, take her away and interrogate her severely.”
She was convicted with just one sentence.
Chao Wen, who was busy showing off her stunning figure, was so frightened that her face turned pale as paper!
"This servant is innocent! Your Highness, spare my life!!"
They were roughly dragged away by the hands of the Imperial Guards. The people below were trembling with fear, and they no longer dared to have any thoughts of climbing the social ladder.
At this moment, I just want to minimize my presence.
Xiao Ziwu said no more and left, covered in a chilly, frosty haze.
In the future, more and more women will come to offer themselves to him, so only by being ruthless can he stop his sweetheart from having wild thoughts.
After this ordeal, they'll be more obedient.
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Tianyun was carried back to the Siye Mansion by Xiao Ziwu yesterday evening.
Having traveled a long and arduous journey, and for some reason, she had been feeling unusually sleepy these past few days, not even knowing when His Highness had sent her back to her residence.
When she woke up this morning, she saw Qin sitting on the edge of the bed with a happy expression, looking at her with loving eyes.
Tianyun lazily snuggled against the silky soft mattress and skillfully coaxed Qin Shi, "It's still most comfortable at home."
Madam Qin's eyes narrowed as she stroked the girl's slightly flushed face, feigning a reproach, "You little ungrateful brat, how dare you say such things! Who was it that left a letter and dared to travel thousands of miles alone without a word?"
"Mother, your daughter knows she was wrong."
The sound buried under the covers was muffled, without any struggle, and she quickly admitted her mistake without any backbone.
Qin's anger was completely dispelled by her mischievous appearance. She felt both annoyed and amused, and could only pinch her nose in exasperation.
"You're quite clever!"
Tianyun smiled sweetly, wrinkling her little nose, knowing that she had passed her mother's test.
Madam Qin sighed softly, "His Highness the Crown Prince is waiting in the guest hall. He knows you're still asleep and won't let me wake you. I've really spoiled you, you little lazybones!"
"Your Highness?"
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