Chapter 859 Leaving the Palace
Shi Qingrong's words undoubtedly persuaded the others. Duan Zhiru and the others couldn't help but glance at the Queen standing in the palace. Although they also felt that the Queen was in the palace, the two might not dare to do anything, but...
"The queen is cunning and must be guarded against."
Duan Zhiru lowered his voice: "Although she is in our hands, don't forget her previous methods."
Wang Huailu's expression also changed, remembering that the queen had once suppressed the aristocratic families and even used the lives of the King of England's family to intimidate the court without hesitation. This person's methods were not inferior to those of the new emperor at all.
Now is a critical moment, and it is impossible to keep the people in Yongzhao Palace. But if we let them leave the palace like this, there is no guarantee that there will be no accidents.
Wang Huailu hesitated and said tentatively, "Since the Queen only asked them to escort Madam Cui and appease Wu Kui and the others, why not let us send a few people to accompany them for protection?"
"Right now, the world is in chaos. There's a funeral in the palace, and the news of His Majesty's disappearance has spread. There's no guarantee that there won't be people in the capital who might harbor dissent. These two girls alone are bound to be weak. If they run into any trouble, our people can protect them."
Mrs. Cui's expression changed slightly, and Qian Qiyue and the others standing inside also frowned tightly.
Tang Ning agreed: "Okay."
Wang Huailu was stunned: "Does the Queen agree?"
"Why, if I don't agree, will you be willing to release him?"
"Tang Ning" said with a cold expression, "It's already late, and the news about Xinde Palace has spread. I don't want to see chaos in the capital, and I don't want you to find an opportunity to break your promise and not pass on the message to Mu Nanguan to search for His Majesty."
She paused and warned:
"If you want to send someone to follow us, please do so. However, I advise you not to try to contact Wu Kui and the others."
"Although Your Majesty has given me all the troops in the capital, those people are ultimately loyal to Your Majesty. If they find out that it was you who made the move in Southern Qi and that I have been placed under house arrest by you, don't blame me for not warning you if they cause any trouble."
The faces of several people in the courtyard froze. When the Queen agreed to let them send someone to follow, they were delighted and thought about whether they could take the opportunity to capture Wu Kui and others to eliminate future troubles. However, the Queen's words shattered all their dreams.
Liang Guangyi waved his hand: "Alright, send them off." He glanced casually behind him: "Liang Song, you personally take some people to escort Madam Cui and the two girls out of the palace. Unless there are special circumstances, you must not be rude to them. Instruct the Cui family not to embarrass Madam Cui."
Liang Song is a middle-aged man who has been following Liang Guangyi. He is dressed in an ordinary long gown and looks taciturn, except for his pair of bright eyes.
Everyone present knew that Liang Song was Liang Guangyi's close follower. He had been following Liang Guangyi and protecting him closely for many years. His kung fu was top-notch even in the martial arts world. Liang Guangyi asked him to go personally to "escort" Madam Cui, and Duan Zhiru and the others were relieved.
Liang Song stepped forward: "Mrs. Cui, please come in."
When Madam Cui saw that she could leave, her heart suddenly relaxed. She turned back and bowed towards the palace: "Thank you, Her Majesty, for your protection."
The person in the palace said, "No need to thank me. It was me who dragged you into this mess. I have already told them that I will not touch you or the Cui family. When you return, you don't have to worry about the affairs of the palace anymore. Just take good care of yourself."
Mrs. Cui seemed moved and bowed deeply with red eyes.
"Tang Ning" said, "Yue Jian, you and Dan Zhu should take good care of Madam Cui, and comfort Wu Kui and the others. Don't let them cause any trouble."
Yue Jian and Dan Zhu bowed at the same time: "Don't worry, your Majesty, I understand."
When Liang Song led Madam Cui and the others out, the people who had originally gathered in front of Yongzhao Palace made way. Yue Jian and Dan Zhu stood on Madam Cui's left and right, and behind them were the people who "escorted" them. When they walked past Duan Zhiru and the others, the person standing next to Wang Huailu suddenly slashed at Dan Zhu with a sword.
As soon as the sound of breaking air was heard, Danzhu turned around to avoid it. When he raised his hand, there was a "whoosh" sound from his sleeve, and a cold light shot out and instantly penetrated into the man's neck.
With a muffled groan, the person who had just attacked fell to the ground with a thud, and stopped breathing instantly.
“Swish!!”
The people around raised their swords in unison. Duan Zhiru and the others were also shocked, and those who were originally protecting the queen in front of the palace also showed ferocious expressions in an instant.
Yue Jian was as fast as a shadow and appeared beside Wang Huailu in a flash, with the short blade in her hand about to fall on his head.
"Wait a minute!"
"Yue Jian!"
Wang Huailu and the Queen spoke almost at the same time.
The sharp blade in Yue Jian's hand was hanging precariously half an inch in front of Wang Huailu's forehead. The sword wind had already cut his skin. Wang Huailu, with a face full of fear, held up his bleeding head and said hurriedly: "It's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding. I just want to tell Madam Cui not to wander around after leaving the palace..."
"Tang Ning" said in a cold voice: "It is not Lord Wang's turn to worry about Madam Cui. The people of the aristocratic family are not all dead. Lord Wang, I don't like misunderstandings."
Wang Huailu saw that the queen was clearly furious. The short blade in front of his forehead could have killed him if it had advanced even half an inch. He lowered his head in embarrassment and said, "It is my fault. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
"Tang Ning" snorted coldly: "Yue Jian."
Yue Jian put away the short blade. The cold light flashed on her wrist and instantly disappeared into the wide cuffs. No one could see where she went. She looked at Wang Huailu expressionlessly, then turned back to Madam Cui and the other woman, and said to Liang Song, "Are you not leaving yet?"
Liang Song's tense expression relaxed. Seeing Liang Guangyi nod at him, he turned around and led Madam Cui and the other two away.
After everyone left, "Tang Ning" turned around and walked into the hall, and half of the people who were originally guarding the hall retreated into the hall. The others dispersed and looked at the people outside with vigilance.
Duan Zhiru breathed a sigh of relief and pulled Wang Huailu: "Are you crazy?"
At that moment, he really thought that Wang Huailu would die on the spot.
Wang Huailu wiped his forehead with a handkerchief and whispered, "I'm also worried about problems."
After he said this, Duan Zhiru and the others were stunned for a moment, and then they understood what he meant. Yue Jian was fine, as they had seen the people serving the queen before, but the other one named Danzhu had never appeared before.
She had kept her head down and hadn't spoken a word since she came out of the hall. Wang Huailu was afraid that someone would sneak out, so he suddenly ordered people to take action. But just now, he saw that Danzhu was agile and ruthless in killing people. She didn't hesitate at all when she saw blood. It was obvious that this was not her first time killing someone.
Wang Huailu covered the bleeding area and said, "But fortunately, there is no problem anymore. With Liang Xiang's men following them, there is no need to worry about anything happening."
Liang Guangyi glanced at him with a meaningful look: "Alright, since they have already left, you don't have to stay here. Just let the people below watch over you. You can follow me and leave. The affairs of the court need to be arranged as soon as possible."
Duan Zhiru and the others were excited when they heard this and were ready to reward them according to their merits!
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