The Queen Mother looked at the Queen without changing her expression and said calmly, "I didn't want to come here, but what happened in the Yangxin Palace that made you go to such great lengths at night?"
The Queen laughed coldly and said, "Of course something big has happened. The Emperor is suddenly feeling unwell, so I have to take close care of him to prevent any accidents."
At this time, Su Jinyue was pushed to the front by Murong Shuo. Facing the Queen's scrutiny, she was calm and composed, her eyes as tranquil as water.
She turned to Murong Shuo and ordered, "Take her to the inner hall and don't let her leave even a step."
Murong Shuo nodded in agreement and walked slowly towards the inner hall with Su Jinyue.
When passing by the queen, Su Jinyue deliberately slowed down her pace, looked at Murong Shuo, and strode into the inner hall.
In the inner hall, the atmosphere was solemn. The emperor's breathing on the dragon couch was intermittent, and he seemed unusually weak.
Murong Shuo glanced around and said to Su Jinyue in a low voice, "Wait here for a while, don't be impulsive."
Su Jinyue nodded slightly to show that she understood.
At this moment, a sharp sound of metal friction suddenly came from outside the hall, followed by a fierce fight with weapons colliding!
The queen's face changed suddenly and she immediately ordered people to check the situation.
"My queen, it's bad! The prince's men have attacked us. They raided the east gate!"
At this moment, the queen could no longer remain calm, with anger and fear flashing in her eyes. She hurriedly ordered: "Immediately mobilize all the guards and make sure to stop the prince's troops!"
At this moment, the Queen ordered someone to take the Queen Mother, the Virtuous Consort and the little princess back to the Yangxin Palace!
She let her confidants and palace maids suppress the Queen Mother and Consort Xian.
She sat on a high seat, "With you in my hands, I don't believe that the prince will ignore your safety when he breaks in!"
Su Jinyue's hands were tied, and she stood aside and said, "Empress, you have made a mistake. If you turn back now, it won't be a big mistake."
The queen sneered and pointed her armored finger at Su Jinyue, "What do you know?!"
"Everything that I conspired with Xijiang was ruined by a little girl like you!"
"Do you think you can live now? Do you think I want to let you go?!"
The Queen narrowed her eyes and said, "If you were not still useful to the Second Prince, I would have taught you to stab you with three swords and six holes, and let you die here!"
At this moment, the sounds of fighting outside the palace became more intense, and the Queen Mother's calmness formed a sharp contrast with the Queen's anxiety!
The atmosphere in the inner hall was extremely tense.
Su Jinyue took a deep breath and sneered at the queen, "Your Majesty, even if you cut me into pieces, you will not succeed. Do you know why?"
Su Jinyue gently raised her bound hands and smiled, "Because behind the entire continent, there are not only the prince's people, but also the righteous hearts of the entire court."
"nonsense!"
The queen stood up suddenly, her face gloomy, "Human hearts? There is no such thing as human hearts in this world. It's nothing but strength and power!"
At this moment, a loud voice came from outside the palace: "Mother! Release the Imperial Grandmother!"
Bang!
The door of the hall was pushed open and several guards were hacked to the ground.
Crown Prince Murong Jun appeared in the Yangxin Palace under the protection of his attendants.
The queen was shocked and took two steps back, looking at the prince in disbelief, "You... aren't you seriously injured?!"
Crown Prince Murong Jun slowly stepped into the Yangxin Palace. His body was stained with blood, but his expression was as calm as a mountain.
His eyes swept across the Queen Mother, Concubine Xian, and the bound Su Jinyue, and finally fell on the Queen, and said coldly: "Mother, although Chen can't believe it, you have finally come to this step."
The queen's face suddenly changed, with panic and viciousness flashing in her eyes: "Jun'er, you are really no longer my Jun'er!"
"I made all these arrangements for you! To allow you to ascend the throne and replace that weak and incompetent emperor!"
The prince smiled coldly: "Ascend the throne? Mother, do you think this kingdom can be obtained through conspiracy and intrigue?"
"I'm afraid you're not doing this for me, but for your so-called power and status!"
The queen's face became increasingly gloomy. She gritted her teeth and said coldly, "Since you are unwilling to listen to my mother's painstaking efforts, then don't blame me for being ruthless! Come, capture the prince for me!"
At her command, the secret guards lurking in the hall suddenly jumped out, and the flashes of swords and sabers crisscrossed the hall!
The guards behind Murong Jun quickly fought back, and for a moment the sound of killing rang out in the Yangxin Palace!
"Protect the Queen Mother!" Murong Jun shouted coldly, and drew his sword himself to block the fierce attack of a secret guard.
Su Jinyue seized the opportunity of the chaos and quickly untied the knot on her wrist, trying to protect the Empress Dowager and Concubine Xian!
At this moment, a dart flew accurately towards her chest!
"careful!"
In the chaos, after Su Jinyue saw the dart, she only had time to close her eyes before she heard a bang and the dart was knocked to the ground!
When Su Jinyue opened her eyes again, she saw Xiao Duo in military uniform protecting her, and he pierced a guard with one sword!
"Are you okay?!" Xiao Duo said coldly.
Su Jinyue shook her head, "It's nothing, don't worry about me, I still have medicine and they can't get close to me!"
Xiao Duo sneered and turned to look at the queen who was still directing the secret guards to attack. His eyes were filled with murderous intent. "Queen, is it time to end this drama?"
As he spoke, he swung his sword suddenly, and his figure shuttled between the secret guards like an eagle. The sword light was like snow, and every strike was precise and deadly!
Several secret guards were forced back in an instant and fell to the ground!
At this time, Murong Jun and his guards gradually gained the upper hand, and the secret guards were defeated.
The sounds of fighting outside the palace gradually subsided, and it was obvious that the prince's troops had completely controlled the situation.
The queen's face turned pale, and she stepped back with a flickering look in her eyes. "Xiao Duo, don't forget that I am the prince's biological mother! If you dare to attack me, no one in the world will tolerate you!"
Xiao Duo stopped and stared at the queen coldly, his eyes like a cold blade, "I don't know whether the world can tolerate me."
"But you have committed treason and regicide, which has violated the laws of heaven and the country. Even if you are the prince's biological mother, you will not be lucky today!"
He was covered in blood, standing in front of the palace like a jade-faced Shura, holding a long sword and speaking coldly to the queen: "Now that most of the traitors have been captured, your Majesty, you should surrender!"
The queen shook her head suddenly, "No! I have Murong Shuo with me! My people are already outside trapping you, you should just surrender!"
The prince's eyes were full of disappointment. He stepped forward and pressed down the sword in Xiao Duo's hand, looking at the queen, "Mother, I want to persuade you to turn back and stop being stubborn!"