As the "rioters" drew ever closer, Cui Boyong and Madam Zheng were filled with despair.
Cui Boyong was filled with regret: He shouldn't have sent out all his troops.
Previously, he only thought about sending more people to completely take over the Yue Prince's Mansion.
Now things are much better; all the retainers have gone to the Yue King's mansion, leaving only a few guards in the governor's mansion.
This allowed the rioters to move as if they were in an empty place.
Cui Boyong, used to a life of luxury, was out of breath after running just a few steps.
Finally, he stumbled and fell to the ground.
"My life is over!"
Unable to get up, and with the rioters so close, Cui Boyong simply closed his eyes and awaited death.
"Quick! Tie him up!"
Just as Cui Boyong was despairing and waiting to die, he heard someone shout.
Immediately afterwards, someone rushed up to him and tied his limbs with rope.
"No...don't kill me?"
A sudden glimmer of hope arose in Cui Boyong's heart.
Although he was also worried that the person behind it all had other schemes.
But, it's always good to live a little longer.
As long as he is alive, he has a chance to escape.
...
"Your Highness! These rioters are too arrogant. You should go to the inner courtyard to rest for a while."
The rioters in the Yue Prince's mansion seemed to have lost their minds, each one acting like a madman.
Despite their fearless attacks, some managed to break through the guards' blockade on the high walls and climb into the courtyard.
While continuing to fight the guards, these people also managed to send one or two people to lift the door bolt.
The latch was lifted, and the heavy door was opened.
Wow!
The rioters blocking the gate rushed in, howling like wild beasts.
The guards dared not relax their vigilance and bravely went to meet them.
The two sides then engaged in a real fight.
ah!
Screams echoed throughout the room.
Pfft!
Fresh blood spurted out.
The fight was intense, and the scene was extremely brutal.
Even Zhou Wencheng, a grown man, felt his legs go weak just looking at it.
He clenched his fists, barely managing to maintain a semblance of composure.
However, his voice still trembled slightly, "Your Highness, your status is too high, it's really not appropriate for you to take such a risk here."
His Highness the Prince of Yue has been deposed, and Princess Xie is now the leader of the Prince of Yue's residence.
If she were injured or frightened by the rioters, the entire Yue Prince's Mansion would be affected.
"No problem! I want to see just how arrogant these rioters really are!"
Xie Yuan's expression was cold and solemn, and his voice was steady.
She was afraid too.
As a child who grew up in peacetime, she had only ever seen fighting scenes in movies and TV shows.
In real life, when had she ever seen such a scene of swords clashing and blood flying everywhere?
However, Xie Yuan knew even more clearly that this was something she had to go through.
If she wanted to become a leader and have sufficient status and position in the Great Zhou Dynasty, she had to endure what ordinary people could not.
She wants to break through her own limitations!
"Sister! Sister!!"
Just as Xie Yuan was trying his best to remain calm and aloof while observing the battle, a childish voice rang out.
Xie Yuan's expression changed drastically. She hurriedly turned her head and saw Xie Zhen, the little dumpling, rushing towards her with a small wooden sword.
Granny Zhao hurriedly chased after her.
"Ah Zhen, what brings you here?"
Xie Yuan stood up and hugged his chubby little brother.
"Sister, I want to protect you!"
Another year passed, and Xie Zhen was now five years old.
However, he is still a chubby little dumpling.
The only difference is that he's gotten a bit bigger than last year.
Of course, they've grown up, becoming more well-behaved and sensible.
Xie Zhen felt, "I am a man, I must protect my elder sister and elder brother!"
With her little belly sticking out, Xie Zhen showed off her little wooden sword and said in a childish voice, "Big sister, look, I have a weapon!"
Xie Yuan's gaze fell on the toy wooden sword, and his forehead twitched involuntarily a few times.
Uh, this little wooden sword isn't even enough to tickle those rioters.
"Ah Zhen, be good! But you're still young, so you have to listen to your older sister!"
Xie Yuan patted the little fat boy's round head, looked up, and glanced at Granny Zhao, who was panting heavily from running.
Despite her unsteady breathing, Granny Zhao hurriedly said, "Miss, it's all my fault. I didn't keep a close eye on the young master."
Xie Yuan waved his hand, "Now is not the time to talk about these things. The rioters have rushed in. Although there are guards, it is still not safe."
Xie Yuan originally wanted Zhao Mama to take Xie Zhen back.
But seeing the rioters who were already bloodthirsty, she suddenly felt that keeping Xie Zhen by her side seemed to be a safer option.
"Fine! You should come with me."
Xie Yuan said something to Granny Zhao, and then carried Xie Yuan back to his seat.
She was surrounded by a circle of guards.
Those frantically fighting mobs couldn't even touch Xie Yuan's clothes.
"Sister, don't be afraid! I...I'll protect you!"
Xie Zhen was a little scared; after all, he was just a child.
Witnessing such a bloody scene was an absolute challenge for him.
Its small, chubby body trembled involuntarily.
Xie Yuan felt heartbroken and hugged Xie Zhen tightly.
She raised her hand and pulled Xie Zhen's head into her arms. "Yes, thank you, Zhen. Zhen is a brave little man!"
"However, Ah-Zhen needs to rest well first and conserve her energy so that she can protect her older sister."
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