I heard that the army that suppressed Prince Rong will soon return to the capital, and once they return, the chances of victory will be even smaller.
At present, the court's capable generals and large armies have been dispatched in four directions, leaving the court at its most vulnerable. Wei Jingzhong, in alliance with the Crown Prince, suddenly launched a palace coup.
Emperor Hui listened to the reports from the Imperial Guards time and time again.
"Report! Only the women and young children remain in the Wei household."
"Report! The Crown Prince's residence is deserted, and there is a secret passage beneath the study."
"Report! General Yue Xingyun is fighting the rebels outside the south city, but he is no match for them and is seriously wounded."
"Report!"
News kept arriving, and Emperor Hui kept tapping his fingers lightly on the dragon table. His face was expressionless, but every occasional pause made everyone's hearts leap into their throats.
Anxious and uneasy, awaiting the final result.
The rebels had done their homework thoroughly, and fought fiercely with the soldiers of the Military Command both inside and outside the city gates. People kept falling, while reinforcements from both sides kept arriving.
Jin Ge hurriedly ran to the outside of the Hall of Diligent Governance.
"Your Majesty, the Empress requests an audience!" The imperial guards at the gate entered the hall to report.
"I won't see her!" Emperor Hui said to Hua Zisheng with a gloomy face, "Make her stay obediently in the Empress's Palace."
Hua Zisheng stepped forward and stood on the steps at the entrance of the Qinzheng Hall, saying to Jin Ge standing below, "Why are you causing trouble at a time like this?"
"Her Majesty the Empress wishes to face this together with His Majesty," Jin Ge pleaded. "Chief Steward Hua, please inform His Majesty."
Hua Zisheng sneered, "Jinge, tell the Empress that if she still cherishes the Emperor and Empress's feelings, then she should stay put and stop plotting."
Jin Ge cried and said, "But Your Highness was unaware that the Crown Prince and Lord Wei had raised an army. Your Highness is innocent."
Hua Zisheng laughed contemptuously and said, "Innocent? Ha~ Jin Ge, His Majesty is benevolent. He did not hang the Empress on the city wall to persuade her to surrender. He has already done more than enough. Do you expect His Majesty to be grateful to her?"
Do you really want His Majesty to be manipulated by the Wei family? Do you even dare to try and control His Majesty? That's utterly ridiculous! Get out of here! *Tui*
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