Chapter 152: The Double Ninth Festival Sacrifice Event (Part 4)
The sword cut ten feet long, the round altar collapsed, and the young eunuch was split into two halves in an instant, and blood stained the ground.
Fortunately, Su Changan's sword intent, which had been cultivated for three months, was slashed in the middle. No one was standing there, otherwise who knows what would have happened.
But even so, the nearby officials were still frightened. They took several steps back and fell to the ground in fear, their eyes full of horror as they looked at the shallow but shocking knife marks.
Especially Yang Guofu, who was the closest to the scene. Because the crack on the ground passed by him, he was naturally frightened to the point that his lips turned blue and purple, and he sat down on the ground.
Yan Jingqing tried to support him, but when he saw the knife cutting on the ground and the bloody scene of the little eunuch, he felt like vomiting, but he held it back.
There were many officials like Yan Jingqing who looked at the horrific scene on the ground with pale faces and almost vomited.
If I hadn't known that Your Majesty was here, I would have been unwilling to do this for fear of being disrespectful in front of the saint.
but
Although it is true.
However, when Su Changan slashed with the knife, everyone present was shocked.
One knife can reach dozens of meters!
Didn’t we agree that Su Changan, you are weak and unable to take care of yourself, and you are suffering from an incurable disease? ! !
How come you have this ability!
Moreover, he just threw such a huge tripod directly into the sky with one hand!
This strength.
And this knife!
No matter how you look at it, this is not what a sick person should have!
Among them, the Eighth Prince looked at the long knife marks on the ground with horror.
The cut wasn't deep, only about the depth of a finger, but the power of the cut was so great.
The Eighth Prince swallowed and looked at Su Changan above.
Fleeing here from Yan?
Didn’t have enough food and almost starved to death on the road?
My brother was killed by thieves?
You only started practicing martial arts in the past few months?
Bullshit!!
How could a village girl who had escaped from war have such literary talent, be able to write such poems and novels, and even make such rouge?
How could a village girl who almost starved to death become so skilled in swordplay after practicing for a few months? There are so many people in the martial arts world, and countless geniuses, how could someone reach this level after practicing for a few months!
Be it his literary talent, those clever ideas, or his martial arts, could he not have acquired them by studying and practicing martial arts since childhood?
The Eighth Prince no longer looked at Su Changan, but looked at the knife on the ground.
But he became even more certain in his heart that this woman must be the helper left behind by the dead royal brother.
And at this moment, the Eighth Prince had actually been thinking about the situation in the capital, because inexplicably, everything had changed since Su Changan suddenly appeared.
Not only did the previously weak empress suddenly become strong, but many ministers came out to support her!
Even the powerful empress dowager became less and less powerful, and even the old man, the Grand Tutor, began to be timid and control his subordinates.
As for those noble families who were jumping around before, they became quiet and even somewhat obedient.
Therefore, the Eighth Prince has always thought that Su Changan is the backup left by his royal brother, but he has never been 100% sure.
But now.
The Eighth Prince looked at Su Changan who was protecting the empress and was completely certain.
He was even more grateful in his heart that after he was used as a knife in the beginning, he ignored them and did not deliberately target Su Changan.
This is the backup plan left by my brother. When that bastard was alive, several brothers said to kill the entire family, so they killed them all. How could they not kill those who were left behind after he died?
When thinking about this, the Eighth Prince, who had been thinking that he must not leave the capital, was a little moved and wondered whether it was time to leave.
The Taifu's expression remained calm. After just one look at his son's embarrassed appearance, he continued to keep his head down, as steady as a rock. While thinking about Su Changan's matter, he was thinking more about today's events.
Su Zimu was right next to the Grand Tutor. Although he was a little unlucky as a lot of dust fell on his head when the cauldron exploded just now, it was not a big deal.
At that moment, he looked at the knife marks on the ground, then at the little eunuch who was covered with something by the Huanglong Guards, and Su Changan.
He was naturally shocked.
Because he remembered that Su Changan had just started practicing martial arts, and he also asked Yan Yunxiao about Su Changan's progress in martial arts training, and the answer he got was that it was so-so.
Su Zimu naturally smiled helplessly, but he also felt that it was good. Practicing martial arts to strengthen the body was better than his second daughter who was weak and thin. The eldest girl's health was the most important.
But
Is this sloppy?
This one seems to be even more powerful than my fourth brother’s wife.
In addition, there are people like Li Chunfang and Cao Shen, as well as those old ministers who have taken up idle positions, such as Duke of Qi, Mr. Gao, etc.
Naturally, he was shocked at the moment.
You look at me, I look at you, and finally I look at Su Changan who is holding a knife. I don’t know what to say.
As for the officials under the Queen Mother, when they saw the young eunuch coming out, they thought that this eunuch would not say anything, but then they saw that eunuch took out a fire starter and rushed towards the brazier.
Hope suddenly ignited in my heart.
But Su Changan's knife, killing the young eunuch, completely extinguished the little hope that they had just ignited!
The common people outside could not see a thing. They knew something must have happened, but they were blocked by the imperial guards. No matter how hard they tried, they could not see what was happening inside.
Take it for granted
It's not just officials who are like this.
The palace maids, eunuchs, Chixia Army, and some people from Huanglong Guard were also stunned.
Especially the people from the Chixia Army and the Huanglong Guards, they all knew that the Queen knew no martial arts two and a half months ago, but within these two months, she suddenly became a sixth-rank warrior, and was even able to make such a powerful sword move!
Yan Yunxiao knew Su Changan's condition best and looked at him with great interest.
It would be enough to enter the sixth level in one step.
With the sword power lasting for less than three months, could it have such power?
It turned out that he was suitable for practicing [Yi Wei Ting]. I was not mistaken, but he had just entered the sixth rank. He had run all the way here and his internal energy was depleted. Now he was hit by a knife like this. He should have spit out the dirty blood.
Just after Su Changan drew his knife, Xia Fengxiang was blocked behind Su Changan. Because the scene was too horrific, Su Changan even covered Xia Fengxiang's eyes with his hands.
However, Xia Fengxiang naturally took Su Changan's hand away. She didn't care about the death of the little eunuch. She had seen much more terrible things when she was a child following her father.
It was Su Changan's knife.
It surprised and delighted her.
I was surprised that Su Changan had actually reached this point! He is indeed the person I like!
I am happy that Su Changan has such ability! She is worthy of being my queen!
So at that moment, he naturally looked at Su Changan with joy.
In fact, Su Changan did not expect that his sword would be so powerful. He just thought that his sword could stop the little eunuch.
But I didn't expect it to be so powerful!
but
None of this matters. Protecting Xia Fengxiang's safety is the most important thing.
Su Changan felt that there was no need to protect himself, because the fire starter just touched the flowerpot, but there was no reaction.
It was obvious that the flower pots had been swapped by Xia Fengxiang's men.
Thinking of this, Su Changan smiled helplessly.
But the next moment.
Su Changan frowned.
How to say it.
He felt like there was a breath of air stuck in his body and he couldn't feel relieved unless he got it out!
Then
"cough!"
Su Changan coughed subconsciously, and a mouthful of black blood came out of his cough, with blood flowing down the corners of his mouth.
When Xia Fengxiang saw this, his face changed drastically.
He immediately looked at Su Changan with concern.
But before he could speak, Yan Yunxiao whispered, "Your Majesty, the young lady is fine. It's just the blood in her mouth. If she doesn't spit it out, it will be a problem. The sooner she spits it out, the better."
Hearing this, Xia Fengxiang immediately looked at Su Changan.
Su Changan shook his head, looked at Xia Fengxiang and said, "It's okay. I feel much better after vomiting."
When Xia Fengxiang heard Su Changan's words, his brows relaxed a little, but he still looked at Yan Yunxiao worriedly.
Yan Yunxiao spoke again, "It's okay."
Xia Fengxiang then nodded slightly, but looking at Su Changan, he knew that he could not let this man mess around anymore.
but
The scene of Su Changan coughing up blood was naturally seen clearly by the officials below.
Everyone was originally shocked that the future queen actually had such abilities.
Thinking more about today's events.
As a result, when they suddenly saw this scene, they were all shocked.
Among them, Mr. Gao, the Duke of Qi, Li Chunfang, Cao Shen and others stood up and expressed their concern.
Su Zimu was almost rushing onto the altar.
But after Su Changan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and bowed to tell them that he was fine, these people were relieved, but they still frowned and looked at Su Changan.
A face full of worry.
After all, he was coughing up blood, how could he be fine?
So everyone looked at Su Changan and felt that Su Changan was indeed still sick, but it was obvious that he tried his best to protect His Majesty, which made his condition suddenly worse.
The officials who were guarding the emperor were somewhat moved and even more deeply moved.
I would go to such lengths for Your Majesty.
Among the ministers, those who cared about Su Changan all frowned and looked solemn.
I just feel that it is a blessing for Daxia to have such a person as its queen!
but.
It was at this time.
Earth
Start to vibrate.
Then, the sound of horse hooves from thousands of troops reached everyone's ears at this moment!
It was heard not only by the civil and military officials, but by everyone present, including the common people who had come from the direction of Mingde Gate to join in the fun.
then
Everyone looked over from afar.
I saw dust flying in all directions in the distance.
Beneath the dust, you can see thousands of troops and a large flag with a green background.
On the front of the flag was the golden word [Xiao], and on the back was the word [Ran]!
Xiao from the left and right guards!
Ran, the newly appointed commander-in-chief of the Left and Right Guard Armies, Ran Wanxiang!
The troops in the counties surrounding the stationed troops are not allowed to enter the capital without an imperial decree. This is the rule of Daxia.
but
However, Ran Wanxiang came with tens of thousands of guards.
Did His Majesty issue an edict?
When the civil and military officials saw this army, they were a little surprised, and then they all looked at Xia Fengxiang who had a smile on his face.
But when everyone thought about it carefully, they all felt that this was definitely not the case.
Because everyone knows that the military power of the Left and Right Guards has been in the hands of the Queen Mother for two years. Even if His Majesty issues an edict, it may not be possible to transfer them.
It can only be the Queen Mother who issues an edict.
Some of the officials suddenly thought of the explosion of the furnace in front of Xia Fengxiang, the little eunuch trying desperately to ignite it, and Ran Wanxiang coming with his soldiers.
A word appeared in many people's minds.
A word that should never be spoken casually or even thought of.
rebellion.
The Queen Mother is plotting regicide! ?
It's too big a matter.
Even the officials who had thought of it did not dare to think about it any further. After all, it was just a guess. Maybe Ran Wanxiang was brought here by the imperial edict of His Majesty?
Therefore, many officials just watched the left and right guards approaching more and more murderously.
The common people saw it clearly this time, and no one knew what was happening.
However, the common people in Luoan City, who lived in peace, had never seen such a scene of thousands of troops galloping forward.
When everyone looked at these pictures, they were filled with emotion.
I just feel that our Great Xia army is truly amazing.
Xia Fengxiang looked at the guards on his left and right, and saw that Su Changan was protecting him again. He pulled Su Changan and whispered, "Just stay by my side, and don't go anywhere. I told you that everything has been arranged. It's okay."
Upon hearing this, Su Changan did not listen to Xia Fengxiang, but just looked at the scene of so many soldiers and horses galloping towards him.
At the front of the cavalry on the right side of the Left and Right Guards was a thin man with two long swords behind him. He was wearing armor and looked at the team not far away with excitement.
"Grand Commander, do you want to take action directly?"
His deputy general asked, standing next to Ran Wanxiang, who was carrying two big swords.
Ran Wanxiang had an excited look on his face as he looked at the city that had stood for a thousand years and had served as the capital since the previous dynasty.
Just thinking that I will soon be able to sit in the position of being second to none in this city
Ran Wanxiang became even more excited when he thought that he had so many soldiers under his command and that the arrogant old woman had to listen to him.
but
Looking at the large group of people in front of him, thinking that the little emperor must have been killed in the explosion, and thinking of those officials who usually show off their power, Ran Wanxiang said arrogantly: "Fuck it, I'm going to scare them first when I get there! Let those bastards have their eyes on the top of their heads!"
Upon hearing this, the deputy general immediately laughed.
Ran Wanxiang pushed the stirrup hard, and the warhorse under him sped up a lot.
The little emperor was so stupid that he insisted on holding a sacrifice. He was killed by the empress dowager, right? And I got such a great advantage.
While thinking this, Ran Wanxiang recalled that he had been living in fear for the past few days because the former Grand Commander was demoted. After all, his hands were not clean. Moreover, he had bought the Deputy Governor from the former Grand Commander with money.
The Queen Mother is fighting with the Eighth Prince like that. If she investigates, she will be exposed. Then everything will be gone!
However, not only did he take over the position of Grand Commander without knowing why, the Queen Mother even promised that if he accomplished this task, he would be directly appointed as the Grand General of the Auxiliary State and even be named Regent.
Although Ran Wanxiang was timid, after knowing the whole process, he thought about it and felt that it was foolproof. Besides, he had as many as 70,000 people under his command, so there was nothing to be afraid of!
but
Just as they were approaching Mingde Gate, Ran Wanxiang was stunned for a moment, because he saw the people looking at them with excitement, envy and agitation.
Damn it, the little emperor was blown to death, and you still have this expression? Is the little emperor so unpopular?
"General, it seems that His Majesty is not dead." The deputy general said in surprise.
Ran Wanxiang squinted and looked towards the altar, but because it was still some distance away, he couldn't see it clearly at first glance.
But when he looked over for the second time, he immediately saw the empress wearing a dragon robe.
Ran Wanxiang was a little confused.
Wasn't it agreed that as soon as we heard the explosion, we would be able to see the empress's body, and then we could come over and kill and capture people?
Why is the empress still standing there?
There was such a huge explosion just now.
No one fucking died?
wrong
One of them is dead, the one lying on the ground.
That bitch Yan Yunxiao killed him personally, there's such a big crack on the ground!
Ran Wanxiang was a little confused.
Because this is quite different from what he knows.
but
At this time, the entire left and right guards had surrounded all the teams that came to offer sacrifices, making it impossible for them to get through.
Because according to the original plan made by Ran Wanxiang, 70,000 people were divided into five teams and quietly arrived at the vicinity of Mingde Gate, waiting for the sound of the explosion and then rushing over to start the action.
However, looking at these left and right guards who did not dismount but seemed to be waiting for orders.
All the civil and military officials were stunned.
They all confirmed that it was definitely not His Majesty who summoned him.
Otherwise, how could Ran Wanxiang dare not come over to pay his respects, but instead ride his horse to the direction facing Your Majesty?
All the civil and military officials were terrified because they were even more certain that the Queen Mother was definitely planning a rebellion.
They all looked at His Majesty, who still had a calm expression.
But at the same time.
Hope appeared in the eyes of the Empress Dowager's officials again. With so many soldiers and horses, as long as Ran Wanxiang gave the order, even if His Majesty was not killed in the explosion, he would at least die under the swords!
and
The imperial guards moved in unison at this time, and after dispersing, they protected all the people who came to offer sacrifices.
Even the common people who came to watch the fun were let in by the imperial guards.
All the soldiers of the imperial guards drew their swords and looked at the left and right guards whose number outnumbered them by dozens of times.
At this time, Ran Wanxiang had already ridden his horse to the position opposite to where Xia Fengxiang was standing. He swallowed his saliva and stared at Xia Fengxiang in the distance.
Got scammed.
I was cheated by that old bitch, the Queen Mother!
What the fuck is going on?
kill?
That's the Son of Heaven!
But don't kill
He had led the troops here without any imperial edict, and Ran Wanxiang had clearly seen the sound of a cauldron exploding on the ground, which clearly meant that the empress was not dead. If this matter was investigated, it would definitely lead to him.
Ran Wanxiang swallowed his saliva and thought that he had to take action. If he died, the matter would be settled. Then he would go find the old woman, the Queen Mother.
You have 70,000 men under your command, and the other side has only these few imperial guards. One of them can kill you with just a spit.
Even if you, Yan Yunxiao, were there, so what? How could one person kill tens of thousands of people? !
“Do it.”
Ran Wanxiang gritted his teeth and spoke softly.
Several deputy generals around him were stunned.
Ran Wanxiang pulled out the big knife behind him: "I can persuade you"
Just as Ran Wanxiang finished speaking.
The ground shook again.
Ran Wanxiang turned his head to look behind him. Not only was there dust flying, but a large red flag immediately appeared in his sight.
On the big flag was clearly written the word "Destroy" that looked like a flame!
(End of this chapter)
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