The imperial guards instantly became alert, their previously composed expressions turning serious and cold, their eyes revealing vigilance and decisiveness.
Without hesitation, they rushed towards the Imperial Study, their steps hurried and powerful, like a swift gust of wind.
The armor on their bodies clashed against each other, producing a crisp and rapid sound, like the pounding of war drums, each beat striking heavily in everyone's hearts.
It was like a chilling alarm bell ringing in the air as a crisis approached, signaling that a sudden, life-or-death crisis had descended like a storm.
When they rushed into the Imperial Study like a whirlwind, what they saw was a tragic and chaotic scene, like a hellish painting smeared with blood and death.
Black-clad, masked men lay scattered across the ground, their bodies in various postures, each seemingly telling the story of a thrilling life-or-death struggle.
Some bodies were twisted into bizarre and terrifying shapes, as if they had experienced extreme pain and struggle in the last moments of their lives, their muscles tense.
The limbs are stretched out or curled at an unnatural angle, as if resisting the call of death.
Some stretched out stiffly, like wooden sculptures, lifeless, as if their lives had been frozen in this brutal battle, leaving only a cold shell.
It silently tells of how fierce and cruel the battle that had just taken place was.
Behind the imperial desk, Fifth Prince Ning Chenxing was holding the emperor tightly in an almost frantic manner.
The emperor's eyes were closed, his face as pale as the coldest snow in winter, devoid of any color, his pale face like a blank sheet of paper.
The signs of life gradually faded away, as if sinking into an endless abyss of darkness, into a deep coma.
It's as if a once magnificent building is now teetering on the brink of collapse, ready to crumble at any moment.
Meanwhile, the emperor's trusted eunuch, Eunuch Li, was a figurehead who held immense power in the palace and was considered a pillar of stability.
He lay quietly on the ground, a trace of resentment still lingering on his face, as if frozen in time.
This became his silent protest and helpless struggle against this sudden change.
Its lifeless eyes stared blankly upwards, empty and lifeless, as if its soul had drifted away from its body, and it seemed to have lost all breath.
Like a withered leaf falling in the autumn wind, she ended her tumultuous and legendary life in the palace, leaving behind only endless sighs and lamentations.
The commander of the Imperial Guards rushed into the room like a tidal wave, and upon seeing this scene, his heart sank.
It felt as if a massive boulder weighing a thousand pounds had suddenly plunged into a bottomless abyss of darkness, and my heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, almost stopping its beating.
His heart leaped into his throat, as if it would jump out at any moment, and he was enveloped by a strong sense of fear and self-blame.
He took several steps at once, quickly arriving in front of Ning Chenxing, and with a "thump," he knelt heavily on one knee.
The sound was particularly loud and heavy in the quiet yet tense and oppressive atmosphere of the imperial study, as if it were a severe judgment on his dereliction of duty.
His voice was filled with self-blame and fear, as if he were about to face the most severe punishment; every word carried deep guilt and unease.
He said slowly, "Your Majesty, I failed to protect you, and my crime is unforgivable. Fifth Prince, is Your Majesty safe? Is Your Majesty unharmed?"
His eyes were filled with worry and anxiety as he stared intently at Ning Chenxing.
As if hoping to get some news of the Emperor's safety from him, the longing in his eyes was like that of a traveler searching for a ray of light in the darkness.
Ning Chenxing seemed to have just woken up from his extreme terror, his gaze was flustered and unfocused, his eyes filled with fear and confusion.
Like a helpless fawn lost in a dark, deep forest, looking around but unable to find a single direction.
His hands suddenly gripped the Imperial Guard Commander's hands tightly, like vises, using all his strength.
It was as if they had grasped the last straw, fearing that if they let go, they would fall into an abyss of no return.
His fingers turned white from the force he exerted, and his knuckles trembled slightly, as if telling of his inner fear and unease.
His voice trembled violently, like a leaf shivering in the autumn wind, carrying an undisguised deep fear.
Every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his trembling teeth, carrying a desperate tremor.
His eyes were filled with panic, as if a terrible nightmare was playing out before his eyes, and every flicker in his eyes revealed his inner turmoil.
He said in a trembling voice, "Quickly summon the imperial physician! My brother... my brother has suddenly fainted. I don't know if he has been poisoned."
His voice was choked with sobs, as if he were about to lose the most precious thing in his life, a sight that evoked pity in one's heart.
It was as if he were truly just a younger brother who was panicked in this upheaval and whose only concern was for his elder brother's safety.
It vividly portrays the image of a royal member shrouded in fear.
Upon hearing Ning Chenxing's words, the commander of the Imperial Guards' face suddenly turned as if struck by frost.
The sky instantly darkened, resembling the churning inky black of the sky before a storm, as if foreshadowing a great disaster.
His heart sank as if he had fallen into an abyss, for the emperor's health was tied to the rise and fall of the entire nation.
This matter was like a heavy burden, allowing no delay or mishap. Every second felt like a heavy hammer, striking his heart relentlessly.
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