A short while later, Chu Yuan finally escaped the assassins' encirclement under the protection of Dugu Jue and a squad of imperial guards.
However, when she looked up, she was shocked to find that all the important figures in Huaxu, whose mere stomp of their feet could shake the imperial court, had been scattered by the assassins.
It presents a scene where the men are together, while the women and children are together.
Although the assassin killed some people, the number was still very small compared to those who survived.
Most of those who died were palace maids, eunuchs, and servants.
It was as if an invisible hand was using the assassination as a pretext to stir up trouble.
A belated flash of inspiration quickly passed through Chu Yuan's mind. As she spoke, Dugu Xuancheng, who was beside Dugu Tianxiong, shouted in a panic, "Brother, there are too many assassins and they are too powerful. Let's find a place to hide first. Wenyuan Pavilion up ahead is a good option. We can come out after the assassins are caught."
Upon hearing this, the officials behind him, all cowardly and afraid of death, hurriedly nodded, "Yes, yes, what Prince Xiaoyao said makes sense."
"I see that the women are very close to the Baohua Hall. Why don't they all hide? These assassins are extremely vicious and rarely seen in the world. As long as we're alive, we can always fight again!"
"Your Majesty, we are willing to die for you, but Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager must not be harmed!"
"A wise man does not stand under a walled enclosure. If we temporarily avoid the enemy's sharp edge, can't we wipe them out in one fell swoop with 80,000 Imperial Guards and 30,000 Imperial Regiments?"
"Your Majesty, this is not the time to be soft-hearted. We have been raising an army for a thousand days to use it for one. Your safety is more valuable than that of hundreds or thousands of ordinary people. The country cannot be without a ruler for a single day!"
Amidst these words of advice, whether genuine or feigned, Dugu Tianxiong, though somewhat unwilling, was also ushered into the majestic Wenyuan Pavilion at a rapid pace.
The heavy palace doors slowly closed the moment the two assassins who rushed forward were kicked away.
Chu Yuan instinctively freed one hand and tugged hard at Dugu Jue, "Dugu Jue, something's wrong! Your father is in danger!"
With her meager strength, she was destined to be unable to shake Dugu Jue.
The man glanced to his side and back. "The women have also been led into the Baohua Hall by someone with ulterior motives."
Even if the Emperor were in danger, how could he possibly abandon his wife and child to protect him?
The Emperor had his grandmother, Xu Risheng, and so many loyal ministers willing to shield him from harm, but Yuan'er only had him by her side.
At this moment, even someone as filial as Dugu Ling could not refute Dugu Jue's decision.
Not far away, in the large open space where the banquet had just been held, came the sounds of assassins and imperial guards fighting.
There were also palace maids, eunuchs, and ministers' families who hadn't managed to escape with the main group. They watched as they became cabbages used as test subjects for assassins. The scene was incredibly impactful!
The pitiful screams, mixed with the cries of pain, almost blended together in Chu Yuan's ears.
Even Chang'er, who was fast asleep in her arms, moved his hands and feet restlessly. Chu Yuan quickly lowered her head and pressed her face against his, so that the child could feel the sense of security she gave him.
"Don't cry, Chang'er, please don't cry," Chu Yuan pleaded anxiously.
They were now hiding behind a bush, and if they cried out loudly, they would surely attract all the assassins in the surrounding area.
Even if Dugu Jue is powerful, he might still put the mother and daughter in danger. Besides, there are also Xia He, the wet nurse, and others. Whose life is not a life?
With Chu Yuan's gentle comforting touch, Xiao Chang'er finally fell asleep again.
Chu Yuan finally had a chance to look up and continue talking to Dugu Jue, "You can see it now, right? These assassins were clearly arranged by someone on purpose, with the aim of catching them like turtles in a jar during today's 100-day celebration when important court officials and their families are all present."
The assassination attempt has been going on for so long, but apart from the Imperial Guards in the Imperial Garden, have any other personnel, whether Imperial Guards or Imperial Household Guards, arrived?
It's clear that the palace is very likely already under someone's control!
I knew something bad would happen at the 100-day celebration, but I never expected it to be such a serious matter as a rebellion.
Moreover, the fact that it happened so silently, without giving anyone any warning, is truly terrifying.
Just as the two were beginning to guess this, and the identity of the mastermind was about to be revealed, a loud shout suddenly rang out from not far away. An assassin leader slammed his sword into the artificial hill with a clang, shouting, "Damn it! Brothers, someone's been missed!"
Are you all blind? How could you forget about the cowardly Crown Prince and Crown Princess? And their son too!
That's the only third-generation crown prince of Huaxu Kingdom. The master has given instructions; it doesn't matter who else is involved, but the crown prince and the young grandson absolutely cannot be missing!
"What are you all standing there for? Start looking!"
"Besides them, don't hold back, chop down everyone else without hesitation to avoid getting in the way!"
Truly ruthless killer!
For no apparent reason, Chu Yuan's hands, which were holding the child, began to tremble slightly.
Footsteps approached from a distance, each thud like a tap on one's heart, accompanied by the questioning voice of a henchman, "Then...where is the Crown Princess?"
This is undoubtedly a question: if the Crown Prince and the young prince are to stay, then should the Crown Princess stay as well?
Chu Yuan clearly heard the sound of her own throat swallowing. Although she wasn't actually too scared, after all, she had the system and Dugu Jue.
But when facing life and death, people still can't help but feel nervous.
Especially those people outside, they've completely lost their humanity. Once they catch you, they won't listen to reason.
The only possible outcome is a bloody knife coming out!
The assassin leader's shrill laughter rang in her ears, "Hahaha...hahaha...have you lost your mind to ask such a question? She's just a stinking woman, crying and making a fuss, of course she's dead!"
Kill—killed.
Two words, both smiling and utterly cruel, kept echoing in Chu Yuan's mind.
But she quickly regained her composure and grabbed Dugu Jue's sleeve, "Can you... defeat them?"
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