Chapter 317 Shocking Change!
Outside the Hall of Light, the Imperial Guards gradually became uneasy amidst the tense and anxious atmosphere. Wang Shaoji paced around the entrance several times before turning and walking towards the hall.
Just then, Wang Shaoqiu stopped him.
"Brother!"
Wang Shaoji's eyes were red with anxiety at this point. He said, "We need to know what's going on inside. What if they escape? You keep refusing to let us in."
Wang Shaoqiu calmly said, "Our men have already surrounded the entire hall. They wouldn't be able to escape even if they had wings."
"But--"
"Brother, please calm down."
Compared to Wang Shaoji, whose eyes were red with anxiety, Wang Shaoqiu's eyes were cold as ice, showing no sign of impatience. He calmly said, "He is going to die tonight. But do you remember what I said, brother?"
Wang Shaoji frowned: "What did you say? You've said so much these past few days."
Wang Shaoqiu said, "Brother, you absolutely cannot do it yourself!"
"...!"
These words calmed Wang Shaoji down a bit.
Indeed, his brother had repeatedly emphasized this point from the beginning, saying that there would be a divine arrangement. So, when Chu Yang said that the emperor had his own way of dying, he accepted Wang Shaoqiu's suggestion and let them enter the Hall of Light.
But can Chu Yang really bear to kill himself?
What exactly is happening inside now?
Just as he was in turmoil, wanting to go in but hesitant, the other imperial guards could no longer hold back. Several lieutenants shouted, "General, what's going on now?"
"We'd like to go inside the main hall and take a look."
"That's right. Whether we live or die, we've come this far tonight, so we absolutely cannot afford any more mistakes!"
As soon as they spoke, the Imperial Guards standing in the square and on the steps were even more excited. They waved their swords and shouted, "Let us in!"
At this point, Wang Shaoji also panicked a little.
Just now, when everyone's target was Chu Yang and Shang Ruyi, they could still channel their anger. But now, only he and Wang Shaoqiu are blocking the door. If there is no further movement inside and they don't give any explanation, the situation tonight will be difficult to control.
not to mention--
The situation has already escalated to this point, and the guards of the old palace should have received the news by now. They'll probably be here soon!
This matter needs to be resolved quickly!
Thinking about it, he turned to Wang Shaoqiu and said, "How about we—"
Before he could finish speaking, right behind him, the heavy palace doors suddenly let out a huge, hoarse roar, and then slowly opened.
At that moment, everyone froze.
At that moment, hundreds and thousands of eyes all turned toward the doorway.
Suddenly, a gust of wind carrying the stench of blood blew out from inside the gate. The stench was so strong that even the Imperial Guards, skilled in combat and accustomed to life and death, felt a chill run down their spines. Then, a slender figure slowly emerged from the bloody wind.
The entire Jiangdu Palace fell silent in that instant.
Because the one who walked out of the Hall of Light was Shang Ruyi.
However, it was Shang Ruyi, whom no one dared to recognize. Even Wang Shaoji, upon turning his head and seeing her clearly, couldn't help but widen his eyes in horror—
She was dressed in a simple white robe and embroidered fairy shoes. Her long black hair was draped behind her head and fluttered in the wind along with her robe. In the darkness of the night, she seemed to have the illusion that she was about to ascend to heaven at any moment.
However, her body was covered in blood!
No, it wasn't just her body; her face was covered in blood, as if she had been through something. Blood was still dripping down her hair, and her chest and front were stained red with blood. Even when she stepped out of the palace gate and slowly walked forward, she left behind blood-red footprints.
Shang Ruyi, she—!
Wang Shaoji glanced inside subconsciously.
With just one glance, his heart sank.
This result was something he had been dreaming of these past few days, yet it was something he never even imagined. What he couldn't have imagined was that at this moment, this woman, who looked so frail and could be easily knocked down with a single finger, could actually walk out of the Hall of Light!
He blurted out instinctively, "Shang Ruyi, you—"
Before she could finish speaking, Shang Ruyi turned her head blankly and glanced at him.
Those once clear, bright, and even somewhat captivating eyes were now soaked in blood, the pupils themselves appearing blood-red. This gaze was devoid of any emotion or even warmth, yet a strong, pungent smell of blood emanated from her eyes, sending chills down one's spine.
Wang Shaoji's throat tightened, and for a moment, he was unable to speak.
If he was like this, then everyone else was even more silent at this moment.
At the entrance of the Great Hall of Light, hundreds and thousands of imperial guards became silent bystanders. They surrounded the blood-covered woman, watching her walk down the steps step by step, leaving behind one bloody footprint after another. The imperial guards below, seeing her slowly descend, did not dare to step forward to stop her, and all silently retreated.
And so, everyone surrounded her, forming a strange, circling circle that followed her.
However, some people did regain their senses.
The moment Wang Shaoqiu saw her step down from the steps, he immediately turned back to look at the Hall of Light. The blood-red scene seemed to be just as he had hoped, but it was indeed so shocking that he was unable to recover for a long time.
Chu Yang......
This emperor, high above, arrogant, and looking down upon the world, yet bringing disaster to the country and its people...
He's finally dead!
Moreover, he died at the hands of this woman!
The thought instantly transformed into overwhelming joy—heaven had indeed made the best arrangement for them.
So, now that fate has made its arrangements, it's their turn to take action!
Thinking of this, he strode to the edge of the steps. Seeing that Shang Ruyi was only a few steps away from reaching the square, he immediately shouted to the people below, "This person murdered the emperor, she is utterly wicked, seize her immediately!"
These words caused a sudden tremor in the Jiangdu Palace, which had been so quiet you could hear a pin drop!
King murder!
The woman covered in blood before me was actually her—the one who killed the emperor!
The crowd was shocked and inevitably suspicious. After all, although they had just forced the emperor to his death, few of them had the courage to actually take action. How could this seemingly frail woman possibly have such abilities?
But the next moment, everyone saw that her right hand, hanging by her side, was actually holding a long sword.
The sword was stained red with blood, and as she walked down step by step, drops of blood dripped down from the tip of the sword.
This is the sword that kills the king!
At that moment, Wang Shaoqiu's urgent voice came from the main hall once again—"Quickly capture her!"
The crowd then seemed to snap out of their daze, looking at each other, wanting to step forward, but as if some invisible force was blocking them, they could only surround Shang Ruyi, itching to make a move, but no one dared to act rashly.
This made Wang Shaoji anxious.
He slashed a long sword at the waist of the adjutant beside him and roared, "Grab her!"
The Imperial Guards dared not disobey the Right Guard General's orders. Finally, two Imperial Guards soldiers closest to Shang Ruyi gritted their teeth, mustered their courage, and extended their hands to her: "You stand—"
Before the word "stay" could be uttered, a loud boom was heard behind me, instantly drowning out all other sounds.
Everyone was stunned.
They all turned around in unison, looking behind them. Behind them was none other than the palace gate leading to the Hall of Light—the Gate of Light, which had been closed from the very beginning of the night. It was the only palace gate they had not passed through, nor had any additional guards been assigned to it.
At that moment, the massive door trembled violently following the loud bang.
What happened?
Why would the palace gates be there at this time—
The moment this thought crossed Wang Shaoqiu's mind, he reacted faster than anyone else. He stepped forward and shouted loudly at Wang Shaoji, who was holding a long sword and about to walk towards Shang Ruyi, "It must be the guards of Jiangdu Palace!"
"...!"
At this moment, Wang Shaoji also came to his senses. The commotion they had just made must have been reported to the guards of Jiangdu Palace, who would be coming to protect the emperor.
He immediately shouted, "Quickly grab Shang Ruyi! You guys, go and block the door!"
The people below reacted quickly this time, especially the Imperial Guards at the back. As soon as they heard the words "block the gate," they turned around and ran towards the Bright Gate.
However, just as they approached the Bright Gate, a tremendous force suddenly slammed into them from behind. Before they could even react, the palace gate swung open and sent them flying through the air!
Several screams rang out, and those people fell to the ground, losing consciousness!
The Imperial Guards were stunned. At this moment, compared to Shang Ruyi covered in blood, the breaching of the palace gate was what truly terrified them. All of them drew their swords and turned to face the Bright Gate. The gate crashed heavily against the walls on both sides with a deafening roar.
With a roar, a group of men suddenly rushed in.
It was Cheng Qiao, the deputy commander of the old palace garrison!
He arrived swiftly with his men, and upon entering the palace gates, he saw this scene in the square. His heart sank, but he immediately shouted, "Quickly, act now!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than the Jiangdu Palace guards behind him charged in with a roar.
The Imperial Guards reacted quickly, immediately engaging in battle. The two sides clashed in a chaotic melee, with swords flashing and blood flying everywhere, causing the entire Jiangdu Palace to erupt in chaos.
At this moment, Wang Shaoqiu kept his eyes fixed on Shang Ruyi and shouted to his elder brother, "Quickly grab her!" Upon hearing this, Wang Shaoji also rushed towards Shang Ruyi and was about to grab her.
Just then, the neighing of a horse pierced the sky.
Everyone looked up at that moment, and saw a rider standing proudly in the center of the Bright Gate. The rider held a knife in one hand, and his cold eyes, like those of a hawk, surveyed the entire Jiangdu Palace.
Finally, it stopped right in front of him, on Shang Ruyi, who was standing on the steps, covered in blood.
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