The night was cold and heavy.
Along the palace road leading from Haoran Hall to Ruyi Palace, one can see the tragic deaths of palace servants everywhere.
The Imperial Guards are cleaning up the bodies.
Blood was everywhere.
Upon seeing Yuan Yuan, the soldiers all bowed in greeting.
Yuan Yuan did not stop, but instead went all the way to the outside of Ruyi Palace.
With a light leap, he gracefully landed outside the gate of Ruyi Palace.
The imperial physician, trembling with fear, lay prone on the horse's back: "A-Yuan, I..."
Yuan Yuan glanced sideways: "Can't you ride a horse?"
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a joyful female voice was heard: "A-Yuan!"
Yuan Yuan turned around.
A girl in a light gray dress waved to him happily: "Ah Yuan, Ah Yuan! You're back!"
Yuan Yuan's lips twitched slightly.
Overjoyed, Liu Yue didn't care that the ground was covered in snow and happily ran towards the door.
As she ran closer, she stopped abruptly, her foot slipped, and she almost fell.
Yuan Yuan frowned, raised his hand, and steadied her in time: "Slow down."
Liu Yue looked up, her fair face instantly flushed: "Thank you, A Yuan..."
"Where's Ah Xian?" Yuan Yuan withdrew his hand and asked.
Liu Yue put the hand that had touched Yuan Yuan's hand behind her back, her heart pounding.
Because his internal energy hadn't been contained, Yuan Yuan was stunned for a moment upon hearing the heartbeat.
Then, he resumed his cold expression: "In the past two years, has Jiang Chi made things difficult for you?"
Liu Yue shook her head and replied, "Fourth Brother has been living a very successful life these past two years, and he has probably forgotten about me and Ah Xian long ago."
Moreover… he once fell off his horse and broke several ribs, taking half a year to recover!”
Yuan Yuan nodded.
Liu Yue looked up at Yuan Yuan, who was much taller than her, and smiled gently: "A Yuan, it's been two years since we last met. You've grown so fast! You're so much taller than me now!"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Yuan looked down at Liu Yue and said, "It's because you're growing too slowly."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yue's face turned even redder: "Actually, I've been trying really hard to grow..."
Yuan Yuan's voice softened a bit: "You're a girl, it's okay if you're a little short."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yue's eyes sparkled: "Yes! A Yuan is right! I'm a girl, I don't need to be too tall!"
Yuan Yuan's lips curved slightly: "Mm."
Liu Yue smiled, her eyes crinkling.
Yuan Yuan glanced at Ruyi Palace and asked, "Where's Ah Xian?"
Liu Yue then lightly patted her head: "Look at me!" She asked, "A Yuan, Young Master Chi said that the capital is in chaos, and the palace is in chaos too. Is that true?"
Yuan Yuan nodded.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yue's eyes dimmed: "Then, A Yuan, did many people die in the palace tonight?"
Yuan Yuan nodded.
Liu Yue opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but found herself unable to speak.
Palace turmoil signifies death.
Tonight, I wonder how many more people will die...
Seeing the tears in Liu Yue's eyes, Yuan Yuan said calmly, "Those things have nothing to do with you, don't be afraid."
“Hmm…” Liuyue nodded.
Yuan Yuan glanced at the night sky: "The Emperor has passed away. I need to take you and Ah Xian out. It's dangerous outside, so stay by my side the whole time, understand?"
Liu Yue nodded: "Yes, A Yuan, I understand."
No sooner had she finished speaking than Chi Ying brought Jiang Xian over.
Yuan Yuan looked up and gazed in that direction.
Just then, Jiang Xian also looked up and glanced in their direction.
The moment Jiang Xian saw Yuan Yuan's face clearly, his mouth gaped open, and he was stunned, his eyes filled with amazement.
Yuan Yuan looked at him coldly.
Jiang Xian's lips moved slightly, a hint of fear in her voice, but when she spoke, her tone couldn't help but be affectionate: "A-Yuan, you're back?"
"Have you finished reading all the books I left for you?" Yuan Yuan asked.
Jiang Xian's lips drooped: "I've finished watching..."
"Have you memorized everything? Do you understand it?" Yuan Yuan asked again.
Jiang Xian: "..."
Jiang Xian forced a smile and nodded: "I understand..."
His answer lacked confidence.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Yuan immediately understood the situation.
well……
Yuan Yuan's chest trembled slightly as he exhaled a breath of foul air tinged with the smell of blood.
After a moment, he caught his breath and said, "His Majesty has already left an oral edict to pass the throne to the Sixth Prince, Jiang Xian."
"What?!" Jiang Xian's eyes widened suddenly.
Succession?
Jiang Xian's face instantly turned bright red, and his eyes widened in astonishment: "A Yuan, you mean... I'm going to be the emperor?"
He's actually going to become emperor?!
Jiang Xian felt as if he had been hit on the head with a stick, and he was completely stunned.
Liu Yue was also shocked: "A Yuan, you... are you telling the truth?"
"When have I ever lied to you?" Yuan Yuan retorted.
Liuyue was completely stunned.
To become the emperor?
Ah Xian and she lived in the Cold Palace for more than ten years. Before they even left the Cold Palace, they were about to ascend the throne.
The siblings looked at each other in astonishment.
Jiang Xian looked completely bewildered and shocked, utterly at a loss for what to do.
He frantically tugged at Liuyue's sleeve: "Sister..."
Liu Yue gently held the back of his hand: "Don't be afraid."
Looking at the insignificant Jiang Xian, Yuan Yuan coldly asked, "Do you want to live?"
Jiang Xian looked up at him: "I want to..."
Yuan Yuan glanced at the dark night and said coldly, "If you want to live, pack your things and prepare for the coronation ceremony."
Ascension to the throne?
Jiang Xian gritted his teeth and asked cautiously, "A Yuan, if I don't become emperor, will they still kill me?"
"What do you think?" Yuan Yuan asked in return.
Jiang Xian: "..."
Jiang Xian looked at Liu Yue for help.
Liu Yue sighed and asked, "Ah Xian, do you believe in my sister and Ah Yuan?"
Jiang Xian nodded: "Mm!"
His older sister has always protected him since he was little.
Later, A Yuan came, and it was A Yuan who protected him and his sister again...
He believes them!
Seeing this, Yuan Yuan breathed a sigh of relief: "The palace is not peaceful. I will have Chi Ying take you out of the palace. Once the palace is safe, I will bring you back."
"A-Yuan, what about you?" Liu Yue asked.
Yuan Yuan pursed his lips: "I have other things to do."
After hesitating for a moment, Liu Yue looked at Yuan Yuan with concern and said, "Yuan, please be careful and take care of yourself first!"
"Mm." Yuan Yuan nodded.
Chi Ying glanced at him, then took Liu Yue and Jiang Xian and left the palace under the cover of night.
That night, several groups of imperial guards of unknown origin entered the palace.
The fighting continued until dawn.
After the heavy snow, it rained again.
The palace was thoroughly ravaged by bloodshed.
After the snow stopped and the sky cleared, the entire imperial city was in chaos...
It took three full days of cleaning before the stench of blood in the capital finally faded a little.
The dust has yet to settle.
On this day, the Haoran Hall, which had just been cleaned, was filled with ministers dressed in mourning clothes.
The controversy resounded throughout the Haoran Hall—
"What, you want to support a prince who attempted to murder his father and kill the emperor to ascend the throne?"
"The bloodline of the late emperor is almost gone, and those who remain are all too young. What should we do?"
"It seems the only option is to adopt from within the clan..."
"Wait!"
A soft, feminine voice, yet sharp and penetrating, came from outside the hall.
The ministers, who were standing all over the place, all looked up and gazed towards the entrance of the main hall.
A young general dressed in black, with a white belt around his waist, led a boy dressed in mourning clothes into the room.
"This is……"
All the ministers were surprised and puzzled.
Yuan Yuan said coldly, "Before the late emperor passed away, he left an oral edict to pass on the throne. His Highness the Crown Prince is naturally the heir apparent of the Great Qi, personally appointed by the late emperor."
"Are we really going to support a prince from the cold palace to become emperor?!"
A chorus of doubts and shock echoed throughout the hall.
Yuan Yuan curled his lips into a smile, knelt on one knee, and bowed with the upright posture of a pine tree: "General Yuan Yuan of the Western Feather Army pays respects to Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
He looked up and glanced around.
His cold gaze was like a sharp blade.
"thump!"
Someone knelt down heavily first.
"thump……"
In the blink of an eye, a group of people were kneeling on the ground.
Just then, a stern female voice suddenly came from outside the door: "Wait!"
Then, a shrill voice rang out: "Her Majesty the Empress has arrived..."
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