Chapter 364 The Emperor's Soldiers Are Poisoned
Bei Ning and Dong Ying had already prepared the meal.
They did not disturb Ye Chutang and An An to rest and heated the food in the pot.
Although the taste is not as good as freshly made, it is still edible.
Ye Chutang and An An are not pretentious people, they eat whatever is available.
After eating, the mother and son took a walk in the yard to digest the food.
Then he stood on the stake for another half an hour.
The next day, Ye Chutang prepared poison for the day.
In the blink of an eye it was the day after tomorrow.
Before dawn, Qi Yanzhou's stand-in Zhou Ying entered the house.
He looked similar to Qi Yanzhou, and there was no flaw at all after his disguise.
Ye Chutang and Zhou Ying once lived and acted together.
She smiled and said, "Long time no see."
Zhou Ying immediately bowed to Ye Chutang and said, "This subordinate greets the Madam."
"You are Ah Zhou now. It is inappropriate to perform the salute. Try again."
After Zhou Ying knew that Qi Yanzhou and Ye Chutang got married, they became very close.
He coughed lightly to suppress the embarrassment in his heart.
"Chu'er, we haven't seen each other for two days. Are you and An'an doing well in the capital?"
"Very good. How do you plan to deal with the Emperor?"
"Meet him and negotiate peace."
Ye Chutang warned: "The emperor wants to kill you more than anyone else. If you go to see him, you may lose your life. You must be mentally prepared."
Although the emperor would not be stupid enough to seek his own death, what if he did?
Before coming to the capital, Zhou Ying had already prepared to die.
He nodded slightly, with a serious look on his face, "It is an honor for me to serve you, my master."
"Tomorrow is the day when the Qi family will be beheaded. You can just show up at the palace gate early tomorrow morning. There is no need to reveal your whereabouts in advance."
"I understand."
Ye Chutang and Zhou Ying talked about the game tactics with the Dog Emperor.
"Your goal is to delay until the Qi family army reaches the capital. Don't anger the emperor, but don't lower your posture either."
Before Zhou Ying came to Beijing, Qi Yanzhou also gave him a lot of instructions.
"Madam, I will keep your words in mind and will definitely fulfill my mission."
"Okay, you stay here first, I have something to go out for."
Ye Chutang said hello to An An and went out.
At this time, the sky was getting light, and the imperial city no longer had the hustle and bustle of the past. It was as quiet as a dead city.
When passing by the poor people's houses, you can hear sighs and crying from time to time.
The people in the north of the city lived a hard life, doing the dirtiest and most tiring work for the lowest wages to make a living.
The imperial city is now under martial law and shops cannot open for business.
The poor have no jobs and even staying alive has become a luxury.
Ye Chutang had never been interested in seeking power or usurping the throne, but now he felt that it was the best thing to do.
With her and Qi Yanzhou's abilities, they will definitely be able to bring peace and prosperity to the people.
In other words, countless people live because of her, and she will have immeasurable merit!
You don't have to worry about merit points anymore.
Thinking of this, Ye Chutang felt excited and his steps became lighter.
The streets were full of patrolling soldiers.
They kept a close eye on everyone who went out on the street.
If you encounter a stranger, question him/her immediately and then consider whether to detain him/her based on his/her answers.
Ye Chutang did not disguise himself, so he naturally would not walk around the street in a swagger.
After she came out of the North City, she went to the Wucheng Bingmasi and poisoned the well water.
Then he left the city and went to the city defense camp.
There is a well in the city defense camp, but only generals can use the water in it.
The soldiers went to the nearby river to fetch water.
The kitchen also gets its water from the river.
This river runs through the capital city, and many people use the water from it, so it is impossible to poison it.
Ye Chutang poured the poison on the ground and used his earth-related ability to create wind and sand, sending the poison into the mouths of every soldier who was training.
This poison does not take effect immediately, but makes the body weaker and weaker.
After three days, they couldn't even lift swords or guns, let alone fight.
After finishing his work, Ye Chutang went to the palace.
She had already dealt with the Bingmasi and the City Defense Battalion, leaving only the Imperial Guards.
But it is not easy to poison the Royal Guards.
Because the Imperial Guards had clear division of labor and each had their own duties, it was impossible for them to gather together unless the emperor ordered them to do so.
If you want to poison someone, you must poison all the wells in the palace.
Today, the palace is heavily guarded, with imperial guards guarding every nook and cranny.
Not to mention people, even a fly flying by would be discovered.
But this did not pose a problem for Ye Chutang, who possessed earth-related abilities, and he easily poisoned the well.
She knew that the imperial physician would discover something was wrong tomorrow.
But it doesn’t matter, the poison she prepared is not so easy to cure.
By the time the imperial physician prepared the antidote, the country of Beichen had already changed its surname.
After Ye Chutang poisoned the people, he left the palace and went to the Poetry Chanting Tower.
Han Liang had already arrived, and brought with him a subordinate who was similar in build to Ye Chutang.
When he saw Ye Chutang, he asked anxiously, "Madam Qi, when will Master Qi's troops arrive at the imperial city?"
"If nothing unexpected happens, three to five days."
"That's good. If we delay too long, the emperor will definitely get suspicious. Madam Qi, I can't leave the palace for too long. You should change your appearance now."
Ye Chutang nodded and handed a ceramic jar to Han Liang.
"I have poisoned the well in the palace. After three days, the Royal Guards will be so weak that they will have trouble standing. Here is the antidote. Give it to the Dragon Guards."
Han Liang took the jar and asked, "Madam Qi, the poison you gave me won't kill anyone, right?"
"Don't worry, no one will die."
After Ye Chutang finished speaking, he memorized the appearance of Han Liang's men, chatted with him for a few sentences in order to imitate his voice, and then asked for his coat.
"Zigui, arrange a room for me."
She said this in a male voice, no different from Han Liang's men.
The three men knew that Ye Chutang was amazing, but they were still amazed by her ability to imitate.
Zigui immediately took Ye Chutang to the room to change clothes.
A quarter of an hour later, Ye Chutang came out of the room with Han Liang's men facing his face.
Because the disguise was only used for a short time, her face could not withstand a close look.
But with Han Liang covering for her, it wasn't a big problem.
Soon, Ye Chutang, with a man's face, followed Han Liang and swaggered into the palace.
She was away for more than four years, which is not a long time.
The emperor probably wanted to show his frugality by not renovating the palace regularly.
The red walls and green tiles have faded a bit and look dirty and old.
The secret prison of the imperial palace is next to the cold palace.
The Royal Guards and Dragon Guards were guarding in three layers inside and outside, and not even a mosquito could fly in.
Han Liang is the leader of the Dragon Guard and has unimpeded access.
After entering the dungeon, the guard asked, "Why has Commander Han come here so often these days?"
"Of course, I want to make achievements, let the Dragon Guard come out from the shadows, and then get promoted to higher positions."
"It's a pity that Commander Han will be disappointed. The Qi family is very tight-lipped."
Everyone wants to make a contribution. He didn't know how many times he had used threats and inducements, but the Qi family's mouths seemed to be sealed with glue and they didn't say a single useful word.
Every day they just chat and talk nonsense, and they don’t worry about their situation at all.
Han Liang ignored the imperial guards and entered the innermost part of the secret prison.
The secret cell was built as solidly as the emperor's secret chamber.
There is only one entrance and exit, which is made of molten iron inside and sealed with huge stones outside.
If you want to escape, you can only confront the guards head-on.
But since the prison was built, no one has been able to escape.
Because the people imprisoned here are all wanted criminals, not only do they have to wear handcuffs and leg shackles made of cold iron, but they are also given muscle softening powder every time they eat.
In this way, even if the criminal has great ability, he will not be able to escape.
Ye Chutang walked while observing the situation in the secret prison.
The prison was strong and well guarded, so it was impossible to rescue the Qi family members without causing any trouble.
But in three days, the Royal Guards will be powerless to resist.
The further you go into the cell, the colder it feels.
In addition, there is no ventilation, so the air not only smells bad, but also feels a bit stuffy.
Not long after Ye Chutang left, he saw the Qi family members imprisoned.
The Qi family members were all dirty, their hair was greasy, and they had lost a lot of weight.
They did not recognize Ye Chutang and ignored Han Liang, chatting as if no one was around.
Qi Shuyan knew that Han Liang came to see them because of something.
He stared at Han Liang secretly, but found that his eyes were always glancing at his men behind him.
So he also looked at his men.
Ye Chutang found the right moment to look Qi Shuyan in the eye.
The familiar eyes made him recognize Ye Chutang immediately.
He quietly moved away so that he could talk to Ye Chutang.
Han Liang looked down at the Qi family.
"All officials who sided with Qi Yanzhou have been controlled. His rebellion will not succeed and will only implicate innocent people. The Qi family always says that they put the people first, but they are doing things that cause great harm to people. How hypocritical!"
Qi Shuyan raised his head and sneered.
"Yan Zhou's enthronement is what everyone wants. Your Majesty's resistance is in vain. Even if our Qi family is annihilated, it will not change the outcome of the succession of imperial power."
When Ye Chutang heard this, he knew that the opportunity had come.
She walked quickly to Qi Shuyan and kicked him to the ground.
"You traitors deserve to be put to death!"
After saying that, she squatted down, grabbed Qi Shuyan's neck and pulled him towards her.
Then, using his body as a cover, he took out two small medicine bottles and stuffed them into his sleeve pockets.
"Brother, take one pill of this medicine a day to detoxify. Ah Zhou will be able to reach the capital in three to five days."
Qi Shuyan held the medicine bottle tightly, feeling guilty.
"Sister-in-law, I'm sorry."
"Don't worry, brother. I will settle this account with you."
A malicious smile flashed across Ye Chutang's lips.
She quietly stuffed a sharp dagger forged from meteorite iron into Qi Shuyan's boots.
"A dagger can cut iron like mud. It is used for self-defense."
Ye Chutang didn't dare to speak for too long, for fear of arousing the suspicion of the Imperial Guards.
She grabbed Qi Shuyan's neck and snorted coldly.
"I hope Master Qi can still be so tough when he goes to the guillotine tomorrow!"
Han Liang knew that Ye Chutang had achieved his purpose of coming to meet the Qi family.
He cooperated and said, "Since you are so determined to die, then enjoy your last day."
Han Liang and Ye Chutang returned empty-handed and were ridiculed by the Imperial Guards.
"I thought Commander Han could pry open the Qi family's mouths, but I didn't expect that I overestimated it."
"The pot calling the kettle black is the same as the kettle black."
After Han Liang counterattacked, he took Ye Chutang to the courtyard of the Dragon Guard.
Ye Chutang stayed there until the sun set before he took his errand and left the palace.
She went to the Poetry Tower and informed Han Liang's men of the mission.
Then she changed back into her own makeup and returned to her house in North City.
When An An saw Ye Chutang coming back, she immediately rushed over.
"Mom, you're finally back."
Ye Chutang sensed An An's worry and picked him up.
"Don't worry, even in the capital, mother is capable of protecting herself."
The only time she stumbled was when Song Jingning stabbed her in the back.
An An also knows his mother's ability, but there is always a chance of something happening, so he can't help but worry.
He put his arms around Ye Chutang's neck and rubbed it coquettishly.
"Mom is the best."
Bei Ning said, "Madam, the food is ready. Do you want to eat now or later?"
"You've been waiting for a long time. Eat now."
After dinner, Dongying asked, "Madam, are the eldest son and his family all right in prison?"
Ye Chutang took a sip of herbal tea and said with a smile: "The emperor has long wanted to kill them. Do you think they can live well in prison?"
The rhetorical question let Dongying know that the Qi family was not doing well.
But Ye Chutang's happy expression made him a little confused.
"Ma'am...are you happy?"
Ye Chutang nodded, "Brother plotted against me, and ended up suffering for himself. Of course I am happy."
Dongying will not betray Qi Yanzhou.
But he did not object to Qi Yanzhou being forced to become emperor.
"Madam, you are right to be angry, but the rice has been cooked and we can only move forward."
Ye Chutang ignored Dongying and took An An for a walk in the yard.
After taking a walk, stand still and practice internal strength.
The next morning.
The capital city is no longer as dull as it used to be and has become very lively.
The people were talking about the Qi family being beheaded.
"Prime Minister Qin is in prison. No one will speak for the Qi family anymore. I'm afraid the Qi family will not be able to escape death today."
"I bet that the emperor doesn't dare to kill the Qi family, otherwise Qi Yanzhou will lead his troops to destroy the capital."
"It is a foregone conclusion that Qi Yanzhou is plotting to usurp the throne. Whether the emperor kills the Qi family or not will not change the outcome. If he beheads the Qi family, he can drag a few people down with him."
"You are wrong. The Qi family is the emperor's trump card to save his life. The emperor will not kill them."
"I guess the Qi family was pushed to the guillotine because the emperor staged a play to force Qi Yanzhou to show up."
When people gathered in the vegetable market in advance and talked about it. ,
Zhou Ying appeared at the palace gate with Qi Yanzhou's face on his face.
The imperial guards guarding the palace gate looked at "Qi Yanzhou" with disbelief.
"You...you are Qi Yanzhou?"
It’s not that the Imperial Guards didn’t dare to recognize him, but no one thought Qi Yanzhou would come.
Zhou Ying put his right hand behind his back and looked at the Imperial Guards coldly.
"I have been away from the capital for only five years, how can you not recognize me? Please pass on the message that I want to see the emperor."
After the Imperial Guards confirmed that the person coming was Qi Yanzhou, they immediately surrounded him.
The leader immediately went to report to the emperor.
The emperor was poisoned and felt weak all over, and was still sleeping in his bedroom.
The first person to get the news was Eunuch De.
Eunuch De hated Qi Yanzhou and Ye Chutang so much that he gnashed his teeth and immediately headed for the palace gate.
On the way out of the palace, he met the imperial physician who was in a hurry.
Realizing something was wrong, he quickly called the imperial physician.
"What happened? Why are you so flustered?"
I hope no one from the Qi family died!
The imperial physician immediately bowed to Eunuch De and said, "Return to the eunuch, something big has happened!"
These words made Eunuch De's heart skip a beat and his disfigured face wrinkled, looking extremely scary.
"What's the big deal?"
"Someone has poisoned the well, and everyone in the palace has been poisoned!"
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