However, Consort Lan seemed to have anticipated this, and just as her palm turned into a claw and was about to approach the Emperor's throat, she retreated several steps faster than the strong wind.
Everything happened in the blink of an eye.
Consort Lan stood in the imperial bedchamber and laughed, "Haha, she really is not easy to kill."
Her voice was no longer that of Consort Lan; it was hoarse and terrifying, piercing to the ears.
He looked at the row of black-clad guards standing in front of the emperor's bed with a cold smile.
"You audacious thief, how dare you break into the palace to assassinate me! I'll capture you today!"
The Emperor gave the order.
The black-clad guards in front of the dragon throne immediately stepped forward, their faces filled with murderous intent.
"Your Majesty, it seems you are truly afraid of death, with so many people protecting and guarding you around you."
"Consort Lan" sneered, "However, I don't intend to kill you today. I heard you were injured, so I came to see you. Hmm, why didn't they dislocate your entire arm? It would be good to see how the Emperor will review memorials without an arm, wouldn't you say..."
Despite being just one person, he handled more than a dozen skilled bodyguards with ease.
"Protect the emperor! Protect the emperor!"
Eunuch Ni shouted and stood in front of the bed to block the view.
"Catch him." The Emperor's injury was not serious. His arm was a minor wound, but a silver needle had been stuck in his back. The imperial physician said that it had already penetrated his body and could not be removed for the time being, so they could only leave it there for now.
This is the emperor's true source of pain.
Provoked by the assassin, he became extremely agitated and his face turned pale.
"Alright, I'm not playing with you guys anymore. If anyone else comes, I won't be able to escape."
Hearing the approaching, albeit chaotic, footsteps, "Consort Lan" flicked her long sleeves, unleashing a powerful palm strike that sent the crowd flying and propelled her onto the roof.
"Kill him..."
"Your Majesty, do you still remember what happened more than ten years ago?"
Before the emperor could finish speaking, the man gave a sinister laugh and, like a ghost, crashed through the roof and disappeared.
Without the Emperor's order, everyone stood still and looked at the Emperor.
The emperor was clearly stunned after hearing what the man said, his eyes filled with complex and unfathomable emotions.
Eunuch Ni dared not issue the order on behalf of the Emperor, and immediately looked at the Emperor, urgently reminding him, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."
"Chase them! We must! We must capture them alive!"
The Emperor finally snapped out of his deep contemplation and gave a stern order.
The Thunder Guards and the Imperial Guards who rushed in gave chase, while Eunuch Ni had men guard the front.
The emperor, however, seemed to have lost all his strength and suddenly closed his eyes in despair.
"emperor--"
Eunuch Ni was extremely anxious.
"It's nothing." The emperor waved his hand, looking at the broken roof. The emperor, who was usually so majestic and sat on the throne, looked dejected and his eyes were filled with bitterness.
"Who is he? Who is he? Who is he...?"
These words were repeated over and over, and the first time they were repeated, an endless chill settled in his eyes.
The night was as dark as ink that could not be dissolved.
No stars, no moon.
From afar, the sounds coming from the imperial palace reached Xie Lingqin's ears clearly.
Xie Lingqin, dressed in black, was also taken aback when she heard the entire conversation in the Emperor's bedchamber. Hidden in the shadows, she took in the complex and profound expression on the Emperor's face when he heard that person's words.
More than ten years ago?
What could have happened to make the Emperor seem so defeated in an instant, and so full of hatred?
However, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
How could she just stand by and watch someone who could make the Emperor suffer be arrested?
What's more, that person's voice was so familiar.
She had already learned from Tingyu Tingfeng about a secret escape passage in the palace.
However, she hasn't collected the interest yet.
You want to kill me?
He dared to harm Yuwen Yao.
snort!
With a cold glint in her starry eyes, Xie Lingqin darted away like a night cat.
Sometimes, not knowing internal energy has its advantages, such as being able to better practice her ability to conceal her aura so that she won't be detected.
With her exceptional eyesight, Xie Lingqin quickly caught up with the person impersonating Consort Lan.
She tore off layers of palace robes, revealing a black robe.
Almost as the arrows came flying from afar, Xie Lingqin stepped forward and, without saying a word, pulled the black-robed figure into the nearby artificial hill.
"Search, quickly."
"yes."
Outside, you don't even need to look to know how many people are standing on the ground, conducting a thorough search.
However, this artificial hill is open at both ends.
Therefore, by the time someone discovered the artificial hill, the two had already climbed over another palace wall.
"Is it fun in the palace?"
There was no one around at the moment, and before Xie Lingqin could speak, the man in black robes spoke in a hoarse voice.
Although the voice was extremely harsh, there was a certain kind of laughter in the tone.
A smile that seemed to see right through her.
Xie Lingqin's eyes narrowed immediately. She had originally wanted to take the initiative, but she never expected to be subdued by the other party.
"Your Excellency, I just saved you." Xie Lingqin, who was she, remained calm and composed in an instant, solemnly reminding him.
The man in the black robe had his entire face hidden under the robe except for his eyes. He seemed to smile and said, "Little girl, it's only right that you saved me."
“I’ll say this,” Xie Lingqin looked the black-robed man up and down, “Sir, regardless of whether you are male or female, young or old, your skin is incredibly thick. Why should I save you?”
"Because I know that you were the one who attempted to assassinate the Emperor tonight, but I will not tell anyone."
After the black-robed man's words, Xie Lingqin's killing intent surged several times over.
"Don't worry, just as you know me, we're in this together now. So, tell me, what brings you to the palace?"
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