"Protect the Emperor!" A voice came from outside the hall, and Xiao Chen recognized it as Han Chengye's voice.
"Xiao Yanchu, if you surrender now, I can still spare your life. I advise you not only for yourself, but also for the Princess and your unborn child." Xiao Chenyi looked at Xiao Yanchu, who was still fighting, with a smile on his lips.
In his view, Xiao Yanchu was simply making a death throes.
He said he would let Xiao Yanchu go, but that was just for show for the ministers. He wanted to show that he was a benevolent ruler and refute Xiao Yanchu's lie that he had murdered his brother and nephew with facts!
After this is all over, whether Xiao Yanchu lives or dies is entirely up to him. There are many ways in this world to make someone disappear without a trace.
Once Xiao Yanchu died, who dared to say anything about him? History is always written by the victors.
He would then have the historians portray Xiao Yanchu as a scourge to the Great Chu, and who would know the truth?
At this moment, a group of people rushed in through the palace gate, led by Han Chengye.
"Your Majesty, please forgive my late arrival!" Han Chengye bowed to Xiao Chenyi.
"Commander Han, there's no need for formalities. Quickly seize this treacherous traitor who intends to rebel."
"yes!"
Han Chengye waved his hand and ordered, "Take him down!"
The Imperial Guards who followed rushed towards Xiao Yanchu and his men.
Hu Qing became anxious upon seeing this.
He, the prince, and some military officers numbered no more than ten. No matter how powerful they were, they couldn't defeat so many imperial guards.
"Your Highness, you go first, I'll cover you!" Hu Qing hurriedly blocked Xiao Yanchu's side, wanting Xiao Yanchu to retreat first.
Although the Imperial Guards are numerous, with the prince's skills, he still has a chance of escaping.
Trying to escape?
Upon hearing Hu Qing's shout, Han Chengye immediately drew his sword and thrust it straight at Xiao Yanchu's back.
Xiao Yanchu was facing two guards and had no time to deal with the sudden sword thrust from Han Chengye behind him.
"Your Highness, be careful!" Hu Qing saw it, but he was also held back by two imperial guards and could not help Xiao Yanchu. He could only warn him.
As Han Chengye's sword was about to pierce Xiao Yanchu's back, Xiao Chenyi pursed his lips, narrowed his eyes, and waited with a mixture of excitement and tension for the final moment to arrive.
Just then, a dark figure pounced forward and directly deflected Han Chengye's sword.
Han Chengye turned around, dissipating the impact of the sword strike. He looked up at the newcomer, somewhat surprised.
"Su Ziyang! It's you?!"
Su Ziyang stood before Han Chengye, sword in hand, his voice cold and clear, "Han Chengye, your opponent is me."
Han Chengye had always been overshadowed by Su Ziyang in the Imperial Guard, and he had long harbored resentment towards him.
Upon hearing Su Ziyang's words, he picked up his sword and charged towards Su Ziyang without saying a word.
Xiao Chenyi was startled when he saw Su Ziyang suddenly appear. Hadn't he sent Su Ziyang out? Why was he back now?
Now that Su Ziyang has returned, the Imperial Guards...
His eyelids began to twitch uncontrollably.
Xiao Chenyi had no idea that Xiao Yanchu had already discussed this with Su Ziyang and was prepared for this move.
He sent Su Ziyang out, but Su Ziyang only went through the motions and rushed back.
The next second, Xiao Chenyi heard a voice coming from outside the main hall, "Charge! Protect the prince!"
The sounds of weapons clashing grew louder and louder, reaching into the main hall.
Xiao Chenyi looked out through the main hall gate and saw the Imperial Guards fighting together.
Clearly, some were loyal to Han Chengye, while others were led by Su Ziyang.
However, due to limited visibility, he couldn't immediately tell how many Imperial Guards Su Ziyang had brought.
Just then, someone suddenly shouted, "The Prince of Lin'an has arrived!"
The shout of "The Prince of Lin'an has arrived!" momentarily distracted Han Chengye, and Su Ziyang placed a sword against his neck.
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