In the dead of night, a corner of the capital city was exceptionally quiet, broken only by the occasional chirping of insects and the distant sound of horses' hooves.
However, in the midst of this silence, a fierce battle is about to unfold.
Xu Yuehuai led a team of elite guards and quietly infiltrated the gathering point of the remnants of the Ningyuan Marquis's forces. This gathering point was located in a remote corner of the capital. This gathering point was once within the Ningyuan Marquis's sphere of influence, but now it had become a hiding place for the remnants of his forces.
However, just as Xu Yuehuai led his guards into the gathering place of the remnants of Ningyuan Marquis's forces, these remnants also discovered them.
"How dare they come here to deliver themselves to our doorstep! They're courting death!"
"Everyone, charge! Kill them!"
They held various weapons, their eyes filled with vigilance and anger.
The two sides suddenly started fighting in a secluded corner of the capital.
The guards, wielding sharp blades and moving with agility, swiftly charged into the crowd, engaging in fierce combat with the remnants of Ningyuan Marquis's forces. Their figures appeared exceptionally lithe in the moonlight, their blades gleaming coldly.
They moved constantly through the crowd, their every move displaying remarkable skill.
The remaining troops were not to be outdone. Although outnumbered, they possessed the blood of the Marquis of Ningyuan and carried with them past glory. They brandished their weapons and launched continuous attacks on the guards.
The two sides traded blows, and the scene was very intense.
Xu Yuehuai stood aside, shocked by the fighting skills of these people.
These remnants of the Marquis of Ningyuan's forces were agile and skilled with swords, clearly seasoned veterans. Moreover, their attack methods were remarkably similar to those of the Moon Guards of the previous Mingyue Kingdom.
The two sides fought fiercely, their battle incredibly intense. The secret guards, relying on their exceptional skills and quick wit, repeatedly broke through the defenses of the remnants of Ningyuan Marquis's forces.
They were agile and swift, like cheetahs, constantly searching for their opponent's weaknesses. Their eyes were determined, their faces showed an indomitable spirit, and every move they made was incredibly fast.
The remnants of Ningyuan Marquis's forces were not to be outdone, constantly changing tactics in an attempt to find weaknesses in the secret guards.
The guards exuded a murderous aura, their eyes flashing with a cold light. Every movement they made was filled with power and determination. They were agile, their punches and kicks brimming with strength and skill, sometimes as swift as tigers descending a mountain, sometimes as nimble as dragons swimming.
However, the remnants of Marquis Ningyuan's forces attacked using all sorts of methods during the battle, from fists and feet to hidden weapons, from arrows to traps, leaving no stone unturned.
Their faces were filled with determination, and every move they made seemed to declare their abilities. They were constantly looking for their opponent's weaknesses, and once they found them, they would deliver a fatal blow without any mercy.
The guards knew this was a life-or-death struggle, and only by fighting with all their might could they survive this battle.
As time went on, the secret guards gradually gained the upper hand.
They not only relentlessly slaughtered the remnants of Ningyuan Marquis's forces in the battle, but also cornered them. Their eyes were filled with confidence and pride, as if they could already see the dawn of victory.
At that moment, one of the guards suddenly spotted a weakness in the remnants of Ningyuan Marquis's forces. A cunning glint flashed in his eyes, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, and the longsword in his hand sliced through the air like lightning.
With a loud "bang!", the remnant of Ningyuan Marquis's troops fell to the ground, blood gushing from his wounds.
The others gasped in shock at the sight. They knew the battle had reached its most critical moment, and a single misstep could cost them their lives.
However, the remnants of Ningyuan Marquis's forces did not give up. They knew that only through continuous effort and struggle could they achieve victory. They quickly adjusted their tactics and began to use the surrounding environment to launch a counterattack.
They shot arrows into the eyes and throats of the guards and trapped them with traps.
The guards did not panic in the face of these changes; they quickly adjusted their tactics. They used their speed and skill to dodge arrows and traps, while simultaneously using their weapons to fight back.
Their eyes were filled with determination, as if they could already see the hope of victory.
Finally, after a fierce battle, the secret guards successfully defeated the remnants of Marquis Ningyuan's forces. They stood on the battlefield, their faces beaming with victorious smiles.
They knew that victory in this battle was not only for themselves, but also for the dignity and honor of the nation.
Although the battle is over, the guards will never forget every detail and every moment of it. They will cherish these memories, constantly reminding themselves to strive and fight to make greater contributions to the country.
Now, we must kill all those traitors who betrayed the Great Zhou Kingdom!
As more and more people fell into pools of blood, the remnants of Ningyuan Marquis's forces could no longer endure it and began to surrender to the secret guards.
"Don't kill us!"
"We surrender!"
They knelt on the ground one by one, heads bowed, hands clasped in a fist, indicating their willingness to surrender.
Seeing these people surrender, Xu Yuehuai breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that although the battle was difficult, victory had ultimately been achieved. She led her guards back to the palace, her heart filled with joy and pride.
Upon seeing these people, Qi Hanlin said, "Let's handle everything impartially!"
"Okay." Xu Yuehuai then handed these people over to the Ministry of Justice.
Ultimately, these rebels were punished according to law, and the Imperial Guards received the appropriate appeasement and compensation, and the entire capital gradually returned to peace.
However, in the dead of night, Qi Hanlin suddenly felt a burning sensation in his body, as hot as a furnace.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty! What's wrong?"
The maidservant on night watch noticed something was wrong; no matter how she called Qi Hanlin, he didn't respond. So, she immediately ran to find Xia Sen.
Xia Sen rushed over upon hearing the noise and immediately noticed that Qi Hanlin's condition was abnormal. Xia Sen approached the bedside and carefully examined Qi Hanlin's complexion and pulse.
His eyes were serious and his expression was solemn.
Upon receiving the news, Xu Yuehuai rushed over immediately and asked Xia Sen, "Your Majesty, how is he?"
Xia Sen sighed softly and said, "His Majesty carries a deadly poison."
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai was immediately astonished: "How come you didn't notice before?"
Xia Sen smiled slightly and said, "This poison is extremely well hidden. If it weren't for the heavy yin energy on His Majesty's body at night, it wouldn't have been able to be detected. This poison is extremely potent. If His Majesty doesn't receive timely treatment, I'm afraid his life will be in danger."
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai immediately became anxious: "Then what should we do?"
Xia Sen pondered for a moment and said, "First, we must keep His Majesty calm and prevent him from being further agitated. Second, we need to prepare some antidotes, such as honeysuckle, licorice, and coptis."
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