Chapter 306 Joining Hands
"Loyal to the King——!"
When these two blood-red characters, soaked in the emperor's rage and cinnabar, were held high by a loyal old eunuch and rushed out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the night in the entire palace was completely ignited!
At this moment, in the western suburbs of the capital, the heavy sound of horse hooves broke the silence of the night.
A black torrent, stirring up dust under the moonlight, rushed straight towards the capital.
The two leaders were Xiao Jingchi and Shen He.
He was dressed in black, his face was stern, and there was no more silliness in his eyes, only the coldness of the top of a snowy mountain.
Chen He walked with the reins side by side, holding a long sword tightly in his hand, his eyes full of vicissitudes and determination.
“Here I come!”
On the city wall, a figure anxiously stuck his head out. It was Zhou Yan'an!
"Quick! Open the city gate!"
He roared to his henchmen behind him.
"Sir! General Han Kui's men are still here..."
"I can't care less! I'll take full responsibility for anything that happens! Open the door!"
"yes!"
With a loud "creak", the heavy west city gate opened a crack of life in the middle of the night!
"rush!"
Xiao Jingchi let out a low shout, squeezed his legs against the horse's belly, and rushed in first like an arrow!
Behind him, the old subordinates of the King of Fighting, these battle-hardened soldiers, let out a long-suppressed roar, followed closely behind, and charged into the city!
"Your Highness! Charge straight to Chengtian Gate!"
Zhou Yan'an shouted from the city wall, pointing them in the direction.
"Xiao Minglan's main force is gathered there!"
Xiao Jingchi didn't look back, but just raised the sword in his hand high!
The sword points directly at the palace!
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In front of Chengtian Gate, there was a sea of blood.
Han Kui, Xiao Minglan's trusted general, was commanding the rebellious imperial guards in a final desperate fight with the palace guards and the scattered troops who came to defend the king.
He chopped down a guard with a knife, wiped the blood off his face, and roared ferociously.
"Hold on! Hold on, everyone!"
"Reinforcements will be arriving soon! Once His Royal Highness the Third Prince has control of the situation, you will all be heroes in founding the nation!"
Before he finished speaking, a faster and more powerful sound of horse hooves came from the end of the long street!
The sound was like thunder and raging waves, making people tremble!
Han Kui's face changed and he turned around suddenly.
Under the moonlight, a horseman, wearing black clothes as black as ink, was rushing towards him with an unmatched momentum!
That person... looks so familiar!
Is it that idiot Sixth Prince?!
"A Sheng?"
Han Kui's mind went blank in an instant.
How could he be here? He's not...
However, the next second, those eyes as cold as a frozen pond made him feel like he was falling into an icy cave!
There's no trace of stupidity in that look!
He is clearly the king who looks down upon the world!
"Shoot! Shoot! Shoot him to death!"
Han Kui screamed in horror!
However, it was too late!
Xiao Jingchi's speed is faster than an arrow!
He leaned over his horse and dragged the sword in his hand across the ground, sparking a string of dazzling sparks.
Just as he was about to charge into the enemy camp, he suddenly reined in his horse and stood up!
"Stop him!"
Several rebels rushed forward roaring.
I saw a silver light flash like a silk thread!
Phew——!
Blood gushed out and heads fell to the ground!
Xiao Jingchi's figure did not stop at all. He passed through the crowd like a ghost, with a clear target, going straight for Han Kui!
"You...you are not a fool..."
Han Kui finally came back to his senses from the shock, his eyes filled with fear and disbelief.
A cold arc appeared at the corner of Xiao Jingchi's mouth.
"Now you know, it's too late."
As soon as the words were spoken, the sword arrived!
Han Kui roared and raised his sword to meet the attack.
"when!"
The sound of metal clashing and sparks flying!
Han Kui only felt an overwhelming force coming from the blade, his knuckles cracked instantly, and the long sword almost slipped out of his hand!
He looked at the "fool" in front of him in horror.
What a lot of effort this takes!
He had no time to react. Xiao Jingchi turned his wrist and the long sword came out like a poisonous snake out of a hole, drawing a strange arc and bypassing his block.
"not good!"
Han Kui's heart was filled with alarm and he quickly retreated.
But the sword light followed him like a shadow!
One sword, cut the throat!
The fear on Han Kui's face froze. He covered his neck with his hands, and blood flowed out from between his fingers.
He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but only a "ho ho" sound came out.
Then, with a "thump", he fell down heavily.
Commander, killed in action!
All the rebels were stunned!
"General Han...is he dead?"
"The general is dead!"
“Run!”
The army was instantly defeated and its morale collapsed!
At this moment, deafening shouts of killing were heard from the other side of the palace gate!
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is here! The traitor surrenders!"
The Crown Prince and Yan Qingyi, along with a group of loyal East Palace guards, came from the other side and attacked from both inside and outside with Xiao Jingchi's troops!
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"We lost...we lost completely..."
On the Chengtian Gate Tower, Xiao Minglan, who had been watching the battle, looked at the one-sided massacre below, his face ashen and his whole body trembling.
He just couldn't figure it out!
Why is this happening?
Why did that fool Xiao Jingchi become a killing god!
"Your Highness! Hurry! As long as there is green mountain, there will be no shortage of firewood!"
The counselors around him advised anxiously.
Xiao Minglan suddenly came back to his senses, and a hint of madness and ruthlessness flashed in his eyes!
"Leave? No! I haven't lost yet!"
He pushed his counselor aside, rushed to the edge of the city wall, and saw the prince being protected by everyone in the middle!
He roared and rushed forward with his sword in hand. Taking advantage of the chaos, he placed the sword on the prince's neck!
"Stop it!"
Xiao Minglan roared like a madman.
"Everyone, get back!"
"Otherwise, I will die with him!"
Everyone froze, watching the scene in horror.
"Xiao Minglan! You're crazy!"
The prince's face turned pale and he shouted sternly.
"Shut up!"
Xiao Minglan's sword moved closer, leaving a bloody mark on the prince's neck.
"I'm not crazy! You guys made me do this! You guys made me do this!"
He laughed maniacally.
"Saddle my horse! Now! Right now! Get me out of here!"
"Otherwise, you'll just have to wait and collect the body of your prince!"
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"Don't be impulsive!"
Yan Qingyi shouted hurriedly, signaling everyone not to act rashly.
Outside the crowd, Xiao Jingchi slowly put down his sword.
He raised his head, his gaze passed over the crowd and fell coldly on Xiao Minglan's face.
Then, without saying a word, he turned around and took a longbow and three feather arrows from a personal soldier.
Bend the bow and nock the arrow.
The movements were steady, without a trace of trembling.
The cold arrow pointed at Xiao Minglan who was high up in the sky.
Chen He's heart instantly rose to his throat!
She understood Xiao Jingchi's intention.
But the distance was too far, and Xiao Minglan used the prince as a shield. If he was not careful, the consequences would be disastrous!
Must, create a chance for him!
Chen He took a deep breath, took a step forward, and shouted at Xiao Minglan on the city wall!
"Xiao Minglan!"
Her voice was clear and decisive, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
"Look at you now, you look like a lost dog!"
Xiao Minglan's attention was indeed attracted by her, and his eyes were full of resentment.
"Chen He! You bitch!"
Chen He sneered, every word piercing his heart.
"Xiao Minglan, do you think you won? No! You lost! You lost from the very beginning!"
"You will always be a rat in the gutter who is not worthy of being on the stage!"
"Shut up!"
Xiao Minglan was completely enraged and roared at Chen He out of control!
Now is the time!
Just at the moment when he was distracted!
"call out--!"
A sharp sound of breaking through the air was heard!
A black streak of light tore through the night sky, so fast that it was almost impossible to capture with the naked eye!
"ah--!"
Xiao Minglan let out a shrill scream!
The wrist of his right arm, which was holding the long sword, was nailed to the pillar of the city wall by a feather arrow!
“Dang!”
The long sword fell to the ground!
The prince took the opportunity to break free, but Yan Qingyi, who reacted very quickly, pulled him over and protected him behind him!
Everything happened in a flash!
Before Xiao Minglan could react, a black shadow leaped up from below like a roc spreading its wings. After a few rises and falls, it landed in front of him.
It’s Xiao Jingchi!
He slapped Xiao Minglan on the back of his neck with his backhand.
Xiao Minglan groaned and fell down softly. Xiao Jingchi grabbed the collar and dragged him to the edge of the city wall like a dead dog.
At this point, the palace gate rebellion was completely quelled!
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The morning light is breaking.
In the Yangxin Palace, the emperor was out of danger and fell into a deep sleep thanks to Chu Yue's careful treatment.
An imperial edict was issued from the palace and spread throughout the capital.
The third prince, Xiao Minglan, had ulterior motives and poisoned his emperor and father with the intention of treason. All his accomplices were thrown into the Sky Prison and handed over to the Ministry of Justice, the Dali Temple, and the Censorate for trial!
In front of Chengtian Gate, the bloodstains have been washed away.
The sunlight pierced through the clouds, casting a golden glow on the palace that had weathered many storms.
Xiao Jingchi and Shen He stood side by side on the white jade steps in front of the hall.
He changed out of his bloody clothes and regained his gentle appearance, but the clarity in his eyes could no longer be concealed.
She looked at him and he was looking at her.
The sunlight shone on the two of them, warm and dazzling.
After experiencing the hardships of two lifetimes, and spanning countless conspiracies and blood.
At this moment, they finally joined hands and firmly grasped their destiny in their own hands.
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