This surprised not only their own people but also the enemy. They had been preparing for this battle for several years and originally thought that if things went smoothly, they could completely wipe out Bei Yan and make it a vassal state of Dong Ting. But who would have thought that their army couldn't even enter the palace gates?
The leader was indignant, feeling that he had lost unfairly, and glared at He Jiu Niang: "Who exactly are you!"
"It's your father."
He Jiuniang replied immediately, leaving everyone puzzled about her meaning, but they knew she wouldn't say anything nice, which made them furious.
Lu Baichuan removed the leader's mask, revealing a very ordinary face to everyone.
Having slept with He Jiuniang for so long, he had learned quite a bit of her skills. Lu Baichuan could tell at a glance that this guy was disguised, but he didn't say anything and just waited for Prince Chen to make a decision.
Although everyone who was awake was one of his own, he sensed that this person's identity was unusual. If he were to expose himself like this, it might cause trouble, so he was not going to be that fool.
However, regarding tonight's mission, they had originally agreed that he would only receive a third-class merit, but now that he had captured the leader and his wife had easily dealt with the army, it would be unreasonable not to count it as a first-class merit. Therefore, the couple felt somewhat guilty when their eyes met in the air.
Look how bad this is!
Seeing Lu Baichuan's hesitant expression, Prince Chen immediately knew something was wrong and said, "Take him away and have someone keep a close watch on him, so that he doesn't have a chance to commit suicide or be broken out of prison."
"yes."
Lu Baichuan ordered his men to take these people away. Before leaving, he took out a bottle of medicine from his pocket and handed it to his men, saying, "Give this to them; it will save you a lot of trouble."
This is a bone-softening powder given by my wife. It's different from ordinary bone-softening powder. Without the antidote, you'll always be weak and as soft as a lump of mud.
His men took Xinran and the others away, leaving only Prince Lin in the main hall.
Seeing his utter defeat, Prince Lin was speechless for a moment. In the end, he was still defeated by this woman!
"Fifth brother, do you know that your mistake has implicated the entire maternal clan?"
Those who joined him in the rebellion tonight are basically doomed; most of them are his maternal relatives and his mother.
Prince Lin remained silent, his eyes still revealing a hint of resentment.
If it weren't for He Jiuniang, he would definitely have succeeded!
Seeing his expression, the old emperor didn't want to say anything more. He sighed and began to deal with the rebels of the night.
The prince's rebellion was, after all, a royal scandal, and the old emperor did not want to publicize it, so he decided to execute him secretly and then say that he died of illness.
This was the most dignified solution, and no one said anything.
Prince Lin, who had been silent until now, finally spoke: "Father, you can't kill me! Hahahaha..."
He laughed smugly, which confused the old emperor. Could it be that he had some leverage over him?
That shouldn't be happening!
However, before he could think further, Prince Lin had already revealed the answer.
He rummaged in his pocket for a long time before finally pulling out a gold medal.
He smiled smugly and displayed the gold medal in his hand to everyone.
Everyone stared intently—
"A get-out-of-jail-free card?"
Princess Consort Chen spoke first, leaving the old emperor even more bewildered. He didn't remember giving the fifth prince a pardon from death!
"It's the one belonging to the sixth brother."
Prince Chen spoke slowly, his expression not good.
When Prince Jing was fifteen, he went to the border for training and won a battle. The old emperor was so pleased that he bestowed upon him a pardon.
But how did it end up in the hands of the fifth brother?
What did you do to Lao Liu?
The old emperor glared at Prince Lin, wishing he could kill this rebellious son with his own hands.
"What are you saying, Father? My sixth brother and I have a deep bond, so what's wrong with giving this to him?"
Prince Lin smiled smugly; with the pardon in hand, he had long prepared a way out for himself.
Everyone who rebels tonight will die, but he will not.
On the night before Prince Jing left, he gave Prince Jing a gift and played the emotional card.
The next day, not long after Prince Jing left the capital, people from Prince Jing's residence delivered the pardon.
That silly sixth brother always cared about his fifth brother and naturally didn't want to see him get into trouble.
He Jiuniang understood. That shameless Prince Lin wanted to use Prince Jing's pardon to save his own life. Even in his final moments, he was still using Prince Jing. How truly remarkable.
However, this also shows that Prince Jing actually guessed what he wanted to do, and by giving him the gold medal, he was trying to ask the old emperor to spare Prince Lin's life.
So many people from his own clan died for him, yet he wants to remain aloof. Isn't that ridiculous?
He Jiuniang would never allow such an improper thing to happen.
While everyone was worrying about the pardon, He Jiuniang leisurely got up, quickly went to Prince Lin, and snatched the pardon from his hand.
"Give me your get-out-of-jail-free card!"
Before anyone could react to this turn of events, He Jiuniang was already carefully examining the gold medal. It was heavy, confirming that it was undoubtedly a single piece of gold.
"Now that I have a get-out-of-jail-free card, nothing you say will make a difference."
He Jiuniang looked down at the Prince Lin, whose eyes were bloodshot, and blinked innocently.
Lin Wang harbored ill intentions from the beginning, intending to harm her family members, and later even injured Lu Baichuan.
From the very beginning, He Jiuniang wanted his life, but due to various reasons, it has been delayed until now. How could she possibly let him take advantage of the situation and live a life of ignominy?
"Your Majesty, I have done a small service tonight, haven't I? Please give me the gold medal?"
The old emperor: ……
How can you just give out this get-out-of-jail-free card so casually?
Besides, given how domineering she is, even a get-out-of-jail-free card is useless to her.
After tonight, the old emperor also realized that if He Jiuniang wanted, all those people present could simply disappear.
Such people either become one of our own, or we have to do everything we can to silence them.
Of course, silencing her was out of the question. Not only did he lack the ability, but more importantly, he needed He Jiuniang to treat him. He Jiuniang was his life-saving elixir; how could he allow anything to happen to her?
"Take it."
The old emperor waved his hand, seemingly unconcerned.
Given the current situation, the Lu family probably won't need this gold medal for the next few decades.
The old emperor had always indulged He Jiuniang, so no one was surprised by the outcome.
Only then did Prince Lin realize his fear. He knelt down, supporting himself on his wounds, and said, "Father, I am guilty. Please give me a chance to make amends!"
Previously, he always thought he had a get-out-of-jail-free card, so he was particularly arrogant. Now that the get-out-of-jail-free card is gone, he's become incredibly cowardly.
Seeing how quickly his expression changed, the old emperor didn't want to pay him any more attention and said impatiently, "Take him away."
Lin Wang was about to beg for mercy when Lu Baichuan found a rotten-smelling rag and stuffed it into his mouth, finally bringing some peace to the world.
Looking at the mess on the ground and the still unconscious courtiers and their families, the old emperor breathed a sigh of relief; it was finally over.
"Have someone send all these people back. You can all go and rest. We can talk about it tomorrow."
He turned around wearily and said to the Empress Dowager, "I'm sorry to have frightened you, Mother. I will take you back to rest now."
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