After a while, a "ding" sound was heard outside, as if a hidden weapon hit the tree.
"Squat down." Shen Nian said in a low voice, then pulled the emperor to hide behind him, turned his head and glanced at Xia Tian.
Xia Tian also squatted down with a dagger in his hand.
Although the other adults were nervous, they squatted on the ground reflexively when they heard the command.
The sound of an arrow flute was heard, and a fight had already started outside with the sound of "bang bang bang".
Captain He shouted and rushed forward.
Unexpectedly, there were so many people coming this time, about fifty people, and all of them were highly skilled in martial arts. Although the royal guards and officers and soldiers totaled two hundred people, it was still a bit difficult to fight.
The Imperial Guards were fine and could still handle it for a while, but the other officers and soldiers could only barely hold out for a few rounds, and soon more than 30 officers and soldiers were injured.
Captain He asked them to retreat to the rear of the Imperial Guards first, and the Imperial Guards would resist in the front.
We had no idea what was happening outside in the tent and could only wait anxiously.
The fight outside was getting closer and closer, Xia Tian’s heart was in his throat, and he unconsciously moved towards Shen Nian.
The emperor saw her action and whispered, "Madam Shen, stand behind me."
The emperor thought she was afraid, so he didn't care about the difference between men and women and asked her to come over.
He couldn’t let something happen to the lady again just because Shen Nian protected him.
Standing behind him, Shen Nian no longer had to worry.
Xia Tian stood up and whispered his thanks, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
However, he did not go over to stand behind the emperor, but just moved closer to Shen Nian.
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