Who said he was alone?
Upon hearing the booming voices, everyone turned to look, only to find that the newcomers were Sun Ren and Sun Huohuo.
"Those who want to live, surrender immediately, and His Majesty may spare your lives. Those who want to continue fighting, come and fight!"
Sun Ren held two large axes, his back ramrod straight, his voice deep and resonant, exuding righteousness.
No sooner had he finished speaking than Hong Qiu'er arrived with two broadswords and Xue Deyi, wielding a red spear, leading a squad of soldiers.
"Lord Sun has arrived!"
"You're so smug, teach me now!"
When the civil and military officials in the main hall saw that they were all familiar faces arriving one after another, they waved excitedly and immediately felt no fear.
Those hiding under the table and behind the pillars now stood in front of Yun Beiye.
"Don't be so arrogant, we don't know who will win or lose yet!"
In an instant, flames flew everywhere in the palace, and the clanging of weapons broke the silence of the night.
"Your Highness, come with me, Old Cao!"
As Cao Canjun fought, he approached Yun Duoduo and prepared to take them away.
"Where is the prince?!"
"Your Highness, rest assured, His Highness is protecting His Majesty and the Empress. His Highness is highly skilled in martial arts, and besides, Hong Qiu'er is with us. Let's go first!"
Yun Duoduo knew this wasn't the time to dawdle, so she grabbed A Xiang and followed Cao Canjun. "A Xiang, hurry, let's go!"
...
The next day, all was quiet, and the Anqing Palace was in a mess.
Last night, after a fierce battle, Yun Yichun died in the main hall.
Yun Beiye sat forlornly in the hall, his mind filled with Yun Yichun's frantic attempt to kill him, and how he was eventually slashed by someone and fell straight down in front of him.
He witnessed his son die right before his eyes.
"His Majesty."
Zhao Zhongquan looked disheveled and exhausted. He hadn't slept all night and was very worried when he saw Yun Beiye's ashen face.
"Zhao Zhongquan, go grind the powder; I need to issue an imperial decree."
Yun Beiye's voice was very cold.
He was tired. He wanted to pass the throne to the second prince and begin to enjoy his retirement.
...
Inside the Prince of Jibei's mansion, Yun Duoduo lay on the bed, worried about Jin Jinzhi's safety, and didn't sleep all night.
Although she knew that Jin Jinzhi would definitely win this war, she was still a little worried.
Yun Yichun's rebellion was too hasty. The troops he bought had not undergone years of training. In contrast, the troops led by Jin Jinzhi, Sun Ren, and Xue Deyi were stable, had righteousness and a strong sense of justice, and had undergone years of rigorous training. How could such an army possibly lose?
Although Yun Yichun's troops were overwhelming in number, he was, after all, a prince, and his maternal clan's subordinates were all civil officials. He knew absolutely nothing about how to mobilize troops or how to arrange them in battle formation.
It was eerily quiet outside.
"Your Highness, the Prince has returned!"
Ah Xiang ran in and called out.
"Quick, let's go take a look!" Yun Duoduo didn't even bother to put on her thick coat before hurrying out.
Jin Jinzhi returned to the bedroom, and Yun Duoduo quickly stepped forward and took his hand, saying, "You're injured."
Jin Jinzhi had wounds on his arms, legs, and shoulders, with visible streaks of red blood. His hair ornament had fallen off, and his hair was somewhat disheveled.
"It's alright, but you, being pregnant, need to take care of yourself."
She helped him sit down, her face full of worry. "Ah Xiang, go get the medicine box."
"Instruct the kitchen to prepare the meal."
Both of them hadn't eaten in a long time, and since it was Chinese New Year, they still wanted to use food with auspicious meanings to ward off bad luck.
"Yes, Your Highness, I will go right away."
"I've never seen you so disheveled before," Yun Duoduo teased.
Does it hurt?
Yun Duoduo gently cleaned the wound with gauze and asked him with some heartache.
"It doesn't hurt. The wound can be treated casually. I'm used to it." Jin Jinzhi shook his head.
"That won't do. If it's not handled properly, it could lead to infection."
Jin Jinzhi smiled at him, and he suddenly felt very happy. In this room, there were only the two of them, quiet and peaceful. It was so nice.
"By the way, what happened last night?"
Yun Duoduo asked while tending to her wound.
"Yun Yichun died in the main hall."
“Yes.” Jin Jinzhi sighed. “Father is getting old, and he must be very upset about what happened.”
In his later years, a time when he should have been enjoying family life, this happened instead.
"Let's go to the front hall. It's Chinese New Year, let's not think about so much, being happy is the most important thing!"
After Yun Duoduo treated all the wounds, she helped Jin Jinzhi change into clean clothes, and the two walked towards the front hall.
A moment later, two stoves were set up in the front hall and the backyard, burning brightly and providing warmth.
On the round table in the front hall are braised chicken heads and braised chicken wings, symbolizing peace and tranquility.
The maids kept serving dishes. Fish was the last dish served at the banquet. It was usually left uneaten, symbolizing "abundance year after year".
"Yesterday, His Majesty issued an imperial decree overnight."
Jin Jinzhi was somewhat tired, and he slowly recounted what had happened last night.
After Yun Yichun's death, Yun Beiye stared blankly at the mess in Anqing Palace, speechless for a long time.
Subsequently, he instructed Zhao Zhongquan to draft an edict, passing the throne to the second prince, Yun Yizhong.
"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: During my more than ten years on the throne, the country has been peaceful and prosperous, and the people have become wealthy. This is truly due to the silent blessings of Heaven, Earth, and the ancestral temples, and not to my own lack of virtue."
"The Second Prince Yun Yizhong has rendered meritorious service in protecting the Emperor. He is both wise and brave, and of noble character. He will surely be able to inherit the throne."
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