Li Zhu nodded, feeling that this was a man of integrity and loyalty, and thus replied...
"I am Li Zhu, the Crown Prince Regent of the New Tang Dynasty. I apologize for disturbing you today. I await your arrival at the Eastern Palace..."
After saying that, Li Zhu led his men to continue rushing towards the East Palace, but because of Zhao Feng's presence, they took a slightly longer route...
Upon returning to the Eastern Palace, Li Zhu was stunned. He collapsed to the ground in terror as countless imperial guards rampaged through the palace, slaughtering everyone they encountered…
In an instant, the images of Yingying, Qingqing, and Mingfei flashed through Li Zhu's mind...
"I'll fight you to the death..."
Li Zhu roared and charged towards the East Palace with the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow in his hand. Wang Yanzhang was also surprised that someone would dare to attack the East Palace, but considering that someone had already attacked the Imperial City, it wasn't surprising that someone would attack the East Palace as well. However, since his daughter was still in the East Palace, he followed Li Zhu and rushed into the East Palace as well.
Pfft…
Glug glug…
One soldier after another was killed by Li Zhu, but this still didn't stop him. He couldn't imagine what it would be like if the three women with whom he first developed feelings were killed after he transmigrated...
"Qingqing..."
Wang Yanzhang roared in despair, his spear moving like a dragon emerging from the sea, pinning one soldier after another to the ground...
"Who? Who brought you here?"
Li Zhu pinned the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow to a soldier's shoulder and angrily questioned him!
"I...I..."
The soldiers were so terrified they wet themselves, and at that moment they couldn't utter a single complete sentence...
Pfft…
Glug glug…
Li Zhu didn't waste any more words with him. All he wanted now was to see Wang Riqing, Yuwen Yingying, and Consort Ming, with whom he had already consummated their marriage, all safe and sound...
Inside the palace!
All the guards were gathered here, protecting the people inside the palace and preventing the enemy from advancing an inch...
"Mingfei, if you don't come out, I'll kill everyone here..."
The Second Prince's voice rang out, causing Consort Ming's body to tremble uncontrollably within the palace...
"Consort Ming, don't be afraid. At worst, I'll take them all down with me..."
Wang Riqing, holding her long sword, said angrily, "I never imagined that the Second Prince would be so ruthless as to attack the Eastern Palace..."
"It's no use. He won't give up until he sees me..."
Consort Ming said in despair!
"I refuse to believe the Second Prince would actually dare to kill us all. I am the legitimate daughter of the Wang family, and Yingying is the Prime Minister's only daughter. If he kills us, he will offend both the Wang family and the Prime Minister's powerful factions..."
Wang Riqing didn't sense any danger; he thought that even the Second Prince couldn't possibly do anything to them...
"Consort Ming, you actually betrayed me, causing me to lose face in front of the Emperor. Do you know how deserving you are to die..."
The second prince roared through gritted teeth; judging from his expression, one could tell just how hysterical he was inside…
"Since you won't come out, then die! Set them on fire and burn them to death..."
With the second prince's order, countless torches were raised, ready to burn this place to the ground and turn the stain on his life to ashes...
"Your Highness, I can come out, but you must release Wang Riqing and Yuwen Yingying..."
"You're barely able to save yourself, yet you're worried about others' safety. Let me tell you, I'm in charge here. Whoever I want to die, they have to die..."
The Second Prince has lost control; he now only wants to kill Consort Ming, kill the Crown Prince, and kill everyone connected to the Crown Prince…
Hearing the Second Prince's words, Consort Ming felt a wave of despair. But when her gaze swept over Li Zhu's bed, she realized there was a passageway there…
"Qingqing, Yingying, come with me..."
Consort Ming led Wang Riqing and Yuwen Yingying to the bedside. To their surprise, she opened the passageway and then looked at them, saying...
"You two escape through the passage, I'll stay behind and hold off the Second Prince..."
"no…"
Wang Riqing immediately refused. She was a chivalrous woman; how could she let a weak woman like Consort Ming face the Second Prince, that mad dog?
"Qingqing, listen to me. His Highness the Crown Prince is truly someone I can entrust my life to. I was abandoned. If I live, I will be an indelible stain on the Crown Prince's reputation, affecting his position. You are both good girls who can stay with him for life. As long as you live, my sacrifice will be worthwhile. Please let me do one last thing for His Highness the Crown Prince. I beg you..."
"Consort Ming, the Crown Prince is a man of great loyalty and righteousness. He would never want to see you sacrifice yourself for anyone. Since there's a passage here, let's escape together. There's absolutely no need for unnecessary sacrifice..."
Wang Riqing held Mingfei's hand; how could he let her go out and sacrifice herself?
"No, the Second Prince wants me. If I don't get out, he will never give up. If he finds the passage, none of the three of us will survive. I can't be so selfish as to live for myself and implicate you. Not only will the Crown Prince not forgive me, but I won't forgive myself either. Either way, we're going to die. It's better for one person to die than for three to die. Besides, you don't want me to die with regrets, do you?"
"But…"
Wang Riqing still didn't want to watch Consort Ming go to her death, as it would make her feel guilty for the rest of her life...
"Sister Ming, you can't die..."
Yingying also held onto her arm, not wanting to see Consort Ming go out to her death...
"I beg you, this is my only wish now. Do you want to die with me for nothing? Do you want the Crown Prince to live with guilt for the rest of his life? Do you want the Crown Prince to be branded as someone who stole his younger siblings for the rest of his life? Do you want the Crown Prince to live in a dilemma forever?"
Think about it, if I die, everything will be over. The Second Prince wants me. As long as I get out, I can buy you time. Once the Crown Prince returns, you will be saved. This is a win-win situation. My two sisters, please grant my request…”
Mingfei said with a resolute expression, "When a person finds meaning in their existence, death will no longer frighten them..."
She was saddened that she couldn't see Li Zhu one last time, but she was also relieved that she had saved the Crown Prince's two women, and that her death would spare Li Zhu from bearing various infamy...
He gave her happiness as a woman, and now she is willing to give everything for him, even her own life…
"But…"
"No buts, it's too late, you have to go... hurry up and go..."
The sounds of fighting outside grew closer, and the resistance grew weaker. If they delayed any longer, the Second Prince would burst in, and then no one would be able to escape. He had to get out before then, using his own life to buy time…
Wang Riqing and Yuwen Yingying were thrown into the passageway in a daze by Mingfei's shout. Mingfei then closed the passageway, tidied herself up, wiped away her tears, and made herself look her best...
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