"Uncle Kun, let me go! It's too late, my brother and Ah Jin will be gone soon."
The old steward said in a deep voice, "Princess, to prevent any unforeseen circumstances, it would be best if you came with me to the secret room to rest temporarily, lest the rebels attack the mansion later."
“Both the young prince and Miss Mu are skilled in martial arts, so they can protect themselves if they encounter danger. However, if they bring the princess with them, they may need to be distracted to protect her.”
Upon hearing this, Su Muxue understood that it was indeed true. She couldn't help but feel annoyed and regretful that she hadn't learned any martial arts back in Dongyue because she was afraid of hardship. Otherwise, she might have been able to help her elder brother like Mu Jin today.
As soon as Su Yi and Mu Jin arrived at the palace, a thunderous sound of horses' hooves echoed through the sky, approaching from outside the palace gates.
Lin Zhengyong led his men at breakneck speed toward the palace. Upon seeing the palace gates wide open, suspicion immediately arose in his heart. The open palace gates seemed to blatantly convey the meaning of "inviting the enemy into a trap."
The group of horses immediately tightened their reins and stopped advancing.
Lieutenant General Lin He spurred his horse forward and said to Lin Zhengyong, "General, this is quite strange! These wide-open palace gates are probably a trap... Should we send some people in to test the waters before making a decision?"
However, Lin Zhengyong raised his hand to interrupt Lin He, coldly snorting, "We're already here, do you think we have any way out? In today's battle, we must win, we cannot afford to lose!"
After speaking, Lin Zhengyong's face turned cold, his eyes flashing with a fierce light. He shouted, "The rebels of Dongyue are rampant and have harmed the ruler of Nanshu. All generals, listen to my command! Follow me into the palace, annihilate the Dongyue rebels, and avenge the emperor!" With that, Lin Zhengyong led his troops straight into the palace.
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