Although the blade did not pierce her armor, the impact caused her excruciating pain in her lower abdomen.
The figure was Maggie.
His eyes were filled with murderous intent.
He raised the dagger and swiftly stabbed Su Wanwan in the throat.
"With the Emperor's favor, what do I have to fear..."
Before she could finish speaking, the dagger in her hand was knocked away.
The next instant, two young eunuchs were already close by.
A hand as hard and strong as steel grabbed Maggie's shoulder and threw her hard onto the stone floor with an over-the-shoulder throw!
Maggie was thrown to the ground and coughed up blood; her skirt was quickly soaked with blood.
...
Lu Xingjian was on his way to the banquet at the Meridian Gate.
Just as they arrived near the Wenhua Gate, a young eunuch came panting and reported: "Her Majesty the Empress has been assassinated!"
Lu Xingjian's expression changed instantly. "Lead the way!"
He hurried toward Wenhua Gate and saw Su Wanwan being helped onto a palanquin from afar, swaying as if she couldn't sit still.
"Where is the imperial physician?!" Lu Xingjian's voice was extremely hoarse.
He shouldn't have let her out.
On such a large occasion with many people, unexpected troubles are bound to occur in the palace, and it's impossible to guard against them all.
Su Wanwan waved her hand weakly and said, "I'm fine..."
After saying that, he forced a smile at Lu Xingjian.
Lu Xingjian, however, did not believe it.
She was so weak and powerless, a stark contrast to her energetic self when she left home that morning.
His jawline tightened, and he coldly ordered, "Go to the East Palace!"
This place is the closest to the East Palace, only a few dozen steps away.
After saying that, he followed Su Wanwan's palanquin to the East Palace.
Maggie was pinned to the ground, unable to move, and could only hear Lu Xingjian's voice but could not see him.
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