Chu Xianyun's face was extremely grim: "If the Empress Dowager is really inside, I'm afraid Prince Xuan will really hold her hostage to command the other lords!"
As they were talking, Yun Xun led his men, braving the flashing swords and covered in blood, and charged over.
People from the Summer Palace immediately went to meet him and escorted him into the Summer Palace.
As soon as he stepped into the palace gate, he spat out a mouthful of blood and quickly used his sword to prop himself up on the ground, otherwise he would have fallen to the ground.
Fortunately, despite being stopped by thousands of people, he still managed to reach the palace.
Fortunately, he had Lingya make preparations in advance to kidnap the Empress Dowager; otherwise, he would not have been able to escape tonight.
But with the Empress Dowager around, he could negotiate with Yun Zhuo and Ye Qingxue.
"Just now, Chu Xianyun and Ye Cunsi brought men over, trying to rescue the Empress Dowager, but they were driven away by our men. However, we also suffered heavy losses, and they discovered that strong liquor and tung oil were hidden in the Summer Palace," the deputy commander said, his face also covered with bloodstains.
Yun Xun wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and stood up: "I didn't expect Yun Zhuo to split his forces into two groups! I underestimated him!"
He had truly underestimated the couple. Thinking about how he had been led by the nose by them for the past two years, Yun Xun felt a surge of hatred that seemed to drip blood!
"But it doesn't matter. It's better if they find out. They'll then know how dangerous the Summer Palace is these days!"
Therefore, they had no choice but to obey his orders!
He walked upstairs with his sword in hand: "Bring the Empress Dowager to the second floor! I want to negotiate with the Crown Prince and the others!"
With all the ministers watching, tens of thousands of guards watching, and countless palace servants watching, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess could not afford to be indifferent to the Empress Dowager's life or death; otherwise, they would be unfilial, and Yun Zhuo's throne would be unstable!
When Yun Xun went upstairs, he heard the sounds of fighting. He looked down and saw Ye Cunsi leading his men in battle against his men in the lamplight. He gave a cold laugh but did not stop them.
Yun Zhuo and Ye Qingxue also brought a large number of people and moved from outside the Zichen Palace to the Summer Palace.
Chu Xianyun immediately stepped forward and informed the couple of the situation inside the Summer Palace, adding, "We haven't found the Empress Dowager yet, and we don't know where to begin rescuing her!"
Ye Qingxue's brows were slightly furrowed: "After Yun Xun led his men out of Zichen Palace, our people went in to search. He has already brought out the two young princes, but it seems that we didn't see the two young princes enter Yihe Palace with him just now?"
Chu Xianyun was slightly taken aback: "Yes, the two young princes did not enter the Summer Palace with him! It seems he had them taken away and hidden away!"
In an instant, Yun Zhuo, Chu Xianyun, and Ye Qingxue exchanged glances, and the same thought occurred to them.
Ye Qingxue immediately said, "I will go to find the Empress Dowager with Lord Chu. You stay here and hold Yun Xun back!"
Yun Zhuo's Adam's apple bobbed violently. He said, "I'll go find it. You stay here!"
Ye Qingxue said, "Is the Crown Princess better able to hold him back, or is the Crown Prince better able to hold him back? You staying here will be more useful than me!"
Yun Zhuo frowned deeply. He had finally hoped that she would come back alive, but now she was going to take another risk. What was the difference between this and digging a knife into his heart?
However, Chu Xianyun also said, "Your Highness, the Crown Princess makes a very good point! I will do everything in my power to protect the Crown Princess!"
No sooner had she finished speaking than Xiao Bao rode over on his white horse, "Mommy, I'll go with you!"
His face was youthful, but his expression was very firm.
Ye Qingxue pondered for a moment, then nodded solemnly: "Okay!"
"..." Chu Xianyun was stunned. In such a dangerous and tense moment, they still had to bring a child along?
Isn't this making the mission more difficult? But Ye Qingxue had already taken the first step and left, seemingly not giving Yun Zhuo a chance to refuse.
Bai Qi carried Xiao Bao and ran to catch up.
Chu Xianyun gave Yun Zhuo a look that said, "Your Highness must keep Prince Xuan calm," and then led a dozen or so elite soldiers to follow.
Yun Zhuo withdrew his gaze, walked to the entrance of the Summer Palace, followed by thousands of guards, and looked up at Yun Xun standing on the second floor.
The fighting temporarily ceased, and Ye Cunsi and his guards, holding long swords, waited to the side.
Yun Xun didn't waste any words and said directly, "Yun Zhuo, I know you've been searching for the Empress Dowager. That's right, she's in my hands! I only have one thing to say: if you want the Empress Dowager to live, kneel down and surrender!"
The court officials, who were following behind Yun Zhuo, were all shocked and horrified when they heard these words!
Yun Zhuo was extremely worried and nervous for the Empress Dowager, Ye Qingxue, Xiao Bao, Chu Xianyun, and others, but he remained calm and composed in front of Yun Xun!
He sneered and mocked, "Yun Xun, not only did you murder your father and the emperor, but you even dared to lay a hand on your grandmother. The hardships you and your mother endured over the years were not caused by your grandmother, yet you treat her like this. You are truly heartless and treacherous."
Yun Xun's expression was ferocious, filled with hatred: "I only did this out of necessity, otherwise I would have died at your hands tonight! Don't worry, as long as you surrender obediently and die in front of me, I will take good care of my grandmother in the future! Otherwise—my grandmother's death will be caused by you, the current Crown Prince Yun Zhuo!"
Everyone watched Yun Zhuo with bated breath.
They were both afraid he would surrender and afraid he wouldn't.
If he surrenders, many people will die with him; but if he does not surrender, the Empress Dowager will die, he will be branded as unfilial, and his future will be bleak.
"Yun Zhuo, the Empress Dowager is our imperial grandmother. You lost your mother when you were young, and your imperial grandmother took great care of you. Do you really not care about her life or death?" Yun Xun laughed.
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