Something happened suddenly. The people in the palace were still enjoying the singing and dancing. They were relaxed. They were all shocked when they were suddenly assassinated!
On the other hand, Qi Jiuzhang and other generals, who had only fought against rebels at the border for a long time, reacted quickly. They stood up immediately, shouted "Escort" and ran towards the throne.
It's just that their rank is not high, their seats are at the back, far away from the emperor and empress, and there are many seats and assassins in the middle to block them. After a while, how can they get there
Even Yun Fenghuang, although he was proficient in archery and horsemanship when he was young, and had been pampered and pampered for many years in the palace, he had long since become slack.
Even if she sensed something was wrong in advance and understood it rationally, her body couldn't keep up. She could only watch the crossbow arrows flying towards her, because the emperor and empress were sitting side by side, and her little half was also enveloped in it!
At the critical moment, it was Chunjia who lived up to his hard work in his youth and overturned the imperial case with his backhand. When the table was full of wine and dishes, the table was poured all over the floor, and the long case, which was as thick as a palm, rolled and blocked all the crossbow arrows!
The emperor's face was gloomy, and he subconsciously touched his waist, only to find nothing. Then he remembered that it was no longer the eve of taking office, and it was time to be on guard and fear for his life. Therefore, when he was having a banquet, there was no need to hide anything. What kind of sharp weapon is with you, ready for a fight to the death
"Ahuang!" Seeing this, Chunjia didn't think much, grabbed Yunfenghuang's sleeves and pulled her up from the banquet, pushed her towards Empress Dowager Yuan, and shouted in a deep voice, "Take the empress and the others and leave first! "
However, he walked in the opposite direction with the sight of his chamberlain coming up to protect him!
The emperor knew very well that the assassination was mainly aimed at him. Even if there were still people going after the queen, the queen, the prince and others, the intensity of the assassination would definitely not be as violent as that aimed at him.
Therefore, he cannot be with the Queen and others!
Yun Fenghuang staggered as he was pushed. He didn't care to stop and ran towards Empress Dowager Yuan. However, on the way, he shouted to Zhaoqing and others: "What are you doing standing still? Get out of the way!"
People's hearts are revealed in times of crisis, and Chunjia's reaction shows that the most important thing in his heart is the queen and the queen mother, and the emperor's heirs come second.
But for Yun Fenghuang, how could the life and death of Empress Dowager Yuan be as important as her children
"Your Majesty!" At this time, the ministers finally came to their senses. After looking at each other in despair, they did not think too much and stepped forward to stop the assassin. "Protect him! Hurry! Protect him!"
Just entering the palace and attending the banquet had to go through many levels of checkpoints. Many ministers, both civil and military, did not have weapons at all. For a while, they were unable to step forward to fight with the assassins. They were extremely anxious but helpless. However, they were still smart ministers. He picked up the cups and plates on the table and threw them, barely creating some chaos for the regicide.
In the midst of the chaos, the guards outside the palace finally noticed something was wrong and entered with their swords pressed.
The courtiers at the door were overjoyed when they saw this, and quickly asked them to quickly escort the king. Who knew that when the two guards were about to draw their swords and go forward to fight the assassin, a blade tip suddenly appeared on their chests, and they fell down in shock!
Before the courtiers could react, two strangers dressed as guards appeared behind them. Their brows were filled with murderous intent. They pulled out a long knife from their "colleagues" and with just one wave, a big head appeared among the stunned courtiers. Blood spurts out!
"There is a traitor among the guards!" This exclamation quickly attracted attention. Originally, the chamberlain, Duke Yi and other important officials were waiting to protect Chun Jia, the Queen Mother and other dignitaries from the back hall and hid under the protection of the guards outside. When I heard this, I couldn’t help but be shocked!
"Your Majesty, it's true!" One of the ministers grabbed the ceremonial knife and fought bloody battle, hissing, "I just saw from the corner of my eye that the thief killed a supervisory censor, and now he has sneaked into the palace... Please don't come out for the time being..." temple!"
Otherwise, after going out, the guards swarm him, who knows whether it is King Qin or regicide
Hearing this, all the ministers and palace family members turned pale. Yun Fenghuang held Zhao Qing's hand tightly, her expressions changing. She couldn't figure out what went wrong between herself and Chun Jia, and why one or two assassins sneaked in. That's all, how could it be...how could something even happen to the imperial guards? !
How is this possible? !
"Don't go out yet." Chunjia's face was as dark as water, but he was still calm and said in a deep voice, "Everyone in the harem obeys the queen's instructions and retreats to the corner. Don't come close to me!"
Since this wide hall was selected for this year's particularly grand Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, it naturally occupies a very considerable area.
And because the emperor's request was particularly grand, many gorgeous furnishings were placed in the palace, with different heights. Together with the original beams and pillars, they acted as obstacles and obstructions. In the chaos, they could barely be used for mediation.
No matter what, it's better than rushing out and falling into a group of guards who don't know the enemy or ourselves.
Yun Fenghuang didn't wait for the emperor to finish speaking, then pulled Zhaoqing and Queen Mother Yuan towards the corner opposite to the emperor.
During this time, she briefly explained Chen Jing, and ordered everyone to block the view of the palace, allowing Princess Changqing, King Yan, King Jin and other royal heirs to exchange clothes with their personal attendants: "No matter what the outcome is, I will not treat you badly. you!"
It's just that Princess Zhaoqing is not among them. There is no way. Although there are no ugly palace servants chosen to serve the master, and many are even quite beautiful, they can never be as stunning as Zhaoqing.
What's more, the emperor's lame features cannot be concealed at all, and how could a lame palace servant enter this palace to serve her
It’s better not to bother.
When Duke Yi and others over there saw this scene, they were inspired and hurriedly persuaded Chunjia to remove the crown and ordered his eldest son Yun Qike to exchange clothes with Chunjia.
Yun Fenghuang ignored these matters and glanced around. She saw that the prince was also among King Yan and other emperors. Her originally gloomy face showed a bit of panic. She squinted her eyes and exchanged words with Chen Jing and other confidants from the Qing Dynasty. A knowing look.
—Is there any better opportunity than now
—The prince must be busy today!
The assassin's primary target was Chunjia. Although there were people attacking in the harem, they were only a few. Relying on the desperate cover of a few guards and chamberlains, the situation seemed critical, but it could barely be sustained.
Yun Fenghuang held Zhao Qing in one hand and supported Empress Dowager Yuan in the other. Seeing that Empress Dowager Yuan looked anxious, her eyes were only fixed on Chun Jia, and she had no time to pay attention to the surroundings. With the cover of Yujian, he took a few steps back and happened to stand near the prince.
Then…
With another assassin advancing and the crowd commotion, she estimated the distance in her mind and was about to make a move. Who knows, the prince beside her was the first to cry out in pain!
"How dare you, bitch?!" The prince looked at the tip of the blade exposed between his waist and abdomen, his face full of horror. The palace goddess who attacked him looked cold and shouted loudly: "The false prince is dead! The false emperor is still alive!" Not to be executed?!”
Everyone was terrified!
Even Yun Fenghuang gasped and subconsciously stepped away.
"You... cough... cough..." The prince obviously didn't expect that he would fall into the hands of such a traitor who didn't know when he was so cautious. He didn't even have time to struggle, his eyes widened, full of resentment. His eyes passed over the assassin, and then he looked at Yun Fenghuang, Zhao Qing, and King Jin... but he showed a very strange look, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he just opened and closed his lips ferociously a few times, then softened. Falling down, no breath!
"You dare to kill my brother?!" But King Jin reacted quickly and rushed out from the side, holding the embroidery stool high and slamming it down on the assassin!
After all, this was a lone assassin. It was okay to hide among the crowd before and no one knew about it. Now that he was exposed and quickly captured, Yun Fenghuang had no time to think about it in the chaos and ordered: "Kill him! To avoid any changes."
At this moment, no one has the intention to interrogate the confession and there is no way to guard him, so it is better to kill him to save worry and effort.
On the contrary, she personally held the blade used by the assassin to kill the prince, and she finally felt a little safer.
Changes occurred frequently on their side, and dangers arose on Chunjia's side.
Although most of the courtiers tried to save him, and the chamberlains tried their best to protect the emperor, many assassins relied on their sharp weapons and crossbows, and still made the emperor embarrassed several times. If the people around him were not loyal enough, he might have seen blood!
This is not the most terrible thing!
The most terrible thing is that Yun Fenghuang suddenly smelled a smell that could not be suppressed by the food, wine and blood in the palace. She only thought about it for a moment, then she was horrified: "Is it wrong?!"
"The traitor is setting fire, hurry! Stop it!" Soon, the shouts from outside confirmed her guess. The entire palace, centered around the banquet, was undergoing a roaring change!
Just like the previous palace disaster, this time, the fire outside the palace was also doused with kerosene and was difficult to extinguish.
Even if it is discovered quickly, it will not be destroyed in a while!
As the smoke in the temple became more and more dense, even to the point of blocking the view, it was obvious that there was no way to hide any longer. There were also guards outside the palace who killed many of their subordinates, barely controlled the situation, and went to the back hall to greet him: "Your Majesty, I am late to escort you, please forgive me!"
The commander knew that the situation in the palace was in chaos, and that something was wrong among the guards, and they might not be trusted. Otherwise, why would the Holy Master rather struggle under the eyes of the assassins than avoid dangerous places
Therefore, he immediately reported his name and origin. He was the queen of Zhongliang, and his family had a large population. They all lived in the imperial capital for generations, and their various interests were closely connected with the emperor. In short, it would not be detrimental to the emperor in terms of emotion and reason, but on the contrary. The kind who want to keep the emperor safe and sound.
"Your Majesty?" The matter was serious and no one dared to make the decision without permission. Everyone looked at Chunjia after hearing this.
The emperor thought for a moment and quickly ordered: "Believe him and get out! Order him to escort me and others out of here first!"
After all, this Guangdian is on fire and I won’t be able to stay any longer!
After he said this, Duke Yi and others heaved a sigh of relief, but they did not immediately escort the emperor out. Instead, they shouted to Yun Fenghuang: "Please leave the palace as soon as possible and escape!"
This is definitely not because they want to favor the emperor, so they let Yun Fenghuang, Queen Mother Yuan and others go first, but because they are not sure whether the people outside are really reliable, so they let Yun Fenghuang and others take the lead! After all, anyone who has not secretly taken refuge with King Mao knows in his heart that anyone in this palace can get into trouble, except Chunjia.
With him, it was possible to maintain Xiaozong's orthodox status.
Now in this temple, the many interests of the former dynasty and the harem can be safeguarded!
If he has two shortcomings, even if he leaves a dozen princes, a queen who is known for her ability, and the queen mother and the queen mother, they will not be able to sustain the overall situation!
Yun Fenghuang understands this truth, and naturally he will not feel offended at this moment, let alone refuse, and hurriedly escorts a group of people to evacuate from the palace!
At this time, she did the same thing. She ordered the concubines to take the lead first, so as not to be hit by a hail of arrows when she went out for a ride, and she didn't know how she died. After the three or five concubines were gone, it was the turn of the emperor's heirs she cared about the most. Then she asked Zhaoqing to help Empress Dowager Yuan go, and she took Concubine De and other close concubines to lead the battle.
What? What do you think we will do with the huge number of remaining concubines
Those people had been abandoned long after the assassination. Those who could stay with the Queen Mother must at least have given birth to an heir and had some status in the palace. Otherwise, would they be qualified to be protected even if they were still attached to the bones
However, Princess Zhaoqing helped Empress Dowager Yuan to the threshold of the rear hall. However, because the Empress Dowager was concerned about Chunjia, she took this step with some hesitation. Zhaoqing was lame, so she did not expect the Empress Dowager to suddenly slow down, and her steps were suddenly confused. The whole person fell sideways! She originally held the Empress Dowager's arm as Yun Fenghuang ordered, but this time she immediately brought Empress Dowager Yuan down with her!
At this time, Concubine De was so anxious that she wanted to drag them up and throw them out immediately. Yun Fenghuang was also anxious and was waiting to make a move when there was a gust of wind behind her. She knew something was wrong and was about to He dodged to the side, but he was caught on both sides, but how could he get there in time
He was hit so hard that he stumbled to the side. When he turned around, he saw that it was the always obedient Jing Jieyu!
Although Jing Jieyu has always been well-behaved and obedient, she has nothing to do, her status is not high, and she was given up just now. Who would have thought that not only would she survive until now, but she would also trick Yun Fenghuang into plotting against her? !
Jiang Mingdan looked ferocious and didn't say anything. While everyone was in chaos, he ran straight to the back door and ran out, stepping on the princess and the queen mother who were still struggling to get up!
Yun Fenghuang was furious and got up in a hurry. At this time, Duke Yi and others also came to protect Chunjia. They saw this scene in their eyes, but they didn't care to say anything to the queen, and hurriedly asked Chunjia to hurry up. leave.
"Ah Huang, let's go!" Chunjia breathed a sigh of relief when he saw her getting up, and quickly reminded, "Don't worry about anything else, let's go!"
He didn't need to remind him, Yun Fenghuang quickly ran to his side, closely following behind.
When Princess Zhaoqing and Queen Mother Yuan were being helped up, Chunjia happened to be in front of them and simply pulled them out of the palace one by one.
Yun Fenghuang was about to follow her across the threshold when she suddenly heard the sound of a bowstring behind her. She had a premonition that something was not good. The next moment, an arrow suddenly flew over and with a "pop", fixed the hem of her skirt to the ground!
The arrow cluster penetrated deep into the floor, and the arrow tail couldn't help but tremble, which shows the power of this arrow!
One of the queen's feet has been raised, but she can't put it down at all!
A horrified look formed on her face, and there was another sound of a bowstring behind her - this flash of lightning made Yun Fenghuang think a lot, but the most vivid scene was when he first entered the palace and was making things difficult for Concubine An. When the Holy Emperor came, she knelt down and approached Yuan Niang to apologize, but suddenly tore off the other party's skirt. From then on, she began to step on the emperor's childhood and ascend to the throne for more than ten years.
But now, the prince is dead and the emperor is safe. As long as Chunjia survives this test, her lifelong goal will be within easy reach.
This arrow at this moment, no matter whose hand it came from, had a kind of irony from fate to her.
She tore off Yuan Niang's long skirt in front of everyone, leaving the then arrogant and domineering Empress Yue in pain.
Now she was about to escape, but she was pinned to the hem of her skirt. She could only look at the palace door in front of her, but could not move forward.
We can only do this, feeling that the sharp arrow is about to pierce through our heart, there is nothing we can do!
Could it be that she was really destined to fall short every time? !
Yun Fenghuang's heart was full of anger and unwillingness. On the eve of his marriage to Qi Jiulu, the news about Xie Fenghuan was revealed; he had been cautious about his words and deeds for three years but still could not escape the plot to enter the palace; he had been in the camp for more than ten years but the Duke and Xiang remained silent. Buxiang came out...
Finally, he watched Gong Xiang Bing die in front of him, again! Again! Another failure! ! !
It would be fine if her skills were not as good as others, but every time it was a non-war crime, why? !
Why! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
"Fortunately, my mother is back." Feeling the sound of the arrows breaking apart, she sighed, closed her eyes, and thought to herself, "With her watching over me, as long as the children listen to her advice, they should have a good future." .”
The next moment, a figure suddenly rushed back from outside the palace door, suddenly hugged her into his arms, and covered her with his body!
What sounded at the same time as the cluster of arrows entered the body was the horrified exclamation of Duke Ning of Yi Kingdom, Duke Yuan, Queen Mother Zhaoqing, Princess Zhaoqing, King Yan, King Jin and others who were dying of fear: "Your Majesty (Father Emperor)?!!!"
"Your Majesty!!!" Empress Dowager Yuan couldn't believe her eyes. She saw that the arrow that was supposed to kill Yun Fenghuang went straight through Chun Jia's heart, and all the blood in her body seemed to be moved by it. He froze for only a short moment, let out a shrill scream, and then fainted!