After Xu Miaojin was settled, everyone left the Xiang Mansion, and under the leadership of Zhu Qingying, took advantage of the late night and headed toward the palace.

Since their action against Liu Yueyao has failed, they no longer have the special advantage of "the enemy is overt and we are in the dark". Considering the various back-up strategies Liu Yueyao may take, such as running to cry to the emperor about their "atrocities", or

Experts were gathered to hunt them down, and Liu Jing was even ordered to lead troops into the city. No one knew what the worst outcome would be.

Therefore, they must see Emperor Jianwen immediately and take Emperor Jianwen out of the capital before Liu Yueyao takes action.

Hua Yuxi, who put on her mask again, was speechless all the way until the red wall was in sight, and she finally gathered her mood, looked at Lan Qiao and said, "Why are you all wet?"

"I just went to Yuehu to take a shower." Lan Qiao fell back half a step and said nonchalantly, "It's too hot, so I didn't do any exercises to dry myself off."

Hua Yuxi had just been immersed in the emotions of Xiang Yixuan's tragic death. At this moment, Linglong's mind started to work again, and she suddenly realized that Lan Qiao had inhaled the fantasy fragrance when luring Liu Yueyao to take the bait, so her whole body was hot and uneasy.

Liu Yueyao's strength far exceeded everyone's expectations. Not only did he break out of the encirclement calmly, he even killed Xiang Yixuan, which plunged the group into despair and grief. They didn't even notice Lan Qiao and went to Moon Lake for a while.

He went to take a shower alone. Hua Yuxi had been in the Fengyue field for many years, so she naturally knew the meaning of a man doing such a thing alone.

She bit her lip, feeling love and apology for Lan Qiao in her heart. She wanted to come closer and comfort him, but suddenly she discovered that there were many red marks on Lan Qiao's back.

"Are you injured?" She grabbed Lan Qiao's clothes and wanted to further examine his wounds.

"No injury." Lan Qiao responded calmly, waving Hua Yuxi's hand, "It's okay, don't worry about me."

"But those are clearly blood stains." Hua Yuxi insisted, "Liu Yueyao's blood cannot be splashed on your back, so you must be injured."

"If I say no, I mean no!" Lan Qiao glared at her angrily.

Hua Yuxi suddenly stretched out her hand and waved it at the tip of Lan Qiao's nose. Lan Qiao only smelled a sweet fragrance and felt weak. Before she could react, Hua Yuxi had already taken off her clothes from her shoulders.

"What are you doing!" He roared in fright and anger, and hurriedly pulled up his clothes.

But Hua Yuxi could clearly see that it was a bloodstain that was about an inch wide. Judging from the mark on the edge of the wound, it should have been caused by being beaten with branches, rattan or other objects.

It was not left behind while fighting Liu Yueyao.

"You..." Hua Yuxi hesitated, and finally asked, "Did you do it yourself?"

"Yes!" Lan Qiao clenched his fists, blue veins popped out on his forehead, and said loudly, "It's all my fault. I hate myself. I missed the sneak attack at first, and my martial arts skills were completely useless in front of Liu Yaonv. Later.

The princess was restrained, but I arrived too late to form a pincer attack with Simiao. I bear a great responsibility for Simiao's death."

"I was the first person to come into contact with the Willow Demon Girl, and you are all counting on me. But you failed to seize the opportunity when it was presented to you. Instead, Simiao suffered a disaster. I am the one who should be punished!" He pinched his bones!

De's joints crackled, "If I could go faster, faster, Si Miao wouldn't..."

At the end of his sentence, he lowered his voice: "I was so angry that I wanted to cut off my useless hand, but thinking that I might have to meet the Willow Demon Girl again, I just gave it up and just slapped it with a few sticks.

At this moment, only physical pain can make me feel better inside."

"Husband..." Hua Yuxi held one of his hands, gently stroked the back of his hand, and said softly, "This is not your fault. You have done a good enough job. No one can do it better than you."

It's even better. Liu Yueyao's magic skills are so powerful, which none of us thought of beforehand. The reason why we all pointed at my husband is because he is the most powerful among us in martial arts."

"If I were used as bait, I might be even worse than you." Ling Yufei also patted his shoulder and comforted him: "The enemy is too cunning. Huaiyuan doesn't need to blame himself too much."

Feng Yeling sighed softly and said: "I know that because your husband has reached the pinnacle of martial arts, he naturally has the idea that 'the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility', and even blames himself for the failure of the entire operation.

Your disguise was seen through by Liu Yueyao, and your heart beat faster just because you were not tempted by her. This only shows that you are a gentleman, and no one can blame you."

Hua Yuxi added: "Judging from the progress of her skills, in addition to Xu Huizu, she has also absorbed the skills of at least several masters, and combined with the extraordinary skills of Yi Xue Linglong, her movement speed has exceeded the limit of mortal physical strength. In this way

We have never seen such kung fu before, so it’s not surprising that we suffered a loss when we first met.”

Bai Xueyin said: "Now that we know her tricks, next time we meet her, she won't have any advantage to take advantage of."

Zhu Qingying almost died at the hands of Liu Yueyao, but he still had lingering fears until now. After hearing what she said, he hurriedly asked: "What strategies does the White Lady have to defeat the enemy?"

Bai Xueyin pondered and was thinking about how to answer her when Lan Feng suddenly said: "All human pain is essentially anger towards one's own incompetence."

"Brother, I understand very well the pain and self-blame you feel in your heart at this time." He spoke very slowly, attracting everyone's attention. "When King Yan's army was frustrated at Qimei Mountain, I had similar feelings.

Pain and self-blame. I wonder if if I had given more advice, there would not have been such a defeat, and there would not have been so many soldiers buried in Qimei Mountain."

"The reason why I think that way is because I regard myself as the smartest person in the army. Even the king, none of them are as smart as me, and none of their judgments are as accurate as mine. Therefore, if the king makes a mistake, it will inevitably

It's because I didn't think carefully, or I didn't persuade him carefully." Lan Feng laughed at himself, "I think of myself as Zhuge Wuhou."

"But in fact, the King's Jingnan Army is full of talents, and the King himself is an unparalleled military wizard. Without me, Lan Qinghuan, we can still win the war." After he said this, he looked at Lan Qiao again, "You,

You just take yourself too seriously."

"In terms of martial arts, Bai Nu...well, I mean the third sister-in-law is not much worse than you. In terms of intelligence, the second sister-in-law even dumped you to grandma's house. The elder sister-in-law's toughness and momentum, Ziyi's unique swordsmanship

, as well as the princess and Simiao, none of us are here to play small roles. Brother, don’t think I’m being harsh, but you are just a tool in our hands. The main thing is that Liu Yaonv is greedy for your body. Apart from this, I really

I don’t see any responsibility that needs to be shouldered by you alone.”

His reasoning was in a different way, which made Lan Qiao startled, and he carefully tasted what he meant.

Even Ben Yali, who stood aside and remained silent, couldn't help but cast a look of recognition and approval at Lan Feng.

Seeing that his words had an effect, Lan Feng chuckled and changed the topic: "Actually, the pain is due to incompetence, and I often feel the same way. I pretend to be a romantic, but I always can't get girls. I see my elder brother standing around.

I’m so envious and jealous of the hug, oh, it’s so painful!”

"You're in so much pain!"

Lan Feng said "Ouch" and was naturally hit by Ben Yali's pink fist.

After his interruption, everyone's depression due to Xiang Yixuan eased a lot. Lan Qiao also gradually cheered up under the comfort of the three ladies.

They walked Taiping Street and passed the bamboo bridge to the Yuanwu Gate in the north of the palace. Zhu Qingying found a guard soldier on night watch, showed a gold medal and said: "I am Princess Nanping, and this is the gold medal given to me by the emperor's brother.

With this card, I can go straight to the palace of the emperor without any notification. Now I have an urgent military report. Please open the palace door immediately and let me enter the palace to meet the emperor."

The soldier obviously recognized the gold medal, and he respectfully saluted Zhu Qingying with his fists raised, but his face was troubled: "The superiors have told me that if the county master enters the palace, he will be allowed to pass. I don't dare to embarrass the princess, but I can let him go.

But it’s limited to the princess alone. As for the princess’s friends…”

He looked at Lan Qiao, Feng Yeling and others, and scratched his head. Although he didn't say any more, the meaning was already obvious.

Zhu Qingying looked back and understood what the soldier was struggling with.

My group of people did not have the official uniforms of civil servants and military officers. They were all dressed like Jianghu people. Not only were they armed with various weapons, but they were also stained with blood. Especially Feng Yeling, a delicate and beautiful lady, was holding a heavy weapon.

The halberd weighed more than a hundred kilograms. Even if he were the soldier on night watch, he would not dare to let these "dangerous elements" into the palace.

If something really happened, he would be beheaded.

Zhu Qingying didn't know how to persuade the soldier, so he heard Hua Yuxi say: "Little brother, come here, I have something to show you."

When the soldier saw that she had a smile as bright as a flower and didn't hold a weapon like Feng Yeling and Bai Xueyin, he took two steps closer.

Suddenly, he felt a chill on his neck, which was wrapped around a slender gold chain.

"It is true that we entered the palace without any ill intentions. Now you are coerced by me and have no choice but to open the palace door. With the princess' guarantee, no one will blame you." Hua Yuxi tightened her cross golden feathers and said in a deep voice:

"We entered the palace late at night. There is a reason why we must enter the palace. It is related to the safety of the people of the city. If you want to resist, we are not afraid of forcing your way in."

"That's right." Zhu Qingying nodded and said, "Afterwards, just say that my people forced you to do it, and I will mention this to the emperor."

The soldier shook his head, showing the pain of being strangled and out of breath. After Hua Yuxi loosened the chain, he said: "You just said that there is an emergency military situation, but King Yan is about to attack the city?"

"Exactly." Lan Feng took over.

"But why is there no military report coming from the outer city, but you are asked to report late at night?"

"Because Li Jinglong has betrayed the emperor and plans to sacrifice the city for reward!" Lan Feng said without hesitation, "How could such an extreme secret be leaked to you? If you are confused again, the whole city will suffer along with you!"

"Yes, yes..." The soldier seemed to realize the urgency and importance of the matter, nodded repeatedly, and shouted to his companions on the wall.

After a while, the heavy palace door finally opened slowly.

…

"Miss is injured!"

At the same time, in a small building in the west of the city that belonged to Cao Guogong's mansion, Li Jinglong, Liu Jing and Chang Hong looked at Liu Yueyao who was covered in blood with concern.

"My injury doesn't matter, huh, they are such a tough bunch of guys." Liu Yueyao frowned, "Things have changed. Zhu Qingying has seen through our plan. We must act immediately."

"Princess Nanping?" Cao Guogong Li Jinglong said in astonishment, "Hasn't Zhang Zhongjie been asked to go to Jiangpu..."

"He missed it, and he didn't come back." Liu Yueyao said angrily, "It's useless. Our plan might also be exposed from him."

Li Jinglong said in shock: "Then what should we do?"

Liu Yueyao made a "squeak" sound, tore off a section from her gauze skirt, and bandaged her wound as if no one else was watching. While bandaging, she asked: "Which city gate is controlled by your people now?"

"Jinchuan Gate, Tongji Gate and Sanshan Gate." After Li Jinglong finished speaking, he did not forget to add, "If Zhu Qingying is eliminated, then by tomorrow, all city gates should be..."

"If nothing happened, don't talk nonsense." Liu Yueyao interrupted him impatiently, "Tongji Gate is too far away and Sanshan Gate is inconvenient. You go to Jinchuan Gate. Go now and let your people know it."

Open the city gate and welcome Zhu Di into the city."

"What? Now?" Li Jinglong said in confusion, "But King Yan should have stopped now."

"Then send people directly to his Longtan camp." Liu Yueyao muttered, "I don't believe that Duke Cao is indifferent to your offer of the city."

"I understand." After saying this, Li Jinglong stood up, changed his clothes and prepared to go out.

Liu Yueyao reminded: "It doesn't have to be too fast. As long as Zhu Di's army enters the city before dawn, our matter will be settled."

After Li Jinglong left, Liu Yueyao ordered Liu Jing: "Wait a minute, you gather the new army and mobilize them to the palace to escort him on the grounds that Cao Guogong is presenting the city to Yan King.
To be continued...