The army marched all the way to Shengjing with overwhelming momentum. It took more than half a month to reach Shengjing... But by this time, Shengjing was already surrounded by rebel troops.
Because behind the rebellion in the prosperous Tang Dynasty were basically the people Xiao Xuanye had smashed the chessboard, it was easy for the Xiao family's army to surrender the rebels and march directly into Shengjing City.
This is why Xie Yuchen tied Xiao Xuanye together.
The once prosperous Shengjing seemed to have turned into an empty city, with no pedestrians on the streets and everyone hiding in their houses and not daring to go out.
The restaurants and tea shops that used to be filled with laughter and laughter were also dead, with only the lanterns hanging outside swaying in the cold wind.
Xiao Xuanye and Xie Yuchen went to "escort", while Sheng Nuan and Su Luan stayed in a courtyard together. The courtyard was airtightly surrounded by the Xiao family army, Xuanying Guards and Yu Guards.
Sheng Nuan knew that those Xiao Jiajun and Xuanying Guards were not actually guarding against others, but the Yu Guards.
It didn't take long for her to find out from the customer service that Xiao Xuanye and Xie Yuchen had a falling out...
Xiao Xuanye killed the Emperor of Tang with his own hands, while Xie Yuchen picked up the imperial seal. But as soon as he turned around, he saw Xiao Xuanye behind him looking at him expressionlessly, with blood still dripping from the long sword in his hand.
The murderous intent in his eyes was undisguised.
Xie Yuchen's expression paused slightly, and then he smiled suddenly.
He smiled and shook his head: "I knew it wouldn't go so well, and you're quite tolerant. Let me think about what you planned..."
Xie Yuchen seemed to be smiling but not smiling: "Your Majesty was killed by the rebels, and Huai Wang Xie Yuchen escorted him to death. In the end, you are the only one left, the loyal General Xiao who conquered the rebels, right?"
Xiao Xuanye said coldly: "The answer is correct, but unfortunately, there is no reward."
Xie Yuchen shook his head: "You have done all the tricks, but how do you know that I didn't leave any backup plan?"
After he finished speaking, an arrow suddenly shot up into the sky from outside.
Xie Yuchen looked at Xiao Xuanye and curled his lips: "As expected, my men and horses were blocked from the palace by your people... But I gave the order before. When I saw the arrow, I would attack at all costs. Guess what?
, where did I ask them to attack?”
Xiao Xuanye's expression suddenly froze.
Xie Yuchen smiled: "It seems you have thought of it... The second young master seems to value the eldest wife of the Xiao family very much. I am a little curious. At this time, with the throne so close, does the second young master want the throne... or a beauty?
?”
Xiao Xuanye's expression suddenly turned gloomy. Just when Xie Yuchen thought he would rush over to kill him first, he saw Xiao Xuanye turning around and leaving without hesitation.
Looking at Xiao Xuanye's back, Xie Yuchen's eyes showed some doubts.
Isn’t power and status what these people dream of?
From the time when he saw his mother-in-law and the Emperor of Tang rolling together in the imperial garden after attending a palace banquet, he understood that this seemingly magnificent Shengjing and the palace were the most evil places.
When his father was sentenced to death for some reason, his mother and concubine were carried into the palace in a soft sedan chair without shedding a single tear, but they announced that they had died of illness.
And the sister who is very similar to Tang Huang...
He has been thinking, what is the purpose of people living in this world?
Power? Status? Wealth? Or love, desire?
But now, seeing Xiao Xuanye leaving everything at his fingertips without hesitation at the last moment, Xie Yuchen was a little confused again.
The human heart is really puzzling...
At the same time, a fierce fight was taking place outside the courtyard where Sheng Nuan and Su Luan were.
After seeing Xie Yuchen's signal, his troops and the Yu Guards took action to capture Sheng Nuan. Naturally, the Xiao Family Army and Xuan Ying Guards left behind by Xiao Xuanye resisted in every possible way.
When the two parties were in a stalemate, someone suddenly threw burning jars into the yard. When the jars smashed to the ground, the liquid inside flowed out, and it immediately turned into a sea of fire.
Sheng Nuan and Su Luan avoided the increasingly fierce flames and tried their best to break out. Outside, there was a shadow of swords and swords, and rockets flew by. It was chaotic and dangerous.
At this moment, there was a loud noise...the house in a corner of the yard collapsed.
The customer service said hurriedly: "Host, Xie Yuchen's people have brought artillery!"
Sheng Nuan cursed in a low voice and led Su Luan to rush out desperately, but at this moment, there was another bang...a cannonball fell behind the two of them, and they were both thrown away.
The exploding fragments cut Su Luan's leg, and blood flowed profusely. Sheng Nuan got up and found that she was actually unscathed.
It's because of the koi's physique.
She hurriedly went to help Su Luan...but at this moment, several artillery shells were fired into the yard at the same time, covering almost all areas.
Sheng Nuan's mind went blank for a moment.
Is Xie Yuchen crazy? He wants her to die so much!
Almost at the same time, Xiao Xuanye flew over with his men. He flew into the courtyard desperately and when he saw Sheng Nuan, he rushed over and pressed her to the ground.
The next moment, the ground shook.
Xie Yuchen's artillery that was supposed to be used to fight the Xiao family army was all used here, and the huge courtyard was almost razed to the ground in a matter of seconds...
After the explosion, the surroundings seemed to fall into dead silence.
Sheng Nuan's head was buzzing, and she reached out to touch Xiao Xuanye subconsciously... He had just protected her under his body, but he didn't know how injured he was.
"Xiao Xuanye..."
Sheng Nuan coughed violently as soon as she opened her mouth, but then stiffened.
She touched Xiao Xuanye's back, her hand was warm and moist.
"Xiao Xuanye..."
Sheng Nuan hurriedly struggled and stretched out her hand to push away the beams and debris on top. When she saw Xiao Xuanye's appearance, she was stunned.
He lay weakly on her chest, with several wooden thorns and gravel stuck in his back, and his clothes had been soaked with blood.
"Ahem..."
Xiao Xuanye opened his eyes and wanted to move, but failed. Then he saw Sheng Nuan's stunned expression.
Realizing his situation in an instant, Xiao Xuanye did not move any more, but took out a folded piece of paper from his lapel with difficulty.
"Nuan Nuan, this is... the letter of letting go of my wife. It was written by my eldest brother..."
As he was speaking, he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Don't talk, don't talk." Sheng Nuan was confused and panicked. She suddenly remembered something and hurriedly exchanged for the medicine.
The customer service reminded faintly: "It's useless, host, he was fatally injured."
Sheng Nuan froze immediately.
Xiao Xuanye put the release letter in her hand and grinned reluctantly: "My eldest brother agreed to my request to marry you... I originally wanted to use the jade seal as a betrothal gift."
After he finished speaking, he began to breathe hard and took a few breaths before he could speak.
"I know you might not want to marry me... I treated you badly before..."
Xiao Xuanye's eyes began to blur and his pupils began to dilate. He held Sheng Nuan's hand and gasped softly, whispering: "I wish I had recognized you sooner..."
Before he finished speaking, Xiao Xuanye's hand fell weakly...
