Looking at the expression on the face of the golden-armored guard general, Li Ming already understood in his heart that this general was loyal to his duties and was not a party member of the second prince.
It is a pity that this general is just a low-level general guarding the foot of the imperial city, and he does not dare to easily offend the majesty of the second prince, so he seems to have doubts, but he still waved his hand and issued an order to let the patrolling guards pass.
The gate of the archway.
The sound of jingling armor and the sound of neat footsteps sounded one after another. Li Ming and Lonely Ruyan stepped up the steps anxiously and continued to move halfway up the mountain.
All the way up, we continued around the mountainside passage. Every time we passed a corner or a high slope, tall and solid fortress buildings appeared. Royal guards were stationed on them, protecting the entire Imperial City Mountain very tightly.
As Li Ming walked along, he carefully remembered all the defensive arrangements he saw along the way.
"Brother Ming, the guards here are very tight." Lonely Ruyan said softly.
"This is the important place of the palace, of course." Li Ming answered, thinking of another thing.
If the second prince covets the throne, then there are only two things he can do...
The first is to secretly mobilize his troops to firmly control the Imperial City Mountain and the Imperial Palace, and then successfully seize the imperial power. This is the safest way.
However, the defense layout on the Imperial City Mountain is so tight. If the second prince wants to do this, it will be extremely difficult and simply impossible, unless he can completely control the Royal Guards Corps, but this is also absolutely impossible.
After careful calculation by putting himself in his shoes, Li Ming felt that the only way for the second prince to seize the throne was the second one...
That is to wait for the moment when His Majesty is about to die, when the imperial power is being handed over, to kill the prince unexpectedly, and not to let anyone doubt, so that he can legitimately take over the throne.
The bombs carried by the Second Prince's personal guards must be used against His Royal Highness, but how should the Second Prince clear himself of suspicion?
This is a question worth thinking about, and what is the situation in the palace now is also very important information!
When will the current Human Emperor die, when will the Second Prince plan to take action, and who will be the scapegoat?
Li Ming was thinking in his mind. As the team continued to go up, more than half an hour passed unknowingly, and the patrol guard finally passed through fortresses and long winding roads, and finally arrived at the foot of a huge hillside...
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This hillside is where the largest building complex in the entire Huangcheng Mountain is located. Because the terrain of Huangcheng Mountain is steep, with steep cliffs on both sides and back, only the huge hillside in front is the area where buildings can be built.
Standing at the foot of the hillside, you will see a complex of buildings that look like three staircases.
Countless criss-crossing streets divide the entire hillside into three urban areas. The first step is various tall mansions and courtyards, all of which are areas where imperial ministers live.
The terrain of the second step is higher. A circle of towers and watchtowers separate the buildings on the first step. A large splendid palace complex is located here. This is where the royal family lives...
Above the palace complex, a golden belt stretches across the top of the hillside. This is a golden palace wall. The palace city is protected by the palace wall. Countless golden magnificent palace complexes are blocked by tall green trees, and the palace can be vaguely seen.
Tall and dense.
"What a beautiful palace city..." Lonely Ruyan could not help but exclaim softly, her eyes seemed to be deeply attracted by the magnificent scene before her.
The team in front is still moving forward, along the wide main street of Chaotian, with straight steps leading directly to the palace on the top of the mountain...
Following the long steps and walking through a large cluster of mansions, they came to a city wall.
"The Second Prince's Guards have returned to camp and asked the Colonel to open the city gate." The soldiers in front raised their tokens, and a beam of light suddenly shot down from the city tower.
After the officers on the city wall saw the token clearly, there was a roar, and the second city gate slowly opened.
The guards continued to pass through the city gate, and finally entered a splendid royal gathering area...
This is already a royal area, with countless golden palaces lined up on both sides. This is a palace exclusive to members of the royal family. However, most of the palaces are idle now. After all, the current emperor only has three children. Apart from the prince and the second prince,
There is also a princess.
Therefore, there are actually only three palaces shining with lights in this area, namely the palaces of the second prince and princess on the left and right sides, and the magnificent palace of the prince directly opposite.
The guards had already started walking along the streets with towering green trees, among the rows of palaces, and soon began to walk towards the princess palace on the right...
Li Ming and Lonely Ruyan were both stunned when they looked at the gold-lettered plaque hanging on the main entrance of the palace as they passed, with the name "Ningxin Palace" clearly written on it.
"Why did they come to the princess if they didn't go back to the second prince's palace?" Lonely Ruyan asked in confusion.
According to official information, there are currently not many royal members in the Destiny Empire. Apart from the aging Emperor Destiny and some concubines, there are only two princes and one princess left.
And the princess's name is exactly Princess Ningxin...
The so-called Ningxin Palace is not exactly the palace where the princess lives.
"No, I understand..." Li Ming's eyes lit up, and he suddenly understood all the doubts!
This damn second prince not only wants to kill his brother for the throne, but also wants to frame the blame on his own sister!
This person’s evil intentions are unimaginable...
Just now, he had thought that if the second prince wanted to successfully seize the throne, he would have to find a way to kill the prince, but he could not be suspected by others, so he actually used the princess as a cover. Even if the prince was killed, others would still look for him.
He can stay out of the princess's troubles!
These bomb-carrying soldiers must be preparing to hide all the bombs in the princess's palace. Once the prince is killed in the future, the remaining bombs will definitely be found in the princess's palace. This evidence will be confirmed. Who will
Nor will he doubt the second prince...
Moreover, if this poisonous plan is to be fully effective, I am afraid that the second prince will also be attacked by a bomb, but he will just escape with his life.
In this way, if Princess Ning Xin wants to kill her two brothers and take over the throne as a princess, there will be no obstacle...
What a vicious strategy!
Li Ming was speechless. Such a plan was too cruel, and now he happened to discover it. No matter what happened, he must find a way to prevent the conspiracy from happening.
But, how to do it specifically?
The guards continued to walk quietly through the palaces. After slowly making a large circle, they actually approached the back of Ningxin Palace again.
Arriving at the depths of a very secluded garden shaded by ancient trees, a golden palace wall appeared in front of the team. At the foot of the palace wall was a large flowerbed, and the lush flowers and trees looked particularly beautiful.
After the guards arrive here, their heartbeat will make them cautious, and the sound of footsteps and the knocking of armor will disappear at the same time.
I saw the soldiers in front squatting down, and then all the soldiers bent down and squatted on the ground, crawling forward on their stomachs, and quickly approached the flower bed...