I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 1056 - 391: The Empress’s Surprise Attack! Four Women, One Show! (Part 2)
"What’s going on? The Heavenly Shadow Guards have been triggered?"
"Could it be someone is attempting an assassination?!"
Eunuch Jin dared not hesitate, leaping forward swiftly.
Lv Huaiyu followed closely behind, his speed no less than the other’s.
They arrived above, yet dared not act rashly; the Heavenly Shadow Guards would automatically trigger defense mechanisms upon sensing murderous intent, sealing off the space, perceiving any approaching creatures as threats to be eliminated.
Even though one could not see what was happening inside, the turbulent Primordial Qi in the air, along with the unabashed killing intent, was palpable!
Someone truly dared to commit regicide!
Until half a stick of incense later, the black shadow quietly receded.
Witnessing the scene before them, Eunuch Jin’s mouth slightly opened, eyes full of disbelief, while Lv Huaiyu stood dumbfounded.
The palace gate had burst, corridors collapsed, the majestic palace had transformed into ruins.
A deep ravine ran across the entire palace, stretching to the distant palace walls, as if someone had forcibly split the Qianji Palace in half!
Even during the sacrificial ceremony, the Princess’s astounding sword had failed to breach the defenses of the Heavenly Shadow Guards.
With such skill and courage, they could only think of one person—
Yu Youhan!
"There’s been a death!"
"Someone has been killed!"
Exclamations echoed from below.
The two exchanged glances, their expressions shifting before quickly darting away.
"Could it be His Majesty..."
"Then Great Yuan is truly about to change!"
At this moment, the Imperial Army had surrounded the palace completely, their blades and spears reflecting cold glints.
Dragon Martial General Che Ming blocked their way, his hand resting on the sword at his waist, speaking in a deep voice: "There’s been a change in the palace, close and prohibit entry, no one is allowed near Qianji Palace half a step!"
Lv Huaiyu’s gaze passed through the crowd, glanced at the dark palace gate, bowed low and said aloud: "The Imperial City has suddenly faced a great upheaval, we ministers arrived late to rescue, we ask His Majesty’s forgiveness, is His Majesty still in good health?"
For a long time, there was dead silence.
Lv Huaiyu kept his head lowered, motionless.
After a while, a light cough was heard: "Cough cough... Thank you Lv beloved for your concern, I am unharmed, it’s just a pity... Lianshan died tragically to protect me..."
Upon hearing this, Lv Huaiyu furrowed his brow.
Was it Qi Lianshan who died?
No...
If Yu Youhan wanted to harm the Emperor, Qi Lianshan wouldn’t be able to stop her, moreover the Heavenly Shadow Guards only sealed the space and didn’t take action, indicating that the Emperor wasn’t under fatal threat...
This indirectly proves that Yu Youhan came specifically for Qi Lianshan!
But why would she do that?
The risk and reward don’t match at all!
Unless for her, Qi Lianshan had a reason he must die.
Just as Lv Huaiyu’s mind was racing, the Emperor’s voice came again: "If I remember right, Lianshan should be your wife’s brother, right? As fellow members of the Qi Family, connected by blood, surely she couldn’t withstand such a blow, let her mourn and move on..."
?!
Lv Huaiyu’s pupils suddenly shrank to needlepoints, his body hair standing on end!
What did these words mean?
Could it be that Yu Youhan wasn’t targeting a person, but the entire Qi Family?
Though among the four Hidden Clans, the Qi and Jiang Families are the most active, that’s relative.
In fact, most of the Qi Family members are scattered across the Jiu Zhou, not many are notable in the Capital City, besides Qi Lianshan, only his spouse, First-Grade Imperial Decree Lady Qi Yingrong!
"This is bad!"
"Ying Rong is in danger!"
Lv Huaiyu didn’t even say a word of farewell, he immediately soared into the sky, rushing away like a meteor!
"Panicking like this is unseemly, not at all like a Grandmaster." A disgruntled snort came from within Qianji Palace.
Eunuch Jin came back to his senses, knelt on the ground, shakily saying: "His Majesty is unharmed, truly a blessing for the people, heaven undoubtedly favors our Great Yuan!"
"Heaven’s favor?"
"Hehe..."
The Emperor’s laughter carried a hint of cold disdain, then suddenly asked: "Golden Crow, why did you come with Lv Huaiyu? What did he want with you?"
Eunuch Jin’s hand tightened abruptly inside his sleeve, crumpling the letter into a ball, his face still showing signs of shock, "In reply to His Majesty, Her Majesty the Empress has been unwell recently, some matters remain unresolved, Lv Grandmaster came precisely for this reason..."
"Alright, then go, and help relieve the Empress’s burdens." The Emperor said no more.
"Yes, I take my leave."
Eunuch Jin walked backwards with light steps and withdrew.
It seemed out of a certain tacit understanding, none had mentioned the identity of the "culprit" throughout.
Leaving the palace encircled by vermilion walls, Eunuch Jin’s countenance grew severe, gazing from afar at the devastated palace, his eyes filled with heaviness and wariness.
Even though the dome was shattered, the interior remained steeped in darkness, not even sunlight could penetrate in the slightest.
The Emperor resides in the deepest quarters.
And earlier, his position was several zhang away from the main gate, surrounded by the main hall and layers of corridors, yet the voice could be heard clearly, not at all like someone gravely ill!
It seems the Emperor’s health improved considerably since the day of the sacrificial ceremony...
"I must quickly relay this to Her Majesty!"
"And that Yu Zhe, there’s likely a problem!"
Eunuch Jin turned to leave, swiftly heading towards Zhao Hua Palace.
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Jinglan Street, Lv Mansion.
Located at the foot of the Imperial City, the street is wide and flat, tall locust trees planted on both sides, their lush canopies shading the sunlight, leaving dappled shadows on the white stone pavement.
Though Jinglan Street is usually quite serene, today it seemed excessively quiet, without a sound of birds or insects.
Despite the bright sunshine above, an inexplicable chill lingered.
