My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 347 The Break Between Ruler and Minister
After entering the palace.

Erzhu Rong would look around from time to time, and whenever he passed a palace gate or encountered any imperial guards on duty, he would take a close look at them.

He had frequently entered and exited the palace, and had memorized most of the faces of the palace soldiers. He found that most of them were familiar faces, which put his mind at ease.

We passed by the Taiji Hall and arrived at the Mingguang Hall.

At this moment, Yuan Hui took the initiative to speak up, "Prime Minister... please have your entourage wait outside. If we allow this group of menacing guards to enter the palace, it will inevitably disturb the Empress and the Crown Prince."

Erzhu Rong looked up at Mingguang Hall. It was very quiet; it was just another palace within the imperial palace complex. But he felt a vague unease in his heart.

But I've already made all the arrangements, so what's there to fear?

He won't make the same mistake as Yuan Yi!

"The Grand Marshal is right. You all wait outside. Tianmu, Bodhi, you two come with me inside to see His Majesty."

Erzhu Rong said solemnly.

Yuan Tianmu, Erzhu Puti, and the others exchanged glances. In the end, only about ten people followed Erzhu Rong up the steps, preparing to enter the Mingguang Hall.

Hearing the approaching footsteps, Yuan Ziyou also looked somewhat nervous.

Wen Zisheng noticed something amiss and quickly gestured, "Your Majesty, have a drink to calm your nerves."

Yuan Ziyou then hurriedly poured the wine, his hand holding the wine cup trembling. Only after drinking all the wine did Yuan Ziyou calm down a little.

soon.

Erzhu Rong and the others then appeared before Yuan Ziyou.

The vast Mingguang Hall appeared extremely empty and eerily quiet.

Erzhu Rong bowed and said loudly.

"Your subject Erzhu Rong greets Your Majesty!"

Yuan Ziyou forced a smile and waved his hand, saying, "Prime Minister, there's no need for such formality. Please rise."

"The Prime Minister has come to the palace to see his daughter and grandson. Today, regardless of the distinction between ruler and subject, I will treat him with the courtesy due to a father-in-law and son-in-law."

Despite saying that, Yuan Ziyou had no intention of getting up, because he knew that Erzhu Rong would not take the initiative to approach him.

While speaking, Yuan Ziyou kept giving Gao Qian, who was beside him, meaningful glances.

"Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, with an extremely noble status. How dare I, your subject, neglect public duty for personal reasons?"

Erzhu Rong laughed heartily, then looked around, "I've arrived, but why are the Empress and the Crown Prince nowhere to be seen?"

"Prime Minister, please be patient. I have already sent a maid to the inner palace to invite the Empress and the Crown Prince. They will be here shortly."

Yuan Ziyou still wore a kind smile. He needed to do everything he could to avoid arousing Erzhu Rong's suspicion, but his peripheral vision was fixed on the east side.

Li Yu, Li Kanxi, Lu An, and others were hiding on the east side, and they would also break in through the east gate later.

He gave Gao Qian a wink again, and Gao Qian immediately understood. "Your Majesty, I will go and urge them on right away."

Gao Qian pretended to get up, but 'accidentally' knocked over a wine glass on the table, and the precious porcelain glass fell to the ground.

It made a crisp 'bang' sound.

This startled everyone.

Upon hearing the signal to smash the cup, Li Kanxi and the others, who were hiding on the east side, exchanged glances. Without making a sound beforehand, they continued to crouch and surge in through the east gate.

The crisp sound seemed to strike Erzhu Rong's heart directly.

Having been on the battlefield for many years, his hands are stained with the blood of countless people. He has seen even more tragic and cruel scenes. His heart is as hard as iron. Even vengeful ghosts would have to give way to him!

and……

at this time.

He seemed to be possessed by Erzhu Shilong, as timid as a mouse.

Erzhu Rong suddenly looked up!

Only then did he realize that Yuan Ziyou had changed his face. His previous kind smile had disappeared, replaced by an extremely resentful gaze, staring at him intently, as if he wanted to turn into a demon and take his life immediately!

Wen Zisheng, Gao Qian, and others also changed their demeanor!
The commotion from the east gate also caught his attention. "Kill! His Majesty has ordered! The traitor Erzhu Rong harbors rebellious intentions and plots to overthrow the emperor! All of you, follow me to eliminate this traitor for the sake of the country!"

Li Kanxi suddenly drew his weapon from his waist and shouted, leading his men to rush in like a swarm of bees!
Erzhu Rong's expression changed drastically, and Yuan Tianmu and the others were also shocked. They had not expected that Yuan Ziyou would actually dare to make a move.

It was clear that neither the central army nor the imperial guards were Yuan Ziyou's men, and there were even five thousand elite Qihu cavalrymen under Erzhu Rong stationed outside the city.

"Damn it!"

Erzhu Rong then realized, "Wu Cheng actually betrayed me!"

Only then did he remember his former boss, Yuan Yi, who was also betrayed by his most trusted confidant despite being in a very favorable situation.

Erzhu Rong always felt that everything was under his control.

however……

At this moment, things had already spiraled out of his control!
"Damn it! Damn it!"

"Your Majesty! You actually intend to harm me!"

Yuan Ziyou no longer concealed his emotions and roared hysterically, "Erzhu Rong! You traitor! All these years I have tolerated you in every way, but you have been the one forcing me!"

Li Kanxi has already led the charge.

Yuan Tianmu then drew his weapon to parry, but as soon as he turned around, he saw that Erzhu Rong was rushing towards Yuan Ziyou's direction like a madman!

Capture the thief first and capture the king!
Erzhu Rong wanted to go and control Yuan Ziyou!

Like a tiger descending a mountain, it pounced suddenly.

But Yuan Ziyou did not dodge at all, and there was not even a look of fear on his face. Instead, a crisp metallic clang was heard!

Yuan Ziyou hid the Emperor's Sword under the table, drew it out, gripped it tightly with both hands, and thrust it forward with all his might!
There was no dull thud as a sharp blade sliced ​​through the skin.

Instead, there was another sound of metal clashing.

This time, Yuan Ziyou showed an incredulous expression. He increased the pressure on his hand, but found that the sword in his hand could not be thrust forward even an inch.

Could it be that Erzhu Rong has acquired a body of copper and iron?
Erzhu Rong certainly couldn't have a body of steel, so the sharp-eyed Gao Qian shouted, "Your Majesty, he's wearing armor underneath!"

"Damn it!"

Yuan Ziyou was terrified!
Erzhu Rong, however, was extremely smug. "Your Majesty, do you really think I was completely unprepared?"

Right now!

A whooshing sound rang in my ears!

"Dad! Watch out!!"

Erzhu Puti shouted urgently.

Then a tremendous force pushed Erzhu Rong away. Losing his balance, Erzhu Rong fell to the ground and looked back in horror.

Only then did I discover...

Li Yu swung his sharp weapon down.

It struck Erzhu Puti squarely on the neck.

"Bodhi!!"

"Father, let's go quickly!!!"

Erzhu Puti gripped his weapon tightly, preventing Li Yu from drawing it. He gritted his teeth and mustered his last bit of strength, forcibly turning around and charging at Li Yu. The immense force knocked Li Yu down, and also knocked down many of the ambushing swordsmen behind him.

"Tianbao! What are you waiting for! Run!"

At this moment, Yuan Tianmu shouted loudly, waking Erzhu Rong up.

There was no time for grief.

Erzhu Rong scrambled to his feet and rushed toward the gate!
A fantastic situation is right in front of us!
How could he die here!

(End of this chapter)