The Empress remarried, and I retaliated by wiping out the court.

Wuning Palace.

"Ye Wudao, are you stupid? You didn't even bother to find out Jiang Xishan's background before hastily appointing him. He's Xiao Linyuan's man!"

Upon hearing the news that Ye Wudao had appointed Jiang Xishan, Zhao Min was immediately filled with disappointment and frustration!

Ye Wudao casually pulled Zhao Min into his arms:

"Oh? My beloved concubine, you've already considered my needs so quickly?"

A hint of panic flashed in Zhao Min's eyes.

Although she initially looked down on Ye Wudao, women are such amazing creatures.

Men can often distinguish between emotional and physical attraction, but most women cannot.

Often, once a man has sex with a woman, she will be devoted to him, especially if he is her first man.

Zhao Min was the same; after having physical intimacy with Ye Wudao, she unconsciously came to regard him as one of her own.

"Stop talking nonsense. What are you thinking? Aren't you just handing someone a knife?"

Ye Wudao's large hand slid from Zhao Min's chin down her neck, then down her back, traversing mountains and valleys, indulging in the silky smoothness.

"Do you think Xiao Linyuan would have accepted the imperial decree if I hadn't said those words back then?"

Zhao Min thought about it again and realized that it made sense.

Xiao Linyuan held absolute power within the Imperial Guard. If he disobeyed Ye Wudao's orders, wouldn't he be the one to decide who the Imperial Guard's commander was?

"But why did you promote Jiang Xishan?"

Zhao Min was still puzzled, feeling that there were more and more mysteries surrounding this man.

"Want to know? Then my beloved concubine will have to serve you well tonight..."

"don't want!"

Zhao Min struggled to get out of Ye Wudao's embrace.

Every time Ye Wudao came to her place, it was for that matter.

The other person used tremendous force each time, making Zhao Min feel like Ye Wudao's object of sexual gratification.

She wanted to get to know Ye Wudao better, to take a walk with him, to stroll through the Imperial Garden, instead of always being so direct.

Ye Wudao wrapped his arms tightly around her waist and pulled her back into his arms.

Looking at Zhao Min, who resembled a female general in his arms, Ye Wudao's eyes were filled with a desire to conquer.

He said, "Xiao Linyuan is bound to rebel and is already on his way to mobilize troops. My actions are intended to make them suspect internal strife..."

After learning of Ye Wudao's plan, Zhao Min looked at the man in front of her, her beautiful eyes wide with admiration!

She poked Ye Wudao's head: "I don't know how your brain works, how come it's so convoluted?"

Ye Wudao laughed and said, "My beloved consort, you already know what I'm thinking. So, guess what I'm thinking right now?"

Zhao Min forgot to struggle and blinked, "What are you thinking about?"

"ah?!"

Amidst Zhao Min's exclamation, Ye Wudao lifted her up by the waist and placed her on the dragon bed.

He pinned her down, their lips pressed together, their mouths mingling as they spoke: "What do you think?"

Zhao Min sensed what was about to happen, and her face instantly turned as red as a teapot: "No, don't..."

"Haven't you heard the saying, 'When a woman says no, she means yes'?"

"..."

An hour later, Ye Wudao dressed with satisfaction.

Feeling the surge of true energy within his dantian, he secretly marveled at how wonderful the "Yin Yang Intercourse Ode" truly was.

It is estimated that after two more attempts, he will be able to enter the Ming Jin realm, which is many times stronger than the lifelong hard work of an ordinary person.

Seeing that Zhao Min was still asleep, Ye Wudao pinched her pretty face:

"My dear consort, Xiao Linyuan will definitely send someone to tell your father to join the army. You should write a letter to him, asking him to feign agreement, shall we?"

Zhao Min mumbled unconsciously, "I know, all you do is bully people..."

Ye Wudao smiled and shook his head.

After leaving Wuning Palace and crossing the Jinshui Bridge, Ye Wudao went straight to Jingxin Palace.

He raised his hand, about to knock on the door, when a palace maid in green opened the gate.

Upon seeing that it was Ye Wudao, the palace maid took a step back in fright: "Greetings, Your Majesty."

Ye Wudao couldn't help but smile: "Am I that scary?"

The palace maid turned pale with fright: "No, no!"

Ye Wudao narrowed his eyes slightly: "Did Xie Bingyu tell you something?...Speak quickly!"

The palace maid was so frightened that she knelt on the ground and bowed her head, saying, "Empress Xie said that His Majesty is in great danger."

"And then? What else did she say?"

"She said, His Majesty would want, want to want, even if he saw a female dog on the street..."

Although she didn't say what happened next, Ye Wudao already understood.

His face visibly darkened.

You, Xie Bingyu, dare to spread rumors about me behind my back?

One day, I will stand behind you and train you to be completely obedient!

A clear, cold voice came from the pavilion in the middle of the lake at Wuning Palace:

"Don't make things difficult for the servants, come here."

Ye Wudao walked straight through the small garden and arrived at the pavilion in the middle of the lake:

"What does Empress Xie not want to explain?"

Xie Bingyu gave him a cold glance: "You've cultivated the 'Yin-Yang Intercourse Ode,' don't think I don't know what kind of tricks you're up to!"

Ye Wudao awkwardly touched his nose: "Ahem, I was just spreading my favors evenly."

"If you dare to lay a finger on me, I'll castrate you!"

Ye Wudao felt a chill in his groin and instinctively squeezed his legs together.

If this woman were to start a fight, he'd be castrated in no time.

He coughed awkwardly twice and asked, "Where is General Yuan?"

"We have arrived in Baozhou. In two more days, the army will reach the capital."

"Hopefully, it'll be in time..."

…………

at the same time.

The night was deep, but the entire town's royal palace was brightly lit.

Inside the council hall, a huge map of Yanjing's city defenses was unfolded.

Regent Xiao Linyuan sat high in the main seat, flanked by powerful figures in the court.

The newly appointed commander-in-chief of the Imperial Guards, Jiang Xishan, the deputy commander of the Imperial Guards, Sun Yuanlang, the commander of the Longwu Guard, Xu Kenong, and the commander and deputy commander of the Shence Guard, Zuo Zongnan, were all among them.

Minister of Revenue Wu Qingxun, Minister of Rites Zhang Shouzhi, and a group of advisors from the Prince's Palace.

Those present were all figures who held great military and political power; a mere stomp of their feet could shake the entire Yan Kingdom.

boom!

Jiang Xishan slammed his fist hard on the table.

"Your Highness! Commander Yan has been loyal and devoted to the imperial guards for over twenty years. He has served diligently even if he hasn't achieved great merit, yet he has been publicly beheaded by that tyrannical emperor!"

"If we don't avenge this humiliation, how can we, the Imperial Guards, have any face to stand in the world!"

Xu Kenong also angrily said, "That's right! That Ye Wudao is nothing but a callow youth, relying on Cao Ji and Mo Jingyu's backing, he dares to ride roughshod over us! It's simply outrageous!"

Everyone echoed this sentiment.

"Please give the order, Your Highness!"

"Execute the tyrannical ruler!"

"Avenge Commander Yan!"

The atmosphere inside the hall was tense and menacing.

Xiao Linyuan looked at Jiang Xishan: "What do you think?"

Jiang Xishan slowly stood up, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, I have been fortunate enough to receive your patronage for many years, which has brought me to where I am today. The entire Imperial Guard is willing to follow Your Highness's lead. With just one word from Your Highness, I will immediately lead the Imperial Guard into the palace and cut off Ye Wudao's head!"

In the past, if Jiang Xishan had said these words, Xiao Linyuan would have praised him for his loyalty.

But times have changed. Jiang Xishan was promoted by Ye Wudao. To prevent Ye Wudao from playing tricks and secretly colluding with Jiang Xishan, the future rebel leader must be changed.

His gaze fell on the usually composed Zuo Zongnan. He had not valued this man before, and his power had been almost completely usurped by him. But precisely because of this, it was almost impossible for Zuo Zongnan to be someone Ye Wudao could bribe.

"Commander Zuo, what do you think?" he asked.

After a long pause, Zuo Zongnan said, "In my humble opinion, everything is entirely up to Your Highness's orders!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Linyuan nodded in satisfaction.

This guy doesn't even have any ideas, so he can't possibly be Ye Wudao's spy. He's more reliable than Jiang Xishan, so he's the one!

Immediately, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

"Please calm down, everyone. Ye Wudao is nothing more than a grasshopper in autumn. What harm is there in letting him hop around for a couple more days?"

That's all.

He took out three secret letters from his sleeve.

"Today, I have received replies from the three kings."

He slowly placed the letter on the table.

"The three kings, Zhao Qingtian, the Prince of Zhenbei; Luo Jin, the Prince of Dongping; and Ma Keyan, the Prince of Xiliang, are all willing to send troops to help me raze the imperial palace!"

The hall was immediately filled with excitement.

The three kings responded!

This means that more than half of the border troops have sided with the Regent!

"Only the Prince of Nanling has yet to agree."

At this point, a chilling glint appeared in Xiao Linyuan's eyes.

"Only one step left... If it weren't for Ye Wudao harming Liang Ze, I would already be related to the Liang family by marriage."

"The Liang family's 100,000-strong army in the southern border should have stood with me through thick and thin."

"But now, it's all been ruined by that little beast!"

At this point, Xiao Linyuan crushed the teacup in his hand.

Tea mixed with porcelain shards spilled all over the floor, and no one in the hall dared to make a sound.

After a while, Xiao Linyuan regained his composure.

He walked to the city defense map and discussed a series of specific details regarding the uprising with the generals:

"There is already an inside agent in the palace. Liu Deshun, the chief eunuch of the Directorate of Palace Attendants, is one of my men. On the night of the uprising, he will try to delay the closing of the palace gates and open the hidden lock on the north gate in advance."

"When the Imperial Guards breach the palace gates, I will personally lead my personal guards into the Qianqing Palace, and I will personally behead Ye Wudao!"

Everyone in the hall stood up at the same time.

"Your Highness is wise!"

Xiao Linyuan slowly raised his head.

"Two days later, the Imperial Guards will enter the palace, and the border armies of the three princes will simultaneously approach the capital. At that time—"

The capital city changed hands.

"The world should belong to the Xiao family!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the hall was excited and clasped their hands in a fist salute, their voices resounding throughout the hall.

"I am willing to follow Your Highness—"

"Rebuild the Great Yan!"