It's the cyber age now, and you're still playing traditional villains?

This was undoubtedly a huge blow to her. After all, with her own strength, she would definitely not be able to compete with the strongest person who had been deeply rooted in the empire for many years.

It would be a lie to say that I wasn't afraid, especially at a time like this when I was too busy to handle everything.

No wonder the speed at which intelligence arrives is getting slower and slower. Under such circumstances, how could she have the opportunity to keep abreast of the situation in the Vatican at all times?

But at the same time, she suddenly felt more resigned to her fate.

Is it surprising that Cheng Gujian rebelled? Obviously not.

It can be said that since the moment she was no longer that ignorant girl, she knew that this day would come sooner or later.

It's just that this day came earlier than she expected.

Then the problem is coming.

What should she do?

"Your Majesty...Run!"

The female official beside him was already frightened out of her wits, and kept trying to dissuade him, "Cheng Gujian has already begun to surround the imperial palace, and he has also sent soldiers to guard the residences of the other dukes and earls, and even, there are soldiers from other places..."

How could Dongfang Xiao not know all this?

In fact, if you concentrate carefully now, you can hear the sound of troops outside the palace, as well as the treasonous words of the rebels.

"Want to run?"

She murmured something.

"His Majesty!"

The female official next to him was quite loyal, and even broke her voice in anxiety, "If we don't run now, it will be too late!"

That's true. It takes time to surround the palace, and they still have a chance to evacuate.

But once the palace is completely surrounded, nothing can be said.

As for resistance, there is no need to even think about it. The royal knights trained by Cheng Gujian himself and his own private soldiers are of terrifyingly high quality. It would be a fantasy to solve the rebellion with just the guards in the palace.

Before, he could still borrow the power of Xu Shi, the imperial teacher, but now he himself is tied up and it is unrealistic to pin his hopes on him.

The only way left is to run away. There is a secret passage in the palace unknown to outsiders. You can disguise yourself and save your life first.

If you keep the green hills, you won't have to worry about running out of firewood.

There is no other way.

only.

At the critical moment of life and death, the little queen suddenly seemed to awaken and made an extraordinary decision.

"I won't leave!"

Her voice suddenly rose, and she pulled out the sword that was usually just for display and hung on the side, "Even if I die, I will die here!"

She admitted that there was some anger in her behavior, but more importantly, she didn't want to be a loser again and again.

Throughout her career as empress, she was either manipulated by Cheng Gujian or Xu Shi. Regardless of what others thought, she herself felt that it was a shame to be a puppet emperor.

But she is of royal blood after all! The imperial aura engraved in her bones cannot be faded!

Even if running away might save your life, what's the use?

When people mention her in the future, she will only be a laughing stock.

So, even though she knew there was no chance of winning, she didn't want to back down.

At least when it comes to death, she can die with some dignity.

"His Majesty!"

The female official was extremely anxious. Why should she play the hero at this time? !

"If you want to leave, go ahead. I won't leave!"

Dongfang Xiao roared, "Mobilize all the people in the palace to fight to the death. I will fight the traitors to the last moment!"

"When that moment comes, I will end my life. I will be unworthy of the foundation laid by my ancestors. At least I have not destroyed their bloodline!"

"……Yes!"

Seeing that she could not persuade him, the female official had no choice but to do as she was told.

When she hurriedly went to gather troops, the little empress, who was alone, collapsed again, and her hand holding the sword trembled constantly.

No matter what you say, it would be a lie to say you are not afraid when you are really facing death.

Sitting alone in an empty hall, this fear can easily be magnified infinitely.

She suddenly felt helpless.

Why did it still turn out like this? I have already paid so much, but I still can't change anything?

Before Xu Shi came, I was already in a state of panic. After Xu Shi came, I had to accept his evil training with a pinch of my nose, but I was still forced to abdicate. Didn’t he come here in vain?

Listening to the fighting outside the hall, she suddenly felt like crying.

But she couldn't cry.

At the very least, don't let your enemy see your cowardly side.

The battle outside did not last too long. The gap in strength between the two sides was too great, and the fight was completely one-sided.

Dongfang Xiao knew without hesitation that it was definitely Cheng Gujian's people who had the upper hand and were unstoppable.

And soon.

A flickering flame appeared on the glass of the hall, swaying along with the rebels' shouts of "Your Majesty, please abdicate."

Looking at all this, the little queen felt a little dazed.

When I came to my senses, the person I hated the most was standing in front of me.

"The destiny has changed. Your Majesty is no longer worthy of the throne. Please take the initiative to abdicate."

Cheng Gujian, who was wearing a black cloak, was as calm as ever. He dismissed his men and looked at Dongfang Xiao expressionlessly, saying, "If Your Majesty takes the initiative to abdicate, for the sake of the late emperor, I guarantee that Your Majesty will live a life of wealth and prosperity without worries for the rest of your life."

This is not a discussion, this is a notification.

"……Is it?"

The little queen slowly raised her head and met his gaze.

However, this time she did not avoid it reflexively as usual.

Instead, she sneered.

"Is this what you, a traitor, want to say?"

She stood up, gripped her sword tightly, and shouted without caring about her image, "Then listen carefully!"

"I'll quit your mother!"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 299 Mr. Wen, please!

2023-10-24

"you……"

Maybe it was because Dongfang Xiao's scolding was too blunt, even an experienced veteran like Cheng Gujian was speechless for a moment.

To be honest, although the little queen is a mascot, she is also a beautiful vase from a royal family after all. Being a shrew and scolding in the streets is really too inconsistent with her personality.

"…How could Your Majesty say such vulgar words?"

It took him a long time to say this, and there was even a hint of disappointment in his words, "It really damages the image of the royal family."

"Fuck you!"

Dongfang Xiao didn't buy his tricks at all, and continued to curse as if he was not satisfied, "Your knife is about to chop my neck, why should I keep my posture? Do you think I'm doing this for your ancestors to see?"

What that bad guy taught her was quite effective, she thought unconsciously as she scolded him.

Yes.

I'm afraid she has never been exposed to a single dirty word since she was a child. Xu Shi played an indispensable role in her being able to do such a thing.

It's a bit embarrassing to say, but when Xu Shi was treating Xie Qingyan, he often pulled her to the arena. When the sage had finished his work, he would give her some instructions.

After all, I have the title of the Emperor's Teacher, so I have to live up to my status.

As a psychology instructor, Xu Shi had pointed out at that time that Dongfang Xiao's life was too fake.

You appear innocent and simple in front of others every day and have to put on a smile, but are you really that naive?

It’s hard to say whether she is stupid or not, the last two words have nothing to do with her at all.

Of course, this is not entirely her own problem. Being in that position means she has to live with a mask, not to mention that she is a puppet queen. It is a blessing that she doesn't have severe yuyu.

Of course she knew what was going on with her, but she didn't know how to solve it, so she asked Xu Shi what to do.

What she is doing now is Xu Shi’s answer.

In fact, the little queen was quite resistant to this kind of thing before. How could she change the habit of so many years? She had already tacitly kept all the grievances in her heart.

But as she said, her life is almost gone now, if she doesn’t vent her anger now, she may never have another chance in the future.

Maybe it was because it was the first time in his life that he rebelled and swore, especially to the traitor who had always oppressed him, Dongfang Xiao felt unprecedentedly refreshed.

"You old man, you have always controlled me in everything since I was a child!"

"You won't allow me to do anything I want to do! You keep saying that it's all for my own good... Do I need you to tell me whether I'm good or not?!"

"To tell you the truth, I have long wanted to chop you into pieces and throw you into the wilderness to feed stray dogs!"

"You are so fucking balabala..."

Listening to Dongfang Xiao's rapid-fire accusations, Cheng Gujian's eyes flickered, and he even had a brief moment of doubt.

Is she forcing the emperor to abdicate, or is she bringing people to confiscate his house?

Fortunately, Grand Duke Gu Jian had excellent psychological quality and he quickly adjusted his state.

"So, in your Majesty's mind, this is how I have always been?"