The assassin's princess is actually my aunt

Chapter 146 The storm is coming

Yongshou Palace

Emperor Qianyao's bedroom was filled with a strong smell of incense.

Emperor Qian Yao was lying on the bed with his eyes closed, his face pale and his breath weak.

The palace maids serving around were all silent.

The air in the bedroom was filled with a solemn and depressing atmosphere.

Everyone knew that the emperor's life was in danger.

In just a few days, the emperor who was originally strong and majestic.

It has become what it is now, weak and exhausted.

Emperor Qianyao is forty-five years old this year, but he looks even worse than the Empress Dowager who is already sixty years old.

The incense in the incense burner slowly rises, emitting a soothing aroma.

Trying to bring a little peace and comfort to the emperor.

Despite the best efforts of the imperial doctors and their day and night care, the emperor's condition seemed to show no signs of improvement.

Eunuch Gao served silently by the side, changing the wet cloth for the emperor and handing him medicine, his eyes full of worry and sadness.

A figure swayed, and Concubine Feng Duan walked in gracefully.

Eunuch Gao looked up at Concubine Feng Duan, shook his head gently, and placed the medicine bowl on the bedside.

He leaned over to Emperor Qianyao's ear and whispered, "Your Majesty, Concubine Duan is here."

Emperor Qianyao responded in an almost inaudible voice.

Eunuch Gao slowly stood up and waved his hand slightly.

He motioned to all the maids serving in the bedroom to follow him and leave.

These people left the bedroom quietly, quickly and in an orderly manner.

Concubine Feng Duan sat quietly on the low couch beside the bed.

Her slender hands, which were originally covered with gorgeous armor, had now been stripped of all decorations, leaving them simple and pure.

She gently picked up the medicine bowl beside her and stirred it carefully with a spoon.

Then he blew gently a few times at the medicine in the bowl.

The movements were gentle, delicate, and extremely pious.

The moment Eunuch Gao stepped out of the threshold of the bedroom, he couldn't help but look back.

Concubine Duan had a dignified posture, graceful manners, gentleness and elegance, and she warmed people's hearts like the sun.

Even if you are just by her side, you can feel an indescribable comfort and security.

Since Your Majesty fell ill, you have only met the Empress Dowager and the Empress once when you just woke up.

At other times, only Concubine Duan was summoned to come before the emperor to attend to the illness.

Empress Duan also took the trouble to come and visit and take care of her every day. Her deep affection and kindness are deeply touching.

There has been a lot of discussion inside and outside the palace. On the one hand, His Majesty has asked the Crown Prince to serve as regent.

But on the other hand, in the harem, only Concubine Duan was summoned alone.

It is legitimate for the crown prince to act as regent and then ascend the throne.

Over the years, His Majesty's favorite has always been the fifth prince born to Concubine Zhou Lan.

However, the fifth prince has now been imprisoned in the imperial mausoleum and no longer has the possibility of competing for the throne.

However, the prince has not made any outstanding achievements and is not valued by His Majesty.

The second prince, on the contrary, was even more outstanding and was highly valued by His Majesty.

Including in the harem, even the queen has a strong maternal family and a legitimate eldest son.

Her position in the palace was unchallengeable, but she was not favored by the emperor.

On the other hand, Concubine Duan, whether she had Concubine Zhou Lan before or Concubine Ling now.

Concubine Duan always occupies a place in His Majesty's heart.

Therefore, it is not impossible that Emperor Qianyao would leave an edict and pass the throne to Prince Yi.

only…

Eunuch Gao's eyes trembled slightly and he sighed in his heart. How could those people guess His Majesty's intentions?

Alas...the storm is about to come, and this imperial city will be filled with blood and gore again.

Eunuch Gao shook his head, looked solemn, and walked out.

Only Concubine Feng Duan was left, feeding Emperor Qian Yao while whispering something.

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The sky was gradually shrouded in darkness, and a suffocating atmosphere of coldness and silence permeated the study in Prince Sheng's mansion.

Occasionally, there could be heard the clanging of weapons, shouts, curses, and cries for help.

These sounds passed through the tightly closed door and were clearly transmitted into the room.

Qian Wushang's face, which was already extremely cold, was now even more gloomy.

Just then, someone came in hurriedly from outside the yard.

He bowed to Qian Wushang and reported anxiously:

"Your Majesty! Prince Yi's vanguard troops have already entered the palace from Zhengyang Gate.

According to current observations, they have about 20,000 troops.

The rest of the army was dispersed, seemingly preparing to enter the city from several gates at the same time.

When Di Er heard this, he frowned and blurted out: "How could it be so fast?"

However, before he finished his words, his expression suddenly turned very ugly, as if he realized something.

With a surprised but confident look on his face, he said, "Your Majesty, Prince Yi has someone to help him in the palace!"

Qian Wushang said coldly: "It seems... in the past few years, Second Brother has been well prepared!"

It is not difficult to enter the city, no matter which direction you attack from: east, south, west or north.

Or you can choose any city gate such as the southeast corner gate, northwest corner gate, etc. as a breakthrough point.

You can always find an opportunity to take advantage of and break one of them.

However, without the assistance of an insider, they would be defeated with only 20,000 troops.

To think that one could break through the gate of Zhengyang Palace so easily is simply a fantasy.

You should know that the imperial guards responsible for protecting the palace security, the Fengyi Guards, have a total of 100,000 people.

They were divided into three parts, each consisting of more than 30,000 people.

They take turns to be on duty, guarding every corner of the palace to protect the safety of His Majesty and the nobles in the palace.

Among them, 30,000 Fengyi Guards were on patrol duty, and 30,000 Fengyi Guards stayed in the palace, ready to be on call at any time.

In addition, there were 30,000 Fengyi Guards resting outside the palace and providing support.

One can imagine how strict the security in the palace was.

The defense of Zhengyang Gate is especially crucial. It can be said to be the last line of defense of the entire palace.

But now, this seemingly indestructible Zhengyang Gate was breached so quickly.

There is no doubt that something must have gone wrong among the 60,000 Fengyi Guards who stayed in the palace.

Qian Wushang didn't expect that his second brother's people were also in Fengyi Guard.

I think the prince didn't expect this.

Thinking of this, Qian Wushang's originally cold and solemn face couldn't help but reveal a trace of deep disappointment.