Xi Lingxue returned to the suburbs. Wei Han had already brought Xue Lin here. "I am here to see the Third Princess."

"Brother, you have not seen me for many years. I will not only call you brother, but also cousin-in-law."

"The Third Princess is already the most honorable queen of Zheng State. It is inappropriate for her to call me your sworn brother."

"There's nothing inappropriate about it. I think it's fine. I am who I am. Even if I become the queen, I'm still who I am. This is something that won't change."

"The harem has not changed at all over the years. It's not like other women who become scheming soon after entering the palace. They are either scheming or on the way to scheming."

"Brother-in-law, there is only my sister in the harem of Zheng State. Whatever she says is the truth. We have both sons and daughters, and we live a comfortable life. Do we still need to make calculations?"

"That's true."

"You are still in the mood to tease me now, come over here quickly to discuss countermeasures."

Xi Lingxue took out the tiger talisman, the imperial edict, the blank imperial edict and the seal from the space and placed them in front of Wei Han. "This is what my father ordered me to give you. You should quickly write the imperial edict and have your brother take it outside the city and bring 30,000 soldiers into the city to protect the emperor."

Wei Han took the things, immediately drafted the imperial edict, stamped it with the seal, and handed it to Xue Lin.

Xi Lingxue said, "Brother, take Leng Ao and the others with you. After all, they were our father's guards and their martial arts skills are not weak. If Shen Shan and his men refuse to obey, they will be executed on the spot."

"Let Leng Ao and the others take action. This is the order of this princess. If any ministers come to report, just let them report this princess. It has nothing to do with you."

"Thank you, Your Excellency, for your understanding."

"Leng Ao, protect Young Marquis Xue."

"I obey my orders."

"Meet at the palace gate tomorrow at 5 a.m."

"Yes."

At this time, Ye Qing came in and reported: "Madam, General Xiao was ambushed on his way to Daliang City."

"What are the casualties?"

"The two forces are evenly matched."

"Ye Qing, send a thousand men to support General Xiao."

"Yes."

"Han'er, mother said you still have 5,000 people, is that right?"

"Yes."

"Then order your men to ambush near the palace at 3:00 pm tomorrow and attack the palace gate when they see the signal."

"Yunqi, go and make the arrangements."

"I obey my orders."

Xi Lingxue looked at Leng Yun and ordered: "Leng Yun, select 500 skilled guards from among the guards and quietly ambush them by the palace wall. At the hour of Mao, quietly enter the palace."

"I obey my orders."

"Leng Chu, when King Huan comes to court tomorrow, you will lead your men to surround King Huan's mansion and not let anyone go."

"I obey my orders."

"Leng Feng, send someone to protect the Xue Mansion and don't let them get hurt."

"I obey my orders."

"The others and King Shuo's men are lying in ambush around the palace, waiting for the signal from this princess."

"I obey my orders."

Xue Lin looked at Xi Lingxue gratefully, "Thank you, Third Princess. Ever since I got into trouble, the Xue Mansion has also been under surveillance by Prince Huan. My father was there so they didn't do anything."

"Don't be polite to me."

"Han'er, order the ministers to come to court tomorrow. I will take my father to read the abdication edict. The ministers dare not act rashly with my father around."

"it is good."

"Sister, how are father and mother?"

Xi Lingxue said sadly: "Mother is fine, but father is a dragon..."

She paused and said, "Father, the dragon's body has reached the point of exhaustion."

Wei Han was shocked and said sadly: "Can't you save my father?"

"Father's dragon body is seriously damaged, and there is nothing I can do."

"Sister Royal..."

"Han'er, don't be sad. Father knows that he doesn't have much time left, so he wants to see you ascend the throne to be the emperor, so that he can feel at ease."

"Tomorrow I will do my best to put an end to the slaughter without any action."

"Sister, I believe you can do it."

"Han'er, the whereabouts of Princess Shuo and his son Zhan are still unknown. I'm worried that they are hidden by King Huan. Tomorrow he will definitely use them to threaten you. You must be mentally prepared."

"Imperial sister, I know what's going on. Prince Huan just wants to use them to threaten me."

"If it really comes to that, what will you choose?"

Wei Han shook his head and said helplessly: "I don't know how to choose. Sister, what will you choose?"

"There is gain and loss. When you can't have your cake and eat it too, we should follow our heart. Once you make a choice, there is no regret. The royal sister is just a metaphor that we haven't reached that point yet."

"What the emperor said is very true."

After everything was arranged, it was dawn.

Ministers came to attend the morning court, but when they arrived at the palace gate, the gate was closed.

"What does the emperor mean? Why didn't he open the palace gates when he summoned us to court?"

"Could someone deliberately pass on false information to us?"

"Not really! Wait a little longer!"

Xi Lingxue put the two children into the space and brought them to the emperor's palace, then brought them out and quietly came to the emperor's bedroom.

The emperor was wearing a gorgeous dragon robe and trying hard to suppress his physical discomfort when he saw Xi Lingxue coming with his children.

He forced a smile and said, "Xue'er, you're here."

Mo Lin and Mo Li knelt down and saluted, "Grandson and granddaughter greet grandpa and grandmother."

Concubine Chen smiled and helped the two children up, "Lin'er, Wan'er, get up quickly and let grandma take a good look at you."

"Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma."

The emperor looked at his two grandchildren and said with emotion: "Time flies by so fast. Both children have grown up so fast. We are really old now."

"Grandpa, you don't look old at all. You look handsome."

"Rin'er is still good at talking."

"Father, are you ready?"

"All right."

"Lin'er, Wan'er, clear the way ahead. Anyone who dares to stop us will be killed without mercy."

They drew their swords and said firmly: "Yes..."

Xi Lingxue and Concubine Chen helped the emperor walk out.

The guards heard the sound of weapons in the bedroom and hurried over to see three strangers and the seriously ill emperor.

He pointed his weapon at Xi Lingxue and the others and said fiercely: "Who are you and where are you taking the emperor?"

The emperor said sternly: "They are my third princess and grandson, get out of here immediately. Anyone who dares to stop me will be killed without mercy."

The guard looked at the emperor timidly, hesitated for a moment, and then stepped aside obediently.

Mo Lin and Wan'er led the way with swords in hand, while Xi Lingxue and Chen Fei supported the emperor as they walked towards the main hall.

When Prince Huan learned that Xi Lingxue was taking the emperor to the palace, he quickly rushed over with his men.

The ministers stood at the palace gate for a long time and waited for it to open. They were all getting impatient. At this time, Wei Han brought his men to the palace gate.

Many ministers were shocked to see Wei Han. They all knew that Wei Han had been missing for many days and his whereabouts were unknown. The emperor was seriously ill and did not attend the court early in the morning. All matters in the court were decided by Prince Huan.

Today, Prince Shuo brought his men to the palace gate. They all guessed that the battle between Prince Shuo and Prince Huan for the throne was already exposed. No wonder the palace gate was not open. This was the rhythm of attacking the palace gate.

"Your humble servant pays respect to His Majesty the King."

"Ministers, please excuse yourselves. I have received news from my father that King Huan has placed my father under house arrest. I am bringing people to rescue him."

"Isn't the emperor seriously ill? Why is Prince Huan under house arrest? Could Prince Shuo's information be wrong?"

"My news is absolutely true. If King Huan is clear-minded, why doesn't he open the palace gates at this time?"

"Yunqi, go and open the palace gates. The ministers need to attend the morning court."

Yunqi shouted to open the palace gate, but the guards received orders from King Huan not to open the palace gate.

They said firmly: "King Huan has ordered that if anyone intends to rebel today, the palace gates must not be opened. Anyone who breaks in will be charged with treason."

"Come here, Prince Huan has taken control of the palace, placed the emperor under house arrest, and is preparing to attack..."

"Yes."

The ministers were so frightened that they hid in the corners and watched everything in panic. Now they finally understood that this was a battle between the princes to win the throne, and the outcome would depend on this one.

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