So what if I traveled through time? I'll continue to roll in another place

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, Gao Wei signaled his confidants to give it a try.

Dozens of armored soldiers rushed up, and the personal soldiers of Prince Jin who were hiding outside the palace also rushed forward. The two sides engaged in hand-to-hand combat in the main hall of Chu Yuanhong's palace.

Duke Dingguo Shou Yueheng and other military officers seized their weapons and swords and tried to protect their female relatives. Chu Yuanming, Song Pu, Zhao Lingji and other high-ranking officials had people to protect them, but their personal soldiers could not take care of them too much, and the low-ranking civil officials were powerless and could only flee and hide.

Zhou Yao was already used to using swords in Jiangzhou, so he grabbed one to protect Xiao Yueshan. Xiao Yueshan was amazed at her heroic husband. She had only heard him say that the journey was dangerous and there would be fighting and killing, but she didn't expect that this guy was really good at it.

Xiao Yuerong's husband, Chu Hao Ning, the Deputy Director of the Ministry of War's Chariot and Civil Service Division, also ran over with weapons in hand to protect his wife, and together with Zhou Yao they protected his father-in-law's family.

The palace was in chaos, with many men and women injured and bleeding.

After the chaos, all the soldiers of Duke Yiguo's mansion were killed in the battle, and Prince Jin's personal soldiers took control of the situation.

Chu Yuanming looked at the white-haired uncle leisurely, "I didn't expect that Duke Yiguo was old but still young at heart. The couple wanted to go crazy before they died."

The corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a mocking smile: "It's a pity that your plan failed. Now that the evidence is conclusive, the emperor's uncle should go to the prison to reflect on himself."

Gao Wei's face turned extremely ugly. He widened his eyes and glared at Chu Yuanming, "How dare you, little brat, plot against me!"

Chu Yuanming sneered: "Plot? If you didn't have evil intentions, how could you have trapped yourself and fallen into a trap?"

After that, he ordered: "Take Duke Yi to the prison and wait for your punishment!"

The guards responded and quickly took Gao Wei away.

Where no one could see, Gao Wei's tense nerves finally relaxed, and he even smiled with relief.

Chu Yuanming turned around and looked at everyone, saying loudly: "You are all witnesses to what happened today. The Grand Princess and Duke Yi were planning to rebel, but fortunately, the king and the prime minister discovered it in time and avoided a disaster."

He paused, then continued, "I will report this matter to His Majesty, and I believe His Majesty will make the final decision." After saying this, his eyes swept over everyone present, as if warning them not to have any ulterior motives.

Everyone bowed their heads to show their obedience. Chu Yuanming was secretly pleased with himself. He knew that after great chaos there would be great order, and after great order there would be great prosperity. He had finally taken a step forward in the fight for the throne.

He then ordered people to clean up the scene, comfort the frightened officials and their wives, and send people to escort them away safely.

He himself, together with Prime Minister Song Pu, Duke Dingguo Shou Yueheng and several regent ministers, rushed to the palace to protect the king.

Although it was night, countless torches had already illuminated the entire palace. When Chu Yuanming and others arrived at the palace, General Dingyuan Shou Junzhong had already detained Chu Changning, waiting for Chu Yuanming to decide his fate.

After a day of fierce fighting, the dragon robe on Chu Changning had become filthy, and the crown on her gray hair had tilted to one side.

Even though she was in a state of extreme desolation, Chu Changning still tried her best to maintain the airs of the Grand Princess, no, the Empress Dowager. She sat on the ground, as if closing her eyes to rest, ignoring her own decline.

Gao Mao's bloody body was lying not far in front of her, and she didn't know whether he was alive or dead.

Chu Yuanming and Song Pu reported the eldest princess' rebellion to the emperor according to the procedure. The emperor was only three years old, so it was useless to say anything. All major matters were still handled by the two of them.

Chu Yuanming looked at Chu Changning in front of him, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. He saw the miserable state of Chu Changning's defeat and capture, and thought that if he started a rebellion, he must be absolutely sure. If he failed and became a prisoner, it would be a disgrace and he would be left with nothing.

Chu Yuanming took a deep breath and tried to keep his voice calm, "Aunt, do you admit your guilt?"

Chu Changning opened his eyes and looked directly at Chu Yuanming, "If you want to accuse someone of something, you can always find a pretext."

Chu Yuanming's eyes flashed with helplessness. "Now that things have come to this, why should the imperial aunt continue to quibble? You and Duke Yi are trying to kill the king and usurp the throne, and you deserve to be killed."

Chu Changning laughed loudly, "What a crime! Chu Yuanming, I am the eldest daughter of Emperor Taizu and the only blood of Empress Tianqi Shengming Dewen. This world should have belonged to me, but it was your father who took away everything that belonged to me!"

Chu Yuanming was silent for a moment. "No matter what, the crime of treason is unforgivable. Come, strip Changying of her title as Grand Princess and throw her into the Heavenly Prison to await interrogation."

The soldiers stepped forward and took Chu Changning away. She stood up without resistance and looked at Chu Yuanming with cold eyes.

"Today I am inferior to others in skills, and I am willing to be punished. But Chu Yuanming, don't be too happy too soon." Chu Changning's voice echoed in the air, "Do you think no one knows what you are thinking? We all have the same royal blood, and the sons of the royal family all want to be emperors, and so do you? I will wait and see who this world will eventually belong to."

"You! You're talking nonsense! With your traitorous heart, you think everyone has impure motives!" Chu Yuanming scolded angrily!

Chu Changning sneered, straightened her crown, and left without looking back. Chu Yuanming looked at her leaving back, and his heart tightened.

"Your Highness, don't worry." Song Pu walked up to him and said softly, "The situation is now settled, and the Grand Princess is powerless to change it. Your Highness just needs to assist His Majesty with peace of mind."

Chu Yuanming nodded, but the uneasiness in his heart did not diminish at all. He always felt that things would not end so easily...

Chu Changning's army was defeated. Chu Yuanming, Song Pu and others had already known her plan. It didn't take much effort for the court to obtain a lot of evidence and dig out the other remnants.

It was also confirmed that the assassinations of the Emperor at Yuanqiu and the Prime Minister on the street were all done by people sent by Chu Changning. For a time, Chu Changning was condemned by thousands of people.

Chu Yuanming and Song Pu began to liquidate Chu Changning's followers, and everyone in the court was in danger.

Regardless of whether they were censors or not, many people wrote memorials to attack each other in order to divert suspicion or for factional struggles.

Zhou Yao was a newcomer recommended by Chu Changning before his rebellion. He also proved the legend of the old woman at the autumn banquet and provided support for Chu Changning's rebellion, so he became the focus of criticism.

The cabinet received countless memorials impeaching Zhou Yao, and the public opinion was so strong that it seemed as if Zhou Yao was undoubtedly a traitor.

Even the fact that Xiao's ancestor had assisted Empress Yang in writing a book was dug up, and it became evidence that the Xiao family was also Chu Changning's accomplice.

The suspicion and turmoil in the court made Song Pu, Zhao Lingji and others realize that the struggles in the court should not affect the stability of the country.

After the cabinet discussed, several people decided to agree on a punishment list as soon as possible, punish the ringleaders and be lenient with the followers, not arbitrarily expand the scope of impact, and strive to appease the people's hearts as soon as possible.