Who put the yellow robe on me?

"Something went wrong! Tell me what went wrong?" Emperor Liang's voice exploded in the Wanhe Hall like thunder, and every word was filled with long-suppressed anger and helplessness.

As soon as he finished speaking, his face changed suddenly, and his eyes burned with rage. Suddenly, Emperor Liang's emotions seemed to have reached a peak. He suddenly became furious, and his whole body lost its mind like a wild beast.

Emperor Liang kicked over the stool next to him with a fierce kick. The stool was immediately lifted up by his kick and flew up, knocking over the silver plate and two white jade bowls on the table, and fell on the marble floor.

The shattered pieces of celadon teacup flew everywhere, making a series of crisp sounds. The entire Wanhe Hall was instantly shocked by the unexpected sound. Civil and military officials cried out in shock, knelt on the ground, and shouted in unison: "Your Majesty, please calm down!" But these calls seemed insignificant compared to the Emperor Liang's furious roar.

At this moment, the dissolute Sixteenth Prince, who had been standing in front of the palace, had already fallen to his knees. His forehead was wet, and his eyes were filled with panic and fear. The sound of his kowtows echoed in the silent palace, and his voice was filled with pleading: "Father, spare my life! Father, spare my life!"

At this tense and chaotic moment, the extravagant Sixteenth Prince ignored his own situation and knelt while trying to reach out to Emperor Liang and grab the heavy and gorgeous dragon robe, as if to win the emperor's mercy and forgiveness.

However, his actions angered Emperor Liang even more.

Emperor Liang suddenly stretched out his hand, violently pulled away the greedy arm, and then without hesitation kicked the licentious prince, causing him to stagger and with pain and surprise on his face.

Emperor Liang roared, "Where on earth did you get this evil creature? Huh?! Take him away immediately and throw him into the Heavenly Prison! Concubine De, from now on, you are not allowed to leave Ningbo Palace!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Empress Defei was overwhelmed with grief, tears streaming down her face. She held her forehead with both hands and cried out, "Your Majesty! Your Majesty! I am wronged!"

She cried heartbreakingly, and every word seemed to be filled with endless grievances and pleadings. Her voice echoed in the silent hall, and even the biting cold wind seemed to tremble.

Just when the atmosphere in Wanhe Hall had reached its lowest point, suddenly, hurried footsteps were heard outside.

I saw a vanguard soldier who looked like a scout, covered in wounds, rushing into the front of Wanhe Hall in a panic.

He looked unusually thin, his black iron wristband still stained with fresh blood, and his face was covered in dust and blood. When he slammed one knee to the ground, a strong smell of blood mixed with the smell of gunpowder exploded in the hall. "Report—the northern border is in danger! The Northern Qiang Black Wolf Army has broken through our northern border, and Yunzhou and Shuozhou have fallen! His Highness the Twelfth Prince has been hit by three arrows and was injured before the battle!"

This announcement exploded in Emperor Liang's ears like a bolt from the blue. His eyes went dark, as if the whole world had lost its color at that moment. He fainted directly on the Golden Throne. He seemed to have lost all his strength and fell on the cold dragon chair.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!" Chaotic shouts erupted throughout the Wanhe Hall, and civil and military officials rushed forward to support the emperor. The scene momentarily lost its original solemnity and awe. Imperial Censor Shi Baixia quickly rushed to Emperor Liang's side, nervously checking his pulse and complexion...

Three days have passed...

Emperor Liang finally slowly opened his eyes. In a daze, he felt flashes of light and shadow in front of his eyes, and the cries for help and panicked footsteps in the chaos seemed to still echo in his ears.

He tried hard to open his eyes, and the first thing that caught his eye was the busy eunuchs and imperial doctors, their faces full of worry and fatigue. It was obvious that the suffering of the past three days had left everyone exhausted.

The chief eunuch Zhao Ji hurried to the side of Emperor Liang, his voice filled with unconcealed joy and concern: "Your Majesty, you are finally awake!"

Emperor Liang reached out his hand, touched his forehead, and asked in a low voice, "How many days have I been unconscious?"

Zhao Ji replied anxiously, "He has been unconscious for three days, Your Majesty."

Emperor Liang was feeling complicated and heavy at the moment, his mind full of chaotic and terrifying scenes, as well as the crisis reports from the northern border.

He suppressed his inner panic and then asked, "What's the situation outside now?"

Zhao Ji raised his head and looked into the distance, whispering, "Your Majesty, since you fell unconscious, Empress Xiao and all the concubines have been guarding outside the bedroom."

Emperor Liang frowned and said softly, "Is Consort De here too?"

Zhao Ji replied, "According to the arrangements made before you fainted, Consort De is currently in the Ningbo Palace and has not left the house."

Emperor Liang nodded, his voice gradually steadying: "Well, I'm fine, let them leave first."

He paused, a trace of concern in his eyes, and continued to ask: "Where are the two sixteenth princes?"

Zhao Ji paused briefly before answering, "According to His Majesty's orders, the lighter-skinned Sixteenth Prince has been imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison. The other, darker-skinned Sixteenth Prince, is currently discussing matters concerning the northern border with the General."

Emperor Liang rubbed his temples slightly, a trace of contemplation flashing across his face: "How is the North Territory now?"

Zhao Ji quickly replied, "It was arranged by His Highness the Sixteenth Prince and the General. Ever since you fell unconscious, they sent General Zhong Xiaodan of Annan out. They also sent along several generals, including Zuo Yongyu, whom the Sixteenth Prince brought back from the Western Regions."

Emperor Liang frowned, and asked anxiously, "Is the northern border still losing ground?"

Zhao Ji replied, "According to the recent war reports from the Minister of War, it seems that the two sides have stopped fighting since General Annan rushed to the northern border overnight."

Emperor Liang pondered for a moment, then asked, "Where is the general now?"

Zhao Ji replied, "The General, Prime Minister He, the Sixteenth Prince, and the Imperial Physician, Master Shi, and others are waiting in the Wanhe Hall."

Emperor Liang nodded slowly and announced in a low and powerful voice: "Announce!"

Then Zhao Ji hurriedly asked, "Shall we summon everyone?"

Emperor Liang said thoughtfully, "No, just call these four people, and let the rest wait."

Zhao Ji replied: "Yes!"...

At this moment, the eunuch delivering the imperial edict hurried out of Wanhe Hall, his voice tense and urgent: "Announce the General, Prime Minister He, His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan, and Lord Shi, and quickly return to the bedroom to report!"

With this order, the entire hall instantly fell into an even more solemn silence, as if even the air had become solidified, so oppressive that it was almost impossible to breathe.

Ninth Prince Jiang Yu suddenly asked in a low voice: "Eunuch, didn't the emperor summon us?"

His words were full of doubt and unwillingness, but his eyes were flashing with cunning.

The eunuch delivering the decree bowed and replied, "Your Highness! His Majesty has only summoned these four!"

After saying this, the eunuch hurriedly retreated, leaving everyone exchanging meaningful glances.