The White-Bone Demon of the Farm is as rich as a country

In the early morning, the sunlight gradually penetrated the clouds and illuminated the entire earth.

Chu Ning'an and Ru Yue went to the camp outside Beijing together. They only brought Tang Xiazi and Feng Ying as their followers.

When they arrived at the camp outside Beijing, the defending general Li Jing was already waiting at the camp gate.

Li Jing looked at the young man and woman in front of him, and couldn't help but admire them in his heart: the man had a tall and straight figure, like a bamboo, and an elegant temperament; the woman was beautiful and charming, smart and playful, like a fairy descending to the earth.

Although Li Jing had a good impression of this perfect couple, he still felt a little dissatisfied.

After all, as a military commander, his rank was comparable to Chu Ning'an's, but Ru Yue was a princess of the first rank, personally appointed by Emperor Mingde, and her rank was higher than his. He felt somewhat reluctant to bow to a little girl.

However, Li Jing was a general after all, and he understood etiquette and rules.

He suppressed his inner displeasure, clasped his fists, bowed, and saluted Ru Yue, saying, "Princess Xihe, Lord Chu, I wonder what you two have to say to me today when you visit the camp outside the capital?"

Seeing this, Chu Ning'an also hurriedly clasped his fists in return and said with a smile, "This official and Princess Xihe have come here to discuss an important matter. I hope General Li will be able to facilitate this and allow us to discuss it in more detail."

Li Jing gazed at Chu Ning'an and Ru Yue, musing to himself: The situation in the capital was growing increasingly tense, and he had already dispatched his men to investigate the true situation of the various factions. He was well aware that Chu Ning'an, while skilled in martial arts, was essentially a mere civil servant. As for Princess Xihe, she possessed no martial arts skills, and even if they were alone, they would pose no threat to him.

Li Jing has always been decisive in doing things without any delay.

Without saying a word, he led Chu Ning'an and Ru Yue into his tent.

The tent was brightly lit with candles and was completely quiet.

Time passed minute by minute, and half an hour was gone in a flash.

Finally, the curtain was lifted, and Ru Yue and Chu Ning'an slowly walked out.

Li Jing followed closely behind, with a smile on his face, and seemed extremely respectful to the two of them.

Everyone watched Ru Yue and Chu Ning'an walk further and further away until they disappeared from their sight.

However, no one knew what they talked about in the tent. The only thing that was certain was that when they left, a middle-aged man with an unshaven beard was with them.

three days later

The door of the imperial study was suddenly flung open with a creaking sound, as if struck by a powerful force. This sudden noise instantly shattered the originally quiet atmosphere of the palace.

Marquis Wu'an and Emperor Mingde emerged, their figures shimmering in the sunlight, their presence particularly majestic. Marquis Wu'an stood tall and imposing, while Emperor Mingde, clad in a dragon robe, had a solemn expression, exuding an air of authority that was undeniable without even anger.

Following closely behind them were His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and a group of court officials. In addition, there were also Chu Ning'an, Ru Yue and other court attendants.

The guards standing outside the imperial study were stunned when they saw this. They originally thought that only Marquis Wu'an was guarding the emperor, but they didn't expect that there would be so many people at this moment.

In particular, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who had not been seen for many days, suddenly returned to the palace, which surprised the guards.

"Bold guards! How dare you besiege the emperor? What crime should you punish?" Marquis Wu'an's voice exploded in the air like thunder. His words contained internal strength, making the ears of the people around him buzz.

This angry shout caused the guards who were besieging the imperial study to panic. They looked at each other, and some were so scared that their legs went weak. If they had not held the weapons tightly in their hands to support their bodies, they would have probably knelt on the ground.

However, just as the imperial guards were panicking, an old and weathered voice suddenly rang out: "Marquis Wu'an is so arrogant!"

Although the voice sounded a little old, it was full of majesty and deterrence, which made people feel awe.

The Imperial Guards dispersed quickly to both sides like a tide, clearing a wide passage. Duke Ningguo and the Imperial Noble Consort walked side by side, hurriedly heading towards the Imperial Study.

Duke Ningguo's face was filled with rage. He shouted at Emperor Mingde, "Your Highness the Crown Prince has actually teamed up with Marquis Wu'an to hold Your Majesty hostage, intending to abdicate and usurp the throne. This act of treason is truly outrageous! Your Majesty, please issue an order immediately for the Imperial Guard to apprehend them to ensure Your Majesty's safety!"

However, Emperor Mingde suddenly interrupted Duke Ningguo. His eyes widened, and he pointed his finger at him, angrily shouting, "You old bastard, you are so bold! Who gave you the guts to threaten me like this?"

Emperor Mingde's voice was deafening and echoed throughout the imperial study, shocking everyone present.

Duke Ningguo obviously did not expect Emperor Mingde to suddenly attack. He looked at Emperor Mingde in astonishment and was speechless for a moment.

At this moment, Emperor Mingde said, "Guards of the Imperial Guards, listen up! Do not be deceived by this traitor. Repent and return to the right path! If you lay down your weapons now, I will pardon your sins. But if you continue to stubbornly refuse to repent, aiding and abetting the tyrant and forcing the emperor to rebel, then you will be guilty of the heinous crime of exterminating your entire clan!"

"Don't be fooled by him. The Second Prince has already united with the Zhenxi Army and the camp outside the capital. Take them down quickly. You are all heroes who follow the emperor." The Imperial Noble Concubine was bossy and revealed a condescending arrogance, as if she was the master of the imperial study.

Just when the situation was at a stalemate, suddenly, two guards came out of the imperial study, escorting a middle-aged man with a full beard and a slovenly appearance.

“Mother, save me!” Along with this desperate cry, the man whose mouth was blocked by the cloth, the moment the cloth was torn away, he opened his throat and shouted desperately, his voice echoing in the empty imperial study, “Grandfather, save me!”

This sudden shout shocked the Imperial Concubine and Duke Ningguo, who were originally sitting comfortably on the Diaoyutai.

They looked closely and saw that the man who was being brought up had an unfamiliar face. He was definitely not the Second Prince Ye Tianlin they were familiar with. However, the man's voice was exactly the same as Ye Tianlin's, which shocked them.

"My son!" The imperial concubine screamed in shock, her face pale. She had never expected that her son would appear in front of her in this way.

Duke Ningguo was also shocked. He could never have imagined that his grandson would end up like this.

"Mother, save me!" "Grandfather, save me!" The man continued to shout, his voice full of fear and despair.

At this moment, the voice of Emperor Mingde could be heard again: "The Second Prince Ye Tianlin was forced to confess to treason, and the evidence is irrefutable. He is now demoted to a commoner and exiled to the Imperial Mausoleum. He will never be allowed to return to the capital!"

This imperial edict was like a bolt from the blue, leaving both the Imperial Noble Consort and the Duke of Ningguo dumbfounded.

However, Duke Ning was a veteran who had fought many battles. After a brief moment of shock, his eyes suddenly gleamed with ferocity, and he shouted almost frantically, "Come on! Capture all these people for me!"

At his command, a deafening roar of killing erupted from all around the palace. Immediately afterwards, a large number of fully armed soldiers surged out from all directions. Each of them wielded a gleaming blade, their faces gleaming with ferocity. Like hungry wolves and ferocious tigers, they quickly surrounded the imperial study, forming an impenetrable human wall.

Duke Ningguo stood there, watching the scene unfold before him, his heart brimming with joy. He had originally thought his plan was flawless; as long as he could capture these people in one fell swoop, he could maintain his position of power and control the entire court. Thinking of this, a smug smile appeared on his face.

However, just as Duke Ningguo was getting carried away, a deafening roar of armor and weapons suddenly erupted from outside the Meridian Gate. The sound was like thunder, jarring the eardrums. Duke Ningguo's heart tightened, and his expression darkened.

Soon, teams of soldiers wearing heavy armor and holding spears poured in from the Meridian Gate like a steel torrent. Their steps were in step, and their momentum was like a rainbow. Wherever they passed, it seemed as if even the air was oppressed and breathless.

At the forefront of this group of soldiers, a burly, resolute-looking general was galloping towards them on horseback. He was dressed in a black battle robe and a golden helmet, looking majestic, like the god of war.

When they got close, the general suddenly pulled on the reins, and the warhorse neighed loudly, its front hooves raised high. He immediately dismounted, knelt on one knee, and shouted loudly, "Your Majesty, please forgive me, General Li Jing, the commander of the suburban camp, for being late in helping you!"