Junior sister took first place again

The battle situation at the front was continuously transmitted back by the elite among the Royal Shadow Guards. Emperor Ning stood on the top floor of Penglai Pavilion with his hands behind his back, and Ning Yi stood loyally behind him.

Emperor Ning just listened quietly to the battle situation and overlooked the entire capital.

The myriad lights in the night, which usually brought him peace and pride, seemed especially desolate tonight. His eyes were cold and determined, as if he had foreseen the impending tragedy. He waited not for news of victory, but for the verdict of fate.

Ning Hui stood on the palace wall, commanding the heavy crossbowmen to make a final stand. He knew that such resistance was but a drop in the bucket.

The imperial palace turned into a battlefield under the night sky, and every stone slab and every palace witnessed the cruelty of the coup.

Beneath the palace walls, the battle between the Imperial Guards and the rebels reached a fever pitch. The firelight illuminated the soldiers' faces, their eyes reflecting a glint of fear and determination. The clash of swords, the thunder of war drums, and the shouts of the soldiers blended together to form a symphony of battle.

The Imperial Guards, relying on the palace walls for defense, unleashed a fierce barrage of arrows and crossbows upon the rebels. The rain of arrows fell like raindrops, claiming countless lives. But the rebels seemed undeterred. They stepped over the bodies of their comrades and charged forward, shields raised high, forming a moving forest of steel.

Ji Yuan led the charge, his presence greatly boosting the rebels' morale. He rode his warhorse, his spear wielding with swift movements, each swing claiming lives. His horse galloped across the battlefield, seemingly unstoppable.

Ji Yuan's bravery frightened the imperial guards, and they began to retreat, not daring to look directly into Ji Yuan's murderous eyes. However, their retreat only made the rebels rush into the palace more frantically.

Ning Hui stood on the palace wall, his eyes filled with anxiety and helplessness. He knew that they alone could not resist Ji Yuan's rebels. But he still held on, because behind him was the emperor, and the fate of the entire dynasty depended on him.

Ning Hui commanded the Imperial Guards, raining arrows and rolling rocks like a torrential rain, launching a final resistance. His voice was hoarse, but he continued to shout, encouraging the soldiers to hold their ground.

But, what is coming will eventually come.

With a loud bang, the strongest palace gate was broken by the rebels' battering ram, and a huge gap appeared. The rebels cheered and rushed into the palace, with greed and madness flashing in their eyes.

Ning Hui watched all this, his heart filled with despair. They were no longer able to stop Ji Yuan's rebels.

"Report——"

"Your Majesty, Ji Yuan has led 30,000 personal soldiers and has broken through Jiuhua Gate!" The shadow guard prostrated himself on the ground.

Emperor Ning's expression changed, and his body swayed slightly, "Too fast..."

At this time, the sound of shouting and killing could be faintly heard from afar, getting closer and closer.

"Your Majesty, this place is dangerous. We cannot remain here for long. Please, for the sake of our country and our people, please leave with us for now!" Ning Yi knelt on one knee and pleaded solemnly. As he finished speaking, several figures half-knelt in the darkness.

Emperor Ning's figure instantly straightened up again, as if it had just been an illusion. With his back to the crowd, he stood like a pine tree and said calmly, "Ning Yi, have them retreat to Penglai Pavilion. Tell the Left General to come see me immediately. I'll be waiting for you below Penglai Pavilion."

Ning Yi looked up in horror, "Your Majesty——"

Emperor Ning calmly interrupted him, "Go quickly and come back quickly."

Ning Yi kowtowed heavily and quickly went to the front to pass the message to the Left General.

"General, His Majesty has ordered all the generals to retreat to Penglai Pavilion. Please go and persuade His Majesty to prioritize your own safety."

Ning Hui's expression changed drastically. He said to his side, "Pass the order and retreat to Penglai Pavilion." Then he quickly turned to Ning Yi and said, "Let's go!"