Eastern Han Dynasty, not the Three Kingdoms

In the tense atmosphere, He Jin led a mighty army into the palace with great momentum. His army was like an unstoppable torrent, and Dong Zhong's troops retreated step by step under their fierce attack, unable to fight back.

Meanwhile, in the emperor's bedroom, Dong Zhong's troops still made little progress. Due to the desperate resistance of Lu Zhi and Dian Wei, they were unable to capture Prince Liu Bian and the queen.

On that fierce battlefield, Dian Wei and Lu Zhi risked their lives to protect the prince Liu Bian and the empress. Their bodies were covered in wounds and blood, but they fought tenaciously against Dong Cheng's troops, allowing He Jin's army to enter the palace and the empress and prince to reunite with Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong.

When the Empress and the Prince met up with Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong, they immediately approached them with fawning faces, constantly boasting about their own "merits" and flattering the Empress. However, their attention was completely focused on the Empress, and they ignored the Prince Liu Bian who was standing nearby.

Prince Liu Bian stood aside, watching the fawning expressions of Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong with disgust and revulsion. His brow furrowed, his eyes betraying his disdain. Liu Bian gazed at the exhausted Lu Zhi with distress, his heart filled with worry. He wanted to say something to Lu Zhi, but the tension of the situation held him back. A flicker of anger towards Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong flashed in his eyes. They only cared about fawning over the empress, completely ignoring his feelings and Lu Zhi's safety.

Liu Bian secretly vowed in his heart that he must get rid of the control of these people and find someone who can truly protect himself and his country. At this time, Lu Zhi, although exhausted, still stubbornly held on and continued to fight the enemy together with Dian Wei.

Empress He was rescued by Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong's troops in a panic, and her heart was filled with fear and helplessness. After hearing what they said, she actually felt a little grateful for them. Coupled with their sweet talk, the empress unknowingly developed a little trust in them.

With the successful reunion of Lu Zhi and Zhang Rang, Dong Cheng's troops finally surrounded the crowd, forming a tight encirclement. In the encirclement, blood and flesh flew everywhere, and the shouts of killing shook the earth.

In this fierce battle, Dong Zhong also gritted his teeth, his eyes bloodshot, his pupils filled with blood, staring intently at the people in the encirclement. At this moment, he knew the severity of the situation. He was already surrounded by a large number of troops outside. Only by successfully capturing Prince Liu Bian and Empress He here would he have a chance to turn defeat into victory and turn the tide.

He brandished his weapon, commanding his troops to launch wave after wave of attacks, attempting to break through the defenses of Lu Zhi, Dian Wei, and the others and seize the crucial objective. The atmosphere on the battlefield grew increasingly tense, with both sides fighting desperately for their respective goals. The balance of victory seemed to become unpredictable at this moment...

Inside the palace, although Dong Zhong's army was not outnumbered compared to He Jin's army, they still relied on the advantageous terrain high up in the palace to put up a stubborn resistance.

In this chaotic situation, Sun Ce, Ma Chao and Pang De were like arrows shot from a bow. After leading their troops through many hardships and dangers along the way, they finally broke through numerous obstacles and rushed to the location of Emperor Ling's bedroom.

Dong Zhong watched helplessly as the enemy reinforcements arrived, a wave of despair welling up in his heart. He knew the situation was hopeless. So, he supported Empress Dowager Dong and quickly retreated into the main hall of Emperor Ling's bedroom.

As they retreated to the main palace, Dong Zhong and Empress Dowager Dong still held onto a glimmer of hope. On the one hand, there was Empress Dowager Dong's noble status and the remains of Emperor Ling. With these two bargaining chips, as long as they still desired the title of "following the dragon's lead," they remained invincible. On the other hand, there was the complex network of forces behind them. They still hoped that these forces would play a role at a critical moment and help them turn the tide.

As Dong Zhong and Empress Dowager Dong reluctantly gave up resistance and entered the palace, this also marked the end of this fierce battle. The battlefield was left with only devastation, corpses scattered everywhere, and the air was filled with the strong smell of blood and gunpowder.

Tattered flags fluttered in the wind, broken weapons lay scattered on the ground, and the walls of the palace were covered with knife marks and blood. This once glorious place has now become a tragic ruin, witnessing the pain and destruction brought about by this thrilling battle.

Outside the palace, a group of soldiers respectfully awaited the arrival of the general to take charge. They excitedly chattered about their recent victory. The Ten Attendants tightly surrounded the Empress and Prince Liu Bian, reciting their own achievements and visions for the future, desperately demonstrating their resolve.

Yet, amidst this bustling atmosphere, everyone overlooked Lu Zhi, who collapsed to the ground after desperately fighting to protect the crown prince Liu Bian and the queen, and Dian Wei, whose body was covered in over a dozen wounds. Their bravery and dedication seemed to be forgotten in a corner, unnoticed...

Ma Chao, Sun Ce, and Pang De rushed to Lu Zhi's side like a whirlwind. Lu Zhi was pale, his breathing was weak, and his body was covered in wounds. Ma Chao, distraught, quickly helped Lu Zhi to his feet, letting him lean against his chest, his eyes filled with distress and anxiety. Sun Ce and Pang De also quickly gathered around Lu Zhi, inquiring about his health with concern.

Lu Zhi smiled weakly, waved his hand and said: "I'm fine, just a little exhausted. I am very pleased that you three performed very well in this battle. Especially Dian Wei, his bravery and fearlessness are admirable." At this point, Lu Zhi's eyes showed admiration.

However, Sun Ce and the others were indignant, saying, "Those people are truly despicable. They actually caused you and Dian Wei to suffer such serious injuries!" Lu Zhi gently shook his head and comforted them, saying, "On the battlefield, swords are merciless. This is inevitable. Don't harbor resentment over this. We must move on."

Ma Chao held Lu Zhi's hand tightly, and said with a hint of sob in his voice: "Teacher, you must have a good rest and take care of your body." Lu Zhi smiled and nodded, saying: "Don't worry, I will be fine. You are all good children, keep working hard and strive for our goals." After listening to Lu Zhi's words, Ma Chao and others felt warm and strong in their hearts. They secretly made up their minds to work harder and live up to Lu Zhi's expectations.

At that moment, a gentle breeze blew by, as if soothing the hearts of the crowd. Lu Zhi looked at the young and energetic faces before him, and his heart was filled with comfort. He knew that the road ahead was still long, but with these brave people around, everything was full of hope.

Several people hurried to bandage Dian Wei, looking at the shocking wounds on his body, their hearts filled with admiration. Dian Wei touched his head and smiled, "It's okay, as long as you are safe and sound." After hearing Dian Wei's words, Ma Chao and others admired him even more.