Quick Transmigration: The Yandere Boss Pretends to Be Well After He's Gone Mad

The eunuch sent to deliver the imperial edict was killed, and the Empress Dowager was furious in the Phoenix Palace.

She originally intended to imprison the Li family in the Jingxi Prison, but unexpectedly, the young emperor sent Yuan Huan to have them directly taken to the Dali Temple.

The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review is a member of Xie Cheng's faction, so it will take some effort to get him promoted.

After her initial rage, the Empress Dowager's expression gradually calmed down.

She sat on the phoenix throne for a long time before shaking her head slightly, as if sighing, "I underestimated him. He actually managed to subdue someone like Yuan Huan."

Hua Qing pondered for a long time, then said worriedly, "Now that His Majesty has Yuan Huan's assistance, I'm afraid it will be detrimental to you, Empress Dowager."

"What's the panic? This is the capital, not the Northern Plains," the Empress Dowager said.

"How dare the troops in Beiyuan abandon their posts without orders? Besides, those barbarians on the border are not to be trifled with."

"No matter how many heads and six arms Yuan Huan has, he can't escape this cage. I won't allow him to fly out either."

The Empress Dowager spoke with disdain and mockery, saying, "It's laughable that a dignified emperor would have to submit to a man to seize the throne. It's a disgrace to the royal family."

Hua Qing looked at her and echoed, "That's true. If it weren't for Yuan Huan, His Majesty wouldn't even be qualified to play chess with the Empress Dowager."

The Empress Dowager did not laugh; she was simply puzzled as to why the Emperor had slipped out of her control.

She believed that everything had been done flawlessly. When exactly did the emperor begin to harbor thoughts of rebellion, or perhaps, from the moment Yuan Huan entered the capital, he had already planned this step?

However, she no longer cared.

Since war has been declared, let's fight them to the bitter end!

She hesitated for too long and should have corrected this mistake sooner.

The Empress Dowager gazed at Hua Qing and asked, "Are the people in the temporary palace properly taken care of?"

"It has already been arranged, and we are just waiting for Your Majesty's order."

Even though the emperor wasn't in the palace, she still had options.

Just then, Yuan Huan came to the capital to arrest her, which was the best opportunity Heaven could give her.

The Empress Dowager touched the jade ruyi in her hand, thinking to herself that it was time for her to be content.

The arrangements made in the imperial palace became a means to seize power and also to use the pretext of dereliction of duty to restrain Yuan Huan.

If he doesn't do a good job, all that will happen is that Li Yuan will be accused of regicide again.

So, she touched the carved pattern on the armrest with her bright red nail polish and said, "Then let's fight it out, fight to the death, and only the winner will have the right to speak."

"At the top of the Mingtang Hall, there is not only a golden dragon; I want a phoenix to stand there as well."

"I want to tell the world that it is not only men who can enjoy that supreme title."

Hua Qing knelt down and performed a grand salute, no longer concealing her identity as she shouted, "Long live the Empress Dowager!"

*

Even late at night, the palace was still brightly lit.

Jiang Xiyu slept a little during the day, but tossed and turned at night.

The bed was cold, so he didn't want to sleep anymore. He put on his clothes and thought he would go out for some fresh air.

The moon above the palace was indeed bright enough that it cast a soft glow on the glazed tiles.

Jiang Xiyu stepped out, her feet sinking into the silvery frost. When she looked up at the moon, she seemed slightly lost in thought.

Upon seeing him emerge, the chief eunuch exclaimed in surprise, "Your Majesty, why have you come out?"

Jiang Xiyu said softly, "I can't sleep, so I thought I'd go for a walk."

The chief eunuch earnestly advised, "Your Majesty, it is late at night. You have only recently recovered from your illness. If you catch a cold, it will not be good."

Hearing the commotion, Le Yuan, who was holding a knife beside him, opened his eyes and respectfully said, "Yes, Your Majesty, the Crown Prince specifically instructed us before he left."

Jiang Xiyu raised an eyebrow but remained silent.

If they set off at the earliest possible time during the day, and then try to return overnight, they might not know when they would arrive.

Jiang Xiyu was somewhat excited and eager to know what was happening in the capital.

He thought for a moment, then took a step and walked outside.

The moonlight is actually quite beautiful right now; if two people were to travel together, it would certainly be a perfect moment.

It's a bit of a pity that he's all alone now.

Seeing that his persuasion was ineffective, the chief eunuch quickly summoned a palace attendant to follow.

The eunuchs led the way with lanterns, while the guards followed at a distance. Le Yuan, along with the Grand Eunuch, stood slightly behind and to the side of His Majesty.

Jiang Xiyu was heading towards the palace gate when, unknowingly, he passed by the garden and, by the moonlight, he saw the snow-white tassels.

The wind blows, and they sway gracefully.

He became interested and ordered someone to fetch one.

The eunuch received the order and stepped forward to pick the fruit, when suddenly more than a dozen dark figures sprang out of the bushes beside him. Then, a knife pierced his flesh, and the eunuch was kicked to the ground by the assassins.

The chief eunuch's eyes widened, and he cried out in alarm, "Assassins! Protect the emperor! Quickly, someone come to protect the emperor!"

The guards drew their swords and stood in front of His Majesty. Zhao Bai immediately looked at Jiang Xiyu and said, "Your Majesty, please leave first."

Jiang Xiyu's face turned cold, and he immediately realized who had arranged these people.

As expected, once Yuan Huan left, the Empress Dowager couldn't resist taking action against him.

The guards had already clashed with the assassins, and the sound of clashing blades filled the air.

Jiang Xiyu was being protected and retreated, but before she could take two steps, another group of people came from behind her.

How can there be so many?

"Quickly, protect His Majesty!"

Jiang Xiyu remained calm, looking at the assassins and coldly saying, "Give me a knife."

The chief eunuch, his face ashen, stepped in front of him and said, "Your Majesty, how can you draw your sword!"

Jiang Xiyu pulled him away and said to Le Yuan, "Knife!"

Le Yuan drew his sword and slashed at the man who had attacked him, then handed him another sword for self-defense.

"The patrolling Imperial Guards will be here soon, no need to retreat!"

These assassins were desperate to kill him.

Jiang Xiyu's gaze suddenly darkened, and he gripped the hilt of his knife tightly.

The imperial guards had all been trained by Yuan Huan, so when they were defending themselves, they could work in pairs to fight off the attacking assassins.

However, they were outnumbered and faced too many enemies, so many guards blocked Jiang Xiyu's path.

The clash of swords and the clanging of blades startled the tassels on the trees, causing them to fall like rain, and the stench of blood filled the air.

Jiang Xiyu retreated step by step until she had nowhere left to go.

Behind me was the icy lake water.

The full moon was reflected on it, trembling as if it were about to be torn apart at any moment.

The next instant, water suddenly exploded, and assassins flew out of the lake.

No one knew how long the assassin had been hiding in the water; everyone's attention was focused ahead.

Therefore, when Le Yuan heard the noise and looked over, his pupils suddenly constricted, and he shouted, "Your Majesty, be careful!"

A drop of water hit Jiang Xiyu's wrist, which he was holding, and a gust of wind lifted his clothes.

Jiang Xiyu turned his head, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

He instinctively dodged to the side, and the knife slammed hard into the ground.

Having missed once, the assassin's face hardened, and he raised his knife to strike again.

Jiang Xiyu raised his knife to block once, but the enormous force pressed down and numb his hand.

Le Yuan flew over and killed the assassin. Before anyone could catch their breath, several more jumped out of the water.

Several dark shadows were reflected in the moon's reflection, along with the shadow of an eagle.

Jiang Xiyu chuckled softly as the blade slashed down at him.

At the critical moment, a bloody head came flying through the air and smashed into the assassin.

The assassin's knife was knocked away by the force of the blow.

Immediately, a cold and furious voice rang out, piercing everyone's hearts like a stabilizing force.

"court death!"