The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Before Li Jing even reached the palace, he saw that a fire had broken out behind him.

"what happened?"

He only ordered people to set fire to Shen Hanyu's house; the fire there shouldn't have spread here.

His men looked at each other, equally confused.

"Go and see."

The group quickly headed towards the fire.

The fire brigade arrived at Shen Hanyu's house first, and then saw that another fire had broken out on the other side. The streets were chaotic and crowded, and they were too busy to deal with it all. They were afraid that by the time they got there, the other side would have already been burned to ashes.

When Li Jing's men arrived, they didn't see Jin Chui; Jin Chui had already hidden himself and his men.

"The fire brigade hasn't arrived yet."

The group went back to inform Li Jing, so that he could make the decision.

If it keeps burning, the fire will get out of control.

Li Jing didn't want to waste time; he wanted to end this as soon as possible tonight.

"Go find Zhang Jue and ask him to come up with a solution."

"Yes."

Li Jing turned around and saw the imperial palace guarded by the Imperial Guards in the distance. After going through so much trouble, he had finally arrived.

Shen Hanyu waited for news from Jin Chui, and she also saw the firelight on the horizon.

Jin Chui rushed back, his face excited: "Miss, they sent people over here, but I don't think they went to put out the fire. They must have sent people here to figure out a solution."

Shen Hanyu breathed a sigh of relief. It was pretty much as she had expected. As long as Zhang Jue had fewer people on his side, things would be much easier.

“Let’s wait a bit longer. If Zhang Jue’s men are fewer, then we’ll make our move. If they’re still there, then we’ll do as I just told you.”

If the open approach doesn't work, try the covert one; there's always more solution than problem.

Shen Hanyu bent down and waited quietly for those people to pass.

When Zhang Jue saw the newcomer, a hint of flattery appeared on his face.

"I've kept this city gate so secure that not even a bird can fly through. What are your orders, Your Highness?"

"There's a fire over there, and His Highness wants you to come up with a solution."

Zhang Jue frowned: "Where is the Undercover Fire Team?"

"The fire brigade won't be able to get there anytime soon. I've delivered the message. You'd better get the fire under control as soon as possible."

He only brought two people with him; the rest of them were fighting the fire. If the fire wasn't extinguished, it would cut off their escape route.

Li Jing didn't assign him many people, which is why he needed Zhang Jue's help.

Zhang Jue glanced at it and said, "Then I'll send some men to help you. I'll leave the city gate here; nothing serious should happen."

Zhang Jue had no intention of running to put out the fire; it was dangerous ahead. All he needed to do here was prevent anyone from breaking into the city gates.

Seeing that Zhang Jue had agreed to help, the man left with Zhang Jue's men.

Zhang Jue clasped his hands together, thinking, "This matter must succeed tonight!"

He had placed all his hopes on this, and Li Jing had also been planning for a long time; their chances of winning were very high.

After seeing Zhang Jue's men leave, Shen Hanyu sent someone out after an incense stick had burned.

All the guards from the Pei residence rushed towards the city gate. Zhang Jue was still wondering when this matter would end when all those people swarmed over.

Shen Hanyu stood behind. She did not know martial arts, and Jin Chui and Miao Cui protected her on both sides.

Judging by the time, Pei Du hasn't arrived yet. If they open the city gates prematurely, other unforeseen events may occur.

However, if more manpower is left, the scattered and fleeing civilians can be brought under control.

"Get rid of them all."

Shen Hanyu glanced at the person next to Zhang Jue, and saw that Zhang Jue looked panicked.

"This man is a fence-sitter; just leave him alive."

Zhang Jue definitely didn't want to die. Shen Hanyu had only met him a few times, but she had already figured out his personality.

"Where did all these people come from?"

Zhang Jue sized up the people rushing towards the city wall. These people were neither from the city defense bureau nor the Imperial Guard, and they certainly didn't seem to be under General Wei's command.

Could they be soldiers from some government office?

Just as Zhang Jue was thinking this, he saw Shen Hanyu climb up the city wall. He squinted his eyes, as if he remembered who Shen Hanyu was.

If the Shen family woman is here, then most of the people here are Pei Du's.

"You want to open the city gates for Pei Du?"

He quickly realized why Shen Hanyu was there.

"Yes."

Many people ran out from behind Shen Hanyu. Zhang Jue's martial arts skills were not high, and he was no match for these people.

"Pei Du actually entrusted so many people to you."

Zhang Jue's eyes widened. He had calculated everything. Although Pei Du was difficult to deal with, he had the advantage of being on the city wall, which would allow him to delay him for a while.

But to everyone's surprise, Shen Hanyu appeared out of nowhere.

Zhang Jue was pinned down, and bloodstains spread behind him. Only then did Shen Hanyu realize the strength of the people Pei Du had entrusted to her.

Jin Chui smiled and said, "Don't worry, young lady. These were all transferred from the army by the young master for your safety."

Zhang Jue was pinned to the ground, and the city gate below opened. Shen Hanyu caught a glimpse of a figure riding a horse over in the distance.

Shen Hanyu quickly went downstairs, wondering if it was the one she had just guessed.

The figures at the city gate drew closer. Pei Du rode in alone and saw Shen Hanyu appear at the city gate.

He dismounted and ran to Shen Hanyu's side.

"Why are you alone?"

Shen Hanyu looked at him worriedly, thinking that something had happened.

"Don't worry, I came over as soon as I saw your signal. The rest of the people are behind and will take some time to get here."

Shen Hanyu swallowed hard: "Li Jing has most likely escaped from Dali Temple. He's heading to the capital to force the emperor to abdicate. I don't know much about the fate of the others. What do you plan to do now?"

Pei Du held Shen Hanyu's hand. Shen Hanyu's hands were icy cold. She was actually scared when faced with this situation.

Pei Du saw the still-burning flames on the horizon and knew the situation was serious.

"I'll have Jin Chui and the others protect you and find you a safe place to stay. I'm going to the palace."

Pei Du couldn't stand by and watch something happen at the palace. Shen Hanyu was outside, and with Chang'an in such chaos, she hadn't received any definite news.

“I’ll go with you. Let Jin Chui stay here at the city gate.”

Since Shen Hanyu can't go anywhere now, she might as well go to the capital with Pei Du.

Pei Du looked around. The city gates were wide open, and the people might rush over in a while. It was indeed safer to leave Jin Chui here.

"Alright, let's find General Wei first and go to the palace with him."

Pei Du could guess what methods Li Jiangui had. Although Li Jing succeeded by seizing the opportunity, Li Jiangui was more experienced.

"Let's go to the General's Mansion."

Pei Du mounted his horse, and with Pei Du there, Shen Hanyu followed him.

The two, accompanied by the Pei family guards, headed towards the General's Mansion, while Wei Zhengting had just emerged from the fighting among those people.

"So many people have come."

Wei Zhengting quickly bandaged the wound on his shoulder. He wondered if these rebels had even managed to breach the palace.

How many people are still outside?

"There are less than a hundred traitors left, General. Rest assured, we will take care of them soon."

Wei Zhengting breathed a sigh of relief: "After we deal with them, let's hurry to the palace."

He is now worried about the Emperor, and also about his wife and daughters, wondering how they are doing.

"General, we think we've spotted General Pei and Miss Shen."