Late at night, under the rain-covered city walls, everyone was having fun.
Perhaps it was because they were friends who had been together for several years and were suddenly leaving, so the atmosphere was inevitably a little sad.
"Let's go tomorrow, everyone, take a break, and we'll have a farewell party for you!"
"Thank you, Brother Liu!"
"You're lucky, kid. You're still young. Go back and start some business. If you get bullied at home, be sure to tell us!"
"Don't worry, I can't stand being bullied!"
"That's hard to say. What if your wife bullied him?"
"She dares?!" Xiao Li blushed, but still stared, trying to show that he was not afraid of his wife.
But we have known each other for several years, so how could we not know him?
"Come on, with your skinny arms and legs, if we were to follow you around, I'm afraid even the common people would bully you. You're definitely a coward in front of your wife!"
Xiao Li's face turned red with anger and he wanted to refute, but he couldn't utter a word.
When everyone saw this, a happy atmosphere filled the air.
"Okay, stop joking. This is our last shift tonight. We'll have a day off tomorrow after this. You can have a good rest for a few days. But don't let anything go wrong at this critical moment!"
"Don't worry, I can't go out. What could possibly happen during Chinese New Year?"
“…”
Although everyone said this, they quickly returned to their respective posts.
The rain seemed to be getting heavier, and the cold wind was blowing, biting the face. These city defense soldiers wearing thick armor were still shivering from the cold.
Looking up at the bright lights and fireworks shooting into the sky not far ahead, I couldn't help feeling a little envious.
Especially the young man named Xiao Li, he looked ahead with longing.
Don’t know what your wife does at home?
The daughter-in-law should be with her mother, right? I wonder what they had for dinner tonight...I wonder if it's weird for my daughter...
In a few days, he will be able to go home!
Thinking of this, Xiao Li was shocked and his eyes lit up slightly, as if some impulsive emotion surged up, and he didn't even feel the chill of this cold winter.
At this moment, the sound of galloping horses suddenly came from the front.
Suddenly, several figures on horseback appeared in the rain ahead.
These figures were all wearing long black robes, shrouded in darkness, and wearing conical hats. They were riding horses at a rapid pace towards the city gate.
The soldiers guarding the city gate became alert when they saw someone suddenly approaching in the dark.
"Who's ahead?!"
The city defense commander immediately took a step forward and stood in front of these dark shadows.
“Bang!”
The leading black figure took out a token from his arms and threw it on the ground in front of the city defense general.
The token was stained with a mixture of rain and dirt, and instantly became dirty.
The city defense commander's gaze fixed, a hint of anger flashing across his eyes. However, he suppressed his anger and lowered his head to pick up the token from the ground. After just one glance, his eyes suddenly changed, a flash of fear flashed across them, and then he became respectful.
"Open the city gates!"
The leading man in black spoke with a hoarse voice and no emotion.
The city defense commander did not dare to slack off and immediately turned around and waved: "Open the door!"
Upon hearing the order, Xiao Li, who was in charge of guarding the city gate, immediately came to the city gate with several colleagues nearby.
Although they didn't know why anyone dared to leave the city gate so late at night, since it was an order, they dared not disobey.
Xiao Li took off his sword and went to the gate with several city defense soldiers to open the city gate.
“Squeak!”
As the noisy sound rang out, the city gate was slowly opened.
Xiao Li leaned aside, panting, and was very tired from opening the city gate.
"My Lords, please!"
The city defense commander spoke respectfully, his head bowed.
On horseback, the leading man in black looked up expressionlessly towards the outside of the city gate. In the distant rain, there seemed to be a dark shadow moving quickly.
Approaching the city gate at a rapid speed!
"Outside the city, what is that?!"
Someone soon noticed something was wrong.
When the city defense commander heard this, he subconsciously turned his head to look outside the city gate.
When he saw the figure outside the city gate approaching as quickly as the shadow of an ant, the experienced man immediately realized that something was wrong!
That, that's a person...
Yes, the army?!
not good!
The thought had barely crossed his mind when, the next second, he froze in place. A sharp pain shot through the back of his neck, followed by a spinning sensation.
His head fell heavily into the mud, and in his last glance, he saw his body still standing upright.
It seems that he hasn't realized what happened yet!
On the horse next to him, a man in black wearing a conical hat had an expressionless face and drew his sword from its sheath. The blood on the sword was quickly washed away by the rain!
This sudden scene left everyone stunned!
I had no idea what was going on!
what happens?
Their heads were killed?
Killed by his own people?!
The soldiers at the city gate stared blankly at their leader's body and head being separated. His head fell into the mud and mixed with blood. He died with his eyes open.
They were in disbelief and had no idea what was going on!
By the time they reacted, the black shadow on the horse had already rushed into their midst like a trail of afterimages, knife in hand.
The knife falls with a sudden movement!
Blood is flying everywhere!
Several bright red lives were taken away in an instant!
"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!!"
At this moment, the soldiers defending the city finally realized that something big had happened!
But before they could organize a resistance, these dark shadows came again quickly.
Each of them is a top-notch master with unfathomable martial arts skills, and is simply not something that these city defense soldiers can resist.
In just a moment, the door was littered with corpses, and countless people were wailing in pain and shouting loudly.
At the same time, Xiao Li at the door was also stunned.
He looked at the place not far away in astonishment, seeing his boss's head falling to the ground. He felt cold all over and was trembling with fear.
I was almost frightened and stood there in a daze.
Until a cold arrow suddenly hit!
"careful!"
A figure quickly stepped forward and threw him to the ground.
Xiao Li fell to the ground, and only then did he see that the person who had just saved him was...
"Brother Liu?!"
"What are you doing standing there like an idiot? Are you waiting to die?!" Brother Liu cursed.
Xiao Li's eyes were dazed and horrified: "What, what's going on?"
"How the hell should I know?!"
Brother Liu's face was solemn, and he cursed. Seeing that Xiao Li was still in a daze, he immediately shouted angrily: "Stop being stupid, come and close the city gate!"
Xiao Li seemed to be brought back to his senses by this cold shout. He shuddered and looked out the door.
His face turned pale instantly!
people!
All people!
Crowded with people...
Soldiers wearing armor and fully armed!
"Close the city gate, close the city gate quickly!!"
At the city gate, some soldiers had already noticed something was wrong.
Open the door, there are people outside!
A fully armed army of soldiers appeared out of nowhere!
We must not let them enter the city!
Xiao Li struggled to get up, his whole body weak, and staggered to the city gate.
"Brother Liu, let me help you..."
Before Xiao Li could finish his words, a long arrow whistled towards him from outside the city gate.
It pierced Brother Liu's body in an instant!
Brother Liu, who was trying hard to close the door, suddenly felt weak and fell stiffly to the ground.
Blood instantly splashed all over Xiao Li's face.
"Brother Liu?!"
Xiao Li's face was pale with fear. He rushed forward in panic and tried to support Brother Liu. Brother Liu was spitting blood and looking unwilling. He struggled to reach out his hand.
But in the end, it fell down powerlessly!
Brother Liu, dead?!
Brother Liu, who was chatting and laughing with him the previous second, died in front of him the next second!
At this moment, Xiao Li felt cold all over!
A deep fear surged in my heart, accompanied by anger!
Surprisingly angry!
Revenge, he wants to avenge Brother Liu! !
Xiao Li grabbed the long knife that Brother Liu dropped aside and turned around angrily.
But the next second, his pupils suddenly dilated.
In the sight of those dark pupils, a fierce horse galloped towards them from a distance. On its back, a gleaming silver sword illuminated the night.
A cold light flashed by!
Xiao Li's body was stiff and motionless.
A moment later.
“Snap!”
His head fell silently from his body, his face still showing that angry yet somewhat confused look.
Before he finally lost consciousness, all he saw was the vast crowd of figures rushing towards him like a tide.
Drown him completely!
…
late at night!
Imperial city.
Shrouded in rain, the atmosphere was tense.
Just outside the imperial city, in a house a few streets away from the bustling area.
The atmosphere in the courtyard was tense and filled with a solemn atmosphere.
"call out!"
At this moment of silence, a bunch of fireworks suddenly lit up at the south gate of the city not far away.
The fireworks shot straight into the sky, loud and turbulent!
In the quiet of the night, it was rumbling and spectacular.
"It's done!"
A surprised voice suddenly rang out.
Inside the room, a figure in armor suddenly stood up, his eyes dark, deep, and filled with uncontrollable excitement.
"action!"
With the arrival of the fireworks signals outside the city, the originally quiet streets late at night suddenly became lively.
Countless figures gathered from all directions outside the imperial city.
Outside the Imperial City, the Imperial Guards were on patrol. Suddenly, they caught sight of several unsteady figures stumbling towards them.
“Who is it?!”
The commander of the imperial guards who was in charge of patrolling the door immediately drew his sword and blocked the intruder.
"Who dares to make a noise in this important part of the Imperial City at night?"
"Something big has happened, something big has happened!"
A figure in armor and covered in blood staggered up to the commander of the Imperial Guards and said, "Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"
"The South Gate has been lost, and troops are entering the city..."
"What?!"
When the commander of the imperial guards heard this, his eyes widened.
South Gate lost?
Troops entering the city?
H-How is this possible?!
This is an important place in the capital, how could there be troops appearing here?
Unless... someone is plotting a rebellion?!
But just as this thought emerged, the commander of the imperial guards suddenly felt a murderous intent coming at him, and his hair stood on end!
He was instantly alert.
But it's too late!
“Puff!”
A dagger pierced his heart.
The commander of the imperial guards shuddered, lowering his head to look into a pair of sinister eyes: "You..."
“Go to hell!”
The commander of the imperial guards felt dizzy and fell to the ground with a loud bang.
"have……"
Before the word "enemy attack" was even finished, many of the imperial guards present were quietly eliminated by their accomplices! The scene was in chaos, and then a figure walked out from the imperial guards and stepped forward respectfully.
"Your Highness, Third Prince, your subordinate Sun Wu has removed all obstacles for you. Everything is smooth sailing!"
Behind the crowd, the third prince, wearing black armor, slowly rode out on his horse.
"here you go!"
The Third Prince showed a delighted expression: "When you come back, I will never treat you unfairly!"
Sun Wu immediately waved his hand and said, "Open the palace gate!"
With his order, the palace gate opened.
Sun Wu fell to his knees with a thud and said respectfully, "Your subordinate, Sun Wu, respectfully welcomes Your Majesty into the palace!"
After hearing these words, the Third Prince looked extremely excited.
His Majesty?
He is about to succeed!
He's been working hard for so many years, isn't this just for this day?!
It’s almost there… just one step left!
"All soldiers, follow me into the palace!"
Following the Third Prince's order, hundreds of elite soldiers gathered behind him poured into the imperial city like a stream of fish.
The third prince has made sufficient preparations for this plan!
Whether it's the city defenses of the capital or the imperial guards, he has no idea how many forces have infiltrated over the years!
He has been preparing for so long, and finally tonight everything will pay off!
The southern city gate is under his control. Once his troops enter the city, they will head straight for the capital's defense forces, catching everyone off guard and taking over the capital's defense.
By then, the big thing will be settled!
The third prince led three hundred elite soldiers and entered the palace with the help of the imperial guards.
Solve the last trouble!
"Divide the troops into two groups, act separately, and fight quickly and decisively!"
At this moment, late at night, heavy rain was pouring down, and the third prince's tone was nervous and excited.
He has waited for so many years, and finally he will succeed tonight!
He doesn't intend to have any complications!
Everything must be confirmed!
Solve all the troubles before dawn!
This world belongs to him!
"The rest of you, follow me to the Yangxin Palace!"
Under the cover of night, the third prince led his elite troops and marched straight to the Yangxin Palace.
Along the way, anyone who stands in my way will be killed, and anyone who doesn't stand in my way will be killed!
No one can stop it!
…
West of the city, inside the inn.
Liu Su, wearing a red dress, stood under the eaves, looking quietly at the entrance of the yard not far away, without saying a word.
Not far behind him, Ling'er walked forward cautiously, glanced at her own Saint, and blinked: "Saint, are you..."
Ling'er was about to ask something when Liu Su turned her head and looked at her.
Ling'er immediately swallowed back everything she was about to say.
"What's up?"
Liu Su spoke calmly.
Just now, Liu Su suddenly received a secret reminder from Ling'er.
This means something important is happening!
So, after Liu Su drove Lin Jiangnian away, she asked about Ling'er.
Ling'er then remembered the important matter and looked a little worried: "Saint, I just received information not long ago...The leader has entered the city!"
"He said he wanted to see you later!"
"Master?"
Liu Su frowned.
The leader wants to see her?
Why would the leader suddenly come into the city so late at night and ask to see her by name?
Liu Su concentrated and vaguely felt that something was wrong.
Just when I was about to ask something else.
"Liu Su!"
A hoarse and cold voice came.
Liu Su turned her head suddenly.
Not far away, under the eaves, a black-robed figure appeared silently. The bronze mask was ferocious and terrifying. He appeared under the eaves silently.
This made Liu Su's heart sink suddenly.
Leader, it seems your martial arts skills have improved again...
"Master!"
Liu Su lowered his head and said in a deep voice, "I wonder what important matter the leader wants to ask me!"
The figure was shrouded in a black robe, and his tone did not reveal any emotion.
"Go help me kill someone!"
Liu Su's expression remained unchanged: "Who does the leader want to kill?!"
"Daning Dynasty, Third Prince!"
"Li Yuan!"
“…”
