My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1170 Scattering
For Youyue Nation, I am willing to pay any price." His words were firm and powerful, and people couldn't help but be moved.

Ling Xue thought to herself: Zhou Xing doesn't seem like he wants to betray me, is there some other hidden story?
At this moment, a carrier pigeon fluttered its wings and landed on Zhou Xing's shoulder, bringing a secret letter. Zhou Xing unfolded the letter and saw that it was covered with dense handwriting. His brows were furrowed and his expression became extremely serious.

"Act now, the time has come!" He ordered his lieutenant. The soldiers quickly assembled and prepared to set off.

Ling Xue's heart tightened, knowing that she had to hurry back to report the news. However, at this moment, an inadvertent sound of footsteps broke the tranquility of the night. A soldier discovered Ling Xue's presence and screamed, "There's an assassin!"

Instantly, the military camp was in chaos. Ling Xue ran away, but was soon surrounded by soldiers. She drew her sword and prepared to fight to the death. However, at this critical moment, a figure rushed over like lightning and rescued her.

"Who are you? Why did you save me?" Ling Xue looked at the mysterious savior in front of her in surprise.

"I am Zhang Yong, the general's personal bodyguard." The other party answered briefly. Then, he quickly pulled Ling Xue into a hidden corner.

"Why did you save me?" Ling Xue asked, panting.

"Because I know the general is innocent and he will not betray the emperor." Zhang Yong said firmly.

Ling Xue's heart moved, realizing that this might be the key to solving the mystery. She decided to trust Zhang Yong temporarily and work together to uncover the truth of the conspiracy.

Under Zhang Yong's leadership, Ling Xue came to a secret stronghold. As soon as she entered the door, Ling Xue felt a strong tense atmosphere. The soldiers in the stronghold all looked solemn, as if they were about to face a life-and-death battle.

"General, the emperor is here." Zhang Yong whispered to Zhou Xing.

Zhou Xing turned around when he heard this, and when he saw Ling Xue, dressed in men's clothes, appear in front of him, a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes. But he quickly regained his composure and bowed respectfully: "Your Highness."

Ling Xue didn't say much. She asked directly, "Zhou Xing, why are you mobilizing the army? Are you planning to rebel?"

Zhou Xing was silent for a moment before answering, "Your Majesty, I am innocent! I had no choice but to mobilize the army. Someone took advantage of your absence from the capital and attempted to launch a coup. I had to take the initiative to protect the country's peace."

"Then why didn't you tell me in advance?" Ling Xue asked.

"Time is tight, and I was afraid something might change midway, so I made the decision on my own." Zhou Xing bowed his head and apologized.

Ling Xue pondered for a moment and felt that what Zhou Xing said was true. She decided to give Zhou Xing a chance: "Since you are loyal, then prove it with your actions. I will personally supervise your actions."

In this way, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing reached a consensus. They jointly launched an investigation, vowing to find out the mastermind behind the scenes. At the same time, another key figure in the deep palace, Concubine Liu Ruyan, also began her series of plans.

Liu Ruyan is one of the most powerful concubines in the palace. She is beautiful and ruthless. She has always coveted the position of queen and longed for more power. When she learned that Emperor Ling Xue had secretly left the palace, she was secretly delighted.

"This is a godsend opportunity," she said to herself. Then, she secretly summoned several trusted palace maids and eunuchs and began to lay out her plan.

"Listen carefully," she said to her confidants kneeling on the ground. "The emperor is not in the palace now. This is a good time for us to seize power. I want you to control all the key departments inside and outside the palace at all costs. When I have the real power, I will make you enjoy endless wealth and glory."

The confidants nodded in agreement, expressing their loyalty to the Imperial Concubine. Afterwards, they went their separate ways. Liu Ruyan looked at their departing backs, a cold smile forming on her lips.

It was late at night, and the palace was shrouded in a tense atmosphere. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing lurked in the dark, observing Liu Ruyan's every move. They knew that this struggle had just begun, and the real test was still to come.

"Zhou Xing, how do you think Liu Ruyan will act?" Ling Xue asked in a low voice.

"In my opinion, her first step must be to control the palace guards." Zhou Xing analyzed, "As long as she controls the palace guards, she can issue imperial decrees in the name of the emperor."

Ling Xue nodded: "You are right. We must act before her."

So they quickly formulated a plan: Zhou Xing would lead some elite soldiers to sneak into the palace and meet up with the imperial guards loyal to the emperor; while Ling Xue would personally go to the imperial guards camp to win more support from the imperial guards.

As the night deepened, there was silence inside and outside the palace. However, this silence concealed endless murderous intent. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing each led a team and quietly set out towards their target.

In a secret room deep in the palace, Liu Ruyan is having a secret conversation with a mysterious figure, who is none other than Situ Gao, a powerful minister in the court. Situ Gao has always been Liu Ruyan's staunch ally. They have been plotting for a long time, waiting for the right time to launch a coup to seize the throne.

"Lord Situ, the emperor's whereabouts are unknown. This is a good time for us to take action." Liu Ruyan said in a low voice with a cunning light in her eyes.

Situ Gao nodded: "Your Majesty is right. I have secretly contacted a group of military commanders who are loyal to us. As long as you give the order, we can immediately launch an offensive."

Liu Ruyan smiled with satisfaction: "Very good. After we control all the key departments inside and outside the palace, we will issue an imperial decree in the name of the emperor to announce the Queen Mother's decree to make you, Lord Situ, the regent."

A glimmer of ambition flashed in Situ Gao's eyes: "Then the world will be ours."

At the same time, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing had successfully sneaked into the palace and successfully met up with the guards loyal to the emperor. Through Zhou Xing's persuasion and encouragement, the guards expressed their willingness to be loyal to the emperor and defend the country's peace to the death. "Everyone listen carefully." Zhou Xing stood in front of everyone and said loudly, "Now we are the hope of the country and the pride of the emperor. We must unite as one to overcome difficulties."

The guards responded in unison: "We swear to be loyal to the emperor until death!"

Ling Xue felt extremely relieved when she saw this scene. She knew that as long as everyone worked together, they would be able to overcome this crisis.

On the other side, Liu Ruyan and Situ Gao also completed their final deployment and were waiting for the order to launch a coup. However, they did not know that Ling Xue and Zhou Xing had already made full preparations and what was waiting for them was an indestructible line of defense.

The atmosphere in the palace became increasingly tense, as if the air was filled with the smell of gunpowder. Both sides were preparing intensively for a life-and-death battle that was about to break out...

Outside the palace, the night wind was chilly and the stars were sparse. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing hid in a dark corner, holding their breath and quietly observing the enemy's situation. The palace in the distance was brightly lit, as if foreshadowing a storm was coming.

"When the time comes, we will take action." Zhou Xing whispered to Ling Xue. His eyes were as sharp as torches, always watching the movements in the palace.

Ling Xue nodded, her hand trembling slightly as she gripped her sword. She knew that this battle was of great importance and could not afford to lose. She took a deep breath and tried to calm her inner tension.

At this moment, a sturdy figure quietly passed by from one side of the palace. It was a trusted maid of Liu Ruyan, holding a letter in her hand, and hurriedly ran to the depths of the palace. Obviously, this was a very important letter.

"Follow her!" Zhou Xing ordered softly. Ling Xue quickly stood up and followed Zhou Xing. The two of them moved silently through the corridors of the palace, always keeping a distance to avoid being discovered.

Soon after, the maid arrived in front of a small pavilion in the Plum Garden. She looked around carefully and after confirming that no one was there, she handed the letter to a man in black. This man was none other than the secret envoy sent by Situ Gao.

Ling Xue and Zhou Xing hid in the bushes in the distance, peeking through the gaps. They heard the maid whisper, "Master Situ asked me to tell you that the plan has been fully deployed and is just waiting for your order."

The man in black nodded, opened the letter and read it carefully. His eyes revealed a hint of nervousness and expectation. Ling Xue tightly grasped the hilt of the sword, ready to deal with any possible situation at any time. However, the man in black did not notice their presence, and simply replied: "I know, you go back and tell the imperial concubine to proceed according to the plan." After that, he turned and left.

After the maid left, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing came out from their hiding place. They exchanged glances, both understanding the seriousness of this conspiracy.

"It seems that Liu Ruyan and Situ Gao have joined forces." Ling Xue said in a low voice.

"That's right. They are trying to take advantage of the emperor's disappearance to launch a coup." President Zhou sighed, "We must take action as soon as possible."

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps was heard. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing quickly hid in the dark and saw a group of guards passing by. It was obvious that they had entered a state of high alert and were ready to deal with any possible emergencies at any time.

Ling Xue's heart tightened, knowing that the situation was becoming increasingly serious, but she had no intention of retreating. She said to Zhou Xing, "We must take the initiative to stop Liu Ruyan before she takes action."

Zhou Xing nodded in agreement: "I agree that we need to make a detailed plan to deal with Liu Ruyan and Situ Gao."

So the two began to discuss a specific action plan. They first decided to use their influence in the army to gather a group of reliable soldiers as support and then unite the loyal officials in the court to fight the enemy together. In the process, they also need to pay close attention to the movements of Liu Ruyan and Situ Gao to prevent any unexpected situations.

As time goes by, the atmosphere inside and outside the palace becomes more and more tense, and the struggle between the two sides enters a white-hot stage. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing know that this contest is not only a test of their wisdom and courage, but also the ultimate test of their beliefs and will...

As the night deepened, the atmosphere inside and outside the palace became increasingly tense. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing had already made full preparations for the upcoming battle. They knew that this duel was not only about their own fate but also about the safety of the entire country. Therefore, every detail could not be treated carelessly, and every step had to be taken steadily and decisively.

Under Zhou Xing's arrangement, loyal soldiers have set up ambushes at various important checkpoints in the palace, waiting for the order to launch an attack. At the same time, Ling Xue was not idle either. She went to the Imperial Guard camp in person to have a secret talk with the generals there to win their support and trust. For the Imperial Guard, protecting the emperor's safety is their top priority. Therefore, when they heard Ling Xue's analysis, they all expressed their willingness to be loyal and assist her actions.

After returning to the temporary headquarters, Ling Xue told Zhou Xing everything. Zhou Xing nodded in appreciation: "Very good. Now we have enough strength to fight against Liu Ruyan and Situ Gao."

Ling Xue smiled slightly: "It all depends on their performance next." As soon as she finished speaking, a spy came to report that Liu Ruyan had already started to take action, and it seemed that she was preparing to launch a coup in advance to seize the initiative.

After hearing the news, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing's nerves immediately tensed up. They knew that they had little time left and had to take action immediately to ensure victory. So they quickly gathered their team and marched to the core area of ​​the palace to prepare for the final decisive battle with the enemy there.

Deep in the palace, Liu Ruyan was sitting in front of the mirror combing her long hair. She had a smug smile on her face, as if she had seen the scene of herself becoming the queen. However, she didn't know that Ling Xue and Zhou Xing were fully prepared and were approaching her step by step. Just as she was immersed in her sweet dream, a maid ran in in a panic and reported that a large number of soldiers appeared outside and were approaching the core area of ​​the palace. This made Liu Ruyan nervous. She realized that something might be wrong, but in order to stay calm, she pretended to be calm and comforted the maid, saying, "Don't panic. This is just a small scene. It's just right for us to see how strong those rebels are." After that, she stood up and walked to the window to look at the situation outside. At the same time, she was also thinking about how to deal with it in her mind...

In the corridor outside the palace, the soldiers led by Ling Xue and Zhou Xing were ready for battle. They were scattered in various corners, forming a tight net, waiting for the prey to take the bait. At this time, Situ Gao had also learned the news. He hurried to Liu Ruyan's palace to discuss countermeasures with her. But when he arrived there, he found that it was too late... Because Ling Xue and Zhou Xing's troops had surrounded the entire palace, and anyone who tried to resist would be ruthlessly defeated. Faced with such a situation, no matter how cunning Situ Gao was, it would be useless. He could only surrender obediently...

In the end, with careful preparation and excellent command ability, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing successfully defeated the enemy and maintained the peace and stability of the country...

As night fell, the lights in the town gradually came on. General Zhou Xing stood outside the tent, overlooking a busy camp. He held a large number of troops, frowned, and thought about how to deal with the upcoming war. Not far away, the soldiers were busy preparing weapons and food.

"General, the enemy is approaching the border." A soldier hurried over to report.

"Call all the generals and hold a meeting immediately." Zhou Xing ordered, his tone revealing an unquestionable firmness.

In the big tent, the generals sat together, the atmosphere was tense and depressing. Zhou Xing stood in the middle, calmly analyzing the enemy situation. "We must take the initiative, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."