It’s hard to break a phoenix’s destiny

The world is in chaos.

Sima Zhong went crazy.

He hid in the Luoyang Palace and refused to come out no matter what.

Yang Xianrong had no choice but to order the palace door to be closed tightly, and no one could come in.

But how can this stop those who covet the throne?
Mao Hongmao did his best to maintain the safety of Luoyang City. Qin Chaoge was already wearing armor day and night, leading the military guards from the Northern Army Mansion to patrol and guard at the gate of Luoyang City.

However, before Sima Zhong's injury could recover, news came that Anbei General Wang Jun had attacked Sima Ying.

Shi Chao hurried back to Yecheng to support Sima Ying, and the Luoyang Palace was no longer guarded.

He Shaogong, the eunuch of the Zhongshu, knelt in front of Sima Zhong's bed and wanted to persuade him to leave Luoyang at this time.

Zhang Du limped back and yelled at him, saying that this was the imperial palace, the imperial palace of the Jin Dynasty, and Sima Zhong was the emperor, how could he leave in despair?

The two men had a huge quarrel and couldn't get along.

Yang Xianrong sat next to Sima Zhong, looking at him still sleeping, and thinking in his heart: Maybe, he should leave at this moment. After all, the Yang family members were all returned to Tai'an County by her. Although there was a war outside, it should be safe for her, Cui Xi and Lan Xiang to carry Sima Jing and march quietly all the way.

But what about the people in Tianyuan Palace?
What should Sima Zhong do?
However, it was impossible for Sima Zhong to return to Tai'an County with him.

While hesitating, news came again - Sima Ying was defeated in Yecheng and ran to Luoyang.

His group fled in a very embarrassed manner, and even ran out of food. They almost only arrived at Luoyang City by looting all the way.

However, when he arrived at the gate of Luoyang City, he stopped and arranged his armor before letting Qin Chaoge, who was guarding the city, go in to inform him and ask if he could enter the imperial city?
Qin Chaoge curled his lips and went to find Mao Hongmao first. Mao Hongmao asked him to go directly to Zhang Heng.

Zhang Heng frowned. Sima Ying was kind to him. The two had a personal relationship and even worked together before. But now Sima Ying is defeated, what should he do?
Sima Ying did not force her way in, she just stood at the gate and waited.

Zhang Heng went to find Yuan Jianshuo, Yuan Jianshuo went to find He Jiunian, and He Jiunian went to find Aunt Qian. These people gathered together to discuss for a while and decided that it would be better to tell Yang Xianrong first.

These grown men, at this moment, were actually undecided.

At that time, Yang Xianrong had just taken care of Sima Jing and finished taking medicine. The weather turned cold, and the child was frightened by Sima Zhong's ghostly appearance. He had a high fever for several days and could not sleep due to fear.

Lan Xiang hugged Sima Jing and went to catch up on her sleep. Yang Xianrong wanted to sit by the window and be quiet for a while, but saw Grandma Xian and Lu Zhu whispering something, and then Lu Zhu's face changed.

"What's wrong?" she asked aloud.

"Empress." Although outside, Sima Zhong and Yang Xianrong's positions as emperors and empresses have been deposed several times, but in the inner courtyard of the palace, these palace people still call them by their original names. Aunt Xian was a little nervous, but she still said: "He Jiunian is outside and wants to ask the Queen for permission on something."

After Huizhu died, Aunt Qian was afraid that He Jiunian would often appear in front of Yang Xianrong and remind her of the sad incident, so she asked him to discuss with Yuan Jianshuo and Zhang Heng and follow Sima Zhong.

He Jiunian personally guarded Sima Zhong's safety. He was also injured in this battle, but he was better because of his youth and he still came back with his life. Now he has become Sima Zhong's most trusted military guard, and he is already at the same level as Yuan Jianshuo.

Yang Xianrong was afraid of disturbing Sima Jing who had just fallen asleep, so he walked out of Tianyuan Palace quietly, only to see Qin Chaoge, Zhang Heng, Yuan Jianshuo and He Jiunian kneeling at the door. It has already entered October, the weather has become a bit cold, and the wind is blowing and the fallen leaves are dancing, which has a lot of desolate meaning.

"What happened?" Rao Shiyang Xianrong had already experienced so many big things. Seeing these four people kneeling down together was the first time he saw them, so he couldn't help but panic. "Who's coming again? Can't Luoyang be defended?"

"Sima Ying is here." He Jiunian spoke first. Just these five words echoed a huge voice in Yang Xianrong's heart. She was stunned, and then said again: "How many people did you bring?"

"It looks like there are less than a thousand people." Qin Chaoge added, "After defeating Yecheng, his men and horses became less and less, and many people also ran away."

"Only him?" Yang Xianrong pursed his lips.

"Only him." Qin Chaoge nodded.

"So, what does he want to do?" Yang Xianrong calmed down.

"He said he wanted to meet the emperor and queen."

"What if I don't see you?"

"He can break in." Qin Chaoge said with a sad face.

Yang Xianrong laughed and asked, "Can you stop me?"

"Actually, you can give it a try." Zhang Heng and Yuan Jianshuo said in unison, and Yuan Jianshuo clenched his fists automatically.

"Forget it." Yang Xianrong sighed, "You were all brothers and friends on the school field. Now you are at war with each other. Why bother. Anyway, the emperor and I are just fish and meat on the chopping board. No matter which prince comes, There is nothing we can do.”

Of course, she didn't say the following words, because Sima Zhong's great advancement was over.

When these four grown men heard Yang Xianrong's words, their faces fell again.

"He Jiunian, you should go talk to the emperor first. I will change my clothes and go to Zhengyang Palace. You guys go and make arrangements. Sima Ying... only let him in alone, and the others will stay outside the palace. Bar."

"Yes." The four people took the order and walked out.

Yang Xianrong turned around and went back to the dormitory to change into a dress. It was plain color with dark lines and not at all ostentatious. She had not worn a bright dress since her father's death.

Cui Xi hesitated a little and asked softly: "In this situation, isn't Sima Ying defeated? The most important thing is to escape quickly. Why come to Luoyang?"

"Maybe, he still has something he can't let go of." Yang Xianrong suddenly laughed, which made Cuixi feel something was wrong.

But Yang Xianrong didn't pay attention to her, and just told Lan Xiang to close the door of Tianyuan Palace. He can only open it when he comes back. No one can knock on the door, not even the emperor. Then, she quickly went to Zhengyang Palace with Zhang Liangxue, Cuixi, Luzhu and Aunt Yu.

Zhengyang Palace is filled with green smoke.

Sima Zhong had already woken up, the wounds on his body and face had become scarred, and he had lost a lot of weight, but he looked more gloomy and terrifying, with only evil energy in his eyes.

He saw Yang Xianrong walking in and didn't say much.

After a while of burning incense, Sima Ying entered the palace alone. He didn't walk fast, and his whole body was thin and dark. He still had the elegant demeanor of the gentle prince back then.

There was no sword or armor, just like he was going out casually on weekdays and came into the palace to meet his royal brother.

However, time has passed and everything is different.