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Chapter 111 The Empress Dowager, Killing Each Other
Deep inside the palace.

After a brutal and bloody battle, the dust settled and the winner was decided.

The Empress Dowager, an elderly woman who has lived in the deep palace for a long time and is over 80 years old.

This year, when the weather warmed up in the early spring, the good news came that Zhou Jinyu had given birth to a prince, and the old woman became a great-grandmother.

Think of this!
The old man felt warm-hearted and had the idea of ​​sewing children's shoes for his grandson himself.

It took more than half a month to do it by myself, and the soles of the shoes became fine and tight with needle and thread.

The old man sacrificed his afternoon nap and poured his heart and soul into these tiny shoes.

Chen Sanzhong tried to persuade her several times but failed. The Empress Dowager was old and could not stand the torture.

at this time!

The Empress Dowager picked up a pair of tiger-head cotton children's boots that had already taken shape.

The old man slowly put it into the charcoal stove.

The fire was blazing, and it turned to ashes in an instant.

The old man then slowly walked out of the Cining Palace.

She hasn't left that secluded door for ten years.

All the eunuchs and palace maids shouted "Move on!" and dared not delay!

There were numerous eunuchs, palace maids and guards accompanying her, but they could not hide the faint sadness on the Empress Dowager's face.

Queen Zhou Jinyu, dressed in gorgeous clothes, followed closely beside the empress dowager. She was radiant. Although she was over thirty years old, she still had the same charm and skin as white as cream. She exuded the gentleness and secret joy of a mother of the country.

Because the Empress Dowager won, she made the right bet again.

She bet on the second prince to become the ruler of the world and suddenly became the Queen of Daqing.

Now the Empress Dowager has been hit again.

Next to Zhou Jinyu is Tuoba Hongyan, the Prince of Beifeng.

Tuoba Hongyan had a tall and straight figure, but his brows could hardly conceal a hint of panic.

The inexplicable palace coup and the years of comfort made this once iron-blooded man feel uneasy and more afraid of death.

especially!
He had already learned that Lu Chen had come to Beijing, and he felt increasingly uneasy.

The palace road is long and it takes a long time to walk there.

at this time!

Lu Lu came quickly from the direction of Longzong Gate. As the captain of the city gate, his armor was not yet dry. The mottled bloodstains on it bore witness to the cruelty of the battlefield. He exuded a heart-pounding murderous aura.

His appearance made the young eunuchs around him look frightened and they all retreated away.

Today's palace seems to have become a purgatory on earth. The sounds of fighting have not stopped from early morning until this moment.

The palace maids were discussing the matter privately, and the mention of corpses scattered all over the ground outside the palace added to the panic among the people.

Everyone was afraid.

Lu Lu came quickly, knelt on one knee, and said in a loud voice:

"Greetings to the Empress Dowager!"

"General Lu, no need to be polite."

The Grand Empress Dowager raised her hand slightly in the accompanying sedan chair. Although her voice was soft, it contained an unquestionable majesty.

Lu Lu looked up, and when their eyes met, he saw the haggard face of the Empress Dowager, with complex emotions surging in his heart.

Time is merciless. This empress dowager, who witnessed the change of many dynasties, could not escape the passage of time.

He reported to the Empress Dowager in a deep voice:

"The situation in the palace has been largely stabilized, but what is puzzling is that the Yulin Army that Your Majesty secretly trained has not been seen yet."

That’s all!
He narrowed his eyes slightly, as if waiting for further instructions from the Empress Dowager.

Zhou Jinyu sneered when she heard that. She already knew the emperor's plan.

"Your Majesty is trying to get the skin of those noble families, thinking that they are docile lambs, but little do you know that they are the real wolves and tigers."

Her words reveal a deep insight into the power struggle.

"As for the Yulin Army, it is nothing but self-deception by Your Majesty. The real controller has never been Your Majesty himself."

Lu Lu heard this, although he had some guesses in his mind, he did not say much, just listened quietly. "At present, most of the Jinwu Guards in the palace have been executed, and several Privy Envoys have also led the people to guard the palace gates. The situation is gradually stabilizing." Lu Lu continued to report:
"However, there are still more than a thousand elite Jinwu Guards stationed in..."

"Is the second brother in the South Study?"

"No, His Majesty is in Fengtian Palace right now."

As soon as the three words "Fengtian Palace" came out, the old woman sighed.

It is a place revered by all eternity in the Daqing Dynasty and a holy temple where emperors of all dynasties prayed to their ancestors.

"Let's go to Fengtian Palace!"

Following an order, the team moved forward slowly.

Along the way, Zhou Jinyu's cheeks were rosy, like peach blossoms in spring.

Tuoba Hongyan, who was standing aside, became more and more uneasy, and his fear could no longer be suppressed.

He gritted his teeth secretly and finally said:
"Grand Empress Dowager, Aunt, Hongyan suddenly feels a severe pain in the abdomen and needs to go to the clean room to relieve himself."

The Empress Dowager remained silent, while Zhou Jinyu waved her jade hand and instructed:
"Go quickly and come back quickly. There is a commotion in the palace. Please be careful."

Tuoba Hongyan responded and left, pretending to be in pain. When everyone's eyes shifted a little, he quietly changed his route and hurriedly escaped into the shadow of the palace gate.

at last!

The Empress Dowager's phoenix chariot stopped steadily in front of the Fengtian Palace.

"Get off the sedan."

The shrill voice of the young eunuch beside the sedan broke the silence. With a bit of nervousness and awe, he hurried forward and gently lifted the golden curtain.

When the Empress Dowager saw this, her eyes trembled and a barely perceptible sadness flashed across her gaze.

At this moment, there is always that familiar and loyal figure - Chen Sanzhong, waiting by the side.

But today, his absence made this experienced old woman feel sad.

"Grand Empress Dowager?"

Seeing this, Lu Lu called out softly, his tone full of concern.

"nothing!"

The old woman came to her senses, slowly stepped out of the sedan chair, and her eyes fell on the palace that seemed both familiar and unfamiliar.

The Fengtian Hall stands tall and majestic, with its doors tightly closed!
The Jinwu guards all around were wearing bright armor and holding spears, and the atmosphere was extremely solemn.

There were less than a thousand Jinwu guards left on guard, and five thousand soldiers had been deployed outside.

The Jinwu Guards did not expect that the captain of the city gate would launch a sneak attack, causing them to suffer heavy losses.

The assistance from the Yulin Army was delayed again.

We can only fight like a trapped beast!
Zhou Jinyu stepped forward and asked Lu Lu:
"General Lu, is His Majesty still in the palace at this moment?"

Lu Lu nodded heavily and replied:
"Your Majesty has been alone in the palace for a long time, more than an hour."

"Looking at the situation, it seems that he is determined to fight to the death. Although my subordinates are brave, we dare not act rashly because we are concerned about the safety of Your Majesty."

When the Empress Dowager heard this, she understood the deep meaning behind it. If the emperor met with misfortune here, Lu Lu and the generals would be hard to escape the severe accountability of those who came after him.

This matter concerns the emperor, so naturally there is no room for negligence or slackness.

therefore!

Everyone is waiting here, looking forward to her arrival and waiting for her decision!
The old woman looked at the Fengtian Temple again, with a thousand thoughts in her mind.

She knew that the second brother Su Lai was ambitious and resourceful.

But what are you in such a hurry to do?
In the end, the power in the court will still be yours!
The alliance with Beifeng is also to help you unify Daqing.

But you led Lu Shenzhou to the Western Factory, plotted to kill Chen Sanzhong, and spread the false rumor that the Golden Arrow destroyed the Western Factory, which really touched the old lady's bottom line.

Chen Sanzhong is such a loyal servant.

Chen Sanzhong is ready to sacrifice his life in exchange for Lu Chen's life!
The old woman couldn't help but feel emotional.

"Second brother, you are bullying an old man who is about to die."

Upon seeing this, Zhou Jinyu hurried forward to support the Grand Empress Dowager, fearing that something might happen to her due to her excitement.

(End of this chapter)