Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 400: Qi Yun Coughs Up Blood in Rage!
At the same time, at the city gates in Xinan, Cao Yin also entered the city under the guise of "clearing the Emperor’s side and eliminating treacherous ministers."
However, he was a military man, lacking the resources of Qi Jingyu, so initially, he had to fight his way in.
Moreover, only by fighting could he create a tense atmosphere, causing chaos among the civilians inside the city, allowing his 5,000 elite soldiers to infiltrate.
The Cao Family Army was known for its bravery in the Northwest; each soldier was formidable. Those in charge of defending the city were ordinary generals, unable to compare with the true battle-hardened Cao Family troops.
After just two days, Cao Yin led the Cao Family Army, breaking through barriers and killing all obstacles in their path, quickly capturing eight cities!
Only four cities remained between them and Shengjing City!
Ahead was Shaoyan City, the largest and most prosperous city in this area, apart from Shengjing City!
The defenders of this city were more numerous and led by an experienced general!
Currently, he stood atop the city wall, looking down at the densely packed, imposing Cao Family Army, sneering coldly: "Cao Yin, withdraw your troops and return to the Capital City to confess your crimes. Beg for His Majesty the Emperor’s forgiveness, or face the consequences yourself!"
Cao Yin stood at the base of the wall, looking up at this general, and said coldly: "There are treacherous ministers causing trouble in the royal court, and I am here to clear the Emperor’s side and remove them. General Gao, if you are willing to let me pass, I will return later to apologize and host a banquet. If you refuse, then I apologize in advance for causing offense!"
As Cao Yin spoke, a strong and assertive aura emanated, causing General Gao’s face to darken, his gaze becoming extremely sharp.
Cao Yin was truly bold, fearless, and naive!
Did he think he could enter Shengjing City and leave alive?
Such behavior was akin to forcing the Emperor, who would not yield given his nature.
If they dared to let him in, they would be convicted along with him!
"Cao Yin, the Cao Family has always been loyal and righteous. Do not ruin the family’s reputation on a whim, otherwise you will have no face before the ancestors!"
"General Gao, are we unable to reach an agreement then?"
Cao Yin squinted slightly, he genuinely did not want to fight hard, as it would drain Dazhou Country’s strength. However, it seemed unavoidable now!
"Soldiers, prepare to storm the city!"
"Cao Yin, do not be stubborn!!"
General Gao’s eyes reddened with anger, Cao Yin was truly daring to storm the city?
The notorious Cao Family Army, he really did not want to face them!
But fighting was unavoidable!
Either be overrun by the opponent, or drive them out, there was no other choice!
"Prepare to defend the city!"
War was imminent!
...
Imperial Palace.
Qi Yun sat on the Dragon Throne, looking coldly at the ministers below.
The official reporting on the situation in various places was drenched in cold sweat, as if he could be dragged out to the Meridian Gate for execution any second.
"Cao Yin the old traitor has already reached Shaoyan City? Are you military generals all useless, huh?"
"Your Majesty, the Cao Family Army is brave, and the troops defending the cities are ordinary soldiers, incomparable..."
"Hmph, is that so? What about Prince Lingjiang’s side? They also killed their way through unhindered, useless, all of you are useless! Who opened the city gates? Take them down! Take them all down for Me!"
"Report——An urgent dispatch from 800 miles away!"
A soldier rushed in, kneeling on the ground: "Your Majesty, there’s an urgent report from the border! Daliang Country has dispatched troops!"
"What?"
Qi Yun shuddered violently, shouting: "Liang Country... dispatched troops?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, a total of one hundred thousand troops!"
In an instant!
"Pfft!"
Qi Yun’s anger reached its peak, causing him to spit a mouthful of blood!
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!?"
"Imperial Physician, quickly call for the Imperial Physician!"
The Imperial Palace was in chaos!
...
General Mansion.
Long Yue looked at the map hanging on the wall.
There were marks indicating the current routes of Prince Lingjiang and Cao Yin’s armies, along with their distances from here.
"Madam, Daliang Country has dispatched troops, after hearing this, the Emperor spit blood and is currently unconscious. The Imperial Physician is tending to him."
Qingming appeared behind Long Yue and spoke.
Long Yue nodded slowly: "Alright, I understand. Keep closely monitoring the Imperial Palace, tell me immediately if there’s any news!"
"Yes!"
Qingming withdrew, while Long Yue fell into contemplation.
Qi Yun actually fainted from spitting blood?
Was he really that angry or was he faking it?
He should be safe at the moment, because neither the Third Prince nor the Seventh Prince would want anything to happen to him now.
Indeed, barely a quarter of an hour passed before Qingming returned, to inform him that the Third Prince Qi Junyi and others had gone to the Imperial Palace to visit.
Seems like it’s a time to show one’s loyalty?
"What about the Seventeenth Prince?"
"The Seventeenth Prince is also there, when His Majesty lost consciousness, he was continuously calling for Xiao Shiqi."
"Understood."
Long Yue waved for Qingming to leave, while she was torn. Could Qi Yun really have fainted from spitting blood? Calling Xiao Shiqi?
Absolutely must not mention A Mu’s name.
"No, I have to find a chance to enter the palace to see the Emperor!"
Long Yue thought about the small note she had given to Yang Zhuoya previously, hoping she would cover for her when the time came.
There was a secret passage under the General Mansion, leading outside, Long Yue could easily leave, but entering the palace was another story.
She needed someone to bring her inside.
Yang Zhuoya was a Minister’s Wife, so she could use her.
"Qingming, get ready, I’m going out!"
Qingming appeared beside Long Yue like a shadow, frowning slightly: "Madam is pregnant, are you sure you want to go out?"
"I’m just pregnant, not sick! Besides, you are here to protect me, right?"
Long Yue smiled, then packed her belongings and entered the underground passage with Qingming.
Half an hour later, she and Qingming emerged from the courtyard of a civilian house.
This house belonged to her grandfather Cao Yin, it was seldom used, but in critical times, it served as an escape route.
This passage had not existed before, it was dug after Long Yue came to Shengjing City, in consultation with Qi Jingyu.
She truly had foresight!
Long Yue put on a human skin mask and went to the Su Family, finding Yang Zhuoya.
Yang Zhuoya initially did not recognize Long Yue until she gestured at her.
"Yue’er, why are you here?"
Yang Zhuoya was surprised, the note Long Yue had given her clearly stated seven days later, yet just two days had passed, why had she come?
Long Yue approached and held her hand saying: "Good sister, I need your help."
"Tell me, what help?"
"Take me to the palace!"
Yang Zhuoya was shocked: "Why are you going to the palace?"
She paused, suddenly realizing something, and her expression turned very bad: "Yue’er, don’t do anything foolish, absolutely not! Even if the Emperor is wrong, he is still the King, we as ministers cannot show disrespect!"
Long Yue was speechless, where was her mind going?
"I just want to see the Emperor."
"You?"
"Yes! Although A Mu is gone, I must look after myself and the child’s future prospects, I have to repair things, understand?"
Yang Zhuoya was relieved, nodding: "Alright, I will take you to the palace!"
