Chapter 204 - Palace Coup (2) (2/2)

Lan You Nian’s lips curled up and raised her dainty hand, “Kill!”

The second her voice trailed off, every one of Ming army charged out to engage in combat. An Yi and several of the Ming army stood beside Lan You Nian protecting her. Lan You Nian glanced at Yue Bai Lian. Yue Bai Lian smiled as she approached Lan You Nian, standing by her in a protective stance.

Lan You Nian’s eyes flashed with admiration and appreciation seeing Ming army’s swift and fierce skill. Even rarer was that from their combat they were very decisive. On the battlefield, they should be good hands that can take ten against one. after killing off those guards, Ming army pulled back uniformly. It was telling that Ming army’s discipline was very strict. It seems Feng Yi Xuan trained this squad very well. If she had the chance, she’d go have a look.

“Wangfei, all dealt with!” one captain of Ming army stood in front of Lan You Nian, wiping off the bloodstains on his face as he reported.

“Very good!” Lan You Nian could tell these Ming army soldiers were awaiting her praise from their expressions. Lan You Nian complied with their wishes and said sternly, “Right now, immediately head for the Imperial Mausoleum!” Lan You Nian left several of the Ming army behind to look after these noblewomen while she took An Yi and Ming army to the Imperial Mausoleum.

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“Feng Xuan, now its come to this point, don’t blame this old man for being cruel. This old man will give you a chance. Abdicate, and this old man will spare your life!” Prime Minister An stood at the center of the throng of soldiers as he shouted at Emperor Feng Xuan standing on the dais, his tone contained unrestrained gloating.

Despite facing so many soldiers, Emperor Feng Xuan’s monarchical bearing didn’t change. He wore an impassive face as he looked at Prime Minister An, “You rebels dare to be so rampant! How can this emperor’s country be given to you villains!”

“Hahaha!” Prime Minister An sneered at Feng Xuan, “Since it is so, then don’t blame this old man for disregarding the past decorum between monarch and minister!” Prime Minister An glanced at Feng Shao Chu who stood beside Emperor Feng Xuan and noticed Feng Shao Chu discretely shot him a look. Prime Minister An knew it was time to make their move.

Originally Prime Minister An them wanted to let Feng Xuan directly abdicate. That way Feng Shao Chu wouldn’t won’t suffer a bad reputation once he ascended the throne, but since Feng Xuan doesn’t agree, then they’ll use force. At the worst, they’ll revise history. Besides fearing the possibility of the plan failing, Feng Shao Chu hid himself by Emperor Feng Xuan’s side also so he can easily kill his Imperial Father Feng Xuan amongst the chaos. Then, Feng country will be in his.

Emperor Feng Xuan looked at Prime Minister An without any fear. For Feng Xuan, ever since he sat on this seat, he knew he must face many types of situations. Over the years, he’s experienced many many things. But Feng Xuan glanced at his two sons with guilt, especially his sixth son Feng Yi Xuan.

“Qi’er, Xuan’er” Emperor Feng Xuan said to them, “Later, the two of you kill your way out! Don’t worry about your Imperial Father. Your Imperial Father has lived long enough!” Feng Xuan hoped the two of them could charge out. As long as they lived, they still had a chance.

Hearing Emperor Feng Xuan’s words, Feng Shao Chu’s eyes became piercing as blades. Sinister and poisonous gaze was like a fanged poisonous snake, reflecting a terrifying light. In his Imperial Father’s eyes and heart, he didn’t have this son of his. Even at this moment, he didn’t even look at him. Then even if he murdered his father, he wouldn’t have any guilt. He can only blame he was too biased!

Feng Xia Qi glanced at Emperor Feng Xuan, his eyes complicated as he said, “Imperial Father, subject-son will protect Imperial Father’s safety!”

In contrast, Feng Yi Xuan’s eyes were icy without any signs of being moved. An air of coldness and ruthlessness emitted from his body like a tangible pressure. Even the soldiers quite a distance from him could feel it clearly, making them want to bow in submission.

As for Emperor Feng Xuan’s words, for Feng Yi Xuan, it went in one ear and out the other. He was a cold, ruthless person. His few warmth and tenderness were all give to Lan You Nian. Towards other people, he had no feelings.

Feng Xia Qi glanced at Feng Shao Chu and shot Jing Wu An a look. The two of them were childhood friends. Plus, Jing Wu An was a very cunning man. In an instant, he understood Feng Xia Qi’s meaning. He discretely nodded his head to show he understood. He will keep an eye on Feng Shao Chu.

“Emperor Feng Xuan is fatuous and incompetent. Today, this old man will comply with Heaven’s wishes. Kill!” Prime Minister shouted and then the swarm of soldiers rushed at Emperor Feng Xuan.

Lan Jian Jun and Lan Mo Xian as well as some ministers who knew martial arts stood in front of Emperor Feng Xuan, staring anxiously at the approaching soldiers. At this moment, Feng Yi Xuan dressed in black, face like unyielding ice, leisurely took a few steps forward, his whole body was surrounded by a piercing sovereign aura.

As for Feng Xia Qi, there was a smirk on his lips, unrestrained and defiant, his entire bearing became even sharper. Neither of them showed signs of cowering.

Just as the soldiers slowly neared them, with a wave of Feng Yi Xuan’s iron arm, in an instant, from all directions of the Imperial Mausoleum poured out Ming army dressed in black stealth uniforms. Ming army surrounded the entire Imperial Mausoleum in strict discipline. An Er and a few of Ming army’s commanders knelt before Feng Yi Xuan, “Master!”

“Ming army?” Some ministers gasped in surprise.

“It really is Ming army! Heaven has eyes!” some loyal old ministers cried out in joy.

In many people’s eyes Ming army was the strongest and even more mysterious. Now Ming army has made an appearance, it was tantamount to letting them know where they stood.

When Prime Minister An saw Ming army, his entire body shook. He didn’t expect Feng Yi Xuan to be aware of the plot he’s arranged for so long. But now the bow has been released, the arrow can’t come back. Today, one shall stand and one shall fall!

When Feng Shao Chu noticed Ming army, his eyes trembled. He didn’t expect Ming army to be hidden within the Imperial Mausoleum and they were completely unaware of it. If he didn’t have foresight and stood with the Prime Minister….

Though Feng Yi Xuan wasn’t decked out in army, it couldn’t conceal his arrogant and cold bearing like he was looking down at the world. Feng Yi Xuan’s eyes were cold as he stared at the father and son pair being protected by several layers of soldiers. In a moment, screams and the clang of swords rang in the Imperial Mausoleum. The entire Imperial Mausoleum resounded with deafening sound. A thick bloody smell floated in the air.

Feng Yi Xuan’s entire focus was at a faraway place. Sure enough, he saw the signal An Yi sent out and knew Nian Nian was safe. Feng Yi Xuan released a breath in his heart. From the beginning, his entire concern was on Nian Nian. Now he can finally end these rats.

Some soldiers with relatively good martial arts charged past Ming army and ran over to Feng Yi Xuan. Feng Yi Xuan held his hands behind his back as he scrutinized the soldiers holding their weapons to kill him. The smile in his eyes became frostier. Feng Yi Xuan’s eyes narrowed, calm as a mountain, until those soldiers’ blades were only an inch from his body, he turned sideways dodging the attack like an afterimage. At the same time, both hands struck. Powerful palm force continuously attacked the soldier’s fatal points. In an instant, those charging soldiers were thrown out by the force of the energy, falling to the ground vomiting blood and didn’t stand up again, dying from blood flowed from seven orifices on the face.

In moments, many soldiers were terrified. Feng Yi Xuan’s martial arts was too profound, only those who have seen it for themselves know how terrifying it was.

Ming army didn’t have as many soldiers than Prime Minister An but Ming army’s abilities couldn’t be compared to a normal soldier. So after a time, Prime Minister An’s soldiers were starting to lose ground. Dead soldiers followed after another as corpses piled up into mountains. Arms and chopped limbs scattered on the earth. The blood converged like water spreading across the earth. It seemed even the sky was died with a bloody red.

Prime Minister An went from the assurance and full of confidence at the start to fear and be at a loss. Though he planned to rebel and knew the results of failure, but he was reluctant to admit defeat. He looked at the slowly approaching Ming army but the safe and sound Emperor Feng Xuan. His entire person dripped with sweat as if he had been drenched by rain.

Cold sweat drenched Feng Shao Chu’s back. All this time he’s been looking for the chance to kill Imperial Father Feng Xuan or even hold Imperial Father hostage, but that Jing Wu An and Feng Xia Qi kept standing beside Imperial Father. His martial arts wasn’t high; there wasn’t a chance for him to make a move. Feng Shao Chu glanced at his grandfather and knew they were really going to fail. And he must abandon the grandfather who loved him for so many years and those forces.