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When the unknown group of assassins left, XuanRong could not help but feel that something was amiss. She could not understand the reason why they suddenly retreated without any rhyme nor reason. It was clear that they had the upper hand and could easily achieve their goal… but… what made them retreat, discontinuing their plan to assassinate the Emperor?

XuanRong stared at An Wei and the rest… a suspicious thought suddenly emerged inside her mind.

'…Nah. Impossible.'

XuanRong inwardly shook her head. She must be out of her mind to think that because An Wei and her subordinates appeared, the assassins left. Judging the moves and skills the assassins showed, XuanRong knew that they had a higher level of mastery in qinggong that her subordinates. Only An Wei could fight hand on hand with the leader of the assassins. So, why would they suddenly leave and abandon their plan?

"ANOTHER GROUP OF ASSASSINS ARE TRYING TO HARM THE IMPERIAL FAMILY!! PROTECT HIS MAJESTY AND HER HIGHNESS!!!"

Hearing the shouts of the imperial guards, XuanRong's eyes narrowed. The arrival of An Wei and the rest did not make any good result, and it only increased the chaos inside the palace's hall. Besides, the arrival of An Wei where already useless. They could no longer assassinate Long Hao Chen and blame it to Xu Ji Mo's negligence. The worst part was, even if they only arrived inside the palace hall and did not do anything, they were brandished and classified as the same with those assassins--- an enemy! Such luck. Since the other group had already retreated and escaped without any scratch after creating chaos, XuanRong was very sure that the one who would get blamed were none other than An Wei and her subordinates.

"KILL!!! KILL THEM ALL!! LISTEN TO ZHEN[1]'S ORDER!! KILL THOSE ASSASSINS!! KILL THEM ALL! ANYONE WHO CAN KILL THOSE ASSASSINS WILL RECEIVE A THOUSAND GOLD COINS!!!!"

XuanRong heard Xu Ji Mo's scream. She could not help but recall what he did towards her maternal grandfather. She wanted to torture him, pull his limbs separately and cut of his tendons one by one… but XuanRong knew that now was not the time to think such thoughts. She had to make An Wei and the rest to leave immediately.

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Xu Ji Mo was currently fuming with anger, but at the same time, an unexplainable fear was starting to creep inside his heart. He did not know how those rebels enter the palace hall without alarming the imperial guards who were patrolling in the entire palace.

Although Xu Ji Mo was already old, it did not mean that he could no longer think clearly. Based on his observation, the one who instigated the attack had a connection inside the palace. Even when the commotion started, creating loud noises coming from the clashes of swords and the screams of the people inside the hall, no help coming from the outside came and none of the imperial guards who were patrolling brought any reinforcement.

When the assassins were able to penetrate the safely zone the imperial guards created, Xu Ji Mo could not help but curse those people who were behind his assassination. He was not reconciled! He was the beloved son of heaven, the Emperor! The Monarch of Qian Zou! How could a cheap rebel group bring him down? He would not allow it! He would never allow it!

Even though Xu Ji Mo repeatedly said those words, he could only hide behind the imperial guards. Luckily, when the situation became worst, General Chen came to the rescue, blocking the assassins' path towards him. Xu Ji Mo looked at Chen Zi Tao with contempt in his eyes. if Chen Zi Tao was a second late, he, Xu Ji Mo, would have died already. Instead of being grateful towards Chen Zi Tao, Xu Ji Mo cursed him for being late.

The situation between the assassins and the imperial guards were not improving. Little by little, the imperil guards died one by one, even Chen Zi Tao was having difficulties defending Xu Ji Mo.

Xu Ji Mo was standing behind Chen Zi Tao when he saw that someone was planning to stab him. Without any single thought, he stretched his hands and pushed Chen Zi Tao, who was busy fending off the attacks of the assassins, towards the sword, making him his shield.

'Show me your loyalty!'

A malicious glint passed inside Xu Ji Mo's eyes. If Chen Zi Tao died, then it would be good.t Too bad, he was only pierced on his arm.

After the event, Xu Ji Mo could not help but feel angry while looking at Chen Zi Tao who was clutching his arm.

"Your Majesty… Are you okay?"

'You should have died!'

Xu Ji Mo silently cursed but he still showed a face that was full of gratitude.

"Zhen is ok. Zhen is very grateful to you, ah, for saving Zhen's life."

"This general is only doing his best to protect His Majesty."

Chen Zi Tao said but his eyes turned dark.

Xu Ji Mo did not care if Chen Zi Tao hated him. He would die sooner or later anyways.

Since Xu Ji Mo's plan did not succeed, his anger towards the assassins intensified. Thus, When he saw that the first group retreated, all his fury was redirected to the second group who arrived.

"KILL!!! KILL THEM ALL!! LISTEN TO ZHEN'S ORDER!! KILL THOSE ASSASSINS!! KILL THEM ALL! ANYONE WHO CAN KILL THOSE ASSASSINS WILL RECEIVE A THOUSAND GOLD COINS!!!!"

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XuanRong saw that the situation was not good. She flicked her hand and threw a small red bead towards An Wei without others noticing her movement. When An Wei saw the small red bead on his feet, he immediately understood. He waved his head without saying anything and jumped towards the roof, running away from the palace hall. When An Wei retreated, the others also followed him and left, making Xu Ji Mo mad with anger.

"SEARCH!! SEARCH EVERYWHERE!! KILL THOSE BASTARDS! KILL THEM ALLLLL!!!"

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[1]. 'WE' (How Emperors address themselves)

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