Chapter 195.2

Chapter 195.2

Elder Chens face looked ugly, and Dai Wang didnt say more. He only left a sentence for Elder Chen to think about before ordering for everyone to withdraw. Only Elder Meng and Qu Zhi remained.

Benwang hopes you two will help me with this important matter.

Elder Meng and Qu Zhi looked at each other and tasted the bitterness in their mouths. But they also knew that ever since they boarded Dai Wangs pirate ship, they were doomed to help him succeed or die trying.

This minister will not hesitate to go through fire or water for Your Highness.

The mourning bell in the palace never rang. Everyone who knew that the emperor had passed away was quietly waiting in their own homes, feeling anxious.

An edict was issued to summon An Wang, Jin Wang, Lu Wang, and Wu Wang to the palace, but none of them responded.

The edict was issued again, but still no response.

Even the gates of the various princes manors were tightly closed, as if they were uninhabited.

The edict was then sent to the homes of the ministers, some of whom responded and went to the palace, while others feigned illness and made excuses, using every means to protect themselves. By this time, many people had realized that something was amiss.

But they were given almost no chance to react, as soldiers in all kinds of armour rushed into the streets. Among them were the Imperial Guards, the Patrol Division, and even the Wucheng military forces. They were like hungry wolves attacking sheep, rushing to various houses and manors.

For the time being, the city was filled with the sounds of turmoil and the screams of soldiers and civilians alike. People were so scared that they dared not even leave their homes. Wherever soldiers in shiny armour ran back and forth, screams and wails could be heard as if they had fallen into the depths of hell.

Dai Wangs words to Elder Chen were not without purpose. Duke Weiguo holds part of the military power of the capitals three garrisons and has already bought off many of the Imperial Guards. With just these troops, it was enough for Dai Wangs faction to do many things.

Of course, this also meant that Dai Wangs forces must move quickly without any delay. If they dragged it out for too long and let all the troops gather in one place, it would be akin to stealing a chicken but losing the rice.

So they chose to deceive everyone and hold the officials hostage to threaten them into supporting Dai Wangs ascension to the throne.

Jin Wang, dressed in black armour, appeared especially pale, but his face was cold and hard like an ancient, unchanging iceberg. He looked at the palace gates nearby, his eyes dark, and nodded slightly, Youve worked hard.

Qing Wang choked up, unable to say anything, knowing that now was not the time.

Brother has worked harder.

In the main hall of the Qianqing Palace, there sat a man.

He wore a bright yellow dragon robe but looked haggard and tired.

It was Dai Wang.

Before, he had been a bit hesitant and cautious, but perhaps now that the situation outside was getting worse, he started to act recklessly and smash the vases around him. He had been longing for the throne for a long time and now that he finally had the chance, he naturally wanted to wear the yellow robe and indulge himself before anything else.

In the distance, there seemed to be a deafening shout like a landslide: Surrender and there will be no blame, resist and you will be executed!

This was the slogan that Jin Wangs people always shouted whenever they encountered the rebel forces. The harm caused by such confusing words to Dai Wangs army was not to be mentioned. Until now, Dai Wang couldnt figure out why he was about to lose.

Clearly, he had the advantage and his army was larger than Jin Wangs, how could he lose?

But he didnt have time to think about it anymore. A dishevelled general stumbled in, shouting at the top of his lungs: Your Highness, theyve breached the palace gates! Theyve breached the palace gates!

The palace gates were thrown open, and a large amount of sunlight spilled in, making it hard for Dai Wang to open his eyes. Many people rushed in, and the tall and composed figure at the front stood out like a heavenly being.

Third brother, its been a while.