Yu Zhining lay on the couch for a long time, but he couldn't fall asleep because of something on his mind.

After all, General Cheng's operation today made Yu Zhining unable to settle down.

Especially when thinking about the great changes that took place in Jiangdu Palace in the past that caused Emperor Sui Yang to die here, the more I think about it, the more guilty I feel.

Even though His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had already left Jiangdu Palace under the persuasion of himself and General Cheng.

Yu Zhining, who was tossing and turning and having trouble sleeping, simply put on his outer clothes, got up and came to the table.

The attendant who was woken up hurriedly came over and lit the candlestick on the head, and was about to ask what happened to his master.

At this moment, a faint noise was heard in the distance.

With a start, Yu Zhining jumped up immediately, rushed forward and pushed open the door forcefully.

When he saw the flames rising into the sky from the southwest, his expression changed drastically.

The ominous cloud in his heart seemed to have finally become a reality at this moment, and Yu Zhining felt relieved.

"Come here, take the old man's saber, and immediately send an order to ask Deputy Gu to send people to control the fire, ring the gong, and order everyone not to make noise and run around!"

It's a pity that Yu Zhining was too far away from the place where the fire started, and the southwest direction of Dongcheng was already in chaos at this moment.

From time to time, black shadows would rush out from the narrow alleys, and stern sword lights would chop down the panicked and helpless Eastern Palace attendants and subordinates.

There were also the Forbidden Army of the Eastern Palace rushing over, launching a counterattack against the masked black-clothed assassins.

The sound of startling gongs, the flames soaring into the sky, and the screams of people soon resounded throughout the entire east city of Jiangdu Palace.

Lying in his clothes, Zhang Xuansu, who was snoring like thunder, was awakened by the rapid knock on the door.

More and more officials and entourages of the Eastern Palace were awakened, and soon everyone realized that something was wrong, and it was clear that there were still people taking advantage of the chaos to kill people.

The entire East City is really in chaos.

And at this juncture, the flames soaring into the sky also alarmed the Forbidden Army of the Eastern Palace in Jiangdu Palace and the elite left guards stationed outside the palace.

Having already sent the prince back to the pier, he rushed back again. Not long after he lay down, General Cheng, who was startled by the news of the chaos in Dongcheng, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with lingering concern.

"Marshal, there are changes in the east city. Someone set fire to the city, and someone killed people in the city. Do we need reinforcements?"

Zhong Lang, who was in charge of night duty, hurried over and reported loudly.

"What are you panicking about? No matter how chaotic the East City is, my Zuo Tunwei will never mess up."

"You lead people immediately, open the north and south gates of the east city, and let the people in the city escape outside the city.

All those who escaped were detained by the commander on the spot, and no one was allowed to escape. "

"Order the other battalions to block the four gates of Jiangdu Palace for this commander, and strictly prohibit entry and exit."

"I'd like to see, what **** is it, who dares to provoke me."

"Marshal, shall we not enter Jiangdu Palace?"

"Don't worry, the commander-in-chief has already made arrangements. Even if there are villains in Jiangdu Palace, His Royal Highness will not be disturbed."

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Yuchi Baoqing rushed to Fenglin Palace immediately after the change in the east city, within about Zhuxiang's time.

He ordered the imperial guards of the Eastern Palace to surround the entire Fenglin Palace.

The Jiangdu palace guards who were originally guarding here were all driven away by Yuchi Baoqing's order, and they were not allowed to approach.

Ning Zhong, who was standing stupidly in the bright place in a daze, seemed very nervous at the moment, until he saw the fat and strong Yuchi Baoqing coming, and he was relieved.

After saluting to Yuchi Baoqing, he deliberately said loudly.

"General Yuchi is here to guard you. Our family will go in and out to appease Your Highness."

"Eunuch Lao Ning is here." Yuchi Baoqing, who came here with Ma Li, was not used to acting, but he still cooperated very stiffly.

Turning around, he looked at those standing under the steps, all holding swords and spears, and looked vigilantly at the Forbidden Army of the Eastern Palace on the periphery.

At this moment, another group of forbidden troops rushed over, and this group of forbidden troops was only dozens of people, but all of them were sword and shield fighters.

Although it is not the huge infantry shield above the sand battle, but Yishui's hand-platooned round shield, but the arrival of these sword and shield hands makes the Eastern Palace Guards with spears feel a little more complete.

Soon, more than 20 shooters who came one after another were directly ordered by Yuchi Baoqing, and they all shrank to the steps of Fenglin Palace.

Accompanied by Yuchi Baoqing's yelling like thunder, soon, the defense of Fenglin Palace was completed.

And farther away are those Jiangdu palace guards who were driven away.

They didn't stay away, but stayed not far away, discussing in a low voice, very dissatisfied with the brutal and rude of this group of Eastern Palace Imperial Guards.

And at this moment, a large number of over a hundred palace guards walked towards this side quickly, and Xiao Gongjian was at the forefront.

"His Royal Highness, Your Royal Highness..." Xiao Gongjian, who was walking quickly while calling loudly, soon appeared in Yuchi Baoqing's sight.

"Stop the visitor, don't come near!" Seeing this scene, Yuchi Baoqing's face sank, and his voice was like thunder.

The loud stern voice made the Xiao Gongjian's footsteps stagnate, and he turned around, after hearing the urging sound behind him.

Xiao Gongjian gritted his teeth and stomped his feet, and suddenly pointed like a sword, pointing directly at Yuchi Baoqing, the son of Yuchi Gong, the first fierce general of the Tang Dynasty, standing on the steps of Fenglin Palace with a copy of the spear.

"General Yuchi, quickly order someone to make way. I am here to defend Fenglin Palace under the orders of General Cheng."

"If General Yuchi continues to obstruct you, don't blame me for suspecting that you, General Yuchi, have ulterior motives to imprison His Highness the Crown Prince."

"...Bastard!" Yuchi Baoqing bristled immediately, pointing forward with a lance.

"Dog thief, dare to insult a certain family!"

At this moment, Ning Zhong stepped out from the door, and the sharp and piercing voice of the eunuch, the confidant of His Royal Highness, instantly spread into the commotion crowd.

They have already reached this point, they have already met each other frankly, how could Xiao Gongjian, who was just shivering for the last time, dare to give up?

Even if he wants to give up~lightnovelpub.net~that group of brutal dead soldiers, not only will he not let him go, but he will not let go of his family.

At this moment, the palace guards who had been clamored for a while heard this, and couldn't help slowing down their steps.

Xiao Gongjian took a deep breath and took two steps forward, shouting loudly.

"His Royal Highness is resting. General Yuchi is in charge of guarding Fenglin Palace. Supervisor Xiao, it's none of your business here."

"Since His Highness the Crown Prince ordered, then please allow me, Eunuch Ning, to enter the palace for an audience."

"Master Xiao, are you deaf? We all say that His Highness the Crown Prince is resting." Ning Zhong's expression darkened suddenly, and he said sternly.

Xiao Gongjian froze, at this time, the palace guard general named Lu Da suddenly shouted sharply.

"Since such a big incident happened in Jiangdu Palace, His Highness the Crown Prince is invited to show up to reassure the army."

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