Rebirth of a Stunning Beauty (Complete) - 21

~Chapter One: A Coup?; Seizing Power, Section One~

The Third Young Master looked at Song Qing, who was fast asleep in his arms, her beautiful face still glistening with tears.

Gently wiping away her tears, he carried her into her boudoir, carefully placing her on the bed and covering her with the blankets. Then, he tiptoed out of the room, closing the door behind him.

Descending from the pavilion and into the courtyard in front, the Third Young Master looked up at the starry sky. The stars twinkled, and a crescent moon hung in the air, slowly releasing its pale blue light.

"Do you truly love Qing'er?" Jin Guixian's voice suddenly sounded behind the Third Young Master. He turned around and looked at the elderly man with gray hair and a weary expression under the starlight and moonlight.

"Yes," the Third Young Master answered without hesitation.

Jin Guixian walked to his side, standing shoulder to shoulder with him. Looking up at the distant night sky, he asked, "What do you love about her? Her beauty? Her talent? Or do you want to marry her, take over the Song family, and inherit their wealth?"

The Third Young Master chuckled, not answering but asking instead, "How large is the Song family's wealth?"

Jin Guixian replied, "Countless. While not as wealthy as a country, it's enough for one person to squander for three lifetimes."

The Third Young Master shook his head, saying, "Mr. Jin, you underestimate me. To tell you the truth, my real name isn't Qin San. My name is actually Qin Ren. My father is Qin Xiaoyao of the Xiaoyao Manor in Jiangnan. I imagine Mr. Jin has heard of the vast wealth and power of my Qin family, hasn't he?" "With the Qin family's wealth, why would I covet the Song family's fortune?"

Upon hearing this, Jin Guixian's face turned cold. He said, "You are Qin Ren? You are the third young master of the Qin family, the peerless lecherous demon wanted by the martial arts world three years ago?"

The third young master chuckled and said, "That's me. However, I am not worthy of the title 'peerless lecherous demon.'"

Jin Guixian said coldly, "Rumors in the martial arts world can't be entirely baseless, can they? I don't want to meddle in the affairs of the martial arts world, but if you dare to do anything evil to Qing'er, don't blame me for being ruthless! You can leave now, the Song family doesn't welcome you!"

The third young master asked in surprise, "Huh, when did you become able to represent the Song family and say that you don't welcome me? Qing'er already knows my identity, and she doesn't seem to care." "Seeing this, Master Jin has a whole host of opinions. Doesn't this seem like he's trying to take over the family business? Could it be that Master Jin wants to take control of the Song family?"

Jin Guixian angrily retorted, "Stop spouting nonsense! Old Song and I were sworn brothers. Now that Old Song and several of my brothers have passed away, it is my responsibility to take care of Old Song's widow and orphans! You, Qin Ren, are a notorious scoundrel in the martial arts world. How could I allow Qing'er to associate with you?"

The Third Young Master nodded and said, "Master Jin is upright, and I admire you. Please forgive my previous rudeness. But does Master Jin know that I am Qing'er's only confidant in this world? When Master Song was alive, he promised Qing'er the right to choose her own husband. Now that Master Song has passed away, does Master Jin think he can take back his last wish on behalf of Master Song?" "What do you mean ?"

Jin Guixian said angrily. "That's not what I meant! It's just that Qing'er can choose anyone, but not you

, you lecherous devil!" The Third Young Master smiled bitterly and said helplessly, "I didn't expect my reputation as Qin Ren to be so tarnished! But it doesn't matter, I don't care. Master Jin, let me tell you something else. Song Gong's 'Dragon's Roar' is already in my hands. I am the chosen one, and neither the Song family nor the world recognizes me as their master. Master Jin, what do you think about this?"

Jin Guixian's face turned ashen, and he glared at the Third Young Master through gritted teeth: "'Dragon's Roar' has fallen into your hands? Did you kill Old Song and seize 'Dragon's Roar'?" As he spoke, his fists clenched, his knuckles turning white and cracking.

The Third Young Master shook his head and said, "I didn't kill Lord Song. Last night, assassins caused a ruckus in the Forbidden City. My elder brother Qin Feng and I heard the commotion and rushed to investigate, only to encounter an assassin dressed as 'Tiger's Roar,' who killed Lord Song and four of the Five Friends of Lingnan. My elder brother and I immediately tried to intercept the assassin, but Lord Jin also knew that Tiger's Roar was a top-tier celestial warrior. How could my elder brother and I, with only flesh and blood, withstand Tiger's Roar? Just when things were critical, 'Dragon's Roar' suddenly descended from the sky, devouring my lifeblood and recognizing me as its master. Fortunately, Dragon's Roar appeared in time, allowing my elder brother and me to fight the assassin and severely injure him, severing the tendons in his two legs. But that assassin was truly..." "Impressive! Even severely injured, he still had the strength to escape. My elder brother and I fought with all our might, but we couldn't stop him. Later, we learned that the assassin was actually Ximen Wudi, the leader of the Demonic Sect and the number one expert in the world! Moreover, he had been posing as Hua An, the tutor of the Crown

Prince, and had been hiding in the capital for over a decade. By the time my elder brother and I investigated and tried to capture Ximen Wudi, he had already escaped!" The Third Young Master lied without batting an eye. He couldn't tell Jin Guixian about joining forces with Ximen Wudi to kill the Qin Emperor and massacre the Imperial Guards. He also had to change the story of obtaining the Dragon's Roar. With this fabricated story, the Third Young Master completely absolved himself of any involvement in the matter.

Jin Guixian said, "Why should I believe you?"

The Third Young Master replied, "If you don't believe me, shouldn't you believe my brother Qin Feng? My elder brother is the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice and a royal secret agent, highly favored by the Emperor, and utterly loyal to the Great Qin. He was with me all night last night. How could I possibly commit the heinous act of killing Lord Longyin and destroying the pillar of the Great Qin in front of him? Moreover, with the martial arts skills of Lord Longyin and the four seniors of the Lingnan Four Friends, how could I possibly kill them? If you think I killed Lord Song first and then seized Longyin, you are overestimating me! Tell me, Lord Song had Longyin protecting him, so why would I kill him and then seize Longyin?"

Jin Guixian thought about it again and again, feeling that what the Third Young Master said made a lot of sense. However, he still felt that something was amiss, as if something had been overlooked. After careful consideration, Jin Guixian finally realized that Longyin had broken free of its seal on its own first, and Song Wu and the others had gone to chase after Longyin.

According to the Third Young Master, Long Yin appeared at the scene of Song Wu's death after Song Wu was killed, indicating that Long Yin was likely not far from the scene, or even in the air above it. So why didn't Long Yin come to save its master when Song Wu was about to die? Why did it wait until Qin Ren appeared before descending from the sky and acknowledging Qin Ren as its master?

Recalling the strange behavior of Long Yin when the Third Young Master first appeared in front of the Song family mansion in the capital, and the strange behavior of Long Yin last night when it disobeyed Song Wu and broke free of its seal, flying towards the palace, Jin Guixian finally realized that Long Yin didn't acknowledge its master after Song Wu's death, but rather betrayed its master and embraced a new one before Song Wu's death!

And the person who caused Long Yin to betray its master and embrace a new one must be the Third Young Master of the Qin family before him!

Long Yin's breaking free of its seal last night must have been in response to its new master's call!

Furthermore, the Heavenly Soldiers never acknowledge a new master while their former master is still alive. However, as beings hailed as creations of the gods, they possess a subtle sensitivity to the will of Heaven. Their premature recognition of a new master suggests they already knew Song Wu's death was imminent.

Since Long Yin had already harbored rebellious intentions, the one who killed Song Wu was indeed not the Third Young Master of the Qin family. But why would Qin Ren lie? What unspeakable secret lies hidden within?

Jin Guixian took a deep breath and said, "I can believe you didn't kill Old Song. But you must tell me the truth about last night!"

The Third Young Master remained silent for a long time before saying, "You really want to know?"

Jin Guixian nodded and said decisively, "The whole truth!"

The Third Young Master said, "Alright, I'll tell you. Last night, when my elder brother and I fought with Ximen Wudi, he said he had successfully assassinated the Emperor. Although the palace hasn't held a funeral today, and the news hasn't spread, I estimate that the Empress Dowager and the Prime Minister will only announce the Emperor's death after they are ready to establish Crown Prince Hai as the new emperor."

The Third Young Master wouldn't tell the truth. Rebellion was acceptable, but if he admitted to participating in the assassination attempt in the capital, even if he successfully seized power, he wouldn't be able to control the emperor.

Killing the emperor was a taboo. Even if everyone knew you did it, you couldn't admit it; you had to find a scapegoat. At least logically, you had to be able to stand your ground.

Jin Guixian immediately exclaimed in shock, "What? The Emperor has passed away?"

Last night, the Qin Emperor perished, but the palace kept the news under wraps. Although tens of thousands of Imperial Guards and Imperial Bodyguards knew of his death, a palace decree forbade anyone to divulge even a single word; their entire family would be executed. Therefore, despite the great commotion in the capital today, no one outside knew of it except for the Third Young Master and a few others who witnessed the events last night.

Furthermore, with martial law in place, news from the outside world couldn't reach the capital. In addition, the Demonic Sect had completely controlled and blocked all the post stations, communication channels, and beacon towers between the Northern Frontier and the capital. Thus, despite the Northern Barbarians having entered the pass, not a single messenger had come to report it. The people of the capital were still filled with fear and anxiety about the assassin; apart from the Third Young Master and Qin Feng, no one knew that the capital was about to be besieged by a large army!

The Third Young Master slowly exhaled, nodded, and said, "Yes, His Majesty has passed away, and the Great Qin Empire is on the verge of collapse."

Jin Guixian angrily retorted, "How could you utter such treasonous words?"

The Third Young Master sneered and said, "If I were to tell you that Ximen Wudi also revealed to my elder brother and me that Prince Su of the Northern Frontier has colluded with the Hu tribes and is leading an army of 500,000 to attack the capital, would you still think what I said is treasonous?"

Jin Guixian trembled, and said with great difficulty, "You... what did you say?"

The Third Young Master shook his head and said, "There's no need to repeat myself. I'm not joking. Everything is the truth, it's just that you don't know it yet. The Great Qin Empire is on the verge of collapse, but I refuse to sit idly by and wait for my doom! Those lucky ones in the capital..." Those nobles who escaped last night's calamity are probably still busy arranging for a new ruler and seizing power, right? Who cares about what's happening outside? Hmph, the Qin dynasty's reign is over!

Jin Guixian shook his head and said, "Impossible, impossible..."

The Third Young Master ignored Jin Guixian and continued, "The Great Qin is finished, the world is in chaos. Hehe, I promised Qing'er that I would use this beautiful land as a dowry to marry her... Haha... I don't want any fame in this life, I only want to win a smile from my beloved! Using the vast land to win a smile from a beauty is quite a delightful thing!"

Jin Guixian looked at the Third Young Master in disbelief and murmured, "Crazy... You're crazy!" The

Third Young Master turned to look at Jin Guixian, his pupils gradually turning blood-red and icy. Through his pupils, Jin Guixian saw frozen plains, blood-stained earth, mountains of white bones, red clouds and black lightning, and a blood-handed Asura laughing wildly on the mountaintop!

Jin Guixian cried out, flying back ten feet. His hand trembled as he pointed at the Third Young Master, his voice trembling, "You...you are...the Asura Demon Eye mentioned in Taigong Wang's commentary!"

The Third Young Master smiled and nodded, the icy wind in his eyes vanishing completely. He slowly said, "Master Jin, do you still think I'm crazy?"

Jin Guixian roared hoarsely, "The empire that Old Song and the Emperor fought side-by-side, I will never allow you to let it crumble!" With that, he pounced on the Third Young Master, his fists raining down on him. In an instant, he unleashed one hundred and eight punches, one hundred and eight white, misty fist energies striking the Third Young Master from afar, creating a deafening roar.

The Third Young Master chuckled, casually drawing a large circle with his left hand. A transparent ripple, like water on a surface, emanated from his palm, encircling the one hundred and eight fist energies. The energies were absorbed completely, like mud entering the sea.

The Third Young Master said, "This is the balanced and gentle way of Heaven." With that, he suddenly struck Jin Guixian with a palm strike. The force of his palm, like a thunderclap, pierced the air and struck Jin Guixian's fist.

With a deafening roar, Jin Guixian's fist trembled violently, the internal energy gathered within it completely shattered and dissipated. His body, as if struck by lightning, shuddered violently, then he coughed up a mouthful of black blood and collapsed to his knees.

"This is the domineering way of defying the heavens with force." The Third Young Master said calmly, slowly walking towards Jin Guixian: "I possess both the Way of Heaven and the Way of Domination, and I also have the Demonic Eye of Asura. Now that Longyin has recognized me as its master, I have enough strength to carve out a piece of the fat flesh of this Great Qin. I want to marry Qing'er and give her the world as a dowry. How can you allow me to destroy such a lofty ambition? Moreover..."

The Third Young Master walked to Jin Guixian's side and stretched out a hand to him, "You once said that the world of Great Qin was conquered by Duke Song and King Ying. King Ying was emperor for decades, and now that he is dead, what right does his descendant have to be emperor? Now it should be the Song family's turn. I am Qing'er's destined husband. If this world does not belong to me, then to whom?"

Jin Guixian looked at the Third Young Master's smiling face. He knew that behind the Third Young Master's smile was a cold killing intent.

The Third Young Master possesses both the Way of Heaven and the Way of Domination. The Way of Heaven is benevolent and harmonious, while the Way of Domination is ruthless and violent. A wise ruler must possess both benevolence and domination. The ability to turn one's back on someone is an essential quality of a wise ruler. One hour they might be eating and drinking together, calling each other brothers, and the next they might stab you in the heart. Jin Guixian believed the Third Young Master was absolutely capable of such a thing.

Jin Guixian looked at the Third Young Master's outstretched hand. It was a hand with large, thick knuckles, a hand with overwhelming power, a hand that could cover the sky. Jin Guixian knew that if he reached out to the Third Young Master now, it would be tantamount to declaring his acceptance of the Third Young Master, declaring his approval of the Third Young Master's entry into the Song family, and declaring his willingness to betray the Qin Empire with the Third Young Master and create a new world. In that case, he could live.

But if he refused to shake hands with the Third Young Master, it would be tantamount to declaring his unwillingness to conspire with the Third Young Master. However, he already knew the Third Young Master's secret and ambition. If he did not shake hands with the Third Young Master, what awaited him was a fate of being reduced to ashes.

Jin Guixian looked at the Third Young Master's hand, repeatedly thinking about his words: "The Qin Dynasty was built by Duke Song and King Ying side by side. King Ying reigned for decades, but now that he's dead, what right do his descendants have to be emperors again? Now it's the Song family's turn!

Now it's the Song family's turn! Now it's the Song family's turn! Now it's the Song family's turn!"

Jin Guixian took a deep breath, slowly and solemnly extending his hand to the Third Young Master, and firmly grasped it.

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In an underground altar in a small mountain village, the Demonic Sect's headquarters, "Wind Blade Frost Sword" Gu Changkong and the four "Heinous" Demon Envoys stood in the main hall of the altar. Four hundred elite disciples from the three sects and five halls stood on either side of the hall.

Hundreds of candles were lit in the dimly lit hall, but even this light could not illuminate every corner of the vast space. The entire hall appeared indescribably eerie and sinister.

Gu Changkong glanced at the high throne beneath the demon god statue on the altar, pursed his lips, and whispered to Yuan Zui, the eldest of the four demon envoys, "We've been waiting for an hour, why hasn't the Supreme One come out yet? What is it that he summoned us so late?"

Yuan Zui shook his head and said, "I don't know either. By the way, who exactly is that old man ringing the bell at the village entrance? The Supreme One seems to call him 'Yuan Fang Gong'..."

Gu Changkong shook his head and said, "That old man has been guarding the village entrance at the main altar since I joined this sect. If the Supreme One hadn't called him 'Yuan Fang Gong,' I still wouldn't know his name. Speaking of which, that old man seems to have a grudge against Qin Xiaoyao and Tie Kongshan! The Supreme One even ordered him to take revenge."

Yuan Zui chuckled and said, "That wretched old man, does he even deserve to seek revenge against Qin Xiaoyao and Tie Kongshan?"

Gu Changkong said: “Don’t underestimate him. He’s the envoy of the Southern Kingdom, wielding a two-hundred-pound bell hammer. The sound of the bell can travel all the way into the mountains; his skill is quite formidable!”

Yuan Zui laughed. “In my opinion, that old man’s skill is at most about the same as yours or mine. A two-hundred-pound bell hammer would be a piece of cake for us, wouldn’t it? Heh, Yuan Fang Gong, that’s a pretty good name…”

Gu Changkong nodded with a grin, then suddenly seemed to remember something and exclaimed, “I know!”

Yuan Zui asked, “What do you know?”

Gu Changkong said solemnly, “The former leader of the largest gang in the world, the Northern Moon Worship Sect, and the number one expert in the world, who once single-handedly defeated Iron Hand, Eastern Madman, and Western Howling Sky, killed Blood Madman and Luo Howling Sky, and severely injured Iron Sky Mountain, was none other than Zuo Yuanfang!”

Yuan Zui was horrified upon hearing this. Just as he was about to ask what was going on, Yuan E whispered beside him, "Silence! The Supreme One is coming out!"

Gu Changkong and Yuan Zui looked up and saw a pair of blood-red wings come into view.

~Chapter 1: Forcing the Emperor?; Seizing Power, Section 2~

A pair of blood-red wings emerged from behind the Supreme Throne on the altar. The wings were made entirely of metal blades, each blade flowing with a blood-red light, as if they were living beings.

Then, the wings slowly flapped, and a surging current of air emanated from the wings, transforming into thousands of tiny yet powerful currents that swept through the entire hall.

The candlelight in the hall flickered for a while, and most of it went out, making the already dim hall even darker.

The candles that were fortunate enough to remain were also forced to shrink abruptly by an inexplicable pressure, becoming only the size of soybeans.

Those wings seemed to possess boundless majesty; with each flap, besides generating air currents, there were also deep, powerful tiger roars, accompanied by a faint metallic scraping sound.

Then, a figure wearing a tiger mask, with its chest and back completely covered in blood-red and black-patterned armor, rose from behind the supreme throne, hovering in mid-air, its wings slowly flapping.

The boundless pressure reached its peak the moment that figure rose. The four hundred elite disciples were the first to kneel on the ground, followed by Gu Changkong and the four "heinous" demon envoys, who also knelt down, their heads almost touching the ground, not daring to look at the figure even once. Ximen Wudi was used to appearing and disappearing unpredictably, so Gu Changkong and the others were not surprised when he suddenly appeared from behind the supreme throne.

"Welcome, Supreme One! Supreme One is invincible and mighty, your tiger roars cover the world, Supreme One will reign for eternity and unify the world!" Gu Changkong and the others naturally knew that those wings and armor were the Heavenly Warrior Tiger Roar. While terrified by the tiger's roar, he didn't forget to offer his usual flattery.

"The world is about to descend into chaos, and powerful figures abound. In such times, strength reigns supreme. Considering the formidable strength of the Qin and Tie families, no one but myself can rival them. If they were to join forces, even if I were invincible, victory would be uncertain. Therefore, I will soon go into seclusion to cultivate and comprehend the highest realm of the 'God-Slaying Heart Sutra' and the 'Immortal-Slaying Treasure Scroll,' the 'God-Slaying and Immortal-Slaying Great Art.'" A voice, ethereal and unpredictable, like a demonic whisper from the deepest hell, echoed in the hall. This was the same voice Ximen Wudi used when he was feigning supernatural powers.

"Your Excellency, if you go into seclusion, how will our sect's important affairs be handled? Young Master Su and the Hu Clan general are about to arrive. Who will contact Master Wuhar, the Hu Clan's commander?" Gu Changkong asked boldly.

"I have taken the Holy Maiden as my adopted daughter and have imparted to her the divine skills of the 'Destroying God Heart Sutra' and the 'Immortal Slaying Treasure Register.' During my seclusion, everything will be handled by the Holy Maiden, and she need not concern herself with me. All disciples of this sect must be absolutely obedient to the Holy Maiden, treating her as if she were my own. Any negligence will be considered an offense against me, and I will punish her with the sect's cruel punishments upon my return. The matter of contacting the Hu tribe's commander will also be handled by the Holy Maiden. In the future, Young Master Su's military power will be handed over to the Holy Maiden, and she will be in charge of leading troops into battle. You should all do your utmost to assist the Holy Maiden and obey her orders."

Gu Changkong mustered his courage again and said tremblingly, "However, there has never been a tradition of women leading troops in the army. Young Master Su's military power should rightfully be taken over by the Supreme One. If it is given to the Holy Maiden, I fear that the disciples of this sect and the soldiers in the army will not be convinced..."

"Gu Changkong, do you dare to doubt my decision?"

The calm voice sounded like a thunderbolt to Gu Changkong. To doubt the Supreme of the Demonic Sect was to have one's eyes gouged out, nose cut off, ears gouged out, and one hand and one foot severed! If the Supreme were to casually convict him of such a crime, Gu Changkong would be worse off than dead.

Gu Changkong trembled as he said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me! I would never dare to doubt you in the slightest! My loyalty to you is as clear as the sun and moon! I will obey your orders, Your Majesty, and follow the Holy Maiden's every command. If she commands me to go east, I will never go west; if she commands me to kill, I will never set fire; if she commands me to hang myself, I will never slit my throat... Holy Maiden..."

"Enough! You certainly know how to use words to express your loyalty. I will not hold this against you for now, but we'll see how you perform in the future! Don't think that just because I am in seclusion, I will be completely unaware of the outside world. The Holy Maiden has special methods to report to me on matters outside the world. This matter is decided. I will begin my seclusion immediately. You all wait here for the Holy Maiden to give you a lecture!"

With that, the figure with the tiger's roar slowly descended from the sky, folded its wings, and disappeared behind the throne.

Seeing that the Supreme Being had not instructed them to rise, Gu Changkong and the others dared not stand up on their own and remained kneeling respectfully on the ground, awaiting the Holy Maiden.

Not long after, Hua Rong, dressed in a plain white dress, gracefully stepped out from a side door to the left of the Supreme Being's throne on the altar. She walked to the Supreme Being's throne, looked at the people kneeling on the ground, and a smug smile appeared on her face.

"Please rise, everyone." Hua Rong announced with a smile that everyone should rise. Gu Changkong and the others said in unison, "Thank you, Holy Maiden!"

After Gu Changkong and the others stood up, Hua Rong glanced around from left to right. Seeing that everyone, including Gu Changkong and the four demon envoys, had their heads down and dared not look at her, she couldn't help but laugh and say, "What do you all mean by this? Although I, the Holy Maiden, am acting as the sect leader in place of the Supreme One, I am not so terrifying as to be fearsome, am I? You can hold your heads high in front of the Supreme One, so why are you so reserved in front of me? Could it be... that my appearance is truly unbearable to look at?"

Gu Changkong and the others hurriedly raised their heads, glanced at the Holy Maiden quickly, and then quickly lowered their heads again. Gu Changkong flattered, "So that the Holy Maiden may know, the Holy Maiden is a beauty of unparalleled grace, a celestial being. How dare we mortals defile her with our gaze?"

Yuan Zui added, "The Holy Maiden is the adopted daughter of the Supreme One. When the Supreme One ascends the throne, the Holy Maiden will be the eldest princess. The Supreme One has no children, so the position of Crown Prince will undoubtedly belong to the Holy Maiden. Who says a woman cannot be an empress? The Holy Maiden will be an empress in the future. Anyone who dares to utter a single word against her, I, Yuan Zui, will be the first to chop them to pieces!"

The Yuan brothers were always of one mind, and the remaining three immediately shouted, "Eldest brother is absolutely right! Anyone who dares to object to the Holy Maiden becoming empress, we, the Yuan brothers, will all go together and chop them into pieces to make human flesh buns to feed the dogs!"

Hua Rong covered her mouth with her long sleeves, giggling sweetly. Her clear, melodious laughter, like the tinkling of a mountain stream, echoed in the hall. Gu Changkong and the others felt weak all over, their hearts pounding, and they dared not look up at her any longer.

"Since you all think so highly of me, then I will certainly do my utmost to lead you all in sweeping away the Great Qin Empire for the Supreme One, and conquering its beautiful lands! After this is accomplished, you will all be founding heroes in the new empire! Are you all willing to follow me and build this unparalleled feat?"

Gu Changkong, the four demon envoys, and the four hundred elite disciples immediately raised their arms and shouted, "We are willing to follow you with our lives, entrusting you with our fate! Sweep away the Great Qin and establish a new empire!"

Hua Rong's beautiful face, so stunning it would make the sun and moon blush, radiated a joyful and satisfied smile, seemingly moved by the loyalty of Gu Changkong and the others. However, a slight sneer appeared on her lips.

"To establish a new empire, first we must kill you shameless sycophants!" she thought coldly to herself.

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Morning of July 24th, 782nd year of the Great Qin Calendar, Tianjing City.

Having been brutally beaten by Qin Ni'er for "abandoning me to go and flirt with girls all night," the Third Young Master, rubbing his aching back, limped to Qiu Ruomei's room. Lying back on the bed, he hissed, "I just got home this morning and Ni'er dragged me to her room and beat me up. Sister Mei, come rub my back, it hurts..."

Qiu Ruomei was dressing her sleepy baby when she heard this and said calmly, "Aren't you wearing the Indestructible Golden Silk Armor? How could Ni'er possibly hurt you?"

The Third Young Master said bitterly, "Ni'er couldn't hurt me, but my cousin somehow got wind of it and suddenly barged in and poked me with her finger... You know, the Indestructible Golden Silk Armor doesn't protect every part completely; there are gaps at the seams on my waist, and my cousin's finger just happened to poke there..."

Qiu Ruomei chuckled and said, "If you ask me, they didn't hit you hard enough. You didn't come home for a day and two nights, and when you did, you smelled of other women. Who else would they hit if not you? Hmm, they should have swollen your face too, so you wouldn't have to rely on that face to fool women."

The Third Young Master cried bitterly, "Sister Mei, you're too cruel! I make a living off this face. Waaah, Sister Mei doesn't love me anymore. Baby, come here, let Daddy hug you and soothe Daddy's wounded heart..."

The baby giggled and jumped off the bed, its pink little feet mercilessly stomping on the Third Young Master's nose...

The Third Young Master: "Baby..." "Baby, a son who hits his father will be struck by lightning."

Baby: "But Mommy says that a hero who beats bad guys is doing a great deed."

Third Young Master: "Sister Mei, is this how you teach your son? There are no benefits to being a hero. You get no money, no women, and you have to be on guard against being killed by someone seeking revenge. I don't want Baby to grow up to be a stupid hero..."

Qiu Ruomei: "Who told you not to spend time with us, mother and son? You have so many women, you can't handle them all, can you? This is what they call 'Heaven's sins can be forgiven, but self-inflicted sins cannot be escaped.'

Third Young Master: "Heaven has no eyes..."

July 24th, noon, in front of the South Gate of Tianjing.

Qin Lei, Hua Linglong, and Wang Mazi rode their fast horses at breakneck speed to the South Gate and reined in their horses in front of the moat.

The three of them looked at the tightly closed city gate and the squads of imperial guards patrolling the city walls, and couldn't help but feel very strange.

Qin Lei said, "Although we've seen small and medium-sized rioters and rebel armies along the way, I haven't heard of any rebel army managing to fight their way all the way to the capital. Why are the city gates closed in broad daylight? Could it be that the capital is under martial law?"

Hua Linglong wiped a few drops of sweat from her forehead and said, "Maybe something big has happened in the capital! Never mind, Brother Lei, tell them to open the city gates. We've traveled such a long way, we're tired and hot, and I want to go home and take a shower as soon as possible!"

Qin Lei nodded and shouted loudly towards the top of the city gate, "Open the city gates quickly, we want to enter the city!"

The thunderous voice boomed in the sky above the city wall, and the imperial guards were immediately startled by Qin Lei, looking at him and his men nervously.

A city gate official stood atop the city wall and shouted, "Who are you? What are you doing in the capital? The capital is under martial law; entry and exit are strictly prohibited. You'd better wait until the martial law is lifted before entering the city!"

Qin Lei replied impatiently, "I am Qin Lei, the younger brother of Qin Feng, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice! This is Hua Linglong, the daughter of Grand Tutor Hua An! Our family is in the capital. What do you think we're doing here?"

The city gate official was taken aback. These two were both very influential figures, and both had impeccable political backgrounds; they couldn't afford to offend them.

At this time, the news that Grand Tutor Hua was the leader of the Demonic Sect hadn't spread yet, and Qin Feng and the Third Young Master had kept Grand Tutor Hua's disappearance from his residence a secret. Apart from their own people, no one knew that Grand Tutor Hua had already vanished from the capital. The reason was simple: Qin Lei's woman was Grand Tutor Hua's daughter. If word got out that Grand Tutor Hua was Ximen Wudi, Hua Linglong would be in danger.

"Do you have any evidence to prove your identities?" The city gate official was quite conscientious; in this sensitive period, even the slightest mistake could not be tolerated.

"Evidence?" Qin Lei was taken aback and looked at Hua Linglong: "What evidence do you have?"

Hua Linglong said, "What evidence? I can't keep my father with me all the time and have him testify for me, can I?"

Qin Lei nodded and said, "That's right, I can't keep my elder brother with me all the time either... Ah, I've got it! Let's try telepathy to call my elder brother out!"

With that, Qin Lei gathered his inner energy, leaped from his horse, and soared into the air at a height of nearly thirty zhang, far exceeding the height of the city wall. He levitated in the air with his own inner energy, shouting loudly into the city, "Big brother, it's me, the second brother! I've come to the capital! They dare not let me in, come and get me! Big... brother, brother, brother, brother... I'm the... second, second, second, second..." His

thunderous voice boomed outwards, and the imperial guards on the city walls, seeing Lei Shao hovering in the air like a demon god, roaring with a voice like thunder, were all terrified, their faces ashen.

Such power was something they had never seen before, let alone heard of! Several timid ones had already collapsed to the ground in fear.

Hua Linglong, Wang Mazi, and Qin Lei's mounts on the ground neighed loudly in fright and reared up. Qin Lei's mount, uncontrolled, bolted away. Hua Linglong and Wang Mazi's mounts retreated more than thirty feet, and it took the two of them a great deal of effort to control the horses and calm them down.

Hua Linglong covered her ears on the ground, pouting and muttering to herself, "Such a loud voice, and he didn't even warn me before yelling. He almost scared me off my horse..."

Wang Mazi chuckled inwardly and said, "Young Madam, the Second Young Master has always had a loud voice. When he was little, the tigers and leopards in Lingyun Mountain never beat him in a shouting contest."

Hua Linglong nodded, "Yes, when he sleeps, his snoring is so loud it could crack the ceiling."

Wang Mazi shrank back, smiling sheepishly as he looked away. He dared not continue the conversation. The Young Madam was so outspoken; he couldn't very well echo her, could he?

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Fifty miles outside Tianjing City, a large caravan was slowly moving forward.

This caravan was the moving team from Xiaoyao Manor!

Qin Xiaoyao, sitting in the first carriage of the caravan, suddenly frowned, leaned out the window, and asked Liu Duanhun, who was dozing off on his donkey with his neck hunched and hands in his sleeves, "Is someone practicing singing outside?"

Liu Duanhun opened his cloudy eyes, listened carefully for a while, and nodded, "Yes, sir, it sounds like someone is singing a folk song."

Qin Xiaoyao frowned and said, "It's not good, there's no rhythm at all." He then called out to the carriage following behind, "Xiaoyan, play a tune and sing a song to entertain them!" "Let's cheer everyone up! Everyone's so bored these days!"

Du Xiaoyan's sweet voice came from the carriage: "Yes, Uncle Qin." As she spoke, a few tinkling sounds like spring water rang out, accompanied by beautiful music. Du Xiaoyan's clear and sweet singing voice came from the carriage: "When will the moon be clear and bright? I raise my cup to ask the blue sky, I wonder how old Chang'e is tonight? I want to ride the wind and embrace you, but I fear the jade palace is too cold at such a height..."

Qin Xiaoyao listened, swaying his head and tapping his hands on his thigh, occasionally humming along. He smiled at his wife, Tie Ling'er, who was sitting opposite him, and said, "You know, my third son is truly a man of both literary and martial talents. Not only is he skilled in martial arts, but his talent is also outstanding. Listen to the song Xiaoyan is singing now; it's the lyrics and music he wrote."

Tie Ling'er rolled her eyes at Qin Xiaoyao and said, "Yes, the third son is good at literature, but all he thinks about is women. Listen to this, 'I wonder how many nights Chang'e in the heavens has lived? I want to ride the wind and embrace you…' What kind of lyrics are these? Humph, a philandering father raises a philandering son…"

Qin Xiaoyao said seriously, "Ling'er, you're wrong. I'm much more upright than the third son. You see …" "I only have you as my wife, but as for mistresses, not counting those outside, just the ones we brought to the capital this time, there are already seven! Alas, Heaven is blind! How could such an upright man like Qin Xiaoyao have such a philandering son?"

Tie Ling'er chuckled and said softly, "Xiaoyao, fighting thirteen women in one night, how impressive that was!"

Qin Xiaoyao said smugly, "Thirteen is nothing! I was holding back... uh... Ling'er, I'm sorry, I was wrong, please go easy on me, oh... ah ah ah ah ah..."

The melodious song was occasionally punctuated by a few discordant screams, adding a strange touch.

The capital was drawing ever closer.

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On Xuanwu Street, at the Qin residence, the Third Young Master and his family were having lunch.

Suddenly, the Third Young Master stopped eating, listened intently for a moment, and said, "Eldest Brother, it sounds like someone is calling you."

Qin Feng slowly put down his chopsticks, listened for a while, and said, "Who's calling me? It's clearly someone calling for the eldest brother, and their voice is really loud. But did I call for the eldest brother?"

The Third Young Master listened for a while longer and said, "Hmm, indeed, that person is calling for the eldest brother. Probably one of the underworld gang members calling for help."

Just as the two brothers were about to pick up their chopsticks again, they suddenly looked at each other and exclaimed in unison, "He calls himself the Second Brother!"

The Third Young Master said, "Damn, it's the Second Brother! Only his voice is so awful, I'd remember it even if he were ashes!"

The two brothers immediately threw down their bowls and chopsticks and rushed out of the Qin residence like a whirlwind.

"Has A Lei arrived? I have to go see him too," Tie Jian muttered to himself, stuffing the whole roast chicken into his pocket and striding out. Tie Xuanxuan called out from behind, "Big brother, keep an eye on Aren for me, don't let him sneak out to find women again!"

Tie Jian shouted, "Understood!"

The Third Young Master and Qin Feng strode towards the direction from which Qin Lei's voice came. To avoid questioning by the Imperial Guards and the Imperial Bodyguards, Qin Feng wore a secret agent's dragon badge on his belt, while the Third Young Master wore Qin Feng's vice minister's badge. Tie Jian, however, wore a cleanly gnawed roast chicken foot on his belt.

The Third Young Master and Qin Feng's lightness skills far surpassed Tie Jian's. When Tie Jian first left the Qin residence, he could still see the backs of the Third Young Master and Qin Feng, but after running for a while, they disappeared from sight.

Tie Jian gnawed on the roast chicken as he strode forward, and was soon spotted by a squad of Imperial Guards.

"Halt! What are you doing? Show me your ID! What? You didn't bring it? A student ID will do. What, you don't have one? Hmm, I can tell you're illiterate just by looking at you. What? You only graduated from elementary school? Graduating from elementary school means you're not illiterate?

What's that you're carrying in your pocket? Show it to me! Damn it, take it out now, or I'll charge you with obstructing official business and execute you on the spot! ...Hmm, that's a good boy. As a good citizen, you should cooperate with the Imperial Guards to maintain order in the capital!

Huh? Roast chicken? Tell me, where did this roast chicken come from? Did you bring it from home? If you brought it from home, why are you secretly carrying it in your pocket and running so fast? You must have stolen it from some big hotel!

Guards, arrest this thief and take him to the Ministry of Justice prison. I suspect this person is connected to the assassins from the Forbidden City last night. He stole the chicken to gather food for the assassins!" "We must use torture to extract a confession and find out his motive. See if he has any accomplices! If it's really related to the assassin, hmph... Confess and you'll be treated leniently, resist and you'll be punished severely! Take this chicken back as evidence in court!"

...

The Third Young Master and Qin Feng arrived at the South Gate without any hindrance.

Xuanwu Street is located in the center of the capital. The capital is vast and the terrain is open, so even though the two of them ran quickly and took a shortcut, it still took them about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to arrive.

By this time, Qin Lei was already exhausted from shouting. Using telepathy while suspended in the air was extremely taxing on

his internal energy! So Qin Lei had already landed on the ground, bent over and panting heavily. Hua Linglong gently patted his back and gently complained, "Brother Lei, why are you working so hard? You could have just shouted a few times quietly. Why wear yourself out? If you get hurt, I'll feel sorry for you."

Qin Lei held Hua Linglong's hand with gratitude and said, "Linglong, you're so good to me." "

Hua Linglong said sweetly, "Brother Lei~~ I'm already yours, if I don't treat you well, who will?"

Qin Lei sighed, "With a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for?" He gently pulled Hua Linglong into his arms...

On the city wall, Qin Feng and the Third Young Master silently watched the two below. The gatekeeper beside them cautiously asked, "Lord Qin, can we open the city gate now?"

Qin Feng coldly replied, "Let those two scoundrels stand in the sun for another two hours!"

~Chapter 1: A Coup?; Seizing Power, Section 3~

On the evening of July 24th, 782 of the Great Qin Calendar, the Xiaoyao Manor entered the capital. The three Qin brothers, separated for three years, reunited, and all of the three young masters' women were also gathered in the capital.

On the same day, the vanguard of the Northern Frontier army's cavalry captured three county towns outside the capital. When the messengers sent to request reinforcements passed through the post station leading to the capital, they were all wiped out by the disciples of the Demonic Sect.

After settling everything, the Qin family counted the number of people at dinner and found that one person was missing. After careful investigation, they found that it was Tie Jian who was missing. Qin Feng heard from Tie Xuanxuan that Tie Jian had chased after him and the three young masters when they left, and after a moment's thought, he understood.

Qin Feng went straight to the Ministry of Justice prison to retrieve the person. In the Ministry of Justice prison, they found Tie Jian surrounded by a group of jailers, devouring a roast chicken.

It turned out that although Tie Jian was bound hand and foot, no matter how the jailers tortured him, they couldn't harm a hair on his head. Often, the whips would burn before they even touched him, and the branding irons would melt into molten iron as soon as they touched his chest, yet Tie Jian remained completely unharmed.

And when Tie Jian used a little force to melt the iron chains binding him, the jailers treated him like royalty, just like they were now.

Seeing Qin Feng, Tie Jian chuckled and said, "Ah Feng, you've come at the right time! There are two whole roast chickens and three jars of old wine here. Come and drink and eat chicken with me!"

Qin Feng sighed helplessly and said, "My parents have arrived. Father said that my uncle sent word that he can arrive in the capital early tomorrow morning."

Tie Jian's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he said, "Your uncle and aunt have already arrived?" "Alright!" With that, he patted his behind and followed Qin Feng, swaggering out of the Ministry of Justice prison. Of course, he didn't forget to stuff the two roast chickens into his pocket before leaving.

Late at night on the 24th, Qin Xiaoyao, Tie Ling'er, the three Qin brothers, Qiao Wei, Uncle Li, the three killing gods, Tie Jian, and Qin Ni'er gathered in a small room in the Qin residence used for secret meetings. They sat around a round table, secretly discussing how to deal with the current situation.

Qin Xiaoyao and the others already knew everything that had happened in the capital recently. Qin Xiaoyao was also quite troubled by the sudden change in the situation. He was originally a carefree person, and although he moved to the capital for... To make it easier to maneuver and fight against the Demonic Sect, they never expected to encounter such a complex and dangerous situation.

The Demonic Sect's power in the capital no longer exists, but now they control an army. A regular army is many times stronger than any martial arts gang! Even the world's number one expert would have no choice but to flee in the face of hundreds of thousands of troops pressing in.

Qin Xiaoyao rubbed his temples, quite troubled, and said, "Ah Feng, Ah Ren, since you knew that the Northern Frontier army was about to press in, why didn't you inform your father earlier? I could have turned around and gone back to Jiangnan. Now the whole family is in the capital, and it's too late to leave..."

Qin Feng said, "Father, now that the situation has become like this, my third brother and I also bear some responsibility. We don't want to abandon the people of the capital and let them be abused by the Hu tribe."

The third young master said with a grin, "I'm not as righteous as my eldest brother. However, if we just abandon the capital and run away, the Demonic Sect's arrogance will only grow stronger." If they capture the capital, the Qin Dynasty will be utterly finished. Well, although the Qin Dynasty is practically finished now, at least it still has a legitimate royal family. Those commoners and scholars who haven't yet rebelled and still hold hope for the Qin imperial family still have someone to rely on. If the capital falls, the hearts and minds of the people will truly be in chaos.

Qin Xiaoyao frowned and said, "The Qin royal family is now only a name! You say that Prince Su has already defected to the Demonic Sect, and Prince Yu is far away in the East Sea. His ambitions are not small either. I'm afraid that as soon as the fighting starts here, Prince Yu will start a rebellion in the East Sea. In the capital, the Ying royal family is left with only the thirteen-year-old Crown Prince Hai and a group of ignorant princes and princesses. The court is full of treacherous officials. Is there any hope left for Great Qin? Ni'er, you are a princess. Tell me, does your Ying family still have any loyal, upright, and capable pillars?"

Qin Ni'er said indifferently, "Of the thirteen princes of the Ying family, only Prince Su and Prince Yu are capable. The others are all good-for-nothings." "Now that Young Master Su has joined the Demonic Sect and Young Master Yu is ambitious, if they can't be relied upon, how can anyone else be trusted? Crown Prince Hai is young and immoral, and Empress Jing, besides being adept at managing the harem, relies on Prime Minister Hou Meng and General Wang Ben for external affairs. Those two are top-tier treacherous villains, masters of plundering wealth and vying for power, but there's no hope of them governing the country or leading the army."

Qin Xiaoyao nodded, saying, "The military generals in the capital have been wiped out, leaving only three useless individuals. The civil officials are crippled, so it's one thing; they can still attend court in wheelchairs. But they all blindly follow Hou Meng's lead..." "The pillar of the nation, heh... it's actually Ximen Wudi in disguise. Great Qin, this time it truly is on the verge of collapse! Ah Feng, Ah Ren, at this point, to still be loyal to Great Qin is rather foolish!"

The Third Young Master smiled and took a sip of tea, saying, "Old man, did I tell my elder brother we would be loyal to Great Qin? At this time, shouldn't we be thinking about how to be loyal to ourselves? Old man, think about it, if we can help Great Qin defend this capital, how grateful will the people of the capital be to us? How will those people and scholars who uphold the legitimacy of the royal family treat us, the meritorious officials of the Qin royal family?"

Qin Xiaoyao pondered, "Hmm..." This is indeed a good opportunity to win over the hearts of the people. However, among our Qin and Tie families, only A-Feng holds an official position, but he is not a high-ranking official in the Ministry of War. How can he have the authority to command troops? There are 200,000 Imperial Guards and Imperial Bodyguards in the capital, and about 50,000 troops can be mobilized from the surrounding towns. How can a mere 250,000 troops withstand the 500,000-strong army of the Northern Frontier Iron Army and the barbarian tribes beyond the Great Wall? Their strength and combat power are already enough to sweep across the entire Great Qin! Even if we voluntarily join the Imperial Guards and do our best to resist the enemy, without generals in the army, we cannot control the course of the war!

Qin Feng said calmly, "What if we were to command the army in battle?"

A sharp glint flashed in Qin Xiaoyao's eyes, then disappeared without a trace. He took a sip of tea and said calmly, "What do you mean by that?"

Qin Feng replied, "Execute a group of treacherous officials in the court, such as Wang Ben and Hou Meng, and promote capable individuals from our Qin and Tie families to higher positions. Recommend well-regarded, upright, and capable individuals from the capital to serve as officials, thus giving the Qin Empire a major overhaul of its court officials!"

Qin Xiaoyao remained unmoved: "Oh? Why not execute all the treacherous officials in the court?"

The Third Young Master explained, "Although treacherous officials are most adept at corruption, bribery, and forming cliques, they have, after all, been in power for a long time and have some understanding of how to govern a country. For example, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Works, and the Ministry of Rites..." The officials in these four ministries are burdened with heavy paperwork, handling numerous documents, records, and household registers. If others were to take over, they would likely be unable to manage the work effectively in a short time. Therefore, it's advisable to retain a group of them, using either coercion or bribery, a firm hand or gentle persuasion, to make them serve us, thus reducing many troubles. Otherwise, how can the江湖人士 (jianghu figures) of the Qin and Tie families shoulder the great responsibility of governing the country? They must be assisted and trained. Once our people have mastered their skills and can handle matters independently, it won't be too late to slowly eliminate them. As for the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Justice, they must be firmly... "The land is in our hands. If the officials of these two ministries are corrupt, they can be executed without hesitation."

Qin Xiaoyao said calmly, "Oh, that's a good method. Hmm, not bad, not bad! But, what reason do we have to kill them?"

The Third Young Master smiled slightly and said, "If you want to condemn someone, you can always find a pretext. Just ask the Emperor to issue an imperial edict saying that they are corrupt and have caused the people to suffer, which has angered the Emperor. Therefore, they should be killed to appease public anger. There's no need to collect evidence; the Emperor's words are the best evidence."

Qin Xiaoyao nodded and said, "It sounds very good, but the Emperor..." " Has he already passed away? Where did this imperial edict come from? Even if Crown Prince Hai ascends the throne as the new emperor, what right do you have to make him obey you and issue an order to kill?"

Qin Feng said coldly, "He has no choice but to obey us! His life is in our hands; what can he do if he doesn't listen to us?"

Qin Xiaoyao sighed and said, "Father finally understands. So... you want to control the emperor!"

The Third Young Master laughed, "Open rebellion is not an option. But controlling the Forbidden City, making the emperor our puppet, our mouthpiece, is much simpler." "Now that His Majesty has passed away, and officials throughout the capital are either dead or wounded, only Wang Ben, Hou Meng, and Empress Jing remain to manage the situation. The capital is in chaos, and this is the perfect opportunity for us to

force the emperor to abdicate and seize power!" Qin Feng continued, "Once we have control of the country, if we can command the army to repel the enemy from the northern border, the prestige of the Qin and Tie families will reach its peak. At that time, we can force Prince Hai to abdicate and pass the throne to my father. This empire will still be the Great Qin Empire, only the emperor's surname will be changed to Qin!"

The Third Young Master added, "Only when the Qin family has become emperors will it truly be the Great Qin Empire." "!"

Qiao Wei, who had been silent until now, clapped his hands in praise, "Well said! Well said! I, Old Qiao, thought the Third Young Master was ruthless enough, but I didn't expect the Eldest Young Master to be even more ruthless! I admire him!"

Uncle Li nodded and smiled, "Such methods are befitting the son of the Blood Hand Asura Covering the Sky Hand. Hmm, a promising young man, a promising young man!"

Qin Xiaoyao leaned back in his chair, looked up at the ceiling, and tapped his fingers lightly on the table. After a long silence, he asked, "Ni'er, what do you think about this matter?"

Qin Ni'er said indifferently, "Father Emperor is dead. Before his death, he severed his father-daughter relationship with Ni'er." "The rest of her siblings, Ni'er, have no affection for them. Ni'er is destined to have no connection with the Ying surname in this life; she should remain Qin!"

Qin Xiaoyao nodded and said, "Elder Liu, Elder Xiao, Elder Nu, what do you think?"

The three killing gods said in unison, "Young masters want to conquer the world, so of course we old bones should get involved."

Qin Xiaoyao then asked, "A-Jian, what do you think?"

Tie Jian chuckled and said, "If Great Qin doesn't fall into our hands, it will fall into the hands of the Demonic Sect."

Qin Xiaoyao nodded and said, "Elder Qiao and Elder Li won't have any problems." "Lei, what about you? Your eldest brother and third brother want to rebel. Are you willing to follow them?"

Qin Lei thought for a moment and said, "I just want to end this chaotic world as soon as possible so that the people of the world can live a peaceful life. I don't understand scheming and intrigue, but I'm absolutely capable of charging into battle and killing enemies!"

Qin Xiaoyao sighed, exchanged a glance with Tie Ling'er, and shook his head with a smile, saying, "It seems that I, Qin Xiaoyao, have really raised a family of rebels! So be it! Brothers fight tigers together, fathers and sons go to war together. Since you have already made your plans, what else can I say? Then... let's rebel!"

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On the morning of July 25, 782, Tie Kongshan led three thousand elite disciples of the Iron Blood Howling Sky Fortress to the capital to meet with the Qin family.

Without much formality, as soon as Tie Kongshan arrived in the capital, Qin Xiaoyao invited him to a secret meeting and told him of the decision to force the emperor to seize power.

Tie Kongshan did not object to this. The world is about to descend into chaos; only the strong survive. A swift action will secure a place among the contenders, while a slow one will be trampled into the dust of history!

"Tonight at midnight, Ni'er will go to the Imperial Guard camp to stabilize them. The Imperial Guard's Grand Commander, Du Kefeng, is dead, leaving the eight commanders leaderless. Ni'er possesses the Black Dragon Token bestowed by the Emperor Qin to prove her status as a royal princess, and also the Dragon Token of the Royal Secret Agent. With these two powers, she should be able to suppress the Imperial Guard and prevent them from making any rash moves." Having spent the day gathering information and gaining a thorough understanding of the current defenses and situation in the capital, Qin Feng assigned tasks to everyone.

"Elder Liu, Elder Xiao, Elder Nu, the three of you will accompany Ni'er. There are fourteen royal spies in total, twelve besides Ni'er and me. Five of them will be with us, following Ni'er's lead blindly. I will summon them to secretly accompany you. We need to be wary of the other seven royal spies. I suspect they are connected to the Demonic Sect. The assassination of the military general and the dismissal of the civil official the other day may have been orchestrated by them. They are experts in assassination and never engage in direct combat. Ni'er, you must be careful.

"Senior Qiao, at midnight tonight, you will assassinate Prime Minister Hou Meng at the Prime Minister's residence, leaving a Demonic Sect mark to pin the matter on the Demonic Sect. The Prime Minister's residence is heavily guarded now. A large-scale invasion could cause chaos, giving Hou Meng a chance to escape. Therefore, Senior Qiao, you must kill Hou Meng without anyone noticing. After completing this mission, Senior Qiao, please continue to assassinate the Six Ministers." Of the six ministers, the Minister of War was killed by the Demonic Sect the night before, and the other ministers are all crippled, so they have no chance of resistance. Although the situation in the capital is severe and the ministers' residences are on high alert, it seems that Elder Qiao will not be able to stop them.

"Uncle Li, you will assassinate General Wang Ben at the General's Mansion at midnight tonight. Although Wang Ben is a general, he is cowardly and afraid of death. There are nearly a hundred ordinary guards in the mansion, as well as twelve sword guards, all of whom are top-tier martial arts masters. Assassinating Wang Ben will be quite difficult, so your cousin will accompany you. Remember, you must kill Wang Ben. Otherwise, if Wang Ben escapes, he can directly mobilize the Imperial Guards and the Imperial Bodyguards as a general, which would put us in big trouble. After completing this mission, Uncle Li, please go to the Imperial Guard camp to assist Ni'er.

"The Imperial Bodyguard Commander, Guo Xiaohuai, is not on duty today and is resting at home. His residence is not as heavily guarded as the Prime Minister's Mansion or the General's Mansion. Therefore, Lian Zhou Luo'er will lead the seventy-two Earthly Fiends of Xiaoyao Manor to surround Guo's residence and attack directly. Although he is cowardly, he is barely passable in leading troops. We need someone like him to defend the city, so we will spare his life for now. After capturing him alive, take him to the Forbidden City and force him to suppress the Imperial Guards on duty there."

"Liang Qiluo, the Grand Steward of the Imperial Guards, is on duty in the palace, but he only has the authority to command the Imperial Guards, not the Imperial Army. He can be killed or captured at will. The Imperial Guards are few in number; if Liang Qiluo is captured, he can be forced to order them to act. If he is killed, the Imperial Guards will lose command, making them easy to defeat.

"I will use my identity as a royal spy, under the pretext of suspecting someone in the palace is colluding with the assassins, and enter the palace to search for the assassins' accomplices. I will bring my father, eldest uncle, second and third sons, and the thirty-six Heavenly Generals of Xiaoyao Manor into the palace. Xuanxuan will lead three thousand elite disciples of Ironblood Howling Sky Fortress and three thousand disciples of Xiaoyao Manor to lie in ambush outside the palace. After Luo'er captures Guo Xiahuai and suppresses the Imperial Army, we will enter the palace to provide support."

"Although the Forbidden City is heavily guarded today, the total military strength is only around twenty thousand." If Guo Xiaohuai succeeds in suppressing them, then the 18,000 Imperial Guards will be rendered useless, leaving only 2,000 Imperial Bodyguards to deal with. Even a direct assault would be easily launched, allowing them to storm the inner palace!

After making these arrangements, Qin Feng coldly surveyed everyone present, his killing intent palpable. He declared, “Tonight, all the princes of the Ying family, except for Crown Prince Hai, should be executed without exception. The princesses and concubines should all be placed under house arrest, and a thorough investigation should be conducted to determine if any of the concubines are pregnant. Those found pregnant should be executed! Empress Jing must also be killed to prevent future troubles! That is my plan. Is there anything else you would like to add?”

The Third Young Master nodded to Qin Feng, stood up, and looked at everyone, saying, “Tonight’s plan is a treasonous one, but one that must be carried out. If it succeeds, the capital may be saved. If it fails, not only will our Qin and Tie families suffer, but the entire capital will be trampled underfoot by the barbarian hooves, and the people of the capital will be subjected to humiliation and plunder.” Therefore, all of you must remember this: tonight's actions must be ruthless and thorough, eliminating all traces of the enemy! During the purge of the harem, anyone with an ambiguous attitude, including eunuchs and palace maids, must be executed! The palace maids surrounding each prince must also be carefully investigated; if any are found to be pregnant, they must be killed! The princesses are not simply to be placed under house arrest; their pregnancies must also be thoroughly investigated, leaving no one unchecked! In short, not a single drop of the Ying bloodline must be left, or there will be future trouble! Please remember, tonight we are rebelling and forcing the emperor to abdicate, not engaging in martial arts battles! If we don't eradicate the weeds at the root, they will spring back to life. I do not wish for any future descendants of the Ying family to plot against us in this way! "

~Chapter One: A Coup?; Seizing Power, Section Four~

Late at night, at the very end of Hai hour, thick clouds obscured the moon, and only a few sparse stars shone.

Jin Guixian, carrying the Heavenly Seal that sealed the Dragon's Roar

, came to the Third Young Master's side and said to the Third Young Master, who was dressed in an invisibility robe and almost blended into the darkness, "Qing'er asked me to give this to you." The Third Young Master took the Heavenly Seal and said, "Qing'er is still awake?" As he spoke, he turned to look at a corner of the Qin Mansion. It was a secluded courtyard where the Third Young Master's women were currently staying. At this time, the girls should have already fallen asleep, but many lights still shone from the courtyard.

"It's not just Qing'er who's awake. Tonight, none of the girls who stayed in the mansion can sleep." Jin Guixian said calmly, "Qing'er said to ask you to take care of yourself and not get hurt."

The Third Young Master opened the Heavenly Seal and said, "I am equipped with top-quality gear, and every piece is impervious to swords and spears. My martial arts are also strong. I can move freely even among thousands of troops. How could I possibly get hurt?" "Qing'er is overthinking it. Lord Jin, you will stay home tonight. The men stationed at Xiaoyao Manor and Tiexue Xiaotian Fortress are all under your command. Please ensure the safety of everyone in the manor. Dragon's Roar!"

The Third Young Master shouted, and a golden light shot up from the bundle on his back, entered the Heavenly Seal, and lay quietly in the box.

Jin Guixian nodded and said, "Of course, you don't need to tell me. I will do my best to ensure the safety of the manor. Third Young Master, I have a question. You have entrusted me with such an important task. Aren't you afraid that I will betray you?"

The Third Young Master smiled and said, "If you doubt someone, don't use them; if you use someone, don't doubt them. Besides, I trust your friendship with Lord Song."

Jin Guixian showed a slight expression of emotion, nodded gently, and said nothing more, turning and disappearing into the darkness.

"Third Brother, don't use Dragon's Roar tonight." Qin Feng walked to the Third Young Master's side and said, "There is no one in the palace worthy of using Dragon's Roar to activate the seal." "Besides, you slaughtered the Imperial Guards with Dragon's Roar the night before last. If you use Dragon's Roar again, it might arouse suspicion."

The Third Young Master laughed, "It's alright. Dragon's Roar is a heavenly weapon that can change at will. Changing the appearance of the illusionary armor is very easy. That night it was a blood-red cloak, tonight a black cloak or a white cloak is fine. The weapon can also be disguised as a three-section staff or a nine-section whip, and all those steel spikes and blades can be stored inside the armor. That way, who can recognize it? Don't you think that at the crucial moment, creating an invincible image would be more intimidating?"

Qin Feng chuckled and said, "Tonight, who among those entering the palace can't easily create an invincible image? Hmm, Second Brother's domineering blade is probably even more powerful than when you're wearing the armor!"

The Third Young Master laughed, "Then I'll have to compete with Second Brother! I can't let him do all the show-off stuff."

Qin Lei leaned over upon hearing this and said, "Third brother, I've never liked to show off! I'm very low-key, very low-key!" The

eldest and third young masters simultaneously gave the second young master a disdainful look. The third young master scoffed, "I wonder who always likes to shout and yell during fights, as if they're afraid others won't know how fierce they are..."

The eldest young master nodded, "I totally agree."

The second young master asked, "Who? Who is so stupid? Shouting and yelling during a fight, aren't they afraid of getting blood splattered in their mouths?"

The eldest and third young masters exchanged a glance, utterly speechless.

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As soon as the midnight gong sounded, Qin Feng shouted in a low voice, "Action!" With

a series of whooshing sounds as clothes ripped through the air, dozens of figures flew out of the Qin residence, scattering in all directions.

Qin Ni'er led the three killing gods towards the Imperial Guard camp, Qiao Wei headed towards the Prime Minister's residence, Uncle Li went to the General's residence, and Lian Zhouluo'er led the seventy-two Earthly Fiends towards the Imperial Guard Commander's residence.

"A dark and windy night, the perfect time for murder and arson," the Third Young Master muttered to himself, donning the uniform of a top-ranking constable from the Ministry of Justice, and hurriedly followed Qin Feng out of the Qin residence.

Qin Feng, dressed in the official robes of a Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, had two badges hanging from his belt: one for a Vice Minister of Justice and the other for a Royal Secret Agent. Qin Xiaoyao, Tie Kongshan, the Third Young Master, and Qin Lei walked side by side behind Qin Feng. The Third Young Master carried the Heavenly Seal on his back,

and Qin Lei carried the Thunderous Blade on his shoulder; these two were the most conspicuous in the group. All thirty-six Heavenly Generals of Xiaoyao Manor were dressed in the uniforms of first-class constables of the Ministry of Justice, with iron rulers, chains, and waist knives for

constables hanging from their waists, following behind Qin Xiaoyao and the others. After Qin Feng and the others left the manor, Tie Xuanxuan and Hua Linglong led three thousand elite disciples each from Xiaoyao Manor and Iron Blood Howling Sky Fortress, emerging from houses that Qin Feng had secretly purchased around the Qin manor. Dressed in Imperial Guard uniforms, they split into sixty groups and headed towards the north gate of Tiansheng Palace. Any genuine Imperial Guards they encountered patrolling the streets were all knocked down, bound hand and foot, and thrown into the roadside ditches.

Qin Feng and his group walked at a leisurely pace, yet with remarkable speed. The thirty-six Heavenly Generals, all top-tier fighters, followed behind, their expressions relaxed, their steps light and agile, their movements powerful and swift.

A twenty-man patrol of the Imperial Guards bumped into them. The captain shouted, "Halt! What are you doing? Don't you know the capital is under martial law? Daring to wander around at night with weapons, do you want to end up in the Ministry of Justice's prison?"

Qin Feng and his group continued walking, maintaining their pace towards the Imperial Guards. Qin Feng said in a deep voice, "I am Qin Feng, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice and a royal secret agent!"

By this time, they had reached the Imperial Guards. The Imperial Guards, who had already drawn their swords and stood ready, breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Qin Feng announce his identity. The Imperial Guard squad leader, beaming with obsequiousness, approached, "So it's Lord Qin! Forgive my rudeness, I didn't know Lord Qin... uh..."

A short, suppressed groan escaped his lips as Qin Feng's finger struck his throat, severing his trachea with sword energy. He immediately clutched his neck and collapsed to the ground, writhing and convulsing.

The sudden turn of events meant that the nineteen Imperial Guard soldiers behind the squad leader hadn't even reacted before the Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals swarmed forward, dispatching them all in a single exchange. The Thirty-

Six Heavenly Generals dragged the twenty corpses into a dark alley beside the main street, and Qin Feng and his group continued onward.

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Zhuque Street, Prime Minister's Residence.

Prime Minister Hou Meng, who held supreme administrative power over the entire country, was furiously writing a letter in his study.

Hou Meng finished writing the letter, proofread it again, made a few corrections, and was about to copy it again when he suddenly heard a soft laugh behind him. "So eager to finish writing your letter of surrender and loyalty? It seems you really have been colluding with the Demonic Sect and the barbarians for a long time. Killing you wouldn't be unjust."

Hou Meng's body trembled, and he turned around in horror, only to see a middle-aged man dressed in black, with a grinning face, standing behind him.

Glancing to the side, he saw that the study window was wide open, and the man had obviously climbed in through the window. The study was on the third floor, and the window was at least five zhang above the ground. There were patrols below, yet this man had sneaked in silently, clearly a highly skilled expert!

Although Hou Meng was greedy and treacherous, he possessed a certain amount of courage. He quickly regained his composure and said calmly, "May I ask what brings you to my humble abode so late at night, hero? If you seek wealth, I can readily offer a million taels of silver. If you seek official position, a single document from me will provide a vacant post to satisfy you."

The man in black chuckled and said, "If I sought wealth, I could take whatever riches I desired. If I sought official position, I could command hundreds of thousands of soldiers. Why would I need you, Hou Meng? Your Excellency, your lifespan has come to an end tonight. I have come to collect your soul on behalf of the messengers of hell!"

Hou Meng saw that although the man in black was all smiles, his eyes were filled with murderous intent. Knowing that he was facing a life-or-death situation, he could no longer remain calm. He took a deep breath and was about to cry out when he saw the man in black gently extend a hand and lightly stroke his throat.

A feeling of utter exhaustion immediately spread from Hou Meng's throat throughout his body. His well-maintained skin suddenly wrinkled, and his body aged rapidly at a visible pace. When the man in black left, only a pile of ashes, weathered to a thousand years old, remained in Hou Meng's study…

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White Tiger Street, General's Mansion.

General Wang Ben, however, was incredibly cowardly. Sitting in his study writing a surrender document, he not only had eight guards stand watch outside his study, but also had four guards inside guarding the doors, windows, and other key passageways. Hou Meng and Wang

Ben naturally knew that the Prime Minister and General of Qin had already been bribed by the Demonic Sect, and that the Demonic Sect was about to collude with the barbarians to launch a large-scale invasion. They not only couldn't wait to write their surrender documents, but they were even preparing to surrender the city when the army was at their gates.

Fortunately, Qin Feng and the Third Young Master decided to strike first; otherwise, even if they had informed the court of the invasion of the barbarians, they wouldn't have been able to stop these two powerful and treacherous officials from handing over the capital to the Demonic Sect and the barbarians.

Suddenly, several dazzling lights appeared outside the window, like a fierce flame suddenly erupting, followed by a pungent smell of burning meat wafting in through the window cracks. Wang Ben's expression changed, and he said in a deep voice, "Who's roasting meat at this time?"

The four guards in the study looked at each other. One of the guards at the window opened the window and had just poked his head out when he saw his body tremble violently twice before collapsing limply to the ground. His head was gone, and only a patch of charred blackened skin remained on his neck.

Wang Ben was horrified and opened his mouth to shout, "There's..." Before he could utter the word "assassin," a crystal-clear, dreamlike hand struck from the void and landed firmly on his back.

None of the three remaining sword guards in the room could see where the hand came from, or even who it belonged to. The hand seemed to have always been there, or perhaps it had no owner at all, just a single hand; it appeared suddenly and disappeared just as strangely.

Despite the sudden turn of events, the three sword guards reacted swiftly, drawing their swords. But just as they were halfway through, the hand, even faster than them, emerged from the void and struck each of them with a palm.

As the four figures in the room gradually turned into fragile crystals, Uncle Li, dressed in black, emerged from the shadows. A strange smile played on his lips as he muttered to himself, "'Illusory Demon at Will,' doing as one pleases… So that's how it is…" Then

he vanished back into the shadows, his figure disappearing like a ghost. As he disappeared, he deliberately stirred up a slight breeze, causing the four crystalline figures in the room to shatter into pieces, turning into a shower of shimmering dust. Guo Xiaohuai, the commander of the Imperial Guards and a second-rank military officer, was drinking alone in his backyard

,

deeply troubled.

The Emperor had been assassinated, and the assassin had not only escaped from the encirclement of tens of thousands of Imperial Guards but had also killed nearly six thousand soldiers, leaving the Forbidden City a mountain of corpses and a river of blood. As the commander of the Imperial Guards, he had been on the scene directing the operation and bore considerable responsibility.

If the assassin was not apprehended, he would likely be the first to be punished once the new Emperor ascended the throne.

Just as he was agonizing over this, Guo Xiaohuai suddenly heard muffled screams coming from the front yard. Startled, he swiftly drew his sword and leaped towards the front yard. As the commander of the Imperial Guards, his martial arts skills were not weak.

As Guo Xiaohuai hurried towards the front courtyard, he pondered, "Who dares to attack my commander's residence so brazenly? Could it be the assassin from last night? No, with martial law so tight in the capital, even the most formidable assassin would have fled quickly after killing the late emperor, not remained to continue committing evil. So, who is it that's causing trouble for me, Guo Xiaohuai?"

Just as he was thinking this, Guo Xiaohuai reached the front courtyard. Before he could even assess the situation, a dazzling flash of sword light streaked across the sky, hurtling towards his throat like a bolt of lightning.

Guo Xiaohuai flicked his wrist, his longsword flashing, unleashing seventy or eighty consecutive thrusts, each striking the gleaming sword light. A series of crisp, pearl-like sounds rang out, and the two swords clashed, scattering countless brilliant sparks.

However, Guo Xiaohuai's swift sword strikes failed to intercept the gleaming sword light. His seventy or eighty strikes were like a dragonfly trying to shake a stone pillar; though they pierced the light, they didn't deflect it even slightly.

Guo Xiaohuai was terrified; this swordsman was too terrifying!

Before he could regain his composure, the sword light was already at his throat. Guo Xiaohuai felt a chilling sensation at his throat, let out a long sigh, and closed his eyes, awaiting death.

"Want to live or die?" A cold, sharp voice rang out, and Guo Xiaohuai felt as if boundless light had appeared in his heart. He suddenly opened his eyes and said, "Want to live!"

Only then did Guo Xiaohuai see the swordsman's true face: a young woman in a snow-white dress, ethereal and fairy-like!

Upon seeing her, Guo Xiaohuai was awestruck, marveling at the existence of such a beautiful woman in the world. If she were merely beautiful, it wouldn't matter, but this young woman's swordsmanship possessed speed, accuracy, and ruthlessness—she absolutely deserved the title of "heroine"!

Behind the young woman followed seventy-two burly men in black, each wielding various weapons. The guards in the courtyard were all lying dead, and a few of the men were leisurely pacing around, finishing off any survivors.

"If you want to live, do as I say!" the young woman said coldly. "If you fail to capture the assassin, you will bear immense responsibility. I imagine you don't want to be abandoned by the court after the new emperor's ascension, do you? Now I'm giving you a chance. If you seize it, you can not only continue as the commander of the Imperial Guard, but you might even have the opportunity to become a powerful regional official!"

Guo Xiaohuai's eyes blazed with fury.

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Qin Ni'er, Liu Duanhun, Nu Hengmei, and Xiao Tianci leaped swiftly across the rooftops.

They were heading towards the Imperial Guard camp in the north of the city. Although the main force of the Imperial Guard was stationed in suburban barracks, the eight commanders of the Imperial Guard lived and worked in the northern camp.

The camp housed 30,000 troops, including 5,000 elite armored cavalry. Failure to control this Imperial Guard would escalate into chaos.

Soon, the four arrived at the gates of the Imperial Guard camp.

The camp was heavily guarded, with soldiers constantly patrolling. Most of the tents were brightly lit, and the soldiers outside were fully armored, appearing ready for battle.

However, Qin Ni'er knew the Imperial Guard wasn't specifically targeting them. Their heavy guard was purely for the purpose of a surprise attack to capture the assassins.

Unbeknownst to anyone, of the three assassins from the previous night, the mastermind had already left the capital and died unjustly. The other two were now plotting a colossal conspiracy to overthrow the Qin Dynasty, and this conspiracy was already underway.

Qin Ni'er and her companions arrived at the Imperial Guard camp, where patrolling soldiers immediately stopped them: "This is the Imperial Guard camp. State your name! Anyone entering without a valid reason will be killed without mercy!"

Qin Ni'er snorted coldly and pulled out a black iron plaque, on which was carved a lifelike five-clawed golden dragon.

"The Princess of Great Qin is here! Seeing this dragon plaque is like seeing the Emperor! Why don't you kneel down to greet her?"

The patrolling guards were taken aback, then immediately knelt down. Although the old emperor had passed away and the new emperor had not yet ascended the throne, this world still belonged to Great Qin, and the Ying royal family was still in charge. With the royal black dragon plaque in place, everyone except the royal family had to kneel in worship.

"We were unaware of the princess's arrival and dared to obstruct her; we deserve death!"

Qin Ni'er strode towards the Imperial Guard camp, saying as she went, "You have all been dutifully performing your duties; what crime have you committed? You are pardoned. Quickly rise and invite the commanders to the central tent. I have important matters to discuss with the commanders!"

The patrolling guards hesitated for a moment, and the leading squad leader said hesitantly, "The laws of the Great Qin state that women are not allowed to participate in politics or military affairs. Although the princess is of royal lineage, however..."

Qin Ni'er snorted and tossed out a plaque, saying, "Take a good look at what this is."

The Imperial Guard squad leader took the plaque and saw that it was black with four large, blood-red characters engraved on it: Royal Spy. He then turned the plaque over and looked at the back, where a miniature version of the imperial seal was printed, along with three shocking characters: Commander Qin!

The squad leader immediately trembled all over. As the commander of the royal secret service, and also a princess, she possessed the power to execute officials below the first rank without prior approval. She could not only enter and leave the Imperial Guard camp, but also attend court!

The squad leader dared not utter another word, admitting his guilt and respectfully returning the token to Qin Ni'er. He then sent someone to inform the eight commanders, while he led Qin Ni'er and her companions into the central command tent.

Qin Ni'er sat down imposingly in the empty commander's seat in the central command tent, picked up the fragrant tea offered by a servant, took a sip, and sat lost in thought. The three killing gods stood respectfully behind her.

Soon after, the eight commanders of the Imperial Guard entered the tent one after another. Presumably, the Imperial Guard soldiers who had announced Qin Ni'er's identity had already informed them, for the eight commanders entered with utmost respect, first kneeling and paying their respects before taking their seats as Qin Ni'er had instructed.

Qin Ni'er looked at the eight commanders, each leading 15,000 troops, and slowly asked, "Do you gentlemen know why I summoned you so late at night?"

The eight commanders exchanged glances for a moment. One of them, a commander with a full beard, bulging temples, a thick neck, and bulging muscles—clearly a master of martial arts—cautiously asked, "Your Highness's late arrival is for the assassination attempt,

isn't it?" Qin Ni'er nodded and said, "That's right. The assassin was audacious enough to break into the Forbidden City at night to assassinate the Emperor. He managed to break through the encirclement of the Imperial Guards, killing and wounding over 6,000 Imperial Guard soldiers. " "Do you know how many assassins there were?"

Another commander, with a refined appearance but piercing eyes, said, "According to the brothers of the Imperial Guard, there were more than a hundred assassins, and each one was a top-notch fighter. The three leaders even possessed the skills of a Grandmaster..."

Qin Ni'er sneered and said, "Nonsense! This statement is just to cover up the incompetence of the Imperial Guard! In fact, there were only three assassins in total!"

The eight Imperial Guard commanders exclaimed in surprise at the same time, "Only three? In that case, wouldn't those three assassins each be a match for ten thousand men?" one commander exclaimed.

Qin Ni'er nodded and said, "That's right. The assassins are incredibly skilled, and the Imperial Guards are mostly incompetent, holding their positions without doing anything. How can they compare to the formidable fighting power of the Imperial Guards? Therefore, capturing the assassins requires the Imperial Guards' full strength. After days of investigation, I have already found clues about the assassins and discovered their current location. The reason I summoned you all tonight is to discuss an effective plan to capture the assassins."

Qin Ni'er's purpose in coming here was purely to delay the Imperial Guards and prevent them from supporting the Forbidden City. Therefore, she was just spouting nonsense and making things up. Once Qin Feng and the others successfully forced the palace, her mission would be complete.

The eight commanders were immediately filled with excitement upon hearing this. In the capital, the Imperial Guards had always held a higher status than the Imperial Guards. Now that the princess herself had admitted that the Imperial Guards were all useless, and that capturing the assassins who had caused the Imperial Guards' defeat required the Imperial Guards' efforts, they were all extremely excited and eager to try.

Seeing that the eight commanders had fallen into her trap, Qin Ni'er's lips curled into a barely perceptible sneer. She said, "Bring me the map of the capital! I will now discuss with you how to deploy our forces to capture the assassin!"

Just as a commander of the Imperial Guards was about to order his personal guards to fetch the map, a sinister voice rang out from outside the central tent: "Princess Ni'er, what a boastful tone, what a deep scheme! Commanders, you must not be fooled! Princess Ni'er has colluded with the assassins, intending to enter the palace again to assassinate the Crown Prince and seize the throne of our Great Qin! Commanders, why don't you quickly muster your troops and rush to the palace to rescue the Princess!"

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