The atmosphere in Chang 'an City became more and more depressing.
Even the peddlers and pawns who were walking on the streets could feel the suffocating feeling of a storm brewing.
More than half of the customers in the teahouses and taverns had been reduced these days. Even the guests of the various beauties in the Qin Pavilion and Chu Pavilion had not appeared for a long time.
Ordinary people did not know what had happened in the imperial court. They only knew that the Great Qi's War God, King Chu, had been injured during the expedition.
In the eyes of ordinary people, the emperor and his ministers were worried about His Highness the King of Chu's injuries, but those with sharp minds could sense that something big was hidden.
On this day.
"Your Majesty, dinner is ready.”
As the palace servants reported, Bai Changge and Gu Lan, who were in the garden, entered the Empress's bedroom hand in hand.
Da Qi was particular about the separate dining system, unlike the later generations where everyone ate at the same table.
However, Bai Changge was used to eating with Gu Lan, so there was only one table in front of them.
Bai Changge and the empress sat on their knees behind the table, but she didn't immediately start eating. Her gaze fell on the delicious dishes on the table, and her gaze gradually turned cold.
He raised his eyes and swept his gaze across the palace maid standing beside him.
"You, eat."
The palace maid's expression changed drastically. She was about to say something when a eunuch came forward from behind and forced the palace maid to kneel in front of the empress. Then, ignoring her sorrowful cries, he poured a bowl of soup from the table into her mouth.
A moment later, the palace maid convulsed and fell to the ground, foaming at the mouth. It was as if there was no cure.
In an instant, all the palace servants in the bedchamber knelt down.
Bai Changge slammed her palm on the table, and Gu Lan, who was beside her, looked furious.
His cold gaze fell on the palace maid. Gu Lan rubbed her forehead with a headache." I actually don't know when this person was bribed by the Crown Prince…"
"Ha…"
Bai Changge sneered, stood up solemnly, and strode out of the hall.
However, as soon as he walked out of the bedroom, two long sabers were placed across Bai Changge's neck.
Bai Changge narrowed her eyes and stared at the Golden Guard who was holding his saber horizontally in front of her.
Outside the palace, Bai Mu Yun was standing with her hands behind her back.
"My…good son!"
Bai Changge's voice was filled with killing intent.
Bai Mu Yun sighed and her face revealed a helpless expression.
He wiped the corners of his eyes and said faintly,"Imperial Father, why don't you set off in peace? This way, we can have some dignity."
"Decent…"
Bai Changge's gaze swept across the crowd.
Within the Imperial House, the Golden Guards were all standing by the Crown Prince's side.
"I wanted to spare your life."
"But if Fourth Brother returns, I will still have to die.”Bai Mu Yun's expression suddenly twisted," Father, you forced your son!”
"You forced me!"
"What did your son do wrong?"
"Did your son make any mistakes in assisting the government?”
"Why do you want to strengthen Fourth Brother's military power?？”
" Why?!"
In the bedroom, Gu Lan closed her eyes as she listened to the questions from outside. She leaned against the soft couch weakly.
Taking a deep breath, Crown Prince Bai Mu Yun smiled again.
He opened his arms.
"The Golden Guards and the Northern Camp are all under your son's control.”
" Fourth Brother won't be able to come back either. He has lost all his abilities. I have already prepared a big gift for Fourth Brother on the way back to Chang 'an. I believe that after Father leaves, Fourth Brother will come to accompany you soon.”
"Imperial Father, look. Your son brought people here directly. Didn't Imperial Father hear nothing?”
"More than half of the people in the court are your son's men!”
"Imperial Father, Fourth Brother doesn't stand a chance!”
Looking at Bai Mu Yun who had already gone mad, Bai Changge's gaze was gloomy as if she was looking at a fool.
After a while, he suddenly laughed.
"You really think so?"
"Hmm?"
"If you really think so. Even if I pass the throne to you now, you won't be able to sit still.”
There was no emotion in Bai Changge's tone, as if she was talking about a family matter that had nothing to do with him.
Then-
"Zilong, take down the Crown Prince."
"Here!"
Zhao Yun, who had been standing behind the Crown Prince, suddenly cupped his fists in response. In the next moment, all the Golden Guards instantly switched sides.
Even the two people who had originally placed their sabers horizontally in front of the Emperor also began to use their sabers and kneel in front of the Emperor.
The Crown Prince's eyes widened as he looked at Zhao Yun in disbelief.
"Zilong? Zhao Yun! You-!"
"I'm sorry, Your Highness."
Zhao Yun lowered her eyes and walked to the Emperor's side.
"I have never betrayed Your Majesty."
"The North Camp has never betrayed us."
"Your Highness, from the very beginning, all your actions were under His Majesty's control.”
Bai Changge, who was standing tall and straight, glanced at Zhao Yun from the corner of her eye.
He had never betrayed the Emperor.
However, he had never been loyal to the Emperor.
Bai Changge no longer paid attention to the Crown Prince who was still talking. She raised her head and looked at the starry sky.
When did it start?
Ever since he had sensed that something was wrong with the court and the army, he had been doing his best to probe.
When things gradually became clear, Bai Changge realized that it was too late.
More than half of the courtiers, the entire North Camp, the 36 Houses of Restraint, and even the Golden Guards…
They were all Bai Musheng's men!
"As expected…you are indeed the son of Zhen and Ah Lan.”
Bai Changge looked at the Crown Prince with pity again and shook her head. She waved her hand and returned to her bedroom.
The Crown Prince, who had thought that victory was in his grasp, probably did not know that even he, the Emperor, could no longer control the empire, right?
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