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The imagined pain did not come. A strong hand at her waist, a familiar scent at her nostrils, and after a dizzying spin, she slowly opened her eyes.
The black mask covered his face completely, leaving only his deep black eyes visible. In their gaze, the unspoken connection conveyed thousands of words, making her realize it was him.
At this critical moment between life and death, he descended like a god, rescuing her from the depths of despair.
"Close your eyes!" His clear voice was slightly cool, but the concern within it was thick and palpable, gently striking Liu Qingxi's heart, instantly filling her body with warmth.
In his embrace, she felt safe.
From the palace coup instigated by Queen Wang to now, nearly two hours had passed. Fear permeated the air, and her mind was tense; she didn't know if she would be the next to lose her head. This mental torment was more painful than physical suffering.
Yet at this moment, she slowly closed her eyes, a smile of trust blooming at the corners of her lips as she thought of Yang Yichen.
With Yang Yichen's involvement, the situation was no longer one-sided.
Dugu Han's eyes sparkled as he watched the masked figure's swift and decisive actions—his fluid movements in saving others and profound inner strength left him in awe.
Yang Yichen dared not let go of Liu Qingxi; being by his side was the safest place for her.
At that moment, a large group suddenly surged in.
Led by Wang Wenyuan, soldiers covered in blood rushed in: "You two traitors! Capture these two rebels! They attempted to assassinate the Emperor but were fortunately discovered by me in time."
Liu Qingxi almost spat out a mouthful of blood. This woman's ability to twist the truth was truly remarkable; it was evident that such things were not uncommon for her.
What maternal grace? She was nothing more than a ruthless scoundrel with a heart of a snake.
Clearly, they were the ones attempting to seize the throne, yet now they presented themselves with such grandeur.
Following Wang Wenyuan were court officials, all loyal to Dugu Li. The old ministers wept openly: "Your Majesty, are you alright? We have arrived late to your rescue."
"Your Majesty, Crown Prince Dugu Li is both brave and wise, achieving remarkable results. He is a blessing for the people of Western Moon. Considering the overall situation of the Western Moon, I earnestly request Your Majesty to pass the throne to the Crown Prince."
"I earnestly request Your Majesty to pass the throne to the Crown Prince."
What is this about? Hmph, unable to seize the imperial seal, now they want to apply pressure! Looking at the familiar faces, most of them were promoted by him over the years, but why do they act like wallflowers, siding with the Wang family?
However, this time, he intends to cleanse the ranks and gradually remove the tumors from the Court.
With Liu Qingxi's Yang Yichen still fighting, he waited until the last soldier fell before losing his balance and pulling Liu Qingxi to a position that no one was paying attention to.
Every second counted as both sides faced off. Dugu Han suddenly erupted in anger: "How could I waste so many years of favor on you? Is this your solemn promise in court?"
Wang Wenyuan stepped forward: "Your Majesty, at this point, I advise you to make a choice quickly and spare yourself some pain!"
The civil and military officials all supported the Crown Prince's succession, causing Dugu Han to pound his chest in frustration.
Seeing that the situation was about to spiral out of control, Dugu Han was preparing to command the hidden guards to intervene.
However, just as he was about to speak.
A larger force approached Yanlong Palace with a synchronized sound of footsteps.
The leader had a stern face, with sharp features resembling a work of art; his cold demeanor only enhanced his charm.
Instantly, Yanlong Palace became a site of overwhelming confrontation once again, but this time it was not Dugu Han who was suppressed; rather, it was Queen Wang.
The leading man frowned slightly and coldly ordered, "Capture these people!" The harsh command left everyone momentarily stunned; fortunately, the guards brought along were formidable enough.
In an instant within the hall, Queen Wang became a prisoner.
Dugu Hao walked with steady steps, exuding an air of solemnity as he clasped his fists in salute. "I apologize for arriving late to rescue you, Your Majesty."
"Enough, enough. You arrived just in time."
After facing off for so long, Dugu Han, already weakened, waved his hand dismissively, expressing his helplessness.
"I took the liberty of forcing General Ning to mobilize troops for me. I ask for Your Majesty's punishment!"
Dugu Han smiled wryly. What punishment could there be? Punishing him for mobilizing troops at will? But without this bold move, they would all have perished here.
"Hao Er, you were only trying to save lives. I will not pursue this matter further. As for Wang Wenyuan's faction, I leave it to you to handle."
In just a few words, the situation was resolved amicably.
What had been a tense standoff turned into a series of unexpected twists, leading to a completely different outcome.
Dugu Han, the old fox, clearly had the ability to act; why wait until now? He had been observing in secret for so long.
This choice required him to rely on his extraordinary restraint.
However, Dugu Han also had his own agenda; this time he aimed to bring about a significant change in the court.
As for the prolonged delay? He wanted to see who would be the first to come to the rescue rather than merely talk about it.
After this incident, their perception of Dugu Hao underwent a dramatic shift; it was this son he had always underestimated who stepped forward.
Dugu Hao still refused to call him "Father Emperor," yet he did not shy away from his responsibilities, unlike those who sought popularity and fled at the first sign of trouble.
Of course, he also had a contingency plan: if no one came to his aid, he would mobilize the Shadow Guard forces to save himself!
He was not disappointed; he simply felt disheartened upon seeing the Royal Family and Dugu Li reduced to prisoners. "Take them to the dungeons and await their fate," he commanded.
With a thud, the once arrogant Queen Wang, the future Empress Dowager, had her entire life turned upside down in an instant. "I don't believe it! I don't believe it!" she exclaimed.
Why had everything fallen apart? Years of planning were in ruins! Queen Wang sat on the ground, stunned and speechless.
It was not a moment of explosive outburst but rather one of silent demise—though this was clearly not a fitting description for Queen Wang at that moment.
She was even thinking that the army outside would storm the imperial city and rescue her!
But all she could hear was a voice saying, "My dear, you are too naive!"
Regardless, this incident became the spark that ignited internal strife within the Western Moon Court, leading to a major reshuffling in the court.
Moments later, all those involved in the rebellion were imprisoned, while those outside were conducting citywide searches. A thorough cleansing of the court was imminent.
Liu Qingxi nestled in Yang Yichen's arms, observing the chaotic scene inside and the dazed craftsmen, feeling a lingering sense of fear. It was truly thrilling and intense; it was all about the adrenaline rush.
Her heart raced uncontrollably, nearly scaring her to death!
"You all can leave now!"
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