The Princess Wei Yang (106+)

Chapter 167 - Boiling Oil - Part 2

Sun Chongyao also commanded the Imperial Army ten years ago, but the position of commander of the Imperial Army is quite special, and usually rotates every three years. In order to cultivate his own power, Sun Chongyao ruthlessly cultivated four or five lieutenants and promoted them to the top. This time, he had chosen 3,000 elite soldiers that he could control from the 50,000 imperial troops, and left the remaining 45,000 people with other lieutenants. As soon as he took the palace gate, the plan was to send out a signal to let those remaining 45,000 people control the capital as quickly as possible. The 200,000 troops in Tuoba Zhen's hands were naturally not far from the capital and could be turned around at any moment. When the time came, they would only say that the Seventh Prince, Tuoba Yu, had taken advantage of the army's absence to poison the Emperor and Empress Dowager, and had plotted to usurp the throne. The Third Prince, Tuoba Zhen, would immediately return with his army to protect the capital.

"Where is His Majesty?" Li Wei Yang looked at Tuoyu Yu and asked.

"The palace maid and eunuch who were planning the assassination have been caught. Tuoba Zhen is really powerful. His Majesty had clearly cleaned up the palace before, but he can still lay so many hidden spies. However, these people still insist that the mastermind is me. If I hadn't stopped him first, I might not be able to wash away this crime even if I jumped into the Yellow River. Father was also very angry..." Tuoba Yu pondered for a moment, and then said all this one by one.

Li Wei Yang nodded and said: "Now, all that's left is to wait."

Tuoba Yu gritted his teeth: "When I catch Tuoba Zhen, I have to peel off a layer of his skin!"

What a nice way to describe it. Since he had already seen through the other party's scheme, he could have stopped the assassination and poisoning in advance, but Tuoba Yu didn't take any advance action... It is clear that he wants to confirm Tuoba Zhen's crime! This Seventh Prince is a completely different person now. Li Wei Yang glanced at him, but smiled faintly, without comment. Then she turned back and looked at the Ninth Princess who had been watching while trembling all over, and said: "Princess, are you okay?" Everywhere in the palace was unsafe, so she brought the Ninth Princess with her. Now that she was so frightened, she felt a little sorry, "Should I send you back to rest first?"

Tuoba Yu nodded and said: "Jiu Mei, I informed Consort Rou that they should take shelter first. They should be fine now. Go and comfort Consort Rou so that she won't be frightened."

Li Wei Yang smiled coldly. Would Consort Rou be frightened? It was really a fantasy, but she was not prepared to express her opinion. She just turned around and walked out. Zhao Yue, who had been accompanying her disguised as a palace maid, hurriedly followed her. Tuoba Yu quickly stopped her: "Where are you going?"

Li Wei Yang glanced at Madam Sun's departing figure and said: "Going back home."

Tuoba Yu handed over his token: "Now the whole city has been locked down, and Tuoba Zhen is still watching. You are not allowed to walk around at will, but with this token, you can come and go freely."

Li Wei Yang hesitated for a moment, and finally accepted the token, turned around and left quickly. Tuoba Yu looked at her departing back and smiled slightly. Li Wei Yang, you will become mine soon. This day will not be far away.

Just after leaving the palace gate, they saw the people were in panic. They didn't know what happened in the palace. They only knew that the city gate was closed and groups of soldiers and horses were patrolling the city. Sun Chongyao had been waiting for the response of the 45,000-strong army, but he does not know that all five of his lieutenants were killed by Tuoba Yu. Now Tuoba Yu has firmly controlled these 45,000 people with the Emperor's order. Now, all that is left are the 200,000 troops in Tuoba Zhen's hands and Duke Jiang's 500,000 troops. However, no matter which side they were on, it was impossible for them to act rashly.