The next moment, at Rong Xun's order from the bottom of the city gate, "Stabilize the three armies. No mercy!"
As his order was given, the city gate of Xuzhou swung open. Outside, Tang Yu led his generals and soldiers into the city in full force. They marched straight towards the palace all the way, giving the old emperor no time to catch his breath.
The imperial guards in the palace had long become a haven for useless people. Seeing such a sudden situation, they were so frightened that they immediately scattered in all directions to save their own skins.
The original plan was to capture the palace within three quarters of an hour, but now it took less than a quarter of an hour to take over the whole palace.
The court hall was extremely luxurious. Golden dragons coiled on the ceiling of the hall, and nine golden columns stood on both sides of the center of the hall. The emperor sat on the dragon throne, looking down indifferently at the rebels below.
"I never thought that it would be you standing here today!"
Tang Yu bowed his head slightly, then looked up at the emperor and said respectfully, "Your Highness showed me kindness, and I have to repay it."
"Then why should your debt of gratitude be repaid with the whole Ming Dynasty!"
As the words fell, Rong Xun stepped into the hall from afar. Looking at the familiar figure on the throne, he remained silent.
Tang Yu knew he was in the wrong. Thinking that he had been highly favored by the emperor on weekdays, he felt even more guilty. But the next moment, he saw the emperor quickly raise his arm, and his sleeve was pointing straight at Rong Xun.
In an instant, Tang Yu didn't care about anything else. He turned around and threw himself in front of Rong Xun. The arrow from the sleeve crossbow pierced his chest in a flash.
Then, Tang Yu twitched all over and immediately foamed at the mouth and fell to the ground.
Seeing Tang Yu injured, Tang Youyou knelt down in a hurry. She couldn't hold back her tears, as if... it was the original owner crying.
"Dad... Dad!" Tang Youyou's repeated calls made Rong Xun even more heart - wrenching.
At this moment, Tang Youyou's emotions were like having her soul peeled layer by layer, making her feel extremely uncomfortable all over.
Tang Yu endured the pain in his chest with difficulty. He grabbed Rong Xun's arm and said weakly, "Your Highness, I'm willing to exchange my life for another. I only beg you to protect my daughter... for a lifetime!"
After saying this last sentence, Tang Yu fell into a long sleep.
Seeing this, Rong Xun's eyes were full of scarlet. His gloomy and handsome face frightened everyone. He picked up his long sword, full of killing intent, and stepped onto the platform of the hall step by step.
Rong Xun didn't give the person on the platform any chance to speak. With the glint of swords and shadows, a dynasty finally came to an end.
He lifted the head of the former emperor, exuding the aura of a king, looking down at all the court officials, and only left a cold sentence.
"Except for the officials of the Tang, Su, and Xu families, execute the rest immediately!"
In an instant, the court was filled with shrill screams again. It was like a purgatory on earth, with blood flowing like a river, and even the air was filled with the smell of blood.
A war finally ended, and Rong Xun won a complete victory.
In the middle of the night, the moonlight in the palace was pleasant, and the courtyard was full of the fragrance of flowers. Tang Youyou walked quietly on the gravel path alone, kicking the pebbles on the ground as she walked.
After a while, a voice came from behind her.
"Miss! Miss, the emperor asks you to go to the Cool Hall now."
Hearing the sound, Tang Youyou turned her head and saw Yue Fusheng bending over and gasping for breath.
"What's the matter that I have to go at this time?"
Yue Fusheng shook his head and stared at her with innocent big eyes. "I don't know, Miss. The emperor asked you to go. You'll know when you get there."
Helplessly, Tang Youyou had no choice but to follow the path and reach the door of the Cool Hall.
I have to say that the former emperor really knew how to enjoy life. In order to keep cool, he had inlaid the walls of the Cool Hall with the best ice - type jade.
No wonder the common people were so happy about the change of dynasty. Tsk tsk tsk, it was the will of the people.
She stepped into the hall. Rong Xun, who was standing at the door with his hands behind his back, turned around and walked towards Tang Youyou as soon as he heard the sound behind him.
"My lady, you're here."
At this moment, Rong Xun had regained his scholarly air of the past, which was completely different from his ferocious appearance during the day. It was really terrifying.
She then saw the wooden coffin in the distance. Lying in the coffin was Tang Yu.
Tang Yu's lips were pale, and his eyes were tightly closed. Looking closely, his clothes were neatly arranged, and he looked very peaceful.
"I ordered someone to make a coffin out of the best golden - silk nanmu and put General Tang in it. I thought you might want to take a last look at him before his burial."
Hearing what he said, Tang Youyou slowly approached the coffin. Looking at the person inside, her heart ached. She held back her emotions and expressionlessly closed the coffin lid.
Seeing Tang Youyou looking "absent - minded", Rong Xun felt even more ashamed. He carefully got closer to Tang Youyou and said gently, "Tomorrow, I will hold the coronation ceremony. The day after tomorrow, I will make you the queen."
Make her the queen? This was like asking for her life!
The plot was moving too fast!
"Your Highness, there's no need to rush into making me the queen."
Rong Xun gently took her small hand, raised his sword - shaped eyebrows slightly, and said seriously with a straight face, "This is what I should do. Your father entrusted you to me before he died, and I will surely be responsible for you."
Hearing this, Tang Youyou's eyes became even more wandering. She deliberately avoided Rong Xun's burning gaze, always feeling uncomfortable when being stared at by him.
Rong Xun thought that her current evasion and aloofness were just because she resented him for her father's death.
"You'er, I understand that you may still resent me now, but I will surely prove my true feelings for you with my actions."
After saying this seriously, he left the hall firmly. According to the ancient rules, when a close relative passed away, one should keep vigil for seven days. Tang Youyou was no exception.
The moonlight was hazy, making the whole Cool Hall dim.
Tang Youyou, with heavy dark circles under her eyes, kept nodding in front of the coffin.
From afar, she looked just like a picture of a chick pecking at rice.
In the distance, Rong Xun quietly watched Tang Youyou's back in the dark. He always thought that Tang Youyou was "convulsed with grief" and heart - broken.
So, he shook his head guiltily and left with his hands behind his back.
But as soon as Rong Xun left, Tang Youyou, because of being too sleepy, knocked her head on the ground.
Ouch!
In a moment, a big bump immediately swelled up on her forehead. The pain woke her up from her dream. Her eyes were teary, looking extremely pitiful.
She shouted in her heart: When will this kind of life end!
Thinking about before she came here, she not only had free access to snacks but also could enjoy fried chicken at will. But now? She had nothing...
Yue Fusheng, who had come in to deliver food, saw Tang Youyou wiping her tears. He quietly put the food at the door and quickly ran out of the Cool Hall.
He knew very well that if he rushed to console this future queen at this moment, he didn't even need to think about it. He would surely get a good beating.
After much thought, he decided that it would be better to find a place to sleep.
This night was very quiet. Even the lotus flowers in the pond were so sleepy that they closed their buds.