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Flame Capital City, Imperial Palace.
More than twenty masked men in black stared at a middle-aged man in golden armor. Their expressions were cold.
Behind the middle-aged man in golden armor, there were a few hundred Royal Guards. However, at this moment, all of them were lying on the ground, drenched in sweat.
This was a strange scene.
This was the Flame Capital City, the Imperial Palace!
Under normal circumstances, this place was under the control of the royal guards. However, it seemed like the royal guards did not have the upper hand. In fact, they could not even move.
"Bai Qi, is there any point in continuing to struggle?" A masked man in black with eyes as sharp as an eagle walked out from the group of masked men. His gaze landed on the middle-aged man in golden armor.
Beside the masked black-clothed man, there was another black-clothed man with a pair of extremely feminine eyes.
Unlike the other men in black, these two men in black were dressed in expensive clothes. It was obvious that the quality of their clothes was much better than the others.
"You know me?" The middle-aged man in golden armor supported himself with one hand on the ground. His forehead was drenched in sweat. However, he did not fall to the ground like the other royal guards.
"Of course I know you. You are the Vice Domain Chief of the royal guards. How could I not know you?" The masked man in black smiled calmly.
As for the other feminine masked man standing beside him, he did not speak from the beginning to the end, nor did he make any sound.
As for the other men in black, they did not speak either.
"Who are you?" Bai Qi's lips trembled. He looked extremely weak.
"Don't tell me that Vice Domain Chief Bai should be more concerned about what we did to you?" The masked eagle-eyed man looked at Bai Qi, who was trembling slightly, and asked again.
"Hmph! I don't want to know about your despicable methods! "Bai Qi gritted his teeth.
"Is that so? If that's the case … I shall not waste any more time. "The masked man in black nodded and walked towards Bai Qi.
"Tell this Vice Lieutenant, how did you do it? All the royal guards on duty were poisoned. How did you know which royal guards were on duty today? "
"It seems that Deputy White is still a little curious?" The masked eagle-eyed man in black sneered as he walked.
Bai Qi, on the other hand, gritted his teeth and did not make a sound.
The masked man in black looked at Bai Qi and finally stopped. Then, he slowly leaned over and whispered into Bai Qi's ear.
"What?! You … "Bai Qi's eyes widened in shock," Good move, but I don't believe that you can bribe all the people in the kitchen and the people in charge of distribution in the Royal Army! "
"Bribe? Hehe, that's too troublesome. As long as we have their family members as hostages, everything is actually not too difficult! "The masked eagle-eyed man in black raised his head again and smiled lightly.
"You … The families of the Royal Guards are all under the protection of the Empire. It's impossible for this information to be leaked. How did you find out about this?"
"You don't need to know about this!" The masked man in black did not intend to continue speaking with Bai Qi. He raised his hand and said, "Vice Commander Bai, you are very loyal. Even though you were poisoned by the Bone Softening Powder, you still risked your life to block our way. I will give you a quick death!"
"Hmph!" Bai Qi closed his eyes and did not say another word.
At this moment, a figure appeared in front of the masked man in black and blocked his palm that was about to land on the man in black.
The masked man in black was stunned for a moment and turned around to look at the person beside him.
It was the other masked man in black who had been standing beside the masked man in black.
"It seems that … some people are reluctant! Fine, then let's spare Deputy White's life! " The masked man in black's eyes flashed and his hand landed on the back of Bai Qi's neck.
"Pa!"
Bai Qi fell to the ground and fainted.
When the twenty or so men in black saw this scene, two of them immediately stepped forward, took out a metal chain from their bosom, and firmly tied up Bai Qi, who had fainted on the ground.
"Is this okay?" The masked man in black looked at the other masked man in black.
The effeminate man in black didn't say anything. Instead, he walked directly into the palace. Half of the twenty-odd men in black around him followed him.
The masked man's mouth turned cold again, and he nodded to the men behind him. Then, he quickly followed the masked man's footsteps.
…
Countless Royal Guards collapsed to the ground.
Every one of them struggled to get up from the ground, but the feeling of powerlessness made them unable to do anything. Their bodies were drenched in sweat.
The eunuchs and palace maids looked at the Royal Guards on the ground and were shocked. However, there were also some eunuchs and palace maids who were looking for water to feed the Royal Guards.
At this moment …
More than a thousand black-clothed men also came from afar. Their footsteps were very orderly, and they moved as fast as lightning. They formed a small team of 100 people.
"Young Master has ordered that anyone who dares to approach the Royal Guards will be killed!"
"Yes!"
Black shadows flashed across the battlefield.
More than ten eunuchs and palace maids who were feeding the Royal Guards died immediately. Everyone's eyes widened in disbelief.
However, blood was already flowing out from their throats and dripping onto the ground.
"Ah! Murder! "
"Run, there's an assassin, quick … catch the assassin!"
"Protect the Emperor!"
The eunuchs and palace maids who were standing at the side screamed and ran in all directions. However, how could they be faster than the black shadows?
All the eunuchs and palace maids fell to the ground again.
Until …
None of the eunuchs and palace maids dared to approach the Royal Guards or make a sound. Everyone covered their mouths tightly, their eyes widened and their bodies trembled.
At the same time, two masked men in black walked over from afar. One of them had eyes as sharp as an eagle's while the other had eyes that were soft and gentle. Behind the two masked men in black, there were more than twenty men in black.
All the eunuchs and palace maids trembled as they looked at the approaching masked men in black. They lowered their heads and prostrated themselves on the ground.
However, the two masked men in black did not even look at the eunuchs and palace maids. They did not even look at the blood on the ground. They walked straight into the depths of the palace.
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Flame Capital City, at the entrance of the Imperial Academy.
Ping Yang's eyes were glued to the place where the light was shining. Her pink lips were agape and she looked extremely shocked.
"Third Brother, he really … but, how did he avoid the Royal Guards in the palace?" Ping Yang seemed to have recovered after a moment of shock.
"The simplest way is to poison the food of the Royal Guards!" Fang Zhengzhi looked at Ping Yang and said casually.
"Poison?" Ping Yang's eyes widened slightly. Then, she seemed to have thought of something. "If it was Third Brother, it would not be too difficult to poison the Royal Guards. However, how would father protect himself? Without the Royal Guards … No, I have to save father! "
As Ping Yang spoke, she hurriedly prepared to run towards the palace. However, she had only taken one step when she stopped. Her clear eyes widened once again.
"Palace Guards?!" Ping Yang looked at the gathering Palace Guards in the distance. It was impossible for her not to be shocked.
However, very quickly …
Ping Yang's eyes lit up.
That's right, there are Sixth Brother's Palace Guards!
At this point, Ping Yang did not hesitate any longer. She flew towards the direction of the city guards, completely ignoring Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu.
"Stop!" Ping Yang shouted as he arrived in front of the city guards.
"It's Princess Ping Yang?! Princess Ping Yang … we have urgent military matters to attend to. Please do not obstruct us! " One of the Palace Guards saw Ping Yang in front of him and immediately stopped. After all, Ping Yang's reputation was too well known in the Flame Capital City.
"Stop whatever urgent military matters you have. I order all of you to go to the palace and protect my father. Anyone who disobeys will be executed!"
"This … Princess Ping Yang, our orders are to seal the west gate of the palace. As for entering the palace to protect the Emperor, that is the job of King Duan and the other Palace Guards!"
"Hmm?! You want to go to the west gate of the palace? "
"Yes! Princess Ping Yang, don't worry about the Emperor's safety. With King Duan around, he will definitely not let anything happen to the Emperor. We have urgent military matters to attend to, so we will take our leave first! " The leader of the Palace Guards did not want to waste any more time with Ping Yang. He went around Ping Yang and ran towards the front.
The other Palace Guards followed suit and went around Ping Yang.
As for Ping Yang …
She stood rooted to the ground, looking at the Palace Guards running towards the palace. She did not know how to react.
"The Palace Guards are sealing the west gate of the palace? He even said that Sixth Brother will protect the Emperor? This … How did Sixth Brother know that Third Brother will … "Ping Yang mumbled to herself. She could not understand.
Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu walked to Ping Yang's side. Fang Zhengzhi frowned as he looked at the Palace Guards who had left.
Of course, he knew who the Palace Guards were listening to. Only King Duan, Lin Xinjue, could mobilize such a large number of Palace Guards to surround the palace.
Palace Guards …
The palace!
Fang Zhengzhi's eyes lit up. Then, he seemed to have thought of something.
"I see!"
"Do you know something? Quickly, quickly tell this Princess, what exactly is going on? Why would Sixth Brother send the Palace Guards to surround the palace and say that he would protect the Emperor? "Ping Yang seemed to have woken up from her thoughts when she heard Fang Zhengzhi's words.
"It seems like … other than us, King Duan also knows that something is wrong tonight!" Yan Xiu's voice rang out. At the same time, he frowned.
"Sixth Brother knows too?" Ping Yang was shocked again. Then, she shook her head vigorously. "Why would Sixth Brother know too?"
"That is not important. What is important is … What is King Duan's motive for leading the Palace Guards into the palace?" Fang Zhengzhi waved his hand and interrupted Ping Yang.
"Isn't it to protect the Emperor?" Ping Yang looked at Fang Zhengzhi in shock.
"Don't you think that everything in front of you is a trap?" Fang Zhengzhi did not answer Ping Yang's question directly.
"Trap? What do you mean? "Ping Yang was confused.
"Think about it, if you were the one controlling everything, would you let the Crown Prince enter the palace to usurp the throne while informing King Duan to enter the palace to protect the Emperor?" Fang Zhengzhi guided.
"Of … Of course not! Why would I do that? Isn't that the same as doing nothing? "Ping Yang replied without even thinking.
"No! He still did it. Furthermore, he did it even more brilliantly than we expected. It is even more flawless. It can be said to be a perfect trap! "Fang Zhengzhi shook his head.
"A perfect undefeatable situation?" Ping Yang could not understand. How could this be a perfect trap? Where was it perfect? Where was it invincible?
"Yes, it is indeed perfect. Furthermore, no matter which side wins, he is the winner. However, this plan … should have a backup plan!" Yan Xiu nodded his head.
"What are you two talking about? Why do I not understand at all? What winner? What backup plan? "Ping Yang blinked and looked at Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu in confusion.
"I can't explain it. Because, I can only roughly guess. However, I have not completely understood the process." Yan Xiu shook his head. At the same time, he looked at Fang Zhengzhi. "Have you thought it through?"
"No, just a little more!" Fang Zhengzhi shook his head as well.
"Both of you don't understand, why do you say that this plan is perfect and invincible?" Ping Yang was instantly displeased when she heard Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu's conversation.
"There is a plan called 'Sit back and reap the benefits'. Do you know?" Fang Zhengzhi said.
"Of course I know. It refers to watching the two sides fight. When both sides are injured, we will strike at the right time to reap the most benefits!" Ping Yang replied immediately.
"Yes, you are right. However, there is something missing. This plan does not only refer to two sides. It can also refer to three sides, four sides, five sides …" Fang Zhengzhi nodded his head.
"Three sides, four sides, five sides?" Ping Yang's eyes widened.
"Have you heard of a story in the Law of Dao? The State of Qin unified the world, and at that time, the strategy they used was to first promise the other States great benefits before attacking a State, and then, while the other States were trying to protect themselves, they would destroy the six States one by one, and finally, establish the Qin Dynasty! "
"I have heard of it. However, what has this got to do with what we are seeing now?" Ping Yang looked at Fang Zhengzhi in shock.
"It is the same strategy. However, the target is different and the situation is different. However, it can be said to be perfect. Furthermore, it can also be invincible!" Fang Zhengzhi glanced at Ping Yang, then looked at the stars in the sky. "Before we know how it works, we can't break this plan!"
"Cannot be defeated?!" Ping Yang's entire body trembled when she heard this.
"Yes, it cannot be defeated." Fang Zhengzhi nodded his head.
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