At this time, Qin Yining was even somewhat disgusted with himself for coming up with the idea.
Helping Li Qitian take back the throne was indeed the most beneficial choice for the people of Da Zhou and Pang Xiao.
Perhaps in the eyes of those who had been on the battlefield for a long time, the casualties in front of the palace gates were not many.
But how innocent were these sacrifices? They were also people who were born and raised by their parents, who had flesh and blood, and who had feelings! This kind of sacrifice was not grand at all, and even made people feel sullen.
Pang Xiao suppressed the emotions in her heart, turned around, and hugged Qin Yining as she retreated a few steps. Bringing her away from the edge, she could no longer see the bloody scene below.
Qin Yining said sadly: "Let's end this quickly. There is no benefit in delaying. It's chaotic here, and the people are also suffering. "
Pang Xiao nodded: "You're right."
Below the palace walls, the two rooms were in contact with each other.
The casualties caused by the fighting made Li Qitian feel uneasy. Especially when Commandery Prince Li, who was leading a group of people, gradually approached them. Li Qitian couldn't suppress his anger and shouted, "Li Guangzhen! Why haven't you stopped yet! Zhen is here, do you really want to rebel! "
Li Qitian directly called Prince Li's name, causing Prince Li's bodyguards to turn around to look.
Not only these people, but even the Warden's Office of the five cities and the Tiger Army slowed down their movements. They were suspicious of Commandery Prince Li.
This was the capital. Besides Your Majesty, Pang Xiao, and Ji Zeyu standing on the palace walls, there were other court officials. Prince Li and Marquis Qingyang insisted at the beginning that the palace was attacked by Tatan spies, and everyone believed it, and rushed over for the sake of the imperial family they were loyal to.
But now?
Your Majesty was in disguise. Could it be that Prince Zhongshun, Marquis Dingbei, and the other court officials were all in disguise?
That lie could no longer fool them now.
Commandery Prince Li gradually slowed down his horse and finally stopped because of exhaustion.
The situation was already hopeless. If they continued to resist, they would only be killed immediately.
If the Three Thousand Battalions, the Five Battalions, and the Divine Strategy Battalion were alerted and rushed over, his corpse would probably be trampled into meat paste.
Thinking of this, Prince Li's whole body quivered, and he suddenly came to his senses.
I can't take it anymore.
He couldn't go on like this.
If he continued to be stubborn, there would really be no room for negotiation!
Prince Li jumped off his horse. Because his movements were too hasty, he almost rolled and crawled to the ground. Ignoring the pain, he frantically kowtowed and shouted, "Your Majesty! Is it really you?! I, I thought you … I heard that there were bandits and Tatan spies in the palace, so I came here with the soldiers to save the Empress Dowager, the Empress, and the others. I didn't expect you to come back. It's really a flood against the Dragon King's temple … "
Following Prince Li's words, the tens of thousands of people gathered in the square in front of the Imperial Palace became so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. All the fighting stopped. The air was filled with the thick smell of blood, and the miserable cries of the seriously injured could occasionally be heard.
Prince Li's voice, which was almost broken in his nervousness, made everyone feel speechless.
Shameless.
Was there anyone more shameless than Prince Li?
Everyone knew what was going on today. Prince Li acted like a good person, but what about the brothers from the Five Cities Warden's Office who had lost their lives because of him?
Prince Li's actions not only didn't improve his image in the slightest, but also made everyone despise and hate him even more.
The silence only lasted for a breath of time.
Seeing that the situation had stabilized, Li Qitian suddenly let out a long sigh of relief.
Today's great battle could finally come to an end.
"Enough." Li Qitian loudly ordered the people around him, "Open the palace gates."
"Your Majesty!"
An old official immediately stood up and saluted, "Your Majesty, this matter is inappropriate. What if the rebel army below rushes in?"
Da Zhou's Imperial Palace was renovated from the foundation of Beiji's Imperial Palace. It occupied a large area both inside and outside, and the buildings were also grand and imposing. It was easy to defend and difficult to attack. Today's guards were able to stabilize the situation and prevent the rascals from rushing in by relying on their current advantage.
But if the palace gates were opened, wouldn't that be letting in a hungry tiger?
Li Qitian gazed at the soldiers below the city walls and raised his sleeves, loudly declaring, "We believe in our soldiers! Today, they are the same as Prince Li and Marquis Qingyang. They all came to protect the Imperial Palace and capture the spies. Everyone is loyal, and We are very moved. You don't need to be long-winded. Open the palace gates and welcome the Five Cities Warden's Office and the Tiger Army soldiers present to enter the palace! "
When the officials heard this, a few of them came to their senses. There were also those who were slower to react who continued to persuade him.
Qin Yining and Pang Xiao looked at each other and saw the understanding in each other's eyes.
Li Qitian's move was truly clever.
Opening the palace gates and welcoming these soldiers into the palace was just to find a spacious place for them to wait for orders. However, this act of trust had the greatest effect of calming their fearful hearts.
If Li Qitian showed the slightest intention of investigating today's' rebel army ', these innocent soldiers might start a mutiny in order to save their lives. If the Tiger Army and the Five Cities Warden's Office joined forces to attack the Imperial Palace, would the Imperial Palace be able to defend itself with only Pang Xiao and Ji Zeyu's trusted aides?
When the time came, Li Qitian would probably die a horrible death!
Thus, Li Qitian wanted to stabilize the situation and pacify these people so that they wouldn't mutiny.
In Qin Yining's opinion, if Li Qitian was smart enough, today's matter couldn't be held accountable. Regardless of whether it was Prince Li and Marquis Qingyang, or the soldiers below. Not only could they not be held accountable, they had to be rewarded based on their 'contributions'.
As for Prince Li and Marquis Qingyang, as long as Li Qitian sat firmly on the throne, he could deal with these minions whenever he wanted.
Sure enough, as Qin Yining had analyzed, seeing Li Qitian's actions, everyone let out a sigh of relief. Even after the palace gates were opened, the Five Cities Warden's Office and the Tiger Army first lined up neatly under the leadership of their respective officers before entering the palace, quietly standing in place.
Just like before, Marquis Qingyang and Prince Li returned to Fengtian Palace to attend court with the other officials.
Qin Yining hesitated whether or not he should continue to follow.
However, Li Qitian smiled and said: "Younger sister-in-law, don't think too much, just come with me." He then looked at Qin Yining's tired expression: "The court will end soon, are you alright?"
Such courteous treatment caused all the officials who heard and saw to raise their eyebrows.
Qin Yining smiled and said: "Many thanks for Your Majesty's understanding, this subject's wife is fine."
For a woman to be able to attend court was already a great favor. If she made all sorts of excuses, then she didn't know how to appreciate favors.
Li Qitian returned to Fengtian Palace, still sitting upright on the steps.
Pang Xiao led Qin Yining and Ji Zeyu to the original position where they should have stood for court.
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