Chapter 224 Revealed
Inside the Imperial Army camp.
Wang Shen, wearing shiny silver armor, sat in the tent, staring straight ahead. On each side sat a group of generals. He had received a message from Di Hong to take action tonight, so they could not rest.
"Everyone, tonight is the night that will decide our future."
A group of generals were ecstatic. Most of them were placed in the imperial guards by the kingdom. If they could succeed, the Tiandou Empire would be transformed and they would be rich and prosperous for the rest of their lives, bringing blessings to future generations.
Most of them are of commoner origin. If it weren't for the Di family training them and giving them opportunities, they might still be farming at home now.
"Everyone, restrain your subordinates when you return. Also, take advantage of this opportunity to rest as there will be a great battle tonight."
"Yes!" All the generals stood up and saluted.
"Report!" A soldier ran in.
"General, Prince Xuexing is here."
"Okay, I understand." Wang Shen waved his hand and the soldier left the tent.
He knew in advance that Xue Xing would come. After all, Di Hong had sent a message to tell him. So, he could use this opportunity to control the gate of Tiandou City and block the entire Tiandou City. This would make it easier for the kingdom's army to enter the city.
When Xue Xing came to the tent, Wang Shen hurriedly stood up to greet her. He had not yet taken any action, so he had to save face.
"Your Highness, why are you here?"
Xue Xing didn't waste any words and went straight to the point.
"Wang Shen, you are the commander of the Imperial Guards. Who are you loyal to?"
Wang Shen was stunned for a moment, then said against his conscience: "Of course it is Your Majesty."
"Okay." Xue Xing nodded.
"I'm telling you now that Xue Qinghe colluded with the thieves to poison His Majesty. I want you to lead the troops to blockade Tiandou City immediately."
"What!?" Wang Shen pretended to be shocked, and even the generals around him pretended to be shocked.
"The prince is plotting to murder your majesty?"
"How can this be."
"Yes."
Seeing that Wang Shen and the others didn't believe it, Xue Xing suddenly became anxious.
"Can I still lie to you?"
"Your Majesty is suffering from the poison today and will soon die."
"Once Xue Qinghe sits on the throne, the Tiandou Empire will be finished. I know you support the prince, but you are loyal to His Majesty and the Empire."
Wang Shen pursed his lips and pretended to be hesitant.
"General Wang, we can't hesitate any longer!" Xue Xing shouted.
"Okay." Wang Shen made up his mind.
"Don't worry, Your Highness. I will personally lead the troops to blockade Tiandou City, but I can't control what happens in the palace. If the army goes to the palace without Your Majesty's order, it will be a rebellion."
"I know." Xue Xing nodded. As long as the imperial guards sealed off the city, it would be fine.
Then he left in a hurry. He definitely would not go to the palace, as he would only be a hindrance if he went there.
After Xue Ye left, Wang Shen immediately mobilized the army to begin to blockade Tiandou City. The remaining imperial guards were on high alert and waiting for the signal. As soon as the signal was given, the entire army would enter the city immediately. They had only one goal, to eliminate all forces loyal to the Tiandou royal family, including the annihilation of the Tiandou Royal Knights.
These armies that were once loyal to the empire and had a glorious history were now taking up arms to attack the empire. It was because their roots had been replaced. All the generals who were loyal to the empire were eliminated by Wang Shen using all means, including slander.
Wang Shen’s success was inseparable from Xue Qinghe or Qian Renxue’s protection and tacit approval for him to do so.
In the Tiandou City Palace, Tang San and his men were stopped as soon as they arrived here. He found that the guards of the palace had been replaced, and all of them were replaced by spirit masters.
On the top of a building not far from the Imperial Palace, Di Hong and Di Yuan sat looking at the Imperial Palace not far away. From here they could clearly see what was happening with Tang San.
"Father, Xue Qinghe has already mobilized troops." Di Yuan said. He really didn't expect that the prince who seemed gentle and kind to others would actually poison Xue Ye and rebel. Di Hong nodded slightly. Xue Qinghe did not mobilize the Knights, but the Spirit Masters of the Spirit Hall. These Spirit Masters disguised themselves as soldiers of the Heaven Dou Empire and were ready to attack the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect and other forces at any time. Unfortunately, Xue Qinghe missed Tang San's Tang Sect.
After being stopped, Tang San realized that these soul masters had been replaced, and these should not be royal soul masters. After all, his teacher was the chief soul master. If there were soul masters transferred, he could not be unaware of it. So he had an idea and directly used Xue Qinghe's name to disguise him as the prince's man.
Sure enough, the soul master who blocked them let them go.
However, before they had gone far, two Titled Douluo from the Thorny Porcupine Snake Spear appeared and blocked their way.
The appearance of the two Titled Douluo immediately aroused the vigilance of Zhao Wuji and Yang Wudi. Both of them were Soul Douluo and could naturally feel the power of the Thorny Porpoise and Snake Lance.
Tang San also frowned, he didn't expect that there were two Titled Douluo in the Imperial Palace. Where did these two Titled Douluo come from and why had he never seen them before.
He roughly guessed that these two people should be from the Spirit Hall.
Xue Qinghe had indeed colluded with the Spirit Hall.
The palace gate opened and Xue Qinghe walked out.
"It turns out that Tang Yin is Tang San. I was wrong about him when we were in Yuexuan."
After Xue Qinghe came out, everyone except Tang San, Zhao Wuji and Yang Wudi saluted.
The snake spear and the porcupine also retreated behind him.
"Brother Tang San, why didn't you just let someone notify me when you came? It would be great if I could take you in."
"Xue Ke is still talking about you."
Tang San bowed slightly.
"Hello, Your Highness the Crown Prince."
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince's kindness, Tang San appreciates it. This time, I came here at the invitation of Prince Xuexing to treat His Majesty. I wonder if we can go in first and treat His Majesty."
Xue Qinghe immediately refused, "Don't worry about my father's affairs, brother."
"My dear brother, it's not easy for you to enter the palace once. Why don't you let me host you and we can have a good talk."
"With Xiao Yuan gone, I don't even have anyone to talk to."
Tang San stopped talking nonsense.
"It seems that the people guarding here should all be from the Spirit Hall."
"His Royal Highness."
When addressing Xue Qinghe, he deliberately emphasized his tone.
Xue Qinghe said calmly: "Tang San, what nonsense are you talking about? This is the forbidden area of the Heaven Dou Empire's imperial palace. How could there be anyone from the Spirit Hall?"
Of course he couldn't admit it. After all, his current identity was the crown prince of the Tiandou Empire. If people knew that he had any connection with the Spirit Hall, he would definitely not be able to sit on the throne. Today was a crucial day.
Xue Ye couldn’t survive the day, and he couldn’t let anything unexpected happen.
"Your Highness, you still have a flaw."
Tang San mercilessly exposed Xue Qinghe's disguise.
"The two people beside you are both Title Douluo, right?"
"Why don't they protect Emperor Xue Ye, but instead revolve around you?"
"Besides, there are only a handful of Title Douluo in the entire continent. Who else besides the Spirit Hall would have such strength?"
"Second, you replaced all the palace guards with soul masters. Was it really to protect His Majesty?"
"Then why did you hide it from the chief soul master, who is also my teacher?"
(End of this chapter)