Chapter 355: Chapter 317 Sudden Change! _2
The pair of eyes that were once clear and bright, even somewhat captivating, were now soaked in blood, making even the eyeballs appear blood-red. This gaze carried no emotion, not even warmth, but exuded a thick scent of blood that sent chills down one’s spine.
Wang Shaoji’s throat choked, and for a moment, he couldn’t speak.
He was like this, and the rest of the crowd was completely silent at this moment.
At the entrance of the Bright Hall, hundreds of members of the Imperial Guard were nothing but silent background scenery. They surrounded this blood-soaked woman, watching wide-eyed as she walked step by step down the stairs, leaving a trail of bloody footprints. The Imperial Guard below watched as she descended, yet they dared not step forward to stop her, all retreating silently.
In this way, everyone surrounded her, forming a strange, moving circle of people walking with her.
However, someone finally snapped out of it.
At the moment Wang Shaoqiu saw her stepping down the red steps, he immediately turned to look at the Bright Hall. The blood-red scene was just as he wished, yet at this moment, it also overwhelmed him, leaving him in a daze.
Chu Yang...
The high and mighty, domineering Emperor who gazed upon the world...
He was finally dead!
And he died by this woman’s hands!
This thought, once it surfaced, transformed into a surge of ecstasy—Heaven truly made the best arrangement for them.
Then, after Heaven’s arrangement, it was time for them to take action!
Thinking of this, he quickly moved to the edge of the stairs, watching as Shang Ruyi was about to reach the plaza, and he immediately shouted to the people below: "This person has killed the Emperor, a crime beyond redemption, quickly seize her!"
Once these words were spoken, the Jiangdu Palace, which was so silent you could hear a pin drop, suddenly vibrated!
Regicide!
The blood-soaked woman before them, it was she who killed the Emperor!
The crowd was shocked, yet there was unavoidable doubt—after all, although everyone was just forced into a tight corner against the Emperor, few would have the courage to actually act. How could this seemingly weak woman have such capabilities?
But the next moment, everyone saw that her right hand, hanging by her side, was indeed holding a long sword.
The blade was stained with blood, and as she walked step by step, blood dripped from its tip.
This is the sword of regicide!
At this moment, Wang Shaoqiu’s urgent voice came again from the hall above—"Quick, seize her!"
Only then did everyone wake up, looking at each other, wanting to step forward, but it was as though an invisible force was holding them back. They could only surround Shang Ruyi, eager yet not daring to act easily.
This time, Wang Shaoji also became anxious.
He grabbed a long knife from the waist of the Deputy General beside him and shouted angrily: "Grab her for me!"
The order from the Right屯卫将军 was one the Imperial Guard dare not defy. Finally, the two soldiers closest to Shang Ruyi gritted their teeth, gathered their courage, and reached out towards her: "You stop—"
Before the word "stop" could be completed, a loud bang echoed behind them, overwhelming all other sounds.
Everyone was stunned.
They all turned their heads simultaneously, looking behind them, and behind them was none other than the palace gate leading to the Bright Hall—the Bright Gate, which had been closed from the beginning tonight, the only gate they hadn’t used or sent extra guards to.
At this moment, the massive doors trembled with the recent loud noise.
What’s going on?
Why is the palace gate—
At this thought, Wang Shaoqiu responded more quickly than anyone else. He stepped forward and yelled to Wang Shaoji, who was holding a long knife and walking towards Shang Ruyi: "It must be the Jiangdu Palace guard!"
"...!"
This moment, Wang Shaoji also woke up. The noise they had caused here must have reached the Jiangdu Palace guard, who were coming to rescue.
He shouted immediately: "Quickly capture Shang Ruyi. Some of you, go block the gate!"
This time, the people reacted very quickly, especially the Imperial Guard at the back, who upon hearing the word "block the gate," turned around and ran towards the Bright Gate.
However, just as they were about to approach the Bright Gate, a massive force suddenly crashed from behind the door, and before they could react, they were sent flying by the gates being heavily pushed open!
With several cries of pain, those people fell to the ground, losing consciousness!
The members of the Imperial Guard were stunned. At this moment, compared to the blood-soaked Shang Ruyi, the breach of the palace gate was what truly terrified them. They all drew their swords and turned towards the Bright Gate, only to see the door crash against the walls again with a deafening roar.
Amidst the roar, a troop charged in fiercely.
It was Vice Commander Cheng Qiao of the Old Palace Guard!
He led his men in swiftly, and upon entering the palace gate, saw the scene in the plaza, his heart sank, but he immediately shouted: "Quick, take action!"
As soon as the words were out, the Old Palace Guard behind him charged in with a roar.
This time, the Imperial Guard reacted quickly, immediately meeting them in battle. Both sides were entangled in a melee, with sabers and swords, blood and flesh flying everywhere, plunging the entire Jiangdu Palace into chaos.
Wang Shaoqiu, however, kept his eyes fixed on Shang Ruyi, shouting to his brother: "Quick, seize her!" Hearing this, Wang Shaoji rushed towards Shang Ruyi, trying to capture her.
At this moment, a loud whinny of a horse pierced the air.
Everyone looked up at this instant, only to see a lone rider standing proudly in the center of the Bright Gate. The man on the horse, with one hand holding a knife, surveyed the entire Jiangdu Palace with eyes as cold and sharp as a hawk.
Finally, his gaze stopped in front of him on Shang Ruyi, who stood on the steps, covered in blood.