Chapter 456 The Imperial Mausoleum Was Attacked

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There was silence in the cemetery.

On the imperial mausoleum located on the top of the mountain, there is no sound between heaven and earth except the cold wind.

In the cemetery, in front of a towering tombstone.

Zhao Ying stood quietly in front of the tombstone, staring at the tombstone in front of her, with a bit of the past in her eyes.

"Mother, I'm here to see you!"

Zhao Ying's voice was very soft, with a bit of nostalgia in it.

The thoughts in her mind slowly passed by at this moment, and she recalled some scattered memory fragments.

Her mother died very young, a few years after she was born. The memories in Zhao Ying's mind only stayed in childhood.

The queen mother suffered from dystocia when giving birth to her. Although she survived, her body and bones were extremely weak, and she passed away a few years later.

For Zhao Ying, her memory of her mother is already very vague. I only vaguely remember that when my mother was still alive, she was very kind and loving to her.

But she also remembered that the queen's face often showed a sad look.

At that time, she was very young and didn't know what was going on. She didn't have time to think about the reason, and her mother died.

After the death of his mother, his father gave her a grand burial and defied all opinions to bury her in the Mausoleum of the Great Zhao Emperor. Every year after that, Zhao Ying would come here to pay homage to her mother.

When she was a child, it was her master who brought her here.

Since the master left, she came here alone.

Thinking of this, Zhao Ying lowered her eyes slightly.

Since the death of his mother, the young Zhao Ying has become a thorn in the eyes of countless people in the palace.

The father favored the mother and the queen, but since the death of the mother, the father's temperament changed drastically. In addition, the Northern Qi Dynasty had just perished, and the DPRK was in chaos. The young Zhao Ying was almost forgotten.

Forgotten in the deep palace, I don’t know how many crises and assassinations I encountered. It was the master who always stayed by her side and saved her time and time again.

It was also in the company of her master that Zhao Ying thrived. The master taught her kung fu, strategies for governing the country, and important events in the world...

The master seemed to be omnipotent and was very careful and patient in teaching her at all times.

Zhao Ying is able to achieve all of her achievements today thanks to the guidance of her master.

Under the guidance of her master, Zhao Ying reappeared in front of the world.

Her father founded Qin Tiansi, and with her extraordinary wisdom and skill, she successfully took over the power of Qin Tiansi and became her father's most trusted daughter.

It was also after Zhao Ying took full control of Qin Tiansi that her master suddenly left without saying goodbye and disappeared.

After the master left only a letter, there was no further news.

Thinking of this, Zhao Ying's eyes flashed with loneliness.

Her master was the former commander of the Imperial Guards in the Jokhang Palace. He commanded all the Imperial Guards in the Jokhang Palace and was also her father's most trusted minister.

When he left, he left a letter saying that he was tired of the days of being the commander of the Forbidden Army and wanted to see the outside world.

It's been many years since he left.

No news.

It was not until recently that Zhao Ying learned that the master had exchanged letters with Su Xiang.

In Zhao Ying's mind, the memory of going to see Su Xiang a few days ago came back.

The master did write a letter to Su Xiang. The content of the letter was very short, and he mentioned one thing in his mind. The master had traveled all over the world these years to find someone.

Who are you looking for?

Zhao Ying had some vague guesses in her mind.

She remembered that the master used to like to drink alone and be in a daze in the yard. After being drunk, he would mutter someone's name. Zhao Ying, who was young at the time, asked him, but the master just smiled and said that the person he was looking for had gone.

Zhao Ying didn't understand it at the time. It wasn't until she grew up that Zhao Ying accidentally heard some secrets from the palace.

I heard that many years ago, the master once liked someone, and I heard that she was a maid in the palace. But I don’t know what happened later, the palace maid disappeared...

Although this is only a secret in the palace, and I don’t know whether it is true or not, Zhao Ying may be able to guess it.

Maybe the person the master is looking for is related to this person, right?

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Zhao Ying, who gradually came back to her senses, slowly put aside the thoughts in her mind. Looking at the tombstone in front of her again, her eyes gradually became firmer.

"Mother, Ying'er has grown up. When Ying'er came to see you last year, Ying'er once said that one day, Ying'er will reorganize Dazhao's country and return Dazhao to a beautiful country, but..."

Zhao Ying's eyes showed a bit of loneliness: "Ying'er broke her promise!"

Her ambitious plan failed.

Not only did she fail to rectify the world, she even made the world a mess.

The reason is ultimately related to the chaos of the day.

"My father ignored the government affairs, and I, Dazhao, are now at the point of life and death. If you, Queen Mother, were still alive, you definitely wouldn't want to see this scene."

Zhao Ying murmured to herself, with a cold look in her eyes.

"Officials of the Jokhang Palace are against Ying'er, secretly hindering Ying'er's plan, and that Zhao Jing..."

Zhao Ying's face was expressionless: "He wants to kill Ying'er!"

She knew very well that Zhao Jing hated her very much and even wanted her to die.

Zhao Ying's existence is his biggest thorn in the side.

"He is the crown prince of Jozhao, but the greatest authority in Jozhao is in my hands. He should hate me very much!"

Zhao Ying murmured to herself: "But, this Qin Tiansi cannot be handed over to him!"

Zhao Ying said no more, but her eyes grew colder.

No one knows Zhao Jing better than her. If the Qintiansi is handed over to him, many people will die.

The Qintiansi is a double-edged sword now. If used well, it can stabilize the situation of Dazhao and supervise the ministers of the world. If used poorly, it can easily become a butcher's knife for some people.

Zhao Ying knows Zhao Jing too well. He is very ambitious, even wolfish. Over the years, Zhao Ying has not thought about gradually handing over the Qintiansi to him. However, Zhao Jing's performance is too indifferent.

What he has done privately over the years, one by one, makes Zhao Ying alert. Once the Qintiansi falls into his hands, I am afraid that the court of Dazhao will be completely under his control.

"I don't want to be an enemy of him. After all, he is the only heir of my Dazhao!"

Zhao Ying muttered to himself, but there was a bit of coldness in his eyes.

"Don't force me!"

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On the top of the mountain.

Outside the imperial mausoleum.

The guards of the imperial mausoleum at the door put their hands on the door, expressionless.

Several figures were standing in the open space not far away.

The leader was a middle-aged man with a restrained aura.

This person was the guardian of the Qintian Division guarding the capital of Zhongzhou, Cheng Xilai Cheng.

Behind the guardian, there were four or five Qintian Division masters and several maids.

These people were the most trusted servants around the princess.

This time, the princess only brought them to the imperial mausoleum.

"Protector!"

At this time, a Qintian Division master quietly came to the guardian and whispered: "Protector, I have investigated clearly that there is no movement in the city today. I guess there should be nothing wrong..."

Cheng Xilai had a gloomy face, with a bit of worry in his eyes, and frowned: "Where is Zhao Jing? Where is he?"

"Early this morning, people from Su Xiang's family took him away. It is said that Su Xiang has something important to do with Zhao Jing."

"Su Xiang?"

Cheng Xilai breathed a sigh of relief.

Su Xiang is one of the few good ministers left in the Zhao Dynasty. Since it was Su Xiang who called Zhao Jing away, there should be no big problems today.

But...

For some reason, Cheng Xilai still felt a little uneasy.

He glanced at the bottom of the mountain, which was quiet and empty.

"Notify the people from the Qintiansi nearby and ask them to come closer!"

"Yes!"

...

At the same time.

Under the imperial mausoleum, at the foot of the mountain.

Several figures hidden in the forest were quietly approaching the imperial mausoleum.

Dozens of black-clad death warriors were staring at the imperial mausoleum not far away.

Behind the death warriors, a figure suddenly appeared in the crowd.

Zhao Jing!

At this moment, Zhao Jing was looking up at the imperial mausoleum in the distance indifferently, with no expression on his face.

"Your Highness, it's almost time. The commander of the garrison outside the imperial mausoleum has been bribed by us. He has already transferred most of the guards at the gate of the imperial mausoleum. It's time to act!"

"Your Highness, please give the order!"

Zhao Jing slowly retracted his gaze, and his face showed unprecedented solemnity and seriousness.

"Action!"

With Zhao Jing's order, dozens of dead soldiers hidden in all directions quickly appeared and groped towards the imperial mausoleum.

The few remaining guards guarding the foot of the imperial mausoleum died before they even found the figures of the dead soldiers.

After quickly dealing with the guards outside the door, these dead soldiers immediately went up the mountain without any hesitation.

At the same time, there were countless masters following Zhao Jing.

"When will our troops arrive?"

Zhao Jing asked in a deep voice.

"According to the time calculation, it should be about the same time. When they arrive, the checkpoints under the mountain will be completely controlled by us. By then, even if Zhao Ying has wings, she can't fly out!"

Hearing this answer, Zhao Jing's face eased a little.

"Don't let your guard down. Make sure to deal with the aftermath. Zhao Ying is not dead. If anything goes wrong, I will kill you!"

"Yes!"

Zhao Jing was alert.

Today's plan is a great rebellion.

Once today's events are reported back, the court will be furious. Therefore, today's events must be handled cleanly, and no clues or evidence can be left. Otherwise, something big will happen.

Of course, the most important thing is... Zhao Ying must die.

If she doesn't die, Zhao Jing will be in big trouble!

The murderous intent in Zhao Jing's eyes finally no longer has any cover.

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On the top of the mountain halfway up.

The dead soldiers who sneaked in silently are going up the mountain quickly.

These dead soldiers are slaves that Zhao Jing has raised for many years. These people's martial arts are unfathomable, and each of them is a top-notch master.

Today, Zhao Jing sent almost all his dead soldiers. At the same time, there are many masters who follow him, almost all of them.

Just to eliminate Zhao Ying.

On the mountainside, several figures went up the mountain. In less than half an hour, these figures had quietly approached the top of the mountain.

On the top of the mountain, in front of the imperial mausoleum, Zhao Ying's figure slowly appeared outside the door.

"Princess!"

Outside the door, Cheng Xilai and others quickly stepped forward and came to Zhao Ying.

Two maids on the side stepped forward carefully to help the princess put on her clothes and arrange her hair accessories.

Then, one of the maids carefully poured a bowl of water from the pot next to her: "Princess, drink water."

Zhao Ying took the bowl, glanced at the clear water in the bowl, and took a sip.

The maid on the side saw this scene, a gleam of light flashed in her eyes, and she quickly lowered her head and disappeared.

"Let's go back."

After drinking the water, Zhao Ying spoke calmly.

"Princess, the carriage has been prepared at the foot of the mountain!"

Guardian Cheng on the side took Zhao Ying and prepared to go down the mountain and leave.

The way up the mountain is steep and the way down is not easy either. Along the way down the mountain, the quiet road gives people the illusion of silence.

However, after taking two steps, Zhao Ying suddenly stopped.

She glanced around and frowned slightly.

"What's wrong?"

Cheng Xilai was slightly startled when he saw the princess stop. Just when he was about to say something, he seemed to realize something and glanced around subconsciously.

The next second, his face suddenly darkened.

"Who is it? Come out!!"

The surroundings were silent, not a single sound was heard.

"If you still want to hide, you are seeking death!"

Cheng Xilai was so angry that he suddenly slapped a palm towards the big rock not far away.

The palm wind carried the strong wind, which instantly shook the big stone to pieces.

Behind the stone, a figure in black quickly retreated to avoid the stone's attack.

"There is indeed an ambush!"

Seeing the man in black appear, Protector Cheng's face became more and more gloomy: "Who dares to sneak into our Mausoleum of the Great Zhao Emperor?!"

His mind suddenly guessed something.

At the moment when the man in black was discovered, several men in black suddenly appeared from all around. These men in black no longer hid and quickly surrounded Zhao Ying and others.

Their eyes all fell on Zhao Ying, who was dressed in white, with only murderous intent in her eyes.

"Death warrior?"

When Zhao Ying's beautiful eyes rested on these men in black, there was no trace of surprise in her eyes.

What he had guessed a long time ago, it seemed that he really planned to take this opportunity to attack himself.

Zhao Ying's eyes became more and more disappointed!

"Zhao Jing!"

Protector Cheng also realized this at this time. He was the only one who could sneak so many people into the Mausoleum of the Great Zhao Emperor quietly.

Zhao Jing, is he trying to kill the princess? !

Cheng Xilai was furious.

At the same time, the dead warrior who surrounded everyone did not talk nonsense.

"Swish, swish, swish!"

With a flash of cold light, the dead man took out the knife in his hand and rushed towards Zhao Ying from all directions.

"Seeking death, protect the princess!"

When Cheng Xilai saw this, he took the lead and rushed directly into the crowd.

The remaining masters of Qintiansi also quickly drew their swords and fought with these dead soldiers.

Zhao Ying stood still and waited until the dead soldiers arrived in front of her before Zhao Ying took action instantly.

"Bang!"

In an instant, the two dead soldiers who were close to Zhao Ying flew out instantly.

Two huge holes were blasted out of their chests.

A stream of blood.

Instant kill!

Thunderous means!

This scene made Cheng Xilai's eyes shocked and relieved at the same time.

Princess, you are stronger than before.

This scene did not scare away the remaining dead soldiers.

Their purpose was to kill Zhao Ying. The moment these two people died, other dead soldiers rushed over again.

"ah!"

"stare!"

The screams slowly sounded.

Zhao Ying struck out swiftly and resolutely, leaving almost nothing behind.

With expressionless faces, several dead soldiers died in front of her in the blink of an eye.

Just when Zhao Ying was about to continue to deal with the other people, at this moment, she felt a slight shock in her heart.

The internal force in the body collapsed at this moment, and his whole body twitched.

Her expression changed.

What's going on? !

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