Chapter 498 Late-Night Attack

The night is getting darker.

In the palace, in the health hall, there is a peaceful atmosphere.

Sandalwood surrounds the hall, like a fairyland.

Emperor Zhao sat cross-legged on the futon in the center of the hall, closed his eyes, and placed his hands on his knees. He looked pious, as if he was performing some mysterious ritual.

Not far in front of him, the three Taoist priests also closed their eyes. The three of them looked very extraordinary, just like the immortals who practiced in the world.

These three people were the masters invited by Emperor Zhao from a remote cave in the mountains after searching all over the world.

These three Taoist priests are powerful in magic and are very good at practicing longevity. In terms of alchemy, the elixirs made by these three Taoist priests also have miraculous effects.

Over the years, Emperor Zhao has been living on the elixir. This elixir relieves his hidden illness and helps him practice longevity.

Longevity?

This is a very ridiculous thing.

Everyone in the world wants to live forever, especially those dignitaries who have reached a certain level of status and no longer pursue material things. For these people, they are afraid of death.

They will try every means to prolong their lives!

Especially from ancient times to the present, countless emperors have been pursuing the illusory immortality.

Is there really immortality in this world?

Emperor Zhao is not sure!

There are too many rumors, and no one knows whether they are true or false. It is rumored that every once in a while, there will be a group of immortals who will become immortals and enter the fairyland to live forever.

But in fact, no one has ever seen it.

For Emperor Zhao, he did not believe that he would live forever.

If you want to live forever, you must become an immortal. If you want to become an immortal, you have to give up everything he has now.

If so, what is the point of becoming an immortal?

He does not believe in becoming an immortal, but he wants to live!

This is also the problem he has been trying to study for so many years.

...

Time passed slowly, and the whole hall fell into silence.

The imperial guards guarding the door were still on full alert. Even in such a quiet night, they dared not relax at all.

The whole palace seemed to be completely plunged into a strange silence.

Outside the Health Palace, two eunuchs were yawning against the wall.

"Eunuch, it's almost time tonight, when can we go back to rest?"

"Rest? His Majesty is still in the Health Palace, how can we practice?"

"But..."

The younger eunuch couldn't help yawning again, his face full of fatigue: "But I'm really sleepy!"

"Hold it, His Majesty hasn't rested yet, if you dare to rest now, do you believe that His Majesty will take your head?"

As soon as these words came out, the younger eunuch suddenly shuddered and was no longer sleepy!

The matter of losing your head,

can't be sloppy.

After the young eunuch woke up, he felt a little bored again. He looked up at the eaves and saw that the heavy rain was still falling. I don't know when this rain will stop, and it seems that it will not stop in the next few days.

"Eunuch, can I ask you something?"

"What?"

"It's about the eldest princess..."

The words in the young eunuch's mouth were covered by the old eunuch as he spoke.

"Shut up!"

The old eunuch showed a bit of fear on his face, and scolded the young eunuch harshly.

At the same time, he looked around vigilantly, and after making sure that there was no one nearby, he was slightly relieved, then turned back, looked at him, and scolded him seriously: "Do you want to lose your head?!"

The young eunuch realized that he might have said something wrong, and quickly covered his mouth: "I was wrong..."

The old eunuch looked around again in doubt, and walked to a corner.

After making sure that no one would find out, he felt relieved.

Then he looked at him fiercely: "In the future, you are not allowed to mention such things in the palace, understand?"

"Oh!"

The young eunuch nodded as if he understood: "But..."

"No buts, if you want to survive in the palace, there are some things you must keep in your heart and never say them out."

The young eunuch nodded, and whispered: "But, didn't I only tell you, eunuch? I would never tell others..."

"Even if it's me, you have to be careful!"

The old eunuch said seriously: "Be careful that there are ears on the other side of the wall!"

"Oh!"

At this time, the old eunuch's face also showed some sorrow.

He has been in the palace for many years, and he can vaguely foresee something.

The palace seems to be a little unstable recently. I don't know what happened, but it always gives him a wrong atmosphere.

It feels like something big will happen!

When thinking of what happened recently, the worry on the old eunuch's face became more and more obvious.

The assassination of the eldest princess has already been reported in the palace. The eunuchs around His Majesty naturally heard some rumors in the palace.

The eldest princess was assassinated, and His Majesty was furious and placed His Royal Highness the Crown Prince under house arrest in the palace.

What does this mean?

The person who assassinated the eldest princess was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? !

This news was surprising but also reasonable.

It was surprising that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would kill his own sister, and it was reasonable that everyone knew the conflict between the eldest princess and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

Therefore, everything seemed not surprising.

But the old eunuch was not only worried about these, he also noticed recently that the imperial guards in the palace seemed to have changed a little.

Some familiar faces disappeared on weekdays, and some new faces appeared.

Although the normal change of guard was normal, at this moment, it gave the old eunuch an uneasy feeling.

"Walk!"

The old eunuch walked outside.

The little eunuch followed behind and asked strangely: "Where are we going?"

"Go back and guard. If His Majesty comes back and you and I are not at our posts, and His Majesty is angry, we will both suffer!"

The two of them braved the rain again and returned to the palace gate. Just as they were slapping the rain off their bodies, they planned to rest for a while.

Two cold swords were pressed against their necks.

Immediately, several figures appeared behind them and controlled the two of them.

"You, who are you?"

The old eunuch's eyes suddenly shrank, with a look of horror on his face.

Are there assassins? !

This was a thought that came to his mind.

An assassin broke into the palace late at night. What were the imperial troops doing and eating?

"Don't make a sound, otherwise, you will die!"

Behind him was a cold and murderous voice.

At this moment, the old eunuch's years of experience told him that something was wrong.

However, after being held hostage at this moment, he did not dare to move.

"You guys, do you know where this place is?!"

"What do you think?"

The cold reply made the old eunuch's heart sink.

The other party knew where this place was and was so confident. It was obvious that he was well prepared.

What are they... going to do?

Just when the old eunuch was stunned, several more figures appeared in his sight.

More than a dozen black-clothed figures silently leapt away from his sight, followed immediately by several heavily armed figures.

When he saw these people, the old eunuch's pupils suddenly shrank.

These people...

It's the forbidden army in the palace! !

But, but why are they here?

Also, why did they turn a blind eye to these men in black who broke into the palace.

What's going on?

Just as the old eunuch was horrified and shocked, another figure appeared in his sight.

When he saw that figure, the old eunuch's face suddenly became panicked.

Unbelievable.

"Your Majesty, Your Highness?!!"

Zhao Jing's figure slowly appeared in the old eunuch's sight.

He walked in step by step and came to the front of the two eunuchs.

"General Manager Xu!"

Zhao Jing looked at the old eunuch and said calmly: "You're fine!"

"Your Highness, you, what are you..."

From the moment he saw Zhao Jing, the old eunuch felt that something was wrong.

Isn’t His Highness under house arrest by His Majesty? Why are you here at this time?

And these forbidden troops, these men in black...

In an instant, a shocking thought appeared in his mind.

Could it be that His Highness is thinking? ! ! !

"Father, is he in the Health Palace?"

Zhao Jing looked at the old eunuch in front of him and spoke calmly.

This old eunuch was an eunuch who had been with Emperor Zhao for many years. He knew everything about Emperor Zhao's daily life and living habits.

However, at this moment the old eunuch figured this out and looked frightened: "Your Highness, you, do you know what you are doing?"

"Do you know the consequences?"

"I don't need to worry about the consequences, but Mr. Xu will worry about it more!"

Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes slightly and glanced at him coldly: "What Manager Xu should be worried about now is his own life!"

The old eunuch trembled slightly. He understood His Highness the Crown Prince's ambition and his purpose.

"Crazy, you're crazy!"

"Drag it down!"

Knowing that the old eunuch could not get any useful information from his mouth, Zhao Jing waved his hand and looked back at the other young eunuch next to him.

At this time, the little eunuch was frightened!

He looked at the scene in front of him blankly, feeling a little at a loss.

Your Highness, Your Highness, what is he going to do?

"What's your name?"

Zhao Jing looked at him.

"Go back, Your Highness, my name is Liu Shun..."

Zhao Jing nodded slightly and glanced at him again: "Where is your Majesty now?"

There was a trace of hesitation on the little eunuch's face.

"Um?"

Zhao Jing gave him a cold look, and this look made the little eunuch tremble all over.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, he is practicing with several Taoist priests in the Health Palace!"

"Practice!"

Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes slightly: "How many forbidden troops are there over there?"

"this……"

At this moment, no matter how stupid the little eunuch was, he finally realized something.

mutiny!

Your Highness, is he going to...rebel?

At this moment, the little eunuch suddenly trembled all over. This news almost made him unsteady.

What a blast!

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I, I..."

The little eunuch stammered and was speechless for a moment.

Zhao Jing was no longer patient. He waved his hand and the people next to him dragged the little eunuch directly. The little eunuch was frightened and wanted to shout, but someone covered his mouth and nose.

After a while, there was no more sound.

At this time, another black shadow appeared in front of Zhao Jing and said: "Your Highness, what is outside the Health Palace is probably the personal soldier beside Your Majesty. Its strength cannot be underestimated. If we attack by force, there may be an accident!"

"If we delay for too long, when reinforcements arrive, something big may happen!"

"I know!"

Zhao Jing narrowed his eyes slightly and said coldly: "Go ahead as planned!"

"I have my own way!"

…

Late at night.

The rain is still falling.

Outside the Health Hall, it was silent.

Dozens of imperial guards were guarding outside the hall, wrapping the palace tightly.

In the silent night, it seemed particularly strict.

These imperial guards were the top elites in the palace, and they were also the personal troops around Emperor Zhao.

Back then, since Li Wushuang broke into the palace, he almost threatened Emperor Zhao's life. After that, Emperor Zhao secretly trained countless masters and built today's iron-clad palace.

However, I'm afraid he would never have thought that the iron-clad palace he thought of would gradually disintegrate from the inside one day.

The heavy rain still drifted down, and the rain hit the bluestone floor, making a loud clattering sound.

Just as the heavy rain was falling, several figures suddenly launched a surprise attack from all around the Health Hall.

In the night, murderous intent suddenly appeared.

Countless black shadows approached the outside of the Health Hall, and murderous intent attacked.

"Enemy attack, there is an assassin!!!"

Almost at the moment when the black-clothed man approached, the imperial guards near the palace noticed someone approaching.

"Swish, swish, swish!"

Suddenly, the sound of countless swords being unsheathed rang out.

These imperial guards were well-trained and were the elite among the elites. They did not panic in the face of the sudden sneak attack and began to fight the enemy in an organized and disciplined manner.

In an instant, when the swords collided, the two gangs started fighting.

In an instant, the originally silent night was broken.

Swords collided, screams continued. The original late night instantly became a stranglehold.

Countless black shadows rushed straight to the Health Hall, with murderous intent.

At the same time, the imperial guards at the door were also on high alert.

"There is an assassin, protect your majesty!!"

...

In the silent late night, it seemed particularly strict.

These imperial guards were the top elites in the palace, and they were also the personal troops around Emperor Zhao.

Back then, since Li Wushuang broke into the palace, he almost threatened Emperor Zhao's life. After that, Emperor Zhao secretly trained countless masters to build today's iron-clad palace.

However, uu read books I'm afraid he would never have thought that the iron-clad palace he thought of would gradually disintegrate from the inside one day.

The heavy rain still drifted down, and the rain hit the bluestone floor, making a loud clattering sound.

Just as the heavy rain was falling, several figures suddenly launched a surprise attack from all around the Health Hall.

In the night, murderous intent suddenly appeared.

Countless black shadows approached the outside of the Health Hall, and murderous intent attacked.

"Enemy attack, there is an assassin!!!"

Almost at the moment when the man in black approached, the imperial guards near the palace noticed someone approaching.

"Swish swish swish!"

Suddenly, the sound of countless swords coming out of their sheaths rang out.

These imperial guards were well-trained and were the elite among the elites. They did not panic in the face of the sudden sneak attack, and began to fight in an organized and disciplined manner.

In an instant, when the swords collided, the two gangs started fighting.

In an instant, the originally quiet night was broken.

The swords collided, and screams were heard. The original late night instantly became a killing field.

Countless black shadows rushed straight to the Health Hall, with murderous intent.

At the same time, the imperial guards at the door were also on high alert.

"There is an assassin, protect your majesty!!"