Published at 4th of September 2019 09:40:47 AM
Chapter 38.1
Chapter 38 . 1: Coming Out to Quell the Upheaval
Deep into the night .
“Little Xi… . ”
Xuanyuan Mo who was sleeping in the military camp was abruptly awoken from his sleep, drenched in cold sweat .
“Yu Ying . ”
“Your subordinate is here . ”
Yu Ying immediately appeared before Xuanyuan Mo after hearing his summons .
“I will leave the matters here to you . ”
Xuanyuan Mo said as he got off the bed in a hurry .
Yu Ying was startled as he lifted his gaze and said, “Your Highness… you… .
“This Prince has some other matters to attend to, if there is any thing, send a letter to this Prince . ”
After putting on his armour, Xuanyuan Mo rushed out immediately .
“Yes, Your Highness . ” Yu Ying bowed .
“Li Shang . ”
“Your subordinate is here . ”
Li Shang who was guarding outside the tent immediately saluted .
“Bring three thousand elite soldiers and follow this Prince to the Vermillion Bird Empire . ”
After relaying his command, Xuanyuan Mo did not wait for any response and quickly leapt onto his horse and rode off .
Li Shang and Yu Ying both exchanged glances for a brief moment before they immediately went to carry out his orders .
Vermillion Bird Empire, Imperial Study .
Huangfu Che was accompanying Duanmu Xue and they were going through the memorials when they were suddenly interrupted by Red Leaf’s frantic call .
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“Your Majesty, something bad has happened!”
Red Leaf ran in with a flustered face .
Duanmu Xue placed her jade pen down and looked at Red Leaf with displeasure .
“What happened? Why are you in such a fluster?”
“Your Majesty, Duke Jing has rebelled!”
Red Leaf’s face was pale and when she made her report, her entire back was drenched in cold sweat .
Damn this Duanmu Shuang, she actually dared to stage a rebellion?
“What’s the situation now?” Duanmu Xue’s expression sunk and her voice turned chilly .
Seeing that there was not a trace of panic on Duanmu Xue’s face, Red Leaf also gradually calmed herself down .
“Reporting to Your Majesty, Duke Jing has brought a 100,000 strong army and they have arrived outside the capital . The city gates have been closed and Duke Jing is shouting at the southern gates, she said…said… . ”
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Duanmu Xue furrowed her brows and gestured for her to continue impatiently .
“Speak, I will not hold you responsible . ”
Red Leaf took a deep breath and steeled her heart as she said: “She said that…Your Majesty . . is a cowardly tortoise and only knows how to hide in the palace . She also said that Your Majesty only knows how to hide behind a man, and…”
For the words spoken after, Red Leaf did not dare to say anything further and quivered in place meekly .
Duanmu Xue narrowed her eyes dangerously and her deep purple eyes were filled with murderous intent .
“Phoenix Guards . ”
When they heard the call, fourteen black robed women appeared in the Imperial Study in an instant .
“Phoenix Tenth and Eleventh, you will be defending the East Gate . Twelfth and Thirteenth, defend the West Gate . Fourteenth and Fifteenth, go defend the North Gate . ”
“Yes . ”
The Phoenix Guards who received the order left in a flash and rushed to their appointed locations .
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Looking at the few remaining Phoenix Guards, a glint flashed by Duanmu Xue’s eyes .
“Phoenix Fifth, guard the Palace and send people to guard the Phoenix Song Palace . Kill any who dare to trespass!”
No matter what, she must ensure the safety of her beloved Little Xi .
“Your subordinate obeys . ”
After Phoenix Fifth received her order, she also left swiftly .
“The rest of you, follow this Emperor to the South Gate . This Emperor would like to have to look at this good Imperial Sister of this Emperor’s . ”
Her cold voice was full of disdain .
“Yes . ” The Phoenix Guards bowed .
“Xue Er, let’s go together .