I want to do something big [fast travel]

Chapter 23

Winter is over, the weather is getting warmer, and in a blink of an eye, it is the last few days of commissioning.

Gu Yanqi changed into blue clothes, and sat lazily in the small pavilion of Prince Gong's mansion to feed the fish.

Since he couldn't go back to Gu's house, and couldn't go to the General's Mansion, he originally wanted to rent a yard in the capital, but was forcibly dragged by Mu Jing to live in Prince Gong's Mansion.

The days in Prince Gong's mansion were very leisurely, but outside the mansion was completely dark.

The matter of killing Liang and taking meritorious service was finally settled by Wu Lai, and Prince Yu had to resign from office.

After this incident, Emperor Huizhe's health went from bad to worse. Prince Mu Cheng and Prince Gong Mu Jing no longer maintained any face-saving friendship. Inside and outside the court, the two sides fought fiercely. After a good spring, they were even stained a little bloody.

Prince Mu Cheng's status allowed him to occupy a high position, but he was repeatedly reprimanded by Emperor Huizhe face to face, and was even reprimanded more than once for not being worthy of being a prince, which greatly reduced his advantage and faintly fell into a disadvantage.

Prince Gong Mu Jing returned with victorious victories, and possessed both prestige and ability, but he was neither the eldest son nor the orthodox heir, and Emperor Huizhe suppressed him intentionally or unintentionally, so he was still unable to completely suppress the prince.

But with the passage of time, Mu Jing's advantage is getting bigger and bigger. If He Zhengqi has not controlled most of the Beijing camp, the prince Mu Cheng may have been beaten to the ground.

In this battle related to the fate of the country, Emperor Huizhe, who was at the center, remained silent.

He was neither partial to Mu Cheng nor Mu Jing, but this behavior has caused people to have different opinions, and the only thing is that Mu Cheng's position is not stable.

This made Mu Cheng even more tyrannical, and in the midst of internal and external difficulties, he fell ill. This finally made Emperor Huizhe anxious, and hurriedly sent an imperial doctor to the East Palace.

It was the eunuch next to Emperor Huizhe who brought the imperial doctor. He waited for the imperial doctor to see Mu Cheng's illness, and asked the imperial doctor about his illness before letting the imperial doctor leave first.

The eunuch himself did not leave immediately, and when there were only a few attendants left in the room, he looked at Mu Cheng with a flattering smile: "Your Majesty heard that His Royal Highness wanted to invite an imperial doctor, but he was frightened, so he hurriedly asked our family to lead the imperial doctor himself." Come here, I want to ask about the health of His Highness the Crown Prince."

This great eunuch is a person close to Emperor Huizhe, and even Mu Cheng usually treats him respectfully, there will be such behavior there.

Mu Cheng knew that something was wrong, so he hurriedly dispersed the people around, closed the doors and windows, and then asked, "I don't know what the father-in-law wants to say to Gu?"

The eunuch bowed and said: "I just want to remind His Royal Highness, you must be cautious in your words and deeds. Your Majesty is already very dissatisfied with your recent actions."

Mu Cheng's heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly asked, "Father, do you want to abolish the crown prince?"

The eunuch lowered his head and hid his expression: "Prince, don't worry, you are the crown prince appointed by His Majesty, how could His Majesty do this? Our family just reminds the prince to be cautious in words and deeds. Presumably the prince will definitely... ..."

He didn't say the whole thing, but the intention of showing kindness was very obvious.

But Mu Cheng didn't accept the ambiguous words, and almost exploded on the spot. At any rate, he remembered that the person in front of him was still a celebrity in front of Emperor Huizhe. He was about to send him away with some property, but the other party refused to accept it. Hastily returned to the palace.

Eunuchs love money the most, and he doesn't accept money either to show favor or to avoid suspicion.

Mu Cheng felt that he had been shunned, and he was probably in trouble.

He immediately summoned the counselors of the East Palace, and sent people to the palace to watch at all times.

After a few days like this, news suddenly came from the palace that all the imperial doctors were called back.

Emperor Huizhe is critically ill!

One stone shocked a thousand waves!

The eyes of the entire capital were fixed on the imperial palace, especially the East Palace.

"Grand Master Zhong entered the palace overnight."

Mu Cheng ruthlessly smashed the teacup.

Grand Master Zhong is Zhong Wenzhuo's grandfather, and also Mu Jing's maternal grandfather, he is the most loyal King Gong Party.

During such a sensitive period, Emperor Huizhe summoned Taishi Zhong, which made Mu Cheng anxious, and almost ran out of the door to question Emperor Huizhe, but was stopped by the counselors anyway.

"We can't wait like this," Mu Cheng's eyes were red, "Father has long wanted to abolish the prince, I must never sit still and wait for death!"

"His Royal Highness, His Majesty is already seriously ill. It is absolutely impossible to abolish the Crown Prince at this time. You don't need to be so worried." The counselors persuaded.

"Shut up!" Mu Cheng yelled back viciously, "Father has no intention of abolishing the crown prince, why did you repeatedly scold me in public! Why did you summon Grand Master Zhong at such a time!"

"You guys! One is the other! I must find a way for Gu!"

Chen Mo shrank in the crowd, afraid of being seen by Mu Cheng, but the sky failed, and he was the first to be called.

"Chen Mo! Come out! Tell Gu! What should we do now!"

He was pushed out of the crowd by his colleagues, and standing in front of the distorted Mu Jing, his mind was blank.

"Your Highness, I don't think that you should capture the king first before capturing the thief. You might as well give up your majesty's thoughts..."

In the chaos, he actually stated what the Confucian shirt man said to him that day!

A meeting room in Nuoda was silent!Dozens of pairs of eyes stared straight at him, it was incredible!

"His Royal Highness, Chen Mo is disrespectful! Please kill this beast, His Royal Highness!"

Almost instantly, all the counselors asked for their orders to kill Chen Mo!

Chen Mo's forehead was dripping with cold sweat!

But amidst the voices of conquest, Mu Cheng's voice was extremely clear.

"Call He Zhengqi to come see Gu!"

Late at night, Prince Gong's Mansion.

"I have arranged for Grand Master Zhong to enter the palace. His Majesty summoned you tonight just for family affairs. But His Highness enters the palace late at night, so be careful when you return."

"Tonight is different than usual." Gu Yanqi said in a deep voice.

Mu Jing comforted: "Don't worry."

Gu Yanqi watched Mu Jing leave the mansion, turned around and his face turned cold instantly.

"Lock the door of the mansion! No one is allowed to open the door!"

"Yes!"

"Zhong Wenzhuo, go to the storeroom and take out all the weapons. I have prepared them a few days ago. The servants will guard the courtyard, regardless of gender. One counts as one, and you all get the weapons for me!"

"Yes!"

Zhong Wenzhuo was specially called by Gu Yanqi tonight. He was full of doubts in his heart, but he couldn't ask at this moment. He hurriedly went to the warehouse to get things, but he didn't expect that when he opened the warehouse, he was scared by the full of weapons and armor. arrive.

How much silver is this!

What is His Highness Prince Gong doing with this thing! ?

If it is discovered, how far is it from rebellion?

The bewildered servants put on simple armor and held weapons, and were anxiously arranged all over the palace, but most of them were in the courtyard where Prince Gong lived alone.

Zhong Wenzhuo asked worriedly: "Are you defending the mansion according to the way of defending the city? What happened?"

Before Gu Yanqi could answer, in the silence, he suddenly heard someone knocking on the gate of the palace.

"Who!"

"My Majesty, He Zhengqi, feels guilty and can't sleep at night, so I'm here to plead guilty to His Royal Highness Prince Gong."

"It's getting late, the general might as well come back tomorrow."

There was silence outside the gate.

The silence was so eerie that everyone couldn't help but hold their breath.

boom!

The door of the mansion vibrated violently, as if someone was knocking on the door from the outside. The servants rushed to knock on the door, but their strength was not comparable at all, and they were thrown out directly!

Gu Yanqi made a decisive decision, leaving some servants to guard the gate of the mansion, and led the rest back to the small courtyard immediately.

Zhong Wenzhuo, who was dizzy, was led back and forth in the palace, and when he entered the small courtyard, he suddenly found that there were a lot of arrows stored there.

"Where did you get the bow and arrow? If this is discovered, it will be a serious crime of treason." Zhong Wenzhuo covered his head, and for a moment he didn't know which one to ask first, "And He Zhengqi, what is he going to do? are you crazy."

Gu Yanqi tapped him on the head: "When it's over, I'll explain it to you in detail. Now let's finish the business first."

The gate of the palace was quickly captured. He Zhengqi was an experienced general after all. He led [-] soldiers from the Beijing camp, passed through the crying and running maidservants, and came directly to the small courtyard.

But at this time, Gu Yanqi was also ready, and the arrows shot from the back of the courtyard caught He Zhengqi off guard, and injured many people in a single encounter.

He Zhengqi had no choice but to stop temporarily, he said loudly: "Yan Qi, I have already begged the prince, as long as you give up resistance, the prince will definitely use you!"

Gu Yanqi laughed, snatched a pair of bows and arrows from the servant, and shot at He Zhengqi.

"Rebel! Talking nonsense!"

He Zhengqi hurriedly hid to the side, his expression remained firm, and he said, "Give it to me!"

Five hundred soldiers rushed to the courtyard wall immediately!

The generals of both sides are equal in strength, even Gu Yanqi's side is better, but one side is the soldiers of the Beijing camp, and the other side is the servants. Although they try their best to resist, the small courtyard gradually loses its face.

Zhong Wenzhuo couldn't help being a little anxious: "Yan Qi, you have so many weapons in your spare time, why didn't you find a few reliable guards, what should you do now!"

"If you're looking for a nursing home, I'm afraid you won't be able to buy any weapons. Your Majesty will imprison you and me!" Gu Yanqi chopped down the soldiers who had climbed over the wall, shook the blood beads on the sword, and said loudly, "Hey! The general came a step late, His Royal Highness Prince Gong has already been summoned by His Majesty, and has gone to the palace!"

He Zhengqi paused.

What does Emperor Huizhe mean? Calling Mu Jing into the palace at this time, does it mean that he really wants to abolish the prince?

impossible!

How could Emperor Huizhe be so demented!

This must be a trick to confuse him!

What's more, the matter has come to this point, and there is no way for him to turn back!

Driving troops into the city without an order, attacking Prince Gong's mansion, beheading the servants of Prince Gong's mansion, this is tantamount to treason!

Only when the crown prince ascends to power can he be exempted from punishment!

He Zhengqi gritted his teeth, waved his hand and said, "Guard Prince Gong's Mansion for me! Except for Gu Yanqi, I will kill everyone else!"

The loyal soldiers responded immediately: "Yes!"

There is a huge gap between soldiers and servants, even if there is Gu Yanqi looting the formation and Zhong Wenzhuo pressing the formation, this small courtyard is about to fall.

Gu Yanqi didn't panic, and continued: "He Zhengqi! You have worked so hard to capture this place, isn't it just to capture His Highness Prince Gong!"

"But His Royal Highness Prince Gong is not here, even if you take down the palace, it will be useless!"

He Zhengqi gritted his teeth, recalling at this moment that since he entered the palace, he really hadn't heard anything from Mu Jing.

Only now did he have some faith, and hurriedly ordered his soldiers to search for it in the mansion. Sure enough, the palace lacked a carriage and a fine horse!

Mu Jing is not in Prince Gong's Mansion!

This news made He Zhengqi unable to sit still. He looked at the small courtyard as hard as a tortoise shell and knew that it was meaningless to stay here.

He really didn't understand, Prince Gong's mansion was clearly prepared for today's night attack, but how did Gu Yanqi know?

Even he was temporarily summoned by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for this operation!

He Zhengqi left behind a hundred soldiers, he took a deep look at Gu Yanqi, and left without hesitation.

No need to think about it, when Gu Yanqi returns to him tomorrow, all his doubts are not worth mentioning.

As soon as He Zhengqi left, the pressure on Gu Yanqi's place suddenly eased. He counted the servants in the courtyard who were still capable of fighting. There were only more than [-] soldiers, but there were not many soldiers outside, and most of them were tired. war.

He made a prompt decision, and Zhong Wenzhuo each led a team, and rushed out from the small courtyard. The soldiers who killed them were caught off guard, and the formation immediately dispersed.

It's just that the strength gap between the two sides is too great, this charge is only effective once, the soldiers quickly regained their composure, and came back again, but at this time Gu Yanqi and Zhong Wenzhuo had already rushed out, and they all rushed out of the mansion together!

The importance of the two of them is self-evident. The Jingying soldiers immediately gave up their servants and came in pursuit. However, the complex terrain in the mansion did not allow the whole team to pursue them, so the soldiers had to disperse.

There was a sudden chaos in the palace.

Gu Yanqi had already rushed to the stables, he ordered Zhong Wenzhuo to prepare the horses and go to fight the soldiers who were chasing from behind.

After living in the battlefield for a long time, his sword has already brought the sharpness of death. Although his body is weak, it is enough to deal with these Jingying soldiers.

Standing alone in front of the stables, he seemed like a man of no means, no matter how many soldiers there were, he could be dealt with with a single sword strike.

Clean and neat, with a sharp killing intent!

It was the time of the fierce battle, and Gu Yanqi felt a sudden pain in his heart.

This pain was more severe than any previous heart attack. The terrifying pain penetrated his whole body in the blink of an eye along with the suffocation, causing his mind to go blank for a moment, and his hands and feet to feel weak.

Heart disease relapsed!

Don't if he cut down the soldiers in front of him, he wouldn't even be able to hold the long sword in his hand steadily.

Gu Yanqi could barely breathe, the pain was constantly stimulating his whole body, every minute and every second, he was on the verge of death.

But the soldiers who were blocked by him had already been cut down!

Gu Yanqi stared, in his blurred vision, the blood-stained long sword reflected the cold moonlight, and the distance between him and him was shortening rapidly!

when! ! ! !

"Yan Qi! The horse is ready!"

The soldier's movements stopped suddenly, and then he fell powerlessly to the ground, and Zhong Wenzhuo, who was frowning, appeared in vain.

The pain made Gu Yanqi's voice change, but fortunately, with his back to the moonlight, Zhong Wenzhuo didn't see his pale face.

"go!"

Gu Yanqi used all his strength to support himself to stand up again and walk forward.

The shadow of death began to envelope him, but this time was different from every previous attack.

This attack is the last time for this body.

Because today is the last day of entrustment!

But as he said before.

This kind of trivial matter must not become an obstacle to his survival!

Gu Yanqi got on the horse, with a ruthless expression in his brows, he raised his whip and kicked the horse's belly fiercely.

"go!"

Imperial Palace, North Palace Gate.

Under the guidance of He Zhengqi, the soldiers of the Beijing camp quickly arrived at the North Palace Gate under the cover of night.

The imperial city under the night was extremely mighty, He Zhengqi ordered people to lie in ambush on the left and right sides of the palace gate, full of gunshots, and only waited for Mu Jing to leave the palace gate before beheading him on the spot.

He hid his burly body in the tall thatch, and stared straight at the thick and tall palace gate. Under the dim moonlight, the palace gate was like a monster with its mouth tightly closed, staring at it covetously. Looking at the crowd lurking around it, I don't know which unlucky ghost to devour.

He Zhengqi felt uneasy in his heart, he always felt that he had overlooked something, but when he thought about it carefully, he did not miss anything.

"Remember, as soon as the person comes out, immediately release the crossbow!"

"Yes!"

The surrounding soldiers responded in a low voice, He Zhengqi adjusted the gun silently, his mind became tense, and even his breathing became lighter unconsciously.

Success or failure is here!

The palace, inside the palace.

Emperor Huizhe pulled Mu Jing over and over again, asking him to help Mu Cheng well, and then saying that he was sorry for him. Apparently, the wise old man was a little confused by his serious illness.

But his intention to pass on the throne to Mu Cheng was very firm.

After finally waiting for the other party to fall asleep, the little eunuch led the way with a lantern. Mu Jing walked all the way to the North Palace Gate, and suddenly stopped.

"Your Highness, why don't you leave?"

Mu Jing looked at the eunuchs guarding the gate of the palace. Because they were eunuchs guarding the gate, they were much taller than the other eunuchs. He asked, "Why don't you guard the palace gate with weapons in your hands?"

The eunuchs hurriedly replied: "I have seen His Highness Prince Gong, who has always guarded the gate of the palace, and there is no rule of holding weapons."

Mu Jing said again: "Today is different than usual. Father is in poor health. You need to take precautions. Go and find some swords to protect yourself."

He stood still by himself, and the eunuchs who guarded the gate had to find some swords to hang around their waists.

Mu Jing said again to the little eunuch leading the way: "Give me the lamp, and you go get a sword too."

The little eunuch responded and went to get a sword, but he didn't know what Mu Jing was going to do.

"Open the palace gate."

Mu Jing blew out the palace lantern, and the surroundings were suddenly plunged into darkness. The eunuchs were puzzled by Gu Yanqi's meaning, but they listened to him.

"Father originally asked someone to guide me in the palace, but I am afraid of the dark today, so you should lead the way and see me off."

The eunuch guarding the gate looked at the extinguished palace lantern in his hand, his eyes were full of doubts, but the matter was not out of the ordinary, so he took orders and walked outside the palace.

Imperial Palace, North Palace Gate.

"General! The gate of the palace is open!"

He Zhengqi stared at the palace gate, not long after, a dark shadow slowly walked out from behind the gate.

"Wait a second..."

He whispered the order.

The man had already stepped onto the bridge over the moat, and when he was walking to the middle of the bridge, he stopped suddenly, seemed a little puzzled, and turned back.

Could it be that it was discovered!

He Zhengqi didn't hesitate anymore, and let out a loud drink.

"put!"

Whoosh whoosh! ! !

Hundreds of ants flew out from the grass outside the moat, and shot straight at the shadow on the bridge. The people on the bridge were tied into hedgehogs and fell to the ground without even making a sound!

Become!

He Zhengqi was ecstatic!

He let out a breath suddenly, and took a big breath, only to realize that he was so nervous that he forgot to breathe just now!

Cheers rose from among the soldiers hidden in the thatch.

The soldiers of the Beijing camp came out from the grass, and He Zhengqi took the lead, rushing up to the bridge to see the people on the bridge.

But the one lying there was just a eunuch holding a sword and dying with regret.

—lighting.

The breeze brought an extremely weak voice, and the smile on the corner of He Zhengqi's lips gradually froze, and he followed the extremely weak voice.

Across the peaceful moat, inside the North Palace Gate that opened like a monster's mouth, a man was holding a palace lantern and was looking at him across the river.

The palace lantern swayed slightly, and the light from the candlelight illuminated the face of the man holding the lantern.

He has a firm face, handsome face and cold eyes, dressed in princely clothes, looking from afar.

That's Prince Gong——

Mu Jing.