starry night.

The cold wind was blowing in the inner palace.

It is now night.

The palace, which was supposed to be under curfew, was actually quite lively.

Watchtowers were built in every corner of the palace and in places with narrow views, and they were laid out layer by layer to form an airtight spider web.

The black lacquered pavilion stands quietly under the cover of darkness on the corner of the city wall next to the traffic pass.

The guards on duty were holding weapons.

In his field of vision, there was a faint glow of fire in the side hall where the candles should have been turned off.

"Dong Huan, why have you been so absent-minded these past few days?"

Inside the house, under the light of candles, Changbai asked:
"The emperor specially summoned us to the palace to prepare for the nearby palace. This means that the crown prince will ascend the throne in a few days. You should be relieved, right?"

Yang Wenyuan was worried but couldn't explain it to Changbai, so he just smiled perfunctorily.

"Everything has been arranged at home, and it happens to be my brother's turn to take care of the family these days..."

All is ready except for the opportunity.

"I don't know when and where the King of Yan will take action."

With such a mood, Yang Wenyuan has not been as relaxed as usual these days.

"Well, if you don't want to tell me, I won't ask."

After saying that, Changbai blew out the candle by the window:

"It's late, the business is done, we'll discuss it tomorrow."

Hearing this, Yang Wenyuan nodded in response.

Then he had to follow Changbai who had stood up.

However, before the two of them went out and reached the bedroom next door, they heard the faint sound of footsteps outside.

It’s so late now, and there are still people walking in this important area of ​​the Forbidden City?

Thinking of this, Yang Wenyuan's eyes widened immediately, and he quickly crouched down and carefully pulled Changbai.

"What's going on?" Changbai looked at Yang Wenyuan in confusion.

Yang Wenyuan then realized that he had been a little too radical. His mind was racing with thoughts, and he smiled at Changbai:

"Nothing, it's just that my father-in-law and the adults next door are probably asleep at this time, and I'm worried that you'll disturb their sweet dreams by moving too much."

Although they were preparing for the enthronement, after all, these outsiders were staying overnight in the palace and they certainly could not walk around freely.

I should have slept in the palace.

However, the official was kind-hearted and cleared out the house next door to serve as their temporary bedroom.

Although it is a large bunk bed, it is much better than sleeping on the floor.

"baffling!"

Changbai understands these principles better than Yang Wenyuan.

Previously, he was the one who reminded Yang Wenyuan, but this time, Yang Wenyuan interrupted him.

He shook his head and walked into the room quietly.

Soon, everyone fell asleep.

Only Yang Wenyuan's pair of bright eyes sparkled in the faint moonlight.

"come out!"

"Come out of here!"

Suddenly, the originally quiet house with snoring sounds was suddenly awakened by the sound of a door breaking.

Everyone looked towards the door with sleepy eyes.

At this moment, two guards in military uniforms holding sharp blades were standing at the door!
"My dear gentlemen, please come in! The prince invites you!"

"Who gave you the courage to disturb our sleep?"

Awakened from his sleep, one of the husbands stood up and angrily shouted:
"Also, Your Majesty, what Your Majesty?"

"You guys are going to rebel!"

He glared and scolded loudly.

But this scene did not last long, as the anger on the man's face was suppressed by the soldiers at the door's half-smile and the slowly drawn swords.

"Holding the blade like this, are you really planning a rebellion?!"

Everyone present was very smart and had already figured out the current situation.

"Is the Prince of Yan really crazy? He is a good prince, but he dares to do such a perverse thing!" Knowing that it is useless to refute such a big-headed soldier, everyone in the venue remained silent.

First accumulate your anger and think about your wording, and when you meet the real target later, you can open fire with all your might!
There are no cowardly civil servants in the Great Zhou!
It’s just that these soldiers are too low-class and not qualified to talk to him!
Seeing this scene, the two people at the door were not surprised and just said:

"My dear husbands, let's go. The ladies of the various families and the princes and princesses are already waiting in the hall."

"what?"

These words shocked everyone present!
"Is it really a case of failure or death?"

Yang Wenyuan moved slowly behind the officials from the Hanlin Academy and the Ministry of Rites.

Seeing that these people had no intention of resisting, the two soldiers did not make things difficult for them. They simply pointed out their identities one by one, with their swords half exposed in their sheaths.

Finally, it was Yang Wenyuan's turn.

"you……"

Before the soldier in front of him could react, Yang Wenyuan made a move instantly, grabbed the wrist of the man in front of him that was holding the handle of the knife with one hand, and squeezed it hard, causing him to lose his hand in pain.

Yang Wenyuan took advantage of the situation and pulled out the long sword from the scabbard with his other hand. He pushed it forward and saw the soldier in front of him fall down, holding his throat.

When the other soldier saw this, he didn't react for a moment. When he came to his senses and was about to draw his sword hastily, he saw Yang Wenyuan rushing towards him with the momentum of a tiger descending from the mountain.

"Hey~!"

A flash of light passed by, and the long sword that had just been used to block fell down, and the head fell to the ground.

At this moment, Yang Wenyuan's eyes were fierce and domineering. The gentle and elegant temperament of a noble man was gone, and he looked more like a veteran soldier who had fought on the battlefield for many years.

"The Rebel King is plotting a rebellion, the Pingyang Marquisate will never agree to it!"

"Oh, this guy is a military commander!" People seemed to realize it only then.

"My cousin is on duty at the North Gate tonight. I'm going to look for him. You gentlemen can do as you please."

After saying that, Yang Wenyuan immediately changed into the uniform of the imperial guards, looked at Changbai deeply, and facing Changbai's surprised eyes, he resolutely disappeared into the darkness.

There was a moment of noise in the room, but no one could come up with a solution.

Finally, a clear and powerful voice was heard.

"My lords, even warriors sacrifice their lives for their country, so why would we civil officials be willing to lag behind?"

"Marquis Pingyang is going to mobilize troops, so we will attract the attention of the thieves for him!"

"At worst, I'll just die!"

"Yes, yes! I am just reporting to you!"

"Let's go together!"

"..."

The north gate of the palace.

Inside the military camp.

Hearing the sudden shouting outside, Yang Wenyan felt uneasy.

Not long ago, Prince Yan led the eunuchs to the outside of the barracks and took out an imperial edict, stating that the emperor was seriously ill and ordered all the imperial guards to be on standby to prevent anyone with ulterior motives outside the palace.

Yang Wenyan had some doubts in his heart.

After all, if there really was martial law in the palace, shouldn't Prince Yong, who is about to become the crown prince, be responsible for passing on the order?
How did he become King of Yan?

Yang Wenyan was very suspicious that the imperial edict in Prince Yan's hand did not come from the government, but he did not dare to risk the world's condemnation to verify it, because Prince Yan put the imperial edict back after just reading it out.

"You all must guard the palace gates strictly and do not allow anyone to enter or leave at will!"

After saying this, Prince Yan led the eunuchs and a team of imperial guards led by Rong Xian and hurried to other places.

This is outside the palace gate.

On the eve of the rebellion, as long as we make sure that these people are frightened and dare not protect the emperor at the first time, then we just need to wait until the government is under control. Even if these soldiers react, it will be useless.

Just as King Yan expected.

Even though Yang Wenyan had some doubts about the legitimacy of the imperial edict, at this moment, he did not dare to dispatch troops into the inner city immediately.

Guessed it.

I don’t know how many benefits I will get in the future, but with this matter, my future development in the court will definitely not be smooth.

guessed wrong.

Then even your life and property are not protected.

It is more likely to affect the family.

"Where is Yang Wenyan? Where is Yang Wenyan!" (End of this chapter)