I don't want to be the favorite concubine of this palace anymore

Chapter 236: Palace Crisis, Hostage by the Emperor's Uncle

"What? You said Prince Suqing was going to rebel? Isn't he just an idle prince?"

"I think he was the one who got the poison that poisoned my father this time. I may be busy recently, so you can stay in the palace."

An Muxi was a little worried about Li Rui's safety: "Okay, I'll stay in the palace obediently, and you should also pay attention to your safety, okay?"

"Don't worry, I still want to live the rest of my life well with Xi'er, and I will cherish my life."

An Muxi knew that he was very capable, so she felt relieved after getting his guarantee.

In the next few days, Li Rui went to court in the morning and then went to the palace to visit Emperor Tiansheng. No one knew what he was busy with at other times.

He came back very late every day. If An Muxi hadn't woken up in the morning and found signs of sleep beside him, she would have known that Li Rui hadn't come back for several days.

At noon one day, Jian Feng hurried back and saw An Muxi and said quickly: "Princess, the prince asked me to bring people back to protect you. I heard that the King of Suqing seemed to have a big move today, and the prince was worried that they would harm you."

An Muxi was shocked. Prince Rui's Mansion was considered the safest place in the imperial capital, with many guards and secret guards.

King Purge actually dared to make trouble like this, it was obvious that he was really desperate.

"Jianfeng, tell me, what happened?"

After listening to Jian Feng's words, An Muxi finally understood what Li Rui had been busy with recently.

It turned out that the prince was rescued from the prison last night.

The prison breakers were not found, but there were signs that Prince Su had considerable influence in the palace.

Today, Emperor Tiansheng's health has mostly recovered. He went to court in person and planned to announce the edict to depose the crown prince.

As a result, Prince Sukcheong surrounded the palace with his private soldiers and some rebel soldiers brought back by the Crown Princess's brother.

They clamored to purge the imperial court and restore order, saying that Li Rui had killed the queen and held Emperor Tiansheng hostage, and now they wanted to kill Li Rui.

Emperor Tiansheng was furious when he heard the news, but the incident happened so suddenly that he was caught off guard.

Seeing Prince Su and the Crown Prince leading the rebels into the court, the personal guards arranged by Li Rui in advance rushed out.

The two sides fought a fierce battle, with countless casualties, but Li Rui's people still gained the upper hand and finally captured the prince.

When Prince Su saw that the situation was not right, he quickly fled outside the palace with his men. He was about to be caught in a trap, but a group of people came outside the palace to pick him up, and he was finally able to escape.

"The prince has to deal with the aftermath in the palace and cannot leave for the time being. He is also worried about you, Princess, so he asked me to come back to protect you."

Soon after he finished speaking, he heard the sound of fighting coming from the gate of the palace.

Jian Feng's face changed: "Princess, please go in quickly, Qiu Shuang and Qiu Yue should also go in and protect the princess closely. I will go to the door to check."

An Muxi knew that she was of no help at all and could not hold others back, so she quickly took Qiu Shuang and Qiu Yue into the room.

The sounds of fighting outside became clearer and clearer, indicating that those people were approaching here step by step.

An Muxi also became nervous.

This King of Purge usually keeps a low profile, but I didn't expect he was hiding so deeply.

Where on earth did he get so many men and women?

Qiu Shuang and Qiu Yue's faces also became solemn. It seemed that there would be a fierce battle today. If the people outside were defeated, the two of them would protect the princess at the risk of their lives.

After a cup of tea, the sound of fighting had reached the door.

An Muxi also became nervous. She quickly found her medicine box and took out a few packets of medicine powder.

"Qiushuang Qiuyue, this is paralysis poison. Each of you take a packet. If the enemy comes in later, just scatter them."

Qiu Shuang and Qiu Yue knew how powerful this poison was and a look of surprise appeared on their faces. They were so nervous just now that they almost forgot about this good stuff.

The three of them took the antidote in advance, just in case.

An Muxi also took a packet of poison and was ready for battle.

Anyway, it's good to delay a little longer.

Qiu Shuang quietly walked to the window, looked outside through the gap, and her face turned ugly.

"Outside, Eunuch De, Jian Feng, Gu Feng and Gu Lei are all resisting that group of people. Those people don't look like locals."

An Muxi suddenly thought of the Xiazhen tribe. Could it be that Prince Su was colluding with the Xiazhen tribe?

"Do those people look like Master Xia?"

Qiu Shuang thought for a moment and nodded: "Yes, he does look a bit like Master Xia, both are very tall."

No wonder they were able to break through the layers of guards at Prince Rui’s Mansion and reach the inner courtyard.

Master Xia has the title of a fighting nation, which shows how brave they are.

After a while, the door was kicked open and two tall Xia masters walked in.

Qiu Shuang and Qiu Yue took a look and simply raised their hands to sprinkle the paralyzing poison on them.

The two men were poisoned by a paralyzing poison and their bodies froze in place. Qiu Shuang and Qiu Yue drew out their swords and went forward to kill them.

Unfortunately, the space in the room was limited, and the people outside the door were not hit. A few more Xia Zhenren rushed in from behind, and when they saw their companions being killed, they became bloodthirsty.

Qiu Shuang and Qiu Yue were women after all, and they were soon injured as they were outnumbered, but the two of them still protected An Muxi.

That expression was so fearless that An Muxi wanted to cry.

She had just married Li Rui, and she hadn't enjoyed all the wealth in the palace for a few days. She didn't want to die.

At this time, a man walked in from outside. This man was 50% similar to Emperor Tiansheng, but a little younger than Emperor Tiansheng.

"Princess Rui, I'm afraid we'll have to inconvenience you into going with us today."

An Muxi had met this man at a palace banquet before. He was Prince Su, the emperor's younger brother.

It is true that there is no family affection in the royal family. Husbands and wives turn against each other, and brothers quarrel with each other.

An Muxi sneered in her heart, but tried to remain calm on her face.

"What is the emperor going to do?"

When Prince Suqing heard her calling him uncle, he was stunned for a moment, then he laughed.

"Prince Rui's nephew is too difficult to deal with. I have no choice but to invite you out as my guest."

An Muxi knew that the Prince Rui's Mansion was now under the control of Prince Su. This was Li Rui's territory, and he certainly wouldn't dare to stay here for long.

Then he would definitely take her to his other base.

Since he intends to use herself as a bargaining chip to negotiate with Li Rui, he probably won't hurt her for the time being.

An Muxi believed that Li Rui would come to rescue her after he had dealt with the affairs in the palace, so she calmed down.

"Okay, I'll go with you."

Qiu Shuang and Qiu Yue became a little anxious when they heard this: "Princess, you can't leave!"

King Purge glanced at the two of them with a sharp look, completely different from the warm smile he had just had.

An Muxi was afraid that he would kill her, so she quickly comforted him, "Don't worry, the emperor's uncle just invited me out as a guest, nothing will happen, just wait for the prince to come back."

When Prince Su heard this, his smile returned to his face: "Princess Rui, please."