Zhao Xi didn't continue to ask questions, not even asking how to deal with it. He calmly put on his clothes and loaded the two flintlock pistols with ammunition... When he really had no choice, he wouldn't hide anything anymore.

  The chaotic noise was getting closer and closer, as if it was gradually approaching Ciming Palace.

  "Who dares to be unruly? I..."

  My silly old dad, are you telling people that you're at Ciming Palace?

  I'm convinced! The old man can indeed be a steady and capable emperor, all thanks to having a capable minister.

  "Silence, officials!"

  Zhao Xi quickly blew out the candle that had already been lit after hearing the empress's shout.

  "Returning to the official's residence, no one dared to be unruly, it was as if they had been sternly reprimanded by the palace maid."

  Who is this? It's come to this and you're still talking nonsense...

  The sound drew closer once again. Not just Lao Da and the Queen, even Zhao Xi, who had experienced this kind of thing before, was sweating in his palms.

  "Your Majesty, I think we should send someone to deliver a message to the officials in the Imperial City. Next, we need to worry about those who would stir up trouble by setting fires."

  To be honest, at this time Zhao Xi really hoped to kill his way out, and defending was the most passive approach. But with parents who were as weak as chickens, he couldn't act impulsively.

  "You cut off a lock of hair and keep it as proof, hurry up to fetch reinforcements. Tomorrow we will assess the merits and rewards, all based on the severed hair!"

  This is a good idea! As the empress had instructed, the palace maids and eunuchs of Ciming Palace, who were originally quite loyal, began to run out in different directions...

  Everyone has gone out, probably eager to make achievements, all in a hurry, and suddenly they have all run away...

  Zhao Xi started running and closed all the doors and windows of Ciming Palace... At this time, it was okay to say that he was alone, he had a grasp of escaping. The problem was that his parents were there, putting aside their age, his parents who had been pampered for a long time would definitely not be able to run. The key point was that his father's target was too big, the entire inner courtyard, including the guards in front of the palace, no one did not recognize him.

  It can only be passively guarded.

  "It's gone down the drain..."

  Yes, there's a fire, and water is flowing. On this dark night, suddenly there's a bright light somewhere, I know these guards are using fire attacks again.

  "Your Highness, it's chaotic over there, the Imperial City Patrol must have arrived."

  It's also possible that the Imperial City Patrol is chasing after us.

  Zhao Xie could imagine the operation of the Temple Front Guard. From the palace wall, taking advantage of the weak guard between the Imperial City Guards and the inner eunuchs, using the dense layout of the inner courtyard houses, quickly infiltrating the inner courtyard, soon approaching the bedroom.

  This is absolutely not a random act, it should be one that has been planned for a long time, even the old man staying overnight at Ciming Palace tonight was also investigated clearly.

  These things, Zhao Xi could only be clear about in her heart.

  Old man's guts, if he knew it was a long-planned conspiracy, he would probably never sleep soundly again.

  It's already chaotic outside, and Zhao Xi can hear the sound getting closer and closer.

  Caught off guard, even the imperial guards were in a state of panic, having never conducted any drills, and they were completely at a loss as to how to respond.

  Not even a unified command existed.

  Attack the unprepared with preparation, and attack the disorganized with organization. Zhao Xi knew the situation without thinking.

  It's likely that the Imperial City Guard hasn't even figured out the situation yet, and they're still unclear about where Father is or whether he's safe.

  "It's an official, old slave is outside the door. Don't come out."

  Lao Chen Lin has arrived. Zhao Xi felt a bit more at ease now.

  "Father, Mother, I think it would be better for me to move forward to the front hall, so that I can take care of everything."

  Lao Chen Lin must have been thinking normally and would naturally be waiting outside the front hall.

  For Old Chen Lin, Zhao Xi is trustworthy. It seems that in this big house, there's only one person who is considerate like him.

  In the past, Old Dad was able to sit in this supreme position, and it's said that Old Chen Lin played a crucial role. Moreover, Old Dad privately referred to Old Chen Lin as his "big companion", naturally someone he could rely on.

  Arrived at the front hall, the non-light-blocking window curtains can vaguely see the direction of the light outside, and it is also that place where the noise has not stopped.

  "Your Majesty, Your Highness, Prince, your humble servants Wang Zhongzheng and Li Xian are waiting outside the gate!"

  "What's going on inside? How is it outside?"

  Chen Lin was outside the door, Zhao Xi couldn't get past Old Man to ask questions, but Wang Zhongzheng counted as his companion, so he could ask.

  "Reporting to Your Highness, the incident occurred suddenly, and Ice Well was unprepared, seemingly defeated by the opponent."

  It's just as I thought...

  ōtomo...

  Alas! My old dad. Zhao Xi was about to ask something else, but his father called out to his wife in a somewhat trembling voice.

  "Taiben, I'm going out, and I want to see for myself who dares to be so arrogant!"

  "Hey, old man, this is quite a shout."

  To be honest, although Zhao Xi accepted the fact that he had such a useless father, he still wanted to see his father have the basic demeanor of an emperor.

  This cry was quite loud and clear!

  Zhao Zhen probably thought so too. He didn't want to appear too weak and timid in front of his own son.

  Summoning up his courage, he almost shouted out the words. He was still dazzled by the light and glanced over at his son... The dark front hall was pitch black, nothing could be seen.

  It should be safe now... Zhao Xi listened carefully, although the shouting and killing sounds were getting closer to Ciming Palace, there were also chaotic footsteps approaching from all directions.

  This must be those eunuchs and palace maids who ran out to get reinforcements...

  Hiding behind one's status may be a treatment that an emperor should enjoy, but at the same time, such an emperor will also be criticized by his subordinates.

  Even if they are servants, they also have thoughts, and their courage comes more from their masters.

  Zhao Xi felt that if they didn't go out now, whether it was his old man or himself, they would probably look very ridiculous in the eyes of the servants.

  This time Zhao Xi didn't ask his parents for their consent again, he went straight forward, pulled the door bolt and opened the main gate of the hall...

  Zhao Zhen was so regretful! If he had known his son was so reckless, he would never have shouted out that sentence to go out and take a look...

  It's like this... even if I don't want to go out, I have to go out anyway.

  Zhao Xi has already rushed out of the door. It should be safe, in front of the main gate of Ciming Palace, rows and rows of imperial guards have been stationed.

  Still, Lao Chenlin understood the old man. After Zhao Xi went out, Zhao Zhen had to drag his already numb legs and make a difficult move out of the door. At this time, Lao Chenlin was already standing on the left side of the old man, unknowingly supporting him.

  In a melee, whether charging or defending, being organized and forming a formation can often double combat effectiveness.

  At this time, Zhao Xi saw it as such.

  The light shone brightly, and Zhao Xi could see clearly that the number of imperial guards in the inner courtyard was significantly more than those in the front hall, even twice as many. However, under the impact of the front hall, they were repeatedly dispersed, allowing the chaotic battle to gradually approach the Ciming Palace.

  As for personal bravery, officials of the same rank as the Imperial Bodyguards can be beaten by the Palace Guards, after all, they are the inner palace guards.

  It can be said that they formed a team to fight, and the entire imperial court's relatives and officials may not have been able to surpass the Temple Guards in terms of bravery.

  The incident happened suddenly, so even though relatives and officials had arrived one after another, they still couldn't stop the impact of that small group of rioters.