Chapter 515: Princess Pingyang

The faintly weeping sound spread from the Bishui Pavilion to the outside of the courtyard.
The guards looked at each other in front of the gate, and the lieutenant who was in charge of the Bishui Pavilion said to Du Heng: "General, it is enough to have us here. As long as we are here, this concubine Zhen can't run away."
"Well, there must be no mistakes. You can hear clearly how His Royal Highness ordered you." Du Heng's expression was cold, and his eyes swept over Zhao Yujie's body. He is the deputy of the inner palace guard.
After confessing the matter, Du Heng turned and went outside the palace, as if it was not early today, Zhao Yujie was in charge of the vigil tonight, and he could go back to rest.
Seeing Zhao Yujie's figure disappear at the end of the stone path, Zhao Yujie, who was originally looking respectful, suddenly showed a sneer at the corner of his mouth.
At this time, one of the soldiers said: "Lord Captain, why didn't His Royal Highness hand over this inner palace guard to the lord to lead him? Du Heng is a close minister next to the emperor, which is worrying."
Zhao Yujie said coldly: "Because of this, His Royal Highness will send us to guard the Bishui Pavilion. It can be seen that His Royal Highness also distrusts him, but only he can mobilize this inner palace guard. If he moves at this time, he will definitely kill. And, like Yang Zhen, Du Heng took the initiative to seek refuge in His Royal Highness, and His Royal Highness also has doubts."
"Hey, I used to think this Du Heng was a loyal minister, but I didn't expect it to be just a wall of grass." Another soldier laughed.
"Loyal minister? There are several loyal ministers in this great Yu country. It is true that they can keep their position and wealth." Zhao Yujie said lightly. At first, according to the plan, they wanted to kill Du Heng and seize the inner palace.
It's just that Du Heng never thought that Du Heng took refuge in the prince first, and because of this reason, they successfully controlled the inner palace.
"It's a pity that it's a step late." Zhao Yujie felt a little annoyed in his heart. He was only one step away from becoming the commander of the inner palace guard, and now he has to subdue.
However, he believed that he would not wait too long. Once the prince ascends the throne, Du Heng will undoubtedly die, so he should show his face under the prince now.
Thinking of this, he looked at the Bishui Pavilion and said in a solemn voice: "I've opened my eyes to the spot. No fly can get in, otherwise be careful of your heads.
"Yes." The guards in front of the door said in unison.
Outside the palace gate, Du Heng mounted his horse and headed home.
At this time, the prosperous city of Chang'an was still, as calm as usual, there was no abnormality, and the people were unaware.
But what they didn't know was that the palace had changed drastically.
Turning from Zhuque Avenue to Fangjie, and then into the private square, Du Heng instinctively felt a little danger when passing an intersection in the square.
Just when he reined his horse to escape, suddenly sixteen people appeared before and after him.
He looked at these sixteen faces vigilantly, five of them turned out to be Chang'an people who had been living in this area.
"Who are you!" Du Heng drew his sword angrily.
As soon as his voice fell, a voice rang, "General Du, my Royal Highness treats you very well, so why did you take refuge in His Royal Highness? This is really chilling."
Du Heng looked at where the sound was coming from. At this moment, the young man let go and walked out by himself while rubbing his chin.
"Li San!" Du Heng was shocked when he saw the visitor.
"It's right here." Li San's smile was a little weird, "General Du, let's talk about it. You should understand what they are holding. Your martial arts are no use."
Du Heng's eyes swept across the hands of Li San and others. These were all short-stick-like weapons. He immediately understood what it was.
"Firegun." Du Heng knew that he couldn't resist at all. He had seen the power of these firearms, and the armor couldn't stop it.
Li San motioned, and a member of the secret guard immediately covered Du Heng's eyes.
Then Du Heng only felt that he had gotten into a carriage and walked a long way. When he could see things, he found himself in a wood shed with Li San facing him.
"General Du, let's make a long story short, what is going on with the emperor and the concubine Zhen now?" Li San asked coldly, now he must use all means to rescue the concubine Zhen.
Du Heng looked at Li San fixedly. Instead of answering Li San's question, he said: "I didn't expect Yang Zhen's words to be right. This secret guard really exists."
"Yang Zhen." Li San showed a hint of disdain, "Is Yang Zhen of Lijingmen? He is really a dog thief who knows the truth."
"This statement is not correct, whether it is a treacherous minister or a loyal minister, who is not trying to survive in this troubled world." Du Heng's voice was a little hoarse.
Li San said disdainfully: "It turns out that General Du and the traitors in the courtroom are just the same people. In that case, I can kill you with peace of mind."
After that, Li San raised his short-barreled gun and pointed it at Du Heng.
"Kill me, who can rescue the concubine Zhen and the emperor from the palace." Du Heng looked at Li San directly, as if he had guessed what Li San was thinking.
Li San suddenly laughed when he heard the words, and then he slowly put down the musket, "General Du really is a smart person, but sometimes he is clever and is mistaken for cleverness. Do you think I can't rescue Empress Zhenzhen without you?"
"If that's the case, why should you come to me." Du Heng still held the victory.
Li San said slowly: "It's for Qingjun's side, except for the ministers!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Li San raised his musket and pointed it at Du Heng's forehead, "General Du, you should have thought of today."
"Wait!" Just when Li San was about to pull the trigger, Du Heng suddenly said.
"Why, does General Du have any last words? I'm still afraid..." Li San said contemptuously.
Du Heng looked at Li San and seemed to have made a lot of determination. He said, "If the emperor asked me to take refuge in the prince, would you believe it?"
"The emperor asked you to pretend to take refuge in the prince?" Li San's expression moved slightly~EbookFREE.me~ Du Heng sighed slightly. He didn't want to tell the secret, but now Li San made him have to say it, otherwise he won't succeed. How could he be worthy of Xiao Wenxuan if he died first.
"What's the matter?" Li San's expression became confused.
Du Heng said slowly at this time: "The emperor had already suspected the Shangdonggong and the queen since he passed out for the first time. When he woke up, he summoned me to talk about the matter secretly. The emperor knew that the prince must be fully prepared when he dared to act like this. In this inner palace guard, there must also be the prince’s personnel. In order to control the palace, the prince will definitely kill me. Instead of this, it is better to pretend to take refuge in the prince and may still be able to act according to the situation.

After a pause, Du Heng continued: "Furthermore, knowing the son, Mo Ruo father, the prince seems to be incompetent and very happy in the eyes of the emperor. He is self-sufficient. After I took refuge, the prince was really happy and did not make things difficult for me, but the emperor was not really worried about the prince. It is King Zhao. Now the conspiracy and tricks in this palace have the shadow of King Zhao. Once King Zhao enters the capital, he will return to the sky with the deep calculations of King Zhao. Although I really want to see Fei Zhongshu and General Luo, Yang Zhen takes refuge. The prince, his eyes are everywhere in Chang'an City, and I am the person he focuses on monitoring, and I can't pass the news."