My father is Emperor Wu of Han, how can I be different from him?

Chapter 9 Trance
Champion House.

In front of the main entrance.

"Your Highness! As soon as I heard that Your Highness was assassinated, I rushed to your aid..." Zhang Cigong suppressed his panic and recited the prepared words.

He didn't know whether it was because he was too tired last night and felt weak, or because he felt that his situation was not good and felt uneasy, but sweat broke out on his forehead from the moment he saw the prince.

Seeing the prince looking at him, Zhang Cigong instinctively avoided him, but his steps became faster.

Obviously, he still has the courage to stick to his path until the end.

Close, close!
Four feet.

Three feet.

At this moment, the prince's eyes suddenly turned hesitant, and then horrified, and he shouted:
"and many more!!"

Without any urging from Zhang Cigong, Tian You, who was following closely behind him, suddenly rushed out with a ferocious look, and the short sword in his hand was glowing with a faint blue light.

"die!"

It's too late to say.

When the sharp blade was about to strike, no one else had time to save him, except Liu Ju who noticed it and saved himself!
He leaned back, raised his wrist with force, and the sword in his hand rose up.

"clang!"

The short sword collided with the long sword, sparks flew.

The short and the long collided, but the short one was more powerful. The adult's huge force pushed Liu Ju back several steps and he fell to the ground.

If one attack misses, the next one will follow.

But now!
Su Wu, who had been following closely, had come back to his senses. With bloodshot eyes, Su Shilang blocked the sword with his shield, and at the same time let out a scream:
"Antou Hou, you!?"

The unfinished words were filled with anger and disbelief.

Zhang Cigong, Marquis of Antou, who had been a comrade in the army with Su Wu's father for many years, had now withdrawn and was running away.

It was too late to care about him.

Su Wu used his sword and shield to fight off the attacking assassin.

Upon seeing this, the servants of the Huo Mansion stood there in a daze, at a loss.

"Don't panic!"

Just at this moment, a still immature but extremely firm voice rang out.

Liu Ju stood up, holding the sword in both hands, staring at the two people fighting, "There is only one assassin, use sticks, spears and other weapons to surround him!"

"quick!"

With a backbone, the servants finally calmed down a little.

The brave ones rushed back to the front yard and took out sticks, spears, and even brooms and dustpans as weapons.

The encirclement was loose and we didn't even dare to get too close.

But it worked in the end.

"Dangdang!" After two sounds of metal clashing, Su Wu, who was surrounded by danger, dodged and retreated, leaving the assassin in the middle.

The gun tips and long sticks around began to shake, as if they were eager to try.

"what--!"

After seeing the situation clearly, Tian You shouted in anger. He knew that the best time had gone.

But he won't sit still and wait for death!

Tian You stared at Liu Ju who was not far away, his eyes full of hatred and resentment, "My son, come and die!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he lunged forward again, trying to fight back like a trapped beast.

But it's too late.

When Tian You was about to move in his dying struggle, the sound of horse hooves came from the distant street, and then a gun suddenly flew up.

"puff!"

When it landed again, the gun had pierced Tian You's chest.

Nail it where it is and it's dead.

Huo Qubing turned back quickly with a cold expression, walked straight to the gate of the mansion, drew out his spear, and didn't even look at Tian You who died with his eyes open!
It was understandable that everyone in front of the mansion cheered and celebrated.

In a distant, inconspicuous corner, someone who saw this scene from afar cursed inwardly: "Waste!"

Then it quickly disappeared into the streets...

this day.

The people of Chang'an City witnessed a wonderful sight: a young general in helmet and armor took the lead, escorting the prince's carriage, slowly heading towards the Weiyang Palace.

The general had blood on his helmet. The prince held a sword in his hand.

During this period, the whole Chang'an knew what had happened. Soldiers and dignitaries came in an endless stream to protect the emperor, but no one was allowed to approach.

Until the carriage entered the North Palace Gate and saw two people.

"My son~"

outside the hall.

Wei Zifu looked worried. She lifted her skirt and ran to Liu Ju. She checked around hurriedly. After making sure that everything was fine, she burst into tears.

They had been separated for less than half a day, but they almost died together. The queen was so emotional that she could hardly control herself.

"Your Majesty, I have done my duty!"

While the mother and son were expressing their feelings to each other, Huo Qubing bowed and knelt on the other side.

The emperor saw that the prince was safe and sound and that Marquis Guanjun was covered in blood. He knew more clearly what had happened today.

Although the emperor was furious at the moment, he still bent down and helped Huo Qubing up.

"You did a great job, go ahead!"

"Here!"

Huo Qubing went to wash and take off his armor. Seeing this, Wei Zifu had tears in her eyes. She stroked Liu Ju and hurriedly followed him.

The Queen's words of concern for her nephew slowly disappeared in the corridor...

Wait, leave this place to the father and son.

The scene fell silent and depressing. The palace maids and eunuchs were waiting in the distance, each holding their breath and keeping silent.

When the crown prince is assassinated, the emperor should be furious!
But he didn't.

At least not yet.

Liu Che stood with his hands behind his back on the high steps outside the Xuanshi Hall, looking down at the lights of thousands of homes in Chang'an, without saying a word.

Before we knew it, night had fallen.

Liu Ju was also looking out into the night.

His tense mind relaxed in an instant. Strangely, he did not think about whether the mastermind of the assassination had escaped, or whether the mastermind of the assassination was Marquis Antou.

He was exhausted physically and mentally, and now he had only one thought: "The bear paws that my mother cooked are probably ready. Hey, I must eat them with relish soon."

Yes.

Liu Ju’s thought at this moment was to eat the bear’s paw with big bites!
There is nothing else to think about.

As if they had telepathic connection, the son did not mention the consequences of the assassination, and neither did the father. After a long silence, Liu Che asked a general question.

"How do you feel when your life and death are at stake?"

Liu Ju thought about it and said honestly: "A little... dazed."

"In a trance?" The emperor repeated in a low voice, his eyes full of reminiscence, "Yes, yes, in a trance!"

The palace servants holding lanterns and staffs did not dare to approach, leaving this corner of the platform in darkness. In the night, the emperor's expression could not be seen clearly.

Only the fluctuating voice narrates the past events.

"When I first ascended the throne, all officials only knew the Grand Empress Dowager, not me. The Prime Minister was the Grand Empress Dowager's man, and the Imperial Censor was the Grand Empress Dowager's man."

"Most of the three dukes and nine ministers are her people."

"At that time, the government affairs were first sent to Changle, and then to Weiyang. I... was unwilling to accept this! So I appointed the Imperial Censor and the Imperial Doctor, and wanted to implement a new policy!"

"But overnight, the two important officials I promoted were thrown into prison, and then forced to commit suicide in prison!"

"During this turbulent time, rumors even circulated in Changle Palace that the Empress Dowager wanted to depose the emperor and enthrone a new one!"

"At that time, I was also in a trance..."

The words end here.

The emperor's tone suddenly turned cold, like ice chips, and it seemed as if he was about to choose someone to bite!

He raised his hand and pressed Liu Ju's shoulder, and said word by word: "Remember this trance, it will keep you alert at all times! Always stay strong!"

After saying that, he turned around.

With the light of the fire, it was now clear that the emperor had murderous intent in his eyes and a cold expression, as if he was filled with murderous intent!
Upon seeing this, the palace maids around hurriedly knelt on the ground and bowed their heads in fear.

In the huge Weiyang Palace, only one voice is now ringing, announcing:

"For what happened today, every one of them will be counted. Even if they run to the ends of the earth, I will catch them and chop them all off!"

"all!"

(End of this chapter)