Parents are busy farming

Ye Zifen showed no weakness and sneered, "Don't be impatient, eunuch. This imperial decree came so suddenly, there must be something strange about it. We must find out the truth first!"

People outside only saw the eunuch's face filled with anger, veins bulging on his forehead, and his eyes wide open as if he could spit fire.

He shouted loudly, "If you dare to dawdle again, I will let the imperial guards break down this door!"

The sound was deafening and frightening.

On the other side, Ye Zifen was not afraid at all. She straightened her back, held her chest high, and did not retreat.

She took a deep breath, then used all her strength to shout loudly: "If you have the guts, just hit me. The Hong family is not a soft persimmon that can be squeezed by anyone!"

Her voice was clear and loud, full of firmness and determination.

After hearing Ye Zifen's strong response, the people outside the door, who were originally aggressive, became hesitant.

They looked at each other, and seemed to be hesitant about whether they should really break in by force.

Taking this opportunity, Ye Zifen quickly turned to look at Wang Chuanshan beside her and whispered, "Second cousin, please stay here for now. I'll go find Old Master Hong and discuss countermeasures with him."

After saying this, she turned around and left in a hurry without waiting for Wang Chuanshen to answer.

Ye Zifen found Mrs. Hong's yard.

However, before anyone else present could ask about the situation, Old Master Hong simply raised his hand slightly, signaling everyone to be quiet, and then took Ye Zifen straight to a secluded room.

After entering the room, Ye Zifen had a worried look on her face, her brows were furrowed, her lips were slightly pursed, and she seemed to be worried about something.

She looked at Old Master Hong and said in a heavy tone, "Old Master, this matter may not be as simple as we thought. We have no idea what the situation of the palace is now. And it is also unknown whether Zhang Gaoyi can mobilize enough troops to come to support in time."

Upon hearing this, Old Master Hong also looked solemn. He frowned slowly, pondered for a moment, and asked, "In your opinion, which prince can't control his temper and wants to force the emperor to abdicate and usurp the throne?"

Ye Zifen frowned slightly, and was silent for a long time before she slowly spoke: "In my opinion, this is most likely done by the Fifth Prince. You know, his biological mother is a very powerful person in the palace. Now she is a concubine, and the family power behind her cannot be underestimated. Maybe she has been secretly trying to win over certain military forces in recent days."

After hearing this, Old Master Hong nodded slightly to show his agreement, but then he raised his own question: "Although this possibility does exist, why did he choose to take action at this moment?"

Ye Zifen thought for a moment and analyzed the situation clearly: "Maybe he thought the time was right and he could give it a try; or maybe he was forced by our actions and had to take such extreme measures in a hurry?"

Old Master Hong shook his head slightly, denying this guess. He said solemnly, "Given the Fifth Prince's temperament, he would never be so impatient and reckless. Among all the princes, he is the most calm and reserved, and he has always been able to keep his composure. Logically speaking, he should not do such an impulsive thing."

However, what Ye Zifen and Old Master Hong never expected was that the truth of the matter was not as they thought. The other party was neither acting hastily because they were forced to do so, nor was they seizing the opportunity to take the initiative to attack.

In fact, all of this was premeditated, and there were also traces of the late Duke Protector of the Country in it.

Ye Zifen said solemnly, "Based on the current situation, I'm afraid it won't be long before they start to take action. So, I specially assigned some people to guard the backyard, so that grandpa and grandma can stay together. This way, grandma will feel more at ease and won't be too panicked."

Old Master Hong nodded slightly to show his agreement. He responded earnestly, "Well, girl, I understand your worries. Otherwise, you might as well stay behind. After all, the situation ahead is changing rapidly and is full of dangers."

However, Ye Zifen shook her head firmly, her eyes sparkling, and she answered decisively: "Grandfather, don't worry, I'm not afraid at all. I have the ability to protect myself, please believe me!"

Old Master Hong looked at his brave and fearless granddaughter and couldn't help but smile with relief. He nodded slowly and said, "Well, when everything is settled, we will naturally know who is the mastermind behind it. Whoever dares to stir up trouble when the current emperor is still safe is a traitor who is extremely evil and rebellious!"

Ye Zifen agreed with him and said indignantly, "That's right, Grandfather is absolutely right! At this moment, I have to face these lawless rebels. Without further ado, I will go to the front to check the situation."

After saying that, Ye Zifen turned around and walked quickly forward.

When she arrived at the front line, she found that both sides were still at the stage of yelling at each other and had not actually started fighting.

I think they are also waiting for a specific signal or opportunity!

As everyone knows, Old Master Hong is deeply trusted and respected by the Emperor, and enjoys high prestige and status among many court officials.

If Old Master Hong unfortunately falls into the hands of the rebels, then the other party will undoubtedly increase their chances of winning.

Wang Chuanshan saw Ye Zifen walking quickly from a distance, and hurriedly went forward to meet her, with an anxious look on his face, asking: "Oh! Why did you turn back again? I can handle it here."

Ye Zifen responded with a firm expression, "You should go to the back, I still have some skills. Go and protect grandpa and grandma, don't let them worry. The old people are old, you need to pay more attention to them. Leave this to me, there will be no problem."

Wang Chuanshan frowned and waved his hands quickly, saying, "That's impossible! How can I let a girl like you rush to the front? It's really outrageous! Although I am usually known for my literary talent, I am also a child from a farming family, and I still have some strength in my hands."

Ye Zifen bit her lip lightly, stared at Wang Chuanshan with a sharp gaze, and continued to persuade him: "We can't both squeeze in the front, right? You should quickly go to the back to protect them, and as for me, I will stay in the front to command the guards. When it comes to this matter, although I am not as proficient as Zhang Gaoyi, I still know a little bit."

Wang Chuanshen naturally knew that Ye Zifen had been on the battlefield, but even so, he could not feel at ease leaving such a weak woman alone in danger.