Shen Wantang frowned and asked in a low voice.

As soon as these words were spoken, Cen Xiao became suspicious.

"Nothing new has happened in the court these days, so the emperor has specially taken an early leave of absence." Cen Xiao thought thoughtfully.

If this is the case, it is even more suspicious!

"The only things that could make the Imperial Guards so panicked are important events in the palace and military intelligence. Judging from the direction they are coming from, they are outside the city..."

Shen Wantang felt uneasy in his heart. He stopped talking halfway, but did not dare to continue. After all, the only military intelligence that could cause such a sensation was in Mobei...

At that time, the palace was peaceful, which was very different from the lifeless scene in the city.

There was singing and dancing at the palace banquet, and Ji Xunchuan's face, which had been cold for a long time, relaxed a lot.

"Your Majesty has worked hard for state affairs for a long time, which is a blessing for the people. I toast to you." The queen picked up the wine cup and spoke with a faint smile.

As soon as he finished speaking, Ji Xunchuan turned around, picked up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp.

"The Queen has been unable to sleep these days because of His Majesty. I heard she has been ill for some time."

Shen Ying on the side raised her eyebrows, with a hint of temptation in her eyes.

Ji Xunchuan's eyes never left the geishas in the audience. He just snorted coldly, "Since the queen is ill, there is no need for her to force herself to attend the palace banquet."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Ying, who had started the conversation, looked very proud.

"Your Majesty, today is the day when the whole palace is reunited. How can the Queen not come?" Shen Ying's expression became more and more mean, with a provocative smile on her face.

Ji Xunchuan raised his eyebrows and looked at Shen Wantang beside him: "You, you are becoming more and more arrogant."

Although he said it with blame, there was a look of doting in his eyes.

The queen at the side lowered her eyes, tightly grasped the silk in her hand, and suppressed her nausea, saying nothing more.

Suddenly, the eunuch hurried over and whispered something in Ji Xunchuan's ear, but his face changed drastically.

Then the imperial guards rushed into the palace, and the kabuki girls retreated in fear.

"Your Majesty! Urgent military information from the border: Zhenbei Marquis Cen Weiwu has rebelled!"

As soon as the words fell, everyone panicked. Veins bulged on Ji Xunchuan's forehead. He stood up angrily and overturned the table in front of him.

Before he could give any order, someone from the Ministry of Personnel came hurriedly to report.

"Your Majesty, the person who spread the previous treasonous rumors has been found out, it is the Marquis of Zhenbei!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ji Xunchuan shouted angrily: "Asshole!"

Everyone knelt on the ground, not daring to speak.

"Tell the Minister of War and the Minister of Personnel to come to the Imperial Study to see me!"

But after a moment, Ji Xunchuan regained his composure, spoke in a stern voice, and then left the palace without looking back.

At that time, there was heavy snow in the city.

When Shen Wantang and Cen Xiao returned home, Pei Qing hurried over and fell to his knees with a plop, his face covered with tears: "Master, there's news. They said that the Marquis has rebelled!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Cen Xiao staggered and his vision suddenly went dark.

How could this be?

There are still three months before the uprising. Marquis Zhenbei is not an impulsive person, so how could he suddenly act like this!

At that time, Ji Xunze came hurriedly.

Cen Xiao hurried forward and knelt on the ground. The strong wind blew the snowflakes and hit his face mercilessly.

"Your Highness, my father is definitely not a reckless person. This matter must have been framed by someone!"

If Ji Xunze is not informed of this matter immediately, it will surely lead to countless troubles in the future.

Ji Xunze came forward and helped Cen Xiao up: "I understand that Fifth Brother wants to end this matter, but he doesn't want to dirty his hands, so he can only frame the matter on Zhenbei Hou."

"Don't worry, let's discuss countermeasures slowly."

The candlelight flickered, Pei Qing and Qing'e stood guard at the door, and when they looked up, the bright moon had been covered by dark clouds.

"Now that such military intelligence has been reported back, I think the next step is to capture you."

Shen Wantang frowned and analyzed patiently.

Given Ji Xunchuan's vicious character, it is not impossible for the father and son to kill each other. At that time, no matter who dies first, the final beneficiary will definitely be Ji Xunchuan who is thousands of miles away.

"What we have heard now is all what others told us to hear. This king also believes that the Marquis of Zhenbei is not such a person, but we can't say anything if we believe it alone. If the people really believe it, then it would be really..."

Ji Xunze sighed.

"The rumors were making a lot of noise before, and now he is pushing the blame on the Marquis. He must be trying to win back the people's hearts. This is really a sinister move."

Xia Huai'en half-closed his eyes. Even though he was usually a cold person, he couldn't help but clench his fist and punched his leg.

Chen Kangjian already had an idea in his mind. He looked up at everyone but didn't say it out loud.

Cen Xiao, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with determination, took a step back and knelt on the ground: "Your Highness, I beg you to move up the date of the uprising."

As the words fell, Ji Xunze's pupils trembled.

"Now, my father has been wrongly accused, and I will be arrested by the court soon. If my father and I really...really can't escape this disaster...Your Highness! I beg you!"

Cen Xiao made up his mind, and every word he spoke was sonorous.

The only option now is to burn our boats.

There was a layer of gloom in Ji Xunze's eyes, and he felt a little troubled for a moment.

Chen Kang suddenly stopped fiddling with the beads and stood up. "Your Highness, I'm afraid the only solution now is to fight to the death."

"Can……"

Somehow, Ji Xunze felt a panic in his heart.

But Chen Kangjian saw it clearly. In the past, Ji Xunze was a timid person. It was rare for him to make up his mind to start a rebellion. But now he had to do this at this critical moment...

Shen Wantang suddenly stood up and knelt beside Cen Xiao: "Your Highness, I am willing to guarantee it with my life. If it fails, I will commit suicide to apologize."

After so many words, Ji Xunze couldn't get rid of the panic in his heart for a while. He slowly closed his eyes, trying to calm down for a moment.

When he opened his eyes again, the confusion in his eyes was gone, replaced by determination.

"Mr. Chen, please write another letter to Shancheng." Ji Xunze spoke slowly.

After receiving the order, Chen Kangjian nodded repeatedly and was about to turn around.

Xia Huai'en stood up suddenly, and his usually cold face showed some emotion: "The magistrate of Shancheng County is an old acquaintance of mine. I will write a letter with you so that he can help me."

But a moment later, the door was suddenly opened, and Pei Qing came forward with a heavy breath: "Sir, it's bad, someone from the palace is here!"

Shen Wantang calmed down, called Qing'e in, and prepared to hide in the backyard room with Ji Xunze.

Qing'e took Ji Xunze and left first, but Shen Wantang suddenly stopped.

She suddenly turned around, took two steps forward, and hugged Cen Xiao who was waiting for the decree.

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