The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 1056 - 239: Succession to Prince Yongle_6

Chapter 1056: Chapter 239: Succession to Prince Yongle_6

"Prince, please wait! Let’s deal with these rebel troops first!" Pei Qin refused.

Xiao Guangzhao watched her, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes. Had he not had Junhua, and had Pei Qin not been married, he would have undoubtedly taken her as his own. A woman like her was safer and more reassuring to keep close at hand!

Xiao Guangjing was puzzled. The Succession Decree was intended for him; it would be given to him sooner or later. By receiving it now, he could legitimately take charge of the situation. What was Pei Qin trying to do...

"General Pei! Please allow the Succession Decree to be reviewed by me first!" Xiao Guangzhao suddenly asserted.

Pei Qin gazed at him. She was not ready to die yet! Her beloved daughter’s whereabouts were still unknown, and her husband had not yet returned.

Xiao Guangzhao gave her a reassuring look, silently promising to keep her safe.

Seeing several men in grey cloaks move to surround and protect her, Pei Qin handed the decree over to him.

The Pen-Holding Eunuch also stepped forward, presenting the Jade Seal.

Xiao Guangjing’s gaze hardened, and he turned a fierce look toward Pei Qin.

Xiao Guangzhao blocked his line of sight, unfolding the imperial edict, which indeed clearly stated the transfer of the throne to Prince Yongle, Xiao Guangzhang, and bore the Jade Seal.

"My father has passed the throne to you?" Xiao Guangjing couldn’t believe it. Pei Qin had betrayed him!

Xiao Guangzhao with a calm demeanor, a hint of repressed sorrow in his eyes, offered, "Please, older brother, see for yourself!" and openly showed him the Succession Decree.

Xiao Guangjing took it, focusing on the words ’Prince Yongle, Xiao Guangzhao.’ There could be no forgery—it indeed appointed Xiao Guangzhao. But how could it be? He clearly lacked the legitimacy to ascend!

The decree was dictated. It must have been Pei Qin who had brazenly altered it!

Yet Pei Qin remained composed, her eyes still red, "The rebel army has broken through!"

Hard-edged malice flickered in Xiao Guangjing’s eyes. Seeing how Xiao Guangzhao’s forces were coordinating with those of Pei Qin, he knew he had to concede for now. Even if he had brought mansion soldiers, he would not escape death. No! What mattered most now was saving his own life. If he harbored ambitions for the throne and Xiao Guangzhao ascended, he would not be allowed to live!

Xiao Guangzhao did indeed intend to kill him, but seeing him prepared for defense and considering the hundred-plus Imperial Physicians in the hall, it was not the time to strike.

"I will lead men to rescue the Empress Dowager!" Xiao Guangjing decided quickly to retreat first.

His men were equipped with grenades, and Xiao Guangzhao could only watch him withdraw swiftly. But now with the Succession Decree and the Jade Seal in his possession, even if Xiao Guangjing rallied the Empress Dowager and the courtiers against him, it would be futile!

Xiao Guangbi might not have had firearms, but he had a stock of grenades, and with a large force collaborating both inside and outside, they breached in quickly.

Spears had a range of ten zhang, but in the hands of a Master of Archery, the range extended beyond that.

Xiao Guangbi, enraged to the extreme by Pei Qin and seeing her soldiers fighting to death, pointed at her and yelled, "Whoever shoots her down will be rewarded with ten thousand taels of silver!"

Prompted by the chance of riches amid the danger, several master archers immediately drew their bows toward Pei Qin.

Lu Hai and Liu Feng quickly positioned themselves in front of Pei Qin.

Suddenly, ear-piercing shouts of war and the thunderous roar of mortars from outside shook the city; the army had breached the gates and was charging towards the Imperial City.

Xiao Guangbi was startled by the noise. Could it be Mo Heng!? He had cut off all news from Pei Qin and had spies by his side. There were reports just yesterday, what could have gone wrong? Could it be that Mo Heng anticipated trouble and returned to aid him?

Considering how Pei Qin had already turned against him, a thought flashed in his eyes—kill Pei Qin with a hail of arrows and claim she was taken hostage!

Meanwhile, the rapid approach of a large force outside the palace gates was drawing near; a single rider in black robes the leader, charging forward, "Prince!"

Seeing how he addressed him, Xiao Guangbi immediately concluded that the man was unaware of the situation in the capital and had come to help him in response to his letter from days before. Now, with tens of thousands of soldiers under his command and the additional forces brought by Mo Heng, even if the Succession Decree was already written, it would be rewritten for him!

"Mo Heng! Your timing is perfect!" He called out loud.

The people blocking the way quickly parted, allowing Mo Heng through.

Mo Heng, emitting a deadly aura, stared coldly at him, and as soon as he was within range, aimed straight for Xiao Guangbi.

"You..." Xiao Guangbi gasped in shock.

A gunshot rang out, and Xiao Guangbi’s eyes widened in disbelief, dying with eyes wide open.

The archers aiming at Pei Qin fell to the ground after several gunshots.

"The traitor Xiao Guangbi is dead, you rebel army, surrender and you will not be killed!" Mo Heng bellowed with a resonant voice.

His voice was not loud, but it carried all the way to the inner palace.

Those practiced in Internal Martial Arts could tell from his profound energy, already intimidating combined with the approaching army, they were doomed.

Those afraid of death surrendered straight away.

Mo Heng’s gaze was fixed on one person within the crowd, the very one he spotted immediately, "Qinqin!"

He spurred his horse, charging over.

Pei Qin suddenly felt her vision blur, she pushed past Lu Hai and Liu Feng, and ran towards him.

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