Chapter 704 - 211: Hidden in the Palace, Two Powers Fuse Withered Fire

Chapter 704: Chapter 211: Hidden in the Palace, Two Powers Fuse Withered Fire

Imperial Palace.

Rear Palace.

"Leave now."

Xie Wei glanced coldly at the bowed doctor before her, the disdain and chilliness in her eyes clearly spelling out "you are all worthless."

The doctor wiped his sweat and quickly nodded and bowed as he departed.

"Next one."

Xie Wei’s voice was as frost, her empress aura radiated, making the surrounding guards and palace maids tremble with fear, quickly running out one by one to summon the next doctor in.

While Xie Wei sat in front of the bed, looking worriedly at the Emperor on the bed.

Ever since the Emperor’s patrol in the Jade Capital, mistakenly entering the Ghost Realm of Lianyi House and being severely injured by an Evil Ghost attack, several days had passed.

These days, the Empress handled various miscellaneous affairs during the day, reorganizing the newly rebuilt Imperial Palace. Whenever she had a moment of leisure, or night had fallen, she would directly come to accompany the Emperor’s side.

At this moment, exhausted, her eyes reddened, yet she looked at the Emperor with tender affection and said softly, "Your Majesty, rest well. Everything is under my care..."

Li Yuan weakly opened his eyes, filled with weariness, his paper-like cheeks dampened by perspiration.

His breathing was slow and light, a state of "little intake and much output."

Yet despite this, he still gently patted Xie Wei’s hand, speaking weakly, "Such an insidious illness, how can it be cured by doctors? Empress, let’s not trouble them..."

Xie Wei nodded gently.

Just then, not far off, there was the sound of armor clashing, a General striding in loudly, shouting, "I am the Grand General of Yanyun Dao, Dugu Qiu, who dares stop me?!"

Xie Wei’s expression tightened, her worried clear eyes instantly turning profound, heavy shadow casting over them, a bolt of cold light flashing within, her lips curled as she spoke sharply, "Someone disregards the Emperor’s safety, insisting on disturbance!"

As her words fell, the palace maids around her lowered their heads, not daring to speak.

Xie Wei withdrew her hand, intending to rise...

She was the Commander of the Hanzhou Dark Guard, able to exert power beyond that of the Hanzhou Iron Cavalry in the shadows.

Upon entering the capital this time, she naturally brought all the elite of the Dark Guard with her.

These Dark Guards had been in the Jade Capital earlier, some arrived half a month ahead to control some small Sects, and others disguised as guards and maids infiltrating the palace, while some were finding ways to mix into the Commander’s forces.

These Dark Guards served as her eyes in the shadows.

She naturally could see the actions of this Grand General of Yanyun Dao.

In short, this Dugu Qiu utterly refuses to submit and is unwilling for the Emperor to only associate closely with the Xie Family.

He jumps high and fusses, sending beautiful paintings most diligently.

And his ability to storm the palace, of course, has support from other Eight Paths Commanders.

Xie Wei was thoroughly aware of all this.

Thus, after sorting these thoughts, she walked out the main gate, heading to meet that General Dugu Qiu.

Quickly, a fierce dispute occurred in the distance...

Li Yuan lay on the bed, faintly hearing phrases like "The Emperor needs rest," "Who knows if the Xie Family intends to monopolize power, holding the Emperor hostage, deceiving all under heaven," "General Dugu, I advise you not to cross this line," "I wonder if the tens of thousands of troops behind me can cross it."

The dispute grew louder, even accompanied by sounds of swords drawn and ready.

Li Yuan sighed lightly in his heart.

Such are indeed Royal affairs.

Everyone wants to seize the Emperor, and seize the moral high ground.

And the best way is to quickly have the women of their faction bear a dragon child.

Only with a dragon child, is there the qualification to vie for the highest throne.

Currently, only the Xie Family has one; how could they not be anxious?

Originally, they could wait for the Emperor to continue taking concubines, but the Emperor was harmed by that damned Lianyi House, resting on the bed.

This rest has lasted for days, naturally the Commanders could not wait anymore, after all, who knows if the Emperor will suddenly die.

If the Emperor dies, wouldn’t the legacy be dictated by the Xie Family?

In times like this, every minute and second of delay may lead to the collapse of an overwhelming force.

Everyone is crafty, not foolish enough to wait further.

Dugu Qiu serves as a representative.

At this time, from afar came Dugu Qiu’s stern voice: "Who knows if the Emperor’s trip to Lianyi House and subsequent severe injury was not incited by your Xie Family?

Ha... what ruthless and unprincipled scheme!

Don’t even dream of deceiving all beneath heaven!

Today I must see the Emperor!

Now... the Empress blocks me, next time, it will not be just me alone!"

Finally, Xie Wei could no longer prevent him.

And Dugu Qiu, furious, entered the rear palace, but upon entering the chamber, he restrained his emotions, half-kneeling before Li Yuan, respectfully saying, "Dugu Qiu, bows before Your Majesty.

Uninvited, I come not just for concern of Your Majesty’s injury, but fear that Your Majesty is deceived by villains, unable to leave the palace!"

"You!"

Xie Wei arrived hastily, her eyes aflame.

Dugu Qiu disregarded the Empress’s gaze, only looking at Li Yuan and spoke loudly, "Your Majesty, there are matters I must speak of, I ask for Your Majesty’s forgiveness."

Having said this, he directly uttered, "The Xie Family has a Crown Prince already, why would they care for Your Majesty anymore?

This is evident, as in these days, not a single doctor can cure Your Majesty’s illness!

We, of the Yanyun Path, Star River Dao, Hidden Dragon Path, Desolate South Path, Yongzhou Path, Mianzhou Path, Fu River Path, Cloud Mountain Path, all Eight Paths hope Your Majesty recovers swiftly, returns to the throne, and reorganizes the mountains and rivers!!

Thus, I earnestly implore Your Majesty, to allow the Eight Path Commanders entry into the palace as protectors!

Uninvited, I come, indeed bearing guilt.