The chilly night failed to conceal the wounded hearts; the bright moonlight couldn't create a perfect scene. The desolate wind couldn't blow away the pain within.
Ji Wuer's lonely and lifeless body lay silently on the ground. The splendor of her life ended in such a ridiculous and pitiful manner.
"Brother, I'm exhausted. These people can really fight," Su Qi said, repelling several masked assailants. He leaned against Su Li's back, gasping for breath. Sweat covered his delicate face, and as he glanced at his parents on the rooftop, he wore a disdainful expression. Were his father and mother here to rescue or just to watch?
"Hmph!" Su Li coldly snorted, anger deepening on his face. "Unless I personally kill them, I won't find relief from this hatred!"
After speaking, Su Li's small figure flew out, accompanied by a strong gust of wind, and crashed straight into Meiling.
"Ah..." Meiling didn't expect Su Li's sudden increase in speed. She was forcefully sent flying and landed heavily on the ground. Despite her strength, she now felt her organs torn apart. Two crystal tears trembled in her eyes.
"You dare to attack this lady?" Meiling struggled to rise, her pain and anger erupting towards Su Li. She had completely lost her former poised and graceful demeanor.
"Hmph!" Su Li snorted disdainfully, raising a small hand and flicking it lightly. A fireball shot directly into Meiling's forehead.
Meiling's eyes widened, and her body fell backward, lifeless.
Su Li didn't even spare a glance at Meiling's corpse. He turned around, flew to the side of Moniang and the Crown Prince, and once again joined the slaughter.
Seeing this, Su Qi shook his head. He was simply too exhausted and needed to rest for a while before speaking.
"Meiling!" Moxi shouted in grief. It was evident that Meiling's death deeply affected him.
Moxi could only hope that the Ji family's people would quickly attack the palace. The people from Mingyue Villa were too formidable, and they wouldn't be able to hold on for long.
The Duke of Zhenguo held two different mindsets. He had been planning for so many years; he couldn't afford to make a mistake at the final step. Moxi's eyes revealed a hint of anticipation as he watched the bloody slaughter in the darkness, his gaze tinged with crimson.
"Kill them all ruthlessly!" Moxi's eyes turned bloodshot as he shouted.
Muyun Xuan observed the current situation, his dangerous black eyes slightly narrowed.
Looking at the delicate side profile of the woman next to him under the moonlight, he felt a surge of anger. Tomorrow, she would leave for Xingyue Kingdom for a month. Tonight, they could have indulged in endless tenderness and affection, but now their time had been wasted by these people. Thinking of this, a fiery anger ignited within him.
"Mo'er, wait here. Leave the rest to me."
Su Zimo nodded, and Muyun Xuan landed on the ground.
Observing Muyun Xuan taking action, Moxi's eyes widened in fear and urgency.
"Lord Yun City, isn't Yun City never involved in the affairs of the court?"
"Hmph!" Muyun Xuan coldly snorted. "That depends on my mood."
With that, Muyun Xuan unleashed a palm strike, swiftly attacking Moxi.
Moxi, with only the cultivation level of the Second Stage of Divine Profound, was no match for Muyun Xuan at the peak of Holy Profound.
His body was sent flying.
"Wow!" Su Qi's face showed an exaggerated expression as he stared at his own father.
"Father is truly amazing. With just one move, he's truly extraordinary!"
"Poof!" Moxi spat out a mouthful of blood, looking at Muyun Xuan with fear. Muyun Xuan was always unfathomable, and if he had taken action today, it was most likely because of the woman beside him.
"Ji Yaotian thinks he can leave a lasting reputation, but he's unworthy," Muyun Xuan said with a sneer on his elegant face. As he turned around, Moxi's body collapsed to the ground.
Suddenly, Muyun Xuan's figure fell among a group of black-clad individuals.
"Retreat."
Muyun Xuan coldly shouted, and Liuyue signaled to her sisters. They all withdrew to Moniang's side.
Muyun Xuan stepped forward, his hands emanating a golden light. He struck fiercely, creating an illusionary beast in the darkness, attacking the masked figures.
Muyun Xuan didn't hold back. The ethereal beasts he conjured in his hands seemed as real as actual creatures, relentlessly trampling fragile lives.
The onlookers couldn't believe what they were witnessing. The people they had struggled against for half an hour, Muyun Xuan had dealt with in the span of a tea time.
When all the masked figures lay on the ground, silence enveloped the area.
"Haha! Learn to behave after suffering a loss. In your next life, be good people!"
Su Qi flew down from the tree and stepped over the lifeless bodies, his small face showing no fear.
"After experiencing something, one gains wisdom. How much have you learned today?" Su Zimo also jumped down from the rooftop and gave her son a disdainful look.
"Mother, your son has learned a lot. Only when you take charge do you realize the value of salt and rice, and it's difficult to find the way when you step out of the door. I've kept everything I've learned in here!" Su Qi pointed to his little head.
"Hehe!" Su Qi's comical appearance made everyone unable to hold back their laughter.
"Thank you, Yun Xuan," Jun Shaochen looked at Muyun Xuan.
"You don't need to thank me. I don't want to get involved in court affairs, but Moniang is someone Mo'er cares about. I love everything she loves, so I naturally won't stand idly by," Muyun Xuan replied, his face still cold and expressionless. Only when he saw the approaching figure did a hint of emotion appear on his face.
"Moniang, Your Highness, the Ji family has already entered the palace. With the accumulated strength of the Ji family over the past hundred years, they are not easy to deal with," Su Zimo calmly said, her face stunning under the moonlight. She didn't want to get involved in that mess. What did Haoyue Emperor say? But deep down, she still feared the power of Mingyue Villa and Yun City. Some things were better avoided if possible.
"Momo, how about we..." Moniang's lips moved, but she couldn't bring herself to say it.
Relying solely on Haoyue Emperor and the Imperial Guards in the palace, it was impossible to deal with the Ji family's hidden experts.
Su Zimo could tell that Moniang was worried about Haoyue Emperor. After all these years, did Moniang still have feelings for Haoyue Emperor?
"Miss Su, with the current situation in the court, even though they may indulge in extravagance, almost all the court officials are opportunists with no sincerity. Miss Su wouldn't want the Ji family's rebellion to succeed, right? Once the Ji family succeeds in rebelling, given the enmity between the Ji family and Mingyue Villa, how could they spare Mingyue Villa?" The Crown Prince didn't ask for anything else. He knew that if he wanted Yun Xuan to help in entering the palace, he had to convince Su Zimo. Only when Su Zimo took action would Yun Xuan make a move. Yun Xuan would never watch Su Zimo take risks.
"Mother, why don't we go to the palace? Take a look at Granny Moniang. She's almost in tears from worry," Su Qi tugged at Su Zimo's clothes.
"Mother..."
"Momo, if you find it difficult..."
Moniang didn't want to make things difficult for her. After all, she knew what Momo was thinking.
"Moniang, you know I won't refuse any request from you," Su Zimo turned around, a bit helpless. She instructed Liuyue. The Crown Prince was right. Given the enmity between her and the Ji family, if the Ji family succeeded in rebelling, the first target of suppression would be Mingyue Villa. Moreover, Jiyu was a member of Tianmen. Even if she didn't want to get involved in this mess, she was already unable to extricate herself.
"Liuyue, take your people and go to the palace for support," Su Zimo commanded.
"Yes, Villa Master," Liuyue waved her hand, and a group of sisters and the four members of Shaoyu's group left together.
Muyun Xuan didn't say anything and launched a signal into the night sky.
Jun Shaochen knew that with their help, there was a possibility of the Ji family's downfall tonight.
"Let's go!" Muyun Xuan glanced at Su Zimo.
Su Zimo understood and gave him a grateful look.
The two of them bent down and each carried Su Li and Su Qi.
The two brothers were enjoying themselves and had been fighting for half an hour, feeling tired.
Inside Mingyue Villa, in Siyu Pavilion, under the octagonal pavilion, Heyun Ting was chatting with Murong Shaofeng.
"Shaofeng, you'll be able to return home tomorrow. You seem very happy today!" Heyun Ting teased.
Murong Shaofeng elegantly picked up the teacup in front of him, took a sip leisurely, his jade-like hand graceful and his fair fingers distinct. He replied calmly, "Indeed, I'm in a very good mood!"
His gentle voice was pleasant and melodious.
"But judging from tonight's situation, aren't you happy too early?" A mischievous smile bloomed on Heyun Ting's lips, filled with a hint of schadenfreude.
Murong Shaofeng naturally understood what Heyun Ting meant.
"I have always trusted her abilities."
After speaking, a hint of pain flashed through his slightly lowered peachy eyes.
Heyun Ting patted his shoulder, and the two of them shared a smile, their eyes revealing an unspoken bond.
Inside the palace, before Haoyue Emperor could leave through the palace gates, he was blocked by Ji Yaotian's men.
The palace was now a battlefield. Haoyue Emperor had to retreat back to Jiaoyang Hall, while Jun Lintian led his men to attack Ji Yaotian's forces.
Most of the people under Ji Yaotian were from humble backgrounds. Many were the pillars of their families, relying on risking their lives under the Ji family to provide a better life for their loved ones. Once they died, the orphans and widows they left behind became helpless and faced a bleak future.
Therefore, these people were more fierce and formidable than the average fighters.
The Imperial Guards were struggling to deal with them. Some died, some were injured.
"Yuer, look at these useless Imperial Guards. They're all good-for-nothings. They can't take a hit."
Ji Yu sneered, his eyes filled with the joy of victory.
"Father, it has to be this way. Only then can my journey be less arduous."
At that moment, Qin Gonggong hurriedly approached the father and son.