Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 222: How Dare You Defy the Imperial Order

Chapter 222: Chapter 222: How Dare You Defy the Imperial Order

Seeing that Prince Jing was resolutely silent, Song Qianfan lost patience and raised his blade to behead Song Qianhang.

Princess Jing saw this and rushed over, grabbing his hand tightly, tears welling up, "Fan’er, you mustn’t!"

Song Qianfan, however, was filled with hatred, "If he doesn’t die, then I will. Mother, have you thought this through?"

Princess Jing paused and looked at Song Qianhang, her gaze hesitant...

After all, Fan’er was her own flesh and blood. She had raised the younger son all these years, but ultimately, he did not share the same heart as her. Upon learning of his origins, his mind was full of thoughts of his biological parents.

After a struggle in her heart, she finally released her grip and turned away, unable to bear watching.

She made her choice, and Song Qianhang didn’t blame her. She was not his birth mother, yet she had always raised him, never mistreating him, and treated him like her own son all these years.

Now, choosing her own son was only natural.

Considering this, Song Qianhang slowly closed his eyes, still full of regrets, though it was already too late.

Prince Jing clenched his fist tightly, regretting that he had raised his son to become like this.

Most of the people present were brought by Song Qianfan, with some household staff onlookers, who shied away in fear as Song Qianfan swung the knife, ready to strike.

After all, they had grown up together as brothers, yet now he was about to kill him with his own hand. The Young Master was truly ruthless and vicious...

It was at this moment that Li An ran in, "Young Master, it’s bad! Princess Jinyang is leading troops from Huating Mountain towards the Capital City!"

"What!?" Song Qianfan turned abruptly; how could this be possible!

The Capital was heavily guarded, with ambushes set along the way. Su Juan had clearly followed the Emperor to Huating Mountain, how could she know of the situation in the Capital?

Li An breathed heavily, clearly having rushed back to deliver the message, "Master, we can’t wait any longer!"

Song Qianfan’s eyes darkened, "We can’t wait any longer!"

"I’ll leave this to you to handle." Saying this, he casually tossed the knife to Li An, hurried off with his men, and went to find Yu Ting for discussion.

Seeing Song Qianfan departing with his men, Li An raised the long knife in his hand and swiftly killed the two remaining people behind him, cutting the ropes binding Song Qianhang.

Song Qianhang was slightly stunned, not understanding Li An’s actions.

Princess Jing nearby wanted to speak but stopped.

Prince Jing immediately ordered people to tie up the Princess Consort, gag her, and lock her in the backyard, with the steward and people guarding her.

Li An spoke solemnly, "The Young Master conspired with the Vice Commander to kill the Empress and frame Prince Han, then planned to use fake Commander’s Seals and Decrees to mobilize troops from Huai State, attack Huating Mountain under the guise of Princess Jinyang’s rebellion, and rescue the Emperor." 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

This world would soon be the Young Master’s.

Prince Jing’s face turned grim instantly, "This unfilial son..." He even forged the Commander’s Seal and Decree!

That Shi Yuan isn’t so easily fooled, likely planning to use the fake Decree and Commander’s Seal to kill the unsuspecting generals at the Huai State Camp.

"Did Princess Jinyang really bring troops to return?"

Li An: "No, I made it up."

He thought that probably, at this moment, the Emperor and his entourage were hunting at Huating Mountain, and the Young Master had set up ambushes along the way. How could the news have reached Huating Mountain?

Prince Jing said, "We must quickly send a message to Huai State and Huating Mountain to prevent him from succeeding!"

Song Qianhang: "I’ll go to Huating Mountain to deliver the message."

Li An said solemnly, "The Capital is heavily guarded, and now it’s all the Young Master’s and Vice Commander’s forces. Forget delivering messages—it’s even hard to leave the city. The Second Young Master and Prince should flee quickly."

After spending so many years with Song Qianfan, he understood what kind of person he was. Not to mention the Second Young Master; even if it was his own father, he would kill them if they stood in his way.

Saying this, he bowed to Prince Jing and left.

Just outside the Prince Mansion, Li An’s demeanor changed. The Prince Mansion had raised him for so many years; he considered himself not particularly loyal, but did not want to owe the Prince Mansion much. Saving the Second Young Master and the Prince was also repaying this kindness.

He was not Li Ming; he refused to serve blindly. How can one not think about who actually provided the monthly silver, who truly deserved his loyalty? Carrying out so much hard work for the Young Master for so little silver, now bearing the name of rebellion, was too much of a loss!

If he followed the Young Master in rebellion and they lost, it would mean death. Even if the Young Master won and discovered his betrayal, it would still mean death. It was better to run now.

What rebellion, what rescue, delivering messages—these unprofitable deals he wouldn’t do. After all, only smart people can live long!

...

Knowing Su Juan was leading troops back, Yu Ting looked grim, "Still haven’t found the secret passage entrance."

Song Qianfan gritted his teeth, "No more waiting. The Empress is already dead. With Princess Jinyang and Prince Han committing treason, I will immediately take people with the Commander’s Seal and Decree to Huai State Camp to gather troops and rescue the Emperor! You stay in the Capital and hold your ground."

Currently, there was only Yan Zheng beside the Emperor, with a mere three thousand soldiers and horses. As long as he could kill the Emperor at Huating Mountain and pin the crime on Princess Jinyang and Prince Han, then forge an enthronement decree, he would kill anyone who dared disobey.

After all, if he waited any longer until Su Juan launched a counterattack, the situation would become completely passive!

Song Qianfan immediately rushed to Huai State. The Huai State Camp was very close to the Capital City; a fast horse would take just two hours to reach it.

He entered the Huai State Camp with the bright yellow Decree and Commander’s Seal, leaving the outsiders behind. He could only bring a few people into the camp.

Song Qianfan said coldly, "I am the Princely Heir of Prince Jing. The Decree and Commander’s Seal are here. Quickly summon Shi Yuan to see me!"

Shi Yuan was training soldiers. Upon learning that Song Qianfan had arrived with the Emperor’s Decree and Tiger Talisman, he immediately rushed over.

"Princess Jinyang and Prince Han have rebelled. Now the Empress has been killed by Prince Han. The Emperor is held at Huating Mountain. The Forbidden Army risked their lives to send the Decree and Tiger Talisman. I hope the general will immediately gather troops to follow me to rescue the Emperor!"

After seeing the Decree, Shi Yuan seriously said, "I also request the Princely Heir hand over the Tiger Talisman for verification by Shi."

Song Qianfan’s expression was displeased, "You’ve seen the Decree, why this unnecessary action? The Tiger Talisman is too important; how can I give it to you?"

Shi Yuan wasn’t buying it, "If the authenticity of the Tiger Talisman cannot be verified, please forgive Shi for not being able to dispatch troops!"

Song Qianfan signaled with his eyes to Li Ming at the camp entrance. Upon receiving the instruction, Li Ming immediately drew his blade to kill Shi Yuan from behind.

At this moment, a long spear flew in from outside, knocking the sword from Li Ming’s hand. A nimble figure, masked, unnoticed before, appeared in front of everyone and engaged Li Ming in combat.

Shi Yuan immediately ordered coldly, "Men! Arrest these scoundrels who falsely claim the Emperor’s command for this general!"

In an instant, a squad rushed in, surrounding Song Qianfan and a few people.

Song Qianfan looked furious, "Shi Yuan! How dare you disobey the decree!"

A cool female voice sounded from outside, "Do you want General Shi to listen to the decree of the reigning Emperor or you, Song Qianfan?"

Upon hearing this familiar voice, Song Qianfan’s face changed, gritting his teeth, he squeezed out two words through clenched teeth...

"Su... Juan!"