The events that followed were quite simple.
———Shou Jizhi with Huaidao in hand struck directly, with Jiang Chanzi supporting.
Jiang Chanzi's men temporarily restrained Liu Ziyue's attendants.
Tian Rujing quietly looked up at the sky.
In the midst of chaos, Liu Ziyue fled into Bamboo Hall, followed by the eunuch Hua Yuan'er and Xuan An. Shou Jizhi closely pursued with Huaidao in hand, unrelenting in his chase. The four of them barged into the inner hall where Liu Ziyue turned to shoot an arrow, which missed its mark.
Shou Jizhi's wrist twisted slightly, and a flash of blade light shimmered in the darkness.
At this moment, 9 p.m. had passed, and midnight was approaching.
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Zong Yue led a troop of soldiers riding swiftly back to the city. He had received urgent news earlier that there was an assassination plot brewing against the Emperor.
