Akihiro Zhaohong watched in disbelief as Emperor Akinori Zhaoshen, Crown Prince Xuanyuan Hancheng, and Second Prince Xuanyuan Hanqi approached with a large number of guards.

"Impossible … impossible …" Prince Li looked at the Xue Gui with eyes full of murderous intent. "It's you … did you betray this prince …" If looks could kill, the Xue Gui would have already been turned into ashes.

"No … I didn't, Your Highness Prince Li.

This subject clearly received this subject's son's signal. "The Xue Gui also didn't know why it was like this …

"You want to rebel based on these measures? You're simply overestimating yourself." Akinori Zhaoshen said without any trace of politeness.

"Prince Li, you'd better be captured. If you delay the auspicious time of the sacrifice, you'll be punished even more …"

Xuanyuan Hancheng clapped his hands, and a group of archers appeared from the guards behind him. They pulled their bows and aimed at Prince Li …

"There are still 5000 soldiers waiting for you outside. Uncle Prince Li, you can't escape." Xuanyuan Hancheng looked at Prince Li and said.

"Hahahaha, it's not that easy to take me down."

Akihiro Zhaohong suddenly pulled the Xue Gui, who was closest to him, to his body, and then quickly seized Xie Changqing, who was in front of him.

The moment Akihiro Zhaohong moved, the archers released their arrows.

The Xue Gui was blocked in front of Prince Li, and her body was already full of arrows.

"Hahaha, shoot again … Let Prime Minister Xie become the first Prime Minister to be shot into a hedgehog since the Xuanyuan dynasty, hahaha …"

"Let go of the Prime Minister, and zhen will leave your corpse intact." Akinori Zhaoshen said in a low voice. For a moment, no one dared to move, and the atmosphere was a bit anxious.

"Your Majesty, you don't have to worry about this old official's safety …" Xie Changqing struggled despite the danger he was in.

"Get out of my way … If you don't want this old thing to die, then obediently get out of my way." Prince Li pressed the knife against Xie Changqing's neck.

"Fine … I'll let you leave. Don't hurt the Prime Minister …" Akinori Zhaoshen said helplessly. Although he didn't want to let Prince Li go, he didn't want to.

However, he could not disregard Xie Changqing's life, nor could he disappoint his subjects.

Akihiro Zhaohong's men gathered around him and surrounded Akihiro Zhaohong and Xie Changqing.

As they slowly walked out, Akihiro Zhaohong pulled Xie Changqing onto his horse and arrogantly said, "Akinori Zhaoshen, what can you do to me … hahahaha …"

Xuanyuan Hancheng led the cavalry to chase after them and said to his Imperial Father, "Imperial Father, hurry up and offer sacrifices to the heavens. This son will chase after them …"

"I'll also go …" The Second Prince, Xuanyuan Hanqi, also got on his horse and chased after Prince Li.

After galloping for a long time, they finally saw Prince Li's shadow.

Prince Li saw this and abandoned Xie Changqing. Akihiro Zhaohong didn't dare to kill Xie Changqing. Xie Changqing had a high prestige in the court and was deeply loved by the civil officials. If he killed Xie Changqing, he was afraid that he would be cursed by all the scholars in the world.

Xuanyuan Hancheng and the others had no choice but to slow down and rescue Prime Minister Xie.

Xuanyuan Hanqi unwillingly looked at Prince Li's back and pulled back his bow.

With a whoosh, an arrow hit Akihiro Zhaohong's back and he almost fell off his horse.

Akihiro Zhaohong didn't expect that the Second Prince, Xuanyuan Hanqi, would be so good at archery. He had already galloped so far on his horse, but he was still shot … Fortunately, his vitals weren't hurt.

Xuanyuan Hancheng helped Xie Changqing up, "Prime Minister, are you okay?"

"Your Highness, this old minister is fine.

You should quickly chase after Prince Li … "Xie Changqing was only a little frightened and had some scratches on his body, but it wasn't a big deal.

Xuanyuan Hancheng ordered several imperial bodyguards to escort the Prime Minister back.

Xuanyuan Hancheng and his younger brother continued to chase with the cavalry.

Following the bloodstains on the ground, they didn't lose Prince Li's trail.

They didn't stop to rest along the way, constantly chasing.

Several times, when they were about to catch up, Prince Li would send his men of sacrifice to intercept them.

Although Xuanyuan Hancheng and his cavalry had the advantage and quickly dealt with them, they still bought time for Prince Li to escape.

"There aren't many people left by Prince Li's side, but the direction they're fleeing in isn't towards Li City, but towards the capital …" Xuanyuan Hanqi had chased them for a long time, and voiced the doubts in his heart.

"Prince Li might have other arrangements … We can't let him go to the capital …" Xuanyuan Hancheng had a bad premonition …

"Chase …"

After a day and night of chasing, both sides were exhausted.

Prince Li didn't expect that Xuanyuan Hancheng would be so fierce and keep chasing after him.

He didn't even have time to rest, and the men of sacrifice around him were getting fewer and fewer.

Akihiro Zhaohong and his men were hungry and thirsty, but he still bitterly held on because he always had a belief in his heart.

He still has a backup plan, as long as he goes to the capital and meets with his men of sacrifice, he has confidence that he can make a comeback …

Prince Li's bodyguard helped Prince Li dismount from his horse, "Your Highness Prince Li, please take a rest. It's dark, and this place is more hidden. This subordinate will find some food and water for you …"

Prince Li let the men of sacrifice around him bandage his wound. Although the arrow wound on his back wasn't serious, he lost too much blood. Akihiro Zhaohong felt a little dizzy.

"Find me some water, we'll leave immediately … Let's hurry to Ciyun Temple."

"Yes."

Prince Li asked his confidant, "Do you think Xue Song will succeed?" After today's events, Akihiro Zhaohong's heart was also faintly worried.

"Your Highness Prince Li, don't worry. You gave Xue Song 100 men of sacrifice, gave Xue Song so much money, and let him bribe Jianghu experts. You also used the last nail left by the Empress Dowager for you.

It will definitely succeed … "Prince Li's confidant wasn't sure, so he could only comfort him.

After a while, the bodyguard still hasn't come to fetch water. Akihiro Zhaohong felt danger, "Not good, let's go …"

Prince Li and his men galloped for a while, then they heard the sound of horse hooves behind them. It's Crown Prince Xuanyuan Hancheng and his men catching up.

Xuanyuan Hancheng and his men didn't stop for a day and night, and they only had one thought in their minds.

That was to stop Prince Li and not let him take a single step into the capital.

After a day and night, even if the cavalry behind Xuanyuan Hancheng were the best of the best, they still felt exhausted.

During this day and night, they only stopped for a short while once.

Xuanyuan Hancheng ordered the slaughter of a warhorse, and only drank the horse's blood to replenish their strength.

Xuanyuan Hanqi admired his brother even more. He already couldn't hold on several times, but he still clenched his teeth and persevered.

Xuanyuan Hancheng caught up with Prince Li and his men, and took the lead to fight with the bodyguards. "Uncle Prince Li, you can't escape …"

Prince Li, Akihiro Zhaohong, only had 30 men left. They weren't a match for Xuanyuan Hancheng and his men, and they quickly fell into a disadvantageous position.

Akihiro Zhaohong wanted to see the men of sacrifice around him fall one by one, but he suddenly burst into laughter.

"Xuanyuan Hancheng, don't be so proud. Do you think this king doesn't have a backup plan?

In another hour, if my people don't see me, Empress won't be able to live … "

"What did you say? What did you do to my mother?" Xuanyuan Hanqi anxiously roared when he heard this.

"Haha, yesterday morning, Xue Song should have brought the men of sacrifice to infiltrate the harem. Empress and your father's concubines, oh, hehe … … Maybe the crown prince's new favorite, they are all under my control.

If I don't show up at the appointed place on time, in another hour, it will be their time of death. "Akihiro Zhaohong proudly said.

Akihiro Zhaohong had already prepared for both sides. If he failed, he had already thought of a way out.

Before he acted, he specially met with Xue Song and told Xue Song the secret between him and the Crown Princess Xue Caiyu.

At that time, Xue Song was scared silly. He didn't think that his eldest di daughter would be so bold.

At this point, he had no choice but to follow his highness Prince Li.

Akihiro Zhaohong promised him that if this matter was successful, after he ascended the throne, he would make Xue Caiyu's younger sister Imperial Concubine and give Xue Song a promotion.

Xue Song listened to his highness Prince Li's arrangement and planned to infiltrate the harem.

His goal was to capture the princes, Empress, and the concubines of the harem. He wanted to capture them and join Prince Li. This way, if Prince Li failed, he could safely return to Li City with them as hostages.

If he succeeded, those princes, Empress, and the others would naturally die … …

Akihiro Zhaohong didn't expect that the emperor would bring all the princes to this sacrifice.

But it didn't matter. As long as he caught Empress or one or two concubines, it would be fine.

Those concubines were connected to the court. If the emperor didn't care about their safety and insisted on putting him to death.

Then Akinori Zhaoshen wouldn't be able to explain it to the court.

As long as he had these talismans, he wouldn't have to worry about Akinori Zhaoshen entering Li City in a short period of time. He could also recuperate and expand his strength.

"Xuanyuan Hancheng, do you dare to ignore the safety of your mother?

Haha, if you don't let me go, many people will be buried with me … … "Akihiro Zhaohong saw that Xuanyuan Hancheng and the others were stunned. He laughed and left with the remaining men of sacrifice.

"Brother, what should we do?

Mother, she … … "Xuanyuan Hanqi unwillingly asked his brother. At the same time, he was very worried about his mother's safety.

"I've already sent people to follow them. They're riding horses, so they'll leave traces along the way.

We must find out where they agreed to meet. Don't alarm them. Investigate clearly first. "

Xuanyuan Hancheng said to his younger brother, "Release a signal for Father Emperor to bring the army over. Find their meeting place and immediately surround them."

"Yes, I understand.

We must not let him go. If anything happens to mother, I must cut him into pieces … … "Xuanyuan Hanqi's anger soared to the sky.

Xuanyuan Hancheng ordered the guards to climb to the top of a tree and look in the direction of the capital.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, there's thick black smoke above the Imperial City … …"

Xuanyuan Hancheng's heart tightened when he heard this. His Guai Bao … …

Xuanyuan Hancheng promptly said, "I'll take half of the people back to the capital first.

Prince Li's words may not be true. There are many imperial guards in the palace. It won't be easy to hold them hostage.

I want to go back and see for myself … … "

Xuanyuan Hancheng said to his younger brother, "Prince Li said half an hour, which means that he's not far from here. We can search around the outskirts of the capital.

I'll go back to the palace to take a look. If mother is safe, I'll immediately send a signal to you. "

After that, Xuanyuan Hancheng told his younger brother not to act rashly. After finding Prince Li's hiding place, they must wait for the army to arrive before taking action.

Xuanyuan Hancheng took a small group of people on horseback and rushed to the capital. His Guai Bao must be well … … He really couldn't afford to lose his treasure again … …

Prince Li, Akihiro Zhaohong, in a sorry state, took a dozen people and rushed to Ci Yun Temple.

When his mother was alive, she often came here to burn incense. The temple's abbot had received his mother's grace.

After his mother's death, Ci Yun Temple gradually lost its importance. The incense offerings were also not strong. This was also his most secret place in the capital. This time, he came to the capital to live here. It was the safest and most reliable place.

The abbot saw Prince Li covered in blood, "Prince Li, Prince Li … … Are you okay … …"

"Where are Xue Song and the others … …" Akihiro Zhaohong grabbed the abbot and asked.

"This old monk has been waiting here for a day and a night. I don't see Lord Xue and the others … … I'm afraid … …" The abbot replied.

After hearing this, Akihiro Zhaohong's blood rushed up. He clutched his chest and finally couldn't hold back and spat out a mouthful of blood.

"How … … How … … Xue Song, that trash!"

"Prince Li, Your Highness … …" The abbot hurriedly supported Prince Li.

Prince Li was thinking of a way to escape. He didn't want to die, he wasn't willing … …

At this time, the abbot's little monk came to report: "Not good, not good.

The temple is surrounded by the army. There are more than a thousand soldiers outside, and there are still more coming … … "

Akihiro Zhaohong's vision turned black. Heaven wants me to die … …