nucmednet Chapter 543 Defeat
Chapter 543 Defeat
He charged at Shen Yuxi like a madman, his moves becoming increasingly fierce, yet also full of flaws.
Seizing the opportunity, Shen Jinyu thrust her sword into Shen Yanzhou's abdomen. Unable to dodge in time, Shen Yanzhou was cut by the sword tip and staggered back a few steps.
Shen Ye pressed closer, his eyes filled with smugness: "Shen Yanzhou, prepare to die!"
At this critical moment, Lin Yiyu suddenly moved.
He moved with lightning speed, his longsword whistling through the air as it pierced straight towards Shen Jinyu's back.
Shen Jinyu sensed the danger behind her and turned around to block, but was still cut on the shoulder by the sword tip, and blood instantly stained her armor.
"Lin Yiyu, how dare you ambush me!"
Shen Jinyu was furious and turned to look at Lin Yiyu, her eyes filled with murderous intent.
"Why bother with morality when dealing with a traitor like you?"
Lin Yiyu said coldly, thrusting out his long sword again, each move aimed directly at Shen Jinyu's vital points.
Lin Yongnan also seized the opportunity to step forward and join forces with Lin Yiyu, the two of them attacking Shen Jinyu from the left and right.
Shen Jinyu gradually became exhausted, her wounds multiplied, and her movements became sluggish.
Just as Shen Jinyu was about to be subdued, a series of rapid hoofbeats suddenly came from outside the hall. Immediately afterwards, a soldier rushed in in a panic: "Your Highness, something terrible has happened! The Marquis of Jingyuan's army has been stopped! An unidentified cavalry force has suddenly appeared outside the city and is attacking our troops!"
"what?"
Shen Jinyu's expression changed drastically as she looked at the soldier in disbelief. "How is this possible? Marquis Jingyuan commands an army of 30,000. How could he be stopped by an unidentified cavalryman?"
Lin Yiyu and Lin Yongnan exchanged a glance, both seeing confusion in each other's eyes.
They did not mobilize the troops outside the city. Who exactly is this cavalry that suddenly appeared?
Just then, a hearty laugh came from outside the hall, followed by a young general in silver armor who walked in, followed by several cavalrymen, each with agile figures and an imposing presence.
"Your Highness, Third Prince, how have you been?"
The general walked to the center of the hall, his gaze falling on Shen Jinyu, a mocking smile on his lips.
When Shen Jinyu saw the general, her face turned deathly pale: "Xiao Ce? You...aren't you on the frontier? What are you doing here?"
Xiao Ce, son of General Xiao Yan, was stationed on the frontier for many years. He was highly skilled in martial arts and deeply loved by his troops.
Shen Jinyu never expected that he would appear at this time, and even bring cavalry.
Xiao Ce smiled, walked up to Shen Yuxi, and knelt on one knee: "This humble general Xiao Ce has been ordered by General Zhenbei to return to the capital to protect His Majesty."
"Upon learning of the Third Prince's plot to rebel, I led a light cavalry force here. Fortunately, I did not fail in my mission and blocked the army of Marquis Jingyuan."
"Good! Good!"
Shen Yuxi was overjoyed, his voice trembling with excitement, "Minister Xiao is indeed a pillar of the nation, please rise!"
Looking at the situation before her, Shen Jinyu knew that her chances of winning were slim, and her eyes were filled with despair and resentment.
He suddenly looked at Shi Wanxia, a fierce glint in his eyes. He broke free from the encirclement of Lin Yiyu and Lin Yongnan and charged towards Shi Wanxia: "Since I can't live, then I'll make you pay with your life!"
Caught off guard, Shi Wanxia turned pale with fright and momentarily forgot to dodge.
Lin Yiyu was startled, but it was too late to stop him.
Just as Shen Jinyu's longsword was about to pierce Shi Wanxia, a white figure suddenly rushed out and blocked Shi Wanxia's path.
With a "thud," the longsword pierced the back of the white-clad figure.
Lin Yiyu's pupils constricted as he looked at the person blocking Shi Wanxia's path and exclaimed, "Your Highness, the Crown Princess!"
It was Lin Chuying, who had just woken up. Her face was as pale as paper, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth. She slowly turned her head to look at Shen Yanzhou, revealing a weak smile: "Your Highness... I... I protected her..."
After saying that, she collapsed and lost consciousness.
"Ying'er!" Shen Yanzhou rushed over like a madman, hugged Lin Chuying, his eyes filled with grief and anger.
He looked up at Shen Jinyu, his eyes as cold as if they came from hell: "Shen Jinyu, I will make you pay for your crimes in blood!"
He held Lin Chuying in his arms, slowly stood up, pointed his long sword at Shen Jinyu, and exuded a chilling killing intent.
Shen Jinyu was startled by his gaze and took a few steps back, a sense of fear rising in her heart.
Just then, cheers erupted outside the hall, and a soldier from the Imperial Guard rushed in to report: "Your Excellency, General Lin, the remaining forces of the traitor Shen Jinyu have been completely wiped out, and the army of Marquis Jingyuan has also been defeated. Marquis Jingyuan himself has been captured alive!"
Upon hearing this news, Shen Jinyu's legs went weak, and she collapsed to the ground, her eyes filled with despair.
Shen Yanzhou ignored him, holding Lin Chuying in his arms, and said urgently to Shi Wanxia, "Wanxia, quick, save Ying'er, you must save her!"
Shi Wanxia was already in tears. She nodded and immediately squatted down to check Lin Chuying's injuries.
Looking at the deep wound, Shi Wanxia was filled with worry: "Your Highness, the Crown Princess's injuries are too severe. I... I will do my best."
She took out the silver needles again and inserted them into Lin Chuying's acupoints, trying to stabilize her injuries.
Just then, Lin Chuying, who was unconscious, suddenly opened her eyes, staring blankly at the ceiling, and murmured, "Blood... so much blood... He... he's still alive..."
Shen Yanzhou's heart tightened, and he grabbed Lin Chuying's hand: "Ying'er, what did you say? Who's still alive?"
Lin Chuying opened her mouth, as if to say something, but suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and fainted again.
Shi Wanxia shook her head with a grave expression: "Her injuries are too severe, and she forced herself on her subordinates... Her condition is very dangerous now, and she must be treated immediately."
Shen Yanzhou looked at the unconscious Lin Chuying, his heart filled with anxiety.
He knew that the "he" Lin Chuying mentioned must be related to this palace coup, and perhaps there was an even bigger conspiracy hidden behind it.
Shen Jinyu collapsed to the ground, staring at everything before him, and suddenly burst into maniacal laughter: "Hahaha... You think this is the end? Impossible! He's still alive, he will definitely avenge me! Cang Ling... is destined to die!"
Shen Yanzhou turned to look at Shen Jinyu, his eyes filled with icy killing intent: "Stop talking nonsense! You are members of the Cangling royal family, yet you are so stubborn and unrepentant, aiding and abetting evil!"
He then lifted his robes and solemnly knelt before his father, speaking earnestly: "Father, Third Brother, your inability to distinguish right from wrong suggests you have been blinded by power. Moreover, I assert that Third Brother is definitely in contact with the Prince of Rongyang."
Shen Jinyu was filled with resentment and had not yet spoken when Yu Heng's voice rang out from outside the hall.
"The Queen is here!"
Shen Yuxi quickly stood up, strode forward, and led the Empress into the hall.