Did the soldiers come with Marquis Jingnan and Xiao Yue?
It seems they returned to the capital this time to force the Emperor off the throne...
"Do you know who they are?" Emperor Cheng frowned, his expression serious.
Kong Xingzhu cupped his hands and, after catching his breath, said, "Your Majesty, the army is flying the 'Xing' family's military banner. There's no need to guess, they are the troops brought by Marquis Jingnan..."
This traitor is truly audacious to dare return to the capital in broad daylight.
It's known that marquises of Marquis Jingnan's rank are not allowed to return to the capital without the Emperor's summons, let alone lead hundreds of thousands of troops through the capital...
This is clearly an act of rebellion.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Cheng pondered for a moment before saying, "The capital's garrison only has over twenty thousand soldiers. Even with the Imperial Guards, we can't deal with so many enemies..."
If only he had recalled Gu Zhenshan or other generals from the border earlier.
Now the capital is surrounded, and there's no escape...
Kong Xingzhu also wore a worried expression, having no plan.
Just then, Xiao Jinheng entered with Xiao Xi Tian.
The two little ones had gone to find Xiao Jun Bao, asking him to install hidden cameras in the Fahua Nunnery before Marquis Jingnan arrived, to monitor the conversation between Marquis Jingnan and Consort Hui...
As long as they could record the surveillance footage, they would have evidence of the traitors' crimes and could then eliminate them completely.
The cameras Xiao Xi Tian provided were all battery-powered and could work continuously for fifteen days...
If evidence could be recorded today, Emperor Cheng could apprehend them all tomorrow.
But who would have thought Marquis Jingnan would bring his army back to the capital, leaving him anxious and without any ideas.
"Why does Father Emperor look so troubled?" Xiao Jinheng stepped forward and asked.
Emperor Cheng glanced at him and pointed outside the hall, "Marquis Jingnan, the traitor, brought hundreds of thousands of troops. He intends to attack the city..."
If a solution isn't found soon, they will all die in the palace.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinheng exchanged a look with Xiao Xi Tian, then chuckled, "Father Emperor, there's no need to worry. Xi Tian has already thought of what you're concerned about..."
Emperor Cheng: "???"
Thought of what?
What has the little girl Xi Tian thought of?
"Xi Tian, tell Father Emperor..." Xiao Jinheng pulled Xiao Xi Tian forward, his face filled with relief.
He knew the little village girl had never disappointed him at critical moments.
It was the same when Consort Xian attempted to usurp the throne last time, and it was the same this time.
Emperor Cheng blinked, looking at Xiao Xi Tian in confusion, "Xi... Little girl Xi Tian, hurry and tell me your idea. As long as it's reasonable, I will gladly accept it!~"
Xiao Xi Tian stepped forward and bowed, saying crisply, "Your Majesty, to be honest, when we were assassinated by Consort Hui, I suggested to the Crown Prince that he write a letter to my uncle as soon as possible and send troops back to the capital to prevent Consort Hui from causing trouble..."
"My uncle's army is already stationed thirty miles outside the capital, with over two hundred thousand troops. They can easily eliminate the rebel army. Because this matter was very confidential, only the Crown Prince and I knew about it, so we didn't inform Your Majesty..."
In the Daliang Kingdom, to mobilize troops, one must have the Emperor's decree and a military tally. This is a strict standard that no one can overstep.
But the situation was urgent at the time, so Xiao Xi Tian made a fake military tally herself and even copied Emperor Cheng's decree.
Gu Zhenshan still doesn't know that the military tally and decree in his hand are fake...
This strategy of acting first and reporting later not only eliminates the rebel army but also protects the capital's citizens and Emperor Cheng's safety. Therefore, Xiao Jinheng agreed without hesitation.
"Is it true?"
Emperor Cheng's eyes widened in disbelief, "General Gu has really returned to the capital?"
Good heavens, it's like the road will appear when the carriage reaches the mountain, and the boat will naturally reach the bridge...
If General Gu hadn't returned to save him, given the treacherous nature of Marquis Jingnan and Consort Hui, they would have surely beheaded him.
"Father Emperor!~" Xiao Jinheng pursed his lips and smiled, "You won't blame my and Xi Tian's rash actions, will you?"
Unauthorized mobilization of troops is a capital offense...
Xiao Jinheng impersonating an imperial decree and forging a military tally, with Xiao Xi Tian as his accomplice, these two crimes alone are enough to have the two little ones die a hundred times over...
Emperor Cheng was extremely helpless, and he glared at Xiao Jinheng, "It was an emergency. What time is it, and you're still here asking for forgiveness? In the end, this is a meritorious deed. You two did a great job. After things settle down, I will reward you handsomely!~"
"Alright, as long as Father Emperor isn't angry..." Xiao Jinheng's suspended heart finally relaxed.
Xiao Xi Tian glanced at the clepsydra on the windowsill and suggested, "Your Majesty, let's go watch the surveillance footage. By the time, Marquis Jingnan and the Fourth Prince should have arrived at Fahua Nunnery!~"
Xiao Jun Bao is efficient and clean in his work. Installing a few hidden cameras is as easy as picking something up...
He has already finished his work and is galloping towards the capital on his horse...
Emperor Cheng hummed, "Good. If it weren't for the little girl Xi Tian, I truly wouldn't know what to do!~"
After eliminating the rebel army, what should he reward Xi Tian with?
She definitely wouldn't accept gold or silver. Then he could only grant her official titles and the highest honors...
The group walked out of the sleeping quarters and into the innermost room of the Qin Zheng Hall to watch the surveillance footage together.
At the same time, inside Fahua Nunnery.
As soon as Marquis Jingnan and Xiao Yue entered, they saw Consort Hui standing in the courtyard, smiling and looking at them, "Daddy, you're here..."
Marquis Jingnan nodded slightly and instructed his servant, "Close the door, let's go inside and talk!~"
"Yes!"
Xiao Yue walked up to Consort Hui, cupped his hands, and bowed, "Mother, Mother Consort, you, you, you've worked hard..."
"Worked hard for what?" Consort Hui linked her arm through his, "Why am I doing this if not for your future? You must work hard and not disappoint your maternal grandfather's expectations!~"
"Mother, Mother, Mother... Mother Consort, please rest assured, I, I, I definitely won't disappoint you!" Xiao Yue said with a simple smile.
Consort Hui: "..."
Why is this child's stutter getting worse?
She'll have to find some doctors to examine her son later.
With this stammering, how can he become emperor in the future? He'll be laughed at...
"Let's go inside!~"
Consort Hui beckoned Granny Xing to make tea, then led Marquis Jingnan and Xiao Yue into the reception hall.