The sounds of battle outside grew ever louder. It was clear that the defending troops on the streets outside had gradually lost all ground. Hao Yuntu, listening closely, waved his hand. "Go, quickly!"
The Sect Masters of the three major sects exchanged glances, then all cupped their hands to Hao Yuntu.
Things had come to this. The Crown Prince had been deposed, and they no longer wished to take Hao Yuntu with them.
What if they brought him to Hu Yan Wuhen? What if Hu Yan Wuhen wanted to restore Hao Yuntu as Emperor? How would the three of them face that? They had been the ones who wanted to depose Hao Yuntu in the first place. If they now restored his authority and status, would that not mean this whole mess had been their fault?
Since Hao Yuntu himself was willing to stay, they were happy to go with the flow. It would fulfill Hao Yuntu's wish while sparing themselves embarrassment.
Three Thousand Li called out, "Let's go!"
Having once again witnessed her mother and brother being deposed with her own eyes, Hao Qingqing, who had been silently weeping, suddenly spoke. "I'm not leaving. I'll stay and protect Father Emperor!"
Everyone froze. Pei Sanniang emerged from the hall, holding a swaddled child in her arms. "Princess, even if you do not think of yourself, you must think of the child!"
Hao Qingqing choked back sobs and shook her head. "Sanniang, help me take care of the child. You must make sure my child, as well as the children of the Hu Yan family's two elder brothers, are delivered safely to their grandfather."
Pei Sanniang grew anxious. "Princess, this is not the time for you to be willful."
Hao Yuntu said in a deep voice as well, "Qingqing, Father Emperor