At last, Daiqisi's expression changed. The Three Envoys of Persia exchanged glances and hurriedly said, "How could he be here?" They could hardly be blamed for their surprise. It was the middle of the night, and the palace gates had already been shut. Unless one held the Emperor's gold token, no one was permitted to enter or leave. No matter how favored Wanyan Liang was, he was still merely an outsider. How could he appear outside the Emperor's bedchamber in the middle of the night?
Wanyan Dan had the same doubts, but escaping this band of villains was the most pressing matter. As for Wanyan Liang's crime of entering the palace at night, that could be dealt with later.
"Stop him outside. Do not let him in under any circumstances." Daiqisi hurriedly ordered her subordinates to deal with them. At the same time, she felt deeply frustrated. Ever since returning to the Central Plains, nothing had gone smoothly. Today, victory had been within reach, yet one accident after another had occurred. It was enough to drive her mad.
As though recalling something, Daiqisi turned to look at Empress Peiman. "You knew Wanyan Liang was coming?"
Empress Peiman sneered. "Bitch, are you afraid now? If you obediently release me this instant, I might consider sparing your life."
Daiqisi's expression turned cold. Just as she was about to fly into a rage, the clash of weapons suddenly rang out beyond the hall, mixed with the screams of many men.
The Three Envoys of Persia exchanged looks with Daiqisi, their expressions turning grim. They could tell that the men screaming were all trusted subordinates they had brought with them.
Before long, those subordinates stumbled back into the hall in a panic. Wanyan Liang then entered amid a crowd of men. After sweeping his