Upon hearing the funeral bell, the Third Prince, who had been waiting outside the imperial city, immediately led twenty thousand troops from the Five Cities Military Command to attack the imperial city.
"Second Prince Han Feiyu has defied his sovereign and father, murdered the emperor, and seized the throne! Everyone, follow me! Kill the rebels and set things right!" Third Prince Han Yuan shouted.
"General Lü, General Fang, break into the imperial city! Follow this prince and slaughter the rebels to avenge our imperial father!"
Lü Jian and Cheng Li led their armies into the assault on the imperial city. For the merit of backing the dragon, they staked their entire fortunes and lives.
"Kill!"
"Soldiers, follow me to quell the rebellion and slay the traitors!"
"Kill!"
"Hold back these rebel troops! We cannot let them enter the city—they mean to commit treason!" Deng Xing shouted as he led his forces in resisting the army attacking the imperial city.
Earth-shaking battle cries erupted from both sides. Luojing was destined for anything but peace that night.
Many ordinary officials hid in their homes, trembling with unease.
The princes had launched a coup. The capital was likely about to see heads roll and blood flow into rivers.
Sixth Prince's Residence!
"Your Highness, Second Prince and Third Prince have begun fighting. Should we make a move?" one of Sixth Prince's retainers asked.
"No rush. Whoever sticks their head out first dies the fastest." Sixth Prince Han Shang shook his head.
The persimmon that showed itself first would rot first.
Besides, his good eldest brother, who had endured in silence for so long, had yet to make a move.
The Ninth Prince harbored the same thought of the mantis stalking the cicada while the oriole waited behind. He would let Second Prince and Third