"What?"
Meng Xiutang's eyes widened at the Imperial Guards commander's report, and his voice trembled. "Jiang Jingxuan... has rebelled?"
At that moment, Meng Xiutang was not the only one stunned. Every civil and military official present stood frozen, staring at the commander in disbelief.
Just a moment earlier, Meng Xiutang had declared that Jiang Jingxuan belonged to the Jiang Family of the Northern Guardian Marquis's Estate and had rendered great service. He would surely take command of the 30,000 armored troops in short order, without any unrest.
Yes, he had indeed taken command in short order. And what had he done next...? Led them into rebellion!
That slap to the face had come far too quickly!
Seated on the dragon throne, Xiao Jinxuan was visibly taken aback as well. Then his expression darkened completely.
If 30,000 armored troops charged toward the Imperial Palace, this would be far more than ordinary unrest!
Li Bingzhang recovered his wits and stood to one side, his eyes flickering.
A moment later, the corners of his mouth curved upward slightly.
Brilliant. This scheme... was absolutely brilliant!
If Jiang Jingxuan rebelled, there would be another explanation for Jiang Jingcheng's supposed collusion with the enemy.
To seize the Jiang Family military authority, Jiang Jingxuan had deliberately forged a secret letter, framed Jiang Jingcheng, and sent him to prison.
Then, armed with His Majesty's imperial writ, he had taken over the Northern Guardian Marquis's Estate.
Before anyone could react, he had led 30,000 armored troops into rebellion!
With that, what did it matter if they could not immediately find whoever had forged the secret letter?
Besides, the 30,000 armored troops were already on the move. Who in the whole of Capital City could suppress them?
The Imperial Guards alone would probably not be enough!
*After all, once fighting