Chapter 441 The Dead are Rising
"The city's south is on fire. A group of people appeared out of nowhere and started to burn, kill and rob!"
"There are also mob riots in the city's north. The Governor's Office has already sent people to suppress the riots but they can't control them at all!"
"The gunpowder workshop in the city's west was set on fire. All the residents who live nearby are fleeing all over the place!"
One shocking news after another came flying into the Yong'an Prince Residence.
Ji Xue and Ji Ruofeng were treating Xiao Se's injuries in his room while the others waited outside listening to the house steward reporting each piece of news coming in.
Ye Ruoyi frowned and exclaimed, "This is a rebellion!"
"Is it the Red Prince Xiao Yu or the White Prince Xiao Chong? Who's plotting all this?" Lei Wujie asked.
Ye Ruoyi muttered to herself, "The Solitary Sword Immortal entered the capital, Mingde Emperor passed away, and riots are breaking out in Heavenly Revelations City. The one responsible must be Xiao Yu!"
"There's news… there's news from the imperial palace!" The house steward stumbled in from outside again.
"Speak!" Ye Ruoyi stepped forward and supported him.
"His Majesty, His Majesty is not dead, and His Majesty was not injured by the sword. The State Preceptor stopped that sword. His Majesty was poisoned! The little genius doctor Hua Jin is still trying to save his life right now!" The house steward reported anxiously.
Ye Ruoyi released the house steward's hand and breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. The situation has not reached the point of no return."
"Miss Ye, those are groundless statements. The situation outside, the whole of Heavenly Revelations City, is in chaos!" The house steward wiped his sweat.
"Where's the Imperial Army? Where's the Court of Judicial Review?" Ye Ruoyi asked.
"Half of the Imperial Army have been confined inside the imperial palace and cannot be deployed, because they're afraid there will be another assassination attempt. Now, they've surrounded the Hall of Supreme Harmony in layer after layer of guards. The remaining soldiers are being led by Commander-general Li to pacify the chaos in the city. But, another bunch of martial experts from the martial world came out of nowhere, and they're aiming straight for the Imperial Army and killing them!" The house steward replied.
"That must be the Hidden River still hiding in Heavenly Revelations City, and the death squad from the Red Prince Residence," Ye Ruoyi said with a frown.
Lei Wujie asked, "What should we do now?"
Ye Ruoyi murmured to herself for a moment then said, "Seal the Yong'an Prince Residence. No one can enter, no one can leave!"
"Aren't we going out?" Lei Wujie asked.
Ye Ruoyi shook her head and said, "Don't worry, we don’t need to go out. They’ll definitely come to our door!"
White Prince Residence.
Xiao Chong let out a long sigh of relief and said with joy, "Father is not dead!"
"It no longer matters whether or not Mingde Emperor is dead. The entire Heavenly Revelations City believes he's dead. Now, riots have broken out all over the city. This must be Xiao Yu's doing but I don't understand. Why is he doing this?" The blindfolded Ling Shaohan sat in the middle and remarked solemnly.
"Everyone in this city who doesn't deserve to live will die in this rebellion. The Luo City Army stationed in the north is already on its way back. When the time comes, I will be enthroned, and you will be the head of the Office of Imperial Physicians." Xiao Yu patted Ye Ya's shoulder. "It's just that I haven't made up my mind. In the end, who should take the blame of causing this chaos? Should we push it to Xiao Se or Xiao Chong?"
Ye Ya smiled, and his pallid face showed a rare bit of excitement. "The head of the Office of Imperial Physicians? My Prince, there's no need to give me such a false reputation. After today, all under Heaven will know that I'm back. You can place this blame on me, the ghost doctor Ye Ya. I want to turn this Heavenly Revelations City into a Hell of carnage."
As soon as Ye Ya said his words, countless bugs crawled out of the house. They were extremely tiny and quickly dispersed, disappearing into the night.
Xiao Yu lifted his foot to avoid the bugs, a little scared, but also a little surprised. "Are these the poison parasite bugs that Mister Ye Ya mentioned?"
Ye Ya laughed and said, "Yes, the gates of hell in Heavenly Revelations City have opened!"
Inside the imperial palace.
Mu Chunfeng had been rummaging through the precious medicinal ingredients in the box, attempting to suppress the poison in Mingde Emperor.
Lanyue Marquis was beside him, extremely anxious. "Mu Chunfeng, can you do this?"
Mu Chunfeng was equally anxious in his heart and he couldn't stop himself from tearing up. He clenched his fist and punched the side of the bed as he shook his head. "I can't cure him. I can't cure him!"
"I've got it." A calm voice suddenly sounded.
Lanyue Marquis and Mu Chunfeng turned their heads in surprise, only to see Hua Jin get back onto her feet. Her eyes turned resolute once again and she grabbed the medical case with one hand. Quickly, she retrieved the medicinal ingredients she needed and with a wave of her hand, a row of silver needles were laid out in front of her.
"I am the rightful successor of the Medicine King Valley. How can I lose to some fellow that was kicked out of our school?"
Hua Jin waved her hand again, and inserted the twelve silver needles into Mingde Emperor's body at the same time. Mingde Emperor's face was extremely pale but now, it had warmed up a little. Hua Jin turned to look at Lanyue Marquis and said, "Don't worry. I will definitely save His Majesty's life."
Lanyue Marquis met Hua Jin's eyes, and his heart immediately calmed down. "Then, we will trouble the genius doctor. Please, whatever it takes, save His Majesty's life." Then he hesitated for a moment, leaned down and whispered so softly only the two of them could hear his words, "Even if the genius doctor can't cure him, please make sure His Majesty lives through tonight."
Hua Jin was stunned for a moment. His words could be considered treasonous and she turned to look at Lanyue Marquis. However, she saw the depth of his plea in his eyes, hesitated a moment, then nodded. "Alright."
Lanyue Marquis patted Hua Jin on the shoulder, stood up and walked out the door. He saw Li Changqing walking back, his body covered in blood.
"Commander-general Li, what's happening outside?" Lanyue Marquis asked.
"It's chaos, chaos, chaos everywhere! All over Heavenly Revelations City, there are people killing people and setting fires. It's crazy!" Li Changqing said anxiously, "Lady Consort Xuan has gone crazy too!"
Lanyue Marquis was startled. "What happened to Lady Consort Xuan?"
"She left the palace and took away the injured Luo Qingyang!" Li Changqing said angrily, "Marquis, this riot in Heavenly Revelations City must have been deliberately instigated by someone. I need to bring some of the Imperial Army with me."
"Leave behind all the Brave Tiger Guards and one thousand Imperial Army soldiers! We have to get through tonight and His Majesty will wake up tomorrow. Then, it'll be time to settle accounts!" Lanyue Marquis declared solemnly.
"I will leave the palace in your care, Marquis!!" Li Changqing cupped his fists, turned around and waved his hand. He rushed out of the palace with the Imperial Army.
Lanyue Marquis looked at Li Changqing's retreating back and sighed. "After all, it has come to this."
"Damn it!" Shen Xiduo swung his executioner's blade and held off the black-clothed swordsman in front of him. "Why are there so many martial experts hidden among the mob?!"
"Your Excellency! The city's west is also on fire!" One of his vice ministers stepped forward and reported.
"This is a rebellion." Shen Xiduo wiped away the blood on his body. "Brothers, this is what we do, and it's going to be a big catch! We are going to arrest the ones who conspired to plot this rebellion! "
"Your… Your Excellency!" A voice shouted in horror.
Shen Xiduo barked angrily, "What are you shouting for! Are you scared to face this situation? Don't bring shame to my Court of Judicial Review!"
The vice minister was pointing ahead of him, his hands shaking violently. "There are dead people over there… the dead people are standing up!"