After a few brief explanations, Liu Deng didn't care about anything else and rushed directly towards Chang'an City with fifty guards.
However, even so, by the time he arrived at Chang'an City, it was already midnight and the city gate had already been closed.
"Who is under the city?"
When the soldiers on the city heard the sound of horse hooves, they immediately became nervous.
"His Royal Highness, the King of Dai, was ordered to enter the palace, but he still didn't open the city gate!"
Shunzi shouted loudly, and then raised Liu Deng's token.
"Your Highness, wait a moment, we are going to ask the general for instructions!"
What Liu Deng didn't expect was that they didn't open the door directly!
This made Liu Deng feel a little bad. Could it be that there was really something wrong with the emperor's body?
Fortunately, he didn't have to wait too long. With a heart-breaking crunching sound, the huge city gate finally opened.
"Your Highness, the people below do not know the rules, please forgive me!"
A young general came out in a hurry, got off his horse, knelt down in front of Liu Deng's horse and said.
"Who are you?"
Looking at that unfamiliar face, Liu Deng was a little surprised. He knew all the main generals of the Jinwu Guard, but he still had no impression of this guy at all!
"Reporting to Your Highness, the last general is Jinwu Guard Zhenwei Zhonglang General Zhao Buping!"
Zhao Buping immediately responded loudly.
"Very good, I want to enter the palace immediately. Please find someone to guide me!"
Although Liu Deng was confused, he also understood that the defense of the city gate had risen to this level, and the city must be even more heavily guarded. At this time, in order not to waste time, it was more convenient to let the Jinwu Guards lead the way.
"promise!"
Zhao Buping was originally worried about how to tell Liu Deng, but he didn't expect Liu Deng to actually take the initiative.
This really made him a little overjoyed. After responding, he immediately found two soldiers and personally led Liu Deng from the front.
Two Jinwu Guard soldiers held Jinwu Guard's lanterns and opened the way in front. Liu Deng led fifty guards and followed closely behind.
From Ba City Gate to Weiyang Palace, which took less than half an hour, there were more than fifty patrol soldiers encountered along the way.
This was almost unimaginable before, but now.
By the time Liu Deng arrived outside Weiyang Palace, the palace door had been completely locked.
"But His Royal Highness is here?"
Just when Liu Deng was about to send someone to call the door, a familiar voice suddenly came from the city.
"It's Liu Deng. Who knows who is in the city?"
Liu Deng hesitated for a moment, then patted his horse and responded.
"This servant is the eunuch Chun Tuo, the leader of His Highness the Crown Prince. He has been ordered to wait for His Highness the King. Your Highness, wait a moment. I will ask them to open the palace door now!"
After Chuntuo finished speaking, he immediately directed the soldiers to open the palace door.
Finally meeting an acquaintance, Liu Deng felt somewhat confident.
"Just wait outside the palace in a moment, Shunzi, just go in with me!"
In any case, this is entering the palace, so naturally the guards around Liu Deng can only wait outside.
Although it was already November, Liu Deng had nothing to do with the rules.
"Where is His Majesty the Crown Prince?"
At this time, of course, what Liu Deng wanted to see most was Prince Liu Qi.
No matter what is going on, after meeting the prince, I believe there should be an answer.
"His Royal Highness is waiting for His Majesty at the palace. His Majesty also invites His Majesty to come with me!"
After seeing Liu Deng, Chuntuo finally showed an expression of relief on his face.
"It's already this hour, Your Highness is still waiting for me?"
Liu Deng was a little confused. It was already late at night. Liu Qi hadn't rested yet at this time?
"His Highness has ordered that no matter when His Highness arrives, he must be woken up as soon as possible!"
As Chuntuo spoke, he made an invitation gesture to Liu Deng. Liu Deng only hesitated slightly and strode towards the harem.
After all, this is not the place to talk. We can only make plans after meeting the prince.
"But has Liu Deng arrived?"
Chuntuo led Liu Deng all the way to Qingliang Hall. Before he came forward to report, Liu Qi's voice could be heard in the room.
"It's Liu Deng. Has His Highness not rested at this late hour?"
Liu Deng responded immediately.
"Your boy is finally here!"
What Liu Deng didn't expect was that as soon as he finished speaking, Prince Liu Qi had already opened the palace door and strode out to greet him.
"Your Highness, what's wrong with you?"
Seeing the bloodshot eyes in Liu Qi's eyes, Liu Deng asked quickly.
"This is not the place to talk. Let's talk after we go in! Pass the order and no one is allowed to come near within three hundred steps outside the palace!"
Liu Qi greeted Liu Deng into the hall and hurriedly gave instructions outside.
"promise!"
Chuntuo responded and immediately called to the maids in the palace, and the eunuchs quickly retreated.
After the noisy footsteps outside had gone away, Liu Qi breathed a long sigh of relief.
"What happened? Why is there so much tension in Chang'an City?"
At this moment, Liu Deng had countless questions in his mind, and he hurriedly asked Liu Qi.
"You are busy traveling during this period. You may not know that Liu Wu is about to enter Beijing..."
Liu Qi gritted his teeth and said.
"Uncle Wang is going to Beijing too?"
Liu Deng's brows immediately wrinkled. At this delicate time, what was Prince Liang doing back?
"That's right, and it's not just him. He also specially brought a thousand chariots and twenty thousand cavalry this time..."
hiss--
When he heard these words, Liu Deng's head buzzed, and he almost fainted.
How is this possible?
King Liang is leading his troops back to Chang'an at this time. What does he want to do?
If we were to fight for the throne, what could these tens of thousands of soldiers and horses do?
Although the main forces of the imperial court are now deployed in all directions, there are at least 70,000 to 80,000 people in Chang'an City.
What does he want to do with his 20,000 people?
"I have a secret decree given to me by His Majesty. I really don't know what it means?"
Liu Deng gritted his teeth and took out the secret decree.
This was not an impulse, but the result of Liu Deng's careful consideration.
After all, if this decree was left in Liu Deng's hands, I am afraid that even he would soon become the object of suspicion after the prince knew about it.
It's better to take it out openly at this time.
Regardless of whether this is a test of myself, at least I have a clear conscience.
Sure enough, after seeing Liu Deng come up with this decree, the prince's face finally became better.
"When Father gave the decree, I was right beside him!"
Liu Qi took a deep breath, then reached out and patted Liu Deng on the shoulder.
"Since His Highness is right next to you, why don't you dissuade His Majesty? This is simply a random order. Please forgive Liu Deng for not daring to obey the order!"
After Liu Deng finished speaking, he knelt down on one knee and held the decree high in his hands.
