CHAPTER 295: CHAPTER 295: FEARLESS TO THE DEATH

Imperial Concubine Yi was originally going to seek help from Emperor Xia, hoping he could protect the Fourteenth Prince.

However, midway, she heard that Emperor Xia had gathered his ministers to discuss the matter, so she waited at the Yangqing Gate, which connected the harem to the front court, wanting to know Emperor Xia’s decision immediately.

Nanny Qiao accompanied Imperial Concubine Yi, trying several times to persuade her to return to Cheng’an Palace to await news, but unfortunately, the desperate mother wouldn’t listen.

When the young eunuch, bribed by Nanny Qiao, brought the news, Imperial Concubine Yi stood at the Yangqing Gate for nearly half an hour.

"Madam, His Majesty has decided to take action against the Star-picking Tower!"

"Madam, the Fourteenth Prince is saved!"

Upon receiving the news from the young eunuch, Nanny Qiao excitedly approached Imperial Concubine Yi to relay the good news.

Imperial Concubine Yi finally felt a bit relieved upon hearing the news.

"Nanny Qiao, help me back, I have no strength left!"

Having been pampered all her life, Imperial Concubine Yi stood there for half an hour, and with her heightened anxiety, she was utterly exhausted.

Upon hearing Imperial Concubine Yi’s words, Nanny Qiao quickly stepped forward to support her.

The two of them slowly made their way back to Cheng’an Palace.

Upon returning to Cheng’an Palace, Nanny Qiao immediately had someone come forward to serve.

Unexpectedly, before Imperial Concubine Yi could fully recover, Emperor Xia arrived at Cheng’an Palace.

Through Emperor Xia’s words, Imperial Concubine Yi finally learned the whole story and also found out that the person instrumental in Emperor Xia’s decision to wage war against the Star-picking Tower was Wei Huo.

"Your Majesty, the Star-picking Tower is so formidable. Are you certain this decision won’t affect the overall situation?"

Listening to Emperor Xia’s account, Imperial Concubine Yi suddenly felt the enormity of the situation.

If the court couldn’t suppress the Star-picking Tower, then both Little Fourteen and she herself might be implicated. Daxia might even face the threat of downfall.

"My beloved consort, there’s no need to worry."

Emperor Xia waved his hand calmly, "Regardless of the outcome, I will not blame anyone."

"Striking the Star-picking Tower was inherently what I intended."

Emperor Xia gently patted the back of Imperial Concubine Yi’s hand.

Initially, he was indeed quite indecisive.

However, when Wei Huo uttered the words "With ambitions above the clouds, one must harbor a fearless heart," Emperor Xia was truly moved. It’s safe to say that without Wei Huo’s words, Emperor Xia might have chosen to compromise.

Although both Imperial Concubine Yi and the Fourteenth Prince were favored, compared to the mountains and rivers of Daxia, a prince could be sacrificed.

Even Imperial Concubine Yi could be sacrificed.

But Wei Huo’s words awakened Emperor Xia.

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Yunyang City, Wei Family.

At this moment, the gates were heavily guarded. Upon knowing that the Fourteenth Prince was listed on the Star-picking Tower’s bounty, the Wei Family Guards immediately entered a state of war readiness.

Before Emperor Xia made a decision, over a dozen waves of assassins had attempted to infiltrate the Wei Family, only to be slain by the guards.

After the Yunyang City Guardian Mansion sent people to collect the bodies several times, they arranged for a team of Government Officials to be stationed outside the Wei Family, solely to collect bodies.

However, even with the Wei Family’s strict vigilance, assassins still attempted to break in.

Despite the many assassins’ corpses piling up, the Star-picking Tower’s assassins continuously launched attacks on the Wei Family Mansion.

What started as infiltration evolved into a full-blown assault.

Thus, not waiting for Emperor Xia’s orders to arrive, the enraged Wei Wushang led a team of Wei Family Guards to the Star-picking Tower in Yunyang City and set it ablaze.