Marrying a concubine to seduce him and lure him into the game

Chapter 200 Encountering an unexpected event

In such a heavy atmosphere, Su Rao's eyes suddenly flashed with a ray of light, as if she had grasped a glimmer of hope from despair.

The conversation between the Queen Mother and Yan Wugui was like a spark in a cold night. Although small, it was enough to warm people's hearts.

Su Rao's guess was confirmed by Yan Wugui, which meant that hope was ahead. Even if the road ahead was full of thorns, they had a common goal and reason to fight.

In this closed and depressing space, a tacit understanding was formed between the three people, as if a ray of light penetrated the dark clouds and illuminated the way forward.

Su Rao's smile was as gentle and bright as spring water, and her eyes were flashing with unprecedented hope.

The Queen Mother was also moved by this sudden good news. The doubts and worries in her heart gradually dissipated, and were replaced by an inexplicable excitement.

"Prince Yi, is that him?"

The Queen Mother asked in a low voice, her tone full of disbelief and expectation.

At this moment, it seems that everything has an answer, whether it is the vision for the future or the response to the current predicament, there is a new turn of events because of the mention of this name.

Yan Wugui nodded slightly, confirming the empress dowager's deepest guess with an almost imperceptible movement. The subtle action caused subtle ripples in the silent hall.

There was a flash of surprise and disbelief in the empress dowager's eyes. Zhao Huaijue, the name that was once thought to have fallen in the troubled times, was like the brightest star in the night sky, exploding again in the lake of their hearts that they thought had been silent for a long time.

The return of Prince Yi was like a ray of light in the desperate situation, and it became their last straw to fight against the powerful Zhao Tingduan and maintain the royal bloodline.

As this thought came to her mind, the heavy rock as a mountain that had been pressing on the empress dowager's heart for many years seemed to finally show signs of loosening, and a long-lost warm current slowly flowed back into her body, bringing a glimmer of vitality and hope.

"The direct confrontation between Prince Yi and Zhao Tingduan will surely make your safety a trump card in his hand. My duty is to ensure your safety."

Yan Wugui's words were earnest and firm, and his eyes flashed with unquestionable determination, a determination that was willing to go through fire and water.

Although Su Rao nodded to show her understanding, she was quick-witted and knew that Zhao Tingduan's power was complicated and deeply rooted. Even if Yan Wugui had special skills, it would be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot from being surrounded by enemies, and it would be extremely difficult.

So, she quickly thought about it in her mind. In order not to become a burden to Prince Yi in the future, she had to find a way to protect herself.

Just as the two were lost in thought, there was a sudden, urgent and untimely knock on the door outside, interrupting their thoughts and drawing their attention back to the crisis at hand.

"General Yan, now that the person has seen it, it's time to give me a clear answer."

Zhao Tingduan's voice came through the closed door, and the impatience and urgency implied in it could be felt even through the door.

In a flash, a plan quickly formed in Su Rao's mind. She couldn't help but look at Yan Wugui, her eyes conveying unspoken understanding and complete trust.

Yan Wugui just nodded slightly, without any further words, the two of them understood each other tacitly, as if their thoughts were closely connected through this silent communication.

"I have made my decision. Open the door and come in. I will then tell you where what you want is."

Although Yan Wugui's words were calm, there seemed to be an unknown undercurrent hidden in them.

As the door slowly opened, Zhao Tingduan walked in with a smug look on his face. His steps were brisk, as if everything was under his control.

"He who knows the current situation is a hero. General Yan is indeed extraordinary."

Zhao Tingduan's words were full of praise, but he had no idea that he was stepping into a carefully laid trap.

Yan Wugui took the opportunity to confirm: "If I tell you the whereabouts of the thing you want, will you really let Su Rao leave here unharmed?"

Zhao Tingduan agreed without hesitation, and swore solemnly, as if it came from his heart: "Of course, I, Zhao Tingduan, swear to heaven that I will never break my promise!"

Yan Wugui seized the opportunity and deliberately lowered his voice to lure Zhao Tingduan closer.

At that moment, his body suddenly moved, like a cheetah attacking, and his swift hand knife slashed towards the unsuspecting Zhao Tingduan's neck.

Zhao Tingduan was stunned for a moment, then fell heavily to the ground and fell into a coma. He never dreamed that Yan Wugui would choose to kill him in the East Palace in broad daylight.

This sudden counterattack was a clever and bold counterattack against Zhao Tingduan before they were forced into a desperate situation.

This is undoubtedly a risky move, like dancing on thin ice; any tiny mistake could lead to their failure.

But in the desperate situation, this is the only and best chance they can seize.

Fortunately, Zhao Tingduan's overconfidence made him not bring any guards with him, allowing the entire plan to proceed smoothly.

Yan Wugui moved swiftly, dragging the unconscious Zhao Tingduan into the inner room and tying him up skillfully.

Outside the door, Zhao Tingduan's servant was confused. After waiting for a moment, he called out tentatively, "Your Highness?"

Su Rao's heart was tense. Seeing that there was no response from the room for a long time, the servant did not dare to say much and could only wait for changes.

Soon, hurried footsteps and anxious knocks on the door sounded, and disturbing news came: "Your Highness is in a bad condition. Prince Yi has returned to the palace and is meeting with Your Majesty with several important ministers!"

The person making the announcement spoke very quickly, and the sense of urgency in his tone was self-evident.

However, the room was still dead silent. The intruder was furious and kept calling out, "Your Highness! Your Highness!"

At the same time, he turned to ask the servant: "Is His Highness in the inner room?"

The servant answered truthfully, with a hint of trepidation: "After Your Highness went in, there was no more sound."

Hearing this, the other party had a bad feeling and quickly gathered people to prepare for action.

"Your Highness might have met with an accident. Come on, let's break the door open together!"

With the combined efforts of several people, the door panel cracked with a loud bang, and the scene inside shocked everyone: Zhao Tingduan was tied up tightly, and Su Rao was holding a sharp weapon, the cold light of which shone on the side of Zhao Tingduan's neck. The air seemed to solidify, and the tense atmosphere reached its peak.

Yan Wugui stood at the threshold, his back against the door frame, using his own body to fight against the surging force outside the door. The air around him was so heavy that it seemed as if every breath was brewing a storm.

Under the sudden impact, the solid door was ultimately unable to stop the surging crowd. It burst open, and several figures rushed in, their eyes sharp, warily locking onto Yan Wugui.

"Where is Your Highness now?"

There was an unquestionable edge in his words.

A cold and mysterious smile appeared on Yan Wugui's lips. That smile was as sharp as ice and struck people's hearts directly.