The night was like a huge black silk satin, pressing heavily between heaven and earth, wrapping the entire imperial palace tightly. In a little - known dark corner of the imperial palace, several figures huddled closely together. The air was filled with a depressing and eerie atmosphere, as if the air had become viscous. The man at the head was a middle - aged man with a gloomy face named Zhao Ming. He had once been the most trusted confidant of Minister Liu. After Minister Liu was decisively ordered to be executed by Li Yunfei for the crime of treason, a seed of hatred was planted in Zhao Ming's heart. Day and night, he had been planning his revenge.
Zhao Ming clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white. His eyes sparkled with a blazing flame of hatred. He lowered his voice and said through gritted teeth, "We've been lying low for long enough. Now, the opportunity has finally come. That fatuous emperor Li Yunfei has ruined our great future. And that Lin Yue, a witch who popped up out of nowhere, has bewitched the emperor's heart. Today, we must make them pay a heavy price!" His voice was low and hoarse, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, full of endless venom.
Sun Ping, a thin man beside him, slightly frowned, his face full of worry. He said cautiously, "But the imperial palace is so heavily guarded. How can we get close to them? The slightest mistake will lead to our destruction and eternal damnation." As Sun Ping spoke, he rubbed his hands uneasily, and a hint of fear flashed in his eyes.
Zhao Ming sneered. His laughter was icy cold, and a fierce glint flashed in his eyes, like a vicious wolf in the dark night. "I've already found out everything clearly. Tomorrow, Li Yunfei will hold a banquet in the Imperial Garden to entertain the envoys from the neighboring country. Lin Yue will also accompany him. This is our once - in - a - lifetime opportunity! We'll deploy our men in the Imperial Garden in advance, create chaos, and take their lives in the chaos." As Zhao Ming spoke, he gestured in the air with his hand, as if he could already see Li Yunfei and Lin Yue lying in a pool of blood.
After hearing this, everyone nodded slightly, their eyes revealing a hint of determination, as if they had already disregarded life and death. They began to discuss the plan in low but enthusiastic voices. Everyone was assigned detailed tasks, and they were eagerly looking forward to the action tomorrow, as if it was the dawn of their revenge.
The next day, the sun was shining brightly and spilled into the Imperial Garden. The garden was full of colorful flowers, vying with each other for beauty, like a magnificent picture. Li Yunfei was dressed in a magnificent dragon robe. The gold threads on the dragon robe sparkled brightly under the sunlight. He sat on the main seat, exuding the dignity and solemnity of an emperor. Beside him, Lin Yue was wearing a simple and elegant palace dress, fresh and refined, like a green lotus blooming in the imperial palace. The envoys from the neighboring country had big smiles on their faces and were chatting happily with Li Yunfei. Their words were full of friendliness and politeness. However, none of them noticed that danger was approaching silently, step by step.
Suddenly, a chaotic shout and the clashing of weapons were heard. A group of black - clothed men, holding sharp blades that glistened coldly, rushed into the Imperial Garden like a tidal wave from all directions. Their eyes were fierce, and they slashed at anyone they saw. In an instant, the Imperial Garden was in chaos. The palace maids and eunuchs were so frightened that they panicked and fled in all directions. The screams and cries intertwined, like a living hell. Li Yunfei's face instantly darkened, like the sky before a storm. He quickly stood up and shouted angrily, "Protect the emperor!" His voice was like a loud bell, echoing in the Imperial Garden. Hearing the shout, the guards immediately surrounded him like well - trained cheetahs and engaged in a fierce battle with the black - clothed men. The glint of swords and sabers flickered, the shouts of killing were deafening, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood.
Lin Yue also became nervous. She had never seen such a bloody and tragic scene. Her heart was pounding violently in her chest, as if it was about to burst out. But her deep concern for Li Yunfei made her pretend to be calm and try to keep herself composed.
When Zhao Ming saw Li Yunfei, the hatred in his eyes was instantly ignited, like a raging fire. He brandished the sharp sword in his hand. The blade cut through the air, making a whooshing sound, and rushed towards Li Yunfei crazily, shouting, "Li Yunfei, today is your death day!" That voice was full of madness and determination.
Li Yunfei's eyes were firm, without a trace of fear, like a towering mountain, standing firmly. He quickly drew the sword at his waist. The sword body glistened coldly, and he engaged in a battle with Zhao Ming. The two men's sword - fighting skills were like a sudden storm. They came and went, refusing to give in to each other. Zhao Ming's swordsmanship was fierce, with every move aiming to kill. Each sword strike carried a deadly momentum. But Li Yunfei was not to be outdone. With his martial arts skills cultivated through years of hard training, he skillfully defused Zhao Ming's fierce attacks one by one. Zhao Ming was secretly surprised. He had not expected Li Yunfei's martial arts to be so strong, and a hint of unease welled up in his heart.
"Humph, Li Yunfei, do you think you can stop me? You will surely die today!" Zhao Ming roared viciously as he attacked wildly, and the muscles on his face were distorted with anger.
Li Yunfei snorted coldly, his eyes revealing disdain and dignity. "Just you? You want to take my life? You're simply daydreaming! You rebels, trying to subvert the imperial court and endanger the country. Today is your doom!" Li Yunfei's voice was firm and powerful, like the tolling of a great bell, making the people around him feel awe.
At the same time, Sun Ping, with a few subordinates, crouched down and sneaked around, trying to launch a surprise attack on Li Yunfei from behind. Lin Yue keenly noticed their intention. Her heart was in her throat, and she shouted loudly, "Your Majesty, be careful behind you!" Her voice was sharp and urgent, and it was particularly clear on the noisy battlefield.
Hearing the shout, Li Yunfei reacted quickly. He immediately turned around, and the sword in his hand drew an arc, accurately blocking Sun Ping's attack. The swords collided, making a clear sound, and sparks flew everywhere.
"You traitors, I have treated you well. Why do you rebel?" Li Yunfei angrily questioned, the anger in his eyes seemed to burn the rebels in front of him to ashes.
Sun Ping sneered, a twisted madness appearing on his face. "You killed Minister Liu. We want to avenge him! Minister Liu was loyal, but you framed him for treason. You're the real fatuous emperor!" As Sun Ping spoke, he brandished the sword in his hand, trying to attack again.
Li Yunfei's face turned cold, like the frost in winter. He said seriously, "Minister Liu intended to rebel. The evidence is conclusive. I will never allow anyone to harm the country and the people. You were deceived by him and still don't repent. Today, I will wipe you all out!" Li Yunfei's words were firm and powerful, full of the emperor's dignity and decision - making.
The battle was still going on fiercely. The imperial guards were well - trained and gradually gained the upper hand. Seeing that the situation was not good, the black - clothed men began to panic, and their formation was in chaos. Fear and despair flashed in their eyes, and their movements became flustered and disorderly.
Zhao Ming was extremely anxious, like an ant on a hot pan. He knew that if they failed today,
they might never have another chance to turn the tables. "Everyone, don't panic! We must kill Li Yunfei and avenge Minister Liu!" Zhao Ming shouted loudly, trying to boost morale, but a hint of weakness and despair could also be heard in his voice.
However, his shout did not have much effect. As more and more black - clothed men were subdued, Zhao Ming was filled with despair. He looked at Li Yunfei, the hatred in his eyes gradually replaced by fear, and his body began to tremble slightly.
"No, this can't be! How could we fail?" Zhao Ming muttered to himself, his eyes full of confusion and unwillingness.
Li Yunfei walked towards Zhao Ming step by step, each step steady and powerful, like a moving mountain. His eyes revealed dignity and justice. "Rebel, surrender! Your conspiracy will not succeed!"
Zhao Ming suddenly burst into crazy laughter. His laughter was full of madness and despair. "Li Yunfei, do you think you've won? This is just the beginning. We have more people. You'll never have peace!"
Li Yunfei snorted coldly, his voice icy cold. "I will wipe out all your remnants and will never let you have another chance to endanger the imperial court!" Finally, Zhao Ming and the others were successfully captured. In the Imperial Garden, it was a mess. Broken flowers and leaves were scattered all over the ground, and the ground was stained red with blood, like a tragic picture. Li Yunfei looked at the scene in front of him, his heart full of worry. He knew that this incident was just the beginning. There might be a bigger conspiracy hidden behind it, like a huge beast hidden in the dark, ready to launch an attack again at any time.
Lin Yue walked up to Li Yunfei, her eyes full of concern. She said softly, "Your Majesty, are you okay?" Her voice was gentle and warm, and it was particularly pleasant on this bloody battlefield.
Li Yunfei looked at Lin Yue, his eyes full of tenderness and gratitude. "I'm fine. Thanks to your reminder, otherwise, I would have been caught off - guard by them today." Li Yunfei slightly raised his hand and gently patted Lin Yue's shoulder, as if passing on strength and reassurance.
Lin Yue nodded slightly, her expression solemn. She said, "Your Majesty, these people are so crazy. There may be subsequent conspiracies. We must be more careful." Worry and vigilance flashed in Lin Yue's eyes. She knew very well that this crisis might have just begun.
Li Yunfei sighed, his eyes revealing fatigue and determination. "I understand. It seems that the hidden dangers within the imperial court have not been completely eliminated. I must thoroughly investigate this matter and never let these rebels have another chance." Li Yunfei clenched his fists, as if declaring his determination to the hidden enemies in the dark.
Subsequently, Li Yunfei issued an order to lock up Zhao Ming and the others in the prison and conduct strict interrogations. He wanted to find out from their mouths whether there were other forces behind this, like unraveling a cocoon to uncover the truth behind the conspiracy. In the prison, it was dark and damp, filled with a foul smell. Zhao Ming was chained heavily. He looked at the officials who came to interrogate him with hatred on his face, and the light of hatred sparkled in his eyes. "You won't get a word out of me. We have men all over the court. You can't kill them all!" Zhao Ming's voice echoed in the prison, full of provocation and madness.
The interrogating official's face darkened, like the gloomy sky before a storm. He said sternly, "You'd better confess honestly, or you'll face even more severe punishment!" The official's eyes revealed dignity and determination, trying to pry the truth out of Zhao Ming.
Zhao Ming sneered, a hint of disdain on his face. "Humph, I'm not afraid of death. Do whatever you want to me!" Zhao Ming raised his head, looking as if he didn't care about life and death.
The interrogation reached a deadlock. The official had no choice but to report the situation to Li Yunfei. After learning this, Li Yunfei fell into deep thought. He sat on the dragon throne, his brows furrowed, and his eyes revealing worry and contemplation. He knew that to completely eliminate these remnants, he had to find their masterminds. Otherwise, the land of the Great Tang would never have peace.
Lin Yue looked at Li Yunfei's worried face and was also very concerned. After thinking for a while, she said, "Your Majesty, perhaps we can start with Minister Liu's former subordinates, check them one by one, and see if we can find any clues." Lin Yue's voice was gentle and firm, like a glimmer of dawn in the dark.
Li Yunfei nodded slightly, his eyes revealing appreciation. "You're right. I'll arrange people to do it right away. No matter what the cost, we must wipe out these rebels this time." Li Yunfei stood up, his eyes revealing firm determination, as if he could already see the dawn of victory.
So, Li Yunfei issued an order to conduct a comprehensive investigation of all of Minister Liu's former subordinates. The imperial court was in a flurry of activity. The officials ran around, collecting clues without complaint. During this process, they found some suspicious signs. It seemed that there was a mysterious force secretly supporting these former subordinates, like an invisible big hand, manipulating everything behind the scenes.
As the investigation deepened, the clues gradually pointed to a remote mountain villa. It was said that this mountain villa was Minister Liu's secret stronghold during his lifetime and might hide important evidence, like a lighthouse in the dark, guiding them in the direction of finding the truth. Li Yunfei decided to lead a team of people to investigate in person. He knew the arduousness of this task, but for the peace of the Great Tang, he was determined.
When they arrived at the mountain villa, they found that it was heavily guarded. There were watchtowers all over the villa walls, and several guards with weapons were patrolling back and forth at the villa gate. Li Yunfei and the others sneaked into the villa carefully, like ghosts in the night sky, silently. However, when they entered the villa, they found that it was empty and eerily quiet, like an abandoned empty city.
However, just as they were about to leave, they suddenly heard a slight sound of footsteps. Li Yunfei and the others immediately hid themselves, not daring to make a sound. A group of black - clothed men came out of the basement. They were carrying heavy boxes in their hands, looking flustered and walking in a hurry, as if they were escaping from something. Li Yunfei's heart moved. He felt that these black - clothed men must be related to Minister Liu's remnants, and this might be the key clue to uncovering the truth.
Li Yunfei and the others quietly followed the black - clothed men. Their steps were light and cautious, like cheetahs tracking their prey. The black - clothed men transported the things to a cave. The cave was hidden in a dense forest and was very secluded. Li Yunfei and the others then entered the cave and found that it was filled with weapons and provisions. The weapons glistened coldly, and the provisions were piled up like a mountain.
"It seems that they are indeed planning a bigger conspiracy. These weapons and provisions are obviously prepared for a war." Li Yunfei said with a solemn face. His voice was low and serious, like a heavy stone, weighing on everyone's hearts.
Just then, a gloomy laugh suddenly came from the cave. "Li Yunfei, you've finally come. We've been waiting for you for a long time!" That laugh echoed in the cave, like the whisper of a ghost, making people shudder.
Li Yunfei fixed his eyes and saw that Zhao Ming had somehow appeared in the cave. Several mysterious people were standing beside him. The mysterious people were completely covered in black cloaks, with only a pair of cold eyes showing, and a murderous look in their eyes.
"Zhao Ming, you dare to show up again. Today, I will never let you go!" Li Yunfei said angrily. His voice was full of dignity and anger, as if he wanted to completely destroy the enemy in front of him.
Zhao Ming sneered, a hint of mockery on his face. "Li Yunfei, you're too naive. Our plan has just begun. Do you think arresting a few of us can stop everything?" As Zhao Ming spoke, he laughed triumphantly, as if laughing at Li Yunfei's naivety.
Li Yunfei's eyes were firm, like the brightest star in the night sky. "No matter what conspiracy you have, I will never let you succeed!" Li Yunfei's words were firm and powerful, full of the belief of victory.
After that, Li Yunfei and the others engaged in a fierce battle with Zhao Ming and the others again. The space in the cave was narrow, and the battle was even more intense and cruel. Li Yunfei found that these mysterious people had high - level martial arts skills. Their moves were strange and unpredictable. Each move carried a deadly danger, like a poisonous snake in the dark, ready to launch an attack at any time.
"Your Majesty, be careful! Their martial arts are very strange. We must be careful." Lin Yue reminded from the side. Her voice was full of worry and anxiety.
Li Yunfei nodded and said calmly, "I know. Everyone, don't panic. Hold your ground!" Li Yunfei's voice was like an anchor, calming the people around him.
Just when the battle was at a stalemate, Li Yunfei suddenly discovered the weakness of the mysterious people. He observed carefully and found that although the moves of the mysterious people were strange, there was a momentary flaw in the gap between their attacks. Li Yunfei seized the opportunity and rushed forward like a bolt of lightning, defeating the leading mysterious person in one fell swoop. The mysterious person let out a scream and fell to the ground. The blood stained the ground.
Seeing that the situation was not good, the other mysterious people fled in all directions. Fear flashed in their eyes, like frightened birds.
Zhao Ming saw that the situation was hopeless and wanted to escape, but Li Yunfei blocked his way. Li Yunfei was like a towering mountain, standing in front of Zhao Ming, blocking all his escape routes. "Zhao Ming, you can't escape. Surrender obediently!" Li Yunfei said coldly. His voice revealed an unquestionable dignity.
Zhao Ming looked at Li Yunfei in despair, his eyes full of fear and despair. "Kill me. I won't let you get any information." A hint of desperate struggle could be heard in Zhao Ming's voice.
Li Yunfei snorted coldly, disdain evident in his eyes. "Even if you don't talk, I will get to the bottom of everything. Escort him back to the imperial palace. I'll interrogate him personally!" With a wave of his hand, several guards immediately stepped forward and apprehended Zhao Ming.
After a round of interrogation, Zhao Ming finally confessed everything. It turned out that there was an even more powerful force behind them. This force intended to subvert the Great Tang and establish its own regime. Minister Liu was merely a pawn of theirs, used to carry out their conspiracy.
Upon learning the truth, Li Yunfei was greatly shocked. He had never expected such a huge crisis to be lurking within the Great Tang. He immediately issued an order to launch a full - scale encirclement and suppression of this mysterious force. A thrilling battle unfolded on the land of the Great Tang. The two sides fought back and forth, refusing to yield. After a tough battle, this mysterious force was finally completely eradicated, and the sky of the Great Tang once again cleared up.
After this turmoil, the Great Tang temporarily regained peace. Li Yunfei and Lin Yue cherished this hard - won tranquility even more. They knew that there would be more challenges in the future, but as long as they worked hand in hand, they would surely be able to safeguard the land and people of the Great Tang. Their figures, under the setting sun of the imperial palace, looked particularly resolute, as if proclaiming to the world their determination to protect the Great Tang.