sbdcsierra Chapter 239 Robbery
Chapter 239 Robbery
The night was dark, like a huge black curtain covering the palace tightly. The palace, which should have been solemn and orderly, was now in chaos.
The light of the torches scattered in every corner, illuminating the twisted figures and hideous faces.
The prettier waiters and maids were like frightened birds, running around in panic, but they could not escape the clutches of bad luck.
The soldiers of Yun Lang's army were like hungry wolves pouncing on their prey. Their faces were flushed red, and their eyes were flashing with greed and desire. When they saw a servant or maid who was a little pretty, they suddenly reached out their hands, hugged her in their arms and bullied her.
The women's screams and cries were endless. They struggled hard, twisting their weak bodies under the soldiers' strong arms, but it was in vain. They could only let those dirty hands roam freely on their bodies and be trampled on.
On the other side, the soldiers were already going crazy trying to steal valuables.
Boxes of gold, silver, jewelry, silks and satins were dragged out of various palaces. The treasures collided and made a crisp and pleasant sound, which seemed particularly harsh in this chaotic night.
Whenever a rare treasure appears, the soldiers will instantly become furious, like a group of wild dogs fighting for food, and will fight for a bigger piece of the pie.
Fists were flying, some people were knocked to the ground, blood gushing from their noses, but they still refused to give up and got up to continue joining the melee; some people held on to the stolen property tightly, protecting it with their bodies, and would not let go even if they were beaten with fists and feet.
What's more, the palace's inner treasury was also opened.
The inner treasury contained priceless treasures accumulated over generations. Now, with the gates wide open, soldiers rushed in and plundered the treasury in an instant.
Precious books and bamboo slips were torn and trampled on at will, antique jade artifacts were smashed to pieces in the scramble, and the dazzling light flashed and disappeared, turning into debris all over the ground.
The entire palace is now filled with the atmosphere of despair, greed and cruelty, and the magnificent ruins are collapsing.
Lin Hong walked through the palace calmly. He only allowed them to seize the opportunity for three days.
After all, following him in a rebellion would result in the loss of one's life. If they couldn't make money by being a soldier, they wouldn't follow him.
Yun Se sat alone in the bedroom, listening to the wailing and obscene sounds outside the door, feeling a chill in her heart.
She had never been so clear that her palace was no longer under her control, and she didn't know where the remaining garrison had gone.
Lin Hong was wearing heavy armor, and the soles of his boots made a dull echo as they stepped on the stone road. He strode quickly to the Juanshu Palace in his bedroom.
As soon as I stepped into the hall, a quiet and oppressive atmosphere hit me. The candlelight in the hall flickered, and light and shadows swayed on the walls.
Yun Se sat quietly on the bed, her former dignified and elegant appearance no longer existing.
Her hair was scattered messily on her shoulders, her face was as pale as paper, without any blood, and her eyes were dull and lifeless, revealing deep exhaustion and fatigue.
Seeing Lin Hong coming in, Yun Se raised her eyelids slightly and opened her cracked lips slightly: "I will go to the palace to recuperate tomorrow. Don't worry, I won't bother you."
Lin Hong took a few steps to Yun Se, stretched out his hands suddenly, and grasped Yun Se's shoulders tightly like an iron clamp. He asked anxiously: "Where is the jade seal? Where is the military token? Where is the secret decree?"
The force was so great that it seemed to crush Yun Se's shoulder blade.
Yun Se felt pain, frowned, and a hint of anger flashed in her eyes. She shook her shoulders with all her strength and broke free from Lin Hong's restraints.
Yun Se raised his finger and pointed to the study, saying coldly, "The imperial seal and military talisman are in the compartment of the second bookshelf in the study. The secret decree is on the beam of the study."
Lin Hong got the answer, loosened his hand, and turned to leave. Yun Se chuckled mockingly at this moment and said, "You are so eager, don't you think that taking these two things will ensure his eternal rule? Power comes from the hearts of the people. Only those who win the hearts of the people can win the world."
Hearing this, Lin Hong paused, turned around, and frowned, "I don't need you to interfere in my actions."
"Lin Hong, do you think you can hold on to that position? You killed an old minister in the court today, and the ministers were dissatisfied. You also allowed your men to plunder the palace, causing more dissatisfaction..."
"Stop talking nonsense!" Lin Hong drew his knife and pressed it against Yun Se's neck. "The only reason I won't kill you now is because of Yun Lang."
Yun Se smiled and leaned closer, "Oh, then kill me, it will be even harder for you to gain a foothold in the court."
Lin Hong's veins were throbbing as he said, "Since you have already given up your position, you should just rest and recuperate. You don't need to worry about the rest."