Chapter 249

The Imperial Palace.

Wuying Hall.

In the dim hall, candlelight illuminated everything. This is the center of the entire Imperial Palace, enshrining the portraits of the emperors of Da Qian through the ages.

Except for Wu Zhao, no one is allowed to enter without permission.

"Father, Prince Wu has rebelled, Longguan defender Xue Yi has surrendered, and Great Chu's hundreds of thousands of troops have passed Longguan and are killing their way toward Changan. What should this child do?"

Wu Zhao stood in the center of the hall, her gaze looking at a portrait enshrined there.

Always noble and full of majesty, she actually revealed a touch of weakness at this moment.

There was silence in the hall, and there was no answer.

Wu Zhao was silent for a while.

At this time, Shangguan Wan'er carefully pushed open the door of the hall and walked in.

"Your Majesty."

Wu Zhao looked at Shangguan Wan'er and asked in a deep voice: "How is the situation in Changancheng?"

Shangguan Wan'er sighed and said: "Although this subject has tried her best to cover up the news, the major families heard the movement and are still frantically packing their luggage, preparing to flee."

A touch of mockery appeared in the corner of Wu Zhao's eyes, but she was very calm.

"Even ants try to survive, let alone humans? With a great enemy in front, and not seeing a bit of hope, this is human nature."

"What about Junior Official Gao? Since he is a 'poisonous scholar' and focuses on his own plans, he asked me to retreat to the Jiangnan area yesterday. Today, I fear he is running the fastest."

Wu Zhao's voice was very calm, but if you listen carefully, you can hear the slight trembling under these words.

Obviously, her heart was not as calm as she appeared on the surface.

Shangguan Wan'er lowered her eyes, restraining all emotions in her eyes, "Junior Official Gao headed toward the Changan city gate before the sky was fully bright."

"I estimate that in another half an hour, when the city gate opens, he will be out of Changancheng and head straight to Jiangnan."

After hearing this, Wu Zhao laughed dumbly, "He really lives up to his name as a 'poisonous scholar.' Seeing that the situation is not right, he runs faster than anyone else."

"Your Majesty, now that the Great Chu army has not yet killed their way here, Your Majesty should also quickly send an elite force to Jiangnan."

"That Great Chu army will definitely send elite cavalry to pursue and kill. The later you leave, the more dangerous it will be."

Shangguan Wan'er said with a face full of urgency.

Upon hearing these words, an endless imperial spirit suddenly permeated Wu Zhao's body.

She said in an unquestionable tone, "I am the Son of Heaven of Da Qian, how can I bring shame to my ancestors!"

"I can certainly walk away, but how can the hundreds of thousands of commoners in Changan walk?"

"Can they run faster than the Chu army's cavalry?"

Wu Zhao's eyes were firm, carrying unprecedented determination, "I can die, Da Qian can perish, but this country was fought for by my ancestors with their lives, and it was exchanged for with the blood of countless Da Qian soldiers. I would rather be a monarch of a fallen nation and die for the country than be so cowardly!"

In Wuying Hall, the portraits of ancestors through the ages were blown by the wind, as if witnessing Wu Zhao's iron-clad oath together.

Wu Zhao looked at Shangguan Wan'er, her tone softening a little, "You can leave the palace now and chase Gao Yang. With him by your side, I can rest assured."

"If this battle can be won, heaven bless my Da Qian, I will send someone to Jiangnan to pick you and Gao Yang up. If heaven does not bless my Da Qian, then the Great Chu army wants to gnaw down my Da Qian, they will also have to break their teeth!"

Shangguan Wan'er's eyes were red, and she said word by word, "This subject is not leaving!"

"This subject wants to welcome this unprecedented crisis of Da Qian with Your Majesty!"

"Even in death, Shangguan Wan'er has no regrets!"

Wu Zhao felt warm in her heart. She pushed open the door of Wuying Hall and walked out with her long, slender jade legs.

Her gaze was firm, looking into the distance, "Change clothes, go to the morning court."

"Today's morning court will not be peaceful."

Wu Zhao said faintly.

She knew clearly how much resistance this decision would have!

Jin Luan Hall.

Gao Tianlong wore battle armor and stood at the very front.