Back In Time (The Reincarnation of the Cruel Concubine)

Back to the palace

Disconnected.

Finally, the rope that tied the hands of the emperor was cut off, thanks to extraordinary perseverance when the emperor was only armed with metal pieces from his armor that he accidentally released. It took a very long time indeed, even the two young men who were in charge of guarding him to sleep.

Han and Mo Ye were asleep in a haystack two meters away from the emperor, they looked so exhausted from fighting and running away from the imperial troops that came chasing after.

With a smooth slow motion, as much as possible the emperor untied the rope that bound his arms and got up, walked quietly towards the door.

Luckily the door was unlocked, he could leave easily from the same.

At the same time, but in a slightly distant place. Commander Hao and Yang Zhe Yan made it into the Zao Rebel base. They settled through a place that was empty of guard in order to focus on finding the emperor.

"Where, chief?" asked Yang Zhe Yan whispered.

The commander-in-chief raised his index finger and pointed it right and left as they arrived at the intersection. "Good." replied Yang Zhe Yan.

Apparently this Zao Rebel headquarters is a brothel that has many empty rooms because it is no longer used.

"Hey!! Who's there!!"

"Damn!" hiss Yang Zhe Yan.

Having been caught by one of the soldiers present there, Yang Zhe Yan immediately ran over. Rides of the algae looking for a safe place, until the original only one now there are many rebel soldiers come after him.

"Hey!!"

"Stop you!!!"

"There's an intruder!!!"

Yang Zhe Yan stopped at a crossroads, he was worried between choosing right or left. The hell, he was already surrounded and there was only a left lane he could take.

"Commander Hao!! Emperor Zhou!!"

Yang Zhe Yan was aghast but he quickly fused with Commander Hao and Emperor Zhou who were also already besieged in the middle of the brothel's courtyard.

The smiling rebel demons stared pettyly at them, there were still dozens of people left, and opponent three, it was impossible.

The three men who had been surrounded were fighting each other back staring vigilantly at his opponent.

Prokk....

The sound of applause came from Zao, their leader. "Good, you have entered yourself into a trap without being asked."

"I don't have to bother to bring you all here."

"Hows it? Are you ready to be finished?"

"Don't say much!"

"Do you dare the emperor? You've been outnumbered."

The Emperor grinned, he opened the sword embedded in his waist. "We alone are enough to fight you all!"

"That's arrogant!"

The battle was inevitable, the emperor and the two valiant warriors fought with all their might to crush the rebels indiscriminately. Their crime was too much so they had to be killed very sadistically. Especially Zao who fought the sword with the emperor so fierce, his fat body was not agile to raise the sword.

In this fight only were the sounds of swords and the moans of the Zao warriors thrashing for help. This time the killing intent of the three knights was unstoppable again.

Aggggg!!!

The sound of two swords clashing with power rang out loud in the midst of the fierce battle. "You can't kill me!" hiss Emperor Zhou.

"We'll see who wins!!"

"Good!"

Prraaaangggg.

The emperor's sword slammed out of his grasp, the emperor was about to catch up but Zao held him back first. As a result, he used the bamboo slats nearby to defend himself, while trying hard to regain his sword.

There was only one last flick of the sword left, and Zao would win the battle. The thick-bodied man exerted all his last strength, the sword swinging towards the emperor.

Prraaagg.... Jimbb!!

***

"EMPEROR!!!"

"EMPEROR!!!"

Commander Hao and Yang Zhe Yan were stunned at the spot, they saw for themselves how Rebel Zao swung his sword.

But a moment later, it was precisely him who was caved in blood beside the Zhou emperor.

Apparently in that last moment of astonishment, the emperor managed to grab his sword back. And he thrust it right into Zao's left chest before the fat man managed to injure him.

Seeing that the rebel leader had died, the other remaining soldiers were immediately wiped out by Commander Hao and Yang Zhe Yan blindly. None of them could still breathe a sigh of relief.

"Are you okay, Your Majesty?" ask Commander Hao.

Emperor Zhou shook his head slightly, "I'm fine, just a few minor injuries that I can still bear. You should be worried about yourself, Commander."

"No, my job is to take care of you, Your Majesty."

"Right, Your Majesty." added Yang Zhe Yan.

"We'd better get back soon."

The place where the emperor was held was apparently not far from the south. It's just that it is remote and access is difficult because it divides the forest, there was a small settlement there, but now it has been abandoned.

A few meters away from the captivity, they met the soldiers who came after securing the southern country and liberating the hostages.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"Greetings, chief!"

Emperor Zhou nodded his head twice, "Let's go back to the south country, we must immediately secure the country and return to the palace."

"Okay, Your Majesty." said one of the soldiers. "The imperial relief force has also arrived, Your Majesty."

"Good!"

The journey to return to the southern country that only a few steps remained was continued. And the arrival of the emperor was welcomed with joy by the people of the south, the empire had worked hard until the emperor intervened in the war against the rebels.

"LIVE EMPEROR ZHOU!!"

"LIVE EMPEROR ZHOU!!"

"LIVE THE MING DYNASTY!!"

Cheers full of happiness and relief have reverberated in the country that was originally gripping because of the rebels.

Emperor Zhou smiled in relief, and turned to look at Yang Zhe Yan. "I appoint the Commander-in-Chief to keep watch in the south until it is completely safe."

"Okay, Your Majesty."

"Then what about you? Will you be back at the palace soon?"

The Emperor nodded twice, "Yes, it has been too long since I left the palace and I don't know what happened there. I must immediately return and see if the grand concubine has already opened both her eyes."

The glare of those sharp eyes dimmed, recalling the fate of Wu Li Mei who had not improved. Hopefully after he returns later, Emperor Zhou can see the sweet smile on that pretty face again.

"But, what are your wounds, Your Majesty?" Yang Zhe Yan reminded back of the bruises and abrasions on his arms and legs despite being covered in armor.

"Stay for the night Your Majesty, treat your wounds only to return" suggested another commander.

"No, I'll still go back to the palace."