Li Mao had calculated the time; unless Bai Qingyan could sprout wings, there was no way she could lead her troops back within May.
Seeing everyone stunned by the news of the Princess of Zhen's return, Shen Jingzhong abruptly turned around, raised his arrow, and aimed at King Liang. Fu Ruoxi and Xie Yuchang suddenly leaped up, knocking down the guards watching over them, and shouted, "Prime Minister Lu! Lord Dong, Minister Lu, run!"
"Protect His Majesty!" Fan Yuhuai shouted as he drew his sword to guard King Liang.
King Liang, wearing a heavy ceremonial robe, was pulled back by Fan Yuhuai and fell to the ground. He was then assisted by the imperial guards to retreat into the hall.
King Liang, in a fury, yelled, "Kill them! Leave no one alive! Kill them all!"
Seeing the scene, the Crown Prince stumbled to his feet and rushed to a nearby marble railing, hiding his head behind it.
