Chapter 1016: Rebellion

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Li Chen's words drove Zhao Qinglan to the edge of shame and fury.

In this special circumstance, Li Chen's words, even those spoken casually, were stimulating every nerve in Zhao Qinglan's body.

"I've already parted ways with him, and it's all thanks to you. This is exactly what you wanted, so why are you still humiliating me" Zhao Qinglan's words were laced with deep sorrow and resentment.

"How could it be because of me"

Li Chen retorted, "If he weren't a cruel father who would harm his own child, how could you have completely given up on him It was I who saved you. If it weren't for me, you'd still be working for him."

Zhao Qinglan struggled hard and said coldly, "Let go of me first."

"I don't."

Li Chen was relentless in his logic, and not only that, he hugged Zhao Qinglan even tighter.

"Zhao Xuanji rebels, you being the Empress, he's your father-in-law. No matter if he succeeds or fails, the most embarrassing person is you. You're destined to never become Empress Dowager. So after I ascend the throne, there will be two Empresses in this dynasty."

Upon hearing Li Chen's words, Zhao Qinglan's face contorted with shock and disbelief, quickly followed by fury. She rebuked him, "Two wives in one day Never heard of such a thing! Are you trying to have me ridiculed and shamed for the rest of my life!"

"It's okay if you don't want to."

Li Chen let out a light chuckle and said, "You can also pray that I lose today's battle. Your father, leading Li Yinhu, succeeds in rebellion. Afterward, the entire Qin Empire collapses, its territory divided into five parts, and thousands of people are caught in the flames of war."

Zhao Qinglan stared at Li Chen, her lips tightly clenched, her pearly white teeth sunk into her tender, crimson lips, seeping out a bloody streak. That scarlet hue was chillingly shocking to behold.

Li Chen leaned down, his lips meeting Zhao Qinglan's.

The soft touch, along with the fragrance of rouge and powder on Zhao Qinglan's body, was accompanied by a faint yet alluring scent that Li Chen had never smelled before. These scents, mixed with a viscous, bloody tang from her lips seeping into his mouth, made the kiss complex and ambiguous.

The moment their lips touched, Zhao Qinglan's eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Li Chen's face so close to hers.

While the two were kissing in the Temple of Heaven, at Chaoyang Gate, one of thirteen city gates in Beijing.

A large number of soldiers in standard military uniforms, with red armbands to identify their ranks, appeared unexpectedly both inside and outside the city gates.

"Halt! Who are you!"

The city gate guard, who had already received word to be on high alert, immediately shouted when he saw this.

But the other party ignored him completely, holding a long sword and rushing towards him to attack.

Upon seeing this, the commander trembled with fear. For countless years, since the founding of the Qin Empire, the capital city had not seen war for over three hundred and sixty years. But today, during his tenure, it experienced its first ever attack.

Everyone, enemy attack! Engage!

He only managed to shout out these six words when the guard was about to draw his sword and charge out. Two men appeared behind him like ghosts, raising their hands and directly slitting the guard's throat.

"General Zhao!"

Seeing this, a soldier cried out, "General Zhao has been killed by them! Everyone, avenge General Zhao!"

The defenders poured out of the city, but they were outnumbered and outmatched by the attacking force that had come to lay siege.

Shouts echoed through the air, accompanied by the clash of steel and the grunts of combatants. The cries of the wounded mingled with the thud of bodies hitting the ground, plunging Zhaoyang Gate into a maelstrom of battle.

If one were to look down upon the entire capital city at this moment, they would see that dozens of vital locations both within and outside the city walls are engaged in battles as brutal as those at Chaoyang Gate.

Zhao Xuanji and Li Yinhou's rebellion has begun. been much affected by natural disasters.Li Chen only glanced at them and asked indifferently, "Why are you fighting"The officer in charge, a man who was leading the group, knelt on the ground motionl...