The System Make Me Near With The Emperor
Chapter 102

In contrast to the situation outside, the inside of the Palace was so calm. It was like the night before. However, it turns out that being calm also does not mean there are no ripples.

Making use of the situation, some people infiltrated into the Palace. They were dressed in dark, fused in shadows and crept through corners.

The intruder was led by a woman who was none other than the former empress, Shi Mian.

He ordered his men to bring some people who were in the Palace. All of these were orders from Shi XuanRan that Shi Mian had to do.

They do so by blowing smoke pipes containing sleeping pills. Their work went smoothly and all the targets were captured.

All the hostages Shi Mian gathered in the middle of the Palace building, which was none other than the Cloud Hall where the throne was.

Shi Mian captured several people important to the Palace, such as the Queen Mother and several members of the royal family.

Shi Mian frowned. There was a fish out of the net.

Shi XuanRan commanded him that the person most to be concerned about was Xie Hongyi. But his men were unable to find Xie Hongyi's whereabouts, not even a trace of him was visible.

"Quickly find the woman. Don't let him get away with it." Shi Mian gave orders to his men who had captured the target.

"Good."

Shi Mian brought along some martial artsy men. They were also his most loyal men since childhood having been raised by the Shi Family.

One by one, the hostages Shi Mian was holding were aware. Their reactions were mixed, there were screams asking to be released that were immediately dealt with by Shi Mian's remaining men and there were also those who remained calm watching the situation.

The Queen Mother had a second reaction. He was surprised to find his hands tied. The last memory Suri felt was that she was in the room waiting anxiously. The Queen Mother knew that the internal war had begun, therefore she could not sleep at all. Then somehow, the Queen Mother felt sleepy. Then he fell asleep and when he realized, the view of the Cloud Hall was the first he saw.

"I shouldn't trust you." The Queen Mother suddenly spoke to Shi Mian who was not far from her.

Shi Mian still remained calm as he turned the blade in his hand. His movements were so skillful, and it seemed like he had been training for many years.

"How can you hide yourself so well?"

Shi Mian still remained calm.

"Empress Shi, I know you are a good person. I also know that you're forced."

After the Queen Mother finished saying those words, Shi Mian raised her head.

"I didn't have to, I did it willingly." Shi Mian replied indifferently. However, her beautiful face suddenly softened.

"No, you were forced by Shi XuanRan to do this right?"

It seemed, those words had touched Shi Mian's sensitive point as the woman went straight into action when the Queen Mother finished speaking.

"Your Majesty the Queen Mother, it seems you talk a lot."

Shi Mian approached the Queen Mother. He stared coldly at the middle-aged woman bound in front of him. He had been patient enough to pretend to obey and respect her for many years. Now, the time was right to point out his identity, Shi Mian did not need to pretend anymore.

Shi XuanRan did not order the hostages to be alive, so Shi Mian thought it was free to do anything to them. After all, it was also possible that they would die tonight, Shi Mian had only sped up his time.

Shi Mian's hand holding the dagger lifted, ready to stab the Queen Mother.

A sword blocked Shi Mian's dagger that was about to stab the queen mother. Then, the sword then moved and kept the dagger away from the Queen Mother.

Shi Mian took a few steps back, and then he was stunned to see the figure that prevented him from killing the Queen Mother.

His long hair was tied into a ponytail with a long red ribbon. Xie Hongyi wore a tight-fitting, red vest, if he stretched his belly, his navel would be visible and his thighs covered in similar colored shorts. His long legs were covered by transparent-looking black stockings covering the skin of his waist and calves, meanwhile, he wore high heels with convoluted ropes.

If Shi Mian lived in the modern world and read novels frequently, perhaps he would liken Xie Hongyi's appearance to that of a mysterious female assassin in an action story.

The system had increased physical value, skill and endurance so that Xie Hongyi could fight for several hours. This time the system gives a lot of bonuses as a provision of his last mission that he did.

The system has yet to answer whether he will be returned to the real world, or if his soul is destroyed and remains here when the mission is completed. So Xie Hongyi could only wait for what happened when he completed his mission.

The rebel forces that Shi Mian had brought were mostly men gawking. It was only natural that they lived in a conservative age where a woman's body could only be seen by her husband, as well as from childhood they had never visited the House of Flowers, so Xie Hongyi's open appearance left them without wrinkles. Their minds were blank, there were only two words flashed: Indecent!

Shi Mian instantly recovered his mind. He attacked Xie Hongyi who was standing still.

"I can't believe that Her Majesty the Empress is also a very martial arts expert." Xie Hongyi commented after he and Shi Mian fought for half an incense stick.

Shi Mian smiled, not poking Xie Hongyi's words and continued to attack him.

Xie Hongyi was slightly overwhelmed with Shi Mian's agile movements. Former Empress Huang Long was very good at using weapons, so Xie Hongyi who had medium ability was made slightly unprofitable. But, good fortune because the system had improved his body, if it was impossible from the first few moves he would have fallen.

Seeing his battling Master, Shi Mian's men decided to help him. They moved together to attack Xie Hongyi.

Xie Hongyi narrowed his eyes as he was attacked by several people. Inwardly he could not resist the cry, how dare they ganged at me!

Xie Hongyi was pushed back as he resisted the gun attack from one of Shi Mian's men. That was when Xie Hongyi shouted mentioning his servants one by one. " Ling'er, Wan'er, Yin'er now!"

Three others appeared in the darkness. They then fought Shi Mian's men.

Servant Xie Hongyi fought Shi Mian's men who numbered around ten.

The strength of the three servants could not be underestimated. They had been trained hard by Xie Hongyi to be able to martial arts. When Xie Hongyi went to the North, they practiced every day. So now, their strength was enough to go against some people.

At one time, Xie Hongyi was off guard.

Shi Lian stabbed Xie Hongyi with a dagger. Blood instantly poured out from where Xie Hongyi was injured.

The three maids of Xie Hongyi who saw their Master hurt called out in panic. "Mrs!"

"Focus on the fight!" Xie Hongyi shouted.

The pain did not render Xie Hongyi unconscious, he stayed awake and instantly summoned the system in his heart.

"System, quickly restore me!"

The invisible system, begins to perform actions. "Fixing the host body begins..."

Xie Hongyi's torn arm slowly closed itself and stopped bleeding. His recovery speed could be seen by the naked eye. Shi Mian who was not far away, witnessed all the strangeness of Xie Hongyi. He wanted to ask, but Xie Hongyi first said, "Why are you doing this?"

Shi Mian looked straight at Xie Hongyi as he replied. "All for the one I love. You'll never understand."

Lost all the softness and elegance Empress Shi whom Xie Hongyi was familiar with. Now, there was only the woman whose eyes were filled with the gaze of love and obsession.

"Yes, I won't understand." Xie Hongyi replied indifferently, though inwardly he opposed it.

No one knew other than himself that Xie Hongyi was doing this not just for missions. There are people who want to help him to rise to the highest position. Xie Hongyi was also unaware that he would do anything for that person.

The two are back fighting. The Cloud Hall that was usually used to discuss matters with the Emperor, turned into a life and death fighting arena. Xie Hongyi and Shi Mian's parties were both stubborn. They refused to give up until one of them fell.