Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 426 Palace Turmoil, Suppression Operation

Some discontented individuals in the palace seized the opportunity to launch an internal rebellion in an attempt to seize power.

Just as Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu were struggling with whether to aid the foreign powers, a sudden change occurred within the palace. A group of ministers who had long harbored resentment secretly conspired and, taking advantage of the distraction caused by foreign affairs, launched an internal rebellion.

"Charge! Seize power!" the rebels shouted as they stormed into the palace, weapons in hand.

The emperor received the news in the palace and was greatly alarmed. "What should we do? Immediately summon loyal ministers to protect me!"

Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu were extremely anxious upon learning of the palace turmoil.

“Madam, there has been a change in the palace; we must return immediately,” Xiao Ling said.

Su Jinxiu nodded: "Husband, please be careful."

Xiao Ling led his trusted troops back to the palace at breakneck speed, engaging in fierce battles with the rebels along the way.

"Xiao Ling, mind your own business! This palace should have changed hands long ago!" shouted the rebellious minister.

Xiao Ling glared angrily: "You traitors and rebels, don't even think about succeeding!"

The rebels were numerous and well-prepared, putting Xiao Ling's troops in a difficult situation.

"General, the enemy's offensive is too fierce, we can't hold on much longer!" the soldiers shouted.

Xiao Ling remained fearless in the face of danger, fighting bravely and inspiring the soldiers' morale.

Su Jinxiu was not idle in the rear either. She organized palace maids and eunuchs to protect the emperor and to gather intelligence to provide support for Xiao Ling.

"We must defend the palace and not let the rebels succeed," Su Jinxiu said.

Just when the situation was extremely critical, Xiao Ling discovered a flaw in the rebels' defenses.

"Charge with me!" He led his soldiers in a desperate counterattack.

After a fierce and bloody battle, Xiao Ling finally turned the tide of the war and defeated the rebels one by one.

However, the leader of the rebellion escaped in the chaos.

"We can't let him get away, or there will be endless trouble," Xiao Ling said.

He led his soldiers to continue the pursuit of the rebel leaders.

Although the fighting in the palace has temporarily subsided, the losses have been heavy.

"This internal strife must be thoroughly investigated to prevent such incidents from happening again," the emperor said.

Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu were tasked with investigating the matter, and they discovered that a larger conspiracy seemed to be hidden behind it.

“This is no accident; someone must be manipulating things behind the scenes,” Xiao Ling said.

Su Jinxiu nodded: "Husband, we must be careful and find out who is behind this."

During their investigation, they constantly encountered various obstacles and assassination attempts.

"It seems they've resorted to desperate measures," Xiao Ling said.

Su Jinxiu said, "The more this is the case, the closer we are to the truth."

Just as they were about to uncover the truth, urgent news arrived from a foreign land.

“The disaster situation in foreign lands is getting worse and they urgently need assistance.”

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling participated in the suppression of the rebellion and stabilized the situation in the palace.

Faced with the grim situation of internal strife in the palace, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling knew the weight of their responsibility and quickly formulated a detailed plan to quell the rebellion.

Xiao Ling summoned his loyal generals and soldiers for a pre-battle mobilization. "Gentlemen, the palace is now in crisis. We bear the heavy responsibility of quelling the rebellion and restoring order. We must fight bravely and live up to the Emperor's grace!" The soldiers were filled with fervor and vowed to defend the peace of the palace.

Meanwhile, Su Jinxiu was actively preparing supplies in the rear to ensure logistical support for the suppression operation. "Everyone, hurry up! The soldiers on the front lines need our support!"

The campaign to quell the rebellion officially began, and Xiao Ling led his troops in fierce street battles against the rebels within the palace. Shouts of battle and the clashing of weapons echoed throughout every corner of the palace.

"Xiao Ling, you're courting death!" the rebel leader shouted frantically.

Xiao Ling's gaze was cold and stern. With a swift movement of his sword, he slew one of the charging enemies. "Today is your end!"

Su Jinxiu organized some palace maids and eunuchs to set up a temporary medical station in a safe area to treat the wounded soldiers. "Hold on, you are all heroes!"

In front of a palace, the rebels stubbornly resisted thanks to their strong fortifications, and Xiao Ling's army failed to break through despite repeated attacks.

"This can't go on," Xiao Ling said anxiously.

At this moment, Su Jinxiu sent someone with important intelligence, pointing out the weak points in the rebels' defenses.

Xiao Ling was overjoyed: "Great! Pass on my order to attack from the flank!"

After a fierce battle, Xiao Ling's army finally broke through the enemy's defenses, and the rebels began to retreat in defeat.

However, the rebels were not willing to accept defeat, and they resorted to all sorts of tricks and schemes. Some poisoned the water supply, while others spread rumors in an attempt to demoralize the troops.

"Don't believe the rumors, we will definitely win!" Xiao Ling shouted.

Su Jinxiu personally stepped forward to clarify the rumors and reassure the public.

At the critical moment of suppressing the rebellion, the rebels attempted to kidnap the emperor to blackmail Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu.

"Xiao Ling, Su Jinxiu, if you don't want anything to happen to the Emperor, withdraw your troops immediately!"

Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu remained calm in the face of danger, skillfully dealing with the rebels and ultimately successfully rescuing the emperor.

With the main force of the rebels eliminated, the remaining remnants surrendered one after another. The situation in the palace gradually stabilized.

"It's finally over." Xiao Ling breathed a sigh of relief.

Su Jinxiu smiled and said, "But we cannot let our guard down; we still need to thoroughly investigate and eliminate any remaining members."

Just as they were busy restoring order to the palace, foreign envoys came again to urge them for assistance.

"The disaster situation in our country is urgent, and we hope that your country will extend a helping hand as soon as possible."

Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu looked at the exhausted soldiers and the devastated palace, and fell into deep thought.