Screams echoed at the scene.
At this moment, the Imperial Guards had already rushed over quickly.
The assassin, seeing that the situation was unfavorable, attempted to flee with a light-footed leap, but was blocked by the Imperial Guards.
Knowing he could not escape, the assassin quickly retreated.
In that moment, he seized the Empress, who was clearly terrified, and took her hostage.
"Don't move!" The assassin pressed a dagger against the Empress's neck.
The Empress was frightened.
Her complexion turned pale with fear.
The Imperial Guards dared not approach, and everyone else watched the scene in shock.
No one had expected that an assassin could infiltrate their ranks disguised as a palace maid.
"If you dare come closer, I will kill the Empress!" threatened the assassin.
"Release the Empress!" Xiao Zhanping, as the emperor, naturally had his authority and commanded the assassin with a cold expression.
"Let me leave, and I'll release the Empress!" the assassin negotiated.
