I am the champion of palace intrigue, and even the proud prince bows his head in submission.

Chapter 277

Qin Jiuwei has a good temper and is willing to appease these people, but he's not in the mood for that right now!

Although Qin Jiuwei had made arrangements, if the enemy really launched a strong attack, given the current situation, the defenses in the mansion wouldn't last long.

Moreover, the Marquis's mansion is simply too large, with so many walls in the backyard. Who knows where they might break in from?

The city walls can be defended to the death, but the Marquis's mansion is simply impossible to defend!

The only way to break this deadlock is to take the initiative and break them apart.

Judging from the sounds outside, there were only a few hundred people. If the guards and secret agents of the Marquis's mansion were combined, they could be defeated if arranged properly.

He is the head of the family, and at this time he must stand up!

"I'll lead the guards out and we'll definitely drive them back!" Lord Xie stepped forward and said in a deep voice.

"Absolutely not!" Upon hearing this, Lady Hou's expression immediately changed.

She looked at Lord Xie, her voice filled with undisguised worry, "Lord Xie, you can't go! Your body can't take any more strain!"

Lord Xie's face darkened: "Although I am no longer young, I can still fight. As long as the Marquis's mansion can be saved, what does it matter if I suffer a little injury!"

"It's not just a matter of you getting a little hurt!" Lady Hou grabbed his hand, her eyes filled with tears.

"You fought for many years, and the injuries you sustained haven't fully healed yet. The daily toil leaves you weak, let alone going to the battlefield! Your body can't take it anymore!"

The situation was critical, and Lady Hou could no longer hold back, speaking very directly.

Lord Xie stopped in his tracks, a hint of struggle flashing in his eyes.

He knew, of course, that Lady Hou was right.

The injuries he sustained during those years of fighting had taken a toll on his health.

Whenever the weather gets cold, my old ailment flares up, and even walking becomes difficult.

But now the Marquis's mansion is besieged, and he must support his family!

He enjoys the glory and status of a marquis, and it is only right that he should stand up for the marquis's mansion in its most critical moment.

However, Lady Hou still refused to back down and stood in front of Lord Xie.

Qin Jiuwei also frowned at this moment.

Just then, a clear, melodious young voice rang out.

"Mother, let me go. I can protect the Marquis's mansion."

Qin Jiu turned her head slightly and met a pair of smiling eyes.

Xie Jingchun's eyebrows and eyes were flamboyant and unrestrained, but his gaze was very firm.

It means there's no way to joke around.

His father was not home, and as the eldest son, this was what he should do.

"Big brother!" Xie Jue immediately raised his head, his eyes full of worry.

Although he didn't know what was happening outside, he had a gut feeling that it was dangerous.

Father has already gone out, and my eldest brother must leave too!

"Chun-ge'er, do you know how dangerous it is outside?" Qin Jiuwei's tone was calm, and her gaze was fixed on Xie Jingchun's eyes.

"The enemy was able to surround the Marquis's residence, so they must have come prepared. Are you really that confident?"

Xie Jingchun stood upright, his gaze sharp and calm.

“Mother, I must go. The enemy has planned to besiege the Marquis’s residence from the very beginning, hoping to trap us here to die.”

"But if we launch a surprise attack in one direction, we can not only break through a gap, but also force them to readjust their forces and buy time."

Xie Jingchun paused for a moment.

"Mother, don't worry. Father left behind an elite force, as well as many secret guards. My years of training in the martial arts arena haven't been in vain."

Xie Jingchun's dark eyes shone brightly as she smiled and said, "Although I can't take on a hundred people by myself, it's no problem for me to take on ten."

He was smiling, but the more he smiled, the more bitter and sad Qin Jiuwei felt.

No mother can stand by and watch her child go to war without doing anything.

Besides, Xie Jingchun is still so young... He hasn't even come of age yet, how could she bear to let him take such a big risk?

Qin Jiuwei felt as if a knife was slicing her heart, a dull pain spreading throughout her body, making her eyes sting and her urge to cry growing stronger.

But she couldn't; she had to continue stabilizing the situation...

Before a result could be reached in the courtyard, a servant rushed in, knelt down on the ground in a panic.

"Young Madam! Something terrible has happened! Prince Qi's men have already made their move! They... they're attacking the mansion!"

Xie Jingchun immediately asked, "From where did they attack?"

The servant replied breathlessly, "They've already started ramming the west gate, and there's movement from the north as well. There are quite a few people there, and reinforcements are constantly arriving."

After a brief moment of thought, Xie Jingchun quickly said, "Immediately send men to reinforce the west gate, and notify the guards on the north side to defend it at all costs!"

"Send another team to the east courtyard to guard the back passage and prevent them from climbing over the wall at the back gate."

After speaking, Xie Jingchun looked up at Qin Jiuwei, his voice filled with urgency and tension.

"Mother, please let me go, there's really no time left."

At the same time, everyone was looking at Qin Jiuwei.

Qin Jiuwei pursed her lips slightly.

She took a deep breath, suppressing the bitterness in her heart, and nodded.

"Alright, go ahead. But remember, be careful. If you encounter any danger, don't be reckless. Your mother is waiting for you to come back safely."

As she spoke, she immediately ordered Xiaohe to fetch the chainmail.

Qin Jiuwei only felt a little relieved after seeing Xie Jingchun put on the chainmail.

This chainmail was originally prepared for Xie Yanli, so that he could wear it at the Qi King's poetry gathering.

It was a little big for Xie Jingchun, but it still fit her fairly well.

After putting on his chainmail and armor, Xie Jingchun turned to look at the group, raised his eyebrows, smiled, and spoke in a relaxed tone.

"Don't worry, I'll be fine."

He gently patted Xie Jue's head and said with a smile, "Stay obediently by your mother's side and wait for me to come back."

After saying that, he turned around.

The boy was tall and slender, walking step by step toward the firelight.

"Big brother!" Xie Jue panicked immediately as he watched his departing figure.

She jogged, trying to catch up with him.

But after taking only two steps, he was suddenly embraced by a strong arm.

Xie Jing's voice rang out behind him.

"Third brother, trust your elder brother, he'll be alright."

Xie Jue blinked, tears streaming down his face.

He then nodded vigorously.

"Yes, I believe in my brother."

The door of the house.

Xie Jingchun stood before the guards, long sword in hand.

The firelight illuminated his face, making his features even more distinct, and his brows were full of indomitable will and youthful vigor.

His gaze was sharp as he swept over the crowd before him, his voice firm and resonant.

"On my command! Guard this gate and do not let the enemy set foot inside!"

He pointed to the wooden door, its surface flickering with firelight.

"Get ready! Hold the line!"

Xie Jingchun gave a loud order, gripped his longsword tightly, and stared intently at the wooden door that was being banged against.

No sooner had he finished speaking than the door hinges creaked sharply, and then with a loud crash, the wooden door was kicked open, and the enemy rushed in with knives.

"Guards, heed my command!" Xie Jingchun swung his sword sharply, his voice piercing the night sky like a sharp arrow.

"kill!"