Chapter 142 Under the Bloody Palace
“Your Majesty!”
"Your Highness!"
All the civil servants and military officials stared wide-eyed. Seeing the scene of the fifth prince being beheaded, many of them found it unacceptable or even unbelievable.
"Traitor, traitor, you will die a good death!"
Among them, some officials completely broke their guard and cursed at Gu Wenhui.
Gu Wenhui was not a good-tempered person either. With one look, the soldier swung his butcher knife.
Any objections would be silenced on the spot.
Even if this person was previously admired by him and has outstanding abilities and talents, this is no exception.
He is a person who cherishes talents and is willing to treat virtuous officers, but he is also a decisive person in killing.
If you can't be used by him, it would be a shame to die!
After using iron-blooded methods to eliminate the voices that opposed him, the remaining officials fell silent.
Gu Wenhui then said with satisfaction: "I only give you one day to figure out whether you want to go with me or be my enemy."
The officials looked at each other, still not daring to say a word.
"Take him down and keep him under strict supervision," Gu Wenhui ordered his subordinates.
"Gu, sir, these are the old ministers of the fifth prince, why not kill them all to avoid future troubles?" Lu Zheng frowned and asked in a low voice.
He originally subconsciously wanted to call Brother Gu, but soon realized that it was no longer appropriate, so he changed his mind and called "Sir."
Gu Wenhui glanced at Lu Zheng, then smiled lightly and said: "Many of them are smart people, and smart people are best at judging the situation. Now that the situation is over for the Fifth Prince, they know how to choose.
Killing all these people will cause great turmoil, which is not what I want to see. Also, don’t forget that there are imperial troops outside who are watching with eagerness, and they will not let this opportunity go.
And I also need these bureaucrats to work for me and help me manage this huge land of seven counties.
Of course, just in case, they still have to send someone to keep an eye on their families, wives and children, and don't let some unscrupulous people escape. "
Lu Zheng understood and nodded in agreement.
"Let's go, the hardest step has been taken, and there are still many things to do next." After saying this, Gu Wenhui threw down the long knife and turned around to leave the bloody palace.
At the same time, that night, Donglai County was in the palace where the fifth prince had temporarily stayed.
The security here is as tight as ever, with almost one person standing every five steps, sticking to the palace wall.
There are also the general's patrol team and the troops in the army who are deployed at all levels to ensure that nothing goes wrong.
In the mansion, Chu Huai was still unaware of the shocking changes in Nanyang, and was looking at a group of captured folk women in the courtyard.
"My young prince, these are the top-quality beauties that we carefully selected from door to door. Are you satisfied?" a general asked in a flattering voice.
All the women shrank, all lowering their heads and sobbing in fear.
"Let them raise their heads and let me take a good look." Chu Huai showed a rippling smile, narrowing his eyes like a poisonous snake, sweeping over the women.
This is his daily favorite tasting session.
The general on the side waved his hand, and the soldiers below immediately pulled the hair of each woman, forcing them to raise their heads and show their faces.
Chu Huai glanced at them and nodded at several women.
The general understood this and planned to leave with the remaining women.
At this moment, Xiong Danshan walked in and said: "My young prince, Commander Li wants to see you."
Chu Huai frowned and said unhappily: "It's so late. Go tell him and we'll discuss it tomorrow."
"Governor Li said that the news came from Nanyang and he wanted to discuss it with you personally." Xiong Danshan continued.
When Chu Huai heard this, he didn't make any excuses. He only waved slightly irritably to indicate that the county guard should be brought in.
Soon Li Yan was led by the guard outside the courtyard where Chu Huai was.
Xiong Danshan stopped him, pointed at the few personal guards following him, and said: "Only you can go in, they can't."
"Just wait here." Li Yan nodded, not caring, said casually to the guards behind him, and followed Xiong Danshan into the inner courtyard alone.
Li Yan glanced at the captured civilian girls, then his eyes fell on the young prince beside him, and said respectfully.
"Please forgive me for coming here rashly and disturbing the young prince's enjoyment."
"It's good to know. If you have anything to say, please tell me quickly." Chu Huai said impatiently.
"My young prince, this matter is of great importance. It is a subordinate who has been personally informed by Mr. Gu. I need to talk to you alone and not to listen to others." Li Yan had some embarrassment on his face.
"Gu Wenhui?" Upon hearing this, Chu Huai felt it was troublesome, but he still followed the instructions and asked the people in the courtyard to avoid him first.
Xiong Danshan on the side frowned and did not intend to leave.
"I have been ordered by the king to protect the young prince, and I will not leave him even half a step away."
"This" Li Yan hesitated for a moment.
Chu Huai nodded and said, "You don't have to worry about Governor Li. General Xiong is my father's confidant. There is nothing to avoid." Seeing this, Li Yan couldn't say anything more.
But Xiong Danshan caught the subtle changes in Li Yan's expression and couldn't help but said suspiciously: "Chief Li seems to be very reluctant for me to stay."
He looks majestic and rough, but his observation skills are unexpectedly meticulous.
Li Yan was shocked, but said calmly: "General Xiong, you are just following orders, and I am just following orders, so what's the problem?"
Xiong Danshan stopped talking, but his eyes had changed.
He believed in his intuition as a martial artist, but there was something wrong with Li Yan's reaction just now, which made him inexplicably alert.
Li Yan secretly sighed and it turned out not to be that simple.
I couldn't get some alone space with this young prince, and with all this procrastination, time was running out.
Therefore, he gave up his original plan.
"Chief Li, what news has come from my father's side?" Chu Huai couldn't help but become more impatient when he saw that Li Yan was late in getting to the point.
At this moment, a fierce killing sound suddenly came from outside the mansion. The noise was really loud, and Chu Huai was startled.
Xiong Danshan on the side almost subconsciously stood in front of Chu Huai to prevent any unexpected events.
"What happened outside?!" Chu Huai asked anxiously.
"I'm afraid there will be a night attack. My young prince, please go to the back room and rest first." Xiong Danshan said in a deep voice.
"Ah, okay!" Chu Huai couldn't care about anything else at the moment and hurriedly retreated to the room.
At the same time, the guards around the courtyard also gathered in various places in the inner courtyard to guard and protect the safety of the young prince.
"Go outside the house to find out the situation! If the situation is critical, release smoke bombs and summon the city defense camp!" After Chu Huai was settled, Xiong Danshan himself did not dare to leave the inner courtyard, and only asked his soldiers to find out the situation.
If it was really a night attacker, the other party who broke into the palace this time was most likely coming towards the young prince Chu Huai, and he could not leave Chu Huai's side at will.
"Does Governor Li know the situation outside the mansion?" Xiong Danshan suddenly looked at Li Yan, who was still calm in the courtyard, and said coldly.
He already suspected that Li Yan, who suddenly visited tonight, was the initiator of all this.
"Yeah, I know."
"Um?!"
Xiong Danshan didn't expect that Li Yan would directly admit the matter on the spot, and he didn't react for a while.
At this moment, the soldier he left outside the hospital suddenly fell in and fell to the ground.
When most of the guards in the mansion went outside to stop the night attackers, the few personal guards brought by Li Yan then forced their way in, which was unexpected.
Li Yan also quickly retreated at this time. Xiong Danshan quickly reacted and grabbed Li Yan, not wanting to let him retreat.
Xiong Danshan was truly an extreme martial artist. When he took action, the majestic power came over him instantly, making Li Yan realize that he had been overconfident just now!
If the opponent really wants to kill him, he may not be able to block Xiong Danshan's blow at close range.
Fortunately, at the critical moment, the few people he brought were not ordinary characters.
One of the guards jumped over him and stopped the rising Xiong Danshan with his arms.
"Yeah!" Xiong Danshan was surprised to be able to block his own punch.
There is no way that the other party is Li Yan, a mere bodyguard of the county guard.
Noticing that the opponent's head seemed to be hairless under his helmet, he couldn't help but said in a deep voice: "Which monk in the world is he who dares to interfere in government affairs?"
"The actions of the young prince during these days are outrageous and resentful. This poor monk is just here to do justice for heaven." Monk Houguang said to Amitabha Buddha slowly and said slowly.
He also has no intention of continuing to conceal his identity as a member of the Jianghu.
"Very good! You will all die tonight!" Xiong Danshan was so angry that he used his fists again and violently knocked back Monk Houguang.
"You who help the tyrants are the ones who deserve to be punished tonight!" Another man drew his sword and thrust straight at him. The sword light was so majestic and exquisite that Xiong Danshan had no choice but to draw his sword to face the enemy.
"Qilin Sword, Shen Linsheng!" Perhaps because this sword skill was so recognisable, Xiong Danshan knew the opponent's name at a glance.
"Hmph!" Shen Linsheng exchanged moves with him for several rounds before retreating to the side.
Xiong Danshan swept over the remaining people, all of whom had long and powerful auras, and were at least warriors with strength above the eighth realm.
Xiong Danshan knew that they had planned for tonight and were well prepared!
"Who is the mastermind behind you?!"
Xiong Danshan only felt that with Li Yan's status, there was a high probability that he would not be able to hire these masters.
There must be someone else behind them who is leading all of this.
As for doing justice for heaven and eliminating harm for the people, it's all nonsense and just shouting slogans.
To be able to have so many martial arts masters join forces, it must be driven by huge interests!
Some people don’t want young prince Chu Huai to survive tonight!
(End of chapter)