The Blade-Wielding Legend-Chapter 1329 - 689: Sleepless Night in the Capital (Part 2)
News has already come from the main hall, not a single person from the "Pantao Conference" survived.
The previous mysterious master has disappeared without a trace again.
This Yu Wenhai is Kong Hui's disciple; he must know a lot of information.
Phew~
Suddenly, a fierce wind wrapped in darkness dissipated in the air.
Li Yan pushed open the small window in the pavilion, leapt out, and landed steadily, "Old Sha, in Anqing Alley."
Upon hearing this, Sha Lifei immediately understood and ran outside with Lv San.
Li Yan sent him, surely to find Wuleji's corpse.
After all, the opponent is a yin criminal master, might have valuable items on him, and his head has to be handed over to Hu Yuanyuan of the Five Immortals Sect.
Luo Mingzi knew clearly and didn't bother to respond, he said in a deep voice, "Did you sense any master just now?"
"Detected him."
Li Yan's expression was solemn, "He's a yin criminal, but he has a National Sacrificial Divine Artifact on him, and the Hook Paper can't locate him."
His Hook Paper is embedded with the mysterious Jade Plate left by Yin Changsheng, with strong detection abilities.
If it weren't for this, even the opponent's aura could not be sensed.
"Could it be Zhao Qingxu?" Luo Mingzi asked in a low voice.
"Possibly."
Li Yan nodded, "The opponent seized the right moment to act when I commanded the Yin Bureau Soldiers, indicating he knows me well. Even if it's not Zhao Qingxu, it might be Mr. Lan Du, Kong Hui."
While speaking, he looked at Yu Wenhai on the ground, "Quickly interrogate this person, maybe there will be discoveries…"
Rumble!
At this moment, the sound of hoofbeats echoed through the street along with an angry shout:
"What are you doing, rebelling?!"
"Get out!"
The originally open gate of the Prince Mansion shattered with a loud crash.
A team of Black Armor Iron Cavalry charged through the mansion gate, flooding into the Prince Mansion.
Each member of these Black Armor Iron Cavalry had a fierce aura, grasped long spears and blades, and wore a cold expression.
At a glance, they were elite soldiers from the army, with a presence stronger than the Captain Bureau forces.
The leader, around fifty years old, had sharp features, a full beard, an arrow scar crossing from the brow to the cheekbone, wore a Mountain Pattern Armor, and had an imperial bestowed "Huben" saber at his waist, his armor shimmering coldly in the moonlight.
"Luo Mingzi!"
After glancing around, his eyes immediately filled with blood, and he roared, "Who gave you the courage to bring troops to blood-wash the Prince Mansion?!"
Li Yan frowned slightly, his hand moved toward the flintlock at his waist.
The reason Prince Ying Mansion operates so freely in the Capital, firstly is because the Emperor cherishes old times, and secondly due to its deep military connections.
After Prince Ying returned from battle, he died early, but many of his subordinates now held high ranks and power.
Luo Mingzi, seeing Li Yan's fierce expression, quickly pressed down his hand and whispered, "This is Yan Tieshan, Left Governor of Five Armies Commander's Mansion."
Upon hearing this, Li Yan snorted coldly and refrained from taking action.
The Five Armies Commander's Mansion is responsible for commanding troops, operations, and managing the garrison, nominally balancing power with the Ministry of War.
Being the Left Governor theoretically means being the highest military commander in the court.
Of course, with the concentration of imperial power and balance, it had become a mere title after the Northern Border war.
But even so, it must be held by individuals with noble or extraordinary battle achievements.
Yan Tieshan was a subordinate of Prince Ying during the Northern Border war.
Such a person cannot be randomly killed.
After calming him, Luo Mingzi turned around and saluted, speaking neither humbly nor arrogantly:
"I was ordered to investigate the Prince Ying Mansion's collusion with the 'Pantao Conference' cult case."
"Nonsense!"
Yan Tieshan's horsewhip pointed at the corpses on the ground, "I only see the Captain Bureau slaughtering royal relatives! Deploying troops without authorization, destroying the Prince Mansion privately, is no different from treason!"
Then he turned to order: "Arrest them all, I will immediately report to His Majesty, Luo Mingzi colluding with remnants of the Maitreya Sect, falsely transmitting imperial orders with the intention to overthrow the state!"
While speaking, he glanced at Li Yan and others, "These pugilistic world ruffians, treat them as accomplices in rebellion!"
Woosh!
His subordinates swiftly raised their long spears.
The Captain Bureau forces, of course, would not let themselves be captured, and directly raised their crossbow arrows and firearms.
As the standoff persisted, a burst of laughter was suddenly heard:
"Governor Yan, such authority you have!"
National Academy Sacrificial Officer Zou Yanli staggered in, holding a wine pot, and angrily shouted, "I participated in capturing the demons and quelling the chaos, do you also plan to accuse me of treason?"
Yan Tieshan frowned, snorted coldly, "If guilty, His Majesty will deal with it, but slaughtering Prince Ying Mansion is unacceptable."
He naturally knew this, Prince Ying Mansion surely had problems.
But to openly attack the mansion and kill, wouldn't it ravage the dignity of their military lineage?
Clatter~
At this time, dense footsteps sounded outside the Prince Ying Mansion door once again.
This time, even more soldiers flooded in, wearing golden armor with red plumes on their helms.
Imperial Forest Army?
Seeing this, Yan Tieshan's heart sank, but he maintained a poker face, saying in a deep voice: "General Liu arrived at the perfect time, these people slaughtered the Prince Mansion as if rebelling, arrest them quickly..."
"Governor Yan!"
The leading middle-aged general twitched his eye corner, coldly said, "What are you doing here, don't act recklessly."
While speaking, he took out a Token from his chest.
Upon seeing it, Yan Tieshan's face drastically changed.
On the Token, it prominently bore the words "As if I am personally present". 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎
His face paled slightly, pursing his lips, "Is this the Emperor's intention?"
"Governor Yan, don't think too much."
The leading middle-aged general said in a deep voice, "The matter with Prince Ying Mansion is bigger than you think, His Majesty stated that anyone colluding with them, even the Crown Prince, should be arrested immediately, do you intend to obstruct?"
Upon hearing these words, Yan Tieshan closed his mouth immediately.
He resided on the nearby street, though grateful to the old Prince Ying, he knew the current Prince Ying Mansion involved troublesome matters.
Among these, it also related to the struggle between the Sea Opening Sect and local factions.
Although invited, he only sent congratulatory gifts and did not attend the banquet.
Upon discovering the Prince Ying Mansion under attack, he hurriedly led his subordinates.
Initially assuming it was merely a matter with the Jinghai Gang, now things seemed troublesome.
Luo Mingzi recognized Yan Tieshan's lack of involvement, thus ceased to pay him attention and instead turned to salute the Imperial Forest Army general, "General Liu, the 'Pantao Conference' members have been silenced, please take control of the mansion while we search for clues."
General Liu didn't waste words, directly turned and gave orders.
As the Imperial Forest Army charged into various courtyards, he shook his head slightly, speaking quietly, "Who is involved, so I can prepare."
This task wasn't solitary, tonight the entire Imperial Forest Army was deployed, along with the Imperial Guard ready to act at any moment, once attaining the list, they would immediately control and capture the relevant personnel.
Luo Mingzi then responsively saluted, "Vice Minister of Ministry of Revenue Zhou Mingyuan, the wife of the Salt Transport Envoy, Honorable Anping..."
Upon hearing, General Liu drew a sharp breath, cautiously asked, "All dead?"
"All dead."
Luo Mingzi sighed helplessly, "They ate something resembling Gu Poison, and it was detonated by a master…"
General Liu upon hearing this, sighed towards the sky, "Tonight, the matters have escalated greatly."
And beside him, Left Governor Yan Tieshan was already drenched in cold sweat…
......
The morning bell shattered the thin mist, as the Capital awakened amidst the scent of blood.
The blue stones of Vermilion Bird Street were still coated with night dew, as early-rising vegetable vendors set up their stalls, only to see squads of Golden Armor Imperial Forest Army marching out from alleys, their iron boots causing the window lattice along the street to tremble and shake.
The elderly man selling steamed cakes huddled his neck and mumbled, "Gosh, is this the end of an era…"
Last night, Prince Ying Mansion burned fiercely, and several residences of dignitaries were sealed.
Later, not only the Imperial Forest Army, but also the Imperial Guard became involved.
The Imperial Guard is responsible for ceremonial protection and Capital security.
The Imperial Forest Army is tasked with defending the Imperial City.
In fact, the Imperial Guard is part of the Imperial Forest Army.
The matter pertains to Great Xuan's military system reform, still somewhat unclear, often requiring mutual mobilization.
Nonetheless, they were all the Emperor's personal army, independent of the Ministry of War and the Five Armies Commander's Mansion.
Ordinary issues are never bothered.
Now fully deployed, naturally causing rampant rumors.
In the streets, people were saying all sorts of things, like Prince Ying rebelling, the Emperor planning to kill old ministers.
Yet the officials in the capital knew another truth.
Last night's actions indicated the Emperor didn't trust any of them.
Their information was more connected than ordinary people, quickly grasping the reason.
The matter with "Pantao Conference" surprised many, and frightened others.
And the name of Twelve Primordial Spirits also spread throughout the Capital…
