Mo Yunhan raised an eyebrow.
"Are you going to perform the ancestral rites ahead of schedule?"
Jiang Qingwan didn't react for a moment.
After she came to her senses, she couldn't help but roll her eyes at him.
"I want to see what treasures are inside the imperial tomb that warrant such a grand display."
Mo Yunhan had no interest in the treasure.
After a moment's recollection, he said, "There's nothing special about it. My father once said that there is a Nine Dragons Formation at the deepest part of the imperial mausoleum, which is related to the dragon vein and national fortune of the Great Zhou. I suppose that's what the remnants of the Great Sui were after."
Jiang Qingwan understood.
"No wonder the emperor is furious. May I go and see him?"
Just as Mo Yunhan was about to answer, a commotion suddenly arose outside, indicating that something had happened.
The two of them immediately came out.
Then Ye Qi was seen arguing with someone.
Jiang Qingwan was surprised.
"Ye Qi, has the Prince's mansion been reopened?"
Ye Qi immediately pushed aside the guards who were blocking his way and stepped forward to salute.
"Your Highness, it's so good that you're alright. Something terrible has happened in the manor. You and the Princess should go back quickly."
It is impossible for the emperor to break his promise if he has not arrived within three days.
Jiang Qingwan really couldn't guess what else might happen.
Moreover, given Akamori's speed, he should have already returned to the palace.
Since Mo Yunhan is unharmed, even if the emperor wanted to make things difficult for the Ninth Prince's Mansion, he would definitely wait for them to return and would never act prematurely.
She asked in a deep voice, "Explain yourself clearly, what exactly happened?"
Ye Qi was so anxious that sweat beaded on his forehead, and he no longer cared about the occasion.
"The young master was arrested at Huguo Temple on suspicion of murdering the Empress Dowager. It was also said that... it was said that the Princess Consort was behind it all. The Prince's mansion, which had already been unsealed, was sealed off again. Yan Yunqing personally led a team to Xuanling Mountain to arrest the Princess Consort. They should be arriving soon."
He had barely finished speaking.
Then another guard hurried over.
"My lord, the Imperial Guards have come to deliver an imperial decree!"
The deputy generals and several commanders of the surrounding spirit guards all stared at Mo Yunhan and his companions with predatory eyes.
They heard everything Ye Qi said clearly.
Ye Qi cautiously drew his longsword, but was stopped by Jiang Qingwan.
“I’m not afraid of being confronted for things I didn’t do. Since the Ninth Prince’s Mansion is already suspected, taking action now will only make things worse.”
The lieutenant stepped forward and bowed.
"Your Highness is very righteous. We are of humble status and our martial arts skills are far inferior to those of His Highness the Ninth Prince. Please, Your Highness and Your Highness, do not make things difficult for us."
Several commanders and their guards followed suit, bowing to make their stance clear.
At this moment, Yan Yunqing had already led the Imperial Guards in.
Seeing that Mo Yunhan was also there, Yan Yunqing cupped her hands in greeting.
"Greetings, Your Highness the Ninth Prince."
After speaking, he straightened up and raised the emperor's golden token high.
"By imperial decree, arrest the suspect Jiang Qingwan and bring her to the palace immediately without delay. Anyone who obstructs her will be punished on the spot for treason."
The Imperial Guards behind him had already taken out heavy iron shackles.
Ye Qi was furious.
"The matter is not yet settled, yet Commander Yan is already in a hurry to use torture instruments. Isn't that going too far in humiliating?"
Yan Yunqing snorted coldly with a dark and gloomy face.
"Are you going to defy the imperial decree?"
Ye Qi choked.
He is not afraid of death.
We can't let the Ninth Prince's Mansion be implicated.
Jiang Qingwan sighed softly.
“I am just a woman, and I can’t run away, so let’s skip the torture instruments. I’ll go with you.”
She took a step forward as she spoke.
Yan Yunqing slightly raised her eyes.
The guard beside him immediately threw over the shackles he was holding.
It crashed to the ground with a thud, revealing the cinnabar-painted runes on it.
"His Majesty knows you possess some esoteric Taoist arts. These shackles were prepared especially for you. Please take them."
Little Red bared its teeth and darted out, roaring at Yan Yunqing.
An arrow shot through the air, aiming straight for the red fox's face.
The next moment, however, he was caught by someone with his bare hands and thrown back. A scream was heard from the crowd, and a guard fell to the ground with the arrow he had just shot embedded in his chest, lifeless.
All the Imperial Guards raised their weapons.
Mo Yunhan casually patted his sleeves, turned around and stood in front of Jiang Qingwan and Xiao Hong, his deep, narrow black eyes looking down at the opposite side with disdain.
"My queen is not someone you can bully."
Yan Yunqing slowly tightened his grip on the sword hilt, his eyes filled with chilling murderous intent.
"Your Highness, are you going to openly defy the imperial decree?"
Mo Yunhan glanced down at the iron shackles beside his feet and chuckled very softly.
"I've resisted, what can you do to me?"
The last syllable of his voice was slightly raised, and his eyes had already lifted.
The bloodthirsty killings were on full display.
"Kill me? That depends on whether you have the right!"
He gathered his inner strength in his palm, and the sword at the waist of the deputy general of the Spirit Guard flew into his hand.
Jiang Qingwan reached out and grabbed his sleeve.
Just as I was about to offer some advice, I heard him speak calmly.
"As long as I live, no one in this world can take your life. This is my promise to you, and it will always stand."
The blade hummed, and the next moment, Mo Yunhan suddenly raised his hand and swung it out.
The powerful internal force transformed into countless swords and blades, sweeping across the area.
The screams of the Imperial Guards echoed from the front.
When the energy array dissipated, only Yan Yunqing remained standing in the same spot.
However, he also took a half step back.
He planted his long sword on the ground, clearly demonstrating his full strength in defending himself.
At this moment, his heart was filled with turbulent waves.
Three months ago, he had fought Mo Yunhan at the palace's martial arts arena.
The two exchanged a hundred moves, but neither could gain the upper hand.
At that time, Mo Yunhan did not possess the skill he has now.
How could it have become so terrifying in just three months?
He suppressed the churning blood in his chest.
"Ninth Prince, how will you explain your actions to the Emperor today!"
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