Chapter 31: Martial Law in Northern Frontier City
Except for Mo Ruyan and Lai Yang, everyone else was released after a thorough body search, and their weapons were returned to them.
They turned around and looked deeply at Mo Ruyan, a trace of struggle and reluctance flashing across their faces, but they did not linger too long in the latter's determined eyes, and rode their horses at full speed towards the direction of Beijiang City.
Only by returning to Beijiang City can they find a way to rescue Mo Ruyan from Wan Yunxiang.
Otherwise, based on their strength, they would never be a match for Wan Yunxiang.
Wan Yunxiang is no ordinary person as he can sit in the position of commander-in-chief of the Forbidden Martial Guard. Even Lord Mo dare not be careless here.
The Forbidden Weapon Guard is the knife in Yan Chengtian’s hand, the sharpest knife that can chop into pieces everything that stands in his way!
Lai Yang moved closer to Mo Ruyan. She kept her hands stiff and didn't dare to let go. She was worried that Wan Yunxiang would go back on his word before everyone left.
"Ruyan, that's enough, let it go." Lai Yang said softly.
Mo Ruyan looked at Lai Yang, hesitated for a moment, slowly removed the jade hairpin from her snow-white neck, and then fell weakly into his arms.
Lai Yang took advantage of the situation to support Mo Ruyan and took her to sit next to the carriage. At the same time, he whispered, "Are you really going to take them to find the tiger talisman and silver armor order in Beijiang City?"
Mo Ruyan did not answer him, but asked back: "Aren't you afraid of death? How dare you take that pill? You could have found a way to escape, there's no need to die with me."
"In that situation, do I have any choice?" Lai Yang spread his hands.
He would not tell Mo Ruyan that perhaps the Heart-Eroding Pill had no effect on him.
Even if there is, it will definitely not be fatal. As long as there is enough time, he will be able to solve the problem of the Heart-Eroding Pill sooner or later.
Because once he says it, it is equivalent to exposing his own trump card. The more people know it, the easier it is to reveal the flaws.
To deceive the enemy, you must first deceive your own people.
This is a truth he learned from a book in his previous life.
"I'm sorry, I've dragged you down." Mo Ruyan's beautiful eyes were filled with tears and her expression was full of guilt.
"Don't cry, do what you should do, don't worry, we will be safe."
Seeing this, Lai Yang reached out and wiped away the tears from Mo Ruyan's eyes, and spoke in a gentle tone.
Mo Ruyan just thought that the other person's words were comforting her, and she cried even more sadly.
Now that they have fallen into Wan Yunxiang's hands, it will be almost impossible for them to return to Beijiang City.
Her fate would probably be to be placed under house arrest in the imperial city, to be monitored and become a princess in name only.
Until Lord Mo’s rebellion was realized.
Otherwise, Beijiang City would be suppressed and taken back by the Great Yan Dynasty, and their entire family would be killed and beheaded.
Either they use her as a hostage to force her father to surrender, or they behead her to weaken the morale of the Northern Frontier City.
Whatever the outcome, her fate was sealed.
She doesn't regret it.
Because she is the princess of Beijiang City and the daughter of King Tongwu, Mo Shenjun, everything she does is for the people of Beijiang City.
If she had to say who the only person she felt sorry for was, it would be the young man in front of her.
She really didn't intend to drag him into the vortex of struggle and make both him and herself victims.
After a while, Mo Ruyan's emotions gradually stabilized.
At this time, Wan Yunxiang came over, looked down at Mo Ruyan and Lai Yang, and said calmly: "Uncle Wan has already fulfilled your request. Now it's your turn to fulfill your promise. Tell me, where did you hide the tiger talisman and silver armor order of Beijiang City?"
Mo Ruyan stood up, with a hint of nervousness and determination in her beautiful eyes, and said in a hoarse voice: "Half a month ago, I hid them on the way here. I don't know exactly where, but I still remember what the place looks like. If you want them, you have to come back with me to find them."
"I can go with you to look for it, but I will only give you one month. If you can't find what I want within one month, he will die because of you."
Wan Yunxiang pointed at Lai Yang next to him with a stern and serious expression on his face, indicating that he was not joking.
Mo Ruyan was dissatisfied and said, "I was in the carriage the whole time before, and I have no idea what the road was like. How can I lead you to find the things within a month? I need at least half a year to be sure!"
"We don't have that much time to accompany you. Besides, isn't there someone here? Even if you don't remember, he always remembers."
As he spoke, Wan Yunxiang looked at Lai Yang again, with a look that was three parts indifference, three parts inquiry, and four parts threat.
"I can see that you are a sensible person. Take the princess to find the whereabouts of the thing within a month. Otherwise, even if I want to spare your life and let you serve the Forbidden Martial Guard, you will die in my hands."
Lai Yang was silent for a while, then slowly said, "I remember the way we came here, I can lead you there."
"Haha, my previous promise is still valid. As long as you lead us to get the tiger talisman and silver armor order of Beijiang City, I will let you go. In addition, I can recommend you to the Forbidden Guards and give you an official position. Not only can you enjoy the preferential treatment and resources of the court, but you will also receive a generous salary every month. This is an opportunity that many people would beg for. It depends on whether you know how to cherish it."
If you hit him with a stick, you will get a date. He will be choked to death by the big pie he drew.
If he had not seen the style of the Imperial Guards, he might have considered getting a job in the imperial court and living a life of free food and drink.
Unfortunately, there are no ifs in the world.
A month’s period is neither long nor short.
It is enough to greatly improve his strength.
By then, it will be uncertain who is the prey, who is the hunter, and who kills whom.
Afterwards, Wan Yunxiang dismissed the troops and asked them to return to their respective barracks, and only took the Forbidden Guards with him on the journey.
Mo Ruyan sat back in the carriage. She was no longer protected by her personal maid, but was monitored by a female forbidden guard.
Yang Kuan was no longer the driver of the carriage, and the people driving it became the Imperial Guards.
Lai Yang was trapped between the two men. If he dared to have any thought of escaping, the people around him would kill him without hesitation.
Both of them were tightly controlled. The only thing to be thankful for was that Wan Yunxiang did not put shackles on them, otherwise they might not be used to being restrained.
In the following days, Lai Yang not only gave directions to everyone and went into the city to eat and rest, but also spent the rest of his time practicing the Breath-Retaining and Returning to the Origin Technique.
Because he was under close surveillance by everyone, he could not find any opportunity to practice swordsmanship, and could only focus on improving his internal strength, any improvement would be helpful.
On the other side, the Silver Armor Army returned to Beijiang City smoothly and was no longer hindered by the officers and soldiers.
When they returned to Prince Wu's Palace and told everyone the news, Mo Ruyan's mother suddenly fell ill due to anger.
Soon, the gate of Prince Wu's palace was closed, and all outside visitors were declined.
Then, the entire Beijiang City was placed under martial law.
It seems like a storm is brewing.
(End of this chapter)
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