A Cai's work: The Emperor's Phoenix: The Godly Doctor and the Abandoned Concubine ... Volume 1 1963 I want the body alive, and the body dead
After confirming that the clue about Madam Min was correct, the Ghost King, who had been hiding overseas, finally couldn't hold back and decided to come out in person to capture Madam Min, seize the treasures of the previous dynasty, occupy the Kyushu continent in one fell swoop, and restore the glory of his ancestors.
"Are you sure about the news that Madam Min is in the Dongling Temple?" The Ghost King was wearing a mask of an evil ghost, so his appearance could not be seen. One could only guess from his exposed hands that he was not very old.
"In reply to your Majesty, I have confirmed it." The man with tumors all over his face walked out and knelt at the feet of the Ghost King.
"Very good." The Ghost King's tone was slow. Not the leisurely, aristocratic slowness of the Ninth Prince, but rather a somewhat deliberate tone. He used this slow and low voice deliberately to oppress his subordinates.
"Who found out the news about Liancheng?" The Ghost King asked one more question at this time, just to be safe, so as to avoid the hard work of several generations from being destroyed due to a momentary negligence.
"In reply to Your Majesty, it was Crazy Sanniang." It was still the man with the wart on his face who answered.
Bu Jingyun is not a fool. On the contrary, he has learned a lot of tricks by following the Ninth Prince. Naturally, he will not expose himself and let the people in the Hundred Ghosts Palace discover his difference.
"Where is the person?" the ghost king asked again. After hearing the tumor man say "dead," the ghost king put aside his doubts and asked again: "Besides you, is there anyone else who knows about this?"
"No." The man with the tumor said with certainty. The Ghost King did not continue to ask questions. He signaled the man with the tumor to leave and called in the Ghost Doctor's apprentice and the man with the big ears: "Are you sure that Nanling Jinfan is dead?"
"In reply to your Majesty, I am sure." The ghost doctor's apprentice did not dare to be presumptuous in front of the Ghost King and maintained a humble attitude.
"Have you seen his body with your own eyes? Have you examined his body?" The Ghost King asked again. This time, the Ghost Doctor's apprentice did not dare to answer, but lowered his head and remained silent. The Ghost King pressed him, and the Ghost Doctor's apprentice whispered, "Nanling is well guarded. Your subordinates..."
Before he could finish, the Ghost King interrupted him and said, "So, it is gone?"
"Yes." The ghost doctor's apprentice's thin body was trembling, and his lips were bleeding from biting them.
"Idiot." The Ghost King was furious and fluttered his robe. The Ghost Doctor's apprentice was thrown dozens of meters away as if he had lost weight. He stopped falling when he hit the wall and fell heavily.
The ghost doctor's apprentice spat out a mouthful of blood, but he didn't dare to wipe it off. He quickly knelt on the ground and said, "Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
"Forgive me? How can I let you go? I have reminded you again and again that Nanling Jinfan is cunning and sinister. You must see his corpse with your own eyes before you can determine whether he is dead or alive. What is the result? You actually turned a deaf ear to my words?" The Ghost King emphasized the last three words, as if he wanted to eat someone.
The ghost doctor's apprentice begged for mercy again and again: "Wang, Master has used a hidden move, no one can solve it, Nanling Jinfan will definitely die."
"Really?" The Ghost King said contemptuously, "If your master was really that powerful, he wouldn't have been forced to flee overseas, and he wouldn't have died in Xiling after just one move."
The Ghost King was furious and wanted to tear the man in front of him to pieces.
As long as Nanling Jinfan is alive, the location of the Palace of Hundred Ghosts will no longer be a secret. If Nanling Jinfan reveals the location of the Palace of Hundred Ghosts, they will not even have their last way of retreat.
"King, Master will definitely not make any mistakes this time." The ghost doctor's apprentice assured him again and again. Although the Ghost King was angry, things had come to this point and it would be useless even if he killed the man in front of him.
“Let’s go to Nanling again. I’ll want to see him alive or dead.” Even if everyone in the world said that Nanling Jinfan was dead, the Ghost King would not believe it until he saw Nanling Jinfan’s corpse.
The Palace of Hundred Ghosts is their last refuge, and the Ghost King has to be cautious.
The Ghost Doctor's apprentice was dissatisfied and wanted to go to Dongling to compete with Feng Qingchen. However, when he met the Ghost King's sinister eyes, the Ghost Doctor's apprentice dared not say a word and could only say yes weakly.
"Get out." The Ghost King waved his hand, and a strong wind hit the ghost doctor's apprentice, knocking him flying out and colliding with the person who had just come in.
When these people saw the miserable condition of the ghost doctor's apprentice, they dared not say a word or offer a helping hand. They only thought in their hearts: No wonder the king came in person. The king's martial arts have improved. Looking around the world, I'm afraid no one can be the king's opponent!
In order to sneak into Dongling and successfully take Madam Min away, the Ghost King summoned all his subordinates in Jiuzhou Continent, unfolded the defense map of Dongling Imperial City, and told them his own arrangements, down to the exact time, position, and what to do.
The Ghost King did not choose to take action at night. He chose to take action during the day, during the grand court meeting in Dongling.
The Ninth Prince's absence from the capital did not delay the court meetings in Dongling. There was a small court meeting every three days and a large court meeting every five days, without stopping for one day.
During the grand court meeting, all civil and military officials and the little emperor were discussing state affairs in the main hall. Ordinary people could not enter. The Ghost King chose to take action at this moment because he took advantage of the fact that Wang Jinling could not receive news from the temple and could not send reinforcements to the temple in time.
"The royal temple is heavily guarded. In addition to the three thousand imperial guards guarding outside, there are hundreds of secret guards secretly. Each of these secret guards is extraordinary, and ordinary guards are no match for them. In addition... there are four palace maids beside Madam Min. These four palace maids are all masters of the inner palace. You cannot confront them head-on." The Ghost King has all kinds of talents under his command, so it is not difficult to find out the layout of the temple in advance.
"In addition to these people, the old monks in the temple should not be underestimated. I have arranged for people to transfer most of the monks away on the pretext of performing rituals. The remaining monks are thieves, so you take your men to hold them back."
“After entering the temple, we will first capture Empress Dowager Xie and the concubines. These concubines can be used as hostages to prevent the guards from acting rashly. The secret guards will be dealt with by you, Xie Laojiu, and I will take care of the four palace maids.” The Ghost King pointed his finger at the small cottage where Madam Min was temporarily living, and this was their ultimate goal.
Retracting his hand, the Ghost King's eyes fell on an old man with a wretched appearance, and he said in a serious tone: "Lu Laoer, remember, the riots created at the city gate must not be less than two quarters of an hour. Even if you die, you must hold out for me for two quarters of an hour."
Lu Lao Er was the master of the machinery that built the chariot for Ye Ye. It was most appropriate for him to create a commotion at the city gate and attract Dong Ling's attention.
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. I will never let you down." Lu Laoer patted his chest like a man, his eyes rolling around. Even though they had been colleagues for decades and knew Lu Laoer's character well, they couldn't bear to look at him when they saw him like this.
How could this person be so despicable and vulgar? No wonder he has such ability but is not valued. He looks so shameful.
"Very good." The Ghost King looked at his subordinates with satisfaction. Thinking of the treasures of the previous dynasty that were about to be obtained, the Ghost King said with great pride: "After this battle, all of you will be heroes. I have a share of the treasures of the previous dynasty, and you will definitely have a share. When I rule the world, you will be heroes of the founding of the country. In the future, you will enjoy endless wealth and glory, and you will have all the beauties in the world to your heart's content. No one will dare to look down on you anymore."
"Long live our king, and he will rule the country for thousands of years." These words made the blood of the people in the Hundred Ghosts Palace boil. Everyone's eyes lit up, and they couldn't wait to fight and destroy Dongling to the ground...