In an inn by the official road, the guards rested for a while. They sat around the stove, drinking hot tea and discussing the tracking operation they had just completed.
They found that although the tracking process was arduous and dangerous, they had to persevere given the current situation.
Finally, in a dark alley, the bodyguards moved like shadows through the narrow passage. They wore black uniforms and had cold expressions on their faces, as if they were the most ruthless killers in the world.
They discovered a suspicious trail, and the man in black looked very much like one of the assassins from that time.
"Captain, we've finally found him," a guard whispered, his eyes filled with excitement and tension.
The captain nodded; he knew this was their last chance, and they couldn't afford to miss it.
The guards immediately began their pursuit, carefully following the man in black, afraid of alerting him.
Their footsteps were so light they were almost inaudible, their eyes fixed intently ahead, afraid of missing a single detail. They traversed the narrow alleyways, rounding corner after corner, their hearts pounding and their breathing rapid.
As they drew ever closer to their goal, they knew they were on the verge of success.
However, when they reached an intersection, they suddenly discovered that the person had disappeared.
Their eyes were filled with disappointment and helplessness, as if they could already foresee the outcome of failure.
The captain frowned; he knew they couldn't give up, they had to continue the pursuit.
"Continue tracking," the captain ordered in a low voice.
The guards resumed their pursuit, continuing along the narrow passages of the alley, their footsteps becoming lighter and their breathing more even.
"Captain, he may have already discovered us," one of the guards whispered.
The captain nodded; he knew it was true, but he couldn't believe it.
"Have we failed?" one of the guards asked in a low voice.
The captain was silent for a moment, then shook his head. "No, we haven't failed yet." He said in a low voice, "We must go back and report, and tell the princess and the others about this as soon as possible."
The guards lowered their heads and silently followed their captain out of the alley.
Their faces were full of helplessness, but their eyes were still full of confidence.
The captain walked at the front, his face heavy with worry. He knew the importance of this mission; he knew they had come close to their objective, but they had failed. He sighed deeply, wondering if he would ever have such a good opportunity again.
In the narrow alley, the guards followed their captain. Their footsteps echoed through the alley, as if telling of their defeat and helplessness.
Finally, they emerged from the dark alley. Even though they hadn't found the person, they had done their best.
Xu Yuehuai had been searching the Prince's mansion for some time, hoping to find the traitors among the rebels, but the results disappointed her.
She dispatched wave after wave of secret guards to search, but found no trace of an internal traitor. She knew this matter would not be so easily uncovered.
Therefore, she told her guards, "Once something is done, it's impossible to erase all traces for no reason. Continue your investigation."
The second captain of the secret guards responded and then withdrew, leading his men to continue the investigation.
They carefully examined every corner, every room, every possible place. They even went to the Imperial Guard commander's room to inquire about his injuries.
The second captain of the secret guards arrived at the door of the Imperial Guard Commander's house and gently knocked.
The door opened, and a man dressed in Imperial Guard uniform stepped out. Upon seeing the Second Captain of the Secret Guard, he paused slightly, then respectfully asked, "What brings you here?"
The second captain of the secret guards smiled and said, "I've come to check on your injuries."
The commander of the Imperial Guards said with some surprise, "Ah? You've come to see me? That's wonderful."
The second captain of the secret guards nodded and went into the room.
The room was filled with the smell of medicine. The commander of the Imperial Guards lay on the bed, his face pale.
The second captain of the secret guards walked to the bedside and asked with concern, "How have you been feeling lately? Are you alright?"
The commander of the Imperial Guards shook his head and said, "It's nothing serious. He just needs some rest."
The captain of the secret guards nodded and said, "That's good. We are doing our best to hunt down those traitors, and we hope you can help us with our work."
The commander of the Imperial Guard nodded in agreement.
After the two talked for a while, the second captain of the secret guards left the house and continued to lead his team to search for the traitor.
However, things didn't go as planned, and there were still no other clues.
Just then, the captain of the secret guards returned to the palace with his men.
The captain of the secret guards immediately found Xu Yuehuai: "Your Highness, our search has revealed that those rebels are hiding in a particularly secret place."
"We encountered someone who looked very much like the person who tried to assassinate His Majesty before, but we lost track of him."
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai frowned, deep in thought, and after a moment said, "It seems they have now severed ties with the spies within the Prince's residence."
"As long as we guard the Prince's Mansion well during this period, those rebels will not be able to find out what's going on inside."
"You should add more people and investigate thoroughly."
The captain of the secret guards replied, "Yes!"
After saying that, the captain of the secret guards turned and left.
The next day, the captain of the secret guards and his men continued their search for the traitors. They were tasked with finding the rebels and were determined to wipe them out and restore peace to the capital.
The captain of the secret guards had a resolute expression and piercing eyes. He led his guards through the streets and alleys of the capital, searching for traces of the rebels.
They moved through the crowd, vigilantly observing everything around them, afraid of missing any suspicious detail.
Through their relentless pursuit, they finally found the hiding place of those who had betrayed the party.
A fierce battle was imminent. The captain of the secret guards gripped the longsword at his waist, his expression tense as he stared ahead. His eyes were firm and sharp, as if they could pierce through any obstacle.
The other guards were also ready for battle, their expressions solemn and their eyes sharp. They followed closely behind their captain, prepared to charge into the enemy ranks at any moment and engage in a life-or-death struggle.
"Go!" the captain of the secret guards shouted.
The battle horn had sounded, and the captain of the secret guards led his men in a swift charge into the enemy ranks. Wielding their longswords, they moved like tigers descending a mountain, fiercely slaying the enemy.
Amidst the flashing blades and splattering blood, screams of agony filled the air. The guards, each one fiercely brave, remained steadfast in their posts, fearlessly fighting the enemy.
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