The regent of the Great Wei was personally present to help them arrest traitors, so the emperor had no reason not to allow him into the palace.
The imperial decree was passed down, and the guards everywhere eagerly awaited to see the regent of the great nation in all his glory.
However, only a few people saw a fleeting afterimage; the speed was so fast that it was impossible to notice if one was not paying attention.
By the time they realized what was happening, someone had entered the palace and was sending a message back. By then, Shi Yan had already captured the person and brought them to the banquet.
No one saw how he got there; it was as if he teleported.
Once he stood still, everyone in the hall turned their gaze to him, his black robes covering him from head to toe.
Those sitting in front could see that beneath his hood were sharp, angular eyebrows, deep phoenix eyes, thick, curled long eyelashes, and features as exquisite as jade carvings and snow sculptures.
Despite having a feminine appearance, she doesn't exude any effeminacy; instead, she radiates a sharp and authoritative aura.
Her jawline was smooth, her skin was fair and flawless, showing no signs of aging, but her noble and composed demeanor revealed that she was over thirty.
Ye Zhen also looked at him.
It was late.
Just like what she saw in her dream.
Shi Yan released the person in his grasp, raised his hand to remove his hood, and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to the emperor. "I, Shi Yan of Dayuan, have long admired Brother Xie's wisdom. It is an honor to meet you!"
Beneath the hood was a head of silver hair. The emperor was slightly taken aback for a moment and quickly said, "Brother Shi, you have come from afar. You must be tired from your journey. Please sit down!"
The Crown Prince mentioned that Yan Ke is Ye Zhen's biological father and future in-law, so he should not be neglected.
When the emperor spoke, Chen Banjun personally led people to add a seat for Ye Zhen.
Shi Yan nodded, turned to Ye Zhen, looked up and patted her head, "Good girl, come sit with your father, your older sister will take care of the rest."
His voice was deep and resonant.
Ye Zhen froze.
He calls himself "father," does that mean he's acknowledging her?
He even touched her head, and the feeling was different from when her master or Xie Tingzhou touched her head.
Ye Zhen couldn't quite put her finger on what was different, but she knew that her eyes suddenly felt incredibly hot and she felt incredibly wronged.
For a moment, I didn't know how to react.
She sat down in her seat as if she were a wooden doll, led by Shi Yan.
Everyone in the hall was looking at the father and daughter. Some were amazed by Shi Yan's appearance, while others envied Ye Zhen.
They had heard Shi Yan's words clearly; he referred to himself as "father," and he didn't even glance at Ye Wantang.
Putting aside the power of the Great Wei, just considering Shi Yan's ability to teleport instantly, who would dare to disrespect Ye Zhen in the future?
He has powerful backing; didn't you see the Regent personally leading Ye Zhen to his seat?
Shi Yan, receiving everyone's gaze, raised his eyes and glanced at them indifferently, then slowly called out, "Wu Xia."
Shi Wuxia chuckled helplessly, and brought Ye Yunheng, whose bones had been crushed and whose acupoints had been sealed, closer to Ye Wantang, "Ye Wantang, do you still recognize your brother?"
Everyone's attention then shifted from Shi Yan and Ye Zhen to Ye Yunheng.
When Ye Jinghong was alive, Ye Yunheng would return to the capital almost every year. As he was the only nephew Ye Jinghong had taken with him, he attended many banquets.
Many people in the hall recognized him.
The emperor naturally recognized him as well. "Ye Yunheng, tell me the truth about what happened in that battle back then."
In fact, the fact that he is still alive speaks volumes.
Ye Yunheng was originally captured by Xie Tingzhou's men and sent to the capital. However, a few days ago, Shi Yan suddenly appeared like a ghost and snatched him away from Xie Tingzhou's men.
As soon as he fell into Shi Yan's hands, his martial arts were destroyed and his bones were broken. He hadn't had a drop of water for the past few days and had been teleported by Shi Yan by his belt. It was incredibly difficult for him, and he had vomited up all his bile.
Even now, once inside the hall, he is still dizzy and unable to speak.
Shi Wuxia knew his adoptive father's temperament; he was already being lenient by not killing Ye Yunheng, and there was no way he would give him any food.
They had no choice but to have someone feed him a glass of water and wait for him to recover and speak.
Ye Wantang went from shock to anger. She was shocked that her brother was still alive, and she was angry because the fact that her brother was alive exposed her identity, which allowed Shi Wuxia to plot against her.
It's all because of her brother that she's been dragged down. Why should he live? Wouldn't it be better for him to just die in battle with Ye Jinghong?
Meanwhile, in the Prime Minister's residence...
The man in black looked anxious. "It's bad, Your Excellency! Ye Yunheng has been arrested!"
He swallowed hard. "It was Regent Shi Yan of the Great Wei who personally arrested him."
Upon learning the news, he personally went to the city gate to wait. Shi Yan's speed was incredibly fast; even the fastest light-footed martial artist he had ever seen couldn't match him by a fraction.
There was no way to take Ye Yunheng away from him.
He could only rush over to inform Prime Minister Li, in case he accidentally revealed the Prime Minister's identity...
Prime Minister Li has been claiming illness these days, so he naturally did not attend tonight's palace banquet.
The unease of these past few days reached its peak when he heard what the man in black said.
He jumped up from his chair. "Why is Shi Yan here?"
When messengers arrived from the Great Wei, Shi Yan completely ignored Xie Tingzhou's men.
That means they don't acknowledge Ye Jinghong and her daughter. How come they've suddenly arrived so quickly, before their people have even reached the capital?
Did I not know that at the time?
Just as I was thinking this, someone else came in and told me what had happened at the banquet.
Li Heng swayed slightly.
Ye Wantang, that idiot!
She actually revealed her identity; just how stupid could she be to do that?
From this perspective, Shi Wuxia was clearly helping Ye Zhen, and what she did earlier was just an act.
Anxiety welled up in Li Xiang's eyes.
After a moment's thought, he handed a jade pendant to the man in black, saying, "Send it to the palace and find a way to let him see it."
The man in black felt a little more at ease when he saw the jade pendant.
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