The Tianyun Sect's control over Moon City can actually be traced back ten years.
The previous two Moon City officials, as well as the current governor and city lord, were all locals of Moon City.
Fu Lixing himself was not actually aware of whether they had been persecuted by the Tianyun Sect in Yuecheng.
He was transferred to Yuecheng as governor six years ago, and within a year he discovered that something was wrong with Yuecheng.
Five years ago, he went out of the city to suppress bandits and disappeared without a trace until today when Ning Yao rescued him from the dungeon of the Tianyun Sect.
Ultimately, he didn't know much about Moon City and the Heavenly Cloud Sect.
Ning Yao stepped forward and analyzed the specific situation, but she still did not get any useful answers regarding the current situation in Yuecheng.
After Fu Lixing disappeared, only two of the three officials of Yuecheng remained.
Now that the enemy has invaded and massacred the city, although the people have long since fled, the two remaining officials are still guarding the city.
It was precisely because of this that they were massacred by the enemy and died for their city.
Everyone was puzzled: if the officials were colluding with the Tianyun Sect, why didn't the Tianyun Sect come to their rescue when the incident occurred?
If the officials did not collude with the Tianyun Sect, then why has news about Yuecheng never been able to get out?
In the end, there are only two possible outcomes.
First, either the officials in the Tianyun Sect had already become pawns when the enemy invaded.
Secondly, what prevented news from Yuecheng from spreading was not the officials, but the Tianyun Sect. The Tianyun Sect intercepted every letter, and it was these letters that caused Fu Lixing to disappear for five years.
However, now that all the officials are dead, the only person left in the Tianyun Sect is the half-dead sect leader.
It's not easy to find out the truth.
"Second brother, do you know where those people who were rescued are from?" Fu Liyuan asked.
Fu Lixing said, "The statistics have been compiled. They are almost all scions of prominent families from each prefecture."
"Third Miss is right. They are all capable family heirs from various families, and they are outstanding in all aspects. I think that's probably why they were targeted by the Tianyun Sect."
Ning Yao said, "The Tianyun Sect's sacrificial site and dungeon both have a complex array that requires human blood to maintain. The living puppets they create must be these people."
"Those who are still alive are already in Moon City. I estimate that most of them have become living puppets. The Tianyun Sect is littered with withered bones!"
Everyone fell silent, then Ning Jin asked, "What exactly is this evil magic?"
After saying that, he looked at Ning Yao again, his expression somewhat puzzled.
Ning Yao didn't explain, she just shook her head, so the others assumed she didn't know either.
Fu Lixing arranged for people to be sent home one by one.
The Royal Palace of the Xia Kingdom.
"What did you say? The First Prince is on the battlefield in Moon City?" The Empress's sharp voice rang out, her expression one of disbelief.
"Does he even know what he's doing? Why would he kill his own country's soldiers when the two countries are at war? How is that any different from treason?"
The Xia soldiers were all killed by Xiao Yuanhuai.
The Empress turned pale with anger, while General Qi, standing below, remained calm.
"Why should Your Highness be angry? The First Prince's actions are only beneficial to the Second Prince."
The Empress calmed down instantly and immediately realized that General Qi's words made sense.
“Father is right. I shouldn’t be angry about this. Xiao Yuanhuai’s actions are treason. Xia Kingdom does not need such a crown prince!”
Xiao Yuanhuai's actions on the Yuecheng battlefield quickly spread throughout the imperial palace.
Deep within the palace, the gates of a three-story palace opened, and a maidservant entered.
"Your Majesty, the First Prince has killed Xia soldiers in Yuecheng, and rumors are spreading throughout the capital, which is very unfavorable to the First Prince."
Consort Jiang remained motionless in her meditation posture. The maid assumed that, as usual, she would not receive any response, so she prepared to leave the hall.
"Summon the eldest prince back."
The maid stopped in her tracks, looking surprised, and then quickly said, "This servant understands!"
The palace doors closed again, and Consort Jiang slowly opened her eyes inside.
Those were clear and sharp eyes.
Consort Jiang looked down at her wrist, where a lotus flower was vividly depicted.
"Has the curse been lifted?"
The hall was empty, and no one answered her.
In another palace, Consort Mei was teaching the Third Prince to write.
"You saw Consort Jiang's head maid leave with your own eyes?"
The maid nodded: "I saw it with my own eyes."
Consort Mei pondered for a long time before saying, "Keep an eye on the First Prince's movements. If he returns to the palace, report to him immediately."
The maid disagreed: "Your Highness, there are rumors outside that the eldest prince has betrayed the country. Isn't what we're doing inappropriate?"
Consort Mei shook her head: "Just do it, don't worry about anything else."
The maidservants could only obey orders.
Heavy rains have been falling continuously in Yuecheng for several days, with the intensity only increasing.
Finally, the rain stopped, and the enemy country launched another attack.
Tsukishiro and his companions faced off once again.
Ning Yao stood on the city wall, her eyes slightly narrowed: "General Fu, Yuecheng is not what it used to be. This enemy has been harassing us several times. I don't know when it will end."
"Continuing this stalemate will not benefit us. We should press our advantage and finish them off."
Fu Liyuan asked, "What's your plan?"
Ning Yao said, "The rain has stopped and the sky is clear in Yuecheng, which is a good omen. In addition, with sufficient food and supplies, we may have the ability to fight them."
"This disgusting harassment won't stop until we beat them into submission."
Ning Yao pointed in Xiao Yuanhuai's direction: "Xia State has him. As long as his identity is revealed, we can win without bloodshed."
"And these other small countries are nothing to fear!"
Fu Liyuan was somewhat worried: "Wouldn't it be bad if his identity were exposed?"
Ning Yao said, "If he's not worried, why should we be?"
"The worst outcome would be nothing more than the Xia Kingdom's eldest prince colluding with us, which would be considered treason. But that would be harmless to us, wouldn't it?"
Fu Liyuan was persuaded by Ning Yao and immediately agreed to her suggestion.
"The general has sent me! A swift and decisive victory!"
Fu Liyuan was taken aback and subconsciously asked, "Are you sure you can do it?"
Ning Yao smiled slightly: "Just you wait and see!"
Fu Liyuan did not stop her any further, and watched as Ning Yao descended the city wall, led a warhorse, and charged out of the city.
Ning Yao flicked her snake-skin whip, instantly relieving Xiao Yuanhuai from his predicament.
"You help me deal with the Xia Kingdom's soldiers, and I'll help you ascend to that position."
Xiao Yuanhuai was taken aback: "Why?"
“You need it, and your mother needs it too.”
Xiao Yuanhuai's expression suddenly changed, and he remained silent, pursing his lips as if lost in thought.
Ning Yao whipped away several Xia soldiers, then quickly said, "There's something fishy about your poison. If you want to know the truth, you'll have to ask your mother!"
"The poison has been neutralized, but it is Emperor Xia who suffers the backlash."
Ning Yao stopped there, not caring how much her words had stirred up Xiao Yuanhuai's mind.
Without even thinking, Xiao Yuanhuai immediately agreed: "Okay! I agree!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he tore off his mask, channeled his inner strength, and shouted at the Xia soldiers, "Xiao Yuanhuai is here! Order the Xia soldiers to retreat immediately!"
Those who retreat will not be killed!
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