Not to mention that Ji Fengyao, Ji Fengming, and Hei Xiao are all cultivators at the fifth or sixth level of the Spirit Gathering stage. Even in the entire Great Zhao, it is unlikely that there would be many forces that could completely trap them and prevent them from sending out any messages.
Who exactly is this obscure ancient family?
“Your Highness, I remember Brother Wuzhong saying that the Gu family seems to be in the fur business, and the person behind them seems to be the Fourth Prince,” Bai Lu quickly added the information she knew.
"The Fourth Prince?"
"The fur trade?"
Both Wuying and Wuhen had strange expressions on their faces.
In terms of trade, the fur business is really not a very profitable business in Northwest China;
In terms of allegiance, the Fourth Prince has neither connections nor money in the court, so he really has little future prospects.
The Gu family, however, deliberately engaged in a business that resulted in losses but gained publicity, and while standing on the side that almost certainly led to their deaths, they still lived a peaceful and prosperous life, becoming extremely wealthy.
This family must either be mentally unstable or have some kind of problematic background.
Without a moment's hesitation, Shang Xiye stood up, took off his dark jade pendant, and handed it to Wuying: "Go and gather all our troops at Hangu Pass; if I do not bring the Queen and the others back within two cups of tea, send troops directly to raze the Gu family to the ground!"
"Yes, Your Highness!" Wuying accepted the jade pendant with his hands behind his back.
Shang Xiye took two steps, then stopped and turned to Wuying, saying, "If I enter the Gu Mansion and, like the Queen Consort, there is no news of me, then it means the Gu Mansion is a trap. When you attack the Gu Mansion, remember not to step inside. Just try to surround and attack it. Don't worry about hurting me and the Queen Consort; we can protect ourselves."
Is it possible for even a prince to disappear without a trace?
Hearing that the situation seemed rather serious, Wu Ying said with concern, "Your Highness, isn't the siege too slow? If it drags on for too long, I'm worried..."
"If the siege proves ineffective by dawn, then dig three feet into the ground and level the ancient mansion, including its foundation," Shang Xiye said coldly, his face grim. "If you still can't find me and my queen after that, then it means you haven't dug deep enough. Dig three feet deeper and do it again!"
"Yes, Your Highness!" Wuying accepted the order.
Seeing that Shang Xiye, Wuying, and Wuhen were about to leave, Bailu hurriedly chased after them, saying, "Your Highness, this servant will go too!"
Shang Xiye turned around, glanced at Bai Lu and Lin Shuang who was following a few steps behind Bai Lu, and said indifferently, "You two prepare hot water and food here, ready at any time."
"Well... okay," Bai Lu pouted, looking unhappy.
Lin Shuang lowered her head and bowed respectfully, replying, "Yes, Your Highness."
Shang Xiye calmly withdrew his gaze and led Wuhen and dozens of guards to the Gu Mansion.
The ancient mansion is located on the back street near the east gate of Hangu Pass.
From the outside, the Gu Mansion appears quite ordinary, with a gate and courtyard similar to the Cao Mansion, not particularly luxurious.
From the outside, there was nothing unusual about the interior of the ancient mansion.
"It's too quiet," Wuhen said solemnly, transmitting his voice, "Your Highness, if the Princess Consort and Xique and so many others really went inside, it wouldn't be this quiet."
Shang Xiye glanced at the ancient mansion for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Wuhen, take men and surround this place completely. Don't let a single person escape."
"Your Highness, please allow me to go in with you," Wuhen exclaimed in surprise.
Shang Xiye shook his head: "There's something strange about this place. The Princess Consort brought so many people in, yet they all disappeared without a trace, which means that having more people here isn't necessarily more effective. You have to stay here and wait for Wuying to bring reinforcements. You all must pay close attention to every detail and not overlook anyone who comes out or passes by this place."
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