Ch 241: Seizure
How many years has it been since the last assassination attempt on the Emperor?
And now, it’s happened again?
In an instant, the entire Divine Capital was in chaos.
After learning of Emperor Yu Yang’s assassination, various forces sprang into action, desperately trying to ascertain the current situation.
They all dispatched people to the Dragon Court to investigate.
However, Emperor Yu Yang’s location is heavily guarded by three layers of Imperial Guard, making it nearly impossible for anyone to enter.
The imperial physicians, after entering, emerged with furrowed brows, unwilling to utter a single word.
The Imperial Guard Commander personally oversaw the entrance.
He wouldn’t let anyone in.
Numerous princes and princesses also entered the Dragon Court, under the guise of visiting their Father Emperor, but were similarly blocked outside Emperor Yu Yang’s chambers.
The Imperial Guards even wore expressions of killing intent in their eyes, frightening everyone away and deterring them from advancing rashly.
They feared the Imperial Guards might actually attack them.
The Imperial Guards answer only to the Emperor; they do not care if you are a prince or princess. Anyone who poses a threat to Emperor Yu Yang will be slain.
“Your Highness, the Emperor’s condition is unknown; our people cannot enter.”
Third Prince’s Mansion.
Yu Qinghe, at this moment in his mansion, was as anxious as an ant, his sent-out people returning and quickly reporting.
“Useless fools.”
Yu Qinghe, enraged, threw a cup across the room.
The woman beside Yu Qinghe said, “Your Highness, I suspect the Emperor’s condition might be dire.”
“Otherwise, why would there be so many Imperial Guards, and no news coming out? If the Emperor’s condition weren’t so dire, he would have already appeared to reassure the people. It would not cause such widespread panic throughout the court and country.”
Yu Qinghe remained silent, lost in thought.
“Your Highness, we must watch out for the Ninth Prince. We mustn’t let him get ahead of us!” the woman warned.
“Disperse all your subordinates,” Yu Qinghe suddenly stood up and said, “Have them keep a close watch on Yu Qingyang and his Jianghu forces. Also, send orders to the Qilin Army outside the city, prepare them!”
“Yes!”
His subordinates hurried to carry out his orders.
“If Father Emperor truly fails, then this throne will be mine!”
Similarly,
the Ninth Prince’s Mansion was brightly lit.
Yu Qingyang had also spread the news.
The Valley of Unfeeling, the Tang Sect, the Upper Clarity Sect, and other sects had all received messengers from Yu Qingyang.
At this critical juncture, the Jianghu forces Yu Qingyang had cultivated would prove invaluable. Should a coup occur in the Dragon Court, Yu Qingyang would not simply sit idly by.
He especially needed to watch Yu Qinghe.
If the throne fell into his Third Brother’s hands, he would face certain death.
What he didn’t know was whether Emperor Yu Yang had left behind an edict.
This was the most pressing question for the princes and princesses.
It was also what the ministers in the Imperial Court were desperately trying to discover.
After all, some supported the Third Prince, while others supported the Ninth Prince; victory hung in the balance.
Unfortunately, several hours had passed since the Emperor’s assassination, and no one knew Emperor Yu Yang’s condition.
Meanwhile, numerous guards within the Dragon Court were still hunting for the assassin.
No one knew where the assassin had fled.
Even the Dragon Court’s Demon Suppression Division had mobilized, suspecting the involvement of the Demon Race.
The hearts of the people in the Divine Capital were filled with fear.
In just one day, the entire Divine Palace Kingdom learned of the event.
“The Emperor was assassinated?”
Li Hanzhou was greatly surprised upon hearing this news.
In the past, he had only seen assassinations of emperors in television dramas. He never expected to witness one in real life.
Upon hearing this news, Li Hanzhou decided to tell Li Changshou.
As Li Hanzhou arrived at Li Changshou’s location, he saw a figure who had arrived at Li Changshou’s window before him.
The approaching person was Chu Xinghe.
Chu Xinghe held a wildflower of unknown origin, gazing amorously at Li Changshou. “I wanted to watch tonight’s evening glow with you,” he said, “Is the Sect Master free? We could discuss poetry and songs, or the philosophy of life. We could have dinner; I promise it will be as perfect as my love for you.”
But Li Changshou showed no expression at Chu Xinghe’s saccharine words.
Chu Xinghe had been visiting frequently lately. Li Changshou felt disgusted but puzzled at how such a young man could be so oily.
He simply ignored him.
However, this did not deter Chu Xinghe’s pursuit of Li Changshou.
“Ahem.”
Li Hanzhou coughed twice.
Hearing the sound, Chu Xinghe turned to see Li Hanzhou and quickly said, “Master, you’re here.”
“I need to talk to the Sect Master. I won’t keep you long?”
“You two are busy.”
Chu Xinghe, somewhat embarrassed, quickly left.
“Senior Brother, the Emperor has been assassinated,” Li Hanzhou approached and relayed the news from outside to Li Changshou. Li Changshou frowned after hearing it. “The Dragon Court is filled with experts. The Imperial Guard Commander is reportedly an Esteemed Immortal Realm expert, not to mention the Emperor has the Chief Eunuch by his side; he’s a genuine Saber Immortal. Under such circumstances, how could the Emperor still be assassinated?”
“I’m wondering if the Emperor’s assassination has any connection to the Demon Race,” Li Hanzhou voiced his suspicions.
“You suspect the Demon Race is behind this?” Li Changshou was surprised. “They just attacked Yunzhou, and now they’re attacking the Dragon Court?”
“Whether it’s related to the Demon Race or not, I think our Longevity Temple will be affected,” Li Hanzhou narrowed his eyes.
Li Changshou was taken aback.
What did the Emperor’s assassination have to do with their Longevity Temple?
But the next moment, Li Changshou seemed to understand.
“You mean, the Demon Suppression Division will use us as scapegoats?”
“Do you think someone like Gong Wenqing would let this opportunity slip away?” Li Hanzhou smiled.
It was afternoon.
Sure enough,
some disciples of the Longevity Temple returned from outside and hurried to report to Li Changshou and Li Hanzhou.
“Sect Master, it’s bad, Qingfeng Tavern has been sealed.”
The returning disciple spoke breathlessly.
Immediately afterwards, Zhou Qianlin also returned with a grim expression.
“Why?”
Li Changshou’s face darkened; Qingfeng Tavern was the economic lifeline of the Longevity Temple.
“The Demon Suppression Division said that due to the Emperor’s assassination, they suspect the Demon Race’s involvement. They claim that our Qingfeng Tavern harbors members of the Demon Race, and needs to be temporarily shut down for investigation. They also arrested A Da and the others, saying they are investigating their connection to the assassination.”
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