Chapter 142 Under the Blood Palace

"Your Majesty!"

"Your Highness!"

All the civil servants and military officials stared wide-eyed. Seeing the scene of the fifth prince being beheaded, many of them found it unacceptable or even unbelievable.

"Traitor, traitor, you will die a good death!"

Some officials among them completely broke their guard and cursed at Gu Wenhui.

Gu Wenhui was not a good-tempered person either. With one look, the soldier swung his butcher knife.

Any objections would be silenced on the spot.

Even if this person was previously admired by him and has outstanding abilities and talents, this is no exception.

He is a person who cherishes talents and is willing to treat virtuous officers, but he is also a decisive person in killing.

If you can't be used by him, it would be a shame to die!

After using iron-blooded methods to eliminate the voices that opposed him, the remaining officials fell silent.

Gu Wenhui then said with satisfaction: "I only give you one day to figure out whether you want to go with me or be my enemy."

The officials looked at each other, still not daring to say a word.

"Take him down and keep him under strict supervision," Gu Wenhui ordered his subordinates.

"Gu, sir, these are the old ministers of the fifth prince, why not kill them all to avoid future troubles?" Lu Zheng frowned and asked in a low voice.

He originally subconsciously wanted to call Brother Gu, but soon realized that it was no longer appropriate, so he changed his mind and called "Sir."

Gu Wenhui glanced at Lu Zheng, then smiled lightly and said: "Many of them are smart people, and smart people are best at judging the situation. Now that the situation of the Fifth Prince is over, they know how to choose.

Killing all these people will cause great turmoil, which is not what I want to see. Also, don’t forget that there are imperial troops outside who are watching with eagerness. They will not miss this opportunity.

And I also need these bureaucrats to work for me and help me manage this huge seven-county land.

Of course, just in case, someone should still keep an eye on their families, wives and children, and not let some unscrupulous people escape. "

Lu Zheng understood and nodded in agreement.

"Let's go. The hardest step has been taken. There are still many things to do next." After Gu Wenhui said that, he threw down the long knife and turned around to leave the bloody palace.

At the same time, that night, Donglai County was in the palace where the fifth prince had temporarily stayed.

The security here is as tight as ever, with almost one person standing every five steps, sticking to the palace wall.

There are also the general's patrol team and the troops in the army who are deployed at all levels to ensure that nothing goes wrong.

In the mansion, Chu Huai was still unaware of the shocking changes in Nanyang, and was looking at a group of captured folk women in the courtyard.

"My young prince, these are the top-quality beauties that we have carefully selected from door to door. I wonder if you are satisfied with them?" A general asked in a flattering voice.

All the women shrank, all lowering their heads and sobbing in fear.

"Let them raise their heads and let me take a good look." Chu Huai showed a rippling smile, narrowing his eyes like a poisonous snake, sweeping over the women.

This is his daily favorite tasting session.

The general on the side waved his hand, and the soldiers below immediately pulled the hair of each woman, forcing them to raise their heads and show their faces.

Chu Huai glanced at them and nodded at several women.

The general understood this and planned to leave with the remaining women.

At this moment, Xiong Danshan walked in and said: "My young prince, Commander Li wants to see you."

Chu Huai frowned and said unhappily: "It's so late. Go tell him and we'll discuss it tomorrow."

"Governor Li said that the news came from Nanyang and he wanted to discuss it with you personally." Xiong Danshan continued.

When Chu Huai heard this, he didn't make any excuses. He only waved slightly irritably to indicate that the county guard should be brought in.

Soon Li Yan was led by the guard outside the courtyard where Chu Huai was.

Xiong Danshan stopped him, pointed at the few personal guards following him, and said: "Only you can go in, they can't."

"Just wait here." Li Yan nodded, not caring, said casually to the guards behind him, and followed Xiong Danshan into the inner courtyard alone.

Li Yan glanced at the captured civilian girls, then his eyes fell on the young prince beside him, and said respectfully.

"Please forgive me for coming here rashly and disturbing the young prince's enjoyment."

"It's good to know. If you have anything to say, please tell me quickly." Chu Huai said impatiently.

"My young prince, this matter is of great importance. It is a subordinate who has been personally informed by Mr. Gu. I need to talk to you alone and not to listen to others." Li Yan had some embarrassment on his face.

"Gu Wenhui?" Upon hearing this, Chu Huai felt it was troublesome, but he still followed the instructions and asked the people in the courtyard to avoid him first.

Xiong Danshan on the side frowned and did not intend to leave.

"I have been ordered by the king to protect the young prince, and I will not leave him even half a step away."

"This" Li Yan hesitated for a moment.

Chu Huai nodded and said, "There is no need to worry about Governor Li. General Xiong is my father's confidant. There is nothing to avoid."

Seeing this, Li Yan couldn't say anything more.

But Xiong Danshan caught the subtle changes in Li Yan's expression and couldn't help but said suspiciously: "Chief Li seems to be very reluctant for me to stay."

He looks majestic and rough, but his observation skills are unexpectedly meticulous.

Li Yan was shocked, but said calmly: "General Xiong, you are just following orders, and I am just following orders, so what's the problem?"

Xiong Danshan stopped talking, but his eyes had changed.

He believed in his intuition as a martial artist, but there was something wrong with Li Yan's reaction just now, which made him inexplicably alert.

Li Yan secretly sighed and it turned out not to be that simple.

He failed to get some time alone with the young prince, and after all this delay, the time was almost up.

So he gave up his original plan.

"Li Junshou, what news did the emperor get from his father?" Chu Huai became more impatient when he saw that Li Yanzhan had not gotten to the point.

Just at this moment, there was a fierce sound of killing outside the mansion, which was really loud and scared Chu Huai.

Xiong Dangshan, who was standing by, almost subconsciously stood in front of Chu Huai to prevent any accidents.

"What happened outside?!" Chu Huai said anxiously.

"I'm afraid someone attacked at night, young prince, you go to the inner room to rest first." Xiong Dangshan said in a deep voice.

"Ah, good!" Chu Huai didn't care about anything else at the moment and hurriedly retreated to the room.

At the same time, the guards around the yard also gathered in various places in the inner courtyard to guard against the safety of the young prince.

"Go outside the mansion to find out the situation! If the situation is critical, release the smoke bomb to summon the city defense camp!" After settling Chu Huai, Xiong Dangshan himself did not dare to leave the inner courtyard, and only asked his soldiers to find out the situation.

If it was really a night attacker, the other party broke into the palace this time, and it was very likely that they were going for the young prince Chu Huai. He could not move at will and leave Chu Huai's side.

"Does County Magistrate Li know the situation outside the mansion?" Xiong Dangshan suddenly looked at Li Yan, who was still calm in the courtyard, and said coldly.

He already suspected that Li Yan, who suddenly visited tonight, was the initiator of all this.

"Yes, I know."

"Huh?!"

Xiong Dangshan did not expect Li Yan to admit it directly on the spot, and he did not react for a while.

And at this moment, the armored soldiers he left outside the courtyard suddenly fell in and fell to the ground.

When most of the guards in the mansion went outside the courtyard to block the night attackers, the few guards brought by Li Yan broke in by force, which was unexpected.

At this time, Li Yan also stepped back quickly. Xiong Dangshan reacted quickly and grabbed Li Yan, not wanting him to retreat.

Xiong Dangshan was definitely a martial artist at the extreme level. When he attacked, his majestic power instantly crushed him, making Li Yan realize that he was too arrogant just now!

If the other party really wanted to kill him, he might not be able to withstand Xiong Dangshan's attack at close range.

Fortunately, at the critical moment, the few people he brought were not ordinary characters.

One of the guards suddenly passed him and stopped the sudden Xiong Dangshan with his arms bent.

"Hmm!" Xiong Dangshan was very surprised that he could block his punch.

The other party could never be the guard of Li Yan, a mere county governor.

Noticing that the other party seemed to have no hair on his head under his helmet, he couldn't help but say in a deep voice: "Which monk in the world dares to intervene in the affairs of the government!"

"What the little prince has done these days is wrathful to heaven and people, and I am just here to enforce justice on behalf of heaven." Monk Hou Guang said Amitabha and said slowly.

He also did not intend to continue to conceal his identity as a martial artist.

"Very good! You all have to die tonight!" Xiong Dangshan was extremely angry, and he exerted force on his fist, violently knocking back the monk Hou Guang.

"You are helping the tyrant, so you should be killed tonight!" Another man drew his sword and stabbed straight at him. The sword light was magnificent and extremely exquisite, forcing Xiong Dangshan to draw his sword to meet the enemy.

"Qilin Sword, Shen Linsheng!" Perhaps because this sword skill was too recognizable, Xiong Dangshan knew the other party's martial arts name at a glance.

"Hmph!" Shen Linsheng fought with him for several rounds and retreated to the side.

Xiong Dangshan scanned the rest of the people again, all of whom had a long and strong breath, and at least they were warriors with strength above the eighth realm.

Xiong Dangshan knew that they had planned tonight and came prepared!

"Who is the mastermind behind you?!"

Xiong Dangshan felt that with Li Yan's status and position, it was highly likely that he could not invite these martial arts masters.

There must be someone behind them who was manipulating and leading all this.

As for the sayings of "doing justice for the people" and "eliminating evil for the people", it's all nonsense and just slogans.

To make so many martial arts masters join forces, there must be a huge interest driving them!

Someone doesn't want the young prince Chu Huai to survive tonight!