Chapter 770: Crime of Rebellion
Looking at Bai Feng's face, there was no joy of surviving the disaster.
On the contrary, his face was full of panic, as if he was afraid of something.
On the way back to the city, Li Yang asked a little out of caution.
But Bai Feng's reply was quite shocking.
The emperor's royal guards actually led people to surround the Bai family's residence three floors inside and three floors outside.
As for the reason...
It seems that the Bai family has committed some crime of collaborating with the enemy?
Li Yang sat on the carriage, swaying left and right with the bumps on the ground.
Looking at Bai Feng's nervous expression, he frowned slightly: "So...are you really collaborating with the enemy?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Feng almost fell off the carriage.
He quickly shook his head and denied it:
"Three generations of my Bai family have served in the imperial court, and my loyalty is astonishing!"
"No matter what, you will never do anything to collaborate with the enemy!"
"This must be framed by someone. I have to write a letter in person to ask for an explanation!"
Seeing his blushing expression, Li Yang nodded slightly, and then spoke silently:
"If the emperor pays attention to you, he should be able to make it clear."
"But seeing as they are going to surround you and convict you without saying a word, you may not have much chance to explain."
"How about we find a place to hide."
Li Yang's words were like a wake-up call for Bai Feng.
He opened his mouth slightly and subconsciously looked at his daughter beside him.
At this time, the girl named Bai Ling was leaning on the inside of the carriage.
He hugged his knees and stared at his toes, not knowing what he was thinking.
"No matter what, I have to go back and take a look."
"Nearly a hundred members of my Bai family are all innocent."
"I can't let them..."
Having said this, Bai Feng paused for a moment and looked up at Li Yang:
"Daozhang Li, if something unexpected happens during this trip, then my Bai family will definitely be implicated in the nine clans and beheaded."
"At that time, I wonder if I can ask the Taoist priest to take care of my little girl..."
Li Yang frowned slightly when he heard this.
He glanced at Bai Feng, then glanced at Bai Ling who looked gloomy beside him, and after pondering for a moment, he said:
"Master Bai, although you and I have known each other for a short time, I can see that you are an upright person."
"If it's true as you said, there must be something fishy in this. Why don't you let me go to the capital with you? Maybe I can help you."
Bai Feng was overjoyed when he heard this, and quickly raised his hands and said, "Thank you, Taoist Priest Li! With Taoist Priest's help, our Bai family will be able to clear up their grievances!"
Li Yang waved his hand: "You're welcome, but before that, I need to understand the situation first."
"Master Bai, does he know where this crime of collaborating with the enemy comes from?"
Bai Feng looked solemn, shook his head and said:
"To be honest, I'm confused too."
"My Bai family has been loyal for generations, and I have never had any disobedience."
"I'm afraid someone is behind this sudden charge."
Li Yang nodded thoughtfully: "I understand, it seems we have to find out the ins and outs of this matter first."
While he was talking, the carriage had already entered the capital. Looking from a distance, the surroundings of the Bai family's residence were indeed heavily guarded. Hundreds of imperial guardsmen surrounded the entire residence, and the atmosphere was tense.
When Bai Feng saw this, his expression became even more ugly.
He turned to Li Yang and whispered:
"Daozhang Li, now that things have come to this, I'm afraid I won't be able to enter the house openly."
"Why don't we find a place to take shelter first and then make further plans?"
Li Yang nodded in agreement.
So the group of people quietly bypassed the Bai family's mansion and came to a remote small courtyard on the outskirts of the city.
This is a secret property of the Bai family in the capital, and few people come and go on weekdays.
After settling down, Li Yang began to think carefully about the current situation.
Obviously, someone deliberately framed the Bai family, and the method was quite clever.
Being able to mobilize so many imperial troops in a short period of time must have great energy behind them.
At this moment, the voice of [Origin] sounded in Li Yang’s mind:
"Li Yang, I feel a familiar atmosphere in the capital."
Li Yang was stunned: "Is it a familiar scent again? Chaos? Or is it related to the previous dragon?"
[Origin] explained: "That aura is somewhat similar to Nine Dragon Jade, but more powerful."
"I suspect this may be another similar artifact."
Li Yang's eyes lit up: "Oh? You mean, there might be an ancient divine being behind this incident?"
[Original]: "It's very possible. However, the specific situation requires further investigation."
"But there is no doubt that no matter what it is, it will definitely be helpful to the improvement of our strength."
Li Yang nodded thoughtfully, then turned to Bai Feng and said:
"Master Bai, I have an idea... Why don't I sneak into the Bai family's mansion alone to investigate and see if I can find some clues."
Bai Feng was shocked when he heard this: "This is too dangerous! If the Imperial Guards discover it, the consequences will be disastrous!"
Li Yang smiled slightly: "Master Bai, don't worry, I have my own way not to be discovered."
"Besides, someone has to check out the situation. Otherwise, how can we prove our innocence if we don't even know who our enemies are?"
Bai Feng hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded in agreement: "In this case... I can only help Daoist Li, but please be more careful."
Li Yang nodded in agreement and immediately stood up to leave.
At this moment, Bai Ling, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said: "Daozhang Li! I'll go with you!"
Bai Feng was shocked when he heard this: "Ling'er, what do you mean? It's too dangerous!"
Bai Ling shook her head firmly: "Father, I grew up in the Bai family and I know everything in the mansion..."
"Besides, you are not big, so it is easy to hide when encountering a situation."
"With my company, it will be more convenient for Master Li to act. Besides, this is our Bai family's business, how can I stand idly by?"
"Please rest assured, Master Li, although I don't have the magical power like you, I can still protect myself and hide."
Li Yang looked at Bai Ling, then looked at Bai Feng who was hesitant to speak, and finally nodded: "Okay, it will be much more convenient to have Miss Bai's help."
Bai Feng had no choice but to remind: "Then you must be careful, and evacuate immediately if there is any danger."
Li Yang and Bai Ling nodded in response, and then quietly left the courtyard.
As night fell, the capital was shrouded in darkness. Li Yang and Bai Ling approached the Bai family mansion cautiously under the cover of night.
"Master Li, this way." Bai Ling said softly, and took Li Yang to a remote corner behind the mansion.
Bai Ling gently pushed a stone slab, revealing a hidden tunnel entrance.
"This is the cellar built by my father, which leads directly to the mansion." Bai Ling explained.
"Because it has been in disrepair for a long time, only children can pass through it."
Li Yang was slightly surprised: "I didn't expect the Bai family to have made such preparations."
Bai Ling nodded slightly, without saying much.
The two sneaked into the mansion along the secret passage and carefully observed the situation around them.
The mansion was full of patrolling imperial guards, and the atmosphere was very tense.
Li Yang and Bai Ling sneaked into the main house under the cover of shadows.
As soon as he entered the main house, Li Yang felt a strong breath coming towards him.
He was startled and more or less aware of something.
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