Chapter 10: Execution!

Eunuch Mei was taken aback, what does the new lord mean by this?

No ... ...

The royal face of the Great Merchant Dynasty cannot afford to abandon the capital in disgrace, and this seventh prince serves as a mere fig leaf.

In the blink of an eye, he waved his hands, leaving behind afterimages

The ninth princess has indeed agreed to the marriage alliance with the Turks. If she is no longer here, another princess must be appointed in her place. Who would be willing to do that

The main hall of the palace, originally the place where officials gathered for court, is now exceedingly silent

Xia Jidao: "Speak loudly!"

... ...

Xia Ji took two steps forward, facing the Grand Commander, and calmly said: "Tiger Talisman, why have you not yet handed over the authority seal?"

From within the two large sleeves, flickers of cold light shot out.

At first glance, the cold radiance appeared to be minimal, but when it burst forth from the cuffs, it revealed an explosive spectacle before everyone's eyes, splitting into hundreds of sharp rays, with intertwining red lines instantly filling the pupils of those present

Even if they did not receive the information about the "Crown Prince's death in battle and the annihilation of the hundred thousand troops," they would still know how to adapt to the situation. Seeing so many prominent figures leaving, they naturally followed suit, quietly departing with their families in tow.

The inner force enveloped most of the palace with a sharp and hoarse sound, making it audible to everyone, including the Grand Steward.

When the princess arrives, he will have his trusted captain of the guards take the princess to catch up with the emperor

The true core figures among the officials have all fled with the Son of Heaven

Eunuch Mei nodded slightly; although he was weak, he was still able to articulate his words with effort. Thus, he began to speak: "By the grace of Heaven and the mandate of the Emperor..."

Upon seeing Xia Ji, he knelt down with a thud and said in a trembling voice: "It is our family's blindness, having mistaken a fierce tiger for a cat for two years. With the demeanor of His Highness the Seventh, who possesses such restraint, we are truly impressed. I will take the prince to seek the Grand Steward now"

Then, he held the tiger talisman and the authority seal, pressing the scapegoat abandoned by the royal family, and went to guard the city wall

Xia Ji directly interrupted him, "Speak louder!"

He gritted his teeth against the pain, tapping with his left hand to press on the major acupoint for hemostasis. Then, he took out a white porcelain bottle from his pocket, removed the cork, and tremulously poured the elixir from the bottle into his mouth, subsequently sweating profusely as he circulated his energy to disperse the medicinal effects.

The voice is like thunder, and it comes along as well

And summer continues to move forward

Xia Ji was not in a hurry; he returned to the Sutra Repository, took out the remaining thirty-three prayer beads, and strung them together with a black cord. He then placed them along with the imperial edict into his bosom, which could be considered his own little trump card.

Eunuch Mei spoke respectfully: "The Grand Steward is currently waiting for the Ninth Princess in the front hall. There are many people and a variety of eyes in the front hall, and there are also quite a few guards. Does the prince need to wait a little longer?"

In order to leave the city smoothly, they would even conceal their intentions from others. However, those who were leaving were either unprepared to continue in their official capacities or were confident that their connections would allow them to pass through. Otherwise, as officials of the court, abandoning the imperial capital during wartime would be a capital offense

The Frost Giants of the Ghost Tribe belong to the legendary "soldiers". These soldiers stand at least four to five meters tall, possessing immense strength, and are invincible in snowy weather

The setting sun falls early, and the flying snow begins to rise

Just a moment ago, the arrogant and overbearing Master Mei was quickly adjusting his attitude in the presence of this individual, for no one understood better than him the terror of this person

The voice still came through calmly as usual, but to Master Mei, it was no longer the same as before.

Once it is confirmed that the Seventh Prince has died in battle, the royal family's reputation will be preserved, allowing him to swiftly retreat using his most proficient skills in movement.

As the Grand Steward waited quietly, the unmistakable sound of footsteps approached from the palace square behind him

Master Mei has already treated the wound; he is indeed a tough person, having directly severed his own right hand and applied medicinal powder to it. At this moment, he stands with his head bowed, pale in complexion, neither running nor fleeing.

The Crown Prince led an army of 100,000 and was ambushed, losing the Fenglang Pass. To be honest, it is not unjust; after all, no one would have expected that the Ghost Tribe would deploy such creatures as Frost Giants in a nighttime raid.

Eunuch Mei explained: "We are actually people who have been left in the imperial city to await death; those who have gained power have long since departed with the emperor.

The rumbling sound from the earth echoed in the ears

As soon as he finished speaking, he felt the ground tremble violently.

No one is willing

When the two faced the five zhang, he stopped in his tracks, took out the imperial edict from his bosom with his left hand, pulled it down, and said to the Grand Commander: "Read!"

Nian

"The private possession of the tiger talisman, defiance against the imperial decree, warrants execution!"

The imperial city in the snow, silent as a crow or sparrow

Xia Jidao: "Lead the way"

Our family has been abandoned, but we do not wish to remain in such a state of decline. Although one hand has been rendered useless, we have come to see what kind of person His Highness the Seventh is.

This is the method of using Qi energy recorded in the Sunflower Manual. This embroidery needle can pierce through even steel, let alone a human being

Frost serves as armor, rendering them impervious to blades and spears; even when injured, they can recover swiftly. Moreover, when the wind and snow intensify, their movements will be concealed, making them a group of monsters favored by this icy world.

First, take me to meet the Grand Steward

The Grand Steward was taken aback, and then couldn't help but laugh. Could it be that the Seventh Prince has lost his mind?

Now, these needles are shooting straight towards the prince's legs!

Is it not possible to go when there are many people

Xia Jidao: "If you can be understanding, that would be best"

Grandfather Mei endured the excruciating pain and began to recite hysterically: "By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: As the barbarian tribes invade our Central Plains, I hereby appoint the Seventh Prince, Xia Ji, as the Grand Marshal of the Imperial Army, to guard the Imperial City and repel the foreign tribes. So be it! ! !"

Shall we go now? There are many people in the front hall

The Grand Steward turned his head and saw the prince stepping through the wind and snow. He glanced at Eunuch Mei beside him, and upon a quick look, his brows immediately furrowed. "Xiao Meizi, what happened to your right hand?"

Although it is difficult to kill this prince, it is still possible to cripple him by breaking his legs.

The Grand Steward was waiting at the palace gate with three hundred guards for the Ninth Princess

After sitting for two springs and autumns and reciting scriptures for two years, I never expected that it would be at the moment of great upheaval that my true talents would emerge. Such patience and such dormancy indicate at least a heroic disposition. Now that the world is on the brink of chaos, why should he not align himself with this individual?

The Grand Steward's eyes grew solemn, for he had never anticipated that the Seventh Prince was such a master, concealing his abilities until this moment when he finally emerged from the Scripture Pavilion in accordance with the prevailing circumstances. However, as a close attendant to the Emperor, his martial prowess was naturally unfathomable, far beyond the likes of Eunuch Mei.

In the gaze, a crimson shadow came like lightning

Xia Ji threw the imperial edict behind him again, and Eunuch Mei hurriedly caught it with his left hand

The Grand Chancellor, fully aware of the situation, knew that the Seventh Prince was concealing his true intentions. He smiled coldly and said, "The imperial seal and authority over the military have been entrusted to this old servant by the Emperor. The Prince shall naturally serve as the Grand Marshal of the armies throughout the realm, tasked with guarding the Imperial City. Should any matters arise, inform me, and I shall stamp my seal on your behalf"

Xia curiously glanced at him; this eunuch indeed possessed a certain degree of restraint. Having had one of his hands broken by her, he immediately became submissive and began to consider his own interests

These giants are clearly not within the realm of normal combat considerations; in fact, they have been absent for a long time, and no one knows where the ghost faction has brought these three thousand frost giants from.

Master Mei remained silent, bowing his head and pausing in his steps

After taking one last look at this place he had stayed for over two years, he turned around and did not look back again

His delicate face wrinkled slightly. To prevent any leaks of information from the palace, the young palace maids, young eunuchs, and some less favored concubines had long been confined within. Guards were stationed at various locations, so who else could possibly come?

Moreover, if our family were in a position of power, we would not be sent to monitor you, would we