Chapter Four, Visitors from the Palace

How do you feel about being isolated?

Two Dragon Guards placed a mat beside the carriage, and the Crown Prince stepped onto the carriage using the mat

Ma Ping'an hurriedly ran in from outside, rushing towards the Xuanhe Hall, as if something significant had occurred

The Crown Prince spent a considerable amount of time inside, only emerging after one hour.

Do not kill me! I am willing to hand over the demon core

A solemn nod

A grasp from a distance

"Why has it stopped? Continue," Zhang Ronghua said

The three Iron Demons were imprisoned together, their powers sealed. Before they arrived, the Iron Demon and the Demon Moon were cursing loudly, uttering all sorts of harsh words. At first, the Old Ghost acted submissively, but then he thought about it: everyone was captured, and there was no way to escape. Since death was inevitable, what was there to be afraid of? He stood up against the two of them and scolded them thoroughly.

Upon entering the imperial palace, the carriage continued to advance until it came to a stop at the inner palace

If not

Zhang Ronghua walked over and stopped beside him

See her off on her journey

"Silence!" Yao Yue reprimanded

Gazing at the Iron Demon, his eyes fell upon its dantian. This is a demon of innate realm cultivation, having already condensed a demon core. The demon core is indeed a valuable item, useful for alchemy and can also be sold for money

The egg is of a large size, presenting a greenish hue, and contains a violent demonic power

The old ghost wanted to explain, but this subordinate sent him on his way with a single sword strike

Eastern Palace

The matter of the Crown Prince being a daughter has spread throughout the entire capital city

If you refuse, you will not let me go either

The location is not fixed; it is a single-line connection, establishing temporary locations, and will disband once the matters are completed

So it is of no use to keep you

A subordinate stepped forward, drew the Dragon Sword, and pierced her heart

Delicious Tofu Workshop

The sacred celestial dragon horse, possessing the bloodlines of the true dragon and the luminous unicorn, is divine and noble, symbolizing supreme excellence

A young man dressed as a country gentleman sat down at the table and exaggeratedly said, "Have you heard? The Crown Prince is actually a woman!"

From the moment you fell into my hands, everything on you no longer belongs to you" said Zhang Ronghua

The surrounding diners were filled with curiosity upon hearing his words

Deeper inside lies the imperial palace, a highly restricted area; unless there is an imperial decree from Emperor Xia, they cannot enter.

"Yes!" Zhang Ronghua replied

The Crown Prince walked out expressionlessly, whether intentionally or unintentionally noticing Zhang Ronghua who was idly slacking off, commanded: "Bring your subordinates and accompany me to the palace!"

On the street, there are various breakfast stalls

The fastest place for news to spread in the capital is the market, which is convenient, discreet, and allows for easy escape, making it difficult for others to trace.

After taking a glance, he tucked it into his bosom and walked outside. This subordinate will deal with the Iron Demon, while the two of them will handle their corpses.

Very soon

Before entering the palace, Hu Wensheng told the Crown Prince that he was a woman, and this spread throughout the capital. The Crown Prince said, "I want you to pry open his mouth and see who is behind his instructions"

His face was ashen, and his hands were tightly clenched beneath his sleeves. Despite his excellent cultivation of internal energy, he could not hide his emotions, revealing just how furious he was.

The First Battalion of the Dragon Guards accompanied the Crown Prince, arriving at the front hall where the royal carriage was already prepared. Eight sacred Heavenly Dragon horses were harnessed to a luxurious and grand carriage, which belonged to the Crown Prince.

Has anyone from the palace arrived? Is it regarding this matter

Exit from the main entrance

Before this, the Jiaolong Guard was under the control of the Empress, and later it was handed over to the Crown Prince. It can be said that the Zhang family has been tied to the Crown Prince for three generations, sharing both honor and disgrace.

Even if his mother is the empress, she cannot cover the sky with one hand and conceal it for so many years

shake one's head

In addition to selling tofu, there are also steamed buns and fried dough sticks. The store is quite large and occupies a favorable location

Eunuch Xiao led people into the grand hall

He is merely a military marquis, not the commander of the Dragon Guard, so why worry so much about it

Zhang Ronghua arrived at the side hall, accompanied by two subordinates as he entered

Someone immediately retorted: "Nonsense! How could a crown prince possibly be female? Females are called princesses."

A terrifying suction erupted from the palm, and golden true essence fell upon him, violently extracting the demon core of the Iron Demon.

"The petty person has committed a crime but is now making contributions. I have helped you, my lord, to capture them. I beseech you to show mercy and grant me a chance to live. I am willing to cooperate further and lead you to the high-ranking members of the Di Sha organization in the capital, setting up an ambush to capture them all at once". The old ghost is truly a sycophant

in less than one hour

Zhang Ronghua led the way ahead, heading towards the South Gate, commonly known as the Zhuque Gate

Such incidents are numerous and occur in every corner of the capital city

Why do the hidden individuals want to make an issue out of this matter? Even flies do not target seamless eggs

The Zhang family has been associated with the Dragon Guard for generations. Zhang Ronghua's grandfather was also a member of the Dragon Guard. After retiring, Zhang Qin took over, passing the legacy from one generation to the next, with deep-rooted and genuine heritage.

Adding one more, it is the carriage of Emperor Xia.

Zhang Ronghua stood under the shade of a tree, a favorable position where the sun could not reach. Next to him was an artificial lake, filled with lotus flowers and some ornamental fish swimming about, allowing him to enjoy the scenery while also catching fish.

When Zhang Ronghua was interrogating the old ghost under the orders of the Crown Prince

The prince got out of the car and entered the inner palace alone

Arrived at the rear hall

Come here

"Where is the headquarters of the Earthly Fiends?" Zhang Ronghua inquired

As the topic was being discussed, it intensified, and his purpose had been achieved. Taking advantage of the crowd's inattention, the young man quietly left.

The young man shook his head, displaying an expression of disbelief: "When I first heard this news, I was also quite surprised, but this matter was told to me by my brother-in-law, who is a member of the Dragon Guards and works in the Eastern Palace. He accidentally encountered the true identity of the Crown Prince and was so frightened that he couldn't sleep the entire night, fearing he would be silenced."

This frightened Old Ghost and Iron Demon

Zhang Ronghua stood by the carriage, gazing deep into the palace, increasingly perplexed. If the Crown Prince were a daughter, how was it possible to conceal this from those in the palace at the time of his birth?

There are more strangers, and although these individuals are disguised and dressed plainly, they cannot conceal the aura of servitude that surrounds them, for their eyes are devoid of sorrow or joy, lacking any trace of emotion

Recalling the situation observed previously through the Spirit Clarity and Vision, the Great Xia Dynasty enjoys a strong national fortune, protected by the dragon's energy, and it must also temporarily avoid the spotlight

Although with his cultivation he is not afraid and can protect his parents and others to leave the capital, the vastness of the Great Xia means that if someone is determined to deal with him, no matter how strong he is, how can he face the enormous state machinery?

Gratitude as heavy as a mountain

What is going on? Zhang Ronghua wondered to himself

I entrust you with a task, and you have only today to complete it. If you fail, the censor will impeach you, and your Zhang family will also be in danger. Do you dare to take it on?

Zhang Ronghua was left speechless; by the time you said this, there was no longer any choice.

An elderly eunuch, named Xiao Gonggong, with a plump figure, entered accompanied by two young eunuchs.