Chapter 11

“Snapped.”

Bai Hu slapped the folding fan in her hand on the desk and stood up with her hands behind her back: “Although I’m one of the Four Symbols, you should remember that I’m your aunt, and your sister has entrusted you to me.”

“Before the Spring Festival, I’ll be in charge of Tianwu City. You can come to me for any matters.”

“King of Chu has no reason to enter the Martial Guard Division. It won’t take half a stick of incense for the news to reach those people’s ears. You’re not afraid of trouble, are you?” Shen Yian sighed and rubbed his temples.

Bai Hu let out a cold snort: “Trouble? Who dares to cause trouble for me?”

“Yes, yes, no one dares to cause trouble for you, but someone will come to cause trouble for me, the king.” Shen Yian rolled his eyes.

The Martial Guard Division was a sword hung by Emperor Wu himself over the entire martial arts world. Anyone who dared to touch it was seeking death, even if they were Emperor Wu’s own son!

“I still have matters to attend to. Consider this folding fan as compensation.”

“What use do I have for a broken fan?”

Bai Hu stood at the door, her feet rooted to the spot: “Treat it as if you’re seeing me. Isn’t that enough?”

“Hmph!”

With a light snort, Bai Hu suddenly disappeared from her original position.

Shen Yian raised an eyebrow. This old woman had become so powerful, no wonder she could become one of the Four Symbols.

“Fu Sheng, what are your chances of winning against her?”

Fu Sheng emerged from the shadows: “Reporting to Your Majesty, five out of ten.”

“Five out of ten? That’s enough.”

Shen Yian smiled meaningfully and opened the folding fan that Bai Hu had left behind with a “slap” sound.

A painting of White Tiger descending from the mountain unfolded, with White Tiger’s fierce and intimidating aura emanating from the fan, revealing a true intent to kill.

This cold and ruthless power struggle wasn’t something that could be resolved by killing a few people, removing some officials, and changing the emperor.

A hundred-year dynasty, a thousand-year clan.

Countless clans and nobles formed a massive interest group, like a giant spider, with their webs stuck to the Great Qing Dynasty’s giant dragon.

Every move the giant dragon made would expose the spider’s bloodthirsty fangs, sucking the dragon’s nutrients.

Even if one giant dragon fell, another would appear to continue feeding them.

“Mendu!!”

“Coming, coming, Your Majesty!” Mendu rushed over from the front courtyard.

“How are the casualties?”

Mendu hastily replied, “Only a few people were lightly injured, and there’s no major issue.”

“Some rooms were ransacked, and I’m having the servants clean up.”

“Reward them all, and add a consolation gift for the injured.”

“Ah, I understand!”

The next day, at the third pole of the sun, Shen Yian yawned and left his room.

Yesterday’s attack on the royal mansion gave him a reason not to attend the morning court.

The old man not only couldn’t scold him but also had to send someone to offer condolences.

“Where are you going so early, Your Majesty?”

“The Duke of State’s mansion.”

“I’ll go prepare the carriage!”

“No need, I’ll walk. You guys don’t need to follow me.”

Shen Yian waved his hand at the several guards.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

When he arrived at the Duke of State’s mansion, he found that the morning court seemed to have ended late, and Ye Tiance still hadn’t returned.

Ye Liyan was both surprised and happy when she heard the report from the two girls.

Grandfather hadn’t returned, and Shen Yian had come to visit. According to reason, both of them should have attended the morning court together. So, what was her grandfather doing?

After meeting, Shen Yian told a lie, saying that he had matters to attend to and hadn’t gone to the morning court, but now that he was free, he came to visit.

If Ye Liyan knew that the King of Chu’s mansion was attacked by assassins last night, she would probably worry for several days and lose her appetite.

“Liyan, the weather is so good today, why don’t we go out for a stroll?” Shen Yian suggested, thinking that Ye Liyan had been cooped up in the mansion for too long.

Recently, there had been many attempts to climb over the walls of the Duke of State’s mansion, and Ye Liyan was probably very troubled, so it was a good opportunity to take her mind off things.

Upon hearing this, Ye Liyan’s eyes sparkled, but soon dimmed, and her small hands fluttered in uncertainty in front of her.

“If you don’t respond, I’ll take it as your agreement.”

Shen Yian smiled and grabbed Ye Liyan’s small hand.

“W-wait a minute, Your Highness, I need to get ready,” Ye Liyan stammered, her eyes filled with shyness and tension.

After a moment, this silly girl found a white gauze hat from somewhere and put it on her head. She was wrapped in a layer of white gauze, giving people a hazy beauty.

Shen Yian didn’t say anything, as the current situation was still unstable, and Ye Liyan’s Heavenly Eyes were too eye-catching.

Jinxiu and Jinlian were also delighted, as they could follow their mistress out of the mansion.

Cheng Hai was also present at the Duke of State’s mansion, and Shen Yian instructed him to bring two bodyguards along.

As they left the mansion through the back door, Ye Tiance returned.

The King of Chu’s mansion had been attacked last night, and Emperor Wu was furious, ordering the Ministry of Justice, the Martial Guard Division, and the Metropolitan Government to conduct a joint investigation. Today’s Tianwu City was going to be very lively.

As a result, Ye Tiance returned to find that his granddaughter had been taken out of the mansion by the King of Chu.

Ye Tiance laughed in surprise, not saying much.

He had previously wanted to take Ye Liyan out for a stroll, but she was too stubborn and refused to leave.

It had to be the King of Chu who could make her agree!@@novelbin@@

Shen Yian and Ye Liyan walked side by side at the front, while Cheng Hai, Jinxiu, and Jinlian followed behind them at a distance of about ten meters, not wanting to disturb the couple’s world.

After leaving the Duke of State’s mansion, they soon arrived at the southern city, where they planned to go to the northern city by passing through the entire southern city.

The southern city was where the high-ranking officials and nobles resided, with streets lined with shops, wine houses, jade and stone stores, silk and porcelain shops, and poetry and calligraphy stores.

Compared to the bustling northern city, this place seemed particularly quiet, with the sun high in the sky, but hardly anyone on the streets, not even patroling soldiers.

Ordinary people didn’t dare to come here, as they might run into high-ranking officials on the streets.

Ye Liyan’s eyes landed on the silk fabrics displayed outside a shop, and she suddenly stopped, her mind racing with thoughts of the King of Chu wearing the clothes she had made.

“What’s wrong? Do you want to take a look?” Shen Yian asked, walking up to her.

Ye Liyan nodded, her mind still filled with the image of the King of Chu wearing her clothes, her ears flushing red.

The shopkeeper heard the sound and hurried out of the shop.

“It really brings honor to our shop to have two distinguished guests come.”

The shopkeeper’s tone was polite, as they had to be skilled in reading people’s faces in this area.

Not to mention the mysterious lady wearing a veil, but the young master in front of them, dressed in fine clothes and exuding an extraordinary aura, was either a noble or a wealthy young master.

Ye Liyan carefully selected a few fabrics, finally choosing a high-quality silk and two pieces of brocade.

“How much?” Shen Yian asked.

After the shopkeeper quoted the price, Ye Liyan’s small hand reached for the small silver bag at her waist, but Shen Yian had already handed over a silver note.

“Pack it up and deliver it to the Duke of State’s mansion.”

The shopkeeper took the silver note, his eyes widening in surprise.

Duke of State’s mansion?

Could it be that the mysterious lady wearing a veil was Ye Liyan, the daughter of the Northern Garrison?

And the young master beside her was none other than the King of Chu?!

The shopkeeper’s mind was racing with excitement.