Chapter 1778

Peidu became more and more chaotic, and the situation of the Tang family also became more and more dangerous in the following days, as Yemi said.

There were several poisoning incidents before and after the Tang Mansion, and a raging fire broke out in the mansion one night, destroying many pavilions.

When the incident happened, there was a violent fight. Afterwards, many guards became corpses forever, which made the whole Tang Mansion shrouded in a heavy atmosphere.

There is no doubt that it was done by the killer of Wuwang Pavilion. In order to successfully assassinate Tang Xuance, he used all kinds of tricks and used everything to his advantage.

Under such a pervasive assassination, fortunately, the Shui Wu Army was strict in running the army, and the entire Tang Mansion was even more cautious, so the assassin failed to succeed.

It's just that it can't be prevented for a while, and many officials in Peidu have suffered disasters one after another, and some even have their entire family wiped out. How long can the Tang family hold on?

After several waves of assassinations, not only the guards of the Tang family suffered heavy casualties, but even Na Gu's priest was accidentally cut off by the killer with an arm!

In such a dangerous situation, it was time for the Tang family to employ people, and Gu Chen, the leisurely third priest, was finally approached by Tang Xuance.

Not only Tang Xuance came, but Tang Gaolan and the second uncle of the Tang family, Tang Xuanci, also came.

A group of Tang family members came to Gu Chen's small courtyard together, with a very sincere and polite attitude. Tang Gaolan put a peach blossom that seemed to have just been picked with dewdrops on it on the stone table in front of Gu Chen.

"What is this?" Gu Chen casually glanced at it.

"It was discovered in my father's study early this morning. Those who leave peach blossoms come and go without a trace. This method is very similar to the rumored layman peach blossoms."

Tang Gaolan's face was heavy, knowing that Gu Chen might not know who Lay Tao Hua was, she explained again.

"Peach Blossom Layman is a national war-level killer in the Wuwang Pavilion. He has the assassination ability to take the head of a general among millions of troops. He is famous in the dark world."

"Peach Blossom Layman has a habit. Before killing someone, he likes to keep the peach blossoms first. Once he receives the peach blossoms, he will definitely die within three days!"

"Now that my father has received the peach blossoms, I'm afraid there will be a catastrophe within three days, so I'm here to ask Brother Chen to help protect it!"

After Tang Gaolan finished speaking, his eyes were extremely sincere.

"Also ask Chen Fengfeng to help."

Tang Xuanci, who was arrogant and arrogant before, also kept his posture extremely low when he met Gu Chen, and even saluted Gu Chen.

Not to mention Tang Xuance, before he came to the small courtyard, he had someone ask Gu Chen for instructions to make sure that he was willing to meet, so he brought a group of people over.

Gu Chen looked at the Tang family with interest.

Since the last time Tang Xuanci brought two priests to find fault and was taught by himself, the Tang family's attitude towards him is very interesting.

Not only did he send a total of 50,000 dao crystals and dragon ginseng, but he also responded to his daily needs.

But after paying so much, when the Tang family was repeatedly assassinated, no one came to ask him to take action, as if he was afraid of disturbing him.

Now that Layman Taohua made the move, according to what Tang Gaolan said, this person should be the killer that Yemi mentioned, and he could never afford to provoke.

The Tang family was worried that they would not be able to deal with Layman Taohua, and finally thought of asking him to help, but this humble attitude was intriguing.

Even if Tang Xuance had some guesses about his strength, he wouldn't be so polite, could he?

Even the attitude of Tang Xuanci, who was dissatisfied with him a lot before, has become like this, it seems that it is not the effect he could achieve with Xiaolu's previous efforts.

Gu Chen was skeptical in his heart, but it was time to get in touch with Peiguo Chaotang, so he responded with a smile: "Since I accept the Tang family's offering, I will naturally do my best when I need it. Please be polite."

Hearing his words, all the Tang family were obviously relieved, and Tang Xuanci even showed joy on his face.

Gu Chen caught this scene, and was even more puzzled in his heart, why is this person so willing to accept his offering all of a sudden?

"Today there is a grand banquet in the palace, please ask Chen Gongfeng to accompany me into the palace." Tang Xuance said politely.

Gu Chen nodded, since he promised to protect Tang Xuance's safety, he would follow him no matter where he went.

And this is exactly what he wants.

Without too much delay, Tang Xuance quickly arrived at the gate of Tang Mansion, rode on a water unicorn, and prepared to leave for the palace.

When Gu Chen went out, he rode the Promise Tyrannosaurus Rex, and just approached it a little, and the water unicorn subconsciously took a few steps back.

Seeing this, Tang Xuance's eyes showed strange color, and he asked with a smile: "Chen Gongfeng's mount is not simple, isn't it a sub-dragon?"

"It's just an ordinary sub-dragon, Patriarch Tang praised it absurdly." Gu Chen opened his eyes and said nonsense, knowing that Tang Xuance was trying to test it.

Tang Xuance must have heard about the fact that the Promise Tyrannosaurus Rex slaughtered Shao Heyang's group. Although the Promise Tyrannosaurus Rex has changed its appearance and restrained its aura, its innate noble blood will still make some keen monsters instinctively fear.

Tang Xuance's water unicorn was not a mortal beast, and the mount of the commander of the army would be too bad, but because of this, it somehow sensed the difficulty of the Promise Tyrannosaurus Rex, and instinctively took a few steps back.

Gu Chen thought for a while, and it seems that the disguise of the Promise Tyrannosaurus Rex is not enough. The sub-dragon species with low intelligence were not seen through before, and he must be more careful in the future.

Although Gu Chen didn't tell the truth, Tang Xuance, who had already guessed his identity in his heart, was more convinced of his judgment, and left without asking any more questions.

The majestic royal palace arrived, Tyrannosaurus Rex and Water Unicorn were arranged in the Dragon Stable, while Gu Chen and Tang Xuance entered the banquet place.

There was indeed a grand banquet today, and the banquet hall was full of delicacies and beautiful women.

It's just that the dignitaries of the Pei Kingdom who had already attended the banquet didn't seem to have much interest in it, they didn't even look at the graceful dancing girl, and some people whispered to each other from time to time, showing worry on their faces.

"May I ask Patriarch Tang, what is the purpose of today's banquet?" Gu Chen asked in confusion.

Even people like him who stay at home know that there has been a bloodbath in Peidu recently, and the ministers from all walks of life are in danger, so how can they have the interest to participate in the banquet?

"Today's banquet is prepared for Wu Lie, the second prince of the Dasheng Dynasty. He passed through Peidu, so naturally he can't be neglected." Tang Xuance replied with a gloomy look in his eyes.

Gu Chen thought of the information he got in Wuwang Pavilion, and understood it all at once.

Via Peidu?

How could the second prince have such a leisurely mood, he was probably here to let King Pei make a choice.

Some things have been clearly stated in the information of Wuwang Pavilion. The current emperor of the Dasheng Dynasty is suffering from a long-term illness and may die at any time. Therefore, the competition among the princes is extremely fierce around the throne.

Among the princes, the most powerful ones are Prince Yanyang and the second prince Wulie.

Prince Yanyang is the orthodox heir to the throne, and behind him is the secret support of the Qiankun Society, so his influence is naturally not small.

However, this Wu Lie is not bad, his mother was originally the Princess of Lan Kingdom, and the present King Lan is his own uncle.

The Dasheng Dynasty has seven kingdoms under its jurisdiction. Although all the major kingdoms have to obey the orders of the dynasty, they are actually the princes with military and political autonomy, and have the power to influence the dynasty.

With the help of his mother's natal family's strength, coupled with his own talent in cultivation, Wu Lie was deeply loved by Emperor Sheng, posing a serious threat to Prince Yanyang's status.

Over the past few years, as Emperor Sheng became seriously ill, the battle for the throne between Wu Lie and Prince Yanyang intensified, and the imperial court was almost divided into two camps.

The two princes fought fiercely in the Shengyang realm directly under the imperial dynasty, and they did not stop for a moment when they reached the boundary of the Seven Kingdoms.

Both of them knew that as the battle for the throne intensified, whoever could get the support of more kingdoms would be more likely to ascend to the throne!

Thus, the second prince Ulie attacked Pei Guo.

Pei Kingdom has always remained neutral among the Seven Kingdoms, unwilling to get involved in the imperial court's struggle for power and profit.

However, the disappearance of Luo Men made it difficult for Pei Guo to remain neutral.

The second prince Wu Lie sensed an opportunity to control Pei, so he sent King Lan to send troops to attack Pei, and manipulated public opinion to wantonly assassinate important officials of Pei.

He used all kinds of means to gain the right to speak in Peiguo, and now that he is in Peidu in person, it is probably time to meet him!

He must come here this time to get a clear answer from King Pei, if he doesn't get a satisfactory answer, he might be bleeding into rivers!

No wonder the dignitaries in this banquet hall had no intention of making fun of it, they obviously realized that the storm was coming!

Gu Chen couldn't help but look at Tang Xuance a few more times. If the second prince Wulie wanted to attack King Pei today, then the Peach Blossom layman who was going to assassinate Tang Xuance would most likely do it today.

The reason is very simple, Tang Xuance's Water Dance Army is responsible for the safety of Prince Pei, if the second prince wants to force the palace, he must first get rid of Tang Xuance!

Gu Chen suddenly realized that the guards this time were no small matter, and Tang Xuance chose to bring him here, which seemed even more intriguing.

"What is Chen Gongfeng thinking?" Seeing that Gu Chen seemed to be in a daze, Tang Xuance asked politely.

"It's nothing, this banquet is very interesting." Gu Chen chuckled, and sat down with Tang Xuance.

Tang Xuance was originally an important minister in the court, and he would be sought after by all the officials if he appeared at any banquet on weekdays, but for some reason today, after he was seated, very few people came forward to chat.

Some officials looked at him from a distance, hesitated to speak, their eyes were a little dodgy, as if they were guilty.

Aware of this scene, Gu Chen felt that it was even more interesting. It seems that there must be a good show today.

Not long after, a group of people stepped into the banquet hall, attracting many officials to rush forward, their enthusiastic attitude was much better than treating Tang Xuance.

Gu Chen narrowed his eyes a little, and there was a familiar face among the group of people, who seemed to be Shao Jianwu from the Shao family, the uncle of the dead Shao Heyang.

"Chen Gongfeng, the leader is Shao Jianmin."

Tang Xuance noticed Gu Chen's gaze and knew that Shao Heyang died at the hands of the other party, so he reminded him.

Gu Chen then looked at the star-like existence in the group of people, it was a refined and handsome middle-aged man with a white face and beardless.

Shao Jianmin, as the patriarch of the Shao family, and an important official with the same status as Tang Xuance in the Peiguo court, seemed to have an extraordinary appearance.