Chapter 209 - 210: Setting up a Deadly Trap

Chapter 209: Chapter 210: Setting up a Deadly Trap

In the West Garden Palace,

Inside the main hall, numerous paper documents were spread out.

After examining them, Zhongshan, Shuijing, Qianyou, Gulin, Ada, and A'er furrowed their brows in thought.

"These are just the profiles of the prisoners and guards in the imperial prison. Nothing special," Gulin remarked, frowning.

"Indeed. A'er, repeat the information about Lu Jianping," Princess Qianyou instructed.

"Yes, Lu Jianping, a citizen of the Great Yu Empire, residing in Qili Town. He used to be idle and profligate, but after entering the Sky City and witnessing the prosperity of the empire, he accidentally injured one high-ranking official's son while trying to save another during a dispute. The injured party, bearing a grudge, instigated his father to include Lu Jianping among the accomplices of Wu Wanli when searching for his crimes, resulting in both of them being thrown into prison. While in prison, Lu Jianping harbored resentment towards Wu Wanli, often abusing him. His violent methods made other inmates reluctant to intervene. However, the high-ranking official's son whom Lu Jianping had saved felt grateful and cleared his name while offering him an official position. Surprisingly, Lu Jianping chose to become a prison guard, and he has remained in that position until now," A'er recited.

"Frequently abused Wu Wanli?" Gulin furrowed his brow.

"Yes, it's common knowledge that Wu Wanli suffered severe injuries to his left leg due to his actions," A'er replied.

"No wonder he kicked Wu Wanli's right leg earlier," Master Shuijing remarked, shaking his feather fan.

"Could it have been intentional? Maybe Lu Jianping was deliberately protecting Wu Wanli. To prevent the other inmates from attacking him, he monopolized his 'reign' in the prison. Even the injury to his leg might have been faked," Princess Qianyou speculated, frowning.

"The probability is quite low. Lu Jianping is from the Great Yu Empire, and it's unlikely he had any contact with Wu Wanli," Master Shuijing remarked, shaking his feather fan. Fịndd new updates at novelhall.com," Princess Qianyou nodded.

Zhongshan also believed Master Shuijing's explanation. The probability was indeed low. However, even with this slim chance, Zhongshan was unwilling to let it go. Perhaps, just perhaps, it could be advantageous to the Great Jue Dynasty. Zhongshan made up his mind, but Princess Qianyou and Master Shuijing decided to let go of this minor doubt. After all, this little doubt was inconsequential. Firstly, Lu Jianping was from the Great Yu Empire, and secondly, there was an explanation for his actions circling around the right leg at the time.

The attention of everyone turned back to the profiles of other prison guards.

"Princess," a voice suddenly came from outside the main hall.

"Come in!" Princess Qianyou frowned.

At this moment, an official hurriedly entered, holding a small purple invitation in his hand.

"Princess, just now, a ritual official from the Da Guang Empire delivered an invitation," the official said.

"Oh? Where is he?" Princess Qianyou gently took the invitation.

"After delivering the invitation, he left," the official replied.

"Did you get a clear look at him?" Princess Qianyou asked again, holding the invitation.

"Yes, I examined him carefully. He was definitely a ritual official from Prince Hanjue's side. There's no mistaking it," the official said.

"Very well. You may leave," Princess Qianyou nodded.

"Yes," the official immediately responded.

After the official left, Princess Qianyou opened the invitation.

Everyone waited silently as Princess Qianyou read it carefully.

"Your Highness, what if they mention it during the meeting? Should we agree?" Left Master furrowed his brow.

"We'll talk about it after the meeting at the Ten Thousand Peach Forest in three days," Prince Hanjue pondered.

"Yes," Left Master and Right Master nodded simultaneously.

At the Grand Commander's Mansion.

Yi Yan sat in the pavilion by the pond, holding fish food in his hand, feeding the ornamental fish. Iron Blood General stood behind him.

"Iron Blood," Yi Yan spoke lightly.

"At your service," Iron Blood General immediately responded.

"Both sets of invitations have been delivered?" Yi Yan said indifferently.

"Yes, they have. We bought off two ritual officials from each side. Both of them were delivering invitations, so it was effortless. Naturally, they agreed. Our people followed them the whole time and saw them deliver the invitations," Iron Blood said with a smile.

"That's good," Yi Yan rarely showed a hint of a smile.

"But will they go?" Iron Blood General furrowed his brow.

"They will definitely go," Yi Yan narrowed his eyes and threw a handful of fish food into the pond.

"Yes," Iron Blood General immediately responded.

"At that time, have someone watch from the city gates. Princess Qianyou will definitely go through the West Gate, and Prince Hanjue will go through the South Gate. Report to me at any time," Yi Yan said in a deep voice.

"Yes," Iron Blood General admired Yi Yan greatly, regardless of how Yi Yan was able to guess their itinerary---

Three days later, in the morning.

Princess Qianyou walked out of the West Garden Palace with Gulin, Zhongshan, Ada, A'er, and Master Shuijing.

"Let's go. Let's go meet Prince Hanjue," Princess Qianyou smiled.

"Yes, I wonder what Prince Hanjue will say," Gulin smiled.

A white cloud slowly lifted everyone up, with Zhongshan standing behind Princess Qianyou, his expression calm. However, at this moment, suddenly, a red lotus appeared in the center of Zhongshan's brow, turning into a deep blue color.

The sudden change startled Zhongshan. A sign of great calamity?

Great calamity? Zhongshan widened his eyes, and his feet were also lifted by the white cloud, heading towards the West Gate. Zhongshan instinctively reached out to stop it. Standing behind Princess Qianyou, Zhongshan instinctively placed his hand on her shoulder.

"What are you doing?" Gulin suddenly widened his eyes.

At this moment, Zhongshan realized he had lost his composure. He immediately bowed and said, "I'm sorry, Princess. I just remembered something very important all of a sudden and lost my composure."

Although Princess Qianyou was standing in front of Zhongshan, she immediately noticed when Zhongshan reached out. She instinctively prepared to dodge, but upon probing with her divine sense, she found that Zhongshan was in a trance. Confused, Zhongshan's hand had already landed on her shoulder.

Princess Qianyou frowned, and Gulin had already exclaimed.

All eyes turned to Zhongshan. Gulin's eyes seemed to be spewing fire. He had tolerated Zhongshan before because of an agreement with Princess Qianyou. However, this servant was too audacious.