Chapter 427
Commander Xie didn't even spare a glance, his aloof demeanor showing no regard for Zhan Feiyu's accusation, the killing intent on his rugged face undiminished.
"My lord, it will be too late if you don't stop him now," Lord Zheng reminded again, frowning. Unfortunately, his Department of Surveillance had no jurisdiction over the Commander's Office.
Given the fierce and ruthless methods of the Forbidden Dragon Guard, even if Lord Xie was the main culprit, everyone present would not escape accountability and would undoubtedly be on the Forbidden Dragon Guard's list of targets.
Lord Yao's expression was equally grave. Unlike Lord Zheng, however, he remained calm, especially noticing Zhan Feiyu's composed demeanor not far away. Lord Yao patted Lord Zheng's shoulder reassuringly, "Let's observe the situation first."
The Commander's Office had come prepared, but the Forbidden Dragon Guard was notorious throughout the Great Qing Dynasty and not to be trifled with. Although only six people appeared, including the siblings He Sheng and He Nuan, these six formed an impregnable barrier, holding back nearly twenty men from the Commander's Office.
Through the crowd, Zhan Feiyu could clearly feel Commander Xie's cold and ruthless gaze. She felt a slight confusion, "Is Commander Xie intending to deal with my teacher or the Forbidden Dragon Guard?"
Commander Xie's sudden move was something even Yin Wuyan hadn't anticipated. His phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, and Yin Wuyan quickly scanned the entire scene. "Perhaps Minister Bai leaked the news."
The roster was destroyed, and Zhan Feiyu was the only one who had seen it so far. Governor Yuan had flipped through a couple of pages, but that was insignificant. Coupled with Zhan Feiyu's near-photographic memory, Yin Wuyan could roughly guess the reason for Commander Xie's sudden action.
"With the Emperor's decisive and swift style of governance, no matter what has happened, these officials of various ranks in Longyou Prefecture will be replaced," Zhan Feiyu thought of Scholar Gu in the capital. Her teacher was extremely protective. If anything were to happen to her, it would not only stir up a storm in Longyou Prefecture but also strongly push for the replacement of officials in Longyou Prefecture. In this case, Commander Xie's actions would be counterproductive.
"Be careful!" Yin Wuyan suddenly exclaimed, his right hand drawing a sword light.
With a few clangs, several arrows shot from the darkness were deflected. The onlookers nearby cried out in alarm, and then they scrambled to retreat further away.
Almost simultaneously with Yin Wuyan's action, three more figures flew out from the shadows, firmly blocking Zhan Feiyu and Yin Wuyan from their sides and rear, thwarting any hidden attacks.
He Nuan and He Sheng looked back, their expressions furious. Their attacks intensified instantly.
Lord Yao, who had been observing without intervening, finally felt at ease. He glanced at the grim-faced Commander Xie and, uncharacteristically, said with a hint of mockery, "Lord Xie, why don't you call a halt? It's not easy for the Commander's Office to cultivate such elites."
"Guard Fang, did a few people just go over there?" Lord Zheng pointed to the front left.
Almost as someone was ambushing Zhan Feiyu, these figures suddenly emerged from the shadows and then swept towards the crowd in the front left.
Even as a civil official, Lord Zheng could tell that these people were likely from the Forbidden Dragon Guard. They were pursuing the attackers who had used hidden weapons against Zhan Feiyu. It was highly probable that these insidious individuals also hailed from the Commander's Office.
"Replying to your lordship, there were three of them. When the three appeared, several people in the crowd suddenly fled into the distance," Fang Xu, as Lord Yao's guard, kept his eyes and ears open in such a chaotic and dangerous situation.
After speaking, Fang Xu cast a sympathetic glance at Commander Xie, knowing that those few men from the Commander's Office would not escape once they were targeted by the Forbidden Dragon Guard.
Ah! A muffled sound of pain rang out. Lords Yao and Zheng and the others couldn't help but look over, only to see a man pierced through the chest by He Sheng's sword.
Almost immediately after being wounded, the man tried to commit suicide, but He Sheng quickly dislocated his jaw. Simultaneously, the hilt of the sword struck the man's temple heavily, and the man tilted his head and passed out.
Chapter 427
Commander Xie didn't even spare a glance, his aloof demeanor showing no regard for Zhan Feiyu's accusation, the killing intent on his rugged face undiminished.
"My lord, it will be too late if you don't stop him now," Lord Zheng reminded again, frowning. Unfortunately, his Department of Surveillance had no jurisdiction over the Commander's Office.
Given the fierce and ruthless methods of the Forbidden Dragon Guard, even if Lord Xie was the main culprit, everyone present would not escape accountability and would undoubtedly be on the Forbidden Dragon Guard's list of targets.
Lord Yao's expression was equally grave. Unlike Lord Zheng, however, he remained calm, especially noticing Zhan Feiyu's composed demeanor not far away. Lord Yao patted Lord Zheng's shoulder reassuringly, "Let's observe the situation first."
The Commander's Office had come prepared, but the Forbidden Dragon Guard was notorious throughout the Great Qing Dynasty and not to be trifled with. Although only six people appeared, including the siblings He Sheng and He Nuan, these six formed an impregnable barrier, holding back nearly twenty men from the Commander's Office. A muffled sound of pain rang out. Lords Yao and Zheng and the others couldn't help but look over, only to see a man pierced through the chest by He Sheng's sword.
Almost immediately after being wounded, the man tried to commit suicide, but He Sheng quickly dislocated his jaw. Simultaneously, the hilt of the sword struck the man's temple heavily.
To prevent the already unconscious man from being silenced, He Sheng kicked him away.
Through the crowd, Zhan Feiyu could clearly feel Commander Xie's cold and ruthless gaze. She felt a slight confusion, "Is Commander Xie intending to deal with my teacher or the Forbidden Dragon Guard?"
Commander Xie's sudden move was something even Yin Wuyan hadn't anticipated. His phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, and Yin Wuyan quickly scanned the entire scene. "Perhaps Minister Bai leaked the news."
The roster was destroyed, and Zhan Feiyu was the only one who had seen it so far. Governor Yuan had flipped through a couple of pages, but that was insignificant. Coupled with Zhan Feiyu's near-photographic memory, Yin Wuyan could roughly guess the reason for Commander Xie's sudden action.
"With the Emperor's decisive and swift style of governance, no matter what has happened, these officials of various ranks in Longyou Prefecture will be replaced," Zhan Feiyu thought of Scholar Gu in the capital. Her teacher was extremely protective. If anything were to happen to her, it would not only stir up a storm in Longyou Prefecture but also strongly push for the replacement of officials in Longyou Prefecture. In this case, Commander Xie's actions would be counterproductive.
"Be careful!" Yin Wuyan suddenly exclaimed, his right hand drawing a sword light.
With a few clangs, several arrows shot from the darkness were deflected. The onlookers nearby cried out in alarm, and then they scrambled to retreat further away.
Almost simultaneously with Yin Wuyan's action, three more figures flew out from the shadows, firmly blocking Zhan Feiyu and Yin Wuyan from their sides and rear, thwarting any hidden attacks.
He Nuan and He Sheng looked back, their expressions furious. Their attacks intensified instantly.
Lord Yao, who had been observing without intervening, finally felt at ease. He glanced at the grim-faced Commander Xie and, uncharacteristically, said with a hint of mockery, "Lord Xie, why don't you call a halt? It's not easy for the Commander's Office to cultivate such elites."
"Guard Fang, did a few people just go over there?" Lord Zheng pointed to the front left.
Almost as someone was ambushing Zhan Feiyu, these figures suddenly emerged from the shadows and then swept towards the crowd in the front left.
Even as a civil official, Lord Zheng could tell that these people were likely from the Forbidden Dragon Guard. They were pursuing the attackers who had used hidden weapons against Zhan Feiyu. It was highly probable that these insidious individuals also hailed from the Commander's Office.
"Replying to your lordship, there were three of them. When the three appeared, several people in the crowd suddenly fled into the distance," Fang Xu, as Lord Yao's guard, kept his eyes and ears open in such a chaotic and dangerous situation.
After speaking, Fang Xu cast a sympathetic glance at Commander Xie, knowing that those few men from the Commander's Office would not escape once they were targeted by the Forbidden Dragon Guard.
Ah! A muffled sound of pain rang out. Lords Yao and Zheng and the others couldn't help but look over, only to see a man pierced through the chest by He Sheng's sword.
Almost immediately after being wounded, the man tried to commit suicide, but He Sheng quickly dislocated his jaw. Simultaneously, the hilt of the sword struck the man's temple heavily.