Chapter 1851: 1850: Embroidered Spring Guards, Murderous Intent in Chang'an

Chapter 1851: Chapter 1850: Embroidered Spring Guards, Murderous Intent in Chang’an

“What are you afraid of,” Xu Zimei waved his big hand.

He directly grabbed the Wronged Soul and walked toward Chang’an City.

At the city gate, a group of armored soldiers were stationed there.

On the towering city walls, there were even hundreds of archers lurking.

Chang’an City is vast and all-encompassing.

No permits are needed to come here, not even any other documents.

People coming and going can enter freely.

Moreover, with Chang’an City having a large population base, the people entering here every day even have to queue up.

There were merchants in carriages and people from other cities who came here drawn by its fame.

Had to line up at the city gate for a long time before Xu Zimei and the others entered.

Lu Yueqing acted like a country bumpkin.

“So this is Chang’an, the first city of the human race.”

“Where are we going to find your mother?” Xu Zimei asked.

Lu Yueqing took out a crumpled piece of paper.

It read, “To Minister of the Household Department, Lue Lan.”

In addition to the paper, there was a golden bracelet as a token.

Xu Zimei guessed that Lu Yueqing couldn’t enter the Imperial Palace.

So her mother used this bracelet as a token to have the Minister of the Household Department deliver the message.

The young man transformed by the Wronged Soul was nervous as soon as he entered Chang’an.

He felt as if countless gazes were fixed on him.

“Sir, what are you doing in Chang’an?” Wronged Soul asked proactively.

“To find King Qin,” Xu Zimei replied.

“You know King Qin, sir?” Wronged Soul was delighted.

If so, he had nothing to fear.

“I don’t know him; I’m here on behalf of the Monster Race for negotiations,” Xu Zimei laughed.

“M-Monster Race,” Wronged Soul nearly stuttered.

Everyone knows that the human race and the Monster Race are mortal enemies.

It’s surprising that a member of the Monster Race dares to come to Chang’an alone.

“No, you’re from the human race, definitely not a monster,” Wronged Soul looked at Xu Zimei seriously.

“Whether I’m a monster or human doesn’t matter; being myself is enough,” Xu Zimei replied.

“Let’s first help you find your mother. I also need to enter the Imperial Palace.”

“Thank you, sir,” Lu Yueqing said quickly.

After all, she was unfamiliar with Chang’an City.

With Xu Zimei’s assistance, everything was much easier.

Xu Zimei didn’t need to eat, but Lu Yueqing, being a mortal, couldn’t skip meals.

Previously on the road, Lu Yueqing relied on dry food.

The three first went to the residence of the Minister of the Household Department.

The Minister of the Household Department was named Lue Lan.

But a guard informed them that Minister Lue was in the court and would return in the afternoon.

The guard took the golden bracelet to report to the Minister of the Household Department in the palace.

Xu Zimei and the others then found an inn to eat.

Lu Yueqing, being a mortal, wanted to taste Chang’an City’s delicacies after eating dry food all the way.

……

Single Blade Inn,

The inn was primarily decorated with blades,

not only was the inn’s shape like a blade, but numerous blades also hung in the hall.

Long knives, broad knives, twin knives, Trickster Blades…

Even the inn’s attendant had blades slung over his shoulder and was well-versed in martial arts.

This was somewhat like a themed restaurant of later generations.

The shopkeeper really knew how to play.

“What would you like to eat?” the attendant asked boldly.

“What’s special in Chang’an?” Xu Zimei asked.

“If you ask like that, dear guest, there are countless specialties in Chang’an.”

The attendant replied with a smile.

“The Eight Bizarre Dishes of Chang’an and the southern cuisines are numerous.

They include Eight Treasure Balls, Nine Spirit Shrimp, Ten Knotweed, Hundred Fire Pot…”

The attendant was quite skilled, rattling off dish names like treasures from his pocket.

He named dozens of dishes in no time.

“Then let’s have all your inn’s special dishes,” Xu Zimei smiled.

The inn served the dishes quickly.

Just as they were eating, a group of soldiers wearing Embroidered Spring Robes rushed in from outside.

“It’s the Embroidered Spring Guards,” a diner exclaimed in shock.

The Embroidered Spring Guards are a very special kind of soldier in Great Qin.

Their role is to inspect officials and report directly to the emperor.

Ordinary ministers or soldiers are not qualified to command them.

Only members of the Imperial Household can direct the Embroidered Spring Guards.

Everyone fell silent.

Among these Embroidered Spring Guards was also the butler from the Household Department Minister’s residence.

He looked at Xu Zimei’s table and then nodded.

The leader of the Embroidered Spring Guards, Zhang Jianwei, slowly walked forward.

“Please come with me to the palace,” he said.

“For what?” Wronged Soul asked.

Chang’an City was already dangerous enough, and he really didn’t want to enter the Imperial Palace.

His identity would definitely be exposed.

“By the order of Our Lady, I’ve come to escort you to the palace,” the General said.

“Is it my mother?” Lu Yueqing asked excitedly.

“Please come with me to the palace,” the General only replied faintly without answering.

Xu Zimei sensed something unusual.

But he didn’t say anything and stood up.

Seeing Xu Zimei agree, Lu Yueqing and the others could only follow closely.

……

The Embroidered Spring Guards led the way.

Encircled everyone tightly.

After walking for a while, Lu Yueqing felt something was wrong.

“This doesn’t seem to be the way to the palace.”

“Someone wants to meet you,” General Zhang Jianwei said.

His voice was cold.

His expression was meticulous.

“Who?

We just arrived in Chang’an and don’t know anyone else,” Lu Yueqing asked.

“You’ll know when you get there,” Zhang Jianwei replied.

They walked into a small alley and, after turning for a while, finally entered an old house.

“This is the place,” Zhang Jianwei stopped.

The air was filled with a murderous atmosphere.

“We…” Lu Yueqing didn’t have time to speak before a group of Embroidered Spring Guards drew their blades.

“By the order of Our Lady, execute the rebels,” Zhang Jianwei declared as he slashed down directly.

“It’s up to you now,” Xu Zimei said, pulling Lu Yueqing aside, addressing the Wronged Soul.

“Killing Great Qin’s Embroidered Spring Guards doesn’t seem right,” Wronged Soul hesitated to say.

Although he hesitated, his actions were not ambiguous.

The aura of the Wronged Soul around him transformed into chains, binding the group of Embroidered Spring Guards tightly.

No matter how the Embroidered Spring Guards struggled, it was futile.

Don’t underestimate the Wronged Soul; he may seem insignificant in front of Xu Zimei.

But his own strength is very strong.

Otherwise, King Qin wouldn’t have specifically sent the Thunder Duke to suppress him.

And the Thunder Duke had the benefit of being Thunderbolt restrained; otherwise, he might not have succeeded in the suppression.

As the chains tightened, within an instant, more than a dozen Embroidered Spring Guards were smashed into pieces.

The butler from the Household Department Minister’s residence was so scared he wet himself on the spot.

“Don’t kill them all, leave one to question,” Xu Zimei said.

“I’ll talk, I’ll say everything,” the butler hurriedly confessed before anyone else could speak.

“I was ordered by the Minister of the Household Department, Lue Lan, to come and kill you. I was forced,” the butler replied.

“Does a Minister of the Household Department have the authority to mobilize the Embroidered Spring Guards?” Xu Zimei asked with interest.

He turned his gaze to Zhang Jianwei.

“Just kill me,” Zhang Jianwei replied calmly.