I am a living immortal.

Su Mu really didn't expect such a thing to happen, and she couldn't help but think of it suddenly.

The waiter led the way and took them to the fourth floor. Su Mu had already given a tip, and the waiter enthusiastically escorted them to the fourth floor near the railing.

We ordered some signature dishes and were given a pot of tea.

"This location is perfect." At a glance, a long procession of ceremonial guards was clearly heading towards a courtyard in Jiading Prefecture. It's good to have a know-it-all.

Chen Tao explained that the courtyard had originally belonged to a wealthy local merchant, who later fell on hard times and was ready to sell it. After changing hands several times, it was acquired by the Zheng family for a very low price. Now that they knew the prince was coming, they immediately showed their courtesy, completely refurbishing the house inside and out. They said it was a temporary residence, but when the steward arrived, they also delivered the title deed.

The reputation was that the prince was noble, and the places he lived in were beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Of course, this is nonsense. The emperor is more noble, and he traveled incognito, so he can live in any place he has lived in. It's a joke.

"But the Zheng family... after Old Master Zheng passed away, the Zheng family didn't decline as much as one might imagine. They're still thriving in Jiading Prefecture. After all, their roots are here. The prefect may come and go, but the Zheng family remains. If the prefect wants to thrive in Jiading Prefecture, he can't afford to offend these local tycoons."

Hearing about the Zheng family, Shenlong finally woke up from his daze, as if he had triggered some key words: "After all, the Zheng family has been around for so many years, not to mention that someone let the other party go, otherwise he would probably be on the road to exile now."

Who? Could you please just say it straight out? It's really uncomfortable to be left half-spoken, isn't it? Although he didn't want to pry, it was uncomfortable to be left half-spoken.

But no one was interested in saying anything. After Shenlong finished speaking, he suddenly lost control again, his vision gradually blurring.

Chen Tao also gradually became irritable... The old goat had a foul mouth, this man seemed to be mentally retarded, and Su Mu looked normal, but that inexplicable smile seemed very... well...

No wonder they can become friends.

You can tell what Chen Tao is thinking from his face. But keep it to yourself. To be able to be friends with someone like Chen Tao is not in vain.

"Stop staring at the food and look over there."

Looking at a group of people wolfing down their food, were they really here to eat? They were here to watch a show! Su Mu pointed in a direction.

Chen Tao struggled to swallow the delicious food. They'd originally come to watch the fun, but when the dish arrived, it was incredibly fragrant. He was stunned after taking a bite. No wonder it was so expensive here; each of the four floors had a different price and taste. He hadn't dared to come up to eat, but now that someone was treating him, how could he treat himself badly?

After swallowing, he patted his chest, as if he hadn't eaten for hundreds of years. He wiped his mouth before looking up.

At a glance, there wasn't a single unusual crowd; the place was still bustling with activity. With his keen eyesight, he could detect something amiss with several people. They were in the restaurant, in the crowd, vendors, common people, even some with children sitting on their shoulders, men, women, and children of all ages. A grand gesture! They were difficult to spot amidst the crowd, but one thing they all had in common: no matter what they did, they would glance in the direction of the Crown Prince.

These people's auras were well hidden. If Chen Tao hadn't dealt with merchants and peddlers every day, he wouldn't have recognized them. They probably had a special technique to conceal their auras, coupled with such a large sum of money.

"Mingke." Chen Tao immediately revealed the organization of these people.

"This Mingke's men are not cheap, and the order is as big as assassinating the crown prince. It seems that the crown prince is not as safe as he seems."

"However, this prince is no ordinary person. He has already arranged for his men before even entering the city. And these men... are... eunuchs? Tsk, these clueless palace masters are really good at hiding."

Su Mu really likes people like Chen Tao. He also provides his own commentary, knows a little bit about everything, and explains the current situation clearly, which makes the viewing experience much better.

"They are about to take action." Chen Tao said suddenly.

The moment the words fell, the originally lively atmosphere around them suddenly froze, and the next moment it became tense and a solemn atmosphere swept across.

"Escort!!!"

A deep voice suppressed all the lively and noisy movements, and it could be heard so clearly in such an environment.

This roar was followed by the sound of swords being drawn and screams of terror, and the crowd fled in all directions. The Imperial Guards surrounded the Jade Pallet, watching every move.

And in this chaos, a flash of sword light appeared, and several figures leaped high and rushed towards the prince. This seemed to be a signal, and countless people moved.

However, something strange happened at this moment. Those who hadn't had time to draw their swords had their hands severed, blood splattering everywhere. The eunuchs hiding in the crowd also moved.

The two sides fought for only a moment, each had their own success and failure, and after leaving behind several corpses, they each took a step back.

The streets were in chaos, with people running everywhere. Among the fleeing crowd, the two sides stared at each other across the crowd, like a pack of wolves meeting a pack of wolves.

Both sides were testing the waters. The eunuchs kept shifting their feet to react more quickly, their daggers hidden behind their arms obscuring their movements. The other group also wore a variety of clothing.

The eunuchs stopped the subsequent killers outside the circle, and those who had already entered the circle did not need their concern and were handed over to the guards.

The Crown Prince sat expressionless in his ornate jade sedan chair, stroking the jade ring in his hand. He had used himself as bait, having anticipated this scenario and therefore made every possible preparation. Jiading Prefecture was in such a state of chaos, with so many forces at play, that he didn't intend to slowly cleanse them all up; it would be too troublesome and time-consuming. It would be better to deal with them all at once, even though that might expose him to even greater danger.

But what can I say? He is a radical person. As long as it does not exceed his psychological expectations, he is willing to give it a try.

The Imperial Guards were already engaged with the assassins, the clash of swords and sabers echoing in the air. These guards were battle-hardened, ruthless in their killing, each strike aimed for vital points and the end. Those who had managed to return from the battlefield understood that remaining behind would be irresponsible for their own lives. Besides, the Crown Prince had no desire to spare any lives.

Sparks flew from the collision and friction between the knife and the sword, the horse neighed, and the bluestone on the ground shattered into pieces.

The assassins had no expression on their faces, as if they didn't care about their own death.

The collision between the true energy and the evil energy created a huge air pressure in the surrounding area, making it difficult to breathe. They also had a contingency plan for the current situation.