Shocking! The killer traveled through time and space and became a female Shura, killing like crazy

Chapter 329 Closing the Net

Today is Concubine Qi’s birthday. The Shen sisters were invited and they dressed up carefully to meet at the gate of the palace.

The sunlight shines on the palace gate, reflecting golden light.

My sister wore a gorgeous purple gown, the satin fabric shimmering with a captivating sheen, the hem swaying gently in the breeze. The golden hairpins on her head shone with brilliance, each gemstone radiating nobility, gleaming in the sunlight, further accentuating her noble and elegant demeanor, her every gesture revealing her distinguished status.

The younger sister is wearing a light blue long dress, light and elegant, like a clear mountain spring, pure and beautiful. The gold hairpin on her head is simple and exquisite, yet smart, just right to embellish her cloud-like hair. The whole person is elegant and refined, exuding a faint fragrance.

The two stood side by side at the palace gate, forming a distinct and harmonious picture. "Sister, you look so beautiful today."

"You too."

The sunlight shines through the mottled palace walls and onto the bluestone road.

The two of them slowly stepped into the palace, their clothes fluttering in the breeze, and headed towards the banquet hall.

As they walked into the hall, everyone's eyes immediately turned to them. They saw that many ladies and young ladies had already gathered there, dressed in gorgeous clothes and with exquisite makeup.

Seeing the two beauties coming slowly, he bowed slightly and saluted with elegant and orderly movements.

"Your humble servant greets Princess Mu and the Third Prince's wife."

"No need to be polite, everyone."

Many ladies came over to talk to Shen Rou and her sister, and introduced their daughters to them, hoping to take this opportunity to become their sisters-in-law.

At this time, Concubine Qi came in with a large crowd of people following her. She was wearing a red palace dress with gold threads, her hair was high and full of exquisite pearls and jade, and her face was gorgeous and charming.

The Second Princess followed Concubine Qi, dressed in a gorgeous palace dress, but with a cold look in her eyes. She glanced at everyone calmly, and finally her gaze lingered on the Shen sisters for a moment.

Everyone bowed and saluted with elegant gestures.

Concubine Qi slowly walked to the main seat, a gentle smile on her lips, raised her hand and said softly, "Everyone, please don't be polite."

The voice is crisp and pleasant, with an innate nobility.

The Second Princess looked at Sister Shen Rou and bowed slightly, "Meet the Emperor's Aunt, and meet the Emperor's Sister-in-law."

"No need to be polite, Second Princess."

Concubine Qi smiled and said, "Today is my birthday, and I've specially invited all the ladies and girls to come into the palace to celebrate. Don't be shy, just be yourself."

She glanced at everyone, paused for a moment on Shen Xue, and continued to greet everyone.

Inside the palace, two completely different scenes unfolded. Inside the banquet hall, the lights were brilliant and the sound of stringed instruments was endless.

The tables were filled with exquisite delicacies, and people were toasting each other, making the place very lively.

The dancers danced gracefully, their agile steps and graceful postures drew cheers from the crowd, and the entire banquet hall was immersed in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere.

In the main hall, the atmosphere was solemn.

Leng Ying took the news sent by the shadow guard and presented it to the emperor, "Your Majesty, this is the news from the shadow guard."

The Emperor sat on the dragon throne, his face gloomy as he opened the letter. As his eyes swept across the letter, his brows gradually furrowed, and a cold and murderous light flashed in his eyes.

He ordered loudly, "Leng Ying, tell the shadow guards to keep a close eye on Xue Fan. Don't let your guard down for even a moment. We can't let him get away this time!"

"Tell the Shadow Guard to find a chance to get rid of the fake guards around the Fourth Prince. Don't let them hurt him."

The voice echoed in the empty palace with unquestionable majesty.

"I obey your orders."

The Emperor turned to look at Eunuch Chen beside him, his eyes wide with anger. He shouted, "Chen Fu, pass my order to He Lingfeng, the commander of the Imperial Guard! Tell him to immediately lead 5,000 Imperial Guards to capture Xue Fan and the others! If he escapes again, bring him back with your heads."

"Old slave obeys the order."

"Propagate my decree! Minister of War Zhuang Zhiyuan has colluded with the fugitive Xue Fan to murder the Fourth Prince!" The emperor pronounced each word with the chilling edge of an icy blade. "Order all children under ten years old of the Zhuang family to be sold into slavery. All other adults must be imprisoned and executed at noon tomorrow! Confiscate all Zhuang family property!"

"I hereby decree that Concubine Qi, in collusion with the fugitive Xue Fan, plot to murder the Fourth Prince, be stripped of her title. I grant her a three-foot white silk. I decree this!"

"Chen Fu, wait until you've eliminated the fake guards around the Fourth Prince before going to Concubine Qi to read the imperial edict. This will prevent them from getting wind of the news and harming the Fourth Prince and Shen Nan first. Then send someone to tell Prince Mu to bring the three young masters into the palace to pay their respects."

The voice echoed in the empty palace with unquestionable majesty.

"Old slave obeys the order."

At this moment, Lord Zhuang was still sitting in his study, fantasizing about assisting the Fourth Prince to ascend the throne, appointing himself as an assistant minister, and appointing Concubine Qi as the empress dowager, so that the Zhuang family would become the most powerful family in the capital in the future.

Suddenly, the sound of rapid horse hooves shattered the silence. A group of imperial guards stormed into the manor and surrounded it.

The housekeeper came running over to report: "Master, something bad has happened."

"Butler, you are also an elder in the mansion. How can you be so irritable all the time? What happened that needs you to be so panicked?"

"Master, our house is surrounded by the Royal Guards."

Zhuang Zhiyuan was startled, but before he could react, the commander of the imperial guards strode into the study and read out the imperial edict aloud.

Zhuang Zhiyuan and his entire family knelt on the ground to receive the imperial edict. After hearing the contents of the imperial edict, his face instantly turned as pale as paper, and his legs went limp and he collapsed to the ground.

When the woman heard the contents of the imperial edict, she was so frightened that she burst into tears.

The Zhuang family members were forcibly taken out of the mansion by the Royal Guards. Cries and shouts were intertwined. The once glorious Zhuang Mansion was now shrouded in gloom. What awaited them was execution at noon tomorrow.

When the commander of the Imperial Guard, He Lingfeng, received the order, he did not dare to delay for a moment and led his troops away at a rapid pace.