Bloody Kyoto

The news that the young master of the Chen family had been kidnapped by vines spread throughout the capital in an instant.

The people had a lively discussion about it.

Some unrelated aristocratic officials gloated, while others sighed with regret.

Those who murdered Huo Yunxia were terrified, including the reigning emperor.

The moment they received the news, they strengthened the palace's defenses, especially around themselves, which were practically surrounded by a wall.

In addition, the palace went from lush and green to bare in one morning.

The concubines, bewildered, complained incessantly, while Consort Shu burned the embroidered handkerchiefs and screens with grass and plant designs on them.

The only one who remained calm was probably Consort Hui.

Consort Hui is the emperor's most beloved woman. Before entering the palace, she was just the daughter of a county magistrate. After entering the palace, she gave birth to Prince Cheng, and her favor with the emperor has only increased since then.

After the death of the Empress, the mother of the Crown Prince, the Emperor wanted to make her Empress, but due to the opposition and threats from the Duke of Zhenguo, the Emperor had no choice but to compromise.

As a second choice, she wanted to be named a Noble Consort, but the Duke of Zhenguo still opposed it and even made blatant threats.

The emperor was angry but helpless, and could only resign his beloved to the position of a concubine.

Consort Hui also said she didn't mind, since there was no one in the palace with a higher status than her except for the Empress Dowager and the Emperor.

At this moment, Consort Shu is weeping in Consort Hui's palace.

"Sister, do you think those otherworldly people might invade the palace?"

Consort Shu had one daughter but no sons. Because she had no conflict with Consort Hui, she and Consort Hui had a very good relationship.

Even in the case of Huo Yunxia, ​​Consort Hui did not hesitate to involve her and her family.

Consort Hui leaned against the chaise longue, looked at Consort Shu and sighed softly, "Sister, there's no need to panic. The palace is heavily guarded; those otherworldly beings can't get in."

“In addition…” she paused and continued, “the head of the Han family is also in the palace.”

Upon hearing the name of the Han family head, Consort Shu felt much more at ease. She didn't know the Han family head, but she had heard Consort Hui talk a lot about how capable he was.

Since they are so powerful, they can definitely protect the palace.

Outside the Imperial Study Room

Han Yueze looked at the sky and closed his eyes helplessly. Emperor Zhu Yihua came out and saw his expression, so he couldn't help but ask, "Ancestor Han, has the celestial phenomenon changed?"

Han Yueze didn't even look at him, and only said indifferently, "Where can you look at the celestial phenomena in broad daylight? What I'm looking at is the blood aura that shrouds the imperial city."

"Chen Shifeng is gone, and the blood in his face has darkened."

Zhu Yihua said nothing upon hearing this, and simply stood quietly to the side.

He didn't think he had done anything wrong; as an emperor, he had only killed an alien.

To him, it was as simple as crushing an ant.

"Old Ancestor Han should have a way to find out who that anomaly is!"

Han Yueze glanced at him sideways and said, "Zhu Yihua, you need to understand one thing. The reason I came to protect you is for the sake of the people of the Great Shang Dynasty, not because I approve of your actions."

Zhu Yihua smiled slightly, "Hua, of course I understand."

Although he didn't care much about killing Huo Yunxia, ​​he did care about the method of killing her.

If the world knew that this emperor actually drank human blood and ate human flesh...

No matter how many achievements he has made or how many benevolent policies he has implemented, he will still be despised by people.

He sighed inwardly, blaming it on the otherworldly beings' abilities; the temptation was simply too great.

but……

He would never let Zheng Jiaojiao and the Yun family get away with it; how dare they deceive him, the emperor.

Unforgivable!

*

The Chen family sent a large number of people to search the entire capital but couldn't find Chen Shifeng. Naturally, Li Nanle's shop was also searched.

Ah Niu went out and handled Friday perfectly on his own.

Since learning that her son had been arrested, Chen's mother, Madam Yu, had not eaten or drunk anything all day. She just sat blankly at the gate, watching the road home.

Yu was very beautiful; she looked like she was in her twenties even though she was over forty.

In the evening, Chen Chusheng returned home exhausted and was heartbroken to see his wife staring blankly at the end of the road.

Although Chen Shifeng was not their only child, he was their only boy.

In the eyes of people in ancient times, he was the only son of the Chen family.

"Rui'er, would you like to come back to the manor with your husband?" Chen Chusheng squatted down beside her and asked cautiously.

Yu seemed not to hear anything, staring unblinkingly at the end of the road.

Chen Chusheng gave his two daughters, who were standing by, a wink. Upon seeing this, the two daughters gently advised him in unison.

"Mother, shall we go back to the manor? Your daughter is starving."

"Mother, I feel a little dizzy."

The younger daughter said she was hungry, and the older daughter said she felt dizzy. Yu Shi, who always doted on her children, finally reacted.

She nudged her youngest daughter and said in a hoarse voice, "Go eat!"

Then she looked at a nanny who was standing anxiously to the side and said, "Nanny Sun, help your young lady back to rest."

After giving her instructions, she looked at the end of the road.

Chen Chusheng sighed inwardly, waved to his two daughters, signaling them to go back, while he stayed with them and waited.

How he wished that the unfilial son would appear at the corner with a grin the next moment.

The following day, a thick fog blanketed the area in the early morning.

A scream rang out at the west gate, startling the people queuing to enter the city for work, the farmers selling vegetables, and the soldiers guarding the gate.

A soldier with a fierce face walked up to the man who was shouting in terror, and said, "What are you yelling about? Get out of the way and stop blocking the way."

The man didn't look at the soldiers; he simply raised one finger and pointed upwards.

The soldier instinctively looked in the direction he was pointing and immediately noticed something hanging there.

Upon closer inspection, he was so frightened that he fell to the ground.

Seeing this, the other civilians and soldiers also looked up, and everyone who saw it was stunned for a moment.

Then screams erupted from many people, and chaos broke out at the city gate.

Not far away, a woman calmly walked down the street with a basket on her shoulder. Little did she know that a bearded man was staring at her back.

The bearded man sighed softly as her figure disappeared from sight.

Sure enough, she was Huo Lele.

That's incredibly audacious. Han Yueze has come to the capital. If he runs into you, he won't need any tests or checks; he'll see right through your deepest disguise at a glance.

He turned to look at Chen Shifeng's body, which had not yet been removed, and murmured, "Huo Yunxia, ​​your sister is much more ruthless than you."

"But that's good, at least she won't end up like you."

*

Yu sat at the door until midnight, but her body couldn't hold on any longer and she fainted.

Chen Chusheng stayed up all night again, keeping watch by her bedside.

As dawn broke, he hurriedly washed his face and prepared to go out to continue his search, only to see the butler running towards him in a panic.

"Is there any news about Feng'er?" Chen Chusheng hurriedly went up to ask.

But as soon as he finished asking the question, he saw the butler kneel down with a thud.

Seeing his actions, Chen Chusheng felt his head buzzing; something must have happened to Feng'er.

The butler lay prostrate on the ground, sobbing and crying, but he couldn't utter a word; he simply couldn't bring himself to say it!

The young master is really too pitiful!

Supported by his servants, Chen Chusheng shed tears and commanded in a hoarse voice, "Speak!"

The butler looked up at his master, then kowtowed heavily again, saying, "Please take care, sir!"

"The young master is right at the door."

Chen Chusheng shook off the servant who was supporting him and stumbled toward the door.

The butler immediately got up and followed behind.

As soon as he reached the door, he saw a person covered by a white cloth. Chen Chusheng's hands trembled as he tried to lift the white cloth.

The butler, who had followed behind, grabbed his hand. "Sir, stop looking!"

You can't look. If the young master looks like that, the adults will definitely go crazy.

Chen Chusheng knew that his son's death must have been gruesome, but since it was his own son, he had to see his final moments clearly.