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"Brother, you're just too cautious."
Those people aren't your people. Now that someone has finally stepped in to punish them, isn't that a good thing?
Everything Brother Changxuan did was for the sake of the court's integrity and incorruptibility.
After you ascend the throne, I will have Brother Changxuan assist you!
It can also help you smoothly consolidate this empire.
The prince gazed at his younger sister's innocent and carefree demeanor.
His eyes revealed a mixture of helplessness and doting affection.
"I naturally understand my sister's feelings. But the waters of officialdom are deep and treacherous,"
How can a problem be solved by acting impulsively in the moment?
Wei Changxuan's series of intense actions this time,
This could potentially trigger even greater turmoil and unrest.
If he doesn't have enough strength, he's likely to be in grave danger this time.
Soon, Father will surely intervene personally!
……
At the entrance of Zhang Feng's residence in the capital.
Zhang Feng, who had already received the news,
His face was extremely gloomy at this moment.
He knew very well that Wei Changxuan was not going to let this go easily.
At this moment, there's no time to worry about many official rules and taboos.
He directly used the authority of the Minister of War to mobilize a portion of the city's defense troops and secretly surround the mansion.
On the surface, they use the pretext of expanding the patrol duties of the city's defense forces to play a "gray area" game.
All of this actually stemmed from Emperor Yuanjing's tacit approval.
After all, this involved mobilizing the city's garrison to enter the heavily guarded inner city...
Outside Zhang Feng's residence
Wei Changxuan and his group of night watchmen had arrived. The atmosphere was extremely tense, with both sides on the verge of conflict.
The air was thick with the smell of gunpowder, as if a single spark could ignite a massive battle.
Wei Changxuan rode imposingly on his tall horse, his piercing gaze fixed on the city's garrison commander:
"Get out of the way! Anyone who obstructs will be killed without mercy!"
The city defense commander looked conflicted, and fine beads of sweat had formed on his forehead.
He clasped his hands in a respectful bow and said in a low voice, "Lord Wei, we are also acting under orders."
"We are responsible for patrolling and guarding this area. We beg Lord Wei to be lenient and not make things difficult for us lowly soldiers."
Wei Changxuan sneered, his tone laced with sarcasm and suspicion, "Acting on orders? On whose orders? Does that old scoundrel Zhang Feng dare to falsely convey an imperial edict?"
Wei Changxuan sat majestically atop his tall horse.
His gaze was piercing, like two sharp blades gleaming with cold light.
Locking straight on to the city garrison commander:
"Get out of the way! Anyone who obstructs will be killed without mercy!"
At this moment, the city defense commander looked terrified, and fine beads of sweat unconsciously seeped from his forehead.
He quickly clasped his hands in a fist salute, bowed his head respectfully, and said:
"Lord Wei, we are also acting under orders."
They are on patrol and guard duty here.
I hope Lord Wei will show leniency.
Don't make things difficult for us lowly soldiers.
Wei Changxuan snorted coldly, his tone full of disdain and doubt:
"Acting on orders? On whose orders?"
Could it be that old scoundrel Zhang Feng is falsely conveying an imperial edict?
Upon hearing this, the commander panicked and hurriedly waved his hands in explanation:
"Lord Wei, you must not speak recklessly!"
We are...we are acting in accordance with His Majesty's orders.
Strengthen patrols and defenses within the inner city.
Wei Changxuan sneered inwardly, naturally understanding that Emperor Yuanjing's tacit approval was indispensable behind this.
However, at this moment, he had already reached a high level of strength and no longer cared about giving that old man any face.
He coldly rebuked:
"Regardless of whose will it is,"
Today I am determined to bring down Zhang Feng, that corrupt official!
If you insist on obstructing me, don't blame me, Wei Changxuan, for being ruthless!
As soon as he finished speaking, the night watchmen behind him drew their weapons in unison.
A flash of cold light appeared, and a chilling killing intent filled the air, intimidating the mind.
Upon seeing this, the city garrison soldiers immediately and without hesitation gripped their spears tightly.
They quickly formed ranks and adopted a tight defensive posture.
A thrilling battle is about to erupt!
"I keep my word! Anyone who dares to stop me will die! Kill them!"
With a sharp shout from Wei Changxuan, the sound resounded throughout the entire venue like a thunderclap.
His psychic weapon—the Sky Shuttle—suddenly began to hum.
Instantly, dozens of extremely sharp blades split off.
Under Wei Changxuan's powerful mental control, it transformed into streaks of extremely sharp, cold light.
It shot out like an arrow released from a bow, tearing through the air with a sharp whistling sound.
These blades pierced through the enemy lines with lightning speed.
They moved nimbly among the city's garrison, each sweep leaving behind a dazzling yet cruel flash of blood.
At the same time, the night watchman followed closely behind Wei Changxuan.
They charged into the enemy ranks with the ferocity and ferocity of tigers pouncing on their prey, and engaged in fierce combat.
In an instant, the sounds of swords clashing and the shouts of battle filled the air.
The once peaceful and tranquil street was instantly transformed into a carnage, a scene of carnage.
Meanwhile, inside the Zhang residence, the sounds of fierce fighting pierced through the courtyard walls and reached deep into the hall.
Hearing the shouts rising and falling, Zhang Feng's face grew increasingly gloomy and unsightly.
He paced back and forth anxiously, his shoes making a rapid sound as they pounded the ground.
My mind raced, frantically calculating how to defuse the crisis...
Just then, his aides rushed in from the side hall.
He whispered in my ear and offered his advice:
"My lord, the matter is urgent and cannot be delayed."
We must devise a solution as soon as possible to deal with the deteriorating situation.
My subordinate suggests secretly contacting several high-ranking officials in the court who have close ties with Your Excellency.
They were requested to enter the palace to meet the Emperor and explain the implications to him.
Perhaps His Majesty will rescind his order and halt Wei Changxuan's actions.
Upon hearing this, a hint of hesitation flashed in Zhang Feng's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
He gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice, "This is the only way now!"
Go and do it right away; you must invite those officials no matter what.
This matter concerns the rise and fall, the very survival of my Zhang family; there can be no mistakes!
The advisors acknowledged the order and left, while Zhang Feng continued to pace back and forth in the spacious hall.
Each step felt like stepping on my own frantic heartbeat.
Outside the mansion, Wei Changxuan personally took action, and in just a short while, the three hundred city defense soldiers had been slaughtered!
Only the city's garrison commander remained, trembling all over, his eyes wide open as he stared at Wei Changxuan, muttering to himself:
"No...impossible! How could this be?!"
The city's garrison commander stared at the scattered limbs and blood soaking the stone slabs, his face filled with shock and horror.
The troops dispatched today were the army's elite force! Yet they couldn't even hold out for a few seconds!
This ending is truly unacceptable.
Even the seasoned night watchmen behind Wei Changxuan were utterly shocked—
In just a few breaths, three hundred well-trained elite city defense soldiers were wiped out—a truly magnificent and tragic scene!
"My lord, there are no obstacles ahead."
A night watchman leader quickly walked to Wei Changxuan's side and whispered his report.
Wei Changxuan's eyes were sharp as he looked up at the gate of the Zhang residence.