0p0 Chapter 188 Why are you here?
Chapter 188 Why are you here?
This is the sound of horse hooves outside the cave entrance.
Everyone became alert at once, and Zuo Jue came to Dai Yan to see how she was doing.
"Young lady."
Dai Yan forced herself to have faith and gave Zuo Jue a look, telling him to rest assured.
"Who is it?" Lu Zhaoxue ran to the cave entrance and watched as if nothing had happened.
A loud shout was heard from outside: "Listen up, everyone inside! We are the army sent by the imperial court to encircle and suppress the remnants of the Demon Cult. Come out and surrender immediately, or you will be killed without mercy!"
"The remnants of the evil cult."
Lu Zhaoxue's heart sank. He didn't expect that people from the imperial court would find this place so soon.
She knew who the people outside were looking for, but it had nothing to do with the people around her.
She looked back at everyone, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes.
"Don't be afraid, I'll go out and negotiate with them."
Lu Zhaoxue took a deep breath and walked out of the cave. Dai Yan wanted to stop her, but her body was limp with grief.
Zuo Jue gritted his teeth and followed Lu Zhaoxue.
Zuo Jue knew that whether it was the "Demon Cult" or himself, the uninvited guests from the Li Country, they could not reveal their identities.
At the entrance of the cave, a man who looked like a general, holding a spear, blocked Lu Zhaoxue's way.
"Who are you? How dare you harbor the remnants of the Demon Cult?"
The man was so arrogant that he didn't even look at Lu Zhaoxue. He shouted angrily.
Lu Zhaoxue stepped forward and looked directly at the other person without fear: "You are so bold! Open your dog eyes and see who I am."
Only then did the general begin to look at Lu Zhaoxue.
With a "thump", the general knelt directly on the ground.
The soldiers behind him didn't understand why and knelt on the ground, only to hear the soldier speak.
"Swagger Princess."
When Zuo Jue heard the name "Princess Zhaoyao", his eyes revealed a moment of shock and confusion.
But it was soon replaced by calm.
Lu Zhaoxue snorted coldly, "So you still recognize this princess."
Princess Zhaoyao, Lu Zhaoyao, also known as Zhaoxue.
The most beloved little princess of the retired emperor.
The general kowtowed and said, "Princess, please spare my life. Please spare my life. I have offended you by being blind."
Lu Zhaoxue shouted angrily, "Since you know my identity, why don't you tell your people to retreat!"
"Yes, yes, I will take my men away right away." The general quickly stood up and waved his hand to let the soldiers behind him retreat.
After taking two steps back, the general suddenly turned around.
"It's just..." He started hesitantly.
"Just what?" Lu Zhaoxue frowned and questioned with an aura that was no less powerful than King Jing.
"This mountain is dangerous. Princess, I'm afraid it's not safe here. How about I take someone to escort the princess back to the palace?"
"What's the danger?" Lu Zhaoxue understood something and continued to ask according to the soldier's words.
"The Emperor summoned me tonight, saying that there was an accident in the Western Suburbs Death Row. It might be the work of the Demon Cult. I have been ordered to capture the Demon Cult. Princess, if you stay here for too long..."
"I have brought my guards and am resting in the cave. I will not trouble you, General. You may go about your business."
Lu Zhaoxue waved her hand and ignored the man.
The man was also sensible. He responded and retreated with his soldiers.
After the soldiers had retreated a distance, Lu Zhaoxue looked at Zuo Jue and said, "We shouldn't stay here for long. Let's leave as soon as possible."
Zuo Jue nodded, went back into the cave, leaned over and said something in Dai Yan's ear.
Dai Yan just shook her head, and then Zuo Jue helped Dai Yan up.
Lu Zhaoxue did not interrupt their conversation, but walked over when she saw Zuo Jue helping someone.
She helped Dai Yan from Zuo Jue's hand and said, "Let me do it. It's more convenient for women this way."
Dai Yan nodded, and Zuo Jue let go.
The group quietly left the valley under the cover of night and continued on their journey towards the capital.
After entering the city, the few of them parted ways. Dai Yan and her group did not return to Zui Xiang Lou. In order to avoid being followed, they booked a few rooms in a nearby inn.
This small inn is also one of the dark webs in Liguo, but only the owner is.
Once it is used, it will be temporarily evacuated, so it can only be used once.
At this time, exposing Zui Xiang Lou is undoubtedly the worst choice, but this small inn is different, it will be deserted tomorrow.
The boss looked at the people's attire and the token, and he understood what was going on. He made all the arrangements and left.
"You two go guard the door."
"Yes."
Zuo Jue ordered his men to guard the door.
I went into Dai Yan's room to discuss what happened tonight.
"Young Madam." Zuo Jue called out to Dai Yan who was in a daze.
Dai Yan looked at him without saying a word, waiting for him to continue.
Zuo Jue continued, "Why not capture the princess? Threaten the Northern Kingdom's monarch and avenge the Saint."
"It's not that simple."
Dai Yan said softly, "We have captured Princess Zhaoyao. The one who will turn against us will not be the monarch of the Northern Kingdom but King Jing."
"Looking at the expressions of Prince Jing and Zhao Yao, they now share a common enemy with us: this tyrant emperor."
Zuo Jue was silent for a moment. He knew that Dai Yan was right, but he could also vaguely feel that there was more to it than that.
I'm afraid that even if Princess Zhaoyao is not Prince Jing's biological sister, Dai Yan will not arrest her.
"If only that were true..." Zuo Jue sighed softly.
Of course Dai Yan understood what he said.
"Zuo Jue, why did we come to the North Country?"
"To redress the Ye family's injustice and ensure the peace and prosperity of the country..."
"Is it just leaving the country?" Dai Yan said softly.
Zuo Jue was silent for a moment.
"How could Sister, with all her skills, not be able to escape?"
Dai Yan knew it when she saw Lu Zhaoxue using her elder sister's martial arts to protect her.
Lu Zhaoxue, who had learned a few moves and styles, was able to delay some time, so why couldn't her elder sister do the same?
"She has long known that she is not only protecting the people of Liguo, but all the people in the world."
Zuo Jue felt a warm current in his heart that made his blood boil.
"And what about us? The Northern Kingdom's monarch is cruel and tyrannical. We attack the Northern Kingdom to stop the war forever."
After hearing Dai Yan's words, Zuo Jue thought of Yuchi Xiaosheng and suddenly felt extremely sad.
"But the Saint's death was too unjust."
"I know." A trace of pain flashed in Dai Yan's eyes, "But we can't let hatred blind our eyes."
"Zhaoyao isn't a bad person. If we harm innocent people out of hatred, what's the difference between us and that evil master?"
Zuo Yude also knew that if Lu Zhaoxue had not rescued him in the cave, a fierce battle would have been inevitable.
"We must find the real murderer and make him receive the punishment he deserves."
Zuo Jue sighed: "Okay, the young lady is right. So what should we do next?"
He knew that the journey would be difficult, but if it succeeded, it would benefit all people.
Dai Yan took a deep breath and looked at Zuo Jue with a determined look, "I have almost finished the defense map. It depends on whether they will rebel tomorrow."
"I understand." Zuo Jue said firmly, "I'll arrange it right away."
There will be no sleep tonight.
The silent night enveloped the earth, like a thick black curtain, wrapping the entire world.
Dai Yan sat quietly at the desk, her brows furrowed and her eyes complicated.
She knew that a major change might be about to happen in the North Country, which would affect the life and death of countless people.
She had to be fully prepared for any possible situation.
Although she had already made this plan, she still had to check it out. She decisively checked the level of preparation for each matter.
Dai Yan first secretly mobilized troops and arranged elite troops to assemble and stand by at key locations.
These soldiers are well-trained and well-equipped. They are the sharpest swords in Dai Yan's hands, ready to fight for the country at any time.
Dai Yan also made full use of the huge intelligence network under her control to collect extensive information about various conspiracies of the Northern Kingdom's monarch.
She knew very well that only by knowing both oneself and the enemy could one win every battle. Only by understanding the enemy's movements could one better formulate countermeasures to thwart the enemy's conspiracy.
The night wind blows gently, bringing a hint of coolness.
Dai Yan stood alone in front of the window, staring at the dark sky in the distance.
The moonlight fell on her like water, outlining her graceful figure.
Recalling her sister's tragic death, her heart was filled with grief.
My sister used to be so kind and gentle.
Dai Yan secretly swore that no matter what the cost, she would make those evildoers receive the punishment they deserved.
She also has to eliminate this huge hidden danger for the people of the world.
I guess this is also my sister’s wish.