Starting from the imperial palace guards, his clones spread all over the world.

Chapter 656 The truth is revealed!

Under the seemingly calm but actually oppressive and scrutinizing gaze of the "Empress," the First Guardian remained expressionless.

He simply lowered his eyes slightly and responded in a flat voice devoid of any emotion:
"Your subject understands."

These three simple words made Empress Hua Nongying's heart tighten suddenly.

She could not glean any useful information from the weathered, resolute face of the First Guardian.

Did he truly understand his hints and attempts to win him over, or...?
She was about to press further and exert pressure.

But just as her red lips were about to open, the First Guardian suddenly withdrew the inner energy shield around his body without warning!

"Om-"

The distorting force field that isolated the inside from the outside vanished instantly, and all the sounds from the outside world, as well as countless burning, probing gazes, surged in like a tidal wave!

This sudden change caused Hua Nongying to swallow the words that were already on the tip of her tongue.

She had to immediately shut her mouth, quickly adjust her facial expressions and body posture, and in an instant, she regained the demeanor of an empress who was majestic, noble, and inviolable.

She forced herself to remain calm, surveyed the room, and spoke loudly, deliberately raising her voice an octave, attempting to seize the initiative and take control of the situation:
"Gentlemen! I have already frankly recounted the private conversation I had with the First Commander on the Mid-Autumn Festival night of that year, and it has been confirmed and understood by the First Commander!"

"Facts speak louder than words! I am the rightful Empress of the Great Qian Dynasty!"

Immediately, she turned her head sharply, pointed her tortoiseshell-armored fingers directly at Mu Congshuang, who was dressed in plain clothes, and her voice suddenly became sharp and full of murderous intent:
"And she—"

"She's nothing but a vixen who appeared out of nowhere! Using evil magic, she transformed herself into my likeness, spreading rumors and disturbing the palace. Her heart is wicked!"

"All Imperial Guards and Imperial Attendants, heed my command! Execute this witch on the spot immediately, and riddle her with arrows! To uphold the law and appease the people!!"

These words were like pouring ice water into boiling oil, causing an uproar in the entire room!
Zhao Bao and Mu Congshuang's expressions changed drastically!

Almost instinctively, Zhao Bao took a step forward, shielding Mu Congshuang behind him. His cold and eerie inner strength instantly surged to its peak, his wide sleeves fluttering without wind, and his eyes scanned the surroundings for any arrows that might fly in.

He was prepared to fight to the death to break through!
The Imperial Guards around them instinctively gripped their swords, spears, bows, and crossbows, their muscles tense, and their eyes all turned toward the First Guard.

They would charge at the police without hesitation at the commander's command!

Even the agents of the Criminal Investigation Bureau couldn't help but show hesitation and fear at this moment, and the weapons in their hands seemed to become heavier.

If they are truly protecting a "fake," then how is their behavior any different from treason?
This is a serious crime punishable by the death of nine generations of the clan!

Throughout the entire event, only Liang Jin remained calm and composed.

His gaze swept through the crowd and landed firmly on the first Shouzheng.

He knew all too well that the fake empress's desperate performance was meaningless. What truly determined the life and death of everyone present was the attitude of the Imperial Guard Commander, who held considerable military power and possessed exceptional strength!

The first man took a deep breath.

His imposing figure cast a huge shadow in the firelight.

Then, under the extremely tense gaze of everyone, he took a step.

With steady and firm steps, he walked towards Mu Congshuang!

The agents from the police station tried to stop them.

But when they actually faced the overwhelming aura of the First Guardian, which rushed towards them like a collapsing mountain, it was as if they had hit an invisible wall of energy. They had difficulty breathing, their blood was churning, and they instinctively turned pale and stepped aside to make way for each other.

Zhao Bao and Ji Fei stood on either side of Mu Congshuang, their foreheads bulging with veins and beads of sweat rolling down their faces.

Under the undisguised pressure of the First Guardian, he felt as if he were carrying a thousand-pound burden, and even his bones were groaning!

Empress Hua Nongying couldn't suppress a hint of pride and anticipation in her eyes.

She could almost see the bright future of First Guardian personally taking down Mu Congshuang and completely controlling the situation!

however--

What happened next left everyone speechless, almost unable to believe their eyes!

The First Guardian stopped abruptly three steps away from Mu Congshuang, then knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in salute, and performed the movements cleanly and decisively, with the resounding strength of a soldier!
He raised his head, his gaze fixed intently on Mu Congshuang, his voice deep and powerful, clearly resonating throughout the hall:
"Your subject, the First Commander of the Southern Imperial Guards, pays respects to Your Majesty the Empress!"

"I was foolish and foolish before, and was bewitched by that witch. I failed to see through her evil scheme in time and protect the imperial carriage, which caused Your Majesty to suffer injustice. This is my serious dereliction of duty! I beg Your Majesty to forgive me!"

"Now, I have discerned the truth from the falsehood and know who the true Empress, who is the mother of the nation, is!"

"Your Majesty, please grant me a chance to atone for my sins! I will personally capture that vixen who wreaks havoc on the court and usurps the throne, to set the record straight!"

boom! ! ! !

These words were like a thunderclap from the heavens, exploding in everyone's hearts!

The truth is out!
The real empress was actually that seemingly frail woman dressed in plain clothes!

The one in phoenix coronet and embroidered robes, exuding an imposing aura, is the real imposter!

The shock of the dramatic reversal plunged the entire square into a deathly silence, with only the crackling of burning torches and the heavy breathing of the crowd remaining.

Mu Congshuang's heart, which had been hanging in his throat, finally eased a little.

She suppressed her excitement and lingering fear, striving to maintain the dignity of an empress, and nodded slightly, her voice trembling almost imperceptibly:

"My dearest minister, please rise."

"Your loyalty and courage are commendable. You have been able to see the error of your ways and distinguish between loyalty and treachery, which greatly pleases me."

"I'll leave the task of quelling the rebellion to you, my dear minister."

The First Guardian suddenly stood up:

"Thank you, empress!"

When he turned around to face Hua Nongying and Xu Long, whose face was ashen, although his face still did not show much expression, the raging anger inside him, like a volcano about to erupt, made the surrounding air scorching and distorted!

A fierce and murderous aura, forged amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood, surged into the sky!

"Imperial Guards, heed my command!"

The first principle is to uphold righteousness, as cold as iron.

"Crash-!"

Without a word, all the Imperial Guards instantly turned their spears and swords, and bows and crossbows were drawn, surrounding Hua Nongying and Xu Long in a tight encirclement!
The imperial guards around the two men, who had initially held onto a sliver of hope, hesitated for only a moment before making their choice.

They all retreated, quickly moving away from Hua Nongying and Xu Long, and simultaneously drew their swords, pointing the blades at the two men as they eagerly pledged their loyalty.
"Your Majesty, please forgive us! Commander, please forgive us! We were deceived by these two treacherous villains and believed their words!"

"We humbly beg Your Majesty and Commander to give us a chance to atone for our sins and to personally capture these two traitors!"

When a tree falls, the monkeys scatter; when a wall collapses, everyone pushes it down.

At this moment, Hua Nongying and Xu Long became the target of everyone's criticism and were completely isolated!
Xu Long trembled violently, his face turning deathly pale.

He knew it was over!

Completely finished!

He couldn't handle Zhao Bao alone, let alone with a second-rank expert like the enraged First Guardian in charge.
He didn't even have a chance to escape!

Hua Nongying's beautiful eyes no longer concealed the bone-chilling resentment and malice. She stared intently at First Guardian, her voice slightly shrill with extreme anger:
"Excellent! What a model of integrity! What a pillar of the nation, loyal to the emperor, patriotic, and devoted to his duty!"

"I truly never imagined that among all the second-rank martial artists in the world, there would be someone like you, whose hands and feet are completely bound by so-called etiquette, morality, and loyalty... a person of blind loyalty!"

"Ridiculous! Utterly ridiculous!!"

At this point, she abruptly turned her head, her venomous gaze fixed on Liang Jin, who had been watching coldly from the sidelines:

"And you! Liang Jin! I never imagined that this bitch Mu Congshuang had been hidden by you all along!"

"Who exactly are you?! Which faction do you belong to?! Why are you constantly opposing us?! Why are you ruining our plans?!"

Faced with Hua Nongying's hysterical questioning, Liang Jin didn't even bother to lift his eyelids, and a disdainful sneer even curled up at the corner of his mouth.

He knew very well that the woman in front of him was not the real mastermind, but merely a relatively important pawn.

The first guard stepped forward, his voice as cold as ice, carrying an unquestionable resolve:
"Witch! Enough with the nonsense! You two have no chance of escape!"

"I, the commander, will personally capture you!"

As he spoke, the First Guardian suddenly raised his arm, his five fingers slightly bent, and terrifying internal energy instantly condensed, causing the surrounding air to hum under the strain.

It looked like a devastating blow was about to be unleashed!
"There's no need for the First Commander to trouble himself!"

Hua Nongying suddenly shouted in a shrill voice, her tone carrying an eerie resolve:

"We...seal our pressure points! Surrender!"

Before she finished speaking, she raised her hand with lightning speed, her fingers moving like the wind, and with a series of muffled "plop plop plop" sounds, she actually pressed hard on several major acupoints on her chest and abdomen!
She did indeed seal her main acupoints. As the flow of internal energy was forcibly blocked, her exquisite features, which were identical to those of the real empress, began to twist and change violently like ripples in water!
Even her skeletal frame emitted a series of fine "clicking" sounds as it began to contract and undulate!
In just a few breaths, to everyone's astonishment, she completely transformed!
What appeared before everyone was a woman whose figure was becoming increasingly slender and graceful, and whose face was extremely alluring and charming.

Her skin was as white as snow, her eyes were full of spring, and her lips were like roses with dew. Every smile and frown of hers naturally exuded a captivating charm, making her completely different from the dignified and majestic "Empress" she had been before!
Perhaps what is presented now is Hua Nongying's true appearance.

Seeing that Hua Nongying had already sealed her acupoints and completely given up resisting, Xu Long could only sigh and, with a deathly pale face, imitated her, sealing his own acupoints as well.

At this moment, with their internal energy sealed and their acupoints controlled, the two were like fish on a chopping board, waiting to be slaughtered.

But Zhao Bao was still uneasy. He knew all too well the cunning of these江湖妖人 (jianghu yāorén, martial arts world figures), and he gave a stern order:
"Guards! Use iron hooks to pierce their collarbones!"

Several fierce-looking agents from the police station immediately stepped forward, each holding a specially made iron hook with a gleaming gleam and barbs.

"Pfft! Pfft!"

The sound of a sharp blade piercing flesh is enough to make your teeth ache!
The iron hooks pierced through the shoulder blades and collarbones of both men without mercy!
Xu Long let out a piercing scream of pain, his whole body convulsing.

Hua Nongying was also in so much pain that her forehead was instantly covered in a fine layer of cold sweat, and her face turned deathly pale.

But she endured the excruciating pain and let out a chilling laugh:

"First, uphold justice! Since you are so loyal, why not go and see what's happening to the emperor you swore to serve to the death on that imperial carriage?!"

"Your wise and mighty emperor, his current condition is probably already—"

She didn't finish her sentence.

Zhao Bao's expression changed drastically, and he interrupted sharply:
"You audacious witch! Even on the verge of death, you still dare to spread your heresies and deceive the masses!"

As he spoke, he suddenly rushed forward, swung his arm, and slapped Hua Nongying's alluring face hard several times, instantly splitting her lip and swelling her cheeks, ruining her enchanting appearance.

Then Zhao Bao roughly grabbed a dirty strip of cloth that he had gotten from who-knows-where, forcibly pried open Hua Nongying's mouth, and stuffed it in.

She could no longer utter a single word, only able to let out muffled groans.

Even so, her words were like a poisonous thorn, deeply piercing the heart of the First Guardian!
The First Guardian's gaze abruptly shifted to the perpetually silent imperial carriage, his eyes sharpening with worry:

"That vixen is right! I, the commander, must see the Emperor's condition with my own eyes!"

"Tonight, treacherous individuals have emerged one after another, and the situation is unpredictable. It is my duty to ensure His Majesty's absolute safety!"

Without hesitation, the First Guardian strode toward the imperial carriage.

Zhao Bao stepped in to block him again, and said with a forced smile:
"First Commander! I have already said that His Majesty is unwell and needs to rest. He cannot be disturbed!"

The first upright official scoffed disdainfully:

"This is not your place to make decisions! Get out of the way!"

Before he finished speaking, he raised his large hand, which had once commanded thousands of troops, and with a whooshing sound, he was about to slap Zhao Bao, who was blocking his way, away!

Seeing this scene, Hua Nongying, who was being restrained, couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement and resentment at her successful scheme in her eyes, even though her mouth was gagged and her cheeks were swollen and painful.

"stop!"

At this critical moment, Mu Congshuang suddenly shouted.

The first movement of guarding the right direction paused slightly, and the palm stopped in mid-air.

However, his imposing aura did not diminish; it remained like a volcano about to erupt, locking onto Zhao Bao.

Clearly, he will not give up without a reasonable explanation.

Mu Congshuang spoke, her voice carrying the majesty befitting an empress, yet also a hint of barely perceptible urgency:

"The First Commander exudes a murderous aura and has just experienced a fierce battle; his blood is still boiling."

"If His Majesty is truly unwell and recuperating as Eunuch Zhao claims, your forceful entry into the imperial carriage to meet him has alarmed His Majesty. Who can bear the consequences?"

She paused slightly, her gaze sweeping over the imperial carriage, and continued:
"How about this, I, as the wife, will personally go to the carriage to visit His Majesty and confirm whether His Majesty is well."

"In this way, both the proper etiquette is fulfilled and the worry of causing disturbance is avoided. What does the First Commander think?"

Mu Congshuang's words were reasonable and irrefutable.

After a moment of contemplation, the First Guardian finally lowered his hand and said in a deep voice:

"As Your Majesty says."

But he remained standing there, his gaze intense, clearly wanting to see the outcome with his own eyes.

Zhao Bao was still extremely anxious!
The Empress may not necessarily be entirely on their side!

If she discovers that the emperor has a problem and reveals it in public, all the plans will be exposed instantly, and the consequences will be unimaginable!
He was frantically trying to figure out how to subtly stop them when he suddenly felt a cold, piercing, and warning gaze fixed on him.

"It is the first principle to uphold justice!" he said coldly, his voice not loud, but carrying absolute authority.
"Eunuch Zhao, it is only natural and reasonable for Her Majesty to personally visit."

"Now, anyone who dares to step forward and obstruct us even half a step... no matter who they are or what their reason is, they will be punished for treason!"

"At that time, don't blame me for my sword... showing no mercy!"

At this point, the First Guardian's cold gaze not only swept over Zhao Bao, but also lingered on Liang Jin for a moment.

The warning is self-evident.

Seeing that the brief unity they had just achieved due to their common enemy was about to crumble again due to suspicion and self-interest, Hua Nongying couldn't help but let out another muffled laugh.

Despite its pathetic state, it was full of mockery.

Only Liang Jin remained calm and composed throughout.

It was as if they were completely unconcerned about what was about to happen, or about the truth inside the dragon carriage, or rather... they already knew it all.

And so, under everyone's gaze, Mu Congshuang took a deep breath, straightened her slightly disheveled coarse cloth dress, and walked with steady and firm steps toward the magnificent but lifeless dragon carriage.

She reached out and slowly pulled open the heavy, exquisite car door.

The interior of the imperial carriage is extremely spacious, resembling a mobile abode, with a front hall and bedrooms separated by exquisite screens and beaded curtains.

Mu Congshuang entered the front hall, then closed the car door, and finally disappeared completely from everyone's sight.

Time, at this moment, seems to be infinitely stretched.

Every second felt incredibly slow and heavy.

Everyone's heart was in their throat, their eyes fixed on the tightly closed car door, and they even unconsciously held their breath.

On the Meridian Gate Square, only the crackling of burning torches and the wailing of the night wind blowing through the ruins remained.

It felt like an eternity had passed...

"Squeak-"

A soft sound.

The car door was finally pushed open from the inside.

Mu Congshuang's figure reappeared before everyone's eyes.

Her face seemed even paler than before she went in, and a trace of undisguised fear lingered deep in her eyes.

But she forced a seemingly relieved and at ease smile onto her lips.

Standing atop the carriage shaft, facing the crowd below who were all eagerly awaiting her arrival, each with their own thoughts, she cleared her throat and spoke in as steady a voice as possible:

"Although His Majesty is unwell and resting in bed, he is of sound mind and there is nothing seriously wrong with him. No one has coerced His Majesty!"

"His Majesty told me personally: Zhao Bao and Liang Jin were meritorious in protecting His Majesty tonight; they are both loyal ministers!"

"His Majesty needs to return to his palace to recuperate. Why don't you all quickly clear the road and respectfully see His Majesty off?!"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of everyone present instantly became incredibly interesting!

Zhao Bao's tense nerves suddenly relaxed, and he almost collapsed from exhaustion, his back already completely soaked in cold sweat.

Overjoyed, he couldn't help but admire Mu Congshuang's quick thinking and resourcefulness.

The First Guardian's expression remained calm, but a complex and indescribable light flickered deep in his eyes. He clasped his hands in a fist and said in a deep voice:
"Sir, obey the order!"

Hua Nongying, whose mouth was gagged, froze instantly with the mockery and expectation on her face, turning into disbelief, shock, and complete panic!

She struggled violently, letting out a loud "whoosh" sound, and finally even spitting out the cloth from her mouth, screaming:
"Impossible! This is absolutely impossible! How could the emperor still be conscious?!"

"Mu Congshuang, you're lying! You must be lying!!"

Xu Long, standing to the side, was already ashen-faced, his eyes glazed over, and he had completely lost all his spirit, collapsing as if resigned to his fate.

First Guardian coldly glanced at the crazed Hua Nongying, then, without further hesitation, gave a stern order:

"Imprison these two traitors in the Blackwater Death Prison, the deepest part of the Heavenly Prison! Deploy additional troops and keep them under strict guard!"

"No one is to approach without my order! Once the unrest has subsided tonight, we will subject them to severe torture to expose their accomplices!"

The fierce Imperial Guards immediately stepped forward and roughly dragged the struggling Hua Nongying and the limp Xu Long away.

Hua Nongying let the Imperial Guards drag her along, her bewitching eyes filled with a mad hatred and a strange, arrogant mockery.

She looked at everyone and said sneer:

"Just wait! It won't be long before you all obediently ask me to step down! No matter who ends up in that position, they won't be able to do without us!"

"When the time comes, I will repay this humiliation a hundredfold! You... will all kneel at my feet! Hahahaha—!"

Even as she was being dragged away, her distorted expression and silent, maniacal laughter still sent chills down one's spine with their madness.

However, her insane, sore-loser attitude only made her a laughingstock in the eyes of others.

Then, the First Guardian turned around, facing the palace road, and spoke in a voice as loud as a bell:
"Everyone, listen up! Clear the road, quiet and get out of the way!"

"Welcome back to the palace, Your Majesty!!"

The imperial guards knelt down on both sides of the palace road, heads bowed.

The imperial carriage slowly began to move again, heading towards the deep interior of the palace under the strict protection of a group of agents from the Imperial Investigation Bureau.

Liang Jin also personally carried the huge iron cage containing Zhao Yu and silently joined the escort team.

Since the "emperor" has personally certified him as a "loyal minister," the First Minister of Justice has no reason to obstruct him any further.

Somewhat surprisingly, Mu Congshuang also expressed her need to accompany His Majesty to take care of his daily life, and boarded a spare carriage at the side and rear of the imperial carriage to join the procession.

The First Guardian did not follow; he simply stood like a mountain before the dilapidated gate of the Meridian Gate, his gaze fixed intently on the strange convoy as it disappeared into the darkness deep within the palace.

His eyes were shifting, as if he were deep in thought.

The procession proceeded smoothly along the quiet palace path, eventually arriving safely at the emperor's bedroom.

Even after arriving at the palace gates, the "emperor" inside the dragon carriage still did not appear.

Zhao Bao, using the excuse that "His Majesty is afraid of the wind and needs to be carried directly into the inner palace," directed the guards of the Imperial Guard to carefully unload the entire huge dragon carriage from the frame and carry it directly into the inner palace of the Hall of Mental Cultivation!

Subsequently, the guards quickly took over all the defenses around the Hall of Mental Cultivation, set up a strict cordon, and strictly prohibited any imperial guards, palace guards, eunuchs, or palace maids from approaching, completely isolating this imperial bedroom.

In the end, only four people were able to enter this absolute forbidden zone: Liang Jin, Zhao Bao, Mu Congshuang, and Zhao Yu, who was released from the iron cage but was still in shock.

The inner hall of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

The candlelight shone brightly, and the expensive ambergris burned quietly in the gilded incense burner, exuding a peaceful and serene atmosphere that was completely out of place with the tense and solemn atmosphere outside the hall.

The four stood before the enormous dragon bed, carved with a pattern of nine dragons playing with a pearl, their gazes all fixed on it.

The emperor's corpse was already cold and stiff, and it presented a bizarre and terrifying form that could not be described in words!

The emperor's corpse...

Its lower body had been mutated, becoming a snake tail covered with dull scales, twisted and coiled under the bright yellow brocade quilt.

Although the upper body still barely maintained a human shape, the skin had an unhealthy bluish-gray tinge, the nails had become long and black, and the facial expression was frozen in extreme pain and ferocity.

Half-human, half-snake, incredibly sinister!
"How...how could he have become...like this?!"

Mu Congshuang couldn't help but ask in a trembling voice, her voice filled with fear and a sense of physical discomfort.

When she first entered the imperial carriage and saw the emperor's terrifying appearance, she almost screamed in fright.

Even though I was mentally prepared, taking another look still made my scalp tingle and my stomach churn.

Although Zhao Bao had already guessed that the emperor was probably dead.

But when he saw the emperor's corpse in such a bizarre and unimaginable form, he couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine, a coldness shooting straight from the soles of his feet to the top of his head!

For some reason, he had a vague feeling that the state of the strange corpse in front of him was somehow connected with some secrets about his own cultivation technique revealed by the two heads on his shoulders!

Just as his mind was in turmoil.

The aged male head suddenly popped out from his left shoulder, its face bearing a grotesque, extremely excited, and gloating smile, emitting a hoarse, eerie laugh:

"Hehehehe! That dog emperor Zhao Wuji! In the end, he couldn't resist the temptation of rebirth! I should have known! He still chose this path!"

"Forcibly using the power of the jade cong to cultivate the 'Yin Fu Long Tui Jing' will result in his descendants becoming these inhuman and demonic monsters!"

"Zhao Wuji is still the same old Zhao Wuji, far too greedy! Having gained martial arts skills, he wanted high office and great wealth. After becoming emperor and gaining control of the world, he still wanted to be reborn. Greed knows no bounds! He deserves it! He truly deserves it!!"

The old woman's head on the right also suddenly popped out, its eyes flashing with extreme resentment, and it echoed in a shrill voice:

"Retribution! This is retribution! How many people did he kill and how many sins did he commit for his own selfish desires?! Now even his own descendants are suffering!"

"Zhao Wuji, you are truly the most ruthless and selfish person in history!"

"Zhao Bao, remember his fate! We must grind him to dust and ensure he never reincarnates!"

As Zhao Bao listened to the two "old monsters" on his left and right shoulders talking back and forth, the chill in his heart not only did not subside, but became even stronger, almost freezing him.

His biggest goal now is to become a normal man again with the help of these two old monsters.

But what if he succeeds?
He naturally longed to marry, have children, and continue the family line.

But if he continues down this evil path, constantly absorbing those strange powers, will he one day harm his own descendants, causing his offspring to become like the corpse on the bed?
To become... a monster that is neither human nor demon?

Zhao Bao dared not think any further.

He thought he was thinking too far ahead.

However, the fear and chill that originated from the depths of his soul could not be dispelled no matter what.

Looking at the familiar yet strange, noble yet sinister corpse on the dragon bed, Zhao Yu's obese body trembled uncontrollably, and his teeth chattered.

As a prince of the royal family, he had naturally heard some royal secrets.

But when he actually witnessed this extremely shocking scene, the fear and horror that came from the depths of his blood almost devoured him.

But right now, he knew very well that this was not the time to be uneasy about a dead body.

There are many more things waiting for him to worry about.

Finally, he looked to the crowd for help:

"Now... what should we do?"

"Liang Jin, what are your thoughts?"

"Lord Zhao, what are the Grand Eunuch's arrangements?"

"Your Majesty, what is the Mu family's attitude?"

His barrage of questions left Zhao Bao and Mu Congshuang speechless.

Wang Jin, the eunuch, did not make any arrangements for Zhao Bao.

Mu Congshuang has been hiding in the mansion lately and doesn't know the Mu family's attitude.

Liang Jin, on the other hand, went to sit down on a chair, poured himself a cup of tea, took a sip, and said:
"We'll just wait."

Wait?
Everyone looked at Liang Jin with suspicion.

Zhao Bao, however, seemed to be deep in thought:
"Could it be that they are waiting for the Grand Eunuch and the others to decide the victor?"

"That's right! As long as these top experts win, the outcome will be decided!"

"There's nothing else we can do right now, we just have to wait."

Immediately, Zhao Bao sat down next to Liang Jin and drank tea with him.

Mu Congshuang and Zhao Yu couldn't help but exchange a glance; neither of them could calm down.

If Zhao Yu loses this competition, he will lose his life.

Mu Congshuang had just lost her husband and become a widow. In this turbulent time, her future and fate were even more uncertain, so naturally she was uneasy.

Only Liang Jin had a clear mind.

He knew that Zhao Bao's words were not entirely true.

Those top experts won't be able to determine a winner in a short time.

You have to rely on yourself!

Meanwhile, Liang Jin's other clone has also arrived in the capital and found the best opportunity!

A chance to decide the outcome!

They won't be able to wait much longer either.

(End of this chapter)