Film and Television: The Great Feng Sword Immortal, starting with Lingyue's updo hairstyle

"Lord Zhang, the situation has reached a dead end, and there is only death ahead."

This situation is a hundred times more dangerous than a battlefield campaign. If the news leaks out, the Ministry of Justice and the night watchmen will probably already be on their way!

Zhang Feng's face was gloomy, and a cold light flashed in his triangular eyes. "How could someone be so shameless? The hostages haven't even been brought to justice, yet the news has already spread like wildfire throughout the city..."

At that moment, a burly man dressed in martial arts attire suddenly fell from the roof and knelt on one knee before Zhang Feng.

"Your Excellency, the government has dispatched numerous constables, including some of our own. It is said that Princess Pingyang has been having an affair with a monk from Qinglong Temple, and three young masters helped her escape from the capital."

"However, once they stepped outside the capital's borders, the three young masters lured the princess to a remote mountain area with ulterior motives. Fortunately, a passing knight-errant intervened in time, successfully stopping their attempt and capturing all three young masters."

"The young master Sun, who was in charge of guarding Heng Hui, and his second son, the young master, were unfortunately stripped of their martial arts skills, while another young master who had ulterior motives was castrated."

Zhang Feng clenched his fist, his palm on the table tightening.

Chapter 124 Actions that offend the Emperor's authority will not be tolerated!

"Not only were the three young masters arrested on the spot, but the princess also survived. The situation is now desperate. Once the princess speaks, none of the three families can escape!"

Sun Zhongming's eyes darted around, and he looked troubled.

If Zhang Yi's intentions are improper and his actions are malicious, and if one's own son is bitten by him, and it can be proven that Zhang Yi was driven by lust and had no malicious intent, there might still be a glimmer of hope.

Upon hearing this news, the Earl of Pingyuan, a mere military man, collapsed weakly into his chair.

"This is terrible, everything seems to be over! How could there be such a coincidence? Was this wandering knight sent by the Qi faction or appointed by the Wang faction?"

Zhang Feng keenly observed the two men's actions and had largely ruled out the possibility that they had leaked information.

After all, the three of them were partners who shared weal and woe, and in such a major case as the murder of a member of the royal family, no one could easily remain uninvolved; everyone could be drawn into it.

It is now obvious that the Zhang family's situation is beyond repair, and all three clans are in dire straits.

"Even a rabbit, if it is impatient, can bite. I have gone through hardships and worked diligently to finally achieve something. How can I give up now and end up with my family ruined?"

The Earl of Pingyuan called out anxiously:

"My lord, what path do we have left to take?"

Zhang Feng said in a chilling tone, "You have a gang of yamen runners outside the city, do you not have a few martial arts masters? I also have a group of Jianghu retainers. The government officials have not yet arrived in the capital, so we may not be without a way out."

Zhang Feng's cold words sent a chill down Sun Zhongming's spine. In this life-or-death situation, Zhang Feng had actually chosen a dangerous path.

"My lord, if we are going to attempt a prison break, then the explanation becomes even more complicated."

Zhang Feng responded:

"As a scholar, how can I not think things through carefully? The only feasible path at present is that bald monk!"

"It is clear that the bald monk seduced and kidnapped the princess. Now that the truth has come out, his accomplices are plotting to rescue the bald monk and even intend to abduct the princess."

As soon as Zhang Feng finished speaking, the Earl of Pingyuan suddenly realized, "Even though the government office has a lot of people, the strongest among them is only an eighth-rank martial artist."

As long as the night watchman doesn't make a move, we might still have a chance to fight.

"I command dozens of warriors, including one fifth-rank military officer and two sixth-rank military officers. I wonder where Lord Zhang is located..."

Zhang Feng glanced at Sun Zhongming, only to see him cower and lower his head. Clearly, he was just a civil official with few subordinates at his disposal.

"Lord Zhang, Marquis Pingyuan, have you considered this carefully? Before even reaching the capital, the news has already spread. Is this an attempt to plunge us into chaos...?"

He immediately followed Linglong's suggestion, suggesting that they directly beg His Majesty for forgiveness, as there might still be a glimmer of hope.

"boom!"

Zhang Feng slammed his fist on the table in anger:

"waste!"

Zhang Feng naturally understood Sun Zhongming's scheme, and his heart was filled with indignation.

At such a critical moment, even if the young master of the Sun family had no malicious intent, how could he escape punishment? He is truly ignorant.

Emperor Yuanjing attached great importance to the dignity of the imperial family and would never tolerate any act that violated imperial authority.

Prince Yu doted on his only daughter, so any attempt to resolve the matter through the emperor or by seeking reconciliation with Prince Yu was futile.

"Even if what you say is true, are we just going to sit idly by and watch our clan be wiped out? As the art of war says, only by taking risks can we break the deadlock. Even if it means certain death, we must fight with all our might!"

"I also have two sixth-rank martial artists under my command. Marquis Pingyuan, order your men to shave their hair and eyebrows along with my martial artists, and make sure they have no traces on their bodies that could reveal their identities."

We then disguised ourselves as monks and rescued the bald monk and the princess.

"If this calamity fails, then take Princess Pingyang's life immediately!"

Upon hearing this, both Pingyuan Bo and Sun Zhongming felt a chill run down their spines, their hearts raced, and beads of sweat the size of soybeans appeared on their foreheads.

Given the princess's prominent status, she likely hasn't yet fully revealed the misfortune she nearly suffered to the constables of the prefectural government.

If the princess were to pass away, the river would surely become completely murky. How many people would readily believe the words of a mere martial arts practitioner? It should be known that the princess has not been defiled.

If they were to devise another plan at that time, they might be able to transform into three valiant young men, successfully capture the evil monk, and rescue the princess from danger.

At this point, the Earl of Pingyuan inquired again about the guests at the Zhang residence.

"What level of skill does the wandering knight possess?"

The retainer responded:

"I have heard that he is unfathomable, mysterious, and his cultivation is so profound that it is difficult to fathom his true nature."

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Zhang Feng waved his hand in acknowledgment and said firmly:

"No need for further words, there is no other way. Let's move quickly and take action immediately!"

The Earl of Pingyuan bowed slightly, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and then hurriedly walked out of the room with his retainers.

Zhang Feng glanced sharply at Sun Zhongming and said in a deep voice:

“Lord Sun, it would be best if you left as soon as possible. We don’t know if the night watchman has already taken notice of this matter. It’s best to avoid any further contact between us in the near future.”

As Sun Zhongming stood up, his legs suddenly went weak, and he almost stumbled and fell. This scene made Zhang Feng frown slightly and give him a cold glance.

"Fortunately, Lord Zhang is here; otherwise, I would have had no choice but to sit idly by and watch my entire clan be slaughtered..."

The moment Sun Zhongming left, Zhang Feng felt his legs go weak and leaned back in his chair. A moment later, he struggled to get up, walked to the weapon rack, and gently picked up an exquisitely crafted sword.

"Zhang Yi, you're a real menace!"

Inside the palace walls, a beautifully decorated carriage made of golden nanmu wood sped past, with a knight following closely behind, galloping after it.

"Your Highness, Princess Lin'an has arrived at the government office. She looks extremely angry. She has smashed several items and is carrying the precious sword bestowed upon her by His Majesty."

"The news of the princess's ordeal has spread throughout the capital. The Ministry of Justice and the Court of Judicial Review have dispatched elite officers who are rushing to the city to provide support. The case is still unclear, and His Majesty is unaware of it."

Princess Huaiqing's brows still held a hint of anger, but her tone remained calm as she replied indifferently:

"understood."

Number Five complained urgently, “How could the capital be in such chaos? The chief constable of the Six Doors was just assassinated, and the princess almost met with misfortune! What kind of world is this? It’s outrageous!”

[Urgent Request #6: Which temple does the monk who eloped with the princess belong to?]

[Number Two: That arrogant, brainless emperor, even under the emperor's nose, still causes unrest, which is both regrettable and frustrating! To murder a princess is a serious crime punishable by the extermination of three generations of her family. The Minister's son's actions are utterly foolish.]

Number Six, why are you in such a hurry? Did you run into that monk who eloped?

She took out a small jade mirror, and the reflection in the mirror was also lively.

Chapter 125 Spreading Rumors: A Lose-Lose Situation

[Number 3: Number 6, that monk is from Qinglong Temple.]

[Number Six: Thank you, Brother Ling.]

The conversation temporarily ended. Huaiqing already knew that Number Six was an upright monk, but he was still unsure of his exact location.

This number three contains a lot of information.

[Number One: Number Three, your information channels are truly remarkable; you get them even faster than I do.]

Huaiqing's gaze was fixed on the small jade mirror, trying to find the slightest clue from Number Three's words.

As Su Nan rode on horseback, his gaze fell upon the information reflected in the small mirror, and a smile unconsciously crept onto his lips.

Huaiqing was just trying to find out some information. I had the script in my hand, and I was worried that you would try to extract information from me.

[Number 3: Today I went to a brothel to enjoy music and heard that it was being hotly discussed everywhere.]

A fine line appeared between Huaiqing's brows, indicating that he was quite cautious in his words. Who had leaked the information was still a mystery, with no clues to be found.

"Your Highness, we have arrived at the Righteousness Pavilion."

The princess stepped slowly out of the carriage, followed closely by two attendants dressed in golden gongs.

She moved with light steps, almost taking two steps in one, and quickly stepped into the magnificent Haoqi Pavilion, the headquarters of the night watchmen.

"Meet the princess."

The night watchman leader, Wei Yuan, bowed respectfully. The princess smiled and said, "Lord Wei, there's no need for such formalities. Please sit down, and we'll discuss this further."

Wei Yuan sat respectfully at the end of the table and sighed softly, "The eldest princess has not come to the government office."

Huaiqing spoke calmly, “That little girl from Lin’an has left. The pressure the royal family is putting on the government must be immense. However, I always feel that this matter is far more complicated than it appears on the surface.”

Wei Yuan stated frankly, "The princess has unfortunately gone missing. The night watchman and the Imperial Observatory are assisting Prince Yu in the search. However, the government office received an urgent report that Prince Yu is in a hurry to return to the capital from Qinglong Temple."

"I have dispatched men to the government office to prepare for any possible changes."

Huaiqing asked:

What actions has Zhang Feng taken?

Wei Yuan responded:

"Upon learning of this, we also dispatched people to secretly monitor the Zhang residence, but found that Zhang Feng made no move. He simply kept the doors closed and rarely went out."

"Perhaps it was his quick reflexes that allowed him to take action before the night watchman even entered the mansion. As for the Earl of Pingyuan and Sun Zhongming, they are not in the mansion at the moment, and we do not know where they are."

After Wei Yuan finished speaking, Princess Huaiqing's worry deepened. "The situation had barely begun when the news reached the capital so quickly. It's clearly the work of someone with ulterior motives. Who was it that went to the government office to report it?"

This is a fifth-rank martial artist from the Sifang Escort Agency, a bodyguard and also a member of the martial arts alliance.

Huaiqing pressed further, "Judging from this, the chivalrous man who captured Young Master Zhang was also a member of the Martial Alliance, and this news was also released by the Martial Alliance. Why is that?"

Wei Yuan smiled casually and said: