Film and Television Daqing: Starting with the Heaven-Covering Technique and the Devouring Demon Art

Of course, both Zhan Doudou and the Empress Dowager kept the information about the Grandmaster under wraps and did not announce that the incident at the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters last night was the work of a Grandmaster.

As for why they didn't say anything, it was mainly because Ku He from Northern Qi hadn't arrived yet, and they didn't have the confidence to directly declare war on a Grandmaster.

Da da da da da!

Shen Zhong rode his horse and arrived at the outskirts of the capital city first. Looking at the tightly closed city gates, a sense of doubt arose in his heart.

Logically speaking, the city gates should be wide open at this time, and there should be many Northern Qi people watching!

What exactly is going on? He frowned, pondered for a moment, and then spurred his horse forward to the city gate.

He looked up and shouted loudly:

"I am Shen Zhong, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. I am here to welcome the envoy from Nanqing. Open the city gates immediately."

The voice was loud and clear, echoing between the walls of the capital.

Hearing Shen Zhong's shout, Liu De, the guard above the city gate, leaned out and gave Shen Zhong a strange look before saying:

"Commander Shen, please wait a moment. His Majesty has ordered a citywide curfew today. Without His Majesty's approval, I dare not open the gates to let you into the city. I hope you will understand!"

After saying that, he turned his head away.

Shen Zhong was shocked. The emperor had actually ordered a citywide curfew?

Has something major happened?

His expression turned serious as he pondered the reasons behind it.

But right now, the most important thing is to get into the city as soon as possible and complete my mission.

So he shouted again:

"General Liu, please inform His Majesty as soon as possible that the envoy from Nanqing is about to arrive. It would be bad if we were delayed."

Upon hearing Shen Zhong's words from below, Liu De on the city wall immediately replied: "Commander Shen, don't worry, I have already sent someone to report. They will be back soon. Just wait a moment."

Just then, Fan Xian saw that the carriage had stopped moving and got off and slowly walked forward.

A moment later, Fan Xian came to Shen Zhong's horse and said to Shen Zhong: What's going on, Commander Shen!

Upon seeing Fan Xian's arrival, Shen Zhong said with a somewhat solemn expression:

"Lord Fan, I don't know what happened in the city that His Majesty ordered martial law."

Therefore, the garrison commander above must report to His Majesty, and only after His Majesty's approval can we enter the city.

Upon hearing this, Fan Xian exclaimed in surprise, "Martial law? What a coincidence!"

Upon hearing Fan Xian's exclamation, Shen Zhong was puzzled and quickly asked, "Lord Fan, what makes you say that?"

After a moment's thought, Fan Xian had a flash of inspiration and said softly:

"You must already know about the recent events in our country. At the time that event occurred, our capital city of Daqing was also placed under martial law."

After speaking, Fan Xian gave Shen Zhong a meaningful look. His meaning was self-evident (Li Dezhao).

Shen Zhong understood the deeper meaning in Fan Xian's words, and his worries grew stronger.

What if His Majesty tries to seize power while I am away from the capital, which would be detrimental to the Empress Dowager?

Thinking of this, Shen Zhong was extremely anxious.

But he also knew that he couldn't even get through the city gates now, so he could only wait and see.

Seeing that Shen Zhong was extremely anxious after hearing his words, Fan Xian comforted him, saying, "Commander Shen, don't worry. I was just saying that casually! There's no way such a coincidence could happen."

Shen Zhong, who was already anxious, became even more anxious after hearing Fan Xian's words.

The time it takes to drink a cup of tea quickly passed.

Shen Zhong, anxiously waiting outside the city, grew increasingly uneasy. He sensed something was amiss and quickly looked up at Liu De on the city wall, asking:

"General Liu, could you tell me what has happened in the city that warrants a citywide curfew?"

Upon hearing Shen Zhong's words, Liu De, considering that Shen Zhong was the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and not an outsider, did not hide anything and spoke directly to Shen Zhong:

"Commander Shen, last night all the officers above the rank of centurion in your Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters were killed, leaving only some banner officers to survive. His Majesty was furious when he learned of this, which is why he ordered a citywide curfew."

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhong froze as if struck by lightning, his face filled with disbelief. It took him a long time to recover, and he looked at Liu De on the city wall with a shocked expression, exclaiming, "How is this possible?"

Shen Zhong never expected that this martial law would be completely different from what he had imagined.

He originally thought that the young emperor was going to seize power by taking this opportunity, but now it seems that things are far from that simple.

His Imperial Guards were wiped out overnight!

Although those junior and senior officers could be replaced at any time if they died, the officers of the Embroidered Uniform Guard above the rank of centurion were the backbone of the Embroidered Uniform Guard!

These people not only possess strength of the seventh rank or above, but also have impeccable backgrounds, with many holding hereditary positions.

Now that they are dead, the Embroidered Uniform Guard is completely finished.

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Chapter 69 What?! You actually want me to grope the Empress Dowager of Northern Qi's breasts?!

what?

This is impossible!

When Shen Zhong learned of this news, he was extremely shocked, and his heart was filled with doubt and confusion.

At this moment, Liu De, who was on the city wall, had already received Zhan Doudou's order and shouted loudly without hesitation:

"Open the city gates!" The shout echoed throughout the entire city gate.

Upon hearing this shout, Fan Xian knew that he could enter the city.

So he turned around to return to the envoys' group, and a smile appeared on his face as he thought of Shen Zhong's ugly expression just now.

However, just as he was about to leave, suddenly, he heard the rapid sound of horses' hooves and a soldier's shout behind him:

Urgent report from 800 li away! Please make way immediately!

Fan Xian turned around in surprise and saw a soldier riding a horse galloping towards him, waving an urgent document in his hand.

Fan Xian frowned, wondering to himself: Could it be that His Majesty has already begun the attack?

If that's really the case, then the Northern Qi Kingdom will definitely crush them!

Thinking of this, Fan Xian couldn't help but feel a little worried.

But he quickly reassured himself that since His Majesty had sent him to Northern Qi, he should not easily launch a war.

After all, he hadn't yet come up with a pretext for His Majesty to send troops this time!

Just as Fan Xian was deep in thought, Shen Zhong was also awakened by the soldier's shout.

He realized the situation was urgent and he had to rush back to the headquarters of the Embroidered Uniform Guard to take control of the situation.

However, due to the heavy responsibility he was entrusted with, he could not act on his own and could only lead Fan Xian and his entourage into the palace to meet the emperor.

As the city gates slowly opened, Shen Zhong waved his hand and said:

"Walk."

As Shen Zhong led the Imperial Guards into the capital, looking at the deserted streets at the front gate, he couldn't wait to head towards the palace.

Geek!

Geek!

As Fan Xian's carriage slowly entered the capital city, he looked out the window at the deserted streets and felt extremely puzzled.

Damn it.

He had prepared himself for difficulties from the people and martial artists of the capital city, but the streets were deserted, which made him feel inexplicably frustrated.

Fan Xian then called Wang Qinian, who was sitting outside the carriage, inside.

After Wang Qinian entered the carriage, he saw Fan Xian looking somewhat aggrieved and asked in confusion:

"Young Master Fan, what brings you here?"

Upon seeing Wang Qinian, Fan Xian's eyes darted around as if he had thought of something, and he chuckled, patting Wang Qinian on the shoulder as he said:

"Old Wang, I have a very important matter that I need you to handle. If you can do it well, I'll double the money I give you when we return to Qing Kingdom, how about that?"

Upon hearing Fan Xian mention silver, Wang Qinian instantly perked up, as if injected with adrenaline, and eagerly replied:

"Young Master Fan, you're too kind. What kind of relationship do we have? Money is irrelevant. Whatever the task, I will do my utmost to complete it!"

Fan Xian looked at Wang Qinian in front of him, a sly smile playing on his lips, like a blooming flower, and said softly:

“Very well, since that’s the case, come closer and I’ll tell you exactly what to do.”

Without hesitation, Wang Qinian quickly brought his ear close to Fan Xian's.

When he finished listening to the task Fan Xian assigned him, his eyes widened as if they were about to pop out, his face filled with shock and disbelief, and he exclaimed:

"What! You actually want me to assault the Empress Dowager of Northern Qi in front of all the officials of Northern Qi? This..."

Upon seeing this, Fan Xian was startled and quickly reached out to cover Wang Qinian's mouth, fearing that he would shout even louder.

Fan Xian anxiously explained in a low voice:

"Hey, why are you shouting like that? Only your light-footed skills can accomplish this task!"