Film and Television: The Collector Who Rampages Across the Heavens

A few days later, another major event occurred in the capital. When Wei Guang of the Wei clan built the imperial mausoleum, he secretly placed the white jade tripod, which symbolized the fate of the nation, in the tomb of his own ancestral family. This was discovered by the people arranged by Yan Xun and Yuwen Yue and revealed to the Wei Emperor, who was furious and wanted to exterminate the entire Wei family.

Fortunately, Yuwen Yue had Wei Shuye report Wei Guang in advance, and Consort Wei knelt outside the main hall, begging Emperor Wei to spare the Wei family's bloodline in consideration of the Wei family's many years of service.

After careful consideration, Emperor Wei appointed Wei Shuye to take charge of the Wei family, while the rest were either killed or exiled. The core strength of the powerful clan suffered heavy losses and fell into a period of decline and decadence.

Su Li didn't pay much attention to this matter. He was busy dealing with the secret agents in the city, the Tiger Legion's taxi drivers, and the fact that Crown Prince Xiao Ce of Liang had traveled a long distance to the capital.

To show his respect for him, Emperor Wei specially arranged for some promising young noblemen from the court to greet him, and Su Li was among them.

But Xiao Ce was an oddball. When the Seventh Prince Yuan Che went to pick him up, he was complained that he was too murderous and dared not come over. Emperor Wei had no choice but to send another minister instead, but he still said that he was too ugly and that no man could get close to him.

In the end, it was only after Consort Wei arranged for a beautiful noblewoman from her family to greet him that he was able to come to the capital.

"Your Highness, this is Yuwen Li, the deputy commander of the Tiger Legion."

"Indeed, you are a handsome and talented man. I, the Crown Prince, am quite fond of your kind. You can invite me for a drink sometime."

Xiao Ce had a pair of peach blossom eyes, was handsome, and had slightly pale skin, which looked like he had indulged in excessive sexual activity.

Su Li knew he was faking it. This crown prince hadn't come here to win Yuan Chun's heart, but rather to add fuel to the fire in this raging imperial city, and incidentally investigate the case of his elder sister Xiao Yu's disappearance.

"I will definitely bother Your Highness when I have time..." Su Li cupped her hands in greeting.

"Of course, of course. I, the Crown Prince, will always welcome you with open arms." Xiao Ce patted Su Li's shoulder with a familiar smile and said.

"Your Highness, this way please." The eunuch continued to introduce the people behind him.

After welcoming Xiao Ce into the imperial city, the group needed to attend a banquet that evening. As soon as Su Li returned to the Black Mountain Courtyard, she received a message from the Cold Mountain Alliance's intelligence agents that Yan Xun was increasing his contact with the Xiaoji Camp's Xiuli Army, clearly plotting something.

The Xiuli Army was a force belonging to Yanbei, and all the soldiers were from Yanbei. Because the Marquis of Dingbei was killed so suddenly, they were captured before they could even prepare for battle. Since there was no rebellion, they were not punished. Emperor Wei only replaced some generals, but ultimately did not change the nature of this army. Therefore, it was the only force in the Chang'an army that Yan Xun could win over.

Su Li wasn't sure if Yuwen Yue knew about Yan Xun's underhanded tactics. Perhaps he didn't; although he and the latter were friends, he would only help with what he could and wouldn't get involved in rebellion. But it was also possible that he was harboring some wishful thinking...

"How does Xiao Ce look?"

Xiao Yu came in from outside and asked softly. Her complexion had improved a lot after several days of rest.

"What can you say? He's handsome and dashing, and I heard that as soon as he got back to the embassy, ​​he sent his men to find women. Your brother is certainly quite cautious," Su Li said with a smile.

Xiao Yu paused for a moment, then said, "The internal struggles in the Great Liang are even more intense than in the Great Wei. He only has one chance to seize power."

Su Li was not interested in this. The Great Liang was far away and could be considered later. Besides, Xiao Ce had a mother who wanted to assassinate him. Without anyone to remind him, there was a high chance that he would still be poisoned to death.

"Can I see him once?" Xiao Yu asked cautiously, her eyes filled with anticipation. Although she didn't get along with her younger brother, being able to see her family after being imprisoned for three years was a blessing.

"See how he explains his disappearance over the past three years. Don't cause me any trouble," Su Li said unhappily.

"I'll just take a peek at him from afar, I won't appear in front of him... Really, I promise you." Xiao Yu was practically begging. To others, she was a dignified and aloof princess, but in front of this man, she had almost no dignity.

"I'll have someone take you there." Su Li thought that this might be the only chance for the siblings to meet, and agreed after a couple of seconds of consideration.

"Thank you..." Xiao Yu's delicate and pretty face showed happiness.

Su Li stepped forward, reached out and cupped her delicate chin, and asked, "Then how will you repay me?" Hmm.

Xiao Yu's face flushed instantly. She had always known that the man in front of her was interested in her, and she thought that he hadn't made a move yet... but now it seemed that it was only a matter of time.

Su Li stared at her for a long time before letting go, turning around and saying, "Go on, get ready."

Xiao Yu breathed a sigh of relief and quickly turned to leave.

There's no rush to eat this aloof princess; the meat in the pot won't fly out.

The night was clear, and the bright moon hung high in the sky, scattering rays of light. A banquet was being held in the palace, but some ministers were absent; all the attendees were young scions of powerful families.

Xiao Ce was surrounded in the middle, and some noble sons who couldn't see the situation clearly thought that he could really win over Princess Yuan Chun this time, so they busily tried to curry favor with him.

Yan Xun sat alone behind the table, drinking wine. His face seemed displeased. The people around him cast mocking glances, as if to say, "Weren't you childhood sweethearts with Princess Yuan Chun? Why aren't you the one marrying the princess now?"

He was secretly delighted and sneered. The arrival of the Crown Prince of Liang in the capital had provided him with ample cover, making his subsequent actions easier.

Yuwen Huai, sitting opposite him, also had a gloomy expression. He had only been in Weiling for three years, but when he came out, he found that all of his old friends who had fought with Yan Xun were dead. This kind of ending made him shudder.

He's been staying home all this time, being quite well-behaved.

"Hmph, I don't want to see that guy. I like Brother Yan Xun."

A clear and melodious female voice came from outside the hall. Everyone who heard the voice turned around and saw the noble and elegant Yuan Chun being escorted in by a group of palace maids. She was talking to Yuan Song with a face full of indignation.

"Greetings, Your Highness!"

Yuan Chun waved her hand casually, then looked at Xiao Ce. Although he was handsome, his frivolous and lecherous expression disgusted her.

"Princess, I am Xiao Ce. Today, I see that you are indeed as beautiful as the rumors say, with a face as beautiful as the moon and the fragrance of a queen." Xiao Ce stepped forward politely, looked her up and down, and said with a smile.

"Ha, you're just like the rumors say, a good-for-nothing prince who does nothing but play around with women."

Yuan Chun's blunt words silenced the hall. Yuan Song tugged at her sleeve, "Chun'er, how can you speak like that!"

"It's alright. Princess Yuan Chun is innocent, romantic, and straightforward, which makes her very likable." Xiao Ce remained expressionless and showed no anger, still wearing a fawning smile.

Yuan Chun glared at him twice, not caring about what others thought, and went straight to Yan Xun's side with a sweet smile.

"Brother Yan Xun, don't worry, I've already spoken to Father. I won't marry this guy; I want you to marry me."

Looking at the girl's innocent and radiant smile, Yan Xun felt a pang of pity, but he quickly suppressed it with ruthless cruelty. He had already received inside information that the Wei Emperor wanted to kill him, most likely during his nominal wedding to Yuan Chun.

Thinking of the countless families torn apart in Yanbei, the tragic massacre of their Yan family, and the earnest teachings of their mother on the Nine Nether Platform.

Yan Xun abandoned all his sense of righteousness and guilt, leaving only intense hatred. He wanted to make the old Wei emperor pay a bloody price.

Zurich observed with a detached eye; everyone in this grand hall was putting on a show, and from God's perspective, it was quite interesting.

After that night, news of Yan Xun and Yuan Chun's engagement spread throughout the palace. Apart from some people who were unaware of the situation and marveled at Emperor Wei's magnanimity, the rest secretly watched Yan Xun's death.

Several days passed, and Yan Xun's wedding day arrived. The entire capital was filled with a festive atmosphere. Yan Xun sat in his bridal chamber listening to his confidants' reports. He had already placed all his men in positions, waiting for the appointed time to begin the bloodbath in the capital.

"Go do it, and make sure it's done perfectly."

"yes!"

Yan Xun looked outside and his fair face contorted with rage. He had waited three whole years for this moment, practicing martial arts and studying military strategy diligently.

Soon the wedding day arrived. Dressed in festive attire, he sat expressionlessly in the sedan chair, with banners fluttering and various betrothal gifts arriving in boxes. Amidst the astonishment of the onlookers, and under the protection of some palace guards, he began his journey to the Imperial Ancestral Temple.

"Your Highness, someone is coming from ahead," a trusted aide whispered beside him.

Yan Xun lifted the curtain and saw that this was actually the Nine Nether Platform, the burial place of his entire family. A large group of people were rushing towards them, all armed and with hostile expressions.

The leader was Zhao Dongting of the Zhao clan, who was also one of the culprits who killed his Yan family in the past.

Recalling the scenes on the Nine Nether Platform, his killing intent grew even stronger, and he couldn't help but clench his hands tightly.

"Who are you people, daring to stop even the prince consort's carriage?" The leading official, clearly unaware of the imperial court's regulations, shouted arrogantly, taking advantage of the situation.

"Get out of my way, all of you. I think you're all tired of living."

Having spent a fortune to secure this position, he had to make a good impression at this crucial moment so that the prince consort would remember him.

"Lord Huo, what an imposing presence you have! Everyone, make way for me! I have discovered that Prince Consort Yan Xun possesses a large quantity of prohibited weapons at Yingge Garden, and I suspect that Yan Xun is plotting a rebellion. I am here on imperial orders to arrest Yan Xun. If he resists, kill him without mercy."

Zhao Dongting's gaze pierced through the curtain, fixing on Yan Xun inside the sedan chair, as if he were looking at a dead man.

Lord Huo's face turned pale, his lips trembling as he struggled to speak, unsure how to begin. Instead, the guard captain frowned and stepped forward: "Where is the imperial edict?"

Zhao Dongting sneered twice, then suddenly drew his long sword from his waist and slashed the neck of the guard general, causing chaos at the scene.

"Lord Huo, are you still not moving aside? Do you intend to protect a traitor?" Zhao Dongting said with a playful smile, holding a blood-stained longsword.

Upon hearing this, Lord Huo dared not stop him any longer. He threw down the gift list in his hand and fled for his life. The procession behind him also scattered like birds and beasts, leaving only the sedan chairs empty.

Zhao Dongting thought he had it all figured out, but then countless armored taxi soldiers emerged from all directions, armed with blades. Their orderly steps and resolute faces revealed them to be an elite force.

These were a hundred warriors carefully selected by Yan Xun from the Xiuli Army. They were either squad leaders or platoon leaders, extremely brave and fierce, all to protect him as he left the perilous imperial city.

Zhao Dongting was greatly alarmed and shouted nervously and warily, "You are subordinates of the Valiant Cavalry Battalion, are you trying to rebel?"

The leader, He Xiao, did not answer him, but instead shouted loudly, "The Yanbei Xiuli Army... is here!"

Today they will wash away the shame of their past disloyalty and forge their fame with the blood of their enemies.

Zhao Dongting's face was grim, but he was now in a bind. He pointed his long sword at the horizon and shouted, "Brothers, kill them!"

The two sides immediately clashed, the sounds of battle echoing through the sky. People were being killed every moment, but as time went on, Zhao Dongting's side suffered the most heavy losses. Faced with the Xiuli Army's relentless attacks, they quickly showed signs of defeat.

"Hold on..."

Zhao Dongting roared, "Reinforcements will come to our aid, hold on!"

At the same time, soldiers rushed to the palace to report the news. Emperor Wei, who was sitting on the throne chatting with his ministers, looked extremely ugly when he learned that Yan Xun had led the Xiuli Army in rebellion.

He had spent his whole life hunting, but he never expected to be bitten by a wolf cub.

Yuan Che was also somewhat taken aback, not expecting Yan Xun to be so audacious. He quickly said, "Father, if the thousands of Xiuli Army soldiers were to enter the capital and abduct civilians, the harm would be immense. Please give the order immediately."

Before Emperor Wei could speak, the courtiers in the hall gasped in surprise. Everyone looked outside and saw plumes of smoke rising on the horizon. These plumes were the command centers of several military units, including the Valiant Cavalry and the Tiger Warriors, and had been vandalized.

It's obvious that the place must be in complete chaos...

Emperor Wei's face darkened, and in a fit of anger, he threw all the memorials on the table to the ground. He looked coldly at Yuwen Yue: "What are you doing with your spy network? Why didn't you report such a big commotion by Yan Xun in time?"

Yuwen Yue inwardly groaned, but on the surface he offered no explanation. He simply lay prostrate on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, please punish me. I have nothing to say about this; I cannot shirk my responsibility."

Yuan Che quickly stepped forward to plead for him: "Father, Yan Xun has been pretending in Yingge Garden for many years. How could he reveal his rebellious intentions in front of Yuwen Yue? His momentary lapse is understandable."

Emperor Wei swept his gaze across the crowd like a furious lion and coldly ordered, "Yuan Song, Yuwen Li, Yuwen Huai'er, and others, immediately lead your troops to besiege Yan Xun. You must capture this scoundrel alive. I will have him executed by slow slicing to vent my hatred."

"Yes..." The three stepped forward and immediately responded.

Yuwen Huai was filled with excitement. He could finally take his revenge. This opportunity had been hard-won.

Su Li's expression remained calm and expressionless, as if she were not thinking anything.