Outside White Bird Temple, a group of warriors surrounded the temple. They looked like they wouldn't even let a bird out.
But whether it was the people from the Hall of Disobedience or the Minamoto warriors, they were all dissatisfied.
There was an old saying in the Tang Empire, "There is no need to use a butcher's knife to kill a chicken."
These people, even the lowest-ranking ones, had been through hundreds of battles and could make the country warriors tremble in fear. Now, they were gathered here to capture a young country warrior.
This was a complete humiliation!
But this was an order to come to the Prince's residence. Although the most powerful and influential people in the Heian Capital were not the royal family, and the Prince was not as respected as he used to be, it still depended on who he was compared to.
Compared to them, the Prince was still a high and untouchable moon. They were dust. To be able to die for the Prince was a great honor, and could make the future generations of their families proud.
Because of this, even if their expressions were forced, when Pei Zi Yun came out of White Bird Temple, they stood at the door with their swords raised. They were very responsible.
"Put away your weapons!" Sakata Kinshi, who came out later, frowned and said when he saw the tense situation.
Hearing his words, the samurai sheathed their swords.
"Sakata-kun, did you come alone?" Pei Zi Yun asked as he walked down the steps.
Sakata Kinshi looked at Pei Zi Yun and frowned. "Yamada-kun, do you not believe me?"
Was he trying to find out the truth?
"Why, do you think I want to take the opportunity to escape?" Seeing through Sakata Kinshi's thoughts, Pei Zi Yun laughed a few times. "Since I've already promised to go back with you, I won't go back on my word."
"Then what you mean is..." Sakata Kinshi asked.
"I'm just curious about what the so-called Four Heavenly Kings of Minamoto no Raiko are like." After saying this, Pei Zi Yun did not say anything else. With a smile, he turned his gaze to the distance.
He was actually curious about the famous figures of the Heian era, such as Fujiwara Daoji, Minamoto no Raiko, Yasuhisa no Seimei, and the Three Talents of Heian.
If possible, he also wanted to meet and befriend them, to see if they were really talented and elegant.
But now that he was an enemy, he would not hesitate to kill them.
This was Pei Zi Yun's attitude towards famous historical figures.
Seeing that Pei Zi Yun's expression had turned cold, Kanishi Sakata did not say anything else. They had fought before, and he was in awe of Pei Zi Yun. This time, he had been ordered to capture Pei Zi Yun, and although he felt a little awkward, he had no choice but to remain silent.
Sakata Kintoki, who held the highest position in the team, was silent, and the others were even more afraid to speak.
Thus, on the way back, this group of warriors was so quiet that only the sound of their footsteps could be heard. This not only scared the commoners they met, but it also attracted the attention of a few passing warriors.
There wasn't a single warrior in the Capital of Peace who didn't know of Kaneko Sakata. Hence, it was impossible for him not to be noticed.
"Who is this person? He seems to be a warrior?"
"Judging from his clothes, he doesn't look like a noble, but he doesn't look like a warrior …"
"To be able to stay by Sakata-sama's side, he must not be an ordinary person. With his looks and temperament, he must be from a noble family or even a noble family …"
"Nonsense. How could someone from the Imperial Family become a warrior?"
The whispers made Sakata Kintoki's eyes fall on the young warrior again.
In fact, from the first time he saw Pei Zi Yun, Sakata Kintoki had been speculating about Yamada Shinji's identity. Although his background had been investigated clearly, this person's temperament was completely incompatible with his background.
He was obviously just a country warrior from a small family, but his every move had a demeanor that even the nobles could not match.
In a place like the Capital of Peace, where appearance and grace were so important, he was too dazzling.
It was a pity that if the Prince's illness was really related to him, no matter how outstanding Yamada Shinji was, he was destined to become a withered flower, never to bloom again.
Thinking of this, Sakata Kintoki sighed.
But this kind of feeling, Pei Zi Yun could not understand.
Along the way, Pei Zi Yun could feel that there were countless pairs of eyes watching him in the dark.
When he reached the door of the Prince's mansion, the feeling was even more obvious.
Looking up, the black gas that looked like a ferocious giant beast was entrenched in the sky above the mansion. The moment he raised his head, it suddenly swooped down.
Pei Zi Yun looked at it coldly as it rushed towards him, not taking a step back. At the moment when it was about to collide, the giant beast suddenly roared and dispersed.
Sakata Kintoki frowned, sensing the murderous aura that burst out from Pei Zi Yun, and immediately looked over warily. "Yamada-kun, when you see the Onmyoji, you will be able to prove your innocence. Please don't act impulsively."
"Thank you for the reminder, I know what to do." Pei Zi Yun replied indifferently.
Sakata Kintoki touched his nose and did not say anything more as he led everyone into the mansion.
Under the leadership of Sakata Kintoki, they soon came to a courtyard.
What made Pei Zi Yun a little surprised was that there were many people standing in the courtyard, and a beautiful figure was also among them.
"Waizumi Shibu is here too? I don't know if this is the intention of the Prince or the Princess. "
Pei Zi Yun looked at the worried woman. This was the Princess whom he had met once, and when she saw him enter, her face immediately darkened.
"Lord Wu Nei, this is Yamada Shinichi. Ever since this person met the Prince, the Prince has been ill and has been in a coma recently. Quickly take a look and see if he is the culprit who harmed my husband!"
Pointing at Pei Zi Yun, the Princess was not polite at all.
Sakata Kintoki could not help but frown, but in this kind of situation, he could only endure it.
Not only that, he had to be on guard against Yamada Shinichi's sudden attack.
Yamada Shinichi was an expert who could compete with him. If he was really found to be the culprit, it would be difficult for him to escape a bloody battle today.
Unlike Pei Zi Yun's malicious speculation, Sakata Kintoki was acting under orders and did not know much about the inside story. According to his own wishes, Sakata Kintoki did not want Yamada Shinichi to be the culprit.
However, it was not up to Sakata Kintoki to decide. The Onmyoji invited by the Princess was the second official of the Yin Yang Hut, second only to the head of the Yin Yang Hut. His official rank was six. Although he did not have a high position and was not as powerful as Yasuhisa and Fujiwara Daoist, he was still considered the top official Onmyoji. He wandered among the rich and powerful all year round. Even Sakata Kintoki was not willing to offend a second official of the Yin Yang Hut.
Needless to say, the Princess trusted this person very much.
Thinking of this, Sakata Kintoki could not help but look at Pei Zi Yun.
Pei Zi Yun's attitude was calm. Facing the cold eyes of the Princess and the scrutinizing middle-aged Onmyoji, he only raised his eyebrows with a mocking expression and did not say a word.
Waizumi Shibu looked at him with some fear, "Yamada-kun, quickly explain, I did not collude with you to cause trouble for His Highness."
There was still Waizumi Shibu here?
Pei Zi Yun was even more curious about the next development. Since the power behind him wanted him to come to the Prince's Mansion, it was impossible for him to get rid of his identity as a traitor. If his guess was right, the next divination result would not satisfy Waizumi Shibu.
Glancing at Waizumi Shibu, Pei Zi Yun sneered and looked calmly at the Onmyoji who was preparing to do the divination in public.
Facing this gaze, the Onmyoji's hand trembled slightly, but he quickly calmed down. He closed his eyes with a serious face, crossed his hands, and formed a series of fast and complicated hand seals. As he chanted in a low voice, an obvious aura appeared around him. This aura was like water waves, with the Onmyoji as the center, rippling outwards.
When this aura touched Waizumi Shibu and Pei Zi Yun, there was a sudden violent chemical reaction.
Behind Waizumi Shibu and Pei Zi Yun, a ghostly shadow instantly appeared, each with a face similar to the two, and under the light, it howled and disappeared.
"Ah, it's a ghost!"
"It's really them, how dare they curse the Nightmare Prince!"
"Traitor!"
For a moment, everyone was enraged.
The Princess could only stand with the help of her maid, and pointed at Waizumi Shibu in shock, "How dare you ignore the Prince's friendship and do such a heartless thing!"
Then she glared at Pei Zi Yun and said coldly, "And you, I didn't expect you to be a death warrior sent by Tachibana Michinasa. You harmed the Prince, and caused trouble for the Prince, men …"
She was about to order people to take Pei Zi Yun down. Sakata Kinki let out a deep breath. It was not that he didn't see the trick, but things had already come to this, and he had no other choice.
"I'm sorry, Yamada-kun, whether you are innocent or not, for the sake of the Imperial Court and the Prince's dignity, you can only be sacrificed."
But he said, "Princess, wait!"
How could such a dangerous person be taken down so easily?
Wouldn't the anger of an ordinary man splatter blood five steps away?
The Princess, who was born in the Fujiwara family, did not understand Sakata Kinki's meaning. She asked coldly, "Sakata, what do you mean? Could it be that you intend to protect this traitor? "
"Princess, Yamada-kun is a warrior of Lord Tachibana Michinasa. If this kind of evil is exposed, not only will it implicate Tachibana Michinasa and the Tachibana family, it will also affect the Prince's reputation. Why don't we order Yamada-kun to commit suicide on the spot? This way, not only can we preserve the honor of the warrior, but it will also not implicate the Yamada family and Lord Tachibana Michinasa. "
The Princess and Sakata Kinki's eyes met, and they instantly understood what he meant.
After all, if Yamada Shinji was just an ordinary warrior, it would be fine to order people to take him down. But the problem was that Yamada Shinji had once fought to a draw with Sakata Kinki. If there was a problem, blood would be spilled five steps away.
The Princess felt a chill, and felt that she was being too rash. She said, "What you said makes sense, I'll do as you say."
But she was trying to determine Pei Zi Yun's life and death as though there was no one else around. Pei Zi Yun looked on coldly and felt like laughing. This kind of method of using one's kin to threaten others was a common tactic used by the government.
Sakata Kinki received the Princess's permission and heaved a sigh of relief. He secretly signaled for the warriors outside to be on guard, ready to surround and kill Pei Zi Yun. He then turned to Pei Zi Yun, "Yamada-kun, warriors have received the Emperor's favor, and we must serve him well. Even if we have to die, we will not hesitate. It doesn't matter if you are the Prince of Curses or not, for the sake of your Lord Tachibana Michinasa, Lady Waizumi Shikibu, and the Yamada family in Waizumi Kingdom, please show your loyalty!"
Pei Zi Yun could not help but laugh.
So, Waizumi Shikibu was here to be used as a hostage?
Just as he laughed, suddenly, there was a flash of light.
"Clang!" Sakata Kinki, who was already prepared, blocked the first blow. His heart sank, he still had to fight Yamada Shinji to the death. He shouted, "Protect Waizumi Shikibu."
This was the most important hostage. If Yamada Shinji did not care about him, there would be no way out for him.
But before he could finish his sentence, there was a flash of light, and a shadow flashed to the left. The warriors who were already prepared drew their swords, "Kill … Aiya …"
There was a flash of light, and three warriors fell to the ground, blood spurting out from their chests. In a flash, Pei Zi Yun was already more than ten meters away.
"Yamada actually wants to escape? I've never heard of someone who doesn't care about his Lord and Mistress! "Seeing Pei Zi Yun rush out, the Onmyoji was stunned.
The Princess almost fainted. Sakata Kinki gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "Don't worry, Princess. We're already prepared. No matter which direction he runs in, we'll stop him!"
The respect he had for Pei Zi Yun was gone. Such a despicable person, and yet he did not obediently commit suicide. He had wanted to wait for Yamada to commit suicide, so that all the warriors would draw their swords and pay their respects.
As for Pei Zi Yun, he did not know anything. He only rushed forward. Even if he knew, he would not care. In essence, all respect was a ploy to kill the enemy easily. People who thought like that were born to be slaves.
Sakata Kinki was just speaking with righteous indignation when he heard an angry roar.
The Onmyoji was overjoyed, "It's Master Ji Wu!"
Following that, four flags were raised around the mansion. Standing at the entrance, one could hear the battle cries outside.
Everyone who was originally worried relaxed. The Onmyoji clapped his hands and laughed, "It's not just Master Ji Wu, all four Heavenly Kings are here. No matter how strong Yamada is, he won't be able to escape!"
"Kill this thief, then destroy the Yamada clan of Waizumi Kingdom!"
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