Ji Tianxing sped through the night sky as fast as a flash of light.
About two hours later, he crossed countless mountain ranges and arrived at the foot of Heaven Reaching Peak.
Arriving at the Imperial Court again, Ji Tianxing climbed up the Bluestone Staircase with ease and rushed to the Imperial Court at the peak of the mountain.
It was the darkness before dawn. Heaven Reaching Peak was shrouded in the dark night, looking quiet and serene.
Other than the patrolling Imperial Court Guards, there was basically no one moving around on Heaven Reaching Peak.
Not long after, Ji Tianxing climbed up the Bluestone Staircase halfway up the mountain.
There was a towering mountain gate halfway up the mountain, guarded by many Imperial Court Guards.
The Imperial Court Guard Captain in golden armor stopped Ji Tianxing and asked him about his identity and purpose.
Ji Tianxing took out the Imperial Prince Token and said in a dignified voice, "I have something to report to the Imperial Court. Why are you still not moving?"
The Imperial Court Guard Captain wanted to let him go, but when he saw Ji Tianxing carrying a bloody middle-aged man in his hand, he could not help but take a second look.
With one look, the Imperial Court Guard Captain was stunned, and a trace of horror flashed in his eyes.
He looked for a moment and recognized that the middle-aged man who was seriously injured and unconscious was actually the City Lord of Heaven Reaching City!
The Imperial Court Guard Captain frowned and stared sharply at Ji Tianxing. He asked, "Prince Tianxing, may I ask what is going on?
How did the City Lord of Heaven Reaching City get injured and captured by you? "
Ji Tianxing glanced at him coldly and scolded, "What does it have to do with you? I want to see the Imperial Tutor. You just have to go and report this to him! "
He knew very well that although he was a noble Imperial Prince, he could not easily meet the Imperial Emperor.
If he could meet the Imperial Tutor, he could solve this matter smoothly.
After being scolded by him, the Imperial Guard Captain did not dare to ask any more questions. He quickly cupped his hands and said, "Prince Tianxing, His Majesty the Imperial Tutor has been in seclusion on the Star Picking Platform to comprehend the mysteries of heaven.
His Highness the Imperial Tutor cannot be disturbed. I can only report the news to Commander Yan, who will pass it on to His Highness the Emperor. "
The Commander Yan he mentioned was one of the commanders of the imperial court's guards. He guarded the Palace of Heaven and Earth and was in charge of reporting information.
Ji Tianxing frowned. He had no choice but to nod and say, "Then go and report it quickly. Don't delay!"
The Guard Captain cupped his hands and bowed. He quickly turned around and left, running towards the Palace of Heaven and Earth at the peak of the mountain.
Ji Tianxing carried the unconscious Qin Zheng and stood at the square halfway up the mountain, patiently waiting.
In order to prevent Qin Zheng's injuries from becoming too severe, causing him to bleed too much and die prematurely, he had no choice but to circulate his energy to suppress Qin Zheng's injuries, allowing him to live for a few more hours.
…
On the peak of the mountain, in the imperial court.
To the left of the Palace of Heaven and Earth was a magnificent palace. It was the Eastern Palace, the sleeping quarters of the Son of Heaven, Long Yunxiao.
It was currently late at night, but he was not in the mood to sleep or cultivate. He was currently on the roof of the Eastern Palace, leaning on the cornice of the golden tiles.
His face was as calm as water, faintly flushed. His eyes stared silently at the crescent moon and specks of stars in the night sky.
He held a white jade wine jug in his hand. From time to time, he would raise his head and drink a few mouthfuls of strong wine.
The wine in the jug was not a spirit fruit wine that could increase one's power. It was truly dry and strong wine that burned the throat and the heart.
Long Yunxiao rarely drank wine in the past. Even if he did, it would be spirit fruit wine that was like fine nectar.
However, ever since the consort selection, he had been drinking more and more often, and he only drank strong wine.
Now, he had been sitting on the roof for most of the night. The wine in the jug was almost finished.
Long Yunxiao raised his head again and drank the last mouthful of strong wine in the jug. His handsome face became redder and redder.
On the roof not far behind him stood a beautiful woman dressed in green. She was none other than An Suwan.
The moonlight spilled on her body, making her figure hazy and indistinct. Apart from being charming and beautiful, there was also a sense of desolation.
She quietly looked at Long Yunxiao who was leaning on the cornice. Her clear eyes contained a trace of worry and pity.
However, she could only watch. She was powerless to say anything.
At this moment, a golden figure appeared on the square in front of the palace.
It was the Captain of the Imperial Guards guarding the mountain gate. He rushed up the mountain peak as fast as the wind and was about to pass through the square and rush to the Palace of Heaven and Earth.
Long Yunxiao caught a glimpse of the Captain of the Imperial Guards from the corner of his eye. He immediately frowned.
Whoosh!
His figure flashed and streaked across the night sky like a stream of light. He flew several hundred meters away and stopped the Captain of the Imperial Guards.
"It's the middle of the night. Why are you panicking?"
Long Yunxiao looked at the Captain of the Imperial Guards and asked in a dignified voice.
The Captain of the Imperial Guards quickly stopped and bowed. "Greetings, Your Majesty!
Reporting to Your Majesty, there's an Imperial Prince named Ji Tianxing waiting at the mountain gate. He said that he has something important to report to the Imperial Tutor. "
"Ji Tianxing?" Long Yunxiao frowned again. A trace of doubt flashed in his eyes. "What's he doing here?"
The Captain of the Imperial Guards replied truthfully, "I've asked him why he's here, but he refused to tell me.
He's holding the Liantian City Lord captive. The Liantian City Lord is covered in injuries and is unconscious. It's a tragic sight.
I saw that he didn't come with good intentions, so I temporarily left him at the mountain gate. I'm about to go to the Palace of Heaven and Earth to report to Commander Yan … "
Upon hearing the Captain of the Imperial Guards, Long Yunxiao's brows tightly knitted together. His eyes kept changing as countless thoughts flashed through his mind.
"The Liantian City Lord, Qin Zheng, seems to be the Third Prince's lackey.
How could Ji Tianxing capture Qin Zheng and even injure him? Could it be that he had a conflict with Qin Zheng?
That's not right! Ji Tianxing brought Qin Zheng to the Imperial Tutor in the middle of the night. There must be something important.
Commander Yan, who is guarding the Palace of Heaven and Earth, is also the Third Prince's confidant.
If Commander Yan knows about this, he'll most likely report it to the Third Prince first.
If the Third Prince interferes in this matter, I'm afraid he'll have to protect the Liantian City Lord. Ji Tianxing will definitely be in trouble … "
Long Yunxiao's drunkenness had completely disappeared. His mind was very clear. In the blink of an eye, he had analyzed and deduced a lot of information.
His expression didn't change as he said in a dignified tone, "There's no need to report this matter to the Palace of Heaven and Earth. Bring Ji Tianxing to the East Palace. I'll deal with it myself …"
The Captain of the Imperial Guards had no doubts about Long Yunxiao's words. It was impossible for him to disobey.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" He bowed and immediately turned to go down the mountain.
Fifteen minutes later, the Captain of the Imperial Guards returned to the middle of the mountain. With a solemn expression, he said to Ji Tianxing, "Prince Tianxing, please follow me."
Ji Tianxing nodded slightly and followed him through the mountain gate. They walked up the bluestone stairs to the peak of the mountain.
Not long after, the two of them reached the peak of the mountain.
The Captain of the Imperial Guards led Ji Tianxing through the square in front of the palace and into the East Palace. They arrived at the door of a study room.
"Prince Tianxing, the person you want to meet is in the study room. I'll take my leave now."
The Captain of the Imperial Guards cupped his hands and left.
Ji Tianxing was puzzled. He pushed open the door and entered the study room with vigilance and caution.
In the exquisite and elegant study room, there were a few gemstone lamps lit up. A handsome young man in a golden robe sat there.
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