Chapter 555: Immediate Execution
Chapter 555: Immediate Execution
Eunuch Yu was at a loss: "This..."
King Miao said, "I’m just sparring with His Majesty. We’ve done this before. Step aside and don’t ruin our fun!"
The Liang Emperor punched at Duke Jiang.
Duke Jiang, jumping and dodging, clutched his head and fled: "Why are you hitting me? All I did was give you a little senna. Is it really that bad?"
King Miao quickly grabbed the Liang Emperor from behind.
Duke Jiang fell onto the desk, staring at the fist just inches from his face, breaking out in a cold sweat.
Eunuch Yu was stunned: "Your Majesty..."
King Miao added, "We agreed to spar! One-on-two, are you underestimating me, your in-law?"
Duke Jiang, who had long been engaged in mental and physical battles with the Liang Emperor, gradually noticed something odd about him.
He leaned in close to King Miao and whispered, "Hey, what did you give him? Isn’t it a bit too strong? You’re not going to kill him, are you?"
"I told you, I didn’t give him anything!"
King Miao had no time to explain further.
As soon as he finished speaking, the Liang Emperor threw another swift punch, nearly breaking his nose.
After blocking a few of the Liang Emperor’s attacks, King Miao’s palms were sore.
Ordinarily, people don’t use their full strength when sparring, as they need to reserve some energy to protect themselves.
However, the Liang Emperor, having lost his reason, attacked without regard for the consequences.
If King Miao were to fight him head-on, he would have to match his strength, but that would result in both of them being seriously injured.
King Miao glanced at the frowning Eunuch Yu: "Get that eunuch..."
Duke Jiang knocked Eunuch Yu unconscious with a single blow.
King Miao finished his sentence: "...and take him out."
Duke Jiang rubbed his hands together, somewhat reluctantly: "Now? He’s already out cold. What if the other eunuchs find him?"
King Miao suddenly realized that being an emperor like the Liang Emperor wasn’t easy, with such a group of subordinates.
"Lock the door."
He ordered.
The Liang Emperor was already under the control of the mystic parasite. He couldn’t be allowed to leave the imperial study, or everyone would be in danger.
Duke Jiang swiftly closed and bolted the door.
Then, he was sent flying by a punch from the Liang Emperor.
Seizing the opportunity, King Miao leaped up, wrapped his legs around the Liang Emperor’s neck, and threw him to the ground with a chokehold.
He quickly mounted the Liang Emperor’s back, pinning his arms behind him.
Next, he tried to paralyze the Liang Emperor’s pressure points.
However, due to the parasite’s influence, the technique was ineffective.
They would have to tie him up.
"Rope."
He panted.
"There’s no rope in the imperial study."
Duke Jiang undid his belt and handed it over: "Here."
King Miao: "...That’ll do."
With great effort, they finally managed to tie the Liang Emperor to a chair in the imperial study.
Duke Jiang collapsed, gasping for breath: "I say... what’s wrong with him?"
King Miao replied, "He’s been infected with a mystic parasite."
"A mystic parasite?" Duke Jiang’s expression grew serious. "Something from the Miao Territory?"
King Miao nodded, sitting on the ground to recover his strength so he could extract the parasite from the Liang Emperor.
Duke Jiang looked around and asked in a low voice, "Did King Miao sneak into the imperial city?"
King Miao glanced at him: "What do you mean?"
Duke Jiang explained, "Think about it. His Majesty is so capable. Who else but the unparalleled King Miao could have infected him with a mystic parasite?"
King Miao raised an eyebrow and crossed his arms: "You have a point."
Duke Jiang patted his chest: "You haven’t met King Miao, but I have! Let me tell you, King Miao is very powerful..."
King Miao coughed lightly: "Who’s more powerful, King Miao or your His Majesty?"
Duke Jiang patted his thigh: "Definitely King Miao!"
King Miao, flattered by the praise, was completely unaware of the impending danger.
Suddenly, there was a loud crash as the Liang Emperor broke free from his restraints and shattered the chair with his inner strength.
Duke Jiang’s face turned pale: "No way... He still has strength?"
King Miao’s expression grew more serious.
The Liang Emperor had been infected with a mystic parasite, rendering him oblivious to pain and fatigue. He would only collapse when his last breath was spent.
Meanwhile, Meng Qianqian, who was watching the children play with Consort Jiang, felt the parasite bell at her waist ring out.
Her eyes sharpened. It's here!
She whispered to Consort Jiang, "Consort Hui, my earring has fallen. I’ll go look for it."
Consort Jiang turned to the nearby eunuchs and said, "You should help her as well."
"Yes, Your Highness."
They all nodded in agreement.
Meng Qianqian said, "Thank you, Consort Hui. Gentlemen, could you please search the orchard? I’ll check over there."
The palace attendants headed to the orchard.
Meng Qianqian attached the parasite bell to her wrist and whistled to the sky.
The hunting hawk circled overhead.
Whoosh!
An arrow shot towards it with deadly force!
In a flash, Meng Qianqian broke a branch, spun around, and kicked it into the air, splitting the arrow that was aimed at the hawk!
From the top of a wutong tree a hundred paces away, Yu Zichuan leaped down. "Southeast."
Lu Yuan said, "Go after him."
Yu Zichuan, with the Houyi Bow on his back, took off.
Lu Yuan sneered coldly.
Gongsun Yanming, how many hidden cards do you have in the palace? Today, I’ll expose them all!
Meng Qianqian followed the hunting hawk all the way to the Imperial Lake.
The expert who played the bone flute must be disguised as a palace attendant.
But whether it was a maid or a eunuch, she wasn’t sure.
Meng Qianqian walked along the shaded path lined with willows, the gentle spring breeze brushing against her veiled face.
The parasite bell was now silent, indicating that the person had hidden the bone flute.
She carefully observed the palace maids and eunuchs nearby.
Some were sweeping leaves, others trimming flowers, and a few were hurrying along.
Meng Qianqian passed them by.
Suddenly, her gaze fell on a young eunuch carrying a basket, walking past her.
"Stop."
She said.
The eunuch halted.
Meng Qianqian said, "Look up."
The eunuch slowly raised his head.
Meng Qianqian grabbed his basket, untied the silk cloth, and found a bone flute that was still warm.
The eunuch's face changed.
Meng Qianqian flicked her finger and shot a silver needle at him.
The eunuch closed his eyes in fear.
But the pain he expected never came. The silver needle grazed his ear and struck the old eunuch sweeping leaves behind him.
The old eunuch's knees buckled, and he fell to the ground.
A flash of ferocity crossed his eyes as he pulled out the silver needle and fled quickly.
Nearby was the Laundry Bureau.
He entered as an old eunuch, but when he turned the corridor and left through the back door, he had transformed into a graceful palace maid.
Even the hunting hawk couldn’t distinguish him now.
Fortunately, Meng Qianqian was close behind and cornered him near the Laundry Bureau.
They exchanged a few blows, but he didn’t stay to fight, seizing an opportunity to escape.
"You know the palace terrain so well; it seems you’ve been lurking here for a long time."
Meng Qianqian pursued him relentlessly, all the way to Kunning Palace.
Lu Yuan approached. "What’s the matter?"
Meng Qianqian pointed to Kunning Palace. "He’s hiding in the Empress’s chambers. How’s your side?"
Lu Yuan said, "The archer has committed suicide by poison, and there’s another accomplice. Yu Zichuan is chasing him."
Meng Qianqian looked down at the ringing parasite bell. "The person is controlling the parasite again. We must stop him quickly, but this is Kunning Palace—"
Lu Yuan’s gaze was heavy as he stared at the palace, his presence commanding.
"By the Emperor's command, capture the assassin! Those who disobey will be executed immediately!"
(End of Chapter)
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