Chapter 891: The Princess Enters the Court

Chapter 891: The Princess Enters the Court

“This Qi Gong came just in time!”

It blasted directly, sending the group sent by the court flying.

“Who? Who goes there?!”

The ministers panicked, and at that moment, a shadow flew in. Another wave of Qi Gong struck, and their group didn’t just freeze in shock; they activated their spirit shields. But as the Qi Gong continued to bombard them, they simply couldn’t hold on, and were blown away.

“What is happening?”

Due to the fast-moving shadow, the Xia family was also clueless, but since their people were unharmed, it was the soldiers dispatched by the government who were getting blasted away in droves.

The once boisterous group of soldiers now fell apart, completely demoralized; they had lost a significant number and their momentum was gone.

Many from Dong Wei were dispatched to the prison, which had seen trouble, leaving this side defenseless, causing it all to collapse quickly.

“Who is it?!”

Xia Lü instinctively drew his sharp blade; it was human defense instinct. If this newcomer meant harm, he could very well die in an instant.

“Keep an eye on her.”

Lin Nuo slowed his pace, eliminating any afterimages, and soon, Xia Lü noticed Lin Nuo and Xia Hanmo.

“Hanmo! Lin Nuo! It’s you two!”

His surprise was immense, especially right after he had received the grim news about Xia Hanmo; seeing her alive was truly a shock.

Lin Nuo didn’t respond to him; he went right for that group of government soldiers, taking them down with swift moves. Those who weren’t knocked out panicked and ran, each looking disheveled.

“You’re here to deliver a royal decree, right?”

Lin Nuo pressed his small dagger against the minister’s throat; if he plunged it down, it would be very quick—his head would roll.

“Y-yes, it’s me…!”

The minister was terrified; it had barely been a while since his men got wiped out, and now a sharp knife was at his throat.

It felt like a dream, happening in the blink of an eye.

“You, come with me. Tell me about this dog of Dong Wei—where are they, and take me there. Otherwise, you’ll end up like them, tossed into the underworld for a reincarnation, next time as brothers.”

“O-okay, okay…!”

The minister dared not speak out of turn as the dagger began to draw blood; this was no joke.

“Go, inside.”

Lin Nuo first detained this man, bringing him into the Xia residence, where he would later guide them to the court, for a meeting with the royal family and to deal with Dong Wei.

Damn it, this cursed royal family and their annoying Dong Wei—I’m fed up with them!

Once inside the Xia residence, Lin Nuo tied up the minister along with other survivors. The servants inside watched in panic—tying up a high-ranking minister was a grave crime; what if they received a full-blown execution order later? They could all be doomed!

“I can see you all look scared. Today, you can leave, but once you do, don’t come back to this Xia residence. If there’s a battle in the city later, your deaths won’t matter to anyone.”

Lin Nuo sternly reprimanded the anxious Xia family’s servants. It was clear to him they lacked faith in the Xia family, showing that their cohesion was poor and they were weak.

With his reprimand, none of the servants dared to speak; Lin Nuo’s authority was far more commanding than Xia Lü’s.

“Nor’Er, they haven’t done anything to provoke you. You don’t need to chastise them; it’s tough for everyone.”

Xia Hanmo still had a kind heart, empathizing with the servants. But Lin Nuo wasn’t about to let that slide; he wouldn’t go easy on them.

“I’ll handle this. You should go rest. Also, take the Dao Fu I gave you; it will protect you. Don’t worry; just take care of yourself. I’ll manage things.”

To his mother, Lin Nuo softened his tone a little. If it were anyone else, he would’ve shot back, “What do you know? Scram!”

“Lin Nuo, do you have any plans?”

Xia Lü inquired, and Lin Nuo glanced at him, disdain evident in his eyes.

“I do have plans. Right now, none of you can escape. The only way to save yourselves is to wipe out Dong Wei; that damn royal family should step down. Only then will you survive.”

Lin Nuo declared with the air of a leader, but the others listened and thought his words were utterly insane, believing Lin Nuo had lost it.

“Young Master, wiping out Dong Wei and toppling the dynasty—isn’t that a bit too ambitious…”

An old steward stepped forward, genuinely trying to dissuade him, for this was impractical.

“Your vision is too narrow. Whatever. No need to discuss it further. If you think it’s impossible, just leave; no one’s stopping you. Go on.”

Lin Nuo retorted, disregarding the old steward entirely; these people didn’t understand anything!

The old steward sighed, not daring to say more, and retreated.

“Lin Nuo, while countless may want to take on Dong Wei, it’s not an easy feat. Moreover, talking about replacing the dynasty—that’s sedition. Regardless of success or failure, it won’t look good for your reputation.”

“This isn’t sedition at all. Whatever. I can’t be bothered with you. Just tell me, are you in or out?”

“Umm…”

Xia Lü pondered for a moment; feeling like there were no other options, Lin Nuo’s words seemed rash yet uncertain.

Perhaps he really did have the ability, with hidden depths.

“I’ll support you. What help do you need?”

“Just take care of my mother. That’s enough. Once the war starts, if the royal guards from outside come, just mention my name, and you’ll be spared from suffering.”

Yes, these people had been burdens before; just staying put would do. With his name, the royal guards from Luo Yi wouldn’t dare to invade.

Su Kexin and Su Lingjiang were also present, listening. Wiping out Dong Wei wasn’t a path they had ever considered.

It wasn’t something cultivators should involve themselves with; getting involved could make things worse.

But after seeing Lin Nuo’s passion, no one dared to dissuade him. Any further talk would only end in insults.

Su Kexin stayed at the Xia residence to guard the place, while Lin Nuo gathered some leads from the minister, learning about Dong Wei’s situation and the court’s standing, before heading to confront them head-on.

…

Luo Xiaoxue entered the city with a group of royal guards and quickly made her way to the court.

Upon her return, both inside and outside the court treated her as a VIP, greeting her with politeness. But to her, it felt like a feast of the Huns; beneath the surface politeness, something awaited her.

Now that she was here, she couldn’t retreat, especially with her parents in Dong Wei’s clutches. She had to show up.

“Welcome, Your Highness the Princess! Please follow us to meet the Emperor.”

General Li from Dong Wei, clad in tough armor, led the way for Luo Xiaoxue. According to their previous arrangement, the Emperor and Empress were supposedly gravely ill and resting.

“Mm, okay.”

She nodded, then followed them inside, staying cautious, always ready for a fight.

As long as she had the Dao Fu from Knight Lin, she felt secure—not to mention Knight Lin supported her coming here.

After walking a short distance, Dong Wei’s true motive surfaced, as a group suddenly charged out, surrounding Luo Xiaoxue and her party.

“You dare to return? How foolish, Princess Luo Xiaoxue.”