It was already the fifth day when they arrived in the capital.
Xia Jian had the 5,000 men enter the city in batches so that the soldiers guarding the city gates would not notice anything unusual.
He also changed into ordinary clothes, not wanting to attract attention.
The capital was the capital of the Great Ming Country. Naturally, the flow of people was very large. Thousands of people lined up and quickly mixed in.
Once he entered the capital, he did not notice any major changes in the streets and alleys. If there were any, it would be that there were many inexplicable fake Taoist priests.
From the crowd on the streets, it could be seen that the people of the capital were somewhat afraid of these Taoist priests.
Xia Jian asked around. It turned out that it was Li Zilong, the Demonic Priest of the Imperial Palace, who wanted to send out some Li Jiadao.
After Xia Jian gave some instructions to the commander of the 5,000 musketeers, he entered the palace alone. If he discovered anything, Xia Jian would send out fireworks as a signal, and the musketeers would rush out when they saw the fireworks.
The firework techniques of the Ming Dynasty were already very outstanding. With Xia Jian's small improvements, his fireworks were shot higher and louder than normal fireworks.
The five-thousand musketeers were temporarily stationed in the West Hall, waiting for Xia Jian's signal.
After giving his orders, Xia Jian had already arrived at Zhengyang Gate. Some soldiers blocked his path.
"Are you blind? You can't even recognize me?”
Xia Jian was very angry. The soldiers of Zhengyang Gate did not recognize him?
If Xia Jian was wearing ordinary clothes, then it would be fine if he didn't recognize him. But now that he had changed into the clothes of the ceremonial eunuch, these blind soldiers actually didn't recognize him.
In fact, Xia Jian did not know that the guards inside and outside the palace had been secretly replaced by Demonic Priest Li Zilong.
However, not all of them had changed hands. A few veterans who hadn't changed recognized Xia Jian and quickly gave way.
Hearing the guards apologizing, Xia Jian snorted coldly. He was too lazy to argue with these small shrimp soldiers.
After entering Zhengyang Gate, Xia Jian went straight to Purple Smoke Palace.
However, the Purple Smoke Palace was filled with eunuchs and guards.
These were not Noble Consort Feng's trusted followers.
Even if Xia Jian wanted to go in and meet Noble Consort Feng, it was very difficult.
Why did the Purple Smoke Palace suddenly become so solemn? Did something happen?
Xia Jian thought about it and sneaked in.
At this moment, in the Purple Splendid Hall, the female historian Li Tangmei, who was supposed to be guarding the Profound Language Pavilion, was actually inside. She was sitting on the stool, feeling a little uneasy.
Meanwhile, Noble Consort Feng was talking to a Taoist priest with a cold face.
Xia Jian hid in the dark and took a look. This Taoist priest was not Li Zilong. He was probably one of his disciples!
However, with so many Taoist priests in the palace, wouldn't it be chaotic? There were three thousand beauties in the harem, and the Emperor's embroidery needles were no longer durable. If this Daoist came, wouldn't it be like dry wood meeting fire?
What the f * ck? Xia Jian couldn't stand it. In the harem, other than the Transformation Monarch Cheng, who couldn't get pregnant, he was the only man. There couldn't be any other men.
The Taoist priest spoke a few words to Noble Consort Feng before he grew impatient and immediately ordered the attack.
The Brocade Guard guards saw the Taoist priest's order and ran over to arrest her. From the looks of it, they were going to arrest Li Tangmei.
Li Tangmei looked anxious as she looked straight at Noble Consort Feng, giving her a pitiful look, hoping to get Noble Consort Feng's help.
Imperial Concubine Feng was also anxious when she saw Li Tangmei like this. However, she had no choice. Several Jinyiwei surrounded her and no one listened to her.
At this moment, a familiar figure appeared and blocked the Embroidered Uniform Guards 'path.
"Since when did the Jinyiwei become these dogs who play tricks?”Xia Jian held the Shangfang Sword and pointed it at the arrogant Taoist priest.
"Eunuch Xia!"
"Lord Palm Print!"
Tangmei Li and Noble Consort Feng looked at Xia Jian at the same time. The two of them seemed to suddenly have a backbone.
"What kind of dog are you? How dare you talk to me like this!" The Taoist priest had a bad temper. He was not afraid at all when he saw Xia Jian suddenly appear.
Afraid? In this harem, the Daoist priest had even slept with a few women who had become the Transformation Monarch. What was there to be afraid of?
Xia Jian's expression gradually darkened when he heard the Daoist priest's words.
"Dog? Hehe, you're just a little Taoist priest, and you dare to be so impudent with me? You're courting death!”
Xia Jian waved his Shangfang Sword, and the sharp blade easily chopped off the Taoist priest's head, scaring Noble Consort Feng into a panic.
"You, you, you dare to kill the Imperial Preceptor's disciple? You're dead. Someone, catch him!”The Embroidered Uniform Guard shouted, and seven or eight Embroidered Uniform Guards rushed forward.
However, these Brocade Guards were no match for Xia Jian. Each of them kicked them to the ground.
Seeing that they were no match for Xia Jian, the Jinyiwei turned around and ran. They were no longer as imposing as before.
"What happened? Why are you here with Noble Consort Feng?”Xia Jian looked at Li Tangmei and said calmly.
"You should call her Consort Ji Shu now, not the female historian!”Noble Consort Feng also calmed down and ordered people to drag the Taoist priest's body out.
Consort Ji Shu? Could it be that the Emperor passed by Wenhua Hall and entered Wenyuan Pavilion, and did something to Li Tangmei?
Xia Jian suddenly felt very unhappy. No matter what, this Li Tangmei had something to do with him.
Noble Consort Feng looked at Xia Jian and then at Consort Ji Shu. Seeing that Xia Jian's expression was not right, she tugged at his sleeve.
"The Emperor has long been under house arrest by the Demonic Priest. The title of Consort Ji Shu was also given to Li Tangmei by the Demonic Priest. He said that Li Tangmei was a real phoenix that descended into the world and that if she was used as a cauldron to refine immortal pills, the grade would be guaranteed.”
A real phoenix? I'm a true dragon!
However, after hearing Noble Consort Feng's explanation, Xia Jian's expression eased. As long as he wasn't harmed by that idiot, the Transformation Monarch, it was fine.
After that, Noble Consort Feng continued to tell Xia Jian about what had happened in the capital over the past few days.
After Xia Jian left, Demonic Priest Li Zilong colluded with Wan Zhen 'er and imprisoned Emperor Cheng Hua in Yangxin Hall.
Because the guards of the Imperial Palace were all the North Zhenfu Division of the Brocade Guard, and the commander was Wan Tong, the younger brother of Imperial Concubine Wan, these two people were allowed to do whatever they wanted in the Imperial Palace.
However, the development of the matter was far beyond the expectations of Imperial Concubine Wan. This Demonic Priest Li Zilong really had some skills. Somehow, even the East Chamber was under his control.
After the East Chamber was controlled, the Demonic Priest Li Zilong immediately revealed his wild ambition. He directly asked the East Chamber to cooperate with the Brocade Guard and arrested all the civil officials of the imperial court. The state affairs were still handled by them, but they did not have the right to personal freedom.
To be precise, Li Zilong treated the civil servants of the imperial court as machines and imprisoned them to work. He even pretended that it was an imperial edict from Emperor Chenghua.
The officials were angry but did not dare to say anything. No matter how powerful their mouths were, they had to cower when they met a knife.
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