sovbooks Chapter 66: Let's take action and encircle and annihilate the number one manor in the world!
Chapter 66: Let's take action and encircle and annihilate the number one manor in the world!
Southern Zhili.
Yingtian Prefecture.
The number one manor in the world is located here.
Compared to the vast and ancient-style Hulong Manor, the number one manor in the world has a much smaller area.
However, the No. 1 Manor under Heaven is a typical Suzhou garden, exquisite and beautiful, with pavilions, towers, waterside terraces and singing stages, and a beautiful view at every turn.
Inside the No. 1 Manor, all was peaceful and serene, but outside, the air was thick with the unease of war.
The four major secret service organizations of the imperial court gathered outside the No. 1 Manor in the world, quietly lying in wait and holding back their actions.
But it's impossible for tens of thousands of troops to be completely hidden.
On the very day that the Imperial Guards and the Six Doors arrived at the Number One Manor in the World, the extraordinary individuals within the manor had already sensed that something was amiss outside.
But they didn't know how many people had come from outside the village, nor what their purpose was.
At the beginning, many people from the number one manor in the world tried to force their way through the encirclement of the Imperial Guards and the Six Doors.
Without exception, all of them were later returned to the Number One Manor in the World, their bodies severed and dismembered.
After that, the people of the number one manor in the world dared not make any more moves, and the Imperial Guard and the Six Doors simply surrounded them without attacking, so the two sides remained silent.
Inside the number one manor in the world, the number one thief in the world hurriedly ran to Wan Sanqian.
"Master Wan, the tunnel leading to Jiujiang Prefecture has been sealed off from the other side. We've tried for a long time, but we can't open it at all!"
"What? It's completely blocked off?!"
Wan Sanqian frowned, a vague unease creeping into his heart.
As the wealthiest merchant in the land, Wan Sanqian had too many people wanting to kidnap him. Therefore, when building the First Manor in the Land, he had already built several secret passages leading to the surrounding provinces of Southern Zhili.
Very few people know about these secret passages, so who could have blocked them now?
Wan Sanqian couldn't think of a solution for the time being, but he didn't dwell on the problem too much, since there were several secret passages beneath the number one manor in the world.
"Quickly, go check if the secret passage leading to Xuzhou is safe!"
"Yes, Master Wan!"
As the two were talking, the world's number one gambler rushed over in a panic: "Something terrible has happened, Master Wan!"
"The secret passage to Xuzhou has also been blocked."
Wan Sanqian stood up in alarm: "What? Xuzhou's is blocked too?"
Subsequently, more and more people rushed to report in a panic that every secret passage leading to the outside world had been blocked.
Upon hearing the news, Wan Sanqian slumped into his chair, a rare look of terror on his face.
The number one manor in the world was besieged by countless imperial guards, and the secret passages below were all blocked.
Is Wan Sanqian truly doomed to escape this time?
……
Forbidden City.
Renshou Palace.
Zhu Houzhao entered the Huiluan Palace, where Shangguan Haitang was under house arrest. He saw Shangguan Haitang sitting on the bed, hugging her knees and burying her head in her arms.
Zhu Houzhao slowly walked over to Shangguan Haitang and sat down beside her.
"I heard that you haven't touched any of the food sent to you these past two days?"
Zhu Houzhao's words seemed to startle Shangguan Haitang, who was fast asleep. She raised her head and said blankly, "Your Majesty..."
Zhu Houzhao looked at Shangguan Haitang, whose face was somewhat pale, and said sternly, "Is this how you express your dissatisfaction with me?"
Shangguan Haitang shook her head and quickly said, "No, this humble servant wouldn't dare."
"This humble servant simply... has no appetite and cannot eat..."
As Shangguan Haitang spoke, she turned her head and quickly wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes.
Zhu Houzhao reached out and embraced Shangguan Haitang: "Haitang, I know you didn't do this, but you can't escape the charge of failing to properly manage your subordinates."
Shangguan Haitang obediently let Zhu Houzhao hold her in his arms and whispered, "This humble servant knows, this humble servant is willing to accept punishment."
"It is only because I feel that the number one manor in the world has done such a thing that I have failed His Majesty's trust and am unworthy to be His Majesty's subject."
Zhu Houzhao gently stroked Shangguan Haitang's shoulder, but his words were chilling.
"In that case, I will give you a chance to redeem yourself."
"Go to the number one manor in the world and bring Wan Sanqian back to me."
"ah?!"
Shangguan Haitang was startled and stared wide-eyed at Zhu Houzhao.
"You don't want to?" Zhu Houzhao raised an eyebrow.
Shangguan Haitang immediately lowered her head and gritted her teeth: "No, this subordinate is willing."
"Very well, then go ahead."
Zhu Houzhao patted Shangguan Haitang on the shoulder and turned to leave Huiluan Palace.
A moment later, Shangguan Haitang, who had been imprisoned for two days, finally walked out of Huiluan Palace.
After leaving the palace, Shangguan Haitang headed south to the number one manor in the world!
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The number one estate in the world.
Cao Zhengchun, Yu Huatian, Shen Lian, and Zhuge Zhengwo silently watched the calm and peaceful No. 1 Manor under Heaven.
"Time is almost up, and Zhu Wushi still hasn't shown up. Let's prepare to make our move."
Cao Zhengchun glanced at the sun and roughly judged the time.
"Pass down the order: after capturing Wan Sanqian, immediately proceed to the Dragon Guard Manor!"
"Yes, Your Excellency!"
Pi Xiaotian bowed and accepted the order, immediately relaying the command to prepare for the attack.
Yu Huatian, Shen Lian, and Zhuge Zhengye all gave orders to their men to prepare to storm the number one manor in the world.
Your Majesty has already given Zhu Wushi a chance, but since he doesn't cherish it, then don't blame Your Majesty for showing no mercy.
"Let's do it!"
At Cao Zhengchun's command, the agents of the Eastern Depot rushed into the No. 1 Manor in the world.
The Western Depot, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and the Six Doors were not to be outdone, and they also attacked the Number One Manor in the World from all directions.
In an instant, the two factories, one guard, and six gates took control of the entire number one manor in the world.
Cao Zhengchun, Yu Huatian, Shen Lian, and Zhuge Zhengwo, traversing the number one manor in the world, quickly located Wan Sanqian's whereabouts.
The four men landed in front of Wan Sanqian almost simultaneously, but at the same time, the Four Ghosts of Xiangxi also appeared like ghosts, protecting Wan Sanqian behind them.
Cao Zhengchun stared at Wan Sanqian, a sinister sneer appearing on his face: "Master Wan, I have been ordered to come here. Come with me to the Eastern Depot."
Wan Sanqian's face was extremely ugly. Under the protection of the Four Devils of Xiangxi, Wan Sanqian coldly said, "I, Wan Sanqian, have neither broken the law nor committed any crime. Why should I go to the Eastern Depot with you?!"
Whether you have committed a crime or not is not up to you to decide; only His Majesty's word counts.
Cao Zhengchun's eyes flashed with murderous intent: "If you resist arrest, don't blame us for unleashing a bloodbath!"
Wan Sanqian laughed loudly, his bravado masking his inner fear: "My number one manor under heaven is teeming with talented individuals, all of them top-notch outlaws. How could we possibly fear you lackeys of the imperial court?"
"Let me tell you, the emperor can control the people of the land, but he can't control us江湖人士 (jianghu figures)!"
"If you insist on fighting, then the outcome is still uncertain!"