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Xia Manor was surrounded tightly by the imperial guards, with three layers inside and three layers outside.
The steward Wang Sheng quickly reported to Xia Yuhan when he sensed something was wrong.
However, Xia Yuhan appeared unfazed, continuing to trim the flower branches as if nothing were amiss.
“Second Sister, you should go out and take a look; something might really be happening! Otherwise, they wouldn’t have ordered everyone in Xia Manor not to enter or exit!”
“What’s the rush? I, Xia Yuhan, will handle the big matters. There’s no need to panic! You go gather all the people from Xia Manor and bring them together; it’s better to have some backup in case of any situation. Besides, guests are coming; send someone to invite their steward in. I will personally entertain them!”
“Understood, Second Sister!” Wang Sheng wiped away a cold sweat. Thankfully, Second Sister was in the manor; at least the situation wouldn’t get too out of hand.
Xia Yuhan glanced at the empty room of Qiao'er behind her and a hint of disdainful smile appeared on her lips: Is the storm really coming this quickly?
She proceeded to the front hall corridor as usual but was startled by the sudden appearance of Bu Jingyun around the corner!
“General Bu, what brings you here?”
“It’s bad, Second Sister! Something major has happened! I heard that General Xia has harbored treasonous intentions and has now been secretly imprisoned by the Emperor. He will be executed during the Emperor’s Fiftieth Birthday Celebration to uphold royal authority! Second Sister, you must come up with a plan!”
Upon hearing this from Bu Jingyun, Xia Yuhan suddenly realized the severity of the situation: “That escalated quickly! It’s so sudden that it catches one off guard! Right now, we can only take it step by step! This treason is a crime that implicates nine generations! There’s simply no way to deal with it! Unless we can figure out what happened and find out who is truly responsible! But that seems almost impossible!”
“Second Sister, what should we do then? Should we really…”
“Do not speak recklessly! I’ll tell you this: if Cang Yile comes to rescue me, you must help him at all costs! If he only cares about enjoying his own benefits, then one day, please kill him for me and reclaim my rightful Imperial Jade Seal!”
“What? The Imperial Jade Seal was found by Second Sister!?”
“Yes, now hurry! This place is not safe for long! If you get implicated too, then Xia Manor will truly be doomed!”
With heavy thoughts, Xia Yuhan sent off Bu Jingyun, then sighed deeply: Her life was destined to be turbulent, constantly caught in one whirlpool after another. If she let down all her defenses, what awaited her would only be death!
She had just been betrayed by the person she loved, and now she learned that the one who had harmed her and taken her virginity was Cang Yile. What made her even angrier was that Cang Yile was actually the assassin of the Ice Blood Sect Master and had been deceiving her all along, fooling her feelings!
Moreover, her former comrades were sealed away here; all of them were present, yet she was the only one still alive, which left her feeling quite bitter…
This series of events had already drained her of the motivation to continue living.
What was the point of living? Was it just to struggle for a meager existence? Such a life was hardly worth living!
Having suddenly lost her goals, her family, and her lover, Xia Yuhan began to feel somewhat at a loss.
She wandered in a daze to the front hall.
When she entered the room, there were already people waiting for her!
The two men stood up respectfully upon seeing Xia Yuhan and stood aside.
"Why have you two generals come here with such fanfare? What is the matter?"
"Second Sister, I must not hide it from you. We received an imperial order to guard this place and closely monitor every move of Xia Manor!"
Upon hearing this, Xia Yuhan laughed coldly. To an ordinary person, her laughter would seem chilling: "Does the Emperor mean for you to extract something he desires from me? Feel free to monitor as you wish!"
The two generals quickly advised, "Second Sister, you must not! This time, General Xia's conspiracy to rebel is a crime that could implicate nine generations. The Emperor has ordered that if Second Sister can tell him everything she knows, perhaps both you and General Xia can avoid death. You must think carefully!"
"Thank you for your concern, but please report back to the Emperor that I, Xia Yuhan, have nothing to say." Without much thought, Xia Yuhan decisively refused. From what she knew about the Emperor, even if she revealed all the explosive weapons and taught him how to use them, she would ultimately still face death. She would not engage in such a deal where there was no gain!
"But Second Sister, your life is paramount! As long as you have your life, there will be opportunities in the future to clear your name!"
Xia Yuhan's gamble rested entirely on Cang Yile; she could only hope that he would remember even a little of their past bond and come to rescue them!
After all, how could she, a woman who had just revived alone, save herself and the entire Xia Manor?
Turning around to look at the anxious general behind her, Xia Yuhan said lightly, "Gentlemen, do as you see fit! I, Xia Yuhan, will not make things difficult for you!"
"Second Sister hasn't made up her mind yet. Let's wait a bit longer. We take our leave now! We only hope Second Sister won't keep us waiting too long; otherwise, it will be hard to explain if the Emperor starts asking questions."
"I will always remember and cherish the great kindness of both generals. If there is an opportunity in the future, I will do my utmost to repay you!"
"Second Sister, please don't be polite with us! In our hearts, Second Sister's image is as grand as General Xia's. With just her own strength, she has dispelled the ambitions of two nations towards the Azure Dragon Kingdom. Second Sister, if you have any new decisions, please send someone to inform us. We take our leave!"
Seeing the generals' intentions towards her, Xia Yuhan smiled gratefully.
At this moment, all the servants and guards of Xia Manor had gathered. Xia Yuhan brought them to the backyard and also called for Cai Shu and You Zhi Tao.
"Everyone, today is different from usual. General Xia has been framed and unjustly accused of conspiracy and rebellion. As for what the consequences will be, I believe everyone knows. Now whether to stay or leave is no longer up to you; your lives are tied to the rise and fall of Xia Manor."
As soon as Xia Yuhan said this, the crowd below began to discuss fervently, filled with indignation about the matter—
"Second Sister, General Xia is a good person; he is loyal. How could he possibly commit such treasonous acts?"
"General Xia must have been wronged! Second Sister must save General Xia!"
"…"
Xia Yuhan shook her head helplessly; this time it really was impossible! Not only General Xia but soon even she and everyone in Xia Manor would be imprisoned and face execution!
"Alright! Everyone quiet down! Wang Sheng, come here!"
"Yes, Second Sister!"
Xia Yuhan whispered a few words into Wang Sheng's ear: "Go, pass this message to everyone in Xia Manor. The people of Xia Manor are all brave! If we must die, let us die with dignity!"
"Understood!"
"Okay!"
"Alright!"
In an instant, the entire Xia Manor erupted with fervor, as if it were not Xia Yuhan bidding farewell, but rather rallying morale in the face of a great enemy.
It felt as though they were not going to their deaths, but rather sacrificing themselves heroically!
The guards of Xia Manor, along with the soldiers who had been guarding Xia Yuhan day and night, numbered over two hundred.
With the united shout of over two hundred voices, morale soared, greatly influencing the soldiers surrounding Xia Manor.
The two generals stationed outside Xia Manor had no choice but to lead their men into the manor, preparing to capture them all at once.
As a grand procession charged into the backyard of Xia Manor, the two generals shouted before the two forces clashed: "Second Sister, the path to survival is right before you; why not choose it? Instead, you lead everyone in Xia Manor to resist us? What you are doing is a grave mistake!"
For a moment, the scene fell silent, with everyone’s gaze fixed on a woman dressed in red, her skirt fluttering in the cold wind!
"What do you mean by that, Generals? We hold no weapons and have no intention of rebellion!"
This statement awakened everyone and relieved the forces on Xia Manor's side! Otherwise, they would have perished before even reaching the final battle!
Upon hearing this, the two generals looked around and confirmed that Xia Yuhan and her group indeed had no intent to rebel. However, with so many people having rushed in, they could not simply retreat! Otherwise, with so many witnesses, they would have no way to report back!
"Seize them all and throw them into prison! Execute them all at noon tomorrow!"
"Yes, General!"
At the moment she was taken away, Xia Yuhan felt extremely fortunate. Her mother was not in the residence; although she did not know her whereabouts, it was still a hundred times better than being thrown into prison.
The two generals originally thought it would take a great deal of effort to capture Xia Yuhan, but to their surprise, it was accomplished effortlessly, without needing a single soldier. They could then report back successfully!
Although they had completed their mission satisfactorily, their hearts were heavy. If the Azure Dragon Kingdom lost General Xia and his daughter, who would be able to deter foreign enemies in the future?
...
At this moment, Cang Yile was busy preparing for a significant event. He planned to have a life-and-death showdown with his so-called father, the emperor, either tomorrow or the day after, and then seize his throne!
Now everything was ready; he just needed the right opportunity. If he acted without justification, even if he succeeded in taking the throne, it would be hard to gain people's acceptance.
Therefore, Cang Yile was more anxious than anyone else. If he made even the slightest mistake and failed in his rebellion, the woman he loved would die! And she would die with resentment and confusion!
If that happened, he could never forgive himself until his dying breath!
So no matter how difficult it was at present, he gritted his teeth and persevered: "Qing'er, how is the progress on assassinating Canglong Hui's loyal ministers?"
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