The group of won felt lingering fear in their hearts! After explaining, they noticed that the sky was gradually darkening and hurriedly went ho.
"Young Master, you should quickly go and find Madam. This matter cannot be delayed!"
Old Yang urged, having accidentally witnessed Xiaoqi breathing fire once and learned about her phoenix identity. Consequently, he also understood Gu Lan's cultivation.
Gu Lan pondered and nodded.
His wife was safe.
However, upon hearing the won ntion the demonic monk, a strange thought crossed his mind. Could it be the bald guy he encountered on the way back from Shuzhou?
Moreover, with the appearance of the real and fake female Emperors, if the real female Emperor was present, it would be wise to avoid her to prevent unnecessary entanglents. Gu Lan, carrying his doubts, stepped out and was imdiately t by his carriage returning.
"Master!"
Mu Yuyan jumped down from the carriage, smiling at Gu Lan.
A thought flashed through Gu Lan's mind.
Why was his wife so calm when other won were panicking? Perhaps it was the confidence derived from the talisman he had given her?
"Yuyan, tell in detail what happened today," Gu Lan inquired gently.
Mu Yuyan pursed her lips, hesitating, "It's... it's nothing, perhaps just so conspiracy among the court's elites. Her Majesty happened to discover it, and it coincidentally took place at Great Ming Enlightennt Temple."
By the ti she returned, she had already handled the situation.
Except for the elusive demonic monk, everyone else had been taken back to the Imperial Announcents Bureau's dungeon by Yexi.
As for whether Gu Lan was the person the demonic monk awaited for judgnt, Mu Yuyan, despite her hatred for the monk, wouldn't use him as a pawn. If necessary, a city-wide search could be ordered. Why bother Gu Lan?
"Is my wife worried about ?" Gu Lan smiled helplessly, understanding her thoughts, and added, "Yuyan, just tell . This matter might indeed be related to . If left unresolved, it could pose problems later on."
Mu Yuyan paused, contemplating his reasonable words, then nodded slightly and began to narrate.
However, she described the female Emperor as a third party and herself as a re bystander. After listening, Gu Lan felt amazed at those involved in the incident.
"Ao Hanyi, that Dragon Maiden, also lent a hand?"
"Yes... Master Gu, do you know her?"
"No, I've only heard of her."
Gu Lan scratched his head.
Nonsense. He had clearly gone that night and even snatched the Heaven Treasure Saint Dragon Clock back... Mu Yuyan smiled and remained silent.
"That demonic monk, witnessing rebels about to kill Buddhist worshippers and monks, not only turned a blind eye but also killed the abbot... despicable!"
Gu Lan's eyes turned cold.
Hearing that the demonic monk was waiting for soone to discuss Buddhism and had been in Great Ming Enlightennt Temple all these days, Gu Lan knew this matter was related to him.
The cunning monk's spirit persisted because the bronze coffin had followed him from the Shuzhou border to the capital. He had seen Gu Lan's face, and his wife and family were all in the capital.
Yes, this demonic monk couldn't be left!
Gu Lan imdiately made up his mind and looked at Mu Yuyan.
"Yuyan, you've been frightened. Go back to the house; I'll go out for a while."
Mu Yuyan looked at him deeply. "Master Gu, be careful."
"Rest assured."
Gu Lan patted her small hand and then left.
Behind him, Gu Xiaoqi quickly followed, like a little shadow.
It seems that the demonic monk is indeed waiting for the husband...
After Gu Lan walked for a while, Mu Yuyan changed into a set of night-black clothes and flew out from the backyard. Following Gu Lan's aura, she went after him.
It wasn't that she didn't trust Gu Lan's strength.
She just thought of what the abbot had said—the demonic monk's thods of bewitching hearts were extrely clever. She was afraid that Gu Lan might unintentionally fall victim to the dark path.
...
Under the moonlight, the capital is under curfew.
Wei Zhi had been quite fortunate lately. After the incident at the black gunpowder workshop, he had beco an important figure in the Great Chancellor's faction.
Although Duke Sima Qin did not personally promote him, it didn't an that those who wanted to flatter Duke Sima Qin didn't elevate him!
In just a few months, Wei Zhi had beco a captain in the Imperial Guards, firmly securing the position of the head of the city patrol in the capital.
"Lord Wei, where are we going?"
"Great Chancellor is waiting at Great Ming Enlightennt Temple. I heard that Her Majesty will be arriving, so we need to hurry and welco her." Wei Zhi said.
Although he wasn't sure about the exact timing, whether Her Majesty was still present or not, given the bizarre events involving the real and fake female Emperors, maintaining public order would be a conscientious effort for the court.
Wei Zhi arrived outside Great Ming Enlightennt Temple and saw Sima Qin still there.
"Great Chancellor!"
"Hmm, Lord Wei, Her Majesty has left, but... there is one more task for you."
"What is it?"
Sima Qin pondered, "By imperial decree, the city is to be sealed! For the next month, the Imperial Guards will conduct a search. During this period, no monk is allowed to leave the capital of the Great Jing!"
"Yes!"
Wei Zhi responded and imdiately issued a strict order. Having heard about the demonic monk, he was aware of the monk's profound thods, so he dared not be careless in handling the matter.
"Alright! Her Majesty fears that the matter of the demonic monk will not be resolved in a day. We need to search slowly. Let's go back for now..."
Sima Qin finished his official business, patted Wei Zhi on the shoulder, and at that mont, a whistling phoenix cry suddenly descended from the sky, accompanied by the scattered brilliance of fire.
Gu Lan's gaze fell on a serene courtyard in the temple, his eyes slightly chilled.
"Dead bald donkey, you're so bold... has already offended the Great Jing's Emperor, yet didn't flee and instead continued to hide in Great Ming Enlightennt Temple... hehe!"
Since he was waiting for himself, then let's fulfill his wish... Gu Lan's thoughts shifted, and the phoenix wings enveloped the temple!
Within, Gu Lan floated down, heading directly towards that courtyard.
...
Outside Great Ming Enlightennt Temple!
Seeing this scene, both Sima Qin and Wei Zhi were stunned!
After the incident with the Heaven Mountain, almost everyone in the world knew that Gu Lan's mount was the divine beast phoenix, and Gu Lan was their benefactor!
"This is... Consecrator!"
"Damn! How could Consecrator personally co to Great Ming Enlightennt Temple? ..."
Wei Zhi was so excited that he couldn't find words. However, Sima Qin was more thoughtful and could associate it with many things.
"Could it be that what Her Majesty said... the person the demonic monk is waiting for is Consecrator?"
"Now it seems that Consecrator is aware of this matter, so he directly ca... in other words! The demonic monk we have been looking for may still be here... still inside Great Ming Enlightennt Temple?!"
Wei Zhi looked at Sima Qin in astonishnt. Suddenly, he felt that what Consecrator had to do far exceeded his imagination and understanding.
At this mont, a figure in black walked by the road. Wei Zhi ca to his senses and saw that the woman's appearance was plain, her gaze always fixed on the direction Consecrator entered the temple.
"Who are you?!"
Wei Zhi frowned and shouted, feeling that soone who followed Consecrator so sneakily couldn't be a good person! Although his strength was limited, he still had to do sothing for his benefactor! Explore stories on empire
The woman glanced at him without saying a word.
Wei Zhi felt a sense of disdain and beca even more displeased. He wanted to go over and question her a few more tis.
At this mont!
He heard a "plop" sound behind him, and Sima Qin's extrely respectful voice:
"Weichen, pays respects to Her Majesty!"
Wei Zhi: "..."
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