Chapter 371 - 306. Xuan Snake and Treasure Monkey
The East Rongmi Lane outside of Huitong Hall was in chaos, the Yulin Army on high alert as if facing a formidable enemy.
Li Xuan’s anger surged; the princely heir’s body double had died en route, and the Yulin Army responsible for the escort could not shirk its culpability.
Time is of the essence!
At this moment, the Korea Envoys had been forced back into Huitong Hall by the Yulin Army and were prohibited from taking a single step outside.
Li Xuan, holding a sword, pointed to several Yulin soldiers brought back from Guyuan: "Zhou Chong, Zhou Li, Duobao, Li Cen, each of you will lead eighteen men to guard all exits. Do not let a single person escape. The Eunuch Party must not learn of this in advance."
Chen Ji glanced at him: "Too late."
Li Xuan froze for a moment: "Too late for what?"
Chen Ji explained, "The Spy Department has been hunting Jing Dynasty spies. When previously escorting the Korea Envoys for an audience, they had already disguised themselves among the civilians. When we exited Chengtian Gate, the spies were tailing us. Upon the body double’s death, they immediately went back to report. With over a hundred Korea Envoys, it’s impossible to find the culprit in such a short time. Once the Spy Department arrives, the Yulin Army won’t be able to stop them."
Li Xuan furrowed his brow: "What are we to do? That Poison Minister is now eyeing the Qi, Chen, and Xu families for revenge. Each of you is somehow related by marriage or kinship. If the Eunuch Party gets hold of anything incriminating, entering the Imperial Prison will be a fate worse than death!"