The troops brought by the Prince of Pingnan were a dark, suffocating mass. Battle-hardened, they exuded an aura of cold slaughter that naturally suppressed the capital’s guards, who were accustomed only to leisurely patrolling the Imperial City. They stood like living weapons, ready to charge at a single command, their presence truly terrifying. The guards who had been restraining Mu Yuanzhi released her at once, fearing they might become the Prince’s next targets.
Now free, Mu Yuanzhi offered the Prince of Pingnan a grateful nod. She did not care why he had brought troops into the capital or what he intended to do; that was a concern for the Pei family.
The Prince of Pingnan walked forward slowly. The clanking of his armor caused Pei Shangling to tense up. Pei moved to interrogate him, but a glance from Xiao Yichen stopped him. He understood, of course, that now was not the time for reckless action.
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