Outside the window, the black-clad figure, realizing the hopeless situation, intensified their sword movements with even greater ferocity, going so far as to resort to self-damage in order to break through the encirclement of Jian Song and Chang Qing. In less than a moment, only three individuals remained.
"Jian Song, spare that person's life"
Han Ye gave a casual order. Jian Song's swordsmanship became even faster. With a swift swing of his long sword, the right shoulder of the black-clothed man was pierced, and he was captured by Jian Song. At the same time, Chang Qing and Yuan Shu subdued the other two individuals. Before they could tear off the veils of the three, only a few muffled groans were heard, and the three black-clothed men collapsed dejectedly.
Jian Song lifted the veil and saw three individuals with blood flowing from seven orifices. He walked up to the second floor and reported to Han Ye, saying, "Your Highness, these three individuals had poisonous substances in their mouths and have already taken their own lives."
Ren Anle's expression changed, and her eyebrows furrowed. Han Ye spoke up, "How did the search for the location of prison confinement go?"
Jian Song shook his head, "The inn is engulfed in flames, so Changqing and I rushed back first."
Ren Anle raised an eyebrow and said, "This assassination left no trace. Mu Wangye is a ruthless master, but it seems that he didn't come tonight to assassinate His Highness."
Han Ye nodded, his expression cold and solemn. "He is warning Gu that Mu Tian prefecture is under his control. If Gu dares to interfere, next time he will no longer consider the bonds of brotherhood. Apart from bringing Jian Song and Chang Qing back, he probably intends for the entire Mu Tian prefecture to know...that Gu has reached his limit."
Ren Anle's expression suddenly changed. "The relief silver has not arrived yet, and the victims of the disaster are suffering everywhere. If the common people were to know that Your Highness has arrived at Mu Tian prefecture but has done nothing, Mu Tian prefecture may become a dangerous place."
"They went from darkness to light. Mu wang played a good move. I'm afraid that upon learning that Han Ye has been dispatched to Mu Tian Prefecture, the relief supplies for the disaster victims outside the city will be even scarcer than before. If a rebellion occurs in Mu Tian Prefecture, the position of the crown prince will undoubtedly face questioning from the courtiers."
"Your Highness, it is this humble servant's negligence that allowed Mu Wang to discover Your Highness's whereabouts." Jian Song understood that the situation was even more serious than he had imagined, and he knelt halfway to the ground to plead for forgiveness.
"It has nothing to do with you. Gu underestimated the Mu Wang." Han Ye raised his hand.
Seeing Han Ye with an unchanged expression, Ren Anle said, "Your Highness, Mu Wang is steadily pressing closer step by step. What do you intend to do?"
"Jian Song, instruct the Imperial Guards to change into ceremonial attire and arrange the Eastern Palace procession. I want you to make the entire Mu Tian Prefecture aware of my imperial presence within a single night." Han Ye turned around, his eyebrows slightly raised.
"Since everyone wants me to appear in public, I'll wait for them to come and pay their respects in person."