Chapter 5380 of the Dragon King Order: Greed and Madness
In the Divine Capital’s Imperial Palace, the Hall of Supreme Harmony was filled with fragrant incense, and the atmosphere was solemn.
The three-day deadline had arrived. Princess Wu Yue was dressed in an elaborate crimson wedding gown, a seven-tailed phoenix crown on her head, and surrounded by pearls and jade. However, her beautiful face showed no joy, only a sternness that befitted her age.
Wu Hao sat upright on the dragon throne, gazing at his daughter with a complicated gaze.
He stood up and descended the imperial steps, personally adjusting the tassels on Wu Yue’s phoenix crown, then said in a low, solemn voice: “Yu’er, this trip to the Third Hall is actually for the wedding, but it is actually to find evidence of collusion between the Third Hall Master and the Evil Path Hall. Your father knows that I have wronged you, but the safety of the Divine Kingdom depends on you, you…”
“Father, I understand.”
Wu Yue interrupted Wu Hao, her tone calm yet determined, “Back then, I was foolish and always wanted to escape the engagement. Now I understand your father’s painstaking efforts.
The Evil Dao Palace stole the Thunder Sound Bell and wants the Demon Soul Seal. If the Third Palace Master really colludes with them, it will be a great disaster for the Sixth Heaven. I must act cautiously and live up to your trust.”
A glimmer of relief flashed across Wu Hao’s eyes, and he reminded: “Liu Kun will personally escort you to the Third Palace. This person is extremely cunning. You must be more careful of him and don’t trust him easily. If anything happens, immediately crush this jade talisman, and your father will immediately send troops to support you.”
As he said, he stuffed a jade talisman engraved with a dragon pattern into Wu Yue’s hand.
Wu Yue gripped the jade talisman tightly and nodded heavily: “My daughter has already recorded it.”
At this moment, the eunuch’s voice came from outside the palace: “Prime Minister Liu Kun, lead the ceremonial guards and await orders outside—”
Wu Hao took a deep breath and patted his daughter’s shoulder: “Go. Remember, safety first, evidence second.”
Wu Yue bowed, then turned and followed the guards out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Outside the hall, a ceremonial guard of one thousand soldiers from the National Defense Corps had already formed, their flags flying and their armor gleaming.
Liu Kun, dressed in purple official robes, stood at the head of the procession. Seeing Wu Yue appear, a gentle smile immediately spread across his face. “Your Majesty, the ceremonial guard is ready, and we are ready to depart.”
Wu Yue nodded calmly without further comment. With the help of her ladies-in-waiting, she boarded the prepared imperial carriage.
It was pulled by eight snow-white horses, with intricately carved phoenixes along its sides, and a veil hung around it, blocking the view from within.
Seeing this, Liu Kun bowed to Wu Hao and said, “Rest assured, Your Majesty. I will protect the princess and ensure the wedding goes smoothly.”
Wu Hao studied Liu Kun and said slowly, “Thank you, Prime Minister.”
He sensed something was amiss with Liu Kun’s smile today, but he couldn’t put his finger on it. He could only instruct the Secret Service to closely follow and monitor the movements of the honor guard.
Liu Kun sneered inwardly, but remained respectful on the surface. “This is my duty. Let’s go!”
With a signal, the honor guard slowly moved toward the southern gate of the Divine Capital.
Citizens lined the streets, watching and discussing the situation, many speculating about the wedding and worrying about the future of the Divine Kingdom.
Inside the imperial carriage, Wu Yue lifted the corner of her veil and gazed out the window, a flicker of worry in her eyes.
She knew this journey would be anything but peaceful. Neither Liu Kun nor the Third Palace Master were good people. She had to tread carefully to complete the mission her father had entrusted her with.
Meanwhile, Liu Kun rode beside the imperial carriage, ostensibly directing the troops, but in reality, observing his surroundings from the shadows.
He had arranged for his trusted aides to set up an ambush in the “Valley of Broken Souls” outside the Divine Capital. Once the ceremonial guards entered the valley, they would proceed with their plan to “kidnap” the princess, staging a “bride kidnapping.”
Thinking of the sacrificial scripture he would obtain, and the great ambition he would achieve after unsealing the Demon Soul, Liu Kun’s eyes flashed with greed and madness.