So what if I have a few billion concubines while I'm cultivating immortality?

Mu Yunshan's face stiffened, and he tried to smooth things over: "Your Highness, let's talk this out. Harmony is the best policy. Why resort to such a big fight? Peace brings wealth..."

"Fuck you!"

Qin Yuan spat, his eyes filled with venom as he glared at Mu Yunshan. "That bastard is still hiding in Ziyan Pavilion! Your Mu family is harboring a criminal; you are guilty of the same crime as those who murdered a prince! There is absolutely no room for negotiation on this matter!"

After catching his breath, he continued, "I've come to tell you! Tomorrow, at the latest by noon, I will personally lead my troops to raze your Ziyan Pavilion to the ground! You'd better be sensible and obediently hand over your daughter and the deeds to your property! Otherwise..."

"If you wait for me to take action myself, swords have no eyes, so don't blame me!"

After saying that, he gave Mu Yunshan no chance to speak and suddenly waved his hand.

The two guards carrying the sedan chair understood and immediately lifted the chair, carrying Qin Yuan outside.

The guards inside and outside the hall followed closely behind.

Mu Yunshan stood there, his face ashen, his hands clenched tightly in his sleeves.

He watched Qin Yuan and his group leave arrogantly until they disappeared outside the gates of the Mu residence before slowly loosening his fist.

He then immediately ordered his trusted steward in a deep voice, "Quickly, send people out immediately to check the situation outside! Especially the movements of the Prince of Jin's residence, and the troop movements within the city!"

"Yes, sir!"

The steward dared not delay and quickly arranged for several clever and reliable servants to go out of the mansion to inquire in different directions.

About half an hour later.

The people sent out are returning one after another.

"My lord, something terrible has happened! All the city gates of Jinyang Prefecture have been sealed off by soldiers from the Prince of Jin's mansion. Entry is permitted, but exit is not!"

"Large groups of soldiers are gathering and patrolling along several main roads within the city. Judging from their flags and armor, they are all soldiers from the Prince of Jin's residence!"

"There are also quite a few martial arts masters who look like江湖人士 (jianghu figures, people of the martial arts world), gathered around the Prince of Jin's mansion and in some inns. There are probably close to a hundred of them!"

"Those martial artists exuded a powerful aura; even the weakest among them was probably at the sixth level of martial artistry!"

Hearing his subordinates' reports, Mu Yunshan's heart sank to the bottom.

Suddenly, I felt dizzy and staggered back two steps, only managing to steady myself by grabbing the table next to me.

The Prince of Jin has gone mad!

In retaliation, they went so far as to mobilize all the local soldiers and recruit so many martial arts masters at great expense!

Nearly a hundred martial arts masters of the sixth rank or above, plus well-trained royal guards...

With such power, let alone the Ziyan Pavilion, it would be more than enough to attack government offices!

Mu Yunshan originally still harbored a sliver of thought that he could use his wealth and connections to get by.

At this moment, it all vanished completely.

Faced with absolute power, the tactics of merchants seem so pale and powerless!

"It's over, it's all over..."

Mu Yunshan's face turned deathly pale, and cold sweat poured down his face.

The previous composure and smugness had long been replaced by immense panic.

He forced himself to calm down and quickly ordered the steward, "Listen! Immediately close the gates of the mansion, and have all the servants and guards on high alert. No one is allowed to enter or leave without my order! Also, tell the managers and accountants in the study to stay at the mansion tonight and not go anywhere else!"

"Yes, sir!"

The butler quickly agreed.

After giving his instructions, Mu Yunshan didn't hesitate any longer and quickly went to the courtyard.

They didn't even dare to use the main gate, for fear of being spotted by the Prince of Jin's spies.

After looking around, he circled around to a secluded corner in the back garden of the mansion.

After glancing around to make sure no one was there, he took a deep breath and used his light-footed skill to scale the courtyard wall.

It landed silently in the alley outside.

Upon landing, Mu Yunshan immediately crouched down, using the shadows in the corner of the wall to observe.

After confirming that they were not being followed, they cautiously made their way towards the direction of Ziyan Pavilion.

The streets were indeed much more somber than usual.

Guards dressed in the uniforms of the Prince of Jin's army patrolled past from time to time.

Mu Yunshan held his breath, carefully avoiding all sightlines, and deliberately chose to travel along dark paths.

After finally reaching the outer wall of the backyard of Ziyan Pavilion, I looked around again to make sure no one was around.

Then he mustered his strength again, flipped over, and leaped in.

However, his feet had barely touched the ground, and he hadn't even had time to stand up properly.

A thunderous shout rang out: "You scoundrel! How dare you break into Ziyan Pavilion at night! You're courting death!"

Before the words were even finished!

Several sharp whooshing sounds came rushing in!

Suddenly, the head instructor of the guards, Wang Gang, led several disciples and nimbly pounced out from the shadows, their swords flashing and shadows enveloping Mu Yunshan in an instant!

Mu Yunshan was terrified and hurriedly shouted, "Don't do it! It's me! Mu Yunshan!"

"Um?!"

The steel knife in Wang Gang's hand stopped abruptly in mid-air.

By the dim moonlight and the faint light coming from inside the pavilion, I could see the face of the person who came in, and I was taken aback.

He quickly stopped, his face full of astonishment. "Master? How is it you? How did you... climb over the wall?"

The disciples behind him also put away their weapons and looked at each other in bewilderment.

I can't understand why this incredibly wealthy tycoon acts so furtively...

Mu Yunshan, still shaken, patted his chest and glared at Wang Gang. Without bothering to explain, he asked urgently, "There's a reason for this! Where is Miss? Where is she now?"

Wang Gang frowned: "I don't know anything about Miss's affairs, but she's most likely still in the embroidery tower, right?"

"understood."

Without saying a word, Mu Yunshan hurried toward the embroidered tower.

Before leaving, he didn't forget to praise them, "You did a good job, so vigilant! Everyone's monthly salary will increase by five taels!"

As Mu Yunshan approached the courtyard where the embroidery building was located, he saw Zhishu and several maids sitting on the stone benches in the courtyard, chatting and laughing in hushed tones.

"Knowledgeable!"

Before Mu Yunshan arrived, his voice came first, his tone anxious.

Zhi Shu and the maids were startled by the sound and quickly stood up. When they saw it was Mu Yunshan, they were even more surprised: "Master? You... why are you here so late?"

Mu Yunshan had no time for pleasantries and asked directly, "Where is Miss?"

Upon hearing this, Zhi Shu's pretty face instantly flushed, her eyes flickering slightly as she awkwardly said, "Miss, Miss, she should, she should be resting by now, right? Master, is there something urgent? Or, or should I go and inform her first?"

"No need, I'll go find her myself!"

After confirming that Mu Ziyan was there, Mu Yunshan immediately headed straight for the embroidery tower!

"Oh, sir, sir, please wait a moment!"

Zhi Shu was startled and quickly stepped in front of Mu Yunshan.

"What's wrong?"

Mu Yunshan frowned and asked.

Zhi Shu, forcing herself to speak, stammered, "Well, um, I'll go and inform her, Miss... might not be available..."

Mu Yunshan was taken aback, then a look of realization dawned on his face. He waved his hand helplessly: "Hold on..."

"yes!"

Zhi Shu agreed and quickly ran towards the embroidered tower.

As she approached the boudoir on the second floor, she heard a faint, blush-inducing noise coming from inside...