Father, who is both a heir and a descendant, is still biased; the bound system has gone berserk.

Mei Songyao quickly clasped her hands in a gesture of respect, "Miss Shangguan, please don't say that. I almost implicated you."

Shangguan Fei noticed the dried bloodstains on Mei Songyao's wrist and recalled the rusty taste in her mouth when she was in a daze.

She didn't speak; this wasn't the time for gratitude or politeness.

Ying Yufu then looked at the Gu people and said, "Speak, tell us who you are under orders and what your purpose is in coming to Beixuan."

The group of Gu practitioners all looked at the shopkeeper.

There was actually no hierarchy among them.

Among the Gu people, they are ranked by their fighting strength.

The reason why the shopkeeper is the shopkeeper is because he was a shopkeeper before he became a Gu master.

In terms of strength, among these Gu practitioners, Tiger One and Tiger Two are undoubtedly the strongest.

The two apprentice doctors were next.

Then there was the old woman.

The shopkeeper was last.

However, the shopkeeper had been in business for a long time and had a knack for handling things.

At this moment, the Gu people subconsciously looked at the shopkeeper, clearly wanting him to come out and explain to his master.

The shopkeeper looked frightened, afraid that what he said would anger his master, but he still cautiously stepped forward.

The shopkeeper said, "Reporting to the master, we, including Ma San and Lian Ergu, were originally under the control of the Western Lin Emperor."

The Western Lin Emperor sent us to Northern Xuan to create chaos in Northern Xuan at a crucial moment, chaos powerful enough to destroy the country.

Ying Yufu frowned. This Xilin Emperor was using such despicable and insidious methods.

The crown prince, clearly angered, asked in a deep voice, "What do you mean by 'critical moment'? How long have you been in Beixuan?"

"We've been in Beixuan for fifteen years. The Western Lin Emperor said that it would be best if we killed the new emperor during the change of imperial power in Beixuan and plunged Beixuan into chaos."

The Crown Prince scoffed, "Father is now in the prime of his life, and fifteen years ago he was even more vibrant. How can there be any question of a change of imperial power?"

His sharp gaze swept over the few Gu people, or rather, through them, he looked at the old emperor of Xilin.

The shopkeeper said, "Our orders are that if the Emperor of Beixuan is not dead, then let him die. Kill him and throw Beixuan into chaos."

But a period of chaos wouldn't be enough; they would wait until the new emperor ascended the throne, then kill him and all members of the royal bloodline.

"Then why haven't you taken action in these past fifteen years?"

The prince's voice was icy.

The shopkeeper said, "The Western Lin Emperor's health is not good. He originally thought that with Zhou Tianshi, he could really turn back the clock and live forever."

But Zhou Tianshi couldn't make him young again.

The Western Emperor could die at any moment, and he didn't want to die, so we few spies were never used.

We were only recently put to use after news spread that Princess Anguo was a goddess.

However, our mission has changed. It's no longer to assassinate the Northern Xuan Emperor, but to capture Princess Anguo and bring her back to Xilin.

A cold silence fell over the air.

The shopkeeper fawned, "Master, Your Highness, we have broken free from the control of the Western Lin Emperor. He will surely suffer the pain of a backlash, and may even lose half his life."

Ying Yufu sneered, "Then they really have only themselves to blame."

"I ask you, besides you, how many puppet generals does Xilin have?"

The shopkeeper said, "Master is wise." He flattered, "Besides us, Xilin does indeed have five puppet generals, which we can all handle."

Ying Yufu understood that the puppet generals were not easy to make, and producing twelve was already the limit.

She then asked, "Have you ever seen a puppet prince? Does Xilin have a puppet prince?"

The shopkeeper's eyes widened immediately, a hint of fear flashing in them. He shook his head and said, "Master, we have never seen such a heaven-defying existence as the Puppet Prince."

We cannot be certain whether Xilin exists or not.

However, such an existence is too extraordinary, and the possibility is slim, especially since we are not in the heyday of the Great Yu Dynasty.

Ying Yufu nodded. "You have broken free of control, and the Western Lin Emperor has already noticed. You no longer need to open the Wulan Hall."

From now on, I will arrange new tasks for you.

"As you command, Master!"

Several Gu practitioners were very much looking forward to it.

Ying Yufu looked at the shopkeeper and said, "You know how to do business. Stay by my side and come with me to Jiangnan soon."

The shopkeeper was overjoyed; he was actually able to stay by his master's side!

"Yes, Master!" he said, bowing.

Ying Yufu looked at the old woman and said, "Old woman, you will stay by my mother Shangguan Tang's side and obey her orders."

The old woman stepped forward and said, "Yes, master."

She became much more composed and said, "Master, my surname is Han, and my given name is Da Ni. You can just call me Da Ni."

Ying Yufu pondered for a moment and said, "From now on, I will call you Granny Han."

"Yes, Master," Han Dani replied.

Ying Yufu then looked at Hu Da and Hu Er and said, "You two will follow the Crown Prince and obey his orders."

The two stepped forward and clasped their hands in a gesture of respect.

Shangguan Fei hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.

Why should Fu'er place someone by the Crown Prince's side? This is too easy to cause misunderstandings.

Ying Yufu looked at the Crown Prince, "Your Highness, do you have any objections?"

Crown Prince: "I have no objections. I will listen to Fu'er."

Ying Yufu nodded, "Your Highness, we are about to get married. I feel more at ease with them protecting you."

The Crown Prince smiled and said, "Fu'er really cares about me. I'm very happy."

Finally, there were two medicine boys. Ying Yufu looked at Shangguan Fei.

Shangguan Fei said, "Fu'er, I don't need anyone to protect me."

Ying Yufu said, "Alright, since my older cousin doesn't need it, then I'll let them go and protect my maternal grandfather."

Shangguan Fei had no objection.

She then divided up several Gu practitioners.

Ma San timidly raised his hand: "Master, what about me?"

Ying Yufu looked at him and said, "You...you should stay with my brother."

Ma San immediately agreed with joy, at least he had somewhere to go and hadn't been abandoned by his master.

After a moment of hesitation, the shopkeeper still braced himself and said, "Master, by separating us, we are also dividing our combat strength."

If we were to gather ourselves together, and if the other puppet generals of Xilin were to come, we could easily take them down.

But now, we are probably no match for them.

This is also what other Gu practitioners are thinking.

Ying Yufu said, "It doesn't matter. As long as they dare to come, I will make them your companions."

The Gu practitioners suddenly realized what was happening.

Yes, with an owner around, it can easily take over several owners.

"Alright, I'm leaving now. You guys prepare to shut down Wulan Hall. Come find me at the Mu residence afterward."

Ying Yufu got up and walked out of Wulan Hall.

Before we knew it, it was already the third day of the third lunar month.

Feng Yuheng and Hai Mujin got married.

Early in the morning, Ying Yufu personally went to the Hai family to help Hai Mujin with her makeup.

She prepared a set of seven-colored gemstone headdresses that had just arrived at Huabaoge.

There are also ten bolts of newly arrived brocade with shimmering peacock feathers.

"Mother, Aunt, this Princess Anguo is incredibly generous! That brocade with shimmering peacock feathers is priceless, and she just gave away ten bolts. Does Hai Mujin even deserve it?"

Madam Jiang and Princess Qinjiang came with their daughters. One was Hai Mujin's aunt, and the other was Hai Mujin's maternal aunt.

It was only natural for them to come; the Hai family couldn't find fault with it.

However, when the young lady from the Jiang family saw the extra makeup Ying Yufu had given her, she couldn't help but tear up.