Courtyard House: A System Connecting Two Worlds, Resources for the Nation

At this time, Tokyo was in a state of high alert, and the Imperial City Guards were mobilized without any regard for the consequences, with cavalrymen galloping through the streets.

All the street vendors have retreated to their homes; who would dare to set up a stall?

Even the shops on both sides of the street chose to close their doors to avoid being noticed by these murderers outside.

Some of the residents living near the Imperial Guard camp heard the sounds of the Imperial Guard being mobilized outside!

Throughout the entire city of Tokyo, there was no joy at the victory over the Liao Kingdom; instead, a sense of unease and fear pervaded the atmosphere.

Before the Imperial City Guards could completely break off relations, Chen Xiao directly notified all the experts from this world through his earpiece to return to the Celestial Master's Mansion.

If I'm not mistaken, this plan to occupy the Song Dynasty is about to come to an end.

Xiao Qinyan followed Chen Xiao around like an assistant, helping him arrange some trivial matters.

This is also where Xiao Qinyan's shrewdness lies.

Even if Zhou Feng succeeds in changing the dynasty, his status may not be much worse than Chen Xiao's.

However, by following Chen Xiao in making some arrangements, they can gain a better understanding of the strength of Zhou Feng's subordinates and make more accurate judgments.

After a short while, a group of eunuchs arrived at the gate of the Celestial Master's Mansion. The person in the lead was Zhao Heng's close attendant. Unfortunately, they were turned away at the gate.

"My lord, the Celestial Master's Mansion is putting on far too much airs. We have clearly stated that we are here to deliver an imperial decree, yet they dare to..."

"Shut up!"

Zhao Heng's attendant glanced at the man sideways, already sentencing him to death in his mind.

They have absolutely no sense of propriety!

He had always been by Zhao Heng's side, so he naturally knew about the slight discord between this Celestial Master and the current emperor.

This mission to deliver the imperial decree was also a test by the emperor.

If this clueless guy causes trouble, he deserves to die a thousand times over!

They didn't have to wait long. Chen Xiao led his men out, a row of them blocking the doorway, clearly indicating that he didn't want these eunuchs to enter the mansion.

"May I ask what brings you gentlemen to the Celestial Master's Mansion?"

Chen Xiao made a perfunctory gesture of cupping his hands in greeting, but now he didn't even want to pretend anymore.

The eunuch was not in a hurry. He simply cupped his hands and said, "Lord Chen, I am here to convey His Majesty's decree. Please allow Minister Xiao to come out and receive the decree."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao shook his head and once again gave the eunuch a perfunctory bow: "I'm sorry, please go back and inform His Majesty that Prime Minister Xiao is currently unwell and is being treated at the Celestial Master's Mansion using the magical artifacts left by the Celestial Master. It is inconvenient for him to go to the palace. Once Prime Minister Xiao has recovered, he will naturally enter the palace to meet His Majesty."

The expressions of the two eunuchs froze instantly.

All of their power came from the government, and now that they had encountered someone like Chen Xiao who didn't care about the government, they were suddenly somewhat on guard.

"You! Do you know this is an imperial edict? How dare you be so disrespectful? Do you have a death wish?"

"How dare you! Aren't you afraid the Imperial Guards will come knocking?"

"Guards! Take this group away..."

The third eunuch tried to call for Chen Xiao's arrest, but was slapped back by the leader.

It's enough to just talk; do you really intend to send someone to arrest them?

If nothing happens to them, all of them will have to die here.

"I have heard of what Lord Chen has said, and I will certainly report it to the Emperor!"

After being publicly rebuked by Chen Xiao, the eunuch didn't give him a friendly look and led his men straight to the palace.

This matter must be reported to the authorities immediately, and then the authorities will naturally deal with these guys!

Sure enough, after hearing the eunuch's report, Zhao Heng slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly, knocking over the teacups and spilling tea all over the table, but he didn't care at all.

"That damned Xiao Qinyan, how dare he!"

Zhao Heng gritted his teeth, his fingers clenching so tightly they turned white: "Is he feigning illness? He's clearly taking sides! He actually dared to side with Zhou Feng! Does he think I'm a fool?"

Seeing the eunuch bring back such a result, Zhao Yuanran sighed deeply, his face extremely grim.

"Your Majesty, things have come to this point, so let's go all the way. The Celestial Master's Mansion harbors a high-ranking official and disobeys imperial orders; this crime is enough to warrant confiscation."

Zhao Heng abruptly turned to look at him. Zhao Yuanyan met his gaze and said, word by word, "All the Imperial City Guards are in Tokyo. Rather than waiting for Zhou Feng to return before taking action, let's take advantage of his absence and wipe out his stronghold! Arrest Xiao Qinyan and Chen Xiao, and turn the Celestial Master's Mansion upside down. The necessary evidence will then be readily available. Even if Zhou Feng manages to break through our ambush and return, he will have nowhere to stand!"

"Since that's the case..." Zhao Heng pondered for a few seconds, then suddenly widened his eyes: "Issue my decree, ordering Lei Jing to lead the entire Imperial City Guard to immediately search and confiscate the Celestial Master's Mansion. Xiao Qinyan defied the decree and was arrested as well."

"yes!"

This matter was personally conveyed by Zhao Yuanyan. When he entered the headquarters of the Imperial City Guard, Lei Jing was already waiting in the main hall with his men.

Although he didn't know what the Emperor wanted to do, Lei Jing had been prepared to receive orders ever since he received them to gather all the Imperial City Guard troops.

As expected, the Emperor has issued an order: the matter to be resolved is still with the Heavenly Master's Mansion!

Lei Jingke still remembers what happened to Yu Zhongquan!

That was his trusted confidant!

Being exiled was already giving Zhou Feng enough face, but on the way, he was robbed and killed by so-called bandits?

How is that possible!

What kind of bandits would dare to rob the Imperial City Guard?

It was clearly a deliberate act of revenge by Zhou Feng's men!

Now that the tables have turned, if the government wants to deal with the Celestial Master's Mansion, then Lei Jing shouldn't blame them for retaliating in kind!

With the official order, Lei Jing led all his nearly 500 men and raced towards the Celestial Master's Mansion.

All the shops and houses along the way had their doors and windows tightly shut, and no one dared to even look outside.

This city of Tokyo is the capital of the Song Dynasty. It has been so many years since such a situation has occurred!

Meanwhile, Chen Xiao, inside the Celestial Master's Mansion, also heard Lin Yin's report through his earpiece.

A slight smile played on his lips as he gestured to the captains beside him: "Pass the word down, prepare for battle."

At the same time, he also picked up a Type 95 assault rifle and a sniper rifle and went up to the second floor.

He spent so much time doing odd jobs that he almost forgot he was a top soldier!