I play the role of Jiajing in Zongwu: What crime have I committed?

Xiao Jinghuan immediately agreed.

He immediately summoned his trusted confidant and asked him to convey a message to Xia Jiang, suspecting that Su Xuan of Medicine King Valley was Wei Zheng, a remnant of the Chi Yan clan from back then.

Sure enough, Xia Jiang couldn't sit still any longer after hearing this.

The Chiyan Army case was his proudest masterpiece, how could he allow any of the criminals to escape?

He immediately mustered the elite troops of the Suspended Mirror Division and hurriedly left the city.

Three days later, on the official road thirty miles outside Medicine King Valley.

Su Xuan, dressed in a blue robe, was escorting medicinal herbs transported from various places in the valley when she fell into Xia Jiang's ambush.

Everyone except Su Xuan was killed.

Su Xuan herself was also escorted to the capital.

When the prison cart entered the gates of Jinling, the surrounding people saw only a blood-covered figure chained in a cage.

Among these people were Li Gang and Fei Liu, who had been preparing for some time.

Chapter 188 Prisoner Robbery

News of Su Xuan's arrest quickly reached Medicine King Valley.

Upon hearing the news, Valley Master Su Tianshu rode to the capital overnight, heading straight for the Su residence to discuss the rescue with Mei Changsu.

Su Xuan is also known as Wei Zheng.

Before joining the army, he was Su Tianshu's apprentice, and afterwards he called him his godfather for so many years, so naturally he had to save him.

Upon learning of this, a hint of worry flashed in Mei Changsu's eyes.

He knew that if Prince Jing, Xiao Jingyan, returned to the capital after the disaster relief efforts and learned of Wei Zheng's arrest, the stubborn Prince Jing would definitely do everything in his power to save him.

At that time, this matter will be a thorn in the side of the emperor and Prince Jing.

This would cause Prince Jing's standing in the emperor's eyes to plummet.

Therefore, we must rescue Wei Zheng before he is imprisoned in the Suspended Mirror Bureau.

At noon, the streets of Nanjing were exceptionally bustling.

In a private room on the second floor of Jiangyue Tower, the most prestigious building in the capital, Minister of Rites Tian Dezhi and Zhu Shou stood by the railing.

From afar, they watched as the troops of the Suspended Mirror Bureau slowly drove towards the bureau.

"Sir, are you absolutely certain that someone will attempt a prison break?"

Tian Dezhi stroked his beard and asked.

Zhu Shou sipped his wine, his gaze never leaving the prison cart.

"From the city gate to the Suspended Mirror Office, one must pass through the West Market."

"The place is bustling with merchants and people; it's the perfect spot to make a move."

Tian Dezhi nodded thoughtfully, then suddenly changed the subject.

"I have a question that I do not understand, and I hope you can enlighten me."

"Lord Tian, ​​please speak freely."

"Sir, you are a grandmaster of this era, and could be roaming freely in the world. Why do you choose to help the Crown Prince at this time?"

Crown Prince Xiao Jinghuan had just been severely punished by the emperor for corruption in disaster relief, causing an uproar among scholars throughout the land.

Zhu Shou was a true grandmaster, so why would he choose to help the crown prince at this time?

Tian Dezhi was completely baffled.

After all, in the eyes of the people, the Crown Prince's issuance of an edict of self-reproach was already a breach of morality.

He might be overthrown by other princes who rise to power at any time.

Even Tian Dezhi is more virtuous than the Crown Prince, at least his name contains the character "de" (virtue).

In his view, he had a greater chance of inheriting the throne than the current crown prince.

So now they are looking for other options.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Shou turned around and looked at Tian Dezhi with a half-smile.

"Lord Tian, ​​are you asking this on your own behalf, or on behalf of His Highness the Crown Prince?"

Tian Dezhi chuckled lightly, "What difference does it make?"

Zhu Shou shook his head and said casually:

"It's just a matter of greed for some silver and inciting some unruly people to rebel; the Crown Prince's crime is nothing."

"One or two states? His Majesty's heart is set on the entire nation."

Tian Dezhi was about to ask another question.

Zhu Shou suddenly raised his hand, lightly tapped the window with his fingertips, and a smile appeared on his lips.

"Lord Tian, ​​say no more, just watch the show!"

Tian Dezhi had no choice but to continue looking out the window.

At this moment, the prison cart of the Suspended Mirror Bureau was slowly driving into the bustling city.

Inside the prison van, Wei Zheng was pale and unconscious.

Meanwhile, the surrounding people gathered on both sides, eating melons, whispering, and pointing.

At the very front, Xia Jiang rode a tall horse, his expression stern, his eyes scanning the crowd warily.

At this moment, a sudden change occurred.

Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!

In an instant, hundreds of poisoned arrows rained down from all directions.

"There's an ambush."

Xia Chun, the head of the Suspended Mirror Bureau, roared and swung his long sword, sweeping away several poisoned arrows with his sword energy.

He quickly organized his men into a defensive formation.

"Shield formation, protect the prison cart."

However, the poison in Medicine King Valley is no ordinary poison.

The arrows were coated with a deadly poison that could kill instantly, even if it only grazed the skin.

Just as a guard from the Suspended Mirror Bureau raised his shield to block, a poisoned arrow pierced through the gap in the shield and grazed his wrist.

The toxin instantly invaded his bloodstream. Before he could even scream, his face turned purplish-blue and he collapsed to the ground.

"Be careful, the arrow is poisoned."

Xia Chun's eyes were bloodshot as he watched helplessly as several elite guards fell one after another.

This poison can only be produced in Medicine King Valley.

He gritted his teeth and glared around.

"Medicine King Valley, how dare you!"

In the streets, people had already scattered in fear, and vendors' goods were overturned all over the ground.

The once bustling city center instantly descended into chaos.

Amidst the chaos, a figure in white gracefully descended from the second floor of the teahouse, a silver needle gleaming coldly in his hand.

It was Su Tianshu, the master of Medicine King Valley.

Su Tianshu said coldly, "This person is someone that Medicine King Valley is determined to save today."

Before he finished speaking, he waved his sleeve, and dozens of silver needles rained down like pear blossoms, heading straight for Xia Chun's face.

Xia Chun quickly swung his sword and knocked the enemy away.

The two immediately engaged in a fierce battle.

"Rescue."

At that moment, Li Gang gave an order from the crowd.

The experts from Jiangzuo Alliance and Yaowang Valley, who had been lying in ambush among the crowd, suddenly sprang into action and rushed straight at the Xuanjing Division's group.

"court death."

Xia Jiang, holding his longsword, let out a cold snort.

The next second, he appeared in front of the prison cart.

puff!

Before the Jiangzuo Alliance experts at the forefront could even get close, their throats were pierced by a sword.

Xia Jiang's sword was as fast as lightning and as ruthless as a venomous snake; every strike was destined to take a life.

In just a few breaths, more than a dozen experts had fallen under his sword.

"Those who attempt to break into the prison shall die."

Xia Jiang brandished his longsword, his killing intent soaring to the heavens.

"Today I'll see who dares to take a step closer to this prison cart."

Seeing Xia Jiang single-handedly carrying the entire battle with just his sword, Li Gang immediately said to Fei Liu, who was masked beside him, "Good boy, go and kill him."

Fei Liu nodded heavily, and in an instant, he burst forth from the crowd.

He lightly touched the street stalls with his toes, then did a somersault and leaped into the air, throwing a punch straight for Xia Jiang's throat.

Grandmaster?

Xia Jiang sensed the Grandmaster's aura, his pupils contracted sharply, and he dared not be careless in the slightest.

clang!

Fei Liu punched Xia Jiang's sword, causing Xia Jiang's hands to go numb and forcing him to take three steps back to regain his balance.

He stared intently at Fei Liu.

"Who are you?"

"This is fun, let's continue."

Fei Liu uttered only four words before moving again, his fists and feet flying with the wind, each move extremely fierce.

Although he did not carry any weapons, the sound of wind and thunder could be faintly heard as he swung his fists.

Xia Jiang held his longsword, its light flashing like a bolt of lightning, yet the more he fought, the more alarmed he became.

This person appears to be unarmed, but his every move is fierce and domineering, and should not be underestimated.

boom!

Soon, Fei Liu seized the opportunity and swept his leg out with a whip kick. Xia Jiang hurriedly raised his sword to block, but was once again sent flying.

Then he suddenly changed his move, turning his fists into palms, the palm wind like a knife, slashing straight at Xia Jiang's face.

Prevent them from getting close to the prison van again.

Xia Jiang was shocked and quickly dodged to the side.

The two figures clashed, and in the blink of an eye, more than a hundred moves had been exchanged.

Fei Liu, young and strong, fought with increasing vigor, while Xia Jiang gradually showed signs of fatigue, with fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.

Just as Fei Liu and Xia Jiang were locked in fierce combat, Li Gang led the Jiangzuo Alliance members to the prison cart.

"Quickly, break open the cage."

Li Gang shouted sharply, and several experts beside him simultaneously swung their swords at the iron railing.

Sparks flew everywhere, but the iron cage remained unbroken.

"Damn it."