Chapter 722.2: Unable to control

The man in red sighed loudly before showing a mild smile. Everything has its cause and effect; when its time for you to know, you will naturally know about it.

Why did Prime Minister Wen die? Hua Zirong asked with contempt.

Frost formed in the red

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mans eyes. Even death is insufficient to pay for his sins; dont ask.

You didnt come here today to play riddles with me, right? Hua Zirong sneered.

The man in red held a placid expression. Not only did the late Monarch leave you Yingzi (shadow), he also left behind the Lianjin Guards.

That is to say, you are here to tell me where Xilius most mysterious Lianjin Guards are? Hua Zirong asked coldly.

The man in red nodded. Mmm, something like that. Its also about time you need to use them.

He softly blew on a secret whistle in his hand, causing a ma.s.sive group of people to surge in. All of them were dressed in black, and they wore goldenLianpu masks [1].

Ying (eagle) pays respects to Your Majesty.

The Lianjin Guards moved aside, giving way to a short man who wore a silver mask while carrying an eagle on his shoulder.

This subordinate, Ying, the commander of the Lianjin Guards, pays respects to Your Majesty.

Hua Zirongs eyes glimmered coldly. He had never expected that Xilius most mysterious Lianjin Guards were hiding right in Liu Hall. Not only that, but he had never noticed their presence.

All of you have been hiding here all this time? Hua Zirong asked cooly.

A trace of a smile rose in Yings eyes as he made a hand gesture. The other Lianjin guards immediately dispersed, concealing themselves in Liu Hall once again.

The Lianjin Guards are summoned by the secret whistle. Without it, none of them will move. Ying explained indifferently.

Hua Zirong understood what he was getting at.

Without the secret whistle, they are like lifeless wooden puppets; they cant show themselves even if they are hiding here.

You want me to meet them now? Is that to say that the crisis in Xiliu has already reached the most critical juncture? Hua Zirong sneered.

The man in the red

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smiled. Hua Ziqings forces are hidden deeply, while you only have the Yingzi. This match isnt fair to you.

As an observer of the Imperial Family, I cant interfere unless it is strictly necessary; this is just how the rules are.

A tiny smile hung on the corners of Hua Zirongs mouth. It looks like you, as an observer, know much more than me.

Zirong, you dont have to be like this. Get to know them better. Ill leave first.

The man in red then left Liu Hall, but not without placing the secret whistle on the table.

Watching him leave, the cold smile spread further across his visage.

You probably have also long determined who would win in the end, right?

This Monarch likes loyalty, and doesnt like betrayal. Hua Zirong warned Ying.

Ying nodded. The one who possesses the secret whistle can only be Xilius Monarch, or an observer of Xilius Imperial Family. If the two are on opposite sides, the Lianjin Guards will listen to the former.

He made his stance clear that although the Lianjin Guards listened to the owner of the secret whistle, there could only be one owner. If there was a conflict of interest between the parties, the Lianjin Guards would show their utmost loyalty to the Monarch.

Hua Zirongs mouth formed a smile. Then let this Monarch see if your abilities truly live up to the rumours.

This subordinate understands.

Alright, this Monarch wants to know what exactly has happened in Liujing over the past few days, as well as who the mastermind behind these events is. Hua Zirong showed no qualms in directly hurling out a tough question.

1. Painted masks that are often used for performances. Thelink features a few examples.