The Immortal: I Should Stay Out of His Way?
These past few days,
The Pacification Investigation Office is conducting a large-scale manhunt for criminals who have slandered and defamed the Immortals.
Both the Imperial Prison of the Pacification Investigation Office and the prison of the Ministry of Justice were full.
The execution ground outside the Imperial City
The killing was so brutal that heads rolled and blood flowed like rivers.
The Five-City Military Command guarded all the city gates of the Capital. Whether the person was an official, a nobleman, or a commoner, they had to be searched and examined before they could enter or leave the city.
The entire Capital was suddenly filled with unease and fear.
The Eldest Princess was determined to silence all rumors and demonstrated a powerful, ruthless approach.
Now the emperor's edict is just a piece of paper.
They couldn't even leave the Imperial City.
The entire Capital trembled with fear under the Eldest Princess's absolute power, and everyone lived in constant anxiety.
The Eldest Princess's true intentions are obvious to everyone.
But no one dared to disobey, no one dared to criticize.
After all, the Eldest Princess isn't even afraid of the eternal infamy of usurping the reins of power and holding the emperor hostage. Why would she be afraid of killing a few more fools who are ignorant of the times and stubbornly refuse to listen to reason?
Everyone is watching and waiting.
I want to see when the Eldest Princess plans to force the emperor to abdicate, forge an imperial edict, seize the throne, and become the first Empress in history.
But no matter how turbulent and unstable the Capital,
The Temporary Palace Villas on Jade Spring Mountain remained peaceful and prosperous, a scene of tranquility and prosperity.
Even though it was right at the very center of the vortex,
Yet it seemed as if it were uninvolved, untouched by any water.
Cool Breeze Hall,
Gao Yunyi still had that lazy and carefree demeanor.
Because of him,
The emperor and the Eldest Princess were at odds and eventually became enemies.
Because of him,
The prisons were overcrowded, and the execution grounds were littered with corpses.
Because of him,
The entire Capital, and indeed the entire Liang Kingdom, is about to witness a massive coup.
But as a party involved,
He remained indifferent, observing coldly from the sidelines.
They still indulged in pleasure and lived a life of extravagance and debauchery.
Perhaps the rumors in the Capital are true.
He was not like a compassionate and benevolent Immortal, but more like a demon who brought chaos to the world.
Cao Zhengchun, who had been standing in the shadows serving him the whole time, now had a very complicated expression on his face.
He no longer possessed the calm and composed demeanor he once had.
It was very dark outside.
It was as black as a vat of thick ink, like the gaping maw of an abyss.
The air inside the hall was very quiet.
The deathly silence was suffocating.
Only the soft crackling of the candlelight was particularly clear in the vast hall.
Cao Zhengchun's face was as bright as the lights in the palace.
The light and shadow flickered, sometimes bright, sometimes dim.
Hesitation, struggle, confusion, torment.
It seemed as if he had a thousand words to say, but they were stuck in his throat, and he couldn't utter a single word.
As for Immortals,
He's still as carefree and optimistic as ever.
He seems to care about nothing, and it's as if nothing is worth his attention.
He was lying on his side on the chaise longue, pretending to be asleep.
They had no idea how terrifying and horrific the murderous intent they would face tonight.
Finally,
Cao Zhengchun couldn't hold back any longer.
It's like making a certain decision.
He emerged from the shadows and knelt heavily before the Immortal.
"You wretch Cao Zhengchun is guilty."
Gao Yunyi was lying on his side on the couch, slowly opened his eyes, looked at Xiao Cao who was kneeling in front of him, and asked with a light laugh.
"Oh, it's Xiao Cao. What's up? Just say you want to take leave, I've approved it."
After hearing the Immortal's words,
Cao Zhengchun not only didn't raise his head, but instead lowered it even further.
"In truth, I am here to serve you, but in reality, I am here to monitor you. I will record your every move and word in detail and then secretly present His Majesty."
"Oh, I thought it was something serious. Alright, I forgive you. Get up."
Gao Yunyi said casually.
Cao Zhengchun, who was bracing himself for the wrath of the Immortal, paused for a moment, then looked up at the Immortal.
They found that the Immortal still had that lazy, indifferent attitude.
"This servant is guilty. I am nominally the chief steward of the imperial palace, but my true identity is the supervisor of the Eastern Depot. All the guards and eunuchs in this Temporary Palace Villa are also people from the Eastern Depot."
Cao Zhengchun slammed his head heavily onto the ground again.
"The Eastern Depot? Doesn't your department have someone named Cao Shaoqin?"
Gao Yunyi asked curiously.
How did the Immortal know the name of my adopted son?
Cao Zhengchun looked up in disbelief, his face filled with shock.
"Haha... There really is such a person? I thought he was just a fictional character from a movie or TV show."
Gao Yunyi clapped his hands and laughed loudly.
Cao Zhengchun:?
Although I don't know what the Immortal is laughing at, or what's so funny about his adopted son's name, none of that matters now.
"Actually, the carriages that transported daily necessities up the mountain also carried other things underneath. All of those things were secretly transported into the underground vault of this Temporary Palace Villa. The vault was full of people from the Bureau of Astronomy, who were working on something day and night without rest."
Cao Zhengchun's face was full of solemnity, and he could not hide his anxiety.
"Although this servant does not know what they are and has no right to inquire, those things are certainly not simple. His Majesty may be plotting against you, Immortal."
Gao Yunyi listened Jingjing, his face expressionless.
He knew from the beginning that this grand hall held hidden secrets.
After all, there's only Xiao Cao here right now, but the minimap in the upper right corner is crowded with tiny dots.
He didn't care how the old emperor planned to deal with him.
He only cared whether the old emperor could harm him.
To this end,
He always rested in this Heart-Soothing Hall every night.
The opportunity has already been given to him.
It all depends on whether he can handle it.
However, Xiao Cao's sudden betrayal and confession were somewhat unexpected.
After all, someone sent by the old emperor to monitor him must be a trusted confidant who is absolutely loyal to the old emperor.
"Aren't you afraid of your father's wrath by telling me all this?"
Gao Yunyi asked curiously.
"Disobeying the Emperor's orders and revealing His Majesty's will, this servant will surely die, but this servant has no regrets. The Immortal not only does not despise this servant for being filthy, but also bestows upon this servant a new name, showing kindness as if giving him a second life. This servant is moved to tears of gratitude."
"This servant only wishes for the Immortal's well-being; even if it means sacrificing my own body, this servant will have no regrets."
After saying that,
Cao Zhengchun bowed deeply to Gao Yunyi again.
However, when he raised his head...
His face was already ashen, and blood was flowing from all seven orifices.
"The Emperor's decree cannot be disobeyed, and his will cannot be defied. The only way to atone for my sins is with my death. This servant has already taken the deadly poison. Immortal, please leave quickly! His Majesty will take action against you tonight. If you don't leave now, it will be too late."
Looking at Xiao Cao, who was barely breathing but whose face was full of anxiety and worry,
Gao Yunyi simply yawned lightly and then said something indifferently.
Should I avoid his sharp edge?
"It's easy for you to want to die, but if I don't want you to die, not even Jesus can take you away. I'm telling you."
"Eat it."
As he spoke,
A red pill flew to Cao Zhengchun's feet in the blink of an eye.