In the distance, Mu Yun led several Earth Rank Blackbird Guards swiftly toward Lu Xuan.
However, the moment Mu Yun saw Man Qingqiu, his eyes darkened, and a trace of surprise showed on his face.
Man Qingqiu's arrival had truly caught Mu Yun off guard.
He knew her identity and background like the back of his hand.
She was one of Empress's trusted ministers, the Plum Blossom Guard Director responsible for the imperial palace, inside and out.
She wielded immense authority and held a pivotal position at court. No one dared underestimate her.
Moreover, according to Mu Yun's understanding, Man Qingqiu's martial attainments were unfathomably profound. She was very likely a powerhouse at the perfected Divine Mansion Realm.
With such heaven-reaching martial cultivation, she stood among the foremost peak experts in the entire Great Xia Dynasty.
And Man Qingqiu's appearance required no thought at all. She had undoubtedly come bearing that person's decree.
She was most likely here for Star Moon Princess.
Now, he could only hope that Star Moon Princess was still alive. Otherwise, Mu Yun truly had no idea how that Empress would react.
Of course, Mu Yun knew full well that certain matters were not for him to ask about.
Especially when imperial secrets were involved, even as the Blackbird Guard Vice Director, he should not learn too much.
He swiftly turned around and gave the Blackbird Guards behind him a quiet order.
"Alright. You lot, immediately seal off the surroundings. Do not allow anyone to approach Division Head Lu."
After giving the Blackbird Guards his orders, Mu Yun turned and left at once, as though he had never seen Lu Xuan.
His actions appeared simple, but in truth, they were a wise choice for self-preservation.
Though those Earth Rank Blackbird Guards were intensely curious, they strictly