For Tang San, if the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau fell into Xue Qinghe's hands, all their previous efforts would have been in vain.
Although Xue Beng was incapable of contending against Xue Qinghe, delaying things for as long as possible was still better than nothing. Perhaps there might yet be a turn for the better.
No matter what, he could not allow Xue Qinghe to easily take control of the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau.
But Tang San had still thought too simply. He did not know that Xue Qinghe's true identity was Qian Renxue of Spirit Hall, nor had he realized the extent of her ambition and strength.
The moment Prince Xue Xing was eliminated, Qian Renxue sent people to seal off the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau. No one was permitted to enter or leave.
Previously, Prince Xue Xing had ordered the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau to manufacture Godly Zhuge Crossbows in the Empire's name.
Out of caution, Tang San had spoken with several of the lead craftsmen, but he had never entered the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau. It was, after all, an important military site.
With Xue Ye gravely ill and unable to oversee affairs, and Prince Xue Xing absent, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe was undoubtedly the most authoritative person in the Empire.
Having taken the initiative to seal off the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau, no one besides Xue Ye dared interfere.
After Fourth Prince Xue Beng left the palace, he made two preparations.
He sent one group to continue searching for Prince Xue Xing.
Meanwhile, he personally led another group to the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau.
Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo accompanied him.
Xue Beng hurried to the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau with his men, only to discover that it had already been sealed off.
Several hundred guards had gathered at the main entrance.
They all