Princess Consort Yalun and her party headed toward the Heavenly Prison. Yang Guo and Hong Qigong, disguised as guards, followed on either side behind her, ready for any suspicious move. Zhou Botong, meanwhile, kept an eye on Hou Xibai and Alan Dar.
Da Wu and Xiao Wu had not originally been allowed to come. Their martial arts were far inferior, after all. But they were desperate to save their master and insisted on coming along. After some consideration, Hong Qigong agreed. Saving Guo Jing was their duty as well, and while their skills were lacking compared to true masters, they were still stronger than many ordinary warriors.
Before long, the group arrived outside the Heavenly Prison. A squad of guards quickly surrounded them and blocked their way. Princess Consort Yalun took a deep breath. "Bring Ulyankhai to see me!"
Someone recognized her and, not daring to delay, immediately went to summon the commander. Not long afterward, Ulyankhai came running out with delight on his face and dropped to one knee in salute. "Greetings, Princess Consort!"
Seeing that he still treated her with respect, Princess Consort Yalun felt warmth rise in her heart. Her husband truly had not misjudged him. "I wish to see the prisoner."
Ulyankhai looked troubled. "But the Great Khan has issued an order forbidding anyone from seeing him."
"It is said that this man killed my father, but I have doubts. I need to question him face-to-face and verify it myself. I hope the general can make an exception," Princess Consort Yalun said.
Ulyankhai frowned. "Please forgive me, Princess Consort. It is not that I am unwilling to help, but this matter is of great importance. The Great Khan has always governed strictly. If I disobey his orders, I fear..."
"I will bear all responsibility," Princess Consort