"Cough, cough... How did you know!" Huangfu Chen's eyes widened, disbelief etched on his face.
He had been so cautious, how could Chu Chen have known?
"I am here under the Emperor's command to secretly protect the Princess. How could I let a despicable scoundrel like you harm her even a little!"
Chu Chen's anger surged. He stomped down hard, breaking Huangfu Chen's ribs. The pain twisted his features, and he howled incessantly.
"You dog servant, this prince will not spare you!" Huangfu Chen struggled and roared. He cast a cold glance at Chu Chen before turning to leave.
Chu Chen did not rush back to the Chu Manor. Instead, he continued to search for clues. He would not sit idly by; he had to find evidence and expose Huangfu Chen's wicked deeds!
Meanwhile, in a luxurious and opulent mansion in the southeastern suburbs of the imperial city, two figures sat at a table, sipping tea and chatting.
"Big brother, you are truly a prophet!" Huangfu Chen said with a fawning smile.
"Heh heh, third brother, rest assured. That good-for-nothing named Chu Chen will surely walk right into our trap."
Huangfu Chen chuckled, "This time, if we join forces, we will surely tear him to shreds!"
"Big brother, do you think Chu Chen will really come? If he doesn't, it will be troublesome," Huangfu Chen said with some worry.
Huangfu Chen had already bribed an old cook in the imperial kitchen to deliver poison to the Chu Manor. Once Chu Chen ingested the poison, he would have no choice but to comply.
He believed his plan was flawless, but Chu Chen's appearance had completely ruined it.
"He would not dare to act rashly, or it would be considered rebellion and treason, leading to the extermination of his entire clan!" Huangfu Chen narrowed his eyes, a cold, sharp curve appearing at the corner of his lips. "I will wait for him right here!"
"Big brother is absolutely right!" Huangfu Chen nodded in agreement. He then stood up, brushed off his pants, and walked towards the door.
"By the way, what about that woman? How will you deal with her?" Huangfu Chen suddenly stopped and asked, turning back.
Huangfu Chen's tone was indifferent. "But don't worry, I will definitely torture her to death!" With that, Huangfu Chen left directly.
Watching his retreating back, a cold killing intent flickered in Chu Chen's eyes.
Huangfu Chen's words had struck the most tender part of Chu Chen's heart: his sister, Chu Ling'er. Huangfu Chen actually intended to destroy his sister!
"Chu Chen, what are you doing? Why are you still standing there! Hurry up and get over here to die!" Huangfu Chen's roar sounded outside, filled with extreme anger.
"You wait for me!" Chu Chen cast a cold glance at the roof, then leaped out of the window, disappearing into the night.
In a bamboo forest within the imperial palace, Chu Chen guessed that Huangfu Chen had set a trap in the palace precisely to lure him here.
After all, the imperial palace was heavily guarded by forbidden troops. If he were discovered, he wouldn't even be able to escape!
This place was very close to the imperial palace, surrounded by towering and majestic palaces. There were many guards and maids in the palace, making it difficult to avoid their notice.
Chu Chen moved with agile grace, as nimble as a monkey, leaping through the dark woods.
Not only was his speed astonishing, but his senses were also incredibly sharp. The slightest rustle of wind or grass within a hundred meters could not escape his perception.
After about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, a magnificent and grand palace appeared in Chu Chen's sight. It was a royal building, resplendent and imposing.
Huangfu Chen was standing outside this palace, his gaze fixed ahead with a somber expression, awaiting Chu Chen's arrival.
"Huangfu Chen dares to scheme against me, I will never let you off!" Chu Chen's rage was sky-high, and his killing intent grew even stronger!
"Boom!" Suddenly, a deafening roar echoed, shaking the entire imperial palace!
"What's going on!?" Huangfu Chen's expression changed.
At the same time, in various corners of the imperial palace, patrolling teams quickly converged.
Each squad of soldiers was well-equipped and exuded a fierce aura, clearly elite cavalry hardened by battle.
"Enemy attack! Quickly, someone, capture the intruder!" the leading captain shouted.
"Swish!" Just then, a sharp dagger suddenly shot out from the void, accurately piercing the captain's throat!
"Pfft!" The dagger sank into flesh, splashing scarlet blood.
The leading soldier's eyes widened as he fell to the ground. The other soldiers immediately became alert, looking up into the sky, but saw nothing!
"Bold outlaw, how dare you trespass into the imperial palace, take your life!" A soldier drew the saber at his waist and slashed upwards, a dazzling blade light tearing through the dark night.
However, just as the soldier swung his weapon and unleashed a strike, a tiny silver needle appeared at his neck.
The soldier's body stiffened, and then he crashed to the ground.
"Quick, retreat!" Other soldiers immediately sounded the alarm!
The soldiers' resistance was destined to be futile. As soon as they rushed to the gate, they all collapsed to the ground, bleeding from their seven orifices and dying.
These were the hidden mechanisms and hidden weapons Chu Chen had set up around the area!
"Damn it!" Huangfu Chen's face was as dark as water. He never expected Chu Chen to approach the royal hunting grounds so silently!
"You scoundrel, how dare you ambush me!" Huangfu Chen growled through gritted teeth.
He had initially thought that these few guards would be enough to kill Chu Chen, but who would have thought that Chu Chen had been hiding his strength!
As soon as Huangfu Chen finished speaking, thousands of soldiers had already stormed into the imperial palace, and a vast slaughter instantly erupted!
Chu Chen's cold face remained utterly impassive. He leaped onto the roof beams, hiding in the dark corner, observing the situation.
Tonight, he would kill Huangfu Chen!
"Bang!" Immediately after, Huangfu Chen's chest was struck with a heavy blow, sending him flying backward and crashing through a wall.
Chu Chen slowly approached, his face cold as he looked at the disheveled Huangfu Chen.
"Cough, cough... Chu Chen, don't think that this means I've lost. Don't forget, you still have a useless sister!"
Huangfu Chen spat out a mouthful of dark blood, looking at Chu Chen with hatred.
"Oh? Is that so?" Chu Chen raised an eyebrow, a devilishly charming curve appearing at the corner of his lips. "Since you've reminded me, I'll go save her now."
As his voice fell, Chu Chen's figure turned into an afterimage, disappearing in an instant.
"Damn it! He actually went!" Huangfu Chen was terrified out of his wits and shouted in panic, "Chu Chen, if you dare to harm Ling'er, I will absolutely not let you off!"
Huangfu Chen fled like a madman, but he was quickly caught up to!
"Bang!" Chu Chen kicked out, breaking Huangfu Chen's leg bone. The intense pain caused Huangfu Chen to cry out miserably and pass out on the spot.
Chu Chen's expression was blank. He dragged the unconscious Huangfu Chen and quickly disappeared into the night.