Tearing the Prince's Clothes after Withdrawing Marriage
Chapter 500 - 499: Disobeying Orders Means Death, You Are No Exception

Chapter 500: Chapter 499: Disobeying Orders Means Death, You Are No Exception

Anshang Palace dismounted with a leap from her horse, strode to the front of the squad, and declared solemnly, "Her Majesty has decreed that as long as you turn back, she will act as if none of this ever happened."

"In the future, after Her Majesty’s time has passed, you could rightfully become the empress of Longteng Country. After all, you are her only daughter!"

She was the sole heir to the throne, and with her willingness, wealth and honor were within easy reach.

Was the entire realm of Longteng not worth more than a few acquaintances she had barely known for long?

Anshang Palace continued to persuade, "Grand Princess, you must think this through. You help them now, but they may not remember your kindness in the future."

"Anshang Palace, Chu Qianli is treating Wuya’s injuries, and I cannot allow you to enter," replied Long Xinghe.

Long Xinghe knew she likely couldn’t stop Anshang Palace, but hoped to delay her if only for a bit longer.

"Anshang Palace, give me just one more day. Once Chu Qianli has healed Wuya, we can discuss the grievances between His Majesty and Chu Qianli at length, all right?"

"Grand Princess, Her Majesty isn’t as foolish as you think! Did you give your Token to Long Ziyue? Are you planning to stand against Her Majesty alongside these people?"

Anshang Palace’s countenance darkened. Although she couldn’t physically stop Long Ziyue and the others, she was well aware that Long Ziyue had used Long Xinghe’s Token to leave the city.

The Grand Princess had already betrayed Her Majesty!

But Her Majesty had only this one daughter, so she still hoped for reconciliation.

"Grand Princess, this is the last chance Her Majesty is giving you, do you understand?"

These words weighed heavily on Long Xinghe’s heart.

Her Majesty’s spies were scattered throughout Dragon City, and she was well-informed indeed.

Anshang Palace added, "Grand Princess, these are the messages Her Majesty tasked me to deliver. But if you continue to be so obstinate, don’t blame Her Majesty for turning her back on you and no longer recognizing you as her daughter!"

"Anshang Palace, give me just one more day," Long Xinghe pleaded.

"So the Grand Princess still wants to help Chu Qianli and the others by buying time?"

This time, Anshang Palace’s face turned utterly grim.

"The Grand Princess’s Token is still in the hands of Long Ziyue. With one day’s time, how many troops could she rally under your banner?"

Long Xinghe was at a loss for words.

She was stalling for time solely to let Chu Qianli operate on Feng Wuya.

But indeed, her Token was in Long Ziyue’s hands.

Now even Her Majesty was aware; in the midst of war, time equates to opportunity.

If roles were reversed, she would never give her opponents an extra day to prepare.

"But I really need Chu Qianli now! Anshang Palace..."

Unanticipatedly, after Anshang Palace took a couple of steps away, she suddenly vaulted back onto her horse.

Her expression bore no trace of respect.

"So the Grand Princess has decided, to stand against Her Majesty with Chu Qianli and the others, is that it?"

Long Xinghe realized that this time, she genuinely couldn’t deceive Anshang Palace.

Having served loyally beside Long Tianliu for so many years, Anshang Palace was devoted to only him.

Thus, even with all the enticement in the world, Anshang Palace wouldn’t heed her.

Long Xinghe stepped forward, her hand hidden in her sleeve, her fingers tightly clenched.

"Anshang Palace..."

"Grand Princess, His Majesty now gives you only two choices."

Anshang Palace sat high upon her horse, looking down at her disdainfully.

"One, immediately hand over Chu Qianli and lead your forces to intercept Long Ziyue, bringing back his head."

"Two, be prepared for the Princess Residence to be utterly eradicated! Even if Her Majesty still favors you, she cannot possibly spare you if you conspire with others against her!"

"Anshang Palace! Do you really have to press me so?" Long Xinghe waved her hand, and behind her, the Guard Squad advanced in unison.

"Anshang Palace, after all, I am bound by blood to Her Majesty. How could I truly stand against her? I simply have my own plans, for the time being..."

"I’ll count to three. If the Princess doesn’t order Chu Qianli to be handed over, don’t blame me for being rude!" Anshang Palace raised her hand, "One!"

She’s not joking; she’s truly out to obliterate the Princess Residence!

The Empress must have issued a kill-on-sight order; today, they must bring Chu Qianli back with them.

But Chu Qianli is currently performing surgery on Wuya, and the surgery must not be interrupted in the slightest.

It cannot be stopped halfway, either.

Once stopped, Wuya’s life will also be declared over!

Long Xinghe’s fingers tightened, and a slowly surfacing murderous intent became apparent in his eyes.

"Anshang Palace, don’t push me!"

"Two!"

"Anshang Palace, it’s you who forced my hand."

Just as Anshang Palace was about to say "one," suddenly, a bang resounded.

The air fell silent instantly.

Nobody knew what had happened, and no one saw clearly how the Grand Princess had made her move.

Even the experts beside Anshang Palace were staring, dumbfounded.

All they saw was a black object in the Grand Princess’s hand, neither a knife nor a sword, and it didn’t resemble a hidden weapon either.

But in a split second, Anshang Palace’s forehead "blossomed."

The Anshang Palace on horseback stiffened, then fell straight back.

With a thud, she hit the ground, and blood spurted wildly.

She had perished on the spot!

Everyone was completely dumbstruck! No one dared to make a move!

Although Anshang Palace wasn’t the number one expert by the Empress’s side, she was certainly a formidable figure.

With martial arts skills unfathomably deep, having been by the Empress’s side for so many years, Anshang Palace’s skills were no small matter.

But she was far inferior to the Grand Princess, who, in a single move, had struck her down!

How could she be so fearsome!

"Who else wishes to test the might of this hidden weapon in my hand?"

Long Xinghe’s gun pointed at the Imperial Guards, sweeping over them slowly.

Her face was a mask of coldness, her eyes brimming with murderous intent.

"Today, no one is allowed to barge into the Princess Residence, anyone who comes, I shall kill them! Does anyone wish to try?"

She took a step forward.

The group of Imperial Guards immediately stepped back!

Jiang Tao knew the Grand Princess had a powerful weapon; he’d known for a long time but had only seen the Grand Princess use it once before, killing a merely average-skilled assassin.

To think that even someone of Anshang Palace’s calibre couldn’t withstand the power of this hidden weapon.

Instantly, Jiang Tao’s heart surged with excitement.

He promptly led the Princess Residence’s Guards forward, closely following behind Long Xinghe.

"Whoever dares to break into the Princess Residence will be killed without mercy!"

Finally, someone among the Imperial Guards could no longer hold back and said in a deep voice, "If we can’t bring Chu Qianli back, heading back to the palace is also a road to death!"

This statement was a reminder to everyone.

If they failed their mission, returning to face the Empress would not be something they could escape from.

Forward lay death, but at least there was a chance to fight through and take a gamble.

Even if the Grand Princess had a formidable weapon, she was just one person with one weapon; she couldn’t possibly kill them all.

Today, no matter what, they had to bring Chu Qianli back with them.

Otherwise, returning would result in a death sentence!

"Brothers, we have no other option. Don’t be afraid, let’s break in together and capture Chu Qianli!"