In the Military Camp!
People from the other camps looked puzzled, not understanding why Class A Camp and Class B Camp were acting as if they were about to go to war so early in the morning.
Xia Chen called Xia Hui aside and whispered some things in his ear. The more Xia Hui listened, the more serious his expression became. Finally, he only heard Xia Chen say:
"We'll split into two groups. We must be fast. If anyone dares to resist during the process, shoot them directly. But the core individuals must be captured and brought back."
"Yes, Company Commander!"
In the Military Camp, Xia Hui addressed Xia Chen by his title, not as Young Master.
Xia Chen walked to the front of all the soldiers and said:
"Class A Camp will go with Company Commander Xia, and Class B Camp will go with me!"
Other than that, Xia Chen said nothing. The two hundred Imperial Guards looked at each other, completely confused, but no one asked what they were going to do.
Unless they were ordered to attack the Imperial Palace, they only needed to obey orders.
Xia Chen, with 100 fully armed Imperial Guards, quickly rushed out of the Yulin Guard Barracks and headed straight for East Street.
"Young Master, what exactly are we going to do!"
Only then did Xia Qian quietly run to Xia Chen's side and ask in a low voice.
"Don't ask too many questions. You'll know in a moment!"
Xia Qian shrank his head. He knew that with his Young Master's expression, something big was definitely about to happen.
A quarter of an hour later!
Everyone arrived at Dongzheng Street!
This street was a gathering place for tea houses and opera houses in the capital, which could be said to be the Central entertainment hub of Great Wu.
Various operas and storytelling popular each year first fermented here, then spread throughout Great Wu and even the entire world.
White Moon Tower!
Xia Chen stopped in front of this famous opera house in the capital.
"Surround this opera house. Don't let a single fly out. If anyone ignores the warning and tries to break through, shoot them directly!"
Xia Chen's serious and cold demeanor sent chills down the backs of the Imperial Guards.
There were many high-ranking officials and nobles in the capital, especially at the White Moon Tower, which had a great reputation. It was rumored that even some members of the royal family came here to listen to music. If they really shot and killed someone with a powerful background, it would be troublesome.
But thinking of their leader's background, everyone no longer hesitated and quickly surrounded the entire White Moon Tower.
Inside the White Moon Tower!
On a huge, luxurious stage, various actors were performing.
Recently, an opera called "the mandarin duck play" emerged, which was very popular among the high-ranking officials and nobles in the capital.
This opera originated from their White Moon Tower, and now this opera had to be performed at least three times a day to satisfy the continuous stream of high-ranking officials and nobles.
"the mandarin duck play" tells a love story, but the male protagonist is the legitimate son of a Marquis, and the female protagonist is the princess of the Eastern Desolate Fox Clan. Originally, this was not favored by the world, but in the end, the male and female protagonists broke through many obstacles and secretly pledged their lives to each other.
Originally, this should have been a happy love story, but the reason this opera stood out was the composer's novel idea. Just when people thought the Fox Clan princess could live happily with the Marquis's son, the Fox Clan princess died, which petrified all the audience. The female protagonist died; it was the first time they had seen such a play!
And then, the male protagonist turned dark. To avenge the female protagonist, he embarked on a path of revenge…
This kind of setting was new to everyone, instantly attracting attention and making tickets for the White Moon Tower's "the mandarin duck play" hard to come by.
"Oh no! The officers and soldiers have surrounded the White Moon Tower!"
Just as the plot entered its climax, the servants from various mansions rushed into the venue in a panic. Some entered the private boxes in the attic, looking somewhat flustered.
The White Moon Tower's main gate was pushed open forcefully, and Imperial Guards with swords filed in.
Suddenly, there was chaos in the White Moon Tower, as no one understood what had happened.
"Imperial Guards are on official business. Don't move, stay where you are! Otherwise, you will be executed on the spot!"
Just as the White Moon Tower was about to fall into chaos, a loud shout came, making everyone's minds somewhat dazed.
Xia Chen stood in front, and behind him, more than ten Imperial Guards drew their swords as he shouted. To his side, repeating crossbows and firearms were aimed at the people in the hall. If there was any unusual movement, they would fire instantly.
Once these armor-piercing repeating crossbows and firearms were unleashed simultaneously, even some masters would find it difficult to evade and would be riddled with holes.
The high-ranking officials and nobles, who were initially annoyed at being disturbed, instantly tensed up. The words they had intended to use to question what these officers and soldiers wanted to do were quietly swallowed back!
They began to sit down obediently.
Xia Chen's gaze swept through the crowd and quickly locked onto a handsome young male actor on the stage, standing in the center, playing the male protagonist of "the mandarin duck play."
At this moment, the handsome young male actor's gaze was also sizing up Xia Chen, and their eyes met.
"How handsome!"
"Nothing special!"
The former thought was the handsome young male actor's subconscious reaction upon seeing Xia Chen, and the latter was naturally Xia Chen's. Qing Ya's information indicated that this Xi Ling was a handsome man who had become famous throughout the capital thanks to the recently released "the mandarin duck play."
He was highly sought after by some noblewomen in the capital, but now that Xia Chen saw his appearance, he felt it was nothing special.
"Take him down!"
Xia Chen said nothing more, pointed a finger at Xi Ling, and spoke coldly.
Instantly, five Imperial Guards behind Xia Chen drew their long swords and, like tigers entering a flock of sheep, moved with extreme swiftness and precision, heading straight for Xi Ling.
Xi Ling's expression was serious. As soon as these officers and soldiers entered the venue, he sensed that something was wrong, and now, their direct attack on him clearly meant they had identified him.
This was not an accident; they were coming for him.
Behind Xi Ling, a Wu Dan character, seeing the charging Imperial Guards, did not hesitate. She blocked in front of Xi Ling, and from her palm, hidden weapons were unleashed.
The five Imperial Guards quickly used their long swords to parry, and behind Xi Ling, three more people made a move.
Immediately, the entire stage erupted into a chaotic fight.
The audience below was stunned at this moment. Some hidden weapon blades directly hit near them, causing them to break out in a cold sweat.
They never expected that these actors were all highly skilled in martial arts and dared to attack the Imperial Guards, and the Imperial Guards' target was clearly them. Thinking that they had just been watching a group of fierce criminals perform, their hearts trembled.
"Charge!"
Xia Chen's expression was calm; he showed no panic in the face of this scene.
Immediately, ten more masters behind him attacked.
And at the main entrance, more and more Imperial Guards poured in.
Xi Ling stood in the Central of the stage, his heart sinking further. His identity had been exposed, and he was very likely to fall here today.
Even if he escaped from this White Moon Tower, he would definitely alert the patrolling Imperial Guards and the Lantern Bearers hidden in the shadows. He had no retreat.
Even so, Xi Ling did not intend to surrender.
In his sleeves were various paper figures, some holding large swords, others holding long swords. These paper figures quickly grew larger in the air, as if they had come to life.
Soon, these paper figures displayed impressive offensive power and began to clash with the Imperial Guards.
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