Chapter 813: Chapter 813

Ice Cold City, Eastern Mansion of the Royal Palace.

Han Dan received a message in her hand, her face extremely grim. She had already sent someone to fetch Princess Consort Zhang Yun, as this situation was beyond what she, a Consort to the Heir, could handle.

In Wang Hao’s study, Han Dan paced back and forth, anxious beyond measure. This news didn’t come from the Han Family but from Commandery Princess Wang Ru.

All of the Demon Clan members under Chong Ming had fallen in Donglin Valley!

Wang Ru dared not investigate the truth; the spirit tablets of Chong Ming and his men all shattered simultaneously, clearly indicating the other party had been prepared well in advance, having set a trap.

With Chong Ming dead, Chong Yu’s fate was likely also grim.

Wang Ru no longer intended to stay in Ice Cold City.

However, right now, Wang Siyun was chatting with her, making it difficult for her to extricate herself.

Han Dan never delved into Wang Hao’s relations with the Demon Clan, nor did she dare to.

But knowing the urgency of Wang Ru’s message, she promptly sent for Zhang Yun.

Within the Jinshi Zhang Family, the faction of Princess Consort Zhang Yun had been severely purged, yet over the years, as the Princess Consort, her influence surely extended beyond just that.

Outside the study, Zhang Yun’s voice was heard. Han Dan hurriedly went out to greet her and said in a low voice.

"Mother Consort, Wang Hao is in mortal danger!"

Zhang Yun shouted in alarm, her face changing color as she grabbed Han Dan’s hand and asked urgently.

"Early this morning, the Heir took all the prominent families, including the Han Family, to the underground ruins on the southern side of Donglin Valley. It is said to be the ruins of an ancient alchemical sect, the Hundred Herbs Medicine Sect. Because the entrance to the ruins has a seal of ancient formations, and the fragrance of medicine permeates for ten miles, the Heir went to break the formation, intending to..."

Zhang Yun snapped, her voice cold and filled with killing intent, cutting Han Dan off.

"How could there be undiscovered ruins in Donglin Valley? That place is home to four celestial Immortal Great Demons at their peak; what ruins could escape their eyes?"

"This is clearly someone laying a deliberate trap to lure Hao’er!"

Zhang Yun’s words instantly enlightened Han Dan, her face changing dramatically as she realized that if the ruins truly existed, they wouldn’t have been discovered at this exact time.

Moreover, the four celestial Immortal Great Demons in the depths of Donglin Valley had no reason to remain so quiet.

Although the information indicated celestial Demon Beasts near the ruins, it now seemed a deliberate ruse, meant to be noticed.

Because if Luo Hu and the others wanted to hide their presence, especially within Donglin Valley, no one could detect them.

At least, the cultivation level of those investigating would certainly not notice.

"The Heir’s spirit tablet is still intact. Now, the Commandery Princess has transmitted to me, saying all her subordinates perished an hour ago. One must know, Chong Ming’s cultivation is at the celestial Immortal Realm, combining forbidden techniques, almost invincible below the Saint rank. Even if not victorious, he should not be killed on the spot, without even the chance to escape!"

Han Dan’s words further confirmed Zhang Yun’s suspicions; the other party had certainly prepared in advance, sealing off the space. With Chong Ming dead, Wang Hao was surely very close to death!

"Let’s go! To Donglin Valley! Call..."

"Is mother consort going to call these two?"

At the doorway to the study, Wang Yun suddenly appeared, holding two blood-stained heads in his hands, which he casually tossed in front of Zhang Yun.

Gazing at the faces of the two, Zhang Yun was heartbroken. These were her personal guards, benefiting from the resources of the Zhang Family and the Royal Palace, and had long since reached the celestial Immortal Realm.

They had stayed concealed by her side, almost unknown to anyone. But now, it seemed even this couldn’t escape certain eyes.

"Yun’er, that was your elder brother!"

Zhang Yun cried out hoarsely, tears streaming down at once. Wang Yun’s appearance meant Wang Hao was destined to die.

With Wang Yun, at the peak of the celestial Immortal Realm, blocking the door, who could take a step inside?

"Mother Consort, I am here to tell you not to do anything foolish. You raised me, and I don’t want to see you walk the wrong path!"

Zhang Yun wiped away her tears, stared directly into Wang Yun’s eyes, revealing a hint of ruthlessness!

"The general situation is set. Your going now won’t change anything; it won’t alter the outcome. Elder brother colluded with the Demon Clan, just based on that, he committed a capital offense!"

"The Prince’s position was always elder brother’s. I have no desire to vie for it. You should know that. But you didn’t trust me, constantly recruiting forces for elder brother over the years. The Tyrant Blade Han Family, the Thousand Hands Wei Family, nearly all the prominent families in Ice Cold City served under your command, except the former Yang Family."

"Father always turned a blind eye, pretending not to see, but the Demon Clan is from outside, their methods ruthless, absorbing spiritual power through blood. This had touched father’s bottom line!"

"Anything else might be forgivable, but allying with the Demon Clan is a death sentence!"

"Mother Consort, you are usually so shrewd, how could you be so foolish now?"

Looking at Zhang Yun’s expression, Wang Yun felt a pang of sorrow. After all, his mother died in childbirth, and it was always Princess Consort Zhang Yun who cared for and raised him, naturally fostering a bond.

"If father truly wished Hao’er to inherit the Prince’s position, why would he place the command of the Ice-breaking Wolf Riders in your hands?"

"Hao’er ostensibly managed the affairs of Ice Cold City, but he wielded no command over the army! You hold the command of one hundred thousand Ice-breaking Wolf Riders; how could he rest easy?"

"Mother Consort, how could you be so muddled! This Ice Cold City, and even the Northern Territories, is under one person’s control. What can escape father’s eyes? The command I hold is entirely at the whim of father, as is elder brother’s authority. How could you not understand this?"