Peach Blossom Divine Medical God Chapter 2338 - 2294: Entering the Capital

"This is the capital of the Dajing Dynasty, truly prosperous and imposing." Chen Yang gazed at the gigantic city, unable to help but sigh with admiration.

It was undoubtedly the largest city he had seen since entering the Mystic Realm, and also the most densely populated area.

"Of course, the most important place of a nation, how could it not be heavily guarded?" Tu Qi chuckled.

His face showed no sign of surprise, as if he was already used to it.

"The more heavily guarded it is, the worse it is for us. Such a large city, how are we supposed to get in?" Chen Yang exclaimed, quickly realizing the problem.

How to enter the city was indeed a big issue.

At this time, Crown Prince Jingkang was also feeling the weight of this problem heavily on his mind.

As the reigning Crown Prince, no one understood better than him how formidable the guards of the capital were.

There were twenty city gates in total for the capital.

Each gate was guarded by a master from the Transcend Mortality Realm.

In addition to several tens of thousands of elite soldiers.

Inside the city, there were civil and military officials.

As well as some especially powerful great generals...

If they were to storm the city, their hundred thousand troops would almost certainly have no chance of success.

The reason he led his troops here was mainly to leverage those in the capital who still supported him against the Python King.

Though the Python King held the reins of power, there were still many generals and civil officials who were more loyal to the Old Emperor and to him, the Crown Prince.

The reason they hadn’t spoken up was because he, the Crown Prince, was not in the capital.

A group without its leader.

Now that he had appeared in the capital, there would undoubtedly be those who would support him.

This would give him the opportunity to stand against the Python King.

The Python King had always kept an eye on Jingkang’s movements.

The arrival of a hundred thousand troops outside the capital was something he could not ignore.

Thus, mere minutes after Jingkang arrived outside the capital...

The northern gate of the capital slowly opened.

Gongsun Ji rode out on a tall Fire Steed, leading a team of elite soldiers in armor, with the royal ceremonial gear following.

Jingkang sat astride his horse, standing on the hilltop.

Qin Qingfeng, Chen Yang, Tu Qi, and other descendants of the Qin Family stood by his side.

Coldly staring at Gongsun Ji.

"Gongsun Ji..."

Seeing that the visitor was Gongsun Ji, Jingkang was furious, seething with killing intent.

A few days ago, he had been pierced by Gongsun Ji’s attack, and the royal tutor was taken by him.

Now, their fate was still unknown...

"Crown Prince, restrain yourself."

"We have only just arrived in the capital, the whole world is watching you. Now is not the time to fall out with the Python King."

Qin Qingfeng noticed Jingkang’s abnormality and carefully reminded him not to act impulsively.

Though filled with rage, Jingkang still understood the situation.

He had not yet fallen out with the Python King. If he killed Gongsun Ji now, wouldn’t it seem like a forced assault on the capital?

Then, if the Python King framed it as a rebellion, it would be troublesome.

So for now, he could only endure.

"Elder Qin, rest assured, I know what to do, I won’t let the Python King succeed." Jingkang replied.

Hmm.

Hearing this, Qin Qingfeng nodded slightly without saying more.

Silently watching as Gongsun Ji slowly approached with the ceremonial team.

"This subordinate, Gongsun Ji, has come upon orders to welcome the Crown Prince into the city." Gongsun Ji greeted with clasped hands as he approached.

Though polite on the surface, the slight smile on his lips betrayed him.

Jingkang clenched his fists tightly, his heart brimming with killing intent.

Yet, for the sake of the greater good, he restrained himself forcefully.

"Imperial Uncle is considerate." Jingkang turned to glance at the others before lightly spurring his horse. "Let’s go, enter the city together."

The group, hearing this, prepared to mount and enter the city slowly.

"Crown Prince."

Gongsun Ji spoke up once more.

Jingkang halted his horse, pausing for now: "Do you have more to say?"

"Crown Prince, by order of the Emperor, you are to enter the city alone. The troops are to be stationed outside and not disturb the people."

Gongsun Ji stated.

Hearing this, Jingkang’s fist creaked audibly.

"General Gongsun, is this truly the decree of my father, or of the Imperial Uncle? I’ve come all this way, why is it that I cannot enter the city together with them?" Jingkang coldly retorted.

"Crown Prince, this is indeed the Emperor’s decree. As for the Emperor’s intentions, this subordinate does not know." Gongsun Ji smiled.

He firmly insisted it was the Emperor’s decree, which no one could defy.

Crown Prince Jingkang knew well that this was not his father’s decree, but he was helpless.

Who could defy a decree when the Emperor was under the Python King’s control?

The Python King’s decree was as good as his father’s decree...

"Heh." Jingkang chuckled coldly, momentarily unsure of how to proceed.

At this moment, Qin Qingfeng spoke up to help.

"General Gongsun, since it is the Emperor’s decree, we will naturally comply. The hundred thousand soldiers can stay outside the city."

Qin Qingfeng said with a smile.

Gongsun Ji did not recognize Qin Qingfeng, but upon hearing this, a smile quickly appeared on his face.

"However, we are the Crown Prince’s inner circle, not ordinary soldiers. Surely we can enter the city with him? The Emperor cannot possibly intend for the Crown Prince to enter the city alone."

Before Gongsun Ji could relish his satisfaction, Qin Qingfeng continued.

These words immediately wiped the smile off Gongsun Ji’s face.

Leaving the hundred thousand soldiers out, while they enter? If all the capable ones entered the city, what was left to block them?

"This..."

Gongsun Ji was momentarily at a loss for words, unable to think of a retort.

Crown Prince Jingkang seized the opportunity: "General Gongsun, since my father did not forbid bringing my close aides, do not obstruct us."

"If I am delayed in checking on my father’s condition, you will not be able to bear the responsibility."

"Let’s go!"

With that, without waiting for Gongsun Ji’s response, Jingkang spurred his horse and rode into the city.

Chen Yang and the others naturally seized the moment, bypassing Gongsun Ji and heading into the city.

Watching as over a hundred people entered the city one after another, Gongsun Ji’s face was as dark as water.

"Quickly, report to the Prince." Gongsun Ji ordered.

"Yes."

His loyal aide swiftly turned around, hurrying ahead into the city.

Crown Prince Jingkang and the others gradually entered the city.

Ultimately, they did manage to enter the city.

However, the atmosphere within the city was fraught with danger.

Everything seemed to be aimed against them.

"Brother Chen Yang, could it be that the Python King has set an ambush nearby, and if we get attacked, we’ll become cornered?" Tu Qi was extremely tense after entering the city.

Because the capital was the Python King’s stronghold.

With so many powerful warriors at his command, if an ambush were set, their prospects would be grim.

For all Tu Qi’s worries, Chen Yang was not too concerned, believing the Python King would not act so hastily.

The entire Dajing Dynasty was watching the capital.

If the Python King truly acted against them, how would the world view him?

The Python King still sought to win the people’s hearts.

He would not do something so foolish.

"No need to worry about that. If there were indeed an ambush, it would have revealed itself by now." Chen Yang smiled lightly, speaking with ease.

Seeing Chen Yang’s calm demeanor, Tu Qi chose to remain silent.