Chapter 5380

In the Imperial Palace of the Capital of Heaven, the Hall of Supreme Harmony was filled with curling incense and the atmosphere was solemn.

The three-day deadline has arrived. Princess Wu Yue is wearing an elaborate red wedding gown, a seven-tailed phoenix crown on her head, and is surrounded by pearls and jade. However, her beautiful face does not show any joy, but only a firmness that does not match her age.

Wu Hao sat upright on the dragon throne, looking at his daughter with complicated eyes.

He stood up and walked down the imperial steps, personally adjusting the tassels on Wu Yue’s phoenix crown. His voice was low and solemn: “Yu’er, this trip to the Third Palace is nominally for a marriage, but in reality it is to investigate for evidence of collusion between the Third Palace Master and the Evil Dao Palace. Your father knows that I have wronged you, but the safety of the Divine Kingdom depends on you, you…”

“Father, your daughter understands.”

Wu Yue interrupted Wu Hao, her tone calm but resolute, “In the past, my daughter was ignorant and always wanted to escape the engagement. Now I understand my father’s painstaking efforts.

The Evil Path Hall stole the Thunder Sound Bell and covets the Demon Soul Seal. If the Third Hall Master truly colludes with them, it will be a grave threat to the Sixth Heaven. My daughter will act with caution and live up to my father’s trust.”

A trace of relief flashed across Wu Hao’s eyes, and he continued, “Liu Kun will personally escort you to the Third Palace. He is a very cunning man, so you must be wary of him and not trust him easily. If anything goes wrong, immediately crush this jade talisman, and your father will send troops to support you immediately.”

As he spoke, he stuffed a jade talisman engraved with dragon patterns into Wu Yue’s hand.

Wu Yue held the jade talisman tightly and nodded heavily: “My daughter has made a note of it.”

At this time, the eunuch’s voice came from outside the palace: “Prime Minister Liu Kun, leading the guard of honor, is waiting outside for orders——”

Wu Hao took a deep breath and patted his daughter on the shoulder: “Go. Remember, safety first, evidence second.”

Wu Yue bowed, turned around and followed the guards out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Outside the hall, a ceremonial guard consisting of a thousand soldiers from the National Defense Legion had already lined up, with flags flying and armor shining brightly.

Liu Kun, dressed in a purple official robe, stood at the front of the team. When he saw Wu Yue coming out, a gentle smile immediately appeared on his face: “Your Highness, the ceremonial procession is ready and we can set off at any time.”

Wu Yue nodded lightly without saying much, and with the help of her maid, she boarded the imperial carriage that had been prepared long ago.

The imperial carriage was pulled by eight snow-white horses. The carriage was carved with exquisite phoenix patterns and veils were hung around to conceal the scene inside the carriage.

Seeing this, Liu Kun bowed to Wu Hao and said, “Don’t worry, Your Majesty. I will protect the princess and make the marriage a success.”

Wu Hao looked at Liu Kun and said slowly, “Thank you, Prime Minister.”

He always felt that Liu Kun’s smile today was a little strange, but he couldn’t tell what was wrong. He could only secretly instruct the people from the Secret Service to follow secretly and keep a close eye on the movements of the honor guard.

Liu Kun sneered in his heart, but remained respectful on the surface: “It is my duty. Let’s go!”

With his order, the honor guard slowly moved towards the south gate of the capital.

On both sides of the street, people stopped to watch and talk about it, most of them speculating about the marriage and worrying about the future of the Kingdom of God.

Inside the imperial carriage, Wu Yue lifted a corner of the veil and looked at the scene outside the window, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes.

She knew that the journey would not be peaceful. Both Liu Kun and the Third Palace Master were not good people. She had to proceed step by step in order to complete the task entrusted by her father.

At this time, Liu Kun was riding a horse beside the imperial carriage, seemingly commanding the troops, but actually observing his surroundings in secret.

He had already arranged for his confidants to set up an ambush in the “Valley of Broken Souls” outside the capital of Gods. As soon as the guard of honor entered the valley, they would “kidnap” the princess as planned and stage a “bride kidnapping in the Evil Palace” drama.

Thinking of the sacrificial book that was about to be obtained, and the grand ambition after opening the seal of the Demon Soul, a trace of greed and madness flashed in Liu Kun’s eyes.