As early as when he learned that someone was pretending to be him and went to the Demon King's Village to snatch the Shennong Cauldron, Yuwen Tuo had doubts in his heart, because Dugu Ningke and her two maids happened to not be near the dragon boat and the palace at that time.
However, due to the lack of effective evidence, Yuwen Tuo could only put his doubts in his heart for the time being.
Shan Xiaoxiao's identity as a jade pipa spirit gave Yuwen Tuo a lot of associations, and the suspicious things about Dugu Ningke so far are gradually being connected.
The information provided by Han Teng and Hu Lu'an was the last piece to complete the puzzle. Even if Yuwen Tuo instinctively didn't want to believe it, the evidence was in front of him, and he couldn't help but hesitate any longer.
"Hey~"
After checking Hulu'an's injuries, Yuwen Tuo felt the evil energy that had not completely dissipated in the wound where he was struck by lightning. Pusping had begun to occur near Hulu'an's wound.
"Be patient."
Yuwen Tuo used Xuanyuan Sword to cut off Hu Lu'an's corroded flesh and blood, but Hu Lu'an, who looked ferocious but was loyal to Yu Wen Tuo, didn't even make a sound.
While helping Hu Lu'an treat and bandage his wounds, Yuwen Tuo frowned and explained: "The orthodox Taiyin Divine Thunder does not have such sinister side effects, and the person who does it must be an evil person."
Shangguan Zhenyuan opened his mouth, but in the end nothing came out.
Yang Shuo, who was young and energetic and a member of the clan, did not have so many scruples. He asked for orders bluntly: "Grand Master, please give the order! This kind of black sheep cannot be tolerated among the royal relatives!"
Yuwen Tuo was silent for a long time, and Yang Shuo couldn't help but call again: "Grand Master!"
"Yang Shuo!"
Han Teng, the most senior, glared at Yang Shuo: "Watch your attitude! Are you teaching the Grand Master how to do things?"
"No, I don't dare."
Han Teng's scolding was like a bucket of cold water poured over Yang Shuo's head. After calming down, he hurriedly saluted and apologized: "Master, that's not what I meant..."
"Okay."
Yuwen Tuo waved his hand with a tired expression: "We don't have to be so serious with each other."
The sound of needle drops could be heard in the silent study of Taishi Mansion. Yuwen Tuo unconsciously recalled his past experiences with Dugu Ningke.
She is coquettish, naughty, and likes to play pranks, but occasionally she can show her leadership and charisma as a princess.
These are the aspects that Yuwen Tuo saw when he and Dugu Ningke got along. It can also be said that they were the surface images that Dugu Ningke deliberately showed to him.
After closing his eyes and weighing for a long time, Yuwen Tuo finally opened his sharp eyes.
"Han Teng, Shangguan Zhenyuan listens to the order!"
"exist!"
Having made up his mind, Yu Wentuo gave the order categorically: "Go to Zhuque Gate to notify the Imperial City Guards to protect His Majesty's safety."
"As you command!"
"Yang Shuo."
"My subordinate is here!"
"You immediately go to the palace to see His Majesty and explain all the suspicious things about Princess Dugu to His Majesty."
"As you command!"
Yuwen Tuo took down the Xuanyuan Sword from the wall, stretched out his hand and gently stroked the sword with the sun, moon and stars carved on it.
"I will personally lead the troops to the prince's palace, Hulu'an. You will stay in the palace to recover from your injuries for the time being."
Hu Lu'an looked dissatisfied and planned to apply to accompany him: "Grand Master..."
Yuwen Tuo looked at him sternly and shouted: "Don't resist, this is an order!"
"……yes."
…
Yuwen Tuo has always accepted death. Once he decides to take action, he will no longer consider the impact that rashly surrounding the prince's palace will have on his reputation, just like when he decided to collect the blood of all spirits and build the Babel Tower.
Leaning against the window on the top floor of Youfeng Laiyi Inn, Lu Xiao and others witnessed the turmoil within Daxing City with the mentality of watching a drama.
Yuwen Tuo's direct troops left the barracks in the city and surrounded the Dugu County Prince's Palace tightly, which naturally alarmed Ouchi, who was only separated from the Duke and Prince's Palace by a wall.
The couple, Dugu County Prince and his wife, were in charge of territorial affairs in their own territory. The real owner of the Prince's Palace in Daxing was Dugu Ningke.
Long before Yuwen Zhang started taking action, Dugu Ningke, whose request to see him was rejected, had prepared for the worst.
Dugu Ningke said calmly to Yuchi Yanhong, who was a little uneasy: "Yanhong, reach out your hand."
Yuchi Yanhong stretched out her hand in front of Dugu Ningke in confusion.
Putting a black-red fruit exuding an ominous aura into Yuchi Yanhong's hand, Dugu Ningke solemnly warned: "Put this Satan's fruit away, and use space transfer magic to leave Daxing immediately."
"Princess?!"
Yuchi Yanhong hurriedly shook her head and said: "Please don't abandon me, I am willing to be with the princess..."
"Yan Hong! Listen!"
Dugu Ningke put her hands on Yuchi Yanhong's shoulders and said seriously: "I am the main culprit, and there is no way I can escape under the personal arrest of Grand Master Yuwen."
"You are different. You are just my maid. Until your identity is confirmed, you will not be punished with death. At most, the government will issue a wanted order, and Grand Master Yuwen will not personally pursue your whereabouts."
"You have the magic of space transfer, which can be obtained by everyone in the world."
Pointing to the Satan's Fruit in Yuchi Yanhong's hand, Dugu Ningke explained with a solemn expression: "Eating the Satan's Fruit will make a person transform into a demon in a short period of time, possessing terrifying power that no mortal can match."
"But after the effect ends, the person who eats it will definitely be destroyed physically and mentally."
"I will not give you a mandatory order. It is up to you to decide whether to use it and how to use it."
Perhaps because she has possessed a human body for too long, Dugu Ningke, who was originally as ruthless as other demons, unconsciously moved closer to humans, and human emotions became the biggest obstacle to her actions.
Whether it was Yuwen Tuo or the two personal maids who had served him for many years and were as close as sisters, Dugu Ningke was invested in feelings that a spy should not have.
Dugu Ningke didn't want Yuwen Tuo to see her ugly appearance after eating the Satan Fruit, so she decided to give her last trump card to Yuchi Yanhong for safekeeping before making a desperate move.
"I will fight Grand Master Yuwen with all my strength. No matter what the final result is, I will try my best."
Dugu Ningke touched Yuchi Yanhong's forehead with emotion: "Xiao Xiao has already taken the first step, and I don't want to see you die in front of me."
"Go ahead, just keep the last hope of a comeback for my mission that is about to fail."
…
"Crunch~"
Surrounded by thousands of soldiers, the heavy gate of the county prince's palace was opened from the inside.
Dugu Ningke, who was still wearing her regular clothes, walked out of the door with a smile on her face. Her delicate appearance did not look like someone who could be surrounded by thousands of elites.
Yuwen Tuo's eyes flashed with a complicated expression, but he soon strengthened his belief.
Turning over and dismounting, Yuwen Tuo saluted Dugu Ningke with a calm expression: "Princess, it's been a long time, do you have anything to say?"
"Haha~"
Dugu Ningke shook his head with a smile and said: "Master Yuwen, since you, who are always steady, have made the decision to come and arrest someone, it is useless for me to say anything else, right?"
Yuwen Tuo did not answer her question, but just put his hand on the hilt of the Xuanyuan Sword at his waist.
Dugu Ningke's eyes flashed with disappointment, and then she clapped her hands gently.
The red-black arrogance suddenly rose up from the Nuo Da County Prince's Mansion, completely enveloping the entire mansion. Dugu Ningke was standing on the inner edge of the barrier.
"The matter has come to an end. It's useless to talk more. Let me see the real story."
Dugu Ningke looked directly at Yuwen Tuo with sharp eyes: "This is the only time, I will never show mercy!"