Dragon Hidden in the Sky

Chapter 1690 Map

Meanwhile, at the Dali Temple, in the Heavenly Prison!

After Chen Xuan was brought back, he didn't suffer too much because of Lin Yan. However, Chen Xuan, who had killed a third-rank official in the street, was directly imprisoned in the imperial prison.

The conditions in the prison were terrible, filled with a putrid smell.

A bed was made of straw mats, and otherwise it was empty.

After being imprisoned, Chen Xuan lay down on a chair.

He was imprisoned and could only make some arrangements in a short period of time. Of course, he was also thinking about how to break the deadlock.

He knew that after the news got out, Liu Mu and Lin Wan would most likely try to see him. Given their abilities, Chen Xuan figured it wouldn't be too much of a problem.

This means he has other ways to break the deadlock, and there is an opportunity to implement them.

However, Chen Xuan was somewhat worried. He was concerned that Lin Wan might become too attached to him, and if she did, those old foxes would seize on this and use it to target the Hague Order!

He had too little time to think before he was arrested!

Just then, a series of footsteps sounded.

Before long, the people guarding the gate of his prison bowed and said, "Greetings, Sword Saint!"

Chen Xuan turned around and saw the Sword Saint walk in. He said, "Greetings, Master!"

The Sword Saint waved his hand, and the people guarding the two sides remained silent for a moment before quickly leaving.

After everyone had left, Liu Mu's eyes fell on Chen Xuan's face and she asked, "Do you regret it?"

Chen Xuan shook his head and said, "Even if it happened ten thousand times, I would still kill him. Master, if someone like him can become a third-rank official in the Great Zhou, the Great Zhou is rotten!"

Liu Mu remained silent, then sighed and said, "I also think it was a good thing to kill him, but this matter is quite serious. I can't completely protect you, but I will try to get you the seven days you need!"

At this point, Liu Mu asked, "Do you have a way to save yourself in these seven days?"

Chen Xuan shook his head and said, "I...don't know either!"

Liu Mu fell silent and asked, "What are the chances of success?"

"Two or three percent, maybe even lower!" Chen Xuan said, "It depends on whether Empress Dowager Yanxi cares about public opinion."

"However, I have some concerns!" Chen Xuan said, "Master, I'll have to trouble you to go and see the First Madam!"

"Hmm?" Liu Mu said, "Then you speak!"

“Tell the First Madam not to interfere in this matter at all, and let her take the initiative to distance herself from me and show that…” Chen Xuan said.

Liu Mu interrupted him, saying, "It's too late."

"Hmm?" Chen Xuan frowned and said, "The First Madam..."

"As expected, she went to the palace to see Empress Dowager Yanxi as soon as possible," Liu Mu said. "If I'm not mistaken, she plans to send the Xuanjia Army south to force the Empress Dowager to spare you!"

"That...that's troublesome!" Chen Xuan pondered.

"Trouble?" Liu Mu's expression shifted. "Why? The Xuanjia Army is extremely powerful. Perhaps the Empress Dowager will release you because of this pressure!"

Chen Xuan shook his head and said, "If the Empress Dowager releases me, and the truth gets out and the 300,000 Xuanjia soldiers find out that the First Madam is going to mobilize 300,000 Xuanjia soldiers to go south because of a servant, what will the Xuanjia soldiers think!"

"Secondly, if the Empress Dowager discovers that the First Madam cares about me so much and immediately shows it, she will definitely seize on this and, most likely, try to use my life to obtain the Hague Token!" Chen Xuan said, "All the schemes I have set up will be meaningless. Their only purpose is to lower the prestige of the Lü family!"

Liu Mu looked Chen Xuan up and down and said, "You actually think so deeply?"

Chen Xuan said, "Master is too kind. In this era, one must think more carefully to survive."

"So, do you have any ideas now?" Liu Mu asked.

"I just hope that the First Madam can calm down a bit!" Chen Xuan said.

"Lin Wan... values ​​you highly! It's beyond my expectations!" Liu Mu said.

Hearing this, Chen Xuan felt a little guilty. He coughed and said, "Perhaps it's because I've solved a lot of trouble for the General's Mansion!"

Although he was very touched and even somewhat happy after learning of Lin Wan's immediate reaction.

This means that Lin Wan no longer treats him as a tool, but truly considers him as someone close to her!

Whether it was family or lover, they all brought joy to Chen Xuan's heart.

However, such a lack of composure may lead to undesirable consequences.

"Think it over carefully in these seven days. I will come to see you again tomorrow. You can tell me any thoughts you have!" Liu Mu said.

"Thank you, Master!" Chen Xuan said.

Liu Mu took a few steps, then sighed and said, "In the end, your teacher is powerless!"

He didn't stop and quickly left.

Just as Chen Xuan was about to lie down and think about what to do, another series of footsteps approached.

"Invent stir-fry, launch a membership system, and launch a franchise system!"

"That's enough to prove you have some talent. No wonder Master Qin was willing to kneel before you, and some of Liu Mu's disciples even dared to threaten the Empress Dowager for your sake!"

As the sound faded, Chen Xuan saw Lin Yan walk in.

Lin Yan sized up Chen Xuan and said, "But I'm curious, what's your strategy that makes you feel you have a 30% chance of survival in this situation!"

Chen Xuan looked at Lin Yan, and then a smile appeared on his lips!

……

Meanwhile, in the General's Mansion, in the council chamber!

Everyone in the General's Mansion, including Master Qin, was seated there.

The general's six wives and three daughters were all sitting in the council hall.

Lin Wan sat in the main seat, her gaze sweeping over her surroundings, before calmly saying, "I think you've all heard about what happened. Today, I went to the palace to meet the Emperor, and the Empress Dowager has issued an order to execute Chen Xuan in seven days!"

“These seven days… were secured for Chen Xuan by the Sword Saint!” At this point, Lin Wan looked at Master Qin and asked, “What did Chen Xuan ask you to arrange?”

Upon receiving the message, he immediately went to find the Sword Saint as Chen Xuan had requested!

Master Qin explained Chen Xuan's plan. After listening, Lin Wan's expression changed slightly, and she said, "Oh no!"

"Why?" Bai Qianqian's expression shifted.

"Didn't Chen Xuan tell me not to get involved in this matter for the time being? That he would take responsibility for it all by himself?" Lin Wan asked.

Master Qin nodded and said, "I did say that!"

Lin Wan came to his senses and rubbed his forehead, saying, "What's done is done. Now, let's have this meeting. The first thing to do is—should we protect Chen Xuan?"

"Protect it!" Bai Qianqian said immediately. "Why not protect it? If it weren't for Chen Xuan, our General's Mansion would not have been able to break out of its predicament, and it would have been only a matter of time before it fell into ruin!"

"I agree!"

"I agree!"

Qin Yao and Qin Xue'er spoke at the same time!

The others hesitated for a moment, then one of them said, "We'll listen to the First Madam."