Chapter 56: Dilemma

As soon as Li Tianyi finished speaking, a few eunuchs carried the brass lock over.

The expressions of the hundred guards who had yet to change their swords turned ugly. However, when they saw that it was Li Tianyi who gave the order, they held back their anger. Only Lin Ran's eyes darkened as if he was thinking about something.

Liu Tao hurriedly stopped the young eunuch and asked with a smile, "Eunuch Li, these people have yet to change their swords. If His Majesty finds out and blames me, I won't be able to bear the responsibility!"

Li Tianyi's expression darkened. "What? You're being inefficient, so naturally you are to blame. Do you want me to wait for you here?"

Liu Tao hurriedly shook his head. "No, no, that's not what I mean! But Eunuch Li, changing the sword is His Majesty's order…"

"Locking down the Hidden Sword Pavilion is also His Majesty's order!"