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Chapter 3696: 4.1296 Cleaved Open

Qiao Mu looked down, then gazed in the direction of the Long family's carriage procession.

Indeed, dozens of Long family guards were cursing and shoving passersby, trying hard to pull their carriages forward.

The main issue was that if their dozen-plus carriages passed one by one, there wouldn't be a blockage. But they insisted on lining up abreast, squeezing together front and back, occupying the entire road.

This caused immense frustration among pedestrians, and the carriages and people coming from the opposite direction, as well as those behind them, couldn't pass through at all.

Moreover, the Long family's carriages looked like they were dragging giant coffins. The sides of the carriages were nailed shut, not even a small window was open.

However, there were rows of tiny holes drilled into the carriage walls, as if for breathing, and water flowed out of these holes.

Over time, as a dozen or so carriages of the same design moved, the water flowing from these holes gradually made the entire street damp.

Qiao Mu's eyes slowly narrowed. A heavy feeling inexplicably settled in her heart, as if her breath was being suppressed.

Looking at the design of these carriages, a bad premonition welled up inside her.

At this moment, the Long family members were negotiating with the few carriages that were blocking the road ahead, urging them to move to the sides.

Carriages and pedestrians were squeezed together, and there were shouts of complaints and cries everywhere, giving everyone a headache.

"Move aside, move aside, move..." The leading Long family guard, holding a whip and riding a horse, rode up to Mo Lian and Qiao Mu, then his expression froze.

He saw the emblem on the carriage, a black tribal dragon.

The head of the Long family guards was so frightened that he nearly fell off his horse.

This was the imperial family emblem of the Mo family.

Such an emblem, besides the emperor, only the Crown Prince was privileged enough to display.

He dared not be presumptuous any longer. He quickly dismounted and rushed forward to pay respects.

"Greetings, Your, Your Highness."

"The Long family has quite an imposing manner," Mo Lian said coldly. "Is the entire South City street owned by your Long family?"

"No, no, a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding." The leader of the Long family guards quickly shook his head, forcing a smile. "It is the fault of us commoners; it's just that this shipment is quite large, which is why it has taken up the road. Your Highness, rest assured, we, we will move, move the carriages at once."

The Long family guard dared not ask the Crown Prince's carriage to make way for them. He frantically shouted at the guards behind him, telling them to quickly turn the carriages around and make way for the Crown Prince's chariot.

Qiao Mu coldly watched the man's demeanor, then suddenly spoke, "Open the carriage."

The guard leader was startled, then quickly shook his head. "No, no, Your Royal Highness Crown Princess, these, these dozen or so carriages of goods are extremely important. They are seafood, and they cannot be exposed to light. They are all enclosed by barriers from water spirit masters. If they are opened, they will, they will leak water. Then, when delivered to the guests, they will, will not be fresh anymore."

Seafood?

Qiao Mu's eyes coldly fixed on the people before her. She raised a hand. "Open it!"

A team of Purple Forest Guards swiftly rushed forward with agile movements. They drew their swords from their waists and, aiming at the carriage, chopped down with several strikes.

"Bang!"

"Splat!"

In two blows, the carriage was cleaved into two halves, its fragments falling to the ground.

A large amount of clear water surged out from within the carriage, instantly splashing towards the direction of the onlookers.

Taken by surprise, everyone revealed bewildered expressions.