The group of people escorting Du Gong through the streets as a public spectacle were bailiffs from the Grand Court, possessing some skills, but not exceptionally strong.
The Emperor was unaware, and the Chief Justice of the Grand Court couldn't anticipate that someone would attempt to rescue the prisoner. So, despite the efforts of these officials and soldiers, they were still defeated by the black-clad figures. Seven or eight of them were killed, and Du Gong was abducted!
When Huangfu Lingyao noticed something was wrong, he was holding a frozen chicken egg. Without hesitation, he hurled the ice-cold egg at the black-clad individuals!
His aim was accurate, but the force was insufficient.
Li Xin finally spotted him, still throwing eggs, feeling utterly speechless. He quickly rushed over and grabbed Huangfu Lingyao. "Your Highness, should we intervene?"