Just as he was speaking, he was interrupted. Lu Jinghang turned his head slightly and frowned: "Didn't you say we could stay for three incense sticks?"

  If Ziyang Jun hadn't come, it wouldn't have been just three incense sticks, even five would have been possible. But... thinking of that gaze from above, the prison guard trembled and shook his head: "You'd better go first."

  Noticing something was off, Lu Jinghang paused and looked at Li Huaiyu: "Is there anything you'd like to eat? I'll bring it for you next time."

  Hua Yu suddenly covered her mouth and said, "I want to eat plums."

  "Good." Spoiled and nodded, Lu Jing said: "Wait for me."

  Hua Yu didn't raise her eyes to look at him, but obediently nodded, her heart was a mess, with no head or tail.

  Lu Jing walked away, the silver silk cloak disappearing into the dark sky prison. She stood there in a daze, grasping the railing and couldn't help but let out a sigh.

  Want to marry her? If he had met him before meeting Jiang Xuanjin, he would have said this sentence earlier, and the Princess of Danyang might really have a husband.

  Fate is really something that can play tricks on people.

  "Are you reluctant to part with it?" A faint scent of incense wafted through the air from a short distance away.

  Li Huaiyu was startled and suddenly lifted her head to look outside, only to see Jiang Xuanjin walking towards this side with a expressionless face.

  It's been a few days since they last met, but in her daze, she felt like she was about to forget his appearance. Now that she looked again, he still seemed unfamiliar. Those dark pupils were staring at her, and the things inside them didn't seem very friendly.

  She didn't notice what he asked at all, just pursed her lips and took two steps back, shouting: "Your Majesty."

  Lu Jinghang arrived, and she was delighted to laugh and scold with others. He came, and she became this cold and distant figure? Jiang Xuanyu sneered, standing in front of the railing, pointing at the lock on the side: "Open it."

  Hua Yu's eyes widened in surprise, and she retreated back to the edge of the bamboo bed, clenching her fists.

  The chain fell with a "clank", the gate creaked open, Jiang Xuanjin stepped in, staring at the person by the bed, his eyes dark and gloomy.

  "Do you have anything else to ask?" Yu Rou frowned uncomfortably.

  "Is it that you can't come if there's nothing to ask?"

  "...how did it come to this? If he didn't have anything to ask, why would he come? Huai Yu was bewildered, clutching the bedspread, wanting to ask him a couple of questions, but swallowed them back."

  His gaze fell downward, landing on what she was holding in her hand. Jiang Xuanjin reached out and slowly took it from her grasp.

  "Do you like it?" Jiang Xuanjin's eyes were full of ridicule as he sized up this square handkerchief.

  Hua Yu was taken aback and instinctively wanted to grab it, but his icy fingers touched hers and then withdrew.

  This is what Lu Jinghang gave her to wipe her hands with, what's there to like or dislike? Li Huaiyu pursed her lips and lowered her head, not making a sound.

  Are you scared? The color in her eyes deepened, Jiang Xuanjin leaned forward, his hands propped on the edge of the bed where she sat, and whispered in her ear: "The things you like, I won't let you have."

  Like a sharp needle, it suddenly pierced her heart, Li Huaiyu let out a low hum, lowered her eyes and turned her head away, trying to pretend she didn't hear him speaking.

  Jiang Xuanjin was somewhat annoyed, as before she had a lot to say and he only needed to listen to know what she was thinking. But now this face, coldly distant as if not wanting to have anything to do with him anymore, no matter what he said, she didn't react at all.

  It's as if he doesn't want anything to do with him at all.

  Her lower jaw was tense, Jiang Xuanjin reached out and pinched her chin, forcing her to look up at him.

  "Your Highness!" The nearby Xu Xian was startled and hastily spoke up, "Don't move the princess, she's not feeling well!"

  With a hint of anger in his eyes, Jiang Xuanjin shouted: "Cheng Xu."

  Taking advantage of the opportunity, he made the prison guard open the gate and bowed his hands towards Xu Xian, saying: "Please come this way, sir."

  "What do you want to do?" Xu Xian shook his head, "Your Majesty, the princess really..."

  "Shut up." Jiang Xuanjin interrupted him.

  Mounting the sedan chair, they set off immediately, with two prison guards escorting Xu Xian to the left and right.

  "He's still injured."

  "What does it have to do with me?"

  A cold and hard attitude, as if harboring a huge grudge, thin lips pursed tightly, with no warmth in her eyes.

  Hua Yu closed her mouth and smiled bitterly.

  Indeed, he had nothing to do with her anymore, whether it was Xu Xian or her, they were all standing on the opposite side of him, unpardonable sinners.

  This expression was a bit piercing, Jiang Xuanjin couldn't help but reach out and press down on her mouth corners.

  Her lips were somewhat chapped, and there were many scabbed blood mouths. She looked haggard. Bai Zhen's body was weak, not as good as the original Danyang. Staying in this place, I'm afraid she won't even need to wait for the Double Ninth Festival, her spirit will be exhausted.

  "My face is dirty." Huai Yu said in a low voice, "You have always been fond of cleanliness, let go."

  Lu Jingxing bumped into him, but he couldn't bump back? Jiang Xuanyin sneered, his hand slid along her cheek to the back of her neck, directly grasping it and pulling her towards himself.

  Dry and rough lips were held in someone's mouth, Li Huaiyu was shocked and opened her eyes.

  Jiang Xuanjin's ink pupils were close at hand, the fragrance of sandalwood on her body suppressed the bloody smell in this cell, rolling over her lips, he gently stroked those blood-stained mouths, then stretched out his tongue tip, little by little, tenderly soothing them.

  A tingling numbness spread from her lips to her heart.

  Hua Yu shivered with fear, her eyes reacting faster than her brain. The surging tears instantly blurred her vision.

  What is this for?

  She wanted to push him away and ask him, but this push seemed to provoke him even more. The hand grasping the back of her neck used even greater force, with no intention of letting go.

  Is... can she be forgiven? Huai Yu thought foolishly, Jiang Xuanjin, a person with mysophobia, still willing to kiss her, has he calmed down?

  However, after a moment, Jiang Xuanjin let go himself.

  His eyes still had no warmth, and his expression carried a hint of mockery: "What is Your Highness expecting?"

  A basin of cold water poured from head to toe, Huai Yu stared blankly at his face. When she finally realized that she had been fooled, she slowly raised her hand and wiped away the excess water droplets in her eyes.

  Jiang Xuanyin indeed learned from her and now knows how to tease people like this too.

  She chuckled softly and shook her head: "I don't expect anything."

  "Is that so?" He raised his hand to wipe away a stray tear for her, and Jiang Xuanjin hooked his lips. "What I saw was not like this."

  This person is here to avenge her, wanting to use emotions to make the cruelest revenge just like she did before.

  She can't take it.

  Taking a light breath, Huai Yu regained her usual careless appearance, hooking up the corners of her lips in a lazy smile: "Your Majesty is poking at this palace's wound, it hurts so much that tears are coming out, what does that explain?"

  A drop of cold water was wiped on the fingertips, and it dried in a moment. Jiang Xuanjin wiped his hand with a handkerchief, and slowly asked: "Your Highness means that the flirtation with me is over, and there's no more affection?"

  "Do you still want to have feelings for me?" She smiled, "Aren't you afraid of being deceived by me again?"

  With a burning heart, Jiang Xuanjin's face became even more calm, looking at her face, he asked in a low voice: "Your Highness, when you deceive people, do you always like to deceive yourself together?"

  What does it mean? Wai Yu doesn't understand.

  Jiang Xuanjin twirled his Buddhist beads, one bead for each name: "Jiu Wu, Bai Suo, Qing Xuan, Chi Jin."

  The zither's jade-like strings are cold, I love the dark beauty of the lute.

  The eldest princess, who had never gotten along with Zi Yang Jun, had long ago written her heart's desire in the name of her face. The notorious troublemaker fell in love with a loyal minister as clear as the bright moon.

  What absurdity is this? What delusion? How ridiculous!

  Li Huaiyu's face turned white in an instant, staring blankly at the person in front of her, her lips moving for a long time before she finally spoke: "Who told you?"

  Come to think of it, there won't be anyone else either.

  Carrying a unicorn.

  She roughly gasped for two breaths, grasping the fabric in front of her chest tightly, both anxious and angry.

  The heart's secrets hidden for so many years can be exposed at any time without a problem, but why did it have to happen now, in this situation?

  The contempt in this person's eyes is really hurtful, she wants to avoid it, but there's nowhere to hide.

  "You're this kind of person, aren't you? Always pretending to be deeply in love, then being promiscuous and leaving a trail of emotions everywhere?" Jiang Xuanjin said, "Do you even deserve to say the word 'love'?"

  More than a dozen faces, plus Lu Jinghang who is inseparable from her, she sings and dances every night in Fei Yun Palace, **unbearable**, what's the point, after all, what makes her say she loves him?

  Her face turned paler and paler, and she sat stiffly on the bamboo bed, her lower abdomen aching severely.

  "I... " She gritted her teeth, and the cold sweat on her forehead slowly emerged. "I'm not worthy of saying what I like or dislike, love or not, so just consider it a coincidence."

  Her anger intensified, Jiang Xuanjin raised his eyes and looked at her, his sharp gaze seemed to want to nail her through.

  However, when his gaze fell on her deathly pale face, he was startled and subconsciously reached out to touch her forehead.

  Li Huaiyu waved his hand away, forcing a smile: "Ending up like this is also what I deserve, you don't owe me your life anymore, and I don't owe you anything either, Your Highness. From now on, the two of us can really have nothing to do with each other."

  "Shut up!" Realizing that she didn't seem quite right, Jiang Xuanjin crossed her hands over each other, one hand pinning hers down, and roughly touched the back of his hand to her forehead.

  She was clearly sweating, her complexion was frighteningly pale, but her forehead was scorching hot, and she looked so weak that she seemed like she was about to collapse.

  "Take advantage of the situation!" He turned around and said, "Go invite a female doctor to come over!"

  Li Huaiyu slowly lay down on the bed, closed her eyes and said: "Don't bother, I'll just take a nap."

  This appearance, sleeping really can be good? Jiang Xuanjin's face was very ugly, waving his hand to let the imperial concubine go, standing by the bed, staring at her tightly.

  She said in a soft and gentle voice: "Even if you invite someone else, I won't diagnose it."

  "It's not your own body, so you don't care about it?" Jiang Xuanjin said in a hard voice, "But I still have to give an account to Bai Yu Shi, and I absolutely cannot let you die in this prison."

  So, Huai Yu lightly smiled: "Then I will diagnose even less, Your Highness, the thing I like to do most is oppose you, have you forgotten?"

  In the past, Zi Yang Jun went to Fei Yun Gong to teach her etiquette, letting her sit with poise, she instead lifted up her legs in a masculine manner. Letting her walk with elegance and dignity, she instead learned the eight-character steps of men, playfully jumping around with a smile on her face, refusing to listen to his words.

  Jiang Xuanjin naturally remembered how detestable Danyang was and asked with a dark face: "What's the benefit of doing this for you?"

  "There's no benefit in it." She curled her lips, but her voice grew softer, "I just like watching you get angry..."

  The word "already" had not even been spoken when the prison cell fell silent.

  "Li Huaiyu?" Jiang Xuanjin was slightly startled, and reached out to hold her hand, but when he looked down, he found that the person's two hands were clasped together around their wrist, actually protecting their pulse.

  How can there be such a person? Jiang Xuanjin was so angry that he couldn't help but laugh, and tried to pry her hands open, only to find that she was holding on too tightly. If he forced it open, he might end up hurting her.

  The normally calm and composed Prince Zi Yang suddenly became violently enraged, like a raging lion.

  The doctor came and couldn't feel the pulse, facing the cold eyes of the master, trembling with fear, saying: "This girl should just have a poor constitution, can't withstand the environment in prison."

  If everything else is fine, how can you stand the environment in prison? Yufeng found it difficult to listen to, and when he looked up, his master's face looked even worse.

  "You stay here and watch her," Jiang Xuanjin said, "if you need any medicine, let Yu Feng prepare it."

  The doctor looked at him anxiously: "Your Majesty, this..."

  This is a maximum-security prison!

  "Is there a problem?" he asked, turning back with a voice as cold as if it had just been pulled out of an ice cave.

  The nurse didn't dare speak again, and shook her body as she lowered her head.

  People in prison will eventually die anyway, she really doesn't understand what's the point of treating them.

  Jiang Mansion, Shao Hua Hall.

  Jiang Shen glanced at the servant cleaning up while using his peripheral vision to size up Xu Chuyan sitting beside him. She hadn't spoken to him in many days, and whenever they met, it was just a bow or silence, her eyelids lowered, lost in thought.

  He cleared his throat twice and said with pursed lips: "Do you have anything else to collect? Don't wait until we're out the door to realize something's missing."

  Xu Zhuniang was in a daze, didn't hear him talking at all, her eyes staring blankly at the vase placed on the corner of the house, without any focus.

  Jiang Shen slightly annoyed: "Deaf?"

  This was almost shouted out, Xu Chuyan was startled, her eyelashes trembled for a moment, and she lowered her head to ask: "What did you say?"

  The air didn't come from one place, Jiang Sheng furiously said: "I said I won't take you away, you can stay in the capital by yourself!"

  The Double Ninth Festival is approaching, and the Jiang family has a tradition of climbing high and looking far. Coincidentally, there was chaos in Kyoto, so Old Master decided to take the whole family to climb Linjiang Mountain, except for Jiang Xuanjin, everyone else went.

  Xu Chuyan as his wife would naturally go with him, he said this was just a joke.

  However, the person next to him nodded: "Good."

  "What's so good?"

  Xu Xian was imprisoned. If she hadn't been in Jiang's mansion, she would have been implicated long ago. Now that they're taking her out to avoid suspicion, doesn't she know what's good for her?

  He looked at him inexplicably and Xu Chuyan said, "You said you wouldn't take me there, what's the point of being angry?"

  "I..." Jiang Shen gritted his teeth.

  Since she went back to her parents' home last time, the harmonious state between them has been broken. He knew he had spoken too much at that time and wanted to make up for it later, but this person was stubborn and didn't give him a chance.

  I don't know what's wrong with her, but seeing her cold and distant expression now really gets on his nerves.

  Xu Chunai thought he was just in a bad mood and scolding himself, so she lowered her eyes and endured it, saying softly: "You can take the two aunts with you, they can also serve you well. My father is in prison, I have to go deliver food for him."

  "Gu Lian and Cui Xue will both be brought by me, no need for you to remind me." Jiang Shen narrowed his eyes, "They are much more sensible than you."

  If he had said so on any other day, Xu Chuyan would have blushed and fumbled with her handkerchief in embarrassment.

  He listened and simply nodded calmly: "Yes."

  The river is deep and tranquil.

  Xu Chuyi was still thinking about his own affairs, and after a long time, he suddenly asked him: "Will the Lord save Jiang Baishi?"

  "How can he be saved?" He said with a dark face, "The crime committed by the younger brother and sister is punishable by death. Even if he has the ability to communicate with heaven, he cannot change this situation."

  "He should also write his resignation letter."

  Xu Chu nodded dazedly, pinching the handkerchief in her hand, feeling melancholy.

  At that time, she envied Jun Shang and Mrs. Jun so much, but she didn't expect it to become like this now. The deep affection is still there, what about the shallow one?

  Jiang Shen glanced at her, and Xu Chuyi stood up and said: "I'll take my leave first."

  "Where are you going again?" Jiang Shen couldn't help but stand up and walk to her side, saying "Things haven't been packed yet."

  Xu Chuyan was bewildered: "Aren't you taking me with you? Just take your own things."

  “……”

  Jiang's eyes narrowed, and he suddenly reached out to grab her wrist: "Are you sulking with me?"

  "What's going on?" Xu Chuyan shook her head, "I don't dare."

  It's not being sulky, so why did it become this attitude? Jiang Shen couldn't figure it out. Xu Chuyan had always been very good to him and very considerate. Every time he saw him, his eyes had a dazzling light like the morning sun.

  Now she always hangs her head down, occasionally glancing at him with a dull look in her eyes.

  Is... still holding a grudge against what he said last time? Jiang Shen pursed his lips, his hand tightening around her wrist as he spoke in a low voice: "I'm the kind of person who speaks without thinking when I'm angry."

  "Hmm?" Xu Chuyi nodded. "I know."

  I have experienced it many times already.

  She responded so naturally that Jiang Sheng didn't know what to say, he was eloquent and every time he went out with friends, he could talk people into submission.

  But now he can't say a word.

  Xu Chuyan waited for a while but didn't see any reaction from him, so she broke free from his grasp, bowed her knees in courtesy, and then went to the kitchen to prepare dinner.

  Huai Yu slept for a while and woke up, still feeling hot all over her body. Next to her was a female doctor with red eyes, kneeling on the straw pile, looking quite pitiful.

  "What's going on?" she asked in confusion, "Have you also been locked up in a dead jail?"

  The nurse shook her head: "Your Excellency ordered me to take care of you here."

  Hua Yu was taken aback, her eyes moved slowly, and then she smiled softly: "What's this play again? Have you taken my pulse?"

  Her gaze fell on her wrist, and the doctor shook her head repeatedly.

  Lowering her head to take a glance, Huai Yu couldn't help but praise herself in her heart. She had fallen asleep without letting go of his hand; she was indeed impressive!

  "You'd better go," she said, "the dead don't need a doctor."

  The doctor's eyes anxiously turned towards Gyofu standing outside.

  Li Huaiyu looked on and shook her head: "Don't mind him."

  That's the emperor's personal guard, can't you see? The doctor's maid was very nervous and took two tentative steps forward before hearing Yufeng speak up: "Milady, this is by the emperor's orders."

  "What's the use of his orders, I won't listen," said Huaiyu. "A young girl like her being locked up in a dead cell, what kind of talk is that?"

  The noble wind frowned in difficulty.

  Li Huaiyu turned over and smiled lightly at him: "Isn't he just afraid that I'll die and won't be able to account for myself to Bai De? Don't worry, I wouldn't die so shamelessly in this dirty place. If I'm going to die, it should be in the midst of everyone's attention, with my soul flying away."

  "Not...," said Yufengdao, "Madam, the Emperor is actually very worried about you."

  Is she worried? When Cui Yu heard this joke: "Haven't you heard what he said earlier?"

  Do you deserve to say this word "love"?

  Carefully hidden things were dug out by him and thrown to the ground, trampled into a mess. So ruthless and heartless, not leaving any room for her, why would he still worry about her?

  Her heart still aching unbearably, Huai Yu struggled to prop herself up and looked at the pen and paper on the doctor's medicine box. She said in a low voice, "Hand them over to me."

  The nurse hastily took orders and stuffed paper and pen into her hands.

  She moistened the tip of her brush, lowered her head and wrote with all her heart, writing for a whole incense stick's worth of time. She really was dizzy to the extreme before she stopped her brush, handing over what she had written to the medical girl: "This thing, please have Lord Yu Feng pass it on to Your Highness."

  The old man frowned and took a look, scaring his face pale.

  The Book of Divorce

  Northern Wei law: The way of husband and wife, if there is righteousness then unite, if not then separate. If the marriage bond has ended, the husband needs to write a "Letter of Divorce" to his wife, saying "We part ways amicably, each living happily".

  Before you even started writing, your wife has already written something like this.

  Shaking his head repeatedly, Yu Feng hastily stuffed the letter back into the doctor's hand: "Please forgive me, madam!"

  Even if he doesn't know what's on your mind now, sending this over will definitely not end well for him.

  "I've written it all out, can't you just give me a little?" Wai Yu said, "If I don't take this, I'll be punished, and your master might also get implicated."

  Looking at her with a complex expression, Yu Feng said: "You'd better involve Master."

  She looked at him with a foolish expression, and Huai Yu thought of persuading him again, when she heard the sound of footsteps outside.

  "Second Mistress?" Yu Feng turned his head and saw the person who came, shouting in surprise.

  Xu Chunian nodded gently towards him and walked over to stand between the two prison cells, saying in a low voice: "I've come to deliver food."

  Xu Xian's cell was still empty, and it wasn't clear where she had gone. Huai Yu looked around, then beckoned to her: "You come here first."

  "Alright." Seeing her expression, Xu Chunye was worried and put down the food box, wanting to speak but hesitating. He turned his head towards Yu Feng and said, "My wife and I have something to discuss, could you please leave us alone for a moment?"

  The nurse beside her was overjoyed and grabbed the medicine box to run out. Yufeng hesitated for a moment, then obediently retreated as well.

  Watching them disappear around the corner of the prison cell, Xu Chuyan turned back, opened the food box, and took out two large bowls of supplementary soup.

  "This..." Huai Yu smelled that strong sea cucumber flavor and looked at Xu Chuyan with some surprise, "Second Aunt, why did you prepare this for me?"

  The four of them were alone, and Xu Chuchu looked at her and said: "Your body will be better if you eat this."

  Sea cucumber is beneficial for pregnant women and nourishes the blood.

  "How did you know?" Hua Yu's eyes widened, "What about the others in the Jiang household..."

  "Don't be anxious." Xuchu pressed down on her, "Apart from me and Qiji, no one else knows. I also only guessed it after seeing the thirteen taibao she made for you."

  For a period of time she had wanted to have a child with Jiang Shen, so she was very familiar with these fertility drugs.

  "I came just to ask you, what are you planning to do?" Xu Chuyan said, "If the emperor finds out that you're pregnant, he might find a way to save your life."

  "I have my own arrangements, Second Sister-in-law doesn't need to worry." Knowing she hadn't said anything, Huai Yu let out a big sigh of relief and took the bowl from her to drink.

  Xu Zhuni didn't know what arrangements she had. She just felt that it was a pity to bring the child in her belly to the Yellow Springs together, and her eyes were filled with melancholy.

  To be honest, Li Huaiyu didn't like drinking tonic medicine, but for the sake of Bai Sisi's frail body, she forced herself to drink three bowls, trying hard to suppress her urge to vomit, and lay back in bed to calm herself down.

  "Since Second Sister-in-law has come, why don't you help me out?" she said.

  Xu Chu nodded: "Just say it."

  He pulled her over, and Hua Yu leaned in close to her ear, whispering softly for a long time.

  "I know it's hard for you," she said, "but this is something only you can do."

  Xu Chuyi's eyes widened in shock, staring blankly at her: "Can it be done?"

  "I can." Hua Yu nodded seriously.

  It's almost September 9th, Zi Yang Jun still doesn't relax his mouth to plead for the remaining party of Dan Yang, Li Huailin stands under the corridor with a cloak, narrowing his eyes to look at the eaves of the distant hall.

  "All methods have been tried, who would have thought that you would be so heartless." Qi Han said helplessly, "In my humble opinion, Your Majesty must have noticed something and thus became cautious."

  "It won't work." Li Huailian shook his head, "That person, as long as he has enough evidence in his hands, will definitely help Xu Xian and the others to plead guilty. He can't bear to sacrifice so many lives."

  "But evidence..." Qi Han shook his head, "Can't give it."

  "With me around, what are you afraid of?" Li Huailian said, "Even if the crime on your head is clear, can't I still keep you safe and sound?"

  Upon hearing this, Qi Han composed himself and asked with clasped hands: "May I ask what Your Majesty means by this?"

  "One can't put wolf skin on a child."

  Playing emotional cards with him has no effect at all, so let's talk about facts that he likes.

  On the day of the turmoil in the imperial study, it was not only Xu Xian who arbitrarily mobilized the Imperial Guards, but also Taiwei Cui Jing. In order to lure Princess Changping into a trap, he created a false impression that Prince Ziyang was trapped, and on that day, he mobilized more than 1,000 guards in the imperial palace without an imperial edict in his hand.

  Will Jiang Xuanjin take such a big bait?

  Bite!

  On the second day, at dawn, Zi Yang directly went to report, presenting the oral confession of the palace guards and the records of the imperial prohibition, accusing Ta Wei Si Tu Jing of secretly mobilizing troops and plotting rebellion!

  Li Huailian was a bit stunned, he asked Qi Han for evidence, in order to let Zi Yangjun know that someone had indeed been designing a trap on that day, so that he could take the opportunity to plead injustice for the remaining party of Danyang.

  As a result, he actually bypassed the case of treason and directly pulled down Si Tu Jing together with him?

  "Governor Sito, why are you deploying troops? There must be a reason?" he hastily said.

  Situ Jing knelt on the ground, raised his head and wanted to argue, but Jiang Xuanjin spoke up: "Within the palace, mobilizing troops without orders is considered treason. General Xu did so, and Situ Gong will not be an exception. If everyone says there's a reason, what's left of national law?"

  Li Huailian was taken aback, but Situ Jing was annoyed: "You're not pulling the wool over my eyes, old man, you just want to plead for General Xu!"

  "No." Jiang Xuanjin took out a folded paper from his sleeve and presented it with both hands, "I was just about to ask Your Majesty to determine the punishment for the case of treason. Xu Xian is the main culprit, Yun Lengqing and Han Xiao are accomplices, mobilizing troops, their crime deserves death. There are also people involved in this matter, I have clearly stated their crimes and responsibilities, please take a look, Your Majesty."

  The eunuch hastily presented the folded paper, Li Huairan looked at it and his face turned very ugly.

  Lost the chicken and got a handful of rice instead.

  On the long scroll, the name of Bai Zhiyi was written in the center, stating the crime he committed. However, due to insufficient evidence of his association with Xu Xian and others, it is requested that he be summoned to determine how to deal with him.

  He's really generous!

  With a hint of annoyance, Li Huailian folded his hands and forced a smile: "Your Majesty has worked hard on this case. If it can be closed, I will also be able to sleep soundly for a few nights."

  Having said that, he stood up and said: "If there is nothing else, let's end the court session."

  "Your Majesty." Jiang Xuanjin stepped forward and said, "I made a mistake on the memorial I presented earlier, omitting the title of 'Grand Commandant'. I hope that when Your Majesty responds to it, you will add it at the same time."

  He paused in his tracks, and Li Huailian said without turning back: "This matter, I will carefully consider."

  It's hard to say what will come of it after careful consideration.

  Situ Jing let out a long sigh of relief, and after the emperor left, he got up from the ground, glanced at Jiang Xuanzhen, with a hint of complacency on his face.

  Does he really think that the one sitting on the throne is still the emperor who listens to whatever he says? Want to bring him down? He's the powerful General-in-Chief!

  Jiang Xuanjin calmly met his gaze, and after the officials behind him had all gone out, he beckoned to the imperial guards on both sides.

  The forbidden army took orders and immediately pressed Sutu Jing back onto the ground.

  "What are you doing?" Cai Tuo Jing exclaimed in shock and struggled to get up, "Subordinates offending their superiors, is this not a rebellion?"

  "Take him to the Heavenly Prison and await further instructions." As if he hadn't heard his words, Jiang Xuanjin gave the order.

  With a fierce glare, Situ Jing loudly shouted: "I am the Grand Commandant, on what grounds are you detaining me?!"

  He had just finished shouting when his mouth was covered by someone.

  Outside, the civil and military officials heard a commotion and turned their heads to see Cai Yan being escorted away by the palace guards, his old face red with rage.

  Zi Han saw him and frowned, thinking of going forward, but when he looked at Jiang Xuanjin's face, he stopped in his tracks.

  Your Majesty does not argue with Sītú Jìng, but wants to make peace. However, Zǐyáng Jun is determined to argue, and no one can persuade him otherwise. Even if Sītú Jìng were the Commander-in-Chief, with a legitimate reason to apprehend him, he would still be able to escape.

  What shocked him even more was that there were so many imperial guards in the palace who listened to Zi Yang Jun's orders.

  That token of authority must be retrieved as soon as possible.

  The case of treason was settled, and Xu Xian and others were all beheaded after autumn.

  Unable to capture Zi Yang Jun, Li Huailian went to find Li Huaiyu. In the dimly lit interrogation room, Li Huaiyu knelt quietly on the ground and said in a low voice: "As long as Your Majesty allows Xu Xian and others to leave the capital, the military token will be presented naturally."

  What's the big deal about leaving Beijing? As long as he is still in Northern Wei, he can always find people.

  "In his heart, he thought, but on his face, it was a pure and innocent look: "The Empress has many means, I'm a bit afraid."

  "Huai Yu smiled lightly: 'Your Majesty, what are you afraid of? From start to finish, I've never thought of harming you, no matter how ruthless I was to others.'"

  "Even if it's another time to die at my hands, wouldn't imperial sister blame me?" Li Huailian lowered his eyes.

  How can she not be resentful? She's not a fool, being deceived and wronged to this extent, should she still thank him?

  Her hands slightly clenched, she silently held onto the jade pendant.

  As expected by her, Li Huailian turned his head and said: "As the Empress Dowager wishes, tomorrow on Chongyang Festival, I will not let Zi Yang Jun send you off again."

  I will personally appear in front of the ancestral temple and watch your soul scatter.