"I have been ordered to investigate the assassin." Hu Biao, the Zhonglang General of the Tiger Guards, stood at the front and bowed to him, "Please cooperate with us, Second Master."

  "An assassin?" Jiang Shen was perplexed, "This is Zi Yang Juns residence."

  "Some people accused Your Majesty of being stabbed near the Jiang Mansion yesterday." Yi said, "The Lord of the Court ordered a thorough investigation of the Jiang Mansion and asked you to go to the Court with others involved in the case for questioning."

  "What?!" Jiang Shen was startled and jumped up, while Cheng Xiao and Yu Feng also changed their expressions and stepped forward in a defensive posture.

  "You have made great contributions in protecting the emperors carriage, but you are still recovering from your serious injuries. Now you want to take him to the Court of Judicial Review?" Jiang Sheng furrowed his brow, somewhat annoyed, "What kind of reasoning is this?"

  Yi Yan lowered his head with difficulty: "Your humble servant is just following orders."

  "By order? Liu Yunlie? Jiang Shen stretched out his hand: Where is the arrest warrant?"

  The Jiang Mansion is an official residence, and to search or apprehend someone requires at least a warrant from the Minister of Justice. However, Yi Yong was unable to produce one, saying only: "The matter has arisen suddenly, several elderly ministers are already waiting at the Ministers mansion, please dont obstruct us, Second Master."

  Having said that, he waved his hand back and forth, and countless yamen runners holding torches rushed in.

  Riding the wind and taking advantage of the void, Jiang was forced to retreat step by step. His face cold with anger, he shouted: "This is a case of subordinates offending their superiors!"

  Seemingly unaware of the surroundings, his eyes were fixed on the main buildings gate, using the horizontal scabbard to block the incoming long sword, and he took a big step forward, about to kick.

  However, before his foot had reached it, the intricately carved gate opened by itself.

  Jiang Xuanjins face was pale, wearing a light blue undergarment, with a cyan-colored cloak draped over it. His slender fingers grasped the door cord, and he raised his eyes coldly to look at him.

  He was startled and subconsciously took two steps back, cupping his hands together in respect: "Your Highness!"

  "Third brother!" Jiang Shen hastily came to support him, "Your injury..."

  Without his support, Jiang Xuanjin stepped out on his own and stood upright in front of Yi Yan, asking him in a deep voice: "What do you want to do?"

  "Your Excellency, this is Lord Lius order." Yi Yong was a bit flustered. "Im just following orders, and at present, Minister Qi and Lord Lin are waiting for you at the Tribunal!"

  "This king is asking you: bringing people to storm the Jiang manor, what do you intend to do?" Jiang Xuanjin lowered his eyes, and his tone suddenly turned cold.

  His body stiffened, and his eyes darted back and forth, as if he too had realized that his actions were unjust. He hesitated for a moment, then awkwardly lifted the armor in front of him and knelt down.

  "It is I who have been presumptuous; I beg your pardon, sir!"

  He glanced up at the torches filling the courtyard, and Jiang Xuanjin slightly closed his eyes, casting a glance at Cheng Xiao beside him.

  Taking advantage of the opportunity, he quickly left the ink house to check on other places in Jiang Fu. In the end, he returned and reported: "The old master has been disturbed and has gotten up. The eldest son and the young master have followed them to the Court of Judicial Review."

  His eyes sank, Jiang Xuanjin clenched his fists and stepped out.

  "Third brother!" Jiang Shen was very anxious, "How can you still mess around like this? The fever just broke!"

  "If I dont go, these people will probably take Father to the yamen as well." Jiang Xuanjin sneered, "At this late hour with such a big commotion, Id like to see what Liu Yunlie wants to do!"

  Wherever he stepped, the yamen runners holding torches retreated one after another, from the main gate to the entrance of the Ink Mansion. No one dared to go up and press him, nor did anyone dare to make a sound.

  Yi Xiang wiped away cold sweat as he followed behind, his heart slightly regretful. The current Zi Yang Jun was obviously very weak and powerless, should be easy to handle. How could he be so useless, just meeting his eyes made his legs feel weak?

  Outside the mansion, the night was as black as ink. From the brightly lit mansion, it looked like a monsters open mouth. Jiang Xuanjin coughed lightly and stood at the door, turning his head to look at Cheng Xu: "Stop looking for her."

  Then he lifted his foot and stepped out.

  Yi Xiang looked at Cheng Xu with a puzzled expression, thinking that Jiang Xuanjin was saying some sort of secret code or password. But after listening to it, Cheng Xu just let out a long sigh.

  What does this mean? Its easy to understand now.

  The Temple of Justice sent people to surround Jiangs mansion in the middle of the night, and Zi Yang Jun was taken away along with the General of the Cavalry and others.

  The next morning, the news spread like wings throughout Kyoto, and the people were in an uproar, shocked and bewildered. If it had been someone else who was arrested, that would have been one thing - after all, not many officials are clean - but how could they possibly arrest someone from the Jiang household? The people who came out of the Jiang household, from the Purple Sun Duke down to the lowliest official, were all renowned for their integrity and honesty!

  There were also rumors in the imperial court, but somehow, after just two sentences, no one mentioned it again. Those who should attend court attended court, and those who should make reports made reports, as if nothing had happened.

  Lu Jingxing fanned himself and smiled: "The water in this ditch is deep, the common people cant understand it at all."

  Hua Yu leaned against the headboard, pinched her nose and drank a bowl of medicine, bitter to the point where her face was scrunched up: "Whats not clear? Whoever can guarantee Jiang Fus safety will go to the yamen, it must be because of the emperors assassination attempt."

  "Is this all right?" Lu Jingxing hummed lightly and shook his head, saying, "At least Zi Yangjun has made some contributions to the escort."

  Isnt it a meritorious service as an escort? Thinking of the wounds on his body, Li Huaiyu furrowed her brow and got out of bed.

  "What are you doing?" The fan was held up in front of her, and Lu Jinghang said irritably, "Your body isnt fully recovered yet!"

  "This matter is suspicious." Huai Yu pinched his fan bone and raised his eyes, "I clearly pleaded with Huai Lin, with his temperament, he would never make a big deal out of the assassination attempt. Now that things have turned out this way, its definitely someone intentionally stirring up trouble, trying to use this incident to frame the Jiang family."

  Nodding suddenly, Lu Jing said: "Thats just right, the Jiang family is being questioned for their crimes, you take this opportunity to ask for a divorce letter, from now on, you can live freely and no longer suffer any grievances."

  Without thinking, she kicked him and Li Huaiyu angrily said: "What time is it now and youre still joking? Cant you use your brain? Jiang Xuanjin has been standing in the court for many years, have you ever seen anyone deliberately targeting him?"

  Lu Jinghang looked at her with a complex expression.

  "...except me!" Bai gave him a glance, Huai Yu hummed lightly, "Im different, special circumstances! But look at the others, didnt they always listen to and obey Purple Yangs words in the past, following his lead? Whats going on now? How come theyre suddenly at odds with the Jiang Manor?"

  It seems like theres something wrong with this, Lu Jinghang narrowed his eyes: "Has he offended someone recently?"

  "One Li Gongxun, one Liang Sixian, both have already lost their original official positions and have no power. Even if Liang Sixian has many disciples, not one of them can shake Jiang Xuanjin." Li Huaiyu said, "But there is still one thing, he is doing it, and will offend people."

  "What?"

  Holding out his hand and pointing at himself, Huai Yu said: "Investigate Si Ma Xus case."

  As for Li and Liang, they can be said to have acted according to the law. But what about Sima Xus case? It is contrary to Ziyang Juns previous behavior and stance, and it can even be said that he has become an enemy of more than half of the people in the court. Although not many people know that he is investigating, there must be someone who knows.

  "So youre saying...?" Lu Jinghang furrowed his brow. "Is it the person who wanted to harm you before, now turning their attention to Jiang Xuanjin?"

  "Thats right." Huai Yu nodded, "That person must have hated me to the extreme, so when Jiang Xuanjin helped him deal with me, he helped him with all his might. But once Jiang Xuanjin realized he had wronged someone and wanted to turn back and investigate this matter carefully, that person didnt hesitate to turn around and deal with Jiang Xuanjin."

  In other words, as long as we find out who made things difficult for Jiang Xuanjin this time, we can basically figure out who was behind her back then.

  "I understand." Lu Jinghang nodded and glanced at her again, "But what can you do now?"

  "Why dont you go out and get a better understanding of the situation first?" Wai Yu touched his forehead with his hand, "After eating so many things, I think Im fine now. If youre still worried, why not come with me?"

  Lu Jinghang sneered, fanning himself and said disdainfully: "Im the number one merchant in Kyoto, with so many things to attend to every day. Can I afford to idle around with you?"

  After a stick of incense had burned out, the illustrious first merchant of Kyoto reluctantly followed others in wandering aimlessly on the streets.

  Look, there is an imperial edict on the bulletin board next to it. Li Huaiyus eyes lit up and he hurriedly ran over to tiptoe and look.

  "A handsome reward for capturing the assassin? A heavy bounty for any clues?" At this, she burst out laughing.

  There is no portrait of the assassin, nor any distinctive clothing features of the person who was stabbed. Simply posting such a notice is equivalent to holding silver and shouting to the common people: Come and make false accusations! As long as you say something that satisfies me, the silver will be yours!

  No wonder they were able to capture people at Jiang Fus place so quickly. This kind of "human evidence" isnt something you can grab a handful of, is it?

  She shook her head and reached out to take down the notice.

  "What are you doing?" Lu Jinghang frowned and stopped her, "Is the imperial edict something that can be casually torn down?"

  "I also have a clue!" Hua Yu blinked, "Why cant we uncover it if theres a clue?"

  Pinching the fan and tapping it on her forehead, Lu Jinghang said: "Take off your veil and go to the yamen, what if they find out youre the third madam of the Jiang family, wont they detain you together?"

  "Detain her then." Detaining her would be just right, letting her see what happens in the yamen.

  Lu Jinghang obviously didnt understand her motives, thinking she just wanted to see Jiang Xuanjin, and with a flick of his phoenix eyes, he rebuked: "Are you infatuated with him or what?"

  "Who was mesmerized?" Li Huaiyu rolled her eyes, "You didnt see how he glared at me back then, who would be mesmerized by him?"

  "So you..."

  "Dont worry about it." Huai Yu waved his hand at him, while going to take down the notice, saying: "Im a person whos hard to fool, right now there are more important things to attend to, I dont care whether hes dead or alive..."

  The words were not finished, the imperial edict was lifted, and a painting appeared on the wall behind.

  That painting is quite rough, with two small figures on it, one tall and one short. The taller one is bowing his head to the shorter one, and next to them in the sky are a few brushstrokes that resemble fireworks, looking very familiar.

  "Whats this?" A bystander saw it and said with disdain, "In these times, why is everything stuck on the wall!"

  "Its not just here, there are still a lot on the streets over there." Another person sighed, "It seems to be posted by a wealthy family, but I dont know what its for, cant understand it."

  Holding the jade in a daze, staring at the painting with blinking eyes, and stretching out her hand to take it down.

  "Whats this for?" Lu Jinghang frowned, "Its as ugly as your painting."

  “……”

  Taking a deep look at him, Li Huaiyu gritted his teeth and said, "This is what I painted."

  "What?" Lu Jinghang was choked for a moment, looking at her eyes suddenly strange, and after a silence, he said: "Isnt it enough to poison me? What did the people of Kyoto do wrong?"

  A loud slap landed on his back, and Huai Yu angrily said: "I drew it, but I didnt post it!"

  "Who else can appreciate this painting besides you?"

  "Whats it to you!" She folded up the painting and put it in her sleeve pocket, and with a hint of annoyance, said: "Im going to the yamen, you go back by yourself."

  "Ancestor, with this appearance of yours, can I feel at ease letting you go to the yamen alone?" Lu Jinghang was too lazy to even roll his eyes, waving his hand for Zhao Cai to hurry over with the horse carriage, and then he picked him up and stuffed him into the carriage.

  Li Huaiyu frowned: "Im going to follow up on a lead, what are you doing following me?"

  "Isnt there a reward?" Lu Jinghang fanned himself and said with a smile, "Later youll get the clue, then your identity will be exposed and youll be locked up in prison. Ill help you collect the reward. Who knows if you cant get out, I can also bribe the prison guards to let you have a good meal."

  "Get out!" Hua Yu kicked him, "Cant you say something nice?"

  He dodged her attack nimbly and smiled for a while before becoming serious, saying: "When necessary, have someone send word to me, Ill be waiting outside."

  "Good." She nodded heavily.

  There were many people holding imperial edicts at the entrance of the Court of Judicial Review, and the bailiffs were impatiently selecting people to send in, feeling that this task was really boring. Just as they were yawning, a plump house slave suddenly appeared in front of them.

  "Officer, I have someone here who wants to come in and talk." Zhao Cai came up and grasped his hand, calmly slipping a silver ingot into it.

  The official took a glance and his eyes lit up immediately. Smiling, he called out to the person behind him: "Please come in, madam."

  Hua Yu wiped her face and looked back at the horse carriage not far away with a complicated expression.

  Lu Jinghang leaned against the carriage door, fanning himself with a fan, looking elegant and refined. When he noticed her gaze, he raised his chin and gave her an arrogant look.

  You silly boy, the amount of yuanbao youve received is more than the reward money, and youre still pleased with yourself? Hua Yu shook her head and followed the yamen runner inside.

  The guards at the gate of the Ministry of Justice were much stricter than before, and you could see a yamen runner holding a long spear every ten steps. However, the person who led her was to a side hall, where only a small official sat on the main seat.

  "Is this also a clue?" The man didnt even lift his head, "Speak."

  Hua Yu stood before him, smiling and saying: "I saw the assassin, just near Chongde Street, fiercely attacking a person wearing dark yellow clothes."

  The official was taken aback, his pen still in mid-air, and waved his hand, saying: "Alright, alright, next one."

  "Hey, wait a minute." Huai Yu curiously tiptoed to take a look at the rice paper placed in front of him, "Is this my confession or did you really see the assassins confession? Dont you remember?"

  "The person before you has already mentioned this." The official replied perfunctorily, "What needs to be recorded has been recorded, no need to repeat."

  "How could it be?" Huai Yu asked with a surprised expression, "At that time, there was no one around, its impossible for someone to have said the same thing as me."

  She can even tell the color of the clothes on the statue, and if Chongde Street is hers to make up, shouldnt she be taken seriously? How can it be so perfunctory?

  The official raised his head impatiently: "If you say its done, then its done. Whats with all these words?"

  As soon as he finished speaking, the officials eyes fell on the lady in front of him, who was dressed with elegance. The officials heart skipped a beat, and his eyes suddenly showed some unease and vigilance.

  With a turn of her jade-like eyes, she smiled and said: "Sir is indeed wise, two sentences cant fool me. To be honest, I saw the assassins at the entrance of the Jiang Mansion, there were many people."

  The official finally relaxed his expression and stood up, saying: "Why didnt you tell the truth earlier? Did you really see it?"

  Hua Yu nodded repeatedly: "They used bows and arrows to hurt people, and I saw a assassin-like figure with a mole on his face!"

  "Oh?" Hearing her say it in such detail, the official was overjoyed and hastily turned to the nearby bailiff, saying "Quickly go inform the superior, theres new testimony!"

  "Yes!" The bailiff responded and left.

  Liu Yunlie did not ascend the hall, and the three dukes and several elderly officials were seated in the tea pavilion. Jiang Xuanjin sat in the main seat, calmly listening to their debate.

  "Where did those testimonies come from? Saying that they saw Your Majesty being stabbed near Jiang Fu? The common peoples nonsense for the sake of silver is also taken as evidence, its simply absurd!" Yun Lianqing was slightly angry.

  Liu Yunlie looked at him several times, frowned and said: "Lord Yun, how can you be certain that the common people are lying? You werent present at the time either."

  "This imperial edict is unfair." Yun Lianqing said, "If you dont believe me, Your Majesty can ask two witnesses to come and ask, and only ask what clothes the emperor was wearing and what hair accessories he was wearing when he was assassinated. See if they can answer correctly?"

  "At that time, the situation was so urgent, who could notice those?"

  "This old man thinks that even if Your Majesty was assassinated at the gate of Jiangs mansion, what can be done? Bai De spoke again, "Ziyang has already done his best to protect you, why should he be questioned by Jiang?"

  "Be careful what you say, Lord Bai." The newly appointed Prime Minister Qi said with a hint of caution, "You are now related to the Jiang family by marriage, but when it comes to handling cases, we must avoid any appearance of impropriety. Its best if you dont speak up."

  "Is that still a trial?" Han Xiao sneered beside him, "Shouldnt we bring the case to court and interrogate Zi Yang under guard?"

  These words were somewhat sharp, Liu Yunlie looked at Jiang Xuanjin and shook his head: "You are still recovering from a serious injury, how can you be treated like this?"

  "Does the Lord know that Your Highness is seriously injured?" Yun Lianqing said, "The person who protected the emperor and had merit was instead detained here to be questioned for a crime, I dont know how many loyal hearts are chilled by this."

  "You have made great contributions to the protection of the emperor, and no one has denied this fact." Liu Yunlie sighed, "If Your Majesty were unharmed, the various officials would not need to jointly petition for a imperial edict. But now that Your Majesty is seriously injured, the Jiang family cannot shirk its responsibility."

  "The assassin wasnt from Jiangs household, so why should Jiang be blamed? Didnt they do everything they were supposed to?" Han Xiao was puzzled.

  Everyone fell silent, exchanging glances with each other.

  Is the assassin from Jiangs residence or not, who can be certain? It is precisely because no one knows where the assassin came from that everyone suspects Ziyang Jun of having a rebellious heart and invited him here first.

  "Wait!" Just as they were at an impasse, someone came to report from the doorway, "A new witness has arrived."

  "Bring it in." Liu Yunlie beckoned with his hand.

  Everyone in the hall looked towards the door, but Jiang Xuanjin was completely uninterested, his eyes cast down. The wound hurt a lot, he clenched his fist against his lips and coughed lightly.

  However, after just two coughs, there were several gasps around him, and Bai Dezhongs tea was not stable, and it spilled onto the table with a tilt.

  Why was he so excited? Jiang Xuanjin didnt understand and looked up at the door.

  Someone stepped across the threshold, a new cheongsam skirt sweeping over the doorstep, slender and elegant in figure, dignified in demeanor. With another lift of her head, her amber-colored eyes scanned in his direction, the corners of her eyes curving into a smile that resembled a crescent moon.

  "She has seen all of you gentlemen." She stepped forward and bowed.

  Yun Lianqing and Han Xiao were stunned, Liu Yunlie and Bai Dechong furrowed their brows, only Qi Chengxiang who had never seen White Fourth before couldnt help but laugh: "The witness is actually a woman?"

  "Yes." Li Huaiyu raised her head and said calmly, "When Your Majesty was stabbed, I was nearby."

  Jiang Xuanjin couldnt help it and started coughing repeatedly.

  "Is that so?" Chancellor Qi sensed something was off and swept a glance at the expressions of the people in the hall, asking uncertainly, "Does everyone know this lady?"

  Bai Des eyebrows furrowed deeply and his eyes widened in anger as he jumped up and rebuked: "What are you doing here?"

  Its been a long time since he yelled at her like that, and Li Huaiyu actually felt a bit close to him, smiling and saying, "Come and bear witness."

  "As the wife of the lord, you are a member of the Jiang family yourself. How can you be a witness to this matter?" said Liu Yunlie with a stern face.

  Your wife? Qi Chengxiang was startled and turned his head to look at Jiang Xuanyin.

  His already pale lips turned even whiter than paper at the appearance of this person in front of him. Jiang Xuanjin raised his eyes to look at the person in front, his gaze sharp and piercing.

  What nonsense! —— This was what Li Huaiyu read from his eyes.

  She pouted and turned her head away from him, staring only at Liu Yunlie: "The master hasnt asked me what I came to testify about yet."

  What else can be done? Liu Yunlie looked at her with disapproval: "No need to ask anymore?"

  "Its necessary." Huai Yu nodded solemnly, "This matter is quite serious, and since all the seniors are present now, I must give my testimony carefully."

  Everyone knows her identity now, who would still take the testimony of exoneration for Jiang Fu seriously? Liu Yunlie sneered and raised an eyebrow: "Madam insists on proving it, then prove it, what do you want to prove?"

  Li Huaiyu smiled, turned around and faced him, saying word by word: "I want to testify that the court officials are colluding with each other, bullying the common people, using false testimony to frame Ziyang Jun, making you suffer injustice and chilling the hearts of loyal ministers!"

  As soon as this was said, Liu Yunlie slapped the table and stood up: "How dare you!"

  "Whats going on?" Hua Yu raised an eyebrow. "The gate of the Court of Judicial Review is wide open, with a sign that says Mirror hung high, where one can report to those above, yet it seems that no one can be reported to oneself?"

  "Zhu Qi." Bai De furrowed his brow, "What nonsense are you talking about? How could the Court of Judicial Review do such things?"

  "Whether Ive done it or not, cant we just let others verify?" She smiled. "Just now when I entered the door, I said there was a clue about the assassin, and even mentioned Your Majestys attire, but the officials in the mansion didnt remember at all, and even wanted to drive me away. It wasnt until I said that the assassination attempt on Your Majesty occurred near Jiangs residence that he turned around to relay my message."

  "May I ask, Lord Liu, what kind of reasoning is this?"

  Are you collecting evidence of the assassination attempt on His Majesty near Jiangs residence? Yunlan Qing furrowed her brow: "If what Madam is saying is true, then Lord Liu, you should give an explanation to Prince Ziyang."

  "Yes, this is how its done... Who has ever seen such a thing?" Minister Qi also furrowed his brow.

  Liu Yunlies face changed color as he listened, and he stood up in confusion: "How could such a thing happen?"

  "Is this gentleman being kept in the dark?" Hua Yu raised an eyebrow.

  "I really didnt know the governors office had such a practice." Liu Yunlie frowned, "Before, all the interrogations were conducted by me personally. After obtaining the confession and discussing it with several seniors, I then had someone invite you to come over."

  "Has Your Majesty ever thought about it?" Li Huaiyu said, "The official road near the Jiang Mansion has always been less crowded. If Your Majesty really was stabbed in that area, how many people could have seen it?"

  Liu Yunlie said: "There will always be someone who coincidentally..."

  "What if it wasnt?" She sneered coldly, "Wouldnt the adults be using silver to buy false accusations and frame Prince Zi Yang? Am I wrong in saying this?"

  No matter how you look at it, the area around Jiangfu is more likely to be deserted.

  Yi Yang couldnt help but step forward and cup his hands, saying: "What you said, milady, makes sense, but at most it can only prove that His Majesty wasnt ambushed near the Jiang residence. However, since Zi Yang Jun was guarding him at the time, yet still allowed His Majesty to be severely injured, doesnt that imply dereliction of duty?"

  "Speaking of which, Id like to ask the Hu Biao Zhong Lang Jiang. "Hua Yu turned her head to look at him, "Guarding His Majesty is your responsibility, isnt it? His Majesty has left the palace and gone out, where are you?"

  Yi Huan was taken aback and hastily said: "At that time, Your Majesty did not allow anyone to follow."

  "Your Majesty doesnt allow it, so you really wont follow?" Li Huaiyu narrowed her eyes. "This is dereliction of duty! If not for Zi Yang Jun being here, if Your Majesty had any accidents, could your whole familys lives be compensated? Instead of thanking him sincerely, you blame him for not protecting Your Majesty from harm in the midst of swords and shadows?"

  "I...". Yi Yang wanted to argue again, but when he saw the adults around him casting blaming glances at him, he was startled and immediately lowered his head, not daring to make another sound.

  Li Huaiyu swept a glance around the room and said, "As for how the Emperor treats people, all of you should have an idea after so many years. The palace is where the Emperor wants to go out, and the person was saved by the Emperor himself. Whether its the cause or the effect, it cant be blamed on the Jiang family!"

  These words are reasonable and well-founded, even though they come from a womans mouth. Some people in the hall nodded and said, "Indeed it is so."

  "It makes sense." Han Xiao also agreed, but while agreeing, he couldnt help but take a few more glances at the lady.

  This momentum, so familiar...

  Bai Dezhong was about to scold her, but after listening to her finish speaking, he thought for a moment and nodded in agreement: "I really dont understand how this matter would implicate the Jiang Manor."

  Prime Minister Qi merely stroked his beard and smiled: "Your Majesty has married a very formidable wife indeed."

  "Its too kind of you." Kneeling down and bowing, Huaiyu looked at Liu Yunlie and asked, "What does milord think?"

  Liu Yunlie was quite helpless: "Today I invited you to come over, it wasnt my idea as the official, but rather a decision made by all of you senior ministers. How is it that Im still being treated like an outsider?"

  Wasnt it his idea? Li Huaiyu thought for a moment, and indeed, this person had no reason to be at odds with Jiang Xuanjin. Even if there were some unpleasantness before, given his temperament, he wouldnt go so far as to bear grudges and seek revenge.

  Then who else is here? Hua Yu raised her eyes and took a peek.

  Zhi Han was an old minister, originally the Shangshu Ling, and when the position of Chancellor became vacant, he filled it. Behind him sat the silent Taichang Qing, also an old minister, and next to him Lin Zhao Ying didnt need to be mentioned, with a big handful of white whiskers.

  These people were stubbornly loyal to the Emperor.

  After a moment of consideration, Huai Yu said: "Since all the adults also believe in Jun Shang, shouldnt we let him return to the manor to continue recovering from his injuries?"

  Its definitely impossible. Liu Yunlie shook his head: "There is a wing room in the mansion, it has been prepared for you, Your Highness can rest and recover here."

  Is this a disguised house arrest? Li Huaiyu furrowed her brow, thinking that these people must have gone mad. Its fine to be on guard against anyone, but why are they even being cautious of Jiang Xuanjin?

  She wanted to say a couple more sentences, however, Jiang Xuanjin calmly accepted it.

  "Since everything is ready, then Ill trouble you." He coughed lightly and said, "Im not feeling well myself, so Ill have to trouble all of you to investigate the assassin further."

  Everyone stood up and bowed their hands: "Take care of yourself on your journey."

  Hua Yu couldnt help but glare at him - as a leader who held military power in his hands, how could he be so soft-spoken?

  Jiang Xuanjin walked over with an expressionless face, reached out and grabbed her wrist, pulling her outside. Huaiyu struggled twice but couldnt break free.

  "Hey." She gritted her teeth and said in a low voice, "Dont you find me disgusting? Why are you still touching me?"

  His hand tightened around her wrist, Jiang Xuanjin didnt even look at her as he led her out of the teahouse. It wasnt until they followed the bailiff into a side room that he let go of her.

  The door closed, and Hua Yu stepped back two steps, rubbing her wrist as she looked at him: "You clearly know that these people intentionally left you here, but you dont think its a big deal?"

  "Whats the big deal?" He looked away and said lightly, "The Jiang family didnt make a mistake, at most theyll be implicated and blamed."

  Danyang is gone, the emperors foundation is still shallow. This Ziyang Jun, who has been assisting in governance for eight years, failed to protect Your Majesty and got you injured. Its also reasonable that people suspect he had ulterior motives.

  She looked at him steadily for a moment, then nodded: "In that case, Ill just consider it none of my business."

  Having said that, he stretched out his hand and was about to pull the door open.

  The door had just opened a crack when Jiang Xuanjin reached out and pushed it back.

  "Where do you want to go?" he asked.

  He didnt turn his head, but she could sense that he was standing right behind her. Huai Yu smiled lightly: "You dont want to see me, do you? So Ill hurry up and leave, lest I anger you."

  Jiang Xuanjin said coldly, "You havent made yourself clear."

  "Shouldnt you be clearer?" Yu Mei was puzzled, "Ive already said what I needed to say."

  "Its not you," he said, "its me."

  She paused for a moment, then turned around to face him: "What?"

  Jiang Xuanjins eyes drooped slightly, his long eyelashes casting a shadow under his eyes: "Where did you run off to?"

  She cut off her words and asked her again. Huai Yu snorted, leaning against the door with her arm crossed, and said with a sullen tone: "Where I went, you might not want to know."

  Jiang Xuanjin furrowed his brow, slightly annoyed: "Speak."

  "Lu Fu." she said.

  He slowly clenched his fists, tightened his jaw, and his eyes suddenly became sharp.

  "Not happy?" Hua Yu tilted her head and stared at him, "But it was you who drove me away, I had nowhere else to go, so naturally I would go to a friends place."

  "Friend?" Jiang Xuanjin sneered, "He didnt treat you as a friend."

  "As for sowing discord?" Hua Yu rolled her eyes.

  It wasnt to stir up trouble, but that day at the entrance of the Tribunals yamen, Lu Jinghang personally told him that he had never considered Bai Zhui as a friend. As for the latter half of the sentence, Jiang Xuanjin felt terrible every time he thought about it.

  "Keep away from him." he said in a low voice.

  "Holding jade lightly smiled: Leave him far away, and then? Waiting to be driven out of the house, and then die horizontally on the street?"

  "...Her entire being began to feel anxious, Jiang Xuanjin leaned against her, looking at the indifference and alienation on her face that he had never seen before, his heart tightened into a knot."

  "Youd better take a good rest." Huai Yu waved her hand, "Every time you talk to me, arent you always left gasping for breath? Think about your health and go lie down, Im leaving."

  "Do you still want to go?" He half-angrily and half-anxiously pursed his lips, firmly pressing against the door.

  Li Huaiyu looked puzzled: "Why am I staying here? To be a nuisance to you?"

  "Do you know Im angry? Why dont you coax me?" The fingers on the door handle tightened, he said irritably, "You clearly know how to coax."

  Three parts anger and seven parts coquetry in her words left Huaiyu stunned for a while.

  Is this... a wronged child who wants to eat candy?

  She looked up at him, tilted her head, reached out to touch his pale and cool face, and smiled: "Dont you remember? I coaxed you, but my hand was slapped away by you, it hurt a bit."

  His eyes fluttered slightly, Jiang Xuanjin pursed his lips and hesitated for a moment before reaching out to touch her hand.

  "Now you regret it? Its too late. Ive suffered and been heartbroken, holding onto it now wont make things better."

  "You..." Jiang Xuanjin frowned, "The one who clearly did something wrong first is you."

  "Yes, I was wrong, so Ill apologize and accept any punishment. Hua Yu nodded, "But your words were too harsh, what you did was extreme, it would make me sad too. I was thinking of ways to coax you back, but instead you wanted to divorce me."

  "No."

  "You think its not true, just a joke?" Hua Yu blinked, "But you said it out loud, and Ill take it seriously."

  She reached out and straightened his collar, smiling: "Do you want to apologize to me?"

  Is the high and mighty Zi Yang Jun apologizing to someone? Or is she doing it after shes done something wrong? Jiang Xuan Jin furrowed his brow, thinking that she was bullying people, his thin lips pursed tightly.

  She stared at him for a while, seeing that he didnt seem to want to speak up, so she shrugged and muttered: "Indeed, hes been pampered since childhood."

  This kind of temperament cant be changed, even if he knows hes wrong, he wont apologize or bow his head, and will always make others bow their heads to coax him. No matter how good-looking he is, its useless, hes too heartless.

  She shook her head and turned around to leave.

  However, as soon as he turned around, he was scooped up from behind and took a half step back, pressing into a warm embrace.

  "I didnt mean to fire you." Jiang Xuanjin buried his head and muffled against her forehead, "No."

  It felt like something had suddenly bumped into her heart, and her bones were a little numb. Hua Yu stiffened for a moment, blinked and asked: "What else?"

  "Jiang Yan, youre outside the mansion, I dont know."

  "Huh? Dont know? Hua Yus mouth twitched and she couldnt help but grit her teeth: "That little scoundrel!" Then she turned her head to ask: "What else?"

  Is there anything else? Jiang Xuanjin fell silent.

  "Are you having such a hard time apologizing?"

  "... " is quite difficult, completely unsure how to start, Jiang Xuanjin furrowed his brow, thought for a moment, turned the person in front of him over, and gently pecked at her mouth corner.

  Li Huaiyu really wanted to laugh, but she forced herself to keep a straight face and glare at him: "Thats it?"

  Otherwise, how would it be? Jiang Xuanjin wanted to say that she was being too forward, but as soon as her mouth opened, the man stretched out his hand and pulled her in, directly tiptoeing up to kiss her.

  Caught off guard, his teeth hadnt even closed yet when she burst in, he let out a low grunt and slightly furrowed his brow.

  Hua Yu didnt notice, thinking he was just shy, and leaned against his body, almost biting him. Jiang Xuanjin was stunned for a moment, but then smiled, letting her do as she pleased, only stretching out his hand to support her waist, so she wouldnt tire herself out.

  Hugging him tightly and rubbing her nose against his, she mumbled unclearly: "The smell on you is the same as in a Buddhist temple."

  Its just that, it seems a bit different, in the thick and elegant fragrance of sandalwood, there seems to be an additional sweet and fishy flavor. What is this flavor? Huai Yu thought for a moment, suddenly took a breath of cold air, and quickly let go of him.

  "Your wound!"

  "Its just occurred to me, isnt it a bit late?" He lowered his eyes to look at her, then bowed his head and kissed her.

  "Stop it!" With a sudden jolt in her heart, Li Huaiyu hastily pressed against his chest and unceremoniously helped him to the edge of the bed, lifting her head to look at his back.

  A large area of the blue undergarment was stained dark, and the smell of blood slowly seeped out through the clothes, the injury is severe.

  "Are... arent you in pain?" Li Huaiyu was shocked.

  Looking at her big apricot eyes, Jiang Xuanjin pursed his lips and said in a low voice: "It hurts."

  "Does pain still not stop you?" Yu Nu was furious, "You make me look like a beast!"

  Wasnt he originally quite a beast? Jiang Xuanjin shook his head, looking at her flustered and disheveled appearance, wanting to comfort her: He had suffered more severe injuries than this before, it was no big deal.

  However, before he could speak, the person in front of him said sorrowfully: "I was wrong, Ill go and ask them to call a doctor for you first, and later Ill do whatever it takes to make amends!"

  Hearing this, Jiang Xuanjin swallowed all his comfort and groaned painfully.

  Holding jade and standing by her horse, she lifts up her skirt to go look for someone.

  Lu Jingxing waited for a long time outside the government office, but there was no movement inside. He felt anxious and asked Zhao Cai to go ask someone what was going on. Who knew that the official would say: "The one who just went in is Juns wife, taking care of Jun Shang."

  Still taking care of it?

  He felt a sense of relief and suddenly opened his fan to fan himself vigorously: "This guy, 80% has forgotten to inform me again."

  Shes really getting on my nerves and I dont know what to do with her.

  "Should we go back first?" asked Zhao Cai.

  "Go back?" Squinting his phoenix eyes in thought, Lu Jinghang hooked a smile on his lips. "You go back first, Im going to deliver an invitation."

  He went to the gate of the Court of Judicial Review and handed in his visiting card. This was something that only this gentleman could do. With a resigned expression, he sat up in the carriage and watched as his master swayed back and forth into the main gate of the Court of Judicial Review before hurrying the carriage away.

  The doctor came over to reapply the medicine and bandage, Huai Yu stood beside him frowning as he watched, seeing his rough hands and feet, couldnt help but say: "Can you be a bit gentler?"

  "This... is already quite light, Your Highnesss wound is deep, no matter how you touch it, it will hurt."

  "It cant be allowed to hurt him so much!" Huai Yu looked around and asked, "Is there any Maobian powder?"

  "Thats not suitable, its a waste of brain power."

  "Whats to be done?" Hua Yu glared, thought for a moment, then rolled up her sleeve and stretched out her arm in front of Jiang Xuanjin. "Bite me!"

  Her snowy arm stretched out so generously, Jiang Xuanjin glanced at her sideways, his face darkening as he pushed it back: "Stop messing around!"

  "Doesnt it hurt?" She frowned.

  "Just bear with it," he said, "you just stay put and dont move around, thats helping out already."

  Holding jade in vain, she could only stand by and watch, just scratching her ears and cheeks, when she heard someone shouting "Zhu Qi" at the door.

  Who is Zhu Qi? Unfamiliar, Huai Yu continues to stare at the doctor bandaging.

  "Have you been kicked in the ears by a horse?" someone suddenly asked her in a low and mysterious tone.

  "Ah!" Scared, Li Huaiyu jumped up on the spot, covering her mouth and turning around to see Lu Jinghang smiling wryly at her, his fan tapping irregularly against his palm.

  Taking a deep breath, she gritted her teeth: "Lu Zhanggui, cant we have a good talk? Why scare people?"

  "I just called you, but you didnt respond."

  She thought for a moment and suddenly remembered that she seemed to have a name called "Zhu Qi", so she hurriedly smiled: "Do you have anything?"

  Jiang Xuanjin raised his eyes coldly and looked over.

  Feeling his gaze, Lu Jinghang didnt turn his head, staring at Li Huaiyu and said: "The promise you made to me, have you forgotten?"

  "An appointment? Hua Yu blinked her eyes and slapped her forehead: "Ah yeah, I actually forgot, how did you get in?"

  "I have to take one last look at you before I can rest assured."

  How dare you say such things in front of him? Jiang Xuanjin narrowed his eyes and glanced at Bai Zhen, who was actually a fool and didnt feel anything wrong, with a completely innocent face. However, the Lu Zhanggui beside her had ulterior motives, not to mention that he glanced at him casually, with a provocative gaze.

  Jiang Xuanjin let out a light snort and lowered his eyelids, muttering under his breath.

  Hua Yu hastily ran back to the bedside and asked: "Does it hurt?"

  "Mm." His long eyelashes drooped down and he responded weakly.

  Hua Yu turned her head and glared at the doctor: "Why are you getting heavier with your hands?"

  "......" This has already been wrapped in two layers, and Fang Cai Jun didnt have such a big reaction just now. Hes even more gentle with his hands now, so he shouldnt be having such a big reaction!

  Everyone was speechless, and the doctor said with a hint of embarrassment: "You came yourself?"

  Hua Yu frowned: "Im not a doctor."

  "Ah, Im coming." Stretching out his hand to insert the folding fan into his waist, Lu Jinghang smoothed out his sleeves and stepped forward, "Ill do the bandaging."

  "Really?" Huai Yu let out a relieved breath and made room for him.

  Jiang Xuanjins face sank as he said, "No need to bother."

  "Hey, no need to be polite with family!" Lu Jinghang smiled warmly, his face full of kindness, but as he leaned in closer, a hint of mischief flashed in his eyes, "Afraid itll hurt? Ill go easy on you."

  Jiang Xuanjin gritted his teeth, he stretched out his hand, and with the uninjured hand, he blocked, and between raising his hand and falling palm, several moves had already passed.

  "Dont move!" The doctor hastily shouted, "This side hasnt been bandaged yet, if you move again it will come apart!"

  "He wont wrap it." Jiang Xuanjin looked at Li Huaiyu, slightly furrowing his brow.

  Hua Yu was taken aback, leaned in to take a look, and then rolled her eyes at Lu Jingxing: "What are you messing around with?"

  "Who messed it up? Hes the one who made a move." Lu Jinghang hummed lightly, "The trick of suffering flesh is not used like this."

  "This trick of using human flesh, Lu Zhanggui wont mind using it once." Jiang Xuanying said, "Just give the order, and someone outside will bring the knife over."

  "Never mind, Lu is not worthy."

  Whats the commotion again? Li Huaiyu covered her own ears with her hands and glanced sideways at the doctor, signaling him to come and rescue her. The doctor had no choice but to push Fire Lei aside, carefully bandage Lu Jinghangs wound, then grab his medical box and run.

  Hua Yu didnt stop him either. Looking at Jiang Xuanjins wound that hadnt seeped blood yet, he slightly let out a breath of relief.

  "Is Mr. Lu planning to stay here?" Jiang Xuanjin asked coldly.

  "With a wave of his fan, Lu Jing said: If you stay, its excusable, but the smell is unbearable."

  Arent you leaving yet?

  Little brother wants to stay then stay, why bite me?

  Their eyes met for a moment, and the atmosphere in the room became slightly awkward.

  Li Huaiyu sighed: "Are your eight characters not quite compatible?"

  "The zodiac signs dont match either." Lu Jinghang added.

  "Dont stay in the house anymore." Li Huaiyu got up and pushed Lu Jinghang, saying "Ill send you out."

  She didnt wait for his objection and pushed him out of the room with one hand, quickly following him out to close the door.

  Jiang Xuanjins eyes sank.

  Jiang deep brought Chongxu and Yufeng to this side room with great difficulty, as soon as they entered the door, they felt that the house was gloomy.

  "Whats wrong?" Jiang Shen asked, "Didnt you say that your younger brother and sister were coming? Why havent I seen them?"

  Jiang Xuanjin coldly said: "I dont know."

  Muttering to himself in doubt, Jiang Shen also didnt dwell on the matter and only said: "Just now when I came over, Big Brother was still in the tea hall discussing matters with those people, it seems like the situation doesnt look too optimistic."

  Its impossible to determine the guilt of Jiang Fu in the assassination attempt on the Emperor, and the Emperor wont allow it either. But if they want those old men to stop pestering about this matter, they must be willing to pay some price.

  Jiang Xuanjin lowered his eyes.

  The previous emperor granted him the title of Prince Ziyang, and accordingly gave him command of the 100,000 troops stationed at Ziyang. However, for all these years, he was never allowed to return to Ziyang to take control of the large army, which can be seen as a precaution taken by the previous emperor against him.

  The previous emperor had a long-term vision, trusted him and entrusted him, but others in the court may not. Previously, in order to deter the Grand Princess of Danyang, no one had raised any objections to his military power. Now its a good time to take advantage of the opportunity to return his military power and distribute it among several generals, so that everyone doesnt have to be so cautious.

  Hes good at abacus, but unfortunately he wont give in.

  Apart from Eldest Brother Jiang Chong, the two Grand Marshals in the imperial court already have more than 50,000 troops under their command. If they are allowed to share Ziyangs military power, how can the young master be at peace?

  Just as he was thinking about it, Liu Yunlie came over. His expression was serious and solemn, and as soon as he entered, he had his attendants wait outside to guard the door.

  "Xuan Jin, have you thought it through?"

  Meeting his gaze, Jiang Xuanjin shook his head: "You know my temperament."

  Right is right, wrong is wrong, using other things to force him to bow his head, its impossible.

  Liu Yunlie sighed: "Youre still seriously injured, isnt it hard for you to exert yourself like this?"

  "It doesnt matter." Leaning gently against the pillow, Jiang Xuanjin said, "Its good to recover from injuries here, avoiding trivial matters in the court and stealing a bit of leisure time."

  In the Yamen of the Judicial Commissioner, being unable to attend early court and handle official business should be a fatal matter for those in power. However, the person in front seemed completely unbothered.

  Liu Yunlie didnt understand: "Arent you afraid that by the time your injuries heal, everything outside will have changed?"

  Jiang Xuanjin glanced sideways, stared at him for a while, then said: "The sky that Ben Jun has topped up, it cant be changed anymore, Ben Juns heart is clear."

  The words were spoken calmly, but they shocked the listener.

  He held up the sky... wasnt it? Since Emperor Xiaomings death, this piece of land has been under Ziyang Juns control. This man doesnt fight for fame or wealth, nor does he covet power and influence. As time went by, everyone seemed to have forgotten that in the war against the rebels, what kind of iron heart and thunderous tactics this man had.

  "Huh? Whos standing guard here?" A clear voice suddenly came from outside the door, muttering to itself, "Get out of the way, Im going in."

  Liu Yunlie came back to his senses and stared blankly towards the outside of the door.

  As soon as he saw Bai Zhens figure appear, he suddenly smiled and muttered: "No, its different from before, Jun Shang is already different."

  Jiang Xuanjin used to be invulnerable to swords and guns, but now he has a weakness.

  A person with weaknesses is always vulnerable to manipulation.