I became the tyrant's only belief.

Chapter 320 The Grand Tutor is about to die!
“The Dragon Shadow Guards are numerous, and if they really want to leave White Temple Valley, they will most likely disperse and act in small teams,” Xie Hui analyzed seriously. “Yancheng is currently celebrating the Flower Goddess Festival, and there are many merchants coming and going. They are very likely to disguise themselves as passing caravans or escort convoys and mingle among them, so that even if dozens or hundreds of people gather together, it will not arouse suspicion.”

Xiao Jingfan said, "This is an opportunity."

Xie Hui nodded in agreement.

The Dragon Shadow Guards are an elite force passed down through generations in the Great Yong Dynasty, and their strength should not be underestimated. If they can be defeated one by one, capturing them squad by squad, not only will the difficulty of capturing them be reduced, but casualties will also be minimized.

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Jingfan felt that this matter could not be clearly explained in a letter, so as not to miss the opportunity, he decided to have Xie Hui make the trip in person.

"After you meet with Li Ze, discuss your actions. When arresting people, try not to harm the innocent," he said. "I bestow upon you a gold medal. If necessary, you can force the government to obey your orders."

Chu Liuzheng stepped forward holding a gold medal. Xie Hui picked it up and examined it closely before bowing to Xiao Jingfan and saying, "Your subject will certainly not fail in his mission."

Xiao Jingfan said, "There's no time to lose, you should set off tonight."

"Yes, sir." Xie Hui accepted the order and was about to leave when Xiao Jingfan suddenly remembered something, called him back, and asked, "Have the Grand Tutor and Marquis Wenzhao sent any messages back?"

The two exchanged a message once upon arriving in Xiancheng, and then there was no further communication.

Xiao Jingfan couldn't help but feel a little worried.

Xie Hui replied, "Your Majesty, the Grand Tutor and Marquis Wenzhao have not contacted the Embroidered Uniform Guard's spies in Xiancheng, and no news has been sent back."

Xiao Jingfan frowned upon hearing this and secretly glanced at Chu Liuzheng.

Chu Liuzheng was reminded and was browsing the system.

[I knew I'd forgotten something. Did the Grand Tutor and his men rescue those three poor souls, Prince Rui, Zhang Qian, and Jiang Zhou?]

Hmm... Xiancheng, Sishui Town...

【Fuck! ! 】

She stared in shock at the message in front of her.

Xiao Jingfan's heart nearly stopped when he called her name, and his face turned pale.

What happened?

Speak quickly!
Chu Liuzheng looked at the gossip in front of him.

The Grand Tutor and Marquis Wenzhao were accidentally separated from their guards. The Grand Tutor was injured and, along with Marquis Wenzhao, was captured and imprisoned in a water dungeon.

[Frog Fun! Grand Tutor is almost gone!]

Xiao Jingfan was so shocked he almost stood up.

Seeing that his face was pale, Xie Hui quickly asked with concern, "Your Majesty, are you feeling unwell?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Liuzheng quickly composed herself and looked over. Seeing that Xiao Jingfan's face was deathly pale, she was startled and immediately said, "This servant will summon the imperial physician right away."

"No need, come back." Xiao Jingfan tried his best to remain calm. "I am fine."

Chu Liuzheng turned to look at him.

[With a face like that, you could cosplay as a dead person. You call this nothing?]

[This isn't the way to act tough; I really don't want to be dragged down with me.]

Xiao Jingfan: "..."

Would this woman die if she didn't curse him every day?
His trusted advisors are almost all gone, can't that make him pale?

Xie Hui spoke up to advise, "Your Majesty, your health is of utmost importance. Please summon the imperial physician to check your pulse."

Xiao Jingfan waved his hand: "I know what I'm doing. You go and do your job."

Xie Hui wanted to persuade him further: "Your Majesty—"

Xiao Jingfan, annoyed: "Get out!"

Xie Hui quickly rolled away... no, he hurried to meet up with Li Ze.

Even though I was scolded by the big boss, I still had to do my best to get things done.

Before leaving, he gave Chu Liuzheng a trusting wink.

I'm entrusting the matter of persuading His Majesty to see the imperial physician to you!
Chu Liuzheng: ? ? ?

No, you really think highly of me. Do I look like someone who can persuade a tyrant?
The rain was still falling, drizzling down.

A cold wind blew in through the window cracks, swaying the candlelight in the room.

The hall was oppressive and quiet.

【Oh dear, why isn't Eunuch Zhou back yet?】 Chu Liuzheng missed Zhou Yuande terribly at this moment. Only this grand eunuch could accurately guess the emperor's thoughts and put out the fire so precisely. Unlike her, who wanted to leave but dared not, and wanted to persuade him but dared not.

Even a capable lieutenant like Lord Xie ended up with the word "get out," so if it were her, wouldn't she have been killed?
She couldn't help but sigh again.

Sigh! Tyrants are so hard to please.

The difficult-to-please Xiao Jingfan: "..."

Why don't you keep reading the gossip?

He waited a moment, and seeing that Chu Liuzheng had no intention of continuing to watch the drama unfold, he cleared his throat and spoke up: "The Grand Tutor is my mentor, and I am very worried because he has not sent any news back."

Is the tyrant talking to me?

Chu Liuzheng looked around and saw no one else; they must be talking to her.

Is this a signal to launch a late-night chat segment?

However, the Grand Tutor's current condition is indeed very worrying. Being imprisoned in the water dungeon is bad enough, but to be imprisoned while injured is simply fatal.

Xiao Jingfan's breath hitched. Staying here was really dangerous. Could you say something else?

Chu Liuzheng certainly dared.

Since the big boss had expressed a desire to talk, she naturally had to offer some words of comfort.

Then Xiao Jingfan heard a rather official statement: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. The Grand Tutor is resourceful and wise, Marquis Wenzhao is also capable and astute, and with the protection of the Imperial Guards you have sent, there will be no trouble."

Xiao Jingfan glared at her sideways and said, "Don't you feel guilty saying that?"

Chu Liuzheng felt that this was outrageous.

She kindly offered words of comfort, but the emperor glared at her. Does he only feel happy when she says that the Grand Tutor is dying and Marquis Wenzhao is not far from death?
She secretly pursed her lips and poured Xiao Jingfan a cup of hot water.

If you can't stand nice things to say, drinking hot water is always a good idea, right?

Xiao Jingfan: "..."

He really wanted to knock open Chu Liuzheng's head to see why this woman's thoughts were always completely different from his.

Can't we match the previous one?

Will we be able to grasp the key points?!
After Chu Liuzheng finished pouring the hot water, she saw that Xiao Jingfan had no intention of talking to her anymore. Instead, he had a gloomy face and looked like he wanted to devour someone alive. She couldn't help but shiver and silently took a small step to the side, trying to stay as far away from the emperor who seemed to be going crazy as possible.

Xiao Jingfan, seeing her actions: "..."

Otherwise, let's just kill this woman.

The message requesting reinforcements from the Imperial Guard is already on its way; at this rate, it should arrive by tomorrow morning.

Standing there was boring, so Chu Liuzheng quietly started browsing the system.

[I hadn't finished reading that gossip post yet, and here it is!]

Xiao Jingfan held the hot water and silently pricked up his ears.

Although he really wanted to kick this woman who could infuriate the emperor out, he decided to listen anyway.

Knowing even a little bit is good.

[Oh dear, Grand Tutor is suffering terribly! How could these people shave off his most precious beard? The Grand Tutor is furious!]

[Tsk, Marquis Wenzhao is even worse off. He struggled so much that his arm dislocated, but he still couldn't save his beautiful hair. It's completely bald; from a distance, it looks like a hard-boiled egg, but not the kind that's been cooked through.]

Xiao Jingfan: ? ? ?

That's it?

Although one's body and hair are gifts from one's parents and should not be easily harmed, this was far from the torture he had imagined.

After all, shaving your beard or hair doesn't hurt.

Chu Liuzheng was unaware of the emperor's thoughts and was still sighing inwardly.

[So the "gone" in the title meant he had no hair or beard. I thought the Grand Tutor was going to die.]

Xiao Jingfan: "..."

Say it again!
Chu Liuzheng suddenly sensed a chilling gaze, turned his head, and was so shocked that his hair stood on end.

[Frog Fun! The Tyrant is about to transform!]

Xiao Jingfan narrowed his eyes, a cold smile playing on his lips, and slowly but heavily uttered two words: "Come here."