Madam, please listen to my explanation.

Chapter 87 Sisters
Snapped!
Inside the palace, Zhao Jingqian slammed the soup bowl in his hand onto the ground.

Just now, thunderclouds filled the sky, and even the jade plate in my sleeve reacted.

He was still wondering which fool dared to act so presumptuously at the gates of the imperial city.

Unexpectedly, the thunderclouds dissipated in the blink of an eye, proving that they had completely failed to have any effect!
The Kyoto Grand Array, which had been reinforced and strengthened by generations of top sorcerers over thousands of years, was rendered useless in front of the enemy.
"Imperial Advisor, Xu Jinhuan!"

After Cao Gao finished recounting what he had just seen, Zhao Jingqian gritted his teeth in hatred.

He will not have peace of mind until these two thieves are eliminated!

Seeing His Majesty pacing back and forth in anger, walking with a powerful stride, Cao Gao was overjoyed.

His Majesty's health is getting better day by day.

He served the other person attentively all day long, taking in every change in them.

It is said that today, His Majesty will discuss the selection of imperial concubines with the Ministry of Rites during court.

Thinking of this, Cao Gao's eyes unconsciously curved into a line.

"you are happy?"

"Your Majesty, this old servant has been presumptuous!"

For several days in a row, I haven't heard His Majesty cough. Thinking of this, this old servant is overjoyed.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Jingqian's expression softened slightly.

It's not just that tuberculosis has been cured.

Since swallowing the Blood Pill, his body has undergone tremendous changes.

Last night, a sudden inspiration struck him, and with a single slap, he easily smashed the desk in the imperial study to pieces.

At the turn of the sun and moon, one can even sense wisps of golden energy nourishing one's body silently.

Dragon spirit!

He was absolutely certain that this was the legendary imperial dragon aura.

This amount seems a bit too little.
"Xu Jinhuan has been living in that Iris Pavilion all along?"

Zhao Jingqian suddenly asked.

"Your Majesty, that is indeed the case."

Zhao Jingqian: "Summon the Blood-Clad Guards to the Iris Pavilion!"

"Just fabricate a charge and have that Chen Xiaoliu executed!"

"嗻"
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The inner palace has never been a monolithic entity.

Moreover, this is under the circumstances of a recent coup.

With the issuance of this decree, everything in the palace seemed to proceed as usual, with everyone performing their duties.

Secretly, however, many people have already taken action.

Before the morning court session even began, the news had already traveled like wildfire, accurately reaching everyone who needed it.

Xu Xinnian was walking towards the Hall of Supreme Harmony when he was suddenly bumped by an imperial guard and immediately fell to the ground.

He shouted loudly, his face contorted in pain, attracting a crowd of onlookers.

He accidentally broke his leg.
Yun Ci sat at the stone table in the courtyard, eating his breakfast by himself.

It was clear that he had personally cooked the meal, and his control over the heat and ingredients was just right.

But when I put it in my mouth, it always tastes bland.
Lost in thought, someone suddenly knocked on the wooden door of the courtyard:

"Miss Yun Ci, are you inside?"

Is that Chen Liuye's voice?

Why did he suddenly come to visit?
Before Yun Ci could reply, the other party knocked on the door again forcefully:
"Yun Ci, Grandma, help me!!!"

"Sixth Master, please come in quickly!"

Sixth Master Chen rushed into the courtyard in a panic. Before he could explain the situation to Yun Ci, he could already faintly hear shouts and curses coming from outside:
"Where is Chen Liu?!"

Old Master Chen slipped away and ran behind the artificial hill.

Yun Ci immediately looked annoyed.

Even if the other party is short and hiding in the back, it's difficult to discern anything for a short time.
But hearing the menacing force outside, how could he be allowed to get away with it so easily?

"Sixth Master, what happened?"

Sixth Master Chen: "Yun Ci! Please save Xiao Liu!"

News has spread from the palace that Mr. Xu caused a great disturbance in the palace and left in a huff, and his whereabouts are now unknown.
His Majesty can't do anything about him, so he wants to kill Xiao Liu to vent his anger!

The young master... he's causing chaos in the palace?!
Before I could think any further, the courtyard gate was smashed open!

A dozen or so people clad in red armor filed in.

Yun Ci was immediately shocked!

Bloody Guard!

In Kyoto, everyone knows that once the Blood-Clad Guards appear, bloodshed is inevitable.
"Gentlemen, what brings you to my humble courtyard?"

Where is Chen Liu?

The leader had a murderous look on his face.

Yun Ci: "I haven't seen Sixth Master yet today. I wonder what the official wants with him?"

The man drew his sword with a swift motion and casually made up a story:

"Chen Liu harbored evil intentions and used her beauty to bribe court officials; her crime deserves death!"
Someone saw him sneak into your place, little girl, hand him over obediently.

Don't blame me for not warning you, harboring criminals is a crime for which I can execute you without even asking for permission!

Although His Majesty gave instructions that I should arbitrarily fabricate a crime.

But his Iris Flower Pavilion is a business of prostitution, so my words are by no means slander!

Unexpectedly, the woman opposite him remained composed and asked in return:
There must be some misunderstanding here!

"May I ask, sir, which official did Sixth Master bribe?"

Upon hearing this, the Blood-Clad Guards were momentarily speechless.

How do I know which official it is?
In other words, which high-ranking official in the capital hadn't accepted bribes from Chen Xiaoliu?
You can't just randomly pick someone to represent you.
Anyone would not let such a baseless accusation against someone go unpunished.

This young lady has a quick mind.
"Little girl, do you think the Blood-Clad Guards need to explain themselves to you when they're handling cases? If you don't want to die, hand over Chen Liu right now!"

"Zhuang, the camera manager, has arrived!"

Yun Ci and the Blood-Clad Guards turned their heads simultaneously. The next moment, a group of officials from the Mirror Bureau, dressed in black robes, entered the courtyard under the guidance of Master Zhuang.

Where is Chen Liu?!

"Oh? Lord Shen is here too, what a coincidence!"

Zhuang Yuning? What's she doing here!

The man surnamed Shen, dressed in blood, raised an eyebrow and slowly asked:

"Master Mirror, are you also looking for Chen Liu?"

Zhuang Yuning looked surprised: "That's right!"
A large number of secret documents were stolen from the residence of the Grand Secretary Xu, and I have been investigating this matter for several days.

This morning, we finally got hold of a clue and followed it to discover that it was suspected to be Chen Liu's doing. We came here to arrest him!

Lord Shen, you are…?

fart!

There is no such coincidence in the world.

Shen Lian had already sensed something was wrong.

Before he could speak, the most famous courtesan in Kyoto preemptively spoke:

"Lord Shen said that Sixth Master bribed a high-ranking official in the court, and he has come to arrest him!"

"what!"

Zhuang Yuning, with a serious expression, cupped her hands and said:
"Thank you, Lord Shen. I never imagined that this scoundrel would commit so many crimes! His crimes are unforgivable!"
"I will immediately escort him to the Mingjing Division prison for trial of both cases!"

Shen Lian was furious and said coldly, "Master Zhuang, do you know what you're doing?"

Zhuang Yuning: "Oh? What makes you say that, Lord Shen?"

Is it not the duty of the Mingjing Bureau to supervise all officials in the capital?

"But you, Lord Shen, the Blood-Clad Guards' blades are so fast, could it be that they intend to kill Chen Liu, this important witness, to silence him?"

After saying that, she leaned closer and whispered in his ear:
"This concerns Prime Minister Xu, Lord Shen, please think twice before you act."

Shen Lian cursed inwardly, "How utterly incomprehensible!"
I don't think I should be the one who thinks twice before acting.

There's no need for me to be falsely accused of murdering a witness.

If I insist on going my own way and provoke the Grand Secretary Xu to his wrath, even His Majesty might have to step in to quell his anger.
Since Mingjingsi likes to take the lead, I will simply report the situation truthfully and await His Majesty's decision!

Thinking of this, Shen Lian cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Zhuang Yuning:
"Since the Mingjing Division has taken over, I will not overstep my bounds and will take my leave!"

The Blood-Clad Guards left in a flurry of activity.

Zhuang Yuning gestured for her subordinates to wait at a distance, then turned and looked towards the artificial hill, smiling:

"Sixth Master Chen, come out, stop hiding."

There, a black spot of light, a symbol of fear, kept flashing; she had seen it long ago.

Chen Liu emerged from behind the artificial hill with a fawning expression, "Many thanks to Master Zhuang for saving my life."

Zhuang Yuning shook her head: "No need to thank me. Mr. Xu is staying here after all. How can I stand idly by when Sixth Master is in trouble?"

However, the necessary procedures still need to be followed. I would like to trouble you, Master Chen, to accompany me into the Mingjing Division prison once more.

Once the truth comes to light, I will personally meet with Chief Minister Xu and ask him to mediate.

"Thank you so much, Lord Zhuang! Thank you so much, Lord Zhuang!"

Chen Liu was so grateful that tears streamed down his face.

Just a few days later, he was going to be imprisoned again, but the treatment he received before and after was completely different.

Having wasted half his life, he never imagined that one day even the head of the Mirror Bureau would treat him with such courtesy.
Zhuang Yuning made a hand gesture from afar, and several men in black immediately stepped forward, tied up Master Chen tightly, and escorted him out of the courtyard.

Only Zhuang Yuning remained standing in the same spot, never leaving.

She looked at Yun Ci meaningfully.

The orb of light beside the woman, symbolizing eroticism, was about to burst forth from her body.

Compared to yesterday, he's a completely different person!

Recalling last night, right here in this courtyard, she immediately understood what had happened after she left.

"Yu Ning greets her elder sister."

Yun Ci: “???”

What is this woman doing?
At her age, who should she call "sister"?!
Still raining.
Disgusting!
Are we that close?
"Master Zhuang is too kind to me."

He thought it to himself, but he couldn't show it on his face.

Yun Ci, you've received professional training; be elegant!

Age is not important.

Since you and Mr. have already consummated your marriage, it is only proper and reasonable for Yu Ning to address you as "elder sister."

"Oh?"

A blush suddenly flashed across Yun Ci's face.

She lowered her head slightly, her face showing shyness.

"Have we been discovered?"
However, without Huanlang's permission, I would never dare to acknowledge you as my sister!

Zhuang Yuning's face darkened, and she turned and left.

"Hmph! What a fine older sister she is."
"So, the one surnamed Zhuang is issuing a challenge, is that it?"

Outside the Iris Pavilion, a man in black was watching his eyes darting around nervously.

Seeing that the cameraman still hadn't come out, he was just about to make an excuse to leave to relieve himself when he suddenly felt dizzy.
Chen Liu's companions, who were holding him captive, noticed something amiss and looked over.

Then the man drew his sword and lunged at Chen Liufei with a strange cry!
“Bold!!!”

Zhuang Yuning 'just happened' to step out at that moment and shouted angrily:
"Surround and kill an important witness in public, take him down!"

Watching the man die under a hail of blades, Zhuang Yuning smirked coldly and led her men away.

After the infamous Xu Jinhuan caused a ruckus in the palace, he vanished as if he had disappeared from the face of the earth and never reappeared.

The farce ended in victory for Xu Xinnian and Mingjingsi.

Apart from the fact that a certain emperor in the palace was furious.

In the capital, many astute individuals sensed something amiss.
(End of this chapter)