Whoever can strike me hard will be rewarded handsomely.

After the three-day period of strict inspection and martial law, the autumn hunt has resumed in the last two days. Tomorrow is the last day of the fifteen-day autumn hunt. Therefore, even though there was an assassination attempt not long ago, there are still many young people who want to show their faces in front of His Majesty and go out to make a final effort.

Bian Yushu didn't go hunting, nor did he argue with Shang Jingming anymore. For two whole days, he didn't dare to go to Physician He's place to see the divine deer, fearing that Physician He would tell him that the divine deer was dead.

Although the divine deer was meant to protect His Majesty from disaster, he still personally delivered it to the assassin's blade.

Bian Yushu was feeling down. He wanted to go into the tree hole, but the experience of encountering an assassin there last time was too frightening, and he didn't dare to go again when he thought about it.

So for the next two days, he only went back and forth between the imperial tent and his own tent.

After dinner, Bian Yushu encountered something unexpected in front of his tent.

Bian Yushu was somewhat surprised, "Lord Yang?"

Yang Xiuyun looked him up and down carefully. "Aren't you going to invite me in?"

Bian Yushu lifted the curtain. "Please come in."

Although he had been punished by His Majesty before this official came to the autumn hunt, His Majesty had told him about the treacherous nature of the Ning'an officialdom and about Shen Jiangliu's noble character in going to Ning'an to control the floods despite the risk to his life.

Although Lord Yang had messed up his request to plead for Shen Jiangliu and angered His Majesty, Lord Yang is ultimately a good person. That's why he dared to speak up for a good official like Shen Jiangliu in the midst of controversy, even going so far as to ask a mere reader with whom he has no connection whatsoever.

Bian Yushu respected him from the bottom of his heart, so he personally poured Yang Xiuyun a cup of tea. Remembering His Majesty's instruction to speak and do less and listen and observe more in front of outsiders, he kept silent and waited for the other party to explain his purpose.

"I heard you risked your life to save the emperor. Were you injured anywhere?"

Since Yang Xiuyun knew that Bian Yushu was in danger and had risked his life to save him, he could not possibly sit idly by.

Jiang Jibai did not enter officialdom. As Jiang Jibai's friend, and having been with Bian Yushu at the Yushan hunting grounds, it was only natural for him to take care of Jiang Jibai on his behalf.

Bian Yushu didn't expect Lord Yang to ask this question. He thought Lord Yang had come to ask if he had pleaded for Shen Jiangliu.

Bian Yushu couldn't help but think to himself: Lord Yang is such a kind-hearted person!

She had previously gone to great lengths for Shen Jiangliu, and now she's concerned about whether he, with whom she has no connection, is injured.

Shen Jiangliu went to Ning'an to serve the people and His Majesty, and his rescue of the emperor was also a way of serving His Majesty. Lord Yang's concern for them shows that he is also a very loyal minister.

With a heart full of goodwill towards Lord Yang, Bian Yushu kept His Majesty's request in mind, and conveyed his physical condition accurately and concisely with a blank expression: "I'm not injured."

So, Lord Sheep, you don't need to worry about me!

The three short words were very precise, but they neither thanked Yang Xiuyun for his concern nor gave him any opening to continue the conversation, as if he didn't want to talk to him any further.

Yang Xiuyun was unsure whether she was an uninvited guest or not. Neither of them spoke, and they remained awkwardly silent for a long time.

Just as Yang Xiuyun was trying to find another topic to talk about, Bian Yushu spoke up again, "His Majesty is very discerning about Lord Shen's matter. He will not let the innocent suffer injustice, nor will he let the guilty go unpunished."

Bian Yushu guessed that this was what Lord Yang cared about most, so he took the initiative to tell Lord Yang, which could be regarded as returning the favor and repaying his concern for him.

Lord Shen is innocent and will not remain unjustly accused; those in Ning'an's officialdom are guilty and will not escape justice.

Bian Yushu believed that this statement was concise and accurate, in line with His Majesty's requirement that he speak less.

Yang Xiuyun was getting restless; he felt unwelcome.

Bian Yushu was giving him a bureaucratic speech, saying one thing but saying nothing at all.

His Majesty will not allow the innocent to suffer injustice, nor will he allow the guilty to escape justice.

In His Majesty's mind, is Shen Jiangliu an innocent person or a guilty person?

Could it be that Bian Yushu hasn't met his senior brother yet, doesn't have any feelings for Shen Jiangliu, and isn't that concerned about Shen Jiangliu's affairs, which is why he's being so perfunctory and giving him official pleasantries?

When my friend said he would introduce Bian Yushu to him last time, this kid was nowhere to be seen. Could it be that he also has a problem with me?

Maintaining the demeanor of an elder, Yang Xiuyun politely asked, "Do you have some misunderstanding about me?"

What misunderstanding? There's no misunderstanding! You're a wonderful person, kind-hearted, and a loyal subject of His Majesty!

Bian Yushu replied, "No."

Yang Xiuyun: "..."

He did indeed have a problem with me.

Yang Xiuyun waited for a long time, but nothing came of it. He couldn't sit still any longer. Forcing a smile, he said, "That's good, that's good. I'll... go now?"

Lord Yang has taken time out of his busy schedule to come see me, so I can't take up any more of his time. "Please take care, I'll see you out."

Yang Xiuyun: "..."

"Please stay, no need to see me off."