His entire family perished in battle; he rose from the ashes to conquer the world.

The best approach now is to remain unchanged in the face of all changes.

Ma Chengwu immediately dispatched a messenger on horseback to the city to fetch an experienced coroner to examine the body at the Xifu Army's garrison.

However, the experienced coroners, upon learning that they were to examine the body of the deputy commander of the Western Army and that the murderer was very likely the commander-in-chief, Mu Yuan, all refused to appear.

After all, everyone knows that the Mu family is in the southwest.

The one who died was Feng Zhong, who was appointed by the imperial court as the deputy commander of the Western Army.

These coroners are like ants in front of these important figures. Once they get involved, they might not even know how they died.

When the people sent out returned, the news reached Mu Yuan and Ma Chengwu's ears.

Lan Que seized the opportunity to launch an attack:

"Nobody dares to come and perform an autopsy now, Mu Yuan. It seems your infamy is already well-known!"

Prince Ning, Zhu Zheng, could not let go of the opportunity to put Mu Yuan to death, and immediately echoed:

"Mu Yuan, stop pretending now. Many people in the army have confirmed that you went to find Feng Zhong, and Feng Zhong died a violent death shortly afterward. Don't try to deny it!"

The two men seized on the fact that no one dared to examine the body, and together they were undoubtedly trying to solidify the case, to frame Mu Yuan for the murder of the deputy commander of the Western Army, and to completely eliminate his hope of recovery.

Once Mu Yuan is convicted, Prince Ning, Zhu Zheng, can use the imperial court as a pretext to take over the Western Army.

With Mu Yuan gone, the only male heir of the Mu family, decline is inevitable.

Lan Que can also avenge the grudge he suffered at the county government office last time.

The two shared almost identical interests.

Mu Yuan saw through their trick, but he was now speechless.

After all, in the eyes of outsiders, he found Feng Zhong and then the latter died inexplicably.

This matter should not be told to anyone.

Everyone would believe that he was the murderer who killed Feng Zhong.

Furthermore, the fact that no coroner dares to come and examine the body has fueled speculation among outsiders.

"Lord Ma, regarding this matter, I believe we should first imprison Mu Yuan. I will then immediately write a memorial and send it to the capital by fast horse so that the Emperor can make a decision!" Zhu Zheng offered his suggestion.

Ma Chengwu looked at Mu Yuan with hesitation in his eyes. It wasn't that he felt pity for him, but rather that he was unsure whether Mu Yuan still had a backup plan.

If Mu Yuan has a backup plan, and he follows Zhu Zheng's advice now, he will be tricked by Mu Yuan again.

He still vividly remembers what happened before.

Just as Ma Chengwu was hesitating...

Qin Hongxiu, clad in armor, led a group of officers and stormed in with imposing manner.

"Let's see who dares to take the commander away!"

Qin Hongxiu and a group of officers had been eavesdropping outside. When they heard that Prince Ning, Zhu Zheng, was going to imprison Mu Yuan and report it to the court, they couldn't sit still and rushed in to protect Mu Yuan.

Upon seeing such a display, Prince Zhu Zheng of Ning was not afraid at all; on the contrary, he was filled with excitement.

"What? Are you planning a rebellion?"

Mu Yuan is now involved in a murder case, and the one who died was Feng Zhong, who was appointed by the imperial court to serve as the deputy commander of the Western Army. If these people in front of him were to lay a hand on him, a prince of the royal family, in order to protect Mu Yuan, that would be treason.

In this way, the imperial court will be even more determined to pin a crime on Mu Yuan.

This would also give him a better chance to seize military power.

Mu Yuan looked at Qin Hongxiu and the officers behind her, and said in a deep voice, "All of you, get out!"

"General!!!!"

The officers could not hide their grief. They believed that Mu Yuan could not be the murderer of Feng Zhong, after all, Mu Yuan had repeatedly instructed them not to touch Feng Zhong.

How could he possibly kill Feng Zhong?

"go out!!!"

Mu Yuan rebuked him firmly, his tone leaving no room for dissent.

He understood perfectly well what these officers were thinking.

However, once they clash with Prince Ning, Prince Ning will inevitably use this incident to portray the Western Army generals as plotting a rebellion.

At that time, it won't just be these people in front of us who will be punished.

It will also implicate the entire Western Army.

Mu Yuan's intervention at this moment was not only to save the officers in front of him, but also to save the Western Army, and at the same time, to prevent the situation from escalating.

Qin Hongxiu had never seen Mu Yuan so serious. She wanted to say something to him, but due to the large number of people present and her complicated emotions, she could only suppress her thoughts and instead said:

"We'll listen to the commander! Let's retreat!"

The officers understood Mu Yuan's good intentions and could only grit their teeth, suppress their grief, and leave one after another.

"A bunch of stinking soldiers!"

Prince Ning, Zhu Zheng, looked towards the door, muttering curses under his breath.

"Your Highness, these are soldiers who protect the Great Qian Dynasty. Isn't it inappropriate for you to call them 'stinking soldiers' so often?" Mu Yuan questioned in a deep voice.

If someone else were to hurl insults, he would simply pretend not to hear them. However, Zhu Zheng, as a member of the royal family, belittled the soldiers who guarded the Great Qian territory as "stinking bastards," which clearly showed that he did not treat the soldiers as human beings.

"I have no time for idle chatter! I'm asking you, are you willing to go to jail and wait for the court to send people to investigate?"

Prince Ning, Zhu Zheng, was very cautious and did not want to get entangled in trivial matters. He was now focused on sending Mu Yuan to prison so that the court could send someone to investigate and deliver a fatal blow to Mu Yuan.

Mu Yuan fell into deep thought. After a moment, he slowly raised his head and said:

"Since Your Highness so desires me to go to jail, then I shall grant your wish!"

Seeing that Mu Yuan agreed, Prince Ning, Zhu Zheng, could not hide his excitement. As long as Mu Yuan was imprisoned, he would petition the court to send people to investigate. Given the court's current attitude towards the Mu family, Mu Yuan would surely die.

Just then, Mu Yuan suddenly said, "However, before leaving, I need to explain a few things to the soldiers. Is that too much to ask?"

"No!" Prince Ning, Zhu Zheng, resolutely refused. "Mu Yuan, don't try to play the game of feigned retreat in front of me. Who knows what you'll say to those filthy soldiers? If you instruct them to plot rebellion, wouldn't I become a criminal?"

Mu Yuan seemed to have anticipated Zhu Zheng's refusal, and said calmly, "Your Highness, please rest assured, I will say it to your face and will definitely not cause you any trouble."

"Your Highness, Mu Yuan, as the commander-in-chief of an army, is now willing to humble himself and go to prison, which shows his utmost sincerity."

"Besides, the Western Army has a lot of military affairs to handle. Without Mu Yuan, these soldiers would definitely not know how to deal with military affairs. It would be better to let him explain things before heading to the prison."

At this moment, Ma Chengwu stepped forward and, for the first time ever, spoke to Mu Yuan.

Prince Ning, Zhu Zheng, stared at Ma Chengwu, his face practically overflowing with suspicion, his eyes filled with rage.

His eyes seemed to be questioning Ma Chengwu: Which side are you on?

Ma Chengwu felt the oppressive gaze from Prince Zhu Zheng of Ning, and immediately lowered his head, remaining silent.

"The governor has spoken up for you, so if I were to refuse again, it would seem that I am heartless!" Because of Ma Chengwu's intervention, Prince Ning, Zhu Zhengxin, reluctantly agreed.