The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, becoming a disciple of Yue Buqun.

Zhu Houzhao then announced his arrangements for Wang Zhi.

Wang Zhi looked surprised, and the other chief eunuchs couldn't help but show shocked expressions.

Previously, Wang Zhi was in charge of the Western Depot and the Imperial Horse Administration. Unexpectedly, after many years, Wang Zhi once again held great power.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Wang Zhi bowed deeply in respect.

"Gu Daban."

Zhu Houzhao looked at Gu Dayong.

Is Minister Liu still in prison?

Gu Dayong was also shocked at this moment, but when he heard Zhu Houzhao's question, he quickly replied, "Your Majesty, it is still here."

Gu Dayong thought Zhu Houzhao was going to ask about the progress of the interrogation, and was about to speak, but Zhu Houzhao spoke first.

"In that case, Gu Daban, you should hand the man over to the Western Depot and let Wang Zhi investigate the case."

Upon hearing Zhu Houzhao's words, Gu Dayong was instantly stunned, and the other chief eunuchs all looked at Gu Dayong with strange expressions.

Gu Dayong stared blankly at Zhu Houzhao, but Zhu Houzhao ignored him and spoke directly to Wang Zhi.

"Wang Zhi, this man is involved in a treason case, but he is stubborn and the Eastern Depot cannot get any results. Now it is up to you to investigate. Do you have any difficulties?"

Wang Zhi maintained his calm expression.

"Your Majesty, I will certainly live up to your expectations."

Gu Dayong looked at this scene, opened his mouth, but couldn't say a word.

He knew that Zhu Houzhao was not planning to ask for his opinion; he was simply informing him to hand over the person.

The meaning is obvious.

If you can't do it, find someone else.

Gu Dayong felt bitter inside.

"Alright, you can all get back to work."

Zhu Houzhao was decisive. Now that the members of the imperial clan had entered the palace, he wanted to see what they were capable of.

After the chief eunuchs withdrew from Zhu Houzhao's palace, they all came to Wang Zhi to offer their congratulations.

"Congratulations, Eunuch Wang."

A senior eunuch smiled at Wang Zhi.

Another eunuch laughed and said, "I had heard about Eunuch Wang's deeds before I entered the palace, and I admired him greatly. I am even more delighted to see him in person now."

Seeing the friendly expressions on the faces of these senior eunuchs, Wang Zhi's response was simple.

"Humph."

Wang Zhi sneered, clearly looking down on these senior eunuchs.

"Congratulations? Congratulations on what? Congratulations on my work with you all? I have no idea what's so great about this."

The chief eunuchs were taken aback, not expecting Wang Zhi to react this way.

They had all heard of Wang Zhi's deeds before, but this was the first time they had met him in person, and they never expected him to have this attitude.

Wang Zhi raised his chin slightly, his narrow eyes sweeping over the crowd with even more contempt.

"Forgive my bluntness, but the eunuchs in this palace have become worse with each generation since the reign of Emperor Xianzong. We eunuchs are supposed to serve His Majesty, but it is clear that the eunuchs nowadays are only good at flattering and are a bunch of useless people. If you gentlemen were capable, I should be living a leisurely life in Nanjing, not standing here talking to you."

Wang Zhi did not feign politeness or try to cultivate good relationships with the powerful eunuchs around Zhu Houzhao. He was well aware of Zhu Houzhao's purpose in using him; he had come to the capital to be a tool in Zhu Houzhao's hands.

Although Wang Zhi was cursing them all, the expressions of the chief eunuchs were somewhat strange at this moment.

They knew that Wang Zhi was making great use of Gu.

Sure enough, Gu Dayong was already in great distress, especially after hearing Wang Zhi's words.

"I really don't know what kind of cases the West Depot, which has been abolished for so long, can still handle."

Gu Dayong sneered and said.

Gu Dayong knew that Zhu Houzhao was already very dissatisfied with him, but he was also very aggrieved. The Minister of War was full of his protégés and former subordinates in the court, and was a veteran official of four reigns. If he really used torture, he was afraid that the group of civil officials would rise up and attack him. At that time, Zhu Houzhao would not be able to withstand the pressure and hand him over. Gu Dayong believed that it would be the same no matter who was replaced.

Zhu Houzhao has now reopened the Western Depot, which had been abolished, and has also recalled Wang Zhi, clearly intending to replace him. Gu Dayong is dissatisfied with this.

Even the Eastern Depot wouldn't dare to handle a case, yet you, the Western Depot which was abolished long ago, dare to take charge of it?

"You ask me what cases the Western Depot can handle?"

After Wang Zhi finished speaking, he was not going to say anything more to these people and planned to leave directly. However, after hearing this sentence, he stopped in his tracks but did not turn around. He just glanced at him sideways.

"I will tell you now."

"The cases that the Eastern Depot can't handle, the Western Depot will handle; the people the Eastern Depot dares not kill, I will kill; the people the Eastern Depot dares not manage, I will manage."

"In short, I will manage what the Eastern Depot can manage, and I will manage even more what the Eastern Depot cannot manage. I will act first and report later, with the special permission of the emperor."

"This is the Western Depot."

Is that clear enough?

Chapter 664: Congratulations on your fortune!

Arrogant and domineering.

This was the impression Wang Zhi left on the senior eunuchs, leaving them all looking at each other in bewilderment.

Wang Zhi's arrogance displeased all the chief eunuchs, but since he was clearly favored by the emperor, they had no choice but to endure it and avoid making enemies.

"you……"

Gu Dayong was so angry that his body was trembling. He pointed at the other person and couldn't say a word for a long time.

Wang Zhi glanced at him, snorted coldly, flicked his robe, and strode away.

On his way out of the palace, Wang Zhi ran into someone.

The newcomer was simply dressed and looked young, but he was not dressed as a eunuch or a guard. Such a unique person made Wang Zhi take a second look, but he was immediately surprised.

Jiang Ning also saw Wang Zhi, and a look of surprise appeared in his eyes.

When did a master appear in the palace?

Jiang Ning and Wang Zhi brushed past each other.

Neither of them spoke, but as they passed each other, Wang Zhi nodded to Jiang Ning with a slight smile, as if to say hello.

Jiang Ning nodded slightly in response, and neither of them spoke, and they left in the same way they had come from.

Wang Zhi glanced back at Jiang Ning's retreating figure one last time, then turned and left.

Although he had never met Jiang Ning before, he recognized Jiang Ning the moment they met.

She is indeed younger than rumored.

Wang Zhixin thought to himself.

……

Jiang Ning, who had bumped into Wang Zhi by chance, did not think much about what had just happened. He had just returned from Wenyuan Pavilion with a large stack of books and was about to go back to his room.

He has recently become fascinated with astronomy and has been reading books on the subject.

When Jiang Ning returned to his room, he found a eunuch standing in front of the door, seemingly having been waiting for him for a long time.

"Master Jiang, you're finally back."

"what happened?"

Jiang Ning frowned, puzzled.

The eunuch quickly explained, "His Majesty is looking for you."

Jiang Ning glanced at the stack of books in his hand that he was about to put back in the house, and nodded, saying, "Let me put the books down for a bit."

"Oh dear, this is a small matter that I can handle."

The eunuch quickly took the book from Jiang Ning, who did not refuse his kindness and thanked him.

"Thank you."

The eunuch was taken aback.

Having been in the palace for so long, this was the first time he had heard someone thank him. He immediately lowered his head, carried the book into the room, and, without daring to delay, led Jiang Ning to where Zhu Houzhao was.

As the two walked through the corridor and arrived at the garden, Jiang Ning heard Zhu Houzhao shout a cheer.

"it is good!!!"

Jiang Ning looked in the direction of the sound and saw Zhu Houzhao clapping his hands with a happy expression. Not far from him stood a shirtless man.

"Your Majesty, Master Jiang has arrived."

The eunuch stepped forward to report, and Zhu Houzhao quickly turned around. When he saw Jiang Ning, his eyes lit up, and he ran over to take Jiang Ning's hand and walk back.

"Brother Jiang, come here quickly."

"what's up?"

Jiang Ning was puzzled.

Zhu Houzhao pointed excitedly.

"Brother Jiang, what do you think of these four guards?"

Zhu Houzhao was as eager as if he had received a new toy to show it to Jiang Ning.

At this moment, four people were standing in front of Jiang Ning, one of whom was the shirtless man from earlier.

"His Iron Shirt technique is very powerful; he is impervious to swords and spears."

As Zhu Houzhao spoke, he said to the man, "Lingling Gong, show me."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"