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In the Imperial Palace of the Yan Capital, dozens of Dragon Protection Squad members were still waiting outside. They allowed the torrential rain to wash over them, unmoving.
When a middle-aged man in his forties, wearing a purple official robe, with a pair of long and narrow eyes, walked over from afar, the dozens of Dragon Protection Squad members all wore respectful expressions. When the middle-aged man came closer, the dozens of Dragon Protection Squad members all bowed to him in unison.
"My Lord!"
The Dragon Protection Squad answered to the Emperor, but in front of the middle-aged man, they were still very respectful. This had nothing to do with his rank.
Even in front of a prince, they dared to wield their swords.
However, the middle-aged man was different. He was the Lord of the Great Xia Dynasty's Stabilisation Constabulary, the leader of the Thirteen Constabularies, the strongest pillar of the dynasty, and the sworn brother of the Emperor.
Xing Yuanguo of the Stabilisation Constabulary.
Xing Yuanguo looked at the dozens of Dragon Protection Squad members, his eyes glinting. He naturally knew that the Dragon Protection Squad had returned to the Yan Capital, but he did not ask.
He was a general, and a military Lord. His duty was to protect the country, so he only protected the country.
As for what he was not supposed to know, he did not ask. This was the rule of the Stabilisation Constabulary.
"Mm." Xing Yuanguo nodded lightly. He did not say another word to the Dragon Protection Squad, and directly entered the room after Eunuch Pan pushed open the door.
The moment he entered the study, Xing Yuanguo saw a corpse covered by a flag. Beside the corpse stood two armored members of the Dragon Protection Squad.
His expression changed slightly, but he did not ask any questions. He quietly walked to the side and knelt down.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
"Official Xing, please get up. How are Qing Sui's injuries?" Emperor Lin Mubai stood up from his throne as he spoke. Then, he personally walked in front of Xing Yuanguo to help him up.
"As a man, losing some blood is nothing. He can only blame himself for not being strong enough. This incident was caused by Qing Sui. He mistakenly brought the Demon race into the combat examination, causing the princess to be injured. I am also responsible for my poor supervision. Your Majesty, please punish me! "Xing Yuanguo did not stand up immediately, but insisted on kneeling on the ground.
"The spies of the Demon race have always been difficult to guard against. Official Xing, do not blame yourself. I have summoned you here today to discuss national affairs. "Emperor Lin Mubai raised his hand once again.
This time, Xing Yuanguo did not persist. He quickly stood up.
"Your Majesty, please instruct me!"
"There are three thousand scrolls of the Law of Dao, and the Heaven Dao has thirty-six levels. Since the founding of the Great Xia Dynasty, we have been collecting the thirty-six Heaven Dao Sage Tablets. There are a total of thirteen in the Saint Garden, and nine in the Heaven Dao Pavilion. The other Heaven Dao Sage Tablets are scattered all over the world. Official Xing should know. "
"What does Your Majesty mean?"
"The Stabilisation Constabulary and the Divine Constabulary of the Northern Lands have always been close. This time, the Sacred Relic has descended on the Cang Ling Mountain of the Huai An County of the Northern Lands River of Trust Province. I hope that you can personally make a trip down."
"Why not ask the Divine Constabulary to bring it over directly?"
"I'm afraid that the power of the Divine Constabulary alone is insufficient. You should know the geography of the Cang Ling Mountain. Even after hundreds of years, it has not been completely explored. If the army were to enter the mountain recklessly, I'm afraid there would be losses. Furthermore, after the appearance of the Divine Relic, the Dragon Protection Squad has already been attacked on the way. We lost a Dragon Envoy … "
"It's the Demon Race?"
"Yes."
"I understand, I will set off now!"
"Dragon Protection Squad, listen up. During this trip to the Cang Ling Mountain, you must ensure Xing Hou's safety. If there are any accidents, you will all be executed! "Emperor Lin Mubai heard Xing Yuanguo's reply and turned to look at the two Dragon Protection Squad members.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" The two Dragon Protection Squad members immediately knelt down.
"Official Xing, remember, safety first. No matter how important the Heaven Dao Sage Tablet is, it cannot be compared to the Stabilization Constabulary. Official Xing, please be careful! "
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty!" Xing Yuanguo nodded and immediately retreated.
The two Dragon Protection Squad members who were standing beside the corpses immediately stood up and followed behind Xing Yuanguo …
…
In the Ping Yang Residence, the elegant attic gave off a faint medicinal fragrance. Ping Yang laid on the bed helplessly. Her clear eyes seemed to be filled with tears, and her tiny mouth was pouting.
Beside her sat a young lady dressed in a pink muslin dress. A snow-white fur belt accentuated the young lady's exquisite figure to perfection.
Her jet-black eyes were extremely bright, as if there were stars twinkling in them. Her hair fell to her waist like a burst cloth, and there was an emerald green pearl flower stuck in her hair. She was delicate and beautiful, with a sense of transcendence.
"Sister Yan, I don't want to lie down anymore, I want to ride a horse …" Ping Yang looked at Chi Guyan, who was sitting beside her, and pleaded.
"Sure, do you want to ride your Snow Jade, or the Ninth Prince's Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion?" Chi Guyan smiled slightly, revealing her beauty.
"Sister Yan, do you have a way for me to ride the Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion? Ninth Brother is very stingy, I have asked him many times, but he refused. Sister Yan, do you really have a way? "
"Mm, but you have to wait until your injuries are healed."
"Oh … alright!" Ping Yang stuck out her tongue, revealing a pained expression. Then, she buried her little head under the blanket. However, before she buried her head under the blanket, the edges of her mouth curved into a sinister smile.
Chi Guyan looked at Ping Yang, who was hiding under the blanket, and a doting expression appeared in the corner of her eyes. Then, she gently stood up from the chair and slowly walked to the window, looking at the fresh flowers swaying in the storm outside the attic.
"He broke through the Broken Bridge, the Twin Stone Tablets and the stone house? He even got Meng Tian's sword … I'm afraid King Duan and the Crown Prince are about to make their move? "
"A vice domain chief entering the combat examinations? The first to ambush was Xing Qingsui, then the next target was Fang Zhengzhi? Mm … "
"Supernatural Intermediate State? Paying such a huge price to ambush one person? If it's just to kill him in the cradle, wouldn't it be better to do it on the road? "
"Sacrificing so much is just to delay the progress of the imperial examinations, no! Looks like there are other plans. The Dragon Protection Squad has lost a Dragon Envoy, and the city gates are under attack, looks like … they are trying to lure the snake out! But, which snake is he trying to lure? "
"King Duan? Crown Prince? All of them are implicated by the imperial examinations. Then, it must be … the Stabilisation Constabulary! To lure the Stabilisation Constabulary … the demons will have to pay a price this time. What will it be? "
Chi Guyan's eyes shone brightly, but her expression remained calm. She stood quietly in front of the window. She looked up at the storm that had not stopped …
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It was night time, but the Eastern Palace was brightly lit.
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong was still wearing the White Dragon robe he wore when he left the palace. However, his expression was extremely dark. But, he did not say a word.
Because, below him sat Yu Yiping.
If Yu Yiping did not speak, he could not speak.
"Give it up!" After some time, Yu Yiping finally gritted his teeth. A Chief Imperial Messenger of the Imperial Academy was very important. However, because it was too important, he had to give it up.
Because, this was a Chief Imperial Messenger who had already lost his trust. Then, he could become a hidden chess piece that could affect the overall situation.
"Teacher … will not do anything that will let me down." Crown Prince Lin Tianrong did not argue directly, but only muttered softly.
"Crown Prince, if you want to stay in the Eastern Palace, you have to consider the worst case scenario. Even if it is a one in a million chance, you have to nip it in the bud. Crown Prince, you have to understand this logic! "
"What does Prime Minister plan to do?"
"Duan Wang pleading for mercy for Han Changfeng must have earned a good reputation in front of the Emperor for cherishing talent. Then, we might as well go with the flow and expose the matter of Han Changfeng wanting to change the exam papers. In this way, the Emperor would definitely be suspicious of Duan Wang pleading for mercy for Han Changfeng. If Han Changfeng really planned for the Crown Prince. If Han Changfeng really planned for the Crown Prince, he will definitely accuse King Duan of failing to investigate! "
"But if we do this, teacher will definitely die. Furthermore, the entire Han Residence …"
"One who plans for the overall situation should be decisive. I will make secret arrangements for Han Changfeng's son. When the Crown Prince ascends to the throne, his son can also be cleared of his crimes and re-enter the court! "
"Teacher's teachings and achievements all these years …" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong could not bear to do this.
Ever since he was young, he had been taught by Han Changfeng. Even though Han Changfeng had committed a crime of negligence this time, but if he was willing to plead for mercy for Han Changfeng together with King Duan, then after everything calmed down, not only would Han Changfeng not die, he might even be demoted by one rank.
"This matter must be carried out quickly. Otherwise, when the Emperor asks, the Ministry of Law will be under even more pressure. Crown Prince, you must not lose the initiative because of a moment of mercy!" Yu Yiping's eyes shone.
"This …" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong was a little hesitant.
"Crown Prince!"
"Why must Prime Minister … sigh … alright, let's do as Prime Minister says!"
"Crown Prince, you are decisive. I swear to follow you till death!" Yu Yiping stood up at this moment and actually knelt down in front of Crown Prince Lin Tianrong.
"Prime Minister, please get up!" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong saw this scene and immediately stood up from his chair. However, a faint light flashed in the corner of his eyes.
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Two days later, the rain stopped, but the wind didn't stop. The raging wind blew within the Yan Capital, creating waves of wind and causing the sky of the Yan Capital to remain dark.
In the morning, in the Imperial Court, hundreds of officials stood silently. Emperor Lin Mubai sat on the Dragon Throne. However, his expression wasn't too good. The reason was because the Ministry of Law had handed over the Imperial Examination case.
As the Minister of Law of the Great Xia Dynasty, even though 'Wan Chong' was nearing fifty years of age and had some white hair, he had always been swift and decisive. Furthermore, this matter was related to the most important Imperial Examination. Furthermore, with the Emperor personally supervising and the Crown Prince secretly instructing, he naturally displayed an extremely swift style of handling matters.
Han Changfeng's few major crimes were quickly listed out. Among them, there was even Han Changfeng's personal signed confession, proving that he had intentionally tampered with Fang Zhengzhi's theory examination paper. He also pointed out King Duan's various negligence in this matter.
As for why it was negligence and not an accomplice?
The reason was very simple. Han Changfeng was the tutor of the Crown Prince. This was something that all the officials in the Imperial Court knew. If he said that he was ordered by King Duan, who would believe it?
"Han Changfeng intended to tamper with the theory examination paper?!"
This kind of crime was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue, shocking the entire Imperial Court. However, this matter had already been personally admitted and signed by Han Changfeng. This was irrefutable evidence.
The hundreds of officials were shocked, but no one raised any objections.
King Duan Lin Xinjue's face was ashen. He gazed at the Crown Prince, Lin Tianrong, who was standing in the Imperial Court. He had never expected his brother to be so ruthless.
This also strengthened his belief in the fight for the throne.
Because, he knew that if he failed in the fight for the throne, his future outcome would be even worse than Han Changfeng's today.
As King Duan, he was in charge of the military.
This was his first time participating in the Imperial Examination. Of course, he could bear the consequences of negligence. However, this also meant that he would no longer be able to participate in the Imperial Examinations in the future.
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong's expression was calm. Without Han Changfeng, the position of Chief Imperial Messenger of the Imperial Academy was equivalent to being empty. However, he did not think that King Duan Lin Xinjue would be able to take this position.
Then …
The Imperial Academy would still be under his control.
The case of the Imperial Examination was temporarily put to rest because of Han Changfeng's confession. The next step was naturally to deal with the remaining matters of the Imperial Examination. For example, the arrangements for the later stages of the combat examination.
They couldn't possibly not have a ranking right?
Therefore, there was a suggestion to compete again. However, they could not compete again. After all, if they did that, it would be equivalent to announcing to the entire nation that the Imperial Academy was useless.
Furthermore, after the attack of the Demon Race, most of the examinees were heavily injured. If they competed immediately, it would be somewhat unfair.
Therefore, after nearly two hours of discussion, Fang Qiu's expression changed.
Finally, they decided to add a preliminary examination before the court examinations. This way, it would not affect the court examinations as scheduled, and it would also allow the injured examinees enough time to recover.
After the matters of the Imperial Examination were completely settled, the gazes of the officials finally became one. Because, they all knew that there was an important matter that was finally going to be brought up.
That was the sword left behind by the Sagely Battle God Meng Tian!
"Reporting to the Emperor, the identity of the demon that appeared in the World of the Sage has been verified. It has been confirmed that he is the Vice Domain Chief of the Ying Domain of the Ten Devilish Domains, Ying Shan!" Law Official Wan Chong naturally wouldn't bring up the sword directly.
Because, that would be the stupidest thing to do. Under the circumstances where he didn't know the Emperor's intentions, what he needed to do was to let the officials in the Imperial Court know the power of the sword.
"It really is Ying Shan?!"
"I heard that Ying Shan had the power of the Supernatural Intermediate State. Fang Zhengzhi had only just entered the Heavenly Reflection State, how could he kill him?"
"I think he obtained the sword of the Sagely Battle God Meng Tian."
"I didn't expect that he could actually kill Ying Shan with just one sword. This is too terrifying."
When they heard Law Official Wan Chong's words, the officials also began to discuss. Each of their faces revealed an expression of shock. On the other hand, Crown Prince Lin Tianrong and King Duan Lin Xinjue stood silently in the Imperial Court.
They were naturally waiting. Waiting for the most suitable opportunity to throw out the most suitable reason. Then, the sword would fall into the hands of the most suitable person.
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