"absurd!"

In Huaguang Temple, Emperor Kang's angry roar shocked everyone's hearts.

He threw the Imperial City Secretary's report to the ground and said angrily.

"Is this Su Mu addicted to catching assassins?! Last time, he made mischief in Fuxi Palace and forced Xi'er to almost take off her clothes. This time, she went to Kaifeng Mansion to borrow troops and broke into Judge Shen's house with great fanfare to catch some assassin. The snake assassin also injured Xi'er who was treating a doctor. What did he catch?"

Bai Yu, the commander of the Imperial City Department in front of Emperor Kang, was honest and answered in a low voice.

"Two burn patients, a 60-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman."

These words made the little eunuch serving behind Emperor Kang couldn't help covering his mouth and snickering.

Indeed, the two people with facial burns that Su Mu carried away were not assassins at all.

At that time, the person who shouted injustice in his hometown dialect was a 60-year-old man.

The other one was a 40-year-old woman who couldn't speak because her throat was burned. She was thick and her hair, clothes, and body were so burned that she couldn't even see her appearance. So she was carried away so hard that Su Mu thought she was a suspect.

When the magistrate of Kaifeng Prefecture tried the suspects and saw that the so-called Dark Snake assassins were these two guys, he panicked and hurriedly reported the matter to Emperor Kang and put all the responsibility on Su Mu. I came to borrow troops to investigate the case, but he didn't dare not borrow anything.

Emperor Kang heard this and asked the Imperial City Secretary to investigate. When he learned what happened that day, he became furious.

"Xi'er went all the way to ask a doctor to treat me. Is it an eyesore for him? He is looking for trouble all day long, leading troops here and there. Will he come to my Huaguang Temple again at some point?!"

The Imperial Master saluted and advised,

"Your Majesty, please calm down. Maybe this Su Mu is really thinking about your Majesty's safety, but he is just acting a little recklessly."

"After such a trouble, you still speak for him?"

Emperor Kang raised his eyebrows and glared at him, making the imperial master break into a cold sweat.

Eunuch Zhang raised his hands tremblingly. After Shen Qin's careful treatment, his body was almost fine now.

"I feel that this is a very difficult situation for me to be sentenced to by Shen Yuan. I would like to ask your Majesty to protect me."

Shen Qin ignored the risk of being punished by Emperor Kang and saved his life. Eunuch Zhang was naturally grateful and spoke in a biased manner.

After hearing this, Emperor Kang became even more angry.

"I think he tried to frame Shen Qin but failed. He really wants me to die early!"

Under the emperor's power, no one dared to speak for Su Mu anymore. Eunuch Zhang only said something with his hands in hand.

"Your Majesty, please calm down, your health is urgent."

With a sharp slap on the long case, Emperor Kang made a decision.

"I can't tolerate him anymore! Eunuch Zhang, I have told you that Su Mu is lawless and has exceeded his authority to lead troops. He was demoted two ranks in a row and was demoted to the Privy Council with the same signature. He will be shut up for seven days to think about his past."

This punishment was considered light. After all, Emperor Kang was still jealous of Empress Liu's remnant party and Su Mu's status in the army.

Eunuch Zhang accepted the order, and the Imperial Master whispered to the side.

"It's just that the post of Privy Councilor is vacant..."

Kandi glared at him fiercely, his face as frosty as ice.

"I am discussing state affairs and it is not the Taoist priest's turn to interrupt. You can go down first."

"I spoke out of turn. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

The Imperial Master did not dare to say any more. After kneeling, he timidly left the stage.

After that, Emperor Kang looked at Bai Yu again and whispered.

"Commander Bai, find something to blame for those members of Su Mu's gang. They should be imprisoned or demoted, especially those who complained for Empress Liu with him last time. Take your time and start from a low-level official. Don't do it. Too obvious."

Su Mu has been in charge of the army for a long time in the court. The tree is big and has deep roots. It needs to be slowly pulled out of the cocoon.

"Yes!"

Bai Yu accepted the order, and Emperor Kang asked the two of them again.

"Have you heard how General Chen is doing now?"

Eunuch Zhang replied,

"I heard that Princess Ji Yang went to see General Chen and found that he not only recovered his memory, but also practiced martial arts. He should be almost well."

"Chen Qin's medical skills are really good, and I feel much better."

Emperor Kang took a sip of the imperial tea brought by the young eunuch and said.

"In Taikang Mountain back then, General Chen was loyal and dedicated, and he served with meritorious service. He is the most suitable person to hold the post of Privy Councilor. Commander Bai, what do you think?"

As the commander-in-chief of the Imperial City Department and a secret agent, Bai Yu had been with Emperor Kangxi for many years, so he was naturally well versed in the holy will, so he answered respectfully.

"What your Majesty said is true, but he has been ill for many years and has no reputation in the court. If your Majesty directly gives him such a high position, he may not be able to convince the public."

Emperor Kang asked Bai Yu.

"Then do you have any idea?"

Bai Yu clapped his hands and replied.

"I believe that military generals should make friends with martial arts. The imperial examination for the number one scholar in martial arts is about to take place. Your Majesty can allow the military generals in the court to hold a competition with the champions in martial arts. If General Chen can show his bravery again, your majesty can naturally use this as an excuse to promote General Chen. . In addition, Your Majesty can also take advantage of this opportunity to select talents."

Kandi agreed and leaned on the dragon throne.

"Let's do it like this. I remember that General Chen's martial arts was among the best among all generals back then. I will convey my intention to Chen Yugui and ask him to practice hard. Don't embarrass me."

Bai Yu said, "Yes, I will do it now."

Kandi put down his tea cup and sighed.

"My memory is not very good as I get older. How many months has Xi'er been guarding the mausoleum?"

Eunuch Zhang replied, "Master, it's been more than two months."

"He's been sick lately. It's very cold on the mountain. Why don't we call him back? We should also make preparations for his marriage to Sumu's daughter."

This engagement was actually a conspiracy, mainly to appease Su Mu and tell him that although Empress Liu was demoted and Queen Liu was convicted, they were still family members, so he should not be nervous or rebel.

If Su Mu really realized that something was wrong and rebelled, Emperor Kang would have sufficient reasons to accuse Su Mu of being ungrateful.

Bai Yu told the truth,

"Your Majesty, this is somewhat inconsistent with the law. After all, the Fifth Highness is still in the period of filial piety..."

Emperor Kan said impatiently.

"Is it illegal or not? I still don't know about the bad things that Empress Liu and Lan He did? I don't care about it because of the kindness of husband and wife. Her cousin doesn't know how to restrain himself."

He looked at Eunuch Zhang again and said slowly.

"According to my decree, Empress Liu is a deceitful person. Her moral character is not worthy of her place. She has no mother's grace. She took poison and plotted against the female official of the imperial court. She wants to endanger the fifth prince. It is inappropriate to enter the temple to worship her. Her tablet should be moved out of the ancestral temple and abolished. All titles will be demoted to common people."

As soon as these words came out, Eunuch Zhang and Bai Yu were silent for a moment.

The case of the poisoning of the fifth prince was finally settled, and the crime was finally pinned on Queen Liu.

This is Kandi making his position clear.

This means that he will no longer protect the remnants of Queen Liu's party, and other courtiers should also think carefully and stand in line.

Perhaps Emperor Kang originally wanted to use Empress Liu's remaining power to check and balance Crown Prince Li Wei, but now seeing that the uncle was too arrogant, he simply settled the old and new grudges together.

An imperial edict severed the relationship between husband and wife that had lasted for decades, even though the woman once persuaded her father to rebel, regardless of the risk, and accompanied him to conquer the world.

What Kandi wanted was never the truth.

"promise!"

Eunuch Zhang exhaled and took the order.

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