The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

General Nangong accepted the order and left the imperial study.

Yao Buwei glanced at him and reminded him, "Your Majesty, Commander Zhu has been working so hard and has not rested yet. Although young people are strong, it is not a good idea to toss around randomly. I think it would be better to let Commander Zhu go to the side hall to rest for a while while waiting."

"You are very thoughtful. Go ahead." The emperor's expression softened and he waved his hand.

Zhu Changji clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

He retreated and, led by the eunuch, went to a side hall to rest.

The emperor was too lazy to look at the group of people kneeling on the ground, so he stood up and went to the imperial garden to relax.

Yao Buwei followed with a smile and gave Dou Jian a meaningful look before leaving.

Shangguanfu.

Huan Shuang walked into the room with a smile: "Miss, you are amazing. The emperor really sent General Nangong out of the palace to search."

Putting down the brush, Shangguan Haitong picked up the words he had just written and admired them: "One was framed, and the other reported to the higher authorities. Although Zhu Changji is favored by the emperor, too many things have happened to him recently. The emperor naturally has some doubts and sent the trusted General Nangong to take action."

As if she understood, Huanshuang picked up the plate in her hand and said, "These are the new pastries made in the kitchen. Try them, young lady."

Shangguan Haitong thought of something and asked, "Nangong Qi hasn't returned yet, right? He just experienced a fight and his blood is boiling, how can he calm down?"

Huan Shuang nodded: "He was talking about his bravery in the teahouse. Miss, do you want to meet him?"

"Come closer and listen." Shangguan Haitong waved with a smile.

Huanshuang came closer and listened attentively.

After receiving the order, she happily put down the plate: "Girl, eat, I'll go do my work."

"Slow down, be careful not to fall." Shangguan Haitong smiled helplessly.

Teahouse.

Nangong Qi was standing with one foot on the bench and the other on the table, talking excitedly: "The thief rushed over, and I went up to him and slashed his neck. There was blood spurting out and splashing all over me. See, it's all over my clothes."

The guests listened attentively.

Which man doesn't yearn to be a mighty general who fights on the battlefield?

A short man mixed into the crowd and shouted, "You killed so many bandits, what reward will the emperor give you?"

For a moment, everyone started to make a noise.

"Yes, what did the emperor reward you with?"

"I see there is no reward. How can it be hidden?"

Everyone laughed.

Nangong Qi was not convinced: "Who said the emperor didn't give any reward? It's on the way and hasn't arrived yet."

"I heard that the commander of the Royal Guards is colluding with the bandits. He will definitely be dismissed. Otherwise, you can be the commander."

"I think so. Boy, let's see what you can do."

"I'll take the position!" Nangong Qi jumped off the table and patted his chest to promise, "I will definitely earn a position as a commander."

"Keep an eye on you, we're all waiting."

"Hahahaha. You're just a kid, but you still want to be a leader."

"Who knows, maybe he can really become the winner..."

Nangong Qi was holding back his anger and ran towards the palace angrily. When he saw the guards at the palace gate from a distance, he calmed down.

No, I can't get in at all.

At this time, General Nangong had finished searching Dou Jian's house and was preparing to return to the palace.

Nangong Qi hurried up: "Dad, Dad, take me in. I want to see what the palace looks like."

"Get out of the way. I have something important to do. Go home immediately." General Nangong impatiently pushed away his son who came up to him.

Don't you even look at the situation today and why are you joining in the commotion?

Nangong Qi opened his arms to block the way: "If you don't take me in, you can't go in either. Dad, take me in. I promise to be good and not make trouble. If you don't let me talk, I will pretend to be dumb. If you don't let me walk around, I will pretend to have no legs."

Unable to resist, he hurried into the palace.

General Nangong said helplessly: "Don't move or talk nonsense, do you hear me?"

"I heard you. I promise to do what I say." Nangong Qi followed with a smile. His father was the best to him.

Royal Garden.

General Nangong had no choice but to bring his son to see the emperor: "Your Majesty, the search has been completed. Nothing suspicious was found."

"Yes. Is he your youngest son?" The emperor smiled kindly, "He is indeed a handsome man."

General Nangong lowered his head and said, "He was very naughty. He followed me to kill the bandits and didn't even have time to change his clothes."

The emperor waved his hand and said, "Young people should be more noisy. Yao Buwei, send someone to take the young master to wash and change clothes."

"Yes. Young master, please come in." Yao Buwei stepped forward and raised his hand.

Nangong Qi has something to say.

Yao Buwei lowered his voice and said, "Young Master, you are covered in blood. To avoid offending the Emperor, you should change your clothes first. We can talk later. This way, our family won't be embarrassed, and neither will your father."

There is no other way.

Nangong Qi reluctantly followed the young eunuch and left, determined to tell him what he wanted to say later.

As soon as the person leaves.

Yao Buwei asked the other eunuchs and palace maids to move away, and he also walked away.

The emperor stood with his hands behind his back: "It's unreasonable. What does Lu Xiao need soldiers and weapons for?"

General Nangong bowed his head and replied, "Yes. He was not close to any prince. The most likely explanation is that he offended someone."

With a cold snort, the emperor slowly walked forward: "From the beginning of the murder, everything is weird. The person behind this is really capable, but it's okay. Let's take this opportunity to clean up the guards, so that Lu Xiao won't have the final say."

General Nangong followed slowly and listened quietly.

The emperor sighed: "If Lu Xiao is removed, who will be the commander?"

Looking at the entire court, there is no suitable candidate.

General Nangong joked, "Why not have a martial arts competition to select the candidates, and the winner will be the commander."

"Bad idea. Why is there no suitable person?" The emperor paced slowly.

"Yes. My idea was a bad one. Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and I feel ashamed of myself." General Nangong was an expert at flattering.

The emperor shook his head: "You. Whatever, I can always choose someone. Let's deal with the matter at hand first."

The two returned to the imperial study.

Yao Buwei entered the hall and stood beside the emperor to serve him.

Zhu Changji got the news and hurried over.

The emperor asked with concern, "How was your rest, my dear minister?"

"Very good. Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty." Zhu Changji was indeed very tired, but he dared not rest in the palace.

He could only pretend to be asleep and close his eyes to rest for a while.

The emperor nodded: "Dou Jian, General Nangong has searched your residence and found nothing suspicious. You are indeed innocent. Lu Xiao, what else do you have to say? The physical evidence points to you, and the witnesses also say it is you. Even the dead bandits shouted your name!"

Lu Xiao kowtowed immediately: "Your Majesty, I am innocent. I am really innocent!"

"Unjust?" The emperor threw the arrows on the imperial desk. "Take a good look! Fifty people made knives, armor, bows and arrows. You still dare to cry out for injustice! Do you want to say that fifty people risked their lives to frame you? Are you saying that your former good brothers have wronged you regardless of their friendship?"

"I...I am really innocent." The evidence was conclusive and Lu Xiao was thrown into the abyss.

Nothing he said would work, but he struggled desperately. Even if he was going to die, he couldn't let the traitor take the position!

Lu Xiao's eyes were fierce, and he suddenly picked up the arrow on the ground and stabbed it at Dou Jian.

Everyone was shocked.

Yao Buwei protected the emperor and shouted, "Someone come! Protect the emperor, protect the emperor!"

The incident happened suddenly, and Dou Jian only had time to avoid a fatal injury. He covered his bleeding neck and shouted angrily: "How dare you commit murder in front of the emperor!"