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

The soldiers rushed into the thatched hut, but not the main house.

The door of the woodshed was opened, and many people inside had their hands and feet tied and their mouths stuffed tightly.

They saw people and tried to call for help. Soldiers came forward and untied them.

The rescued people left the house and finally regained their freedom.

Zhu Changji dismounted and gave the horse to the two younger victims.

The soldiers escorted the prisoners and took the rescued people back to the city.

It was getting dark, but the city gates were still open today.

People whose family members were missing spontaneously stood at the city gate waiting for good news.

"I'm back, I'm back." A sharp-eyed person shouted happily.

People were excited.

As the team got closer, many family members reunited, crying and celebrating.

After searching around, Lord Wan finally smiled and said, "Thanks to Deputy General Zhu, the case was solved."

The yamen runners took over the prisoners, and the soldiers waited at the city gate. The victim returned home with his parents.

Zhu Changji and Lord Wan went to the palace to meet the emperor and report the latest developments of the case.

In the palace, the lights are brightly lit.

The emperor met the two in the imperial study. Hearing the good news, he smiled with satisfaction: "Good, good. A great achievement."

Zhu Changji half-knelt down and said, "It is my responsibility, I dare not take credit for it."

"You have worked hard. Go back to the camp first." The emperor became more and more satisfied and made up his mind.

"Yes. I'll take my leave." Zhu Changji left.

As the man left, the smile on the emperor's face slowly disappeared: "Look at him, then look at yourself. Go back and reflect on yourself."

"Yes." Lord Wan stepped back immediately.

Having solved a vexing problem, the emperor was in a good mood: "Don't tell me, this Zhu Changji is not bad."

Yao Buwei, who was on duty, smiled and said, "Your Majesty has a keen eye."

"You, you." The emperor stood up and left with his hands behind his back.

Outside the palace. At the entrance of the alley.

As soon as Zhu Changji came out, he saw the servants waiting for him and got on the carriage silently.

inside the car.

Shangguan Haitong said something shocking: "Did the previous commander eat a lot of empty salaries?"

Didn't expect to ask this.

Zhu Changji was stunned: "I don't know. I'll go back and check."

Nodding, Shangguan Haitong thought about it and said, "What happened today was not my idea. The Fourth Prince insisted on doing it his own way. How can a weak woman like me persuade him? With your achievements today, you will surely be promoted. This farce should end, go back."

Zhu Changji nodded, hesitated for a moment and asked: "Miss Shangguan, you have good relations with both the Third Prince and the Fourth Prince, and you can also ask the Ninth Prince to intercede for you. What do you want? As the saying goes: Too much is too much. You are dealing with several princes, aren't you afraid of..."

"A miserable end?" Shangguan Haitong smiled softly, "You asked me what I wanted. What do you think I want?"

Shaking his head, Zhu Changji couldn't see through it: "The most honorable position that a girl can aspire for is out of reach. There's no guarantee that it won't be in vain in the end."

Shangguan Haitong smiled with her hands covering her lips, her eyes mocking: "The most honorable position a woman can aspire to, do you mean the Empress of the Central Palace? Deputy General Zhu, you underestimate me. What I want is not an insignificant position, but what that position brings."

What that seat brings...

Zhu Changji couldn't believe it and stood there in a daze.

Shangguan Haitong slowly opened her hands.

That’s right, what she wanted was not a vassal position, but... power.

With a smile on his lips, Shangguan Haitong slowly closed his palms as if grasping something.

The power is in your hands, life and death are yours to take.

Men can do it, and women can do it too.

Zhu Changji was so shocked that he was speechless. What kind of ship had he been pulled onto?

Shangguan Haitong raised her eyes and said, "Deputy General Zhu, be careful on your journey. I will take good care of your mother and sister."

His heart skipped a beat, and Zhu Changji got out of the car and fled. This secret was too big, too shocking.

Shangguan Haitong's eyes were cold: "Are they among those caught?"

The servant beside the sedan replied, "Yes. The two men chased to the city gate and many people saw their appearance clearly."

"I guess they are stubborn and refuse to confess their crimes." Shangguan Haitong took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of his lips. "Severe punishment will be given."

"Yes." The servant bowed and stepped back, disappearing into the darkness.

Shangguan Haitong sneered. The Fourth Prince's knife is really useful...

Shangguanfu.

Huanshuang was waiting at the back door and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the carriage return.

She went to meet him and said, "Girl, you are back. I was so worried that something might happen to you."

Shangguan Haitong got out of the car: "What can go wrong? If everything goes well, I will tell my second sister the news tomorrow."

"Hey." Huan Shuang helped her master back to the courtyard, "I had nothing to do with this incident. What if, I mean, what if those people under the Fourth Prince hurt someone without any care? They are so innocent. Stay at home and don't suffer this unprovoked disaster."

Shangguan Haitong smiled: "Yes. There will definitely be people who are unwilling to accept this and want to investigate the truth."

Ah, even if we find out the truth, we can't do anything to the Fourth Prince, right?

Huan Shuang curled her lips: "Fortunately, no one was hurt. We also helped the Second Miss to vent her anger."

Shangguan Haitong returned to the bedroom, washed her hands and face, and sat in front of the dressing table: "Helping my second sister is only part of the reason."

What’s more important is the Fourth Prince’s trust in and complete control over Zhu Changji.

Moreover, this matter will become a hidden danger and will be useful in the future.

Huan Shuang took off her master's hairpin and said, "Everyone is happy when the bad guy is caught. Will he be sentenced to death by beheading?"

"No." Shangguan Haitong stared at the face in the mirror. Because those two people would not survive tonight...

The next morning.

Shangguan Sitong yawned and stood up: "I really want to sleep a little longer."

Yun Ping pulled her up and said, "Didn't the girl say she wanted to get up early last night? She has memorized many texts that surpassed the Fourth Young Master?"

"Studying is tiring." Shangguan Sitong felt uncomfortable all over. Winning or losing didn't seem that important, so he might as well get some more sleep.

Ruhong came in with some water: "Are you still sleepy? I have good news for you, the two bad guys have been caught."

"Which two bad guys..." Shangguan Sitong suddenly came to his senses after thinking about something, "Really?"

After wringing out the towel, Ruhong nodded, "Really? I heard they did a lot of bad things and were arrested last night. They were tortured in jail and couldn't hold on. I'm only telling you guys, don't go out and spread rumors. It seems like those two were castrated."

Shangguan Sitong's eyes widened: "Ah? Is this true?"

Ruhong nodded: "No matter whether it is true or not, we should be happy that the bad guys are punished."

Yun Ping agreed, "It's over now, girl, just listen to it. After breakfast, you still have to review."

Shangguan Sitong sat at the table blankly, feeling very unreal. Are those two bad guys dead?

It’s too...unbearable to live.

The government office posted a notice announcing the death of the two prisoners. The people applauded and cheered, feeling very happy.

A teahouse on the street opposite the government office.

Xie Qiuguang put down his teacup without any interest, thinking that the trip was in vain.

Wei Jingyan was surprised: "Dead? Killed in one night?"

"What's so strange about that? People like this will definitely be tortured. Since they are really stubborn, it is inevitable that they will be punished more harshly." Wei Yuyou drank his tea calmly.

"Oh." Wei Jingyan supported his chin with his hand, feeling bored. "I thought I could see the trial."