For several days, the situation in the capital was tense.

The city gates were also closed for three days.

Only people are allowed to enter, not to leave.

The streets were full of soldiers tracking down the whereabouts of the men in black.

When encountering someone with an unfamiliar face, officers and soldiers would go up and question the person repeatedly.

All guests staying in the inn will be carefully screened.

The entire capital city was in a state of panic, with every tree and grass looking like an enemy.

In the palace,

For three consecutive days, Chu Weijun carefully checked every corner of the palace several times.

A total of three secret passages were found, one of which was in the Queen's Fengyi Palace, which could be connected to the cold palace.

It is estimated that the men in black entered the secret passage from the cold palace and then entered the Fengyi Palace that day.

This gives people the illusion that neither gods nor ghosts are aware of it.

The other entrance was inside a rockery. It was extremely hidden and was opened by a guard soldier who accidentally triggered a mechanism.

After entering the secret passage, you can lead all the way to the outside of the palace.

Although he had discovered the entrances to three secret passages, Emperor Mingguang was still frightened.

Fortunately, these men in black did not directly attack him, the emperor, otherwise he would have no chance of survival.

Emperor Mingguang looked at the commander of the Imperial Guard Li Junhui and the deputy commander Du Yijian, his face as cold as frost, so cold that it could freeze people to death.

It's frightening.

"Continue to search the palace. Don't leave any palace unsearched. Anyone who obstructs me will be charged with disobeying the imperial order and can be executed directly. It is allowed to execute first and report later!"

"Even if we have to dig deep into the ground, we must find all the entrances and exits of the underground secret passages!"

This order shows how much importance Emperor Mingguang attached to this matter.

It also shows how much Emperor Mingguang feared death.

At this time, Qin Wang Baili Chen gently reminded: "Not only those on the ground, but also those in the water. The water is more hidden and may also contain mysteries."

Emperor Mingguang agreed immediately, "Yes, we should check the water as well. The more hidden and inconspicuous the place is, the more attention we should pay to it, as it is more likely to contain the entrance to the secret passage."

"We must conduct a thorough investigation. We must not be careless."

This time, Baili Chen suspected that those men in black were causing chaos in the palace through the secret passage. Emperor Mingguang only suspected this possibility at the beginning and did not take it seriously.

Even in the secret passage, he found signs of many people living there and food scattered on the ground, which proved that Baili Chen had foresight.

When the facts were laid out before him, Emperor Mingguang had to admire Baili Chen's intelligence and wisdom.

We have to take it seriously.

Because he is afraid of death.

He was even more worried that someone would threaten his throne.

This is his biggest concern.

Li Junhui's face looked extremely haggard.

He hasn't slept for three days and three nights.

The emperor asked him and Du Yijian to make amends for their mistakes, and they led the imperial guards to investigate day and night.

Even rat holes would be dug up to see if there were any secret passages hidden in them.

Now they knew exactly where there were holes in the palace, whether they were rat holes or dog holes.

That's it. Now, with the order from Emperor Mingguang, they must continue looking for the cave without sleep or food.

After coming out of the emperor's council hall, Li Junhui began to summon those guards who were good at swimming, and prepared to conduct inspections in the water everywhere in the palace.

Hopefully it can be sorted out as soon as possible.

If such security risks occur in the palace again, he and Du Yijian will definitely not be able to save their lives next time.

Fortunately, His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin just recommended Song Yan as the deputy commander of the Imperial Guard.

The Imperial Guard was supposed to have two deputy commanders, but one had always been vacant, so now was the perfect time to fill the position.

Li Junhui and Du Yijian both agreed that Song Yan would take the role.

In a critical moment, Song Yan was ordered to help them bear some of the pressure from Emperor Mingguang, which was of course a good thing.

Soon, what happened in the palace reached Su Ci's ears.

"Your Highness really acted quickly and arranged Song Yan to join the Imperial Guards in no time!"

Ban Yue moved closer to Su Ci and lowered her voice, "Not only that, but they also deployed more than a hundred guards and more than twenty palace maids."

"With the manpower we originally arranged in the palace, we now have enough manpower to know the news from all over the palace."

Su Ci nodded with satisfaction.

At this time, Su Zi came to the Peony Courtyard.

In the past few days, Song Yan had been teaching her how to ride a horse, but when Su Zi went to the horse farm these two days, she didn't see him.

Only to hear his guards come and tell him, "The general is too busy and has no time to teach you anymore."

This made Su Zi very disappointed.

I thought of asking Su Ci to see if there was any news about Song Yan.

"Sister, how are you doing with your horse riding?"

"I heard that he has become a very good rider! This is all thanks to General Song Yan!"

Su Zi's face was full of shyness and instantly turned red like an apple.

He stammered, "I... I'm doing OK, but... there's been no one teaching me these past few days, so my progress has been a little slow..."

Su Ci chuckled: "Sister, have you not seen Song Yan for several days? Are you here to ask me for news?"

Su Zi's face turned even redder.

"You...what are you talking about?"

"Sister, if you have a man you like, you must cherish him!"

"I think you two are a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, just like a couple from heaven. You are a perfect match!"

"Song Yan is a rare young talent in Beijing. It would be a pity if my sister missed him!"

Su Ci's face showed shyness and anxiety.

After a short silence, Su Zi mustered up her courage and asked weakly, "I just don't know what General Song Yan thinks? Does she like me?"

"I also know that General Song is a child of destiny, but... I'm afraid she doesn't like me."

"My sister has both stunning beauty and extraordinary talent, but she is quiet and doesn't like to show off. Otherwise, she would definitely be sought after by hundreds of families."

"The people who come to our house to propose marriage can form a long queue with no end in sight."

"It will definitely make General Song Yan panic to death!"

"Sister, please stop making fun of me. I'm not as good as you say I am." Su Zi was a little unconfident.

Su Ci walked over and held Su Zi's hand. The two sisters were very close.

"The news from His Highness is that Song Yan entered the palace and became the deputy commander of the Imperial Guard."

"The palace is currently investigating the men in black. He has just taken office, so he must show off. He should be quite busy."

The two sisters were talking when the servant at the door came in and handed Su Zi a letter.

Su Zi turned her head, secretly opened it and took a look, and immediately her face was filled with joy.

Su Ci couldn't help but tease, "How is it? Did your lover write to you? Asking you to meet him?"

"Bad sister, I won't talk to you anymore!"

Su Zi ran away shyly.

Su Ci looked at her sister's brisk steps and joyful smile and laughed softly.

It seems that she is trying to instigate her mother to discuss with Aunt Pei and settle her sister and Song Yan's marriage as soon as possible. "Please give me good reviews, votes, rewards, urge me to update, everything."

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