After the failed attempt to pretend to be dead, the sickly child was favored by the treacherous mini

After receiving Xia Hong's eye signal, Xia Yu stood up from his seat, bowed to Xia Hong, and got things down to business.

"Father, the Imperial Guards and the Imperial Guards are in charge of the security inside and outside the palace. The Dragon Boat Festival parade is a joint effort between the two departments that only happens once a year."

"Although the mishap that occurred today was not necessary, it did not lead to an irreparable mistake."

"Lord Shen and Lord Tian are in high positions, and they don't have the ability to see and hear from afar, so it's difficult for them to be able to take care of everything."

"I think it would be better to punish the troublemakers and fine Mr. Tian one year's salary."

He kowtowed three times towards where Xia Hong was, and while he was still unconscious, he subconsciously made a move to save his life.

To cut, to live.

"Your Majesty, the conflict that occurred with the Imperial Guards today was actually caused by the Imperial Guards relying on their noble birth. During the past month of cooperation, they used various means to bully and insult the Imperial Guards."

"Although the guards under my command are of humble status, they have worked diligently to maintain the law and order of the Divine Capital over the years. Even if they have no merits, they have worked hard."

"However, the evidence of their crime today is irrefutable. I beg Your Majesty to allow me to bear the punishment for them."

Tian Ding, kneeling before the king, didn't know that he actually had the biggest bargaining chip.

He came from the common people, and after Shen Jinmo returned to the Divine Capital, he tried his best to take care of the people, making him the most popular official in the Divine Capital.

Shen Jinmo played with the jade cup in his hand and uttered his arrogant words slowly.

"People are born into different classes. Those who work before the emperor are naturally more noble than those of you who deal with trivial matters every day."

"Master Tian, ​​you should recognize your position."

Suppressed by Shen Jinmo's words, Tian Ding pursed his lips and lowered his head. His trembling appearance was completely different from before, like a frightened rabbit.

Such a brave and timid person is actually easy to raise.

Isn’t Xie Nanxing in front of us the best example?

The light that was wandering in Xia Hong's eyes began to gather together.

Tian Ding and Shen Jinmo became irreconcilable because of the issue of Wu Cixiu. The Imperial Guard Department, the Dark Guard Department, and the Imperial Command Department were separated. In the end, the capital of the gods was firmly in Xia Hong's hands.

Shen Jinmo, Xia Yu, and Xia Ling who was still imprisoned in the inner prison without even a trial, the three forces checked and balanced each other, resulting in no one daring to covet the succession of imperial power.

Now, all that’s missing is military power.

When the military power is stabilized, Xia Hong won't have to attend the morning court anymore.

There will never be any possibility of unrest in the mountains and rivers again.

Xia Hong lowered his head and drank three cold drinks in succession to suppress the surging heat in his heart.

"Today I just want to spend some time with my eldest sister-in-law in the sun. You all kneel before me to discuss these court affairs. Aren't you deliberately trying to make things difficult for me?"

The word "sister-in-law" that was never mentioned in front of others was a sign that the shackles in Xia Hong's heart had loosened a layer.

Shen Jinmo stood up and helped Xie Nanxing up. His cautious look made Xia Hong's eyes flash with coldness.

There are more variables than just military power.

Xie Nanxing in front of him is the biggest variable that affects every aspect.

Tian Ding felt as if he had been pardoned. He thanked Xia Hong, propped up his weak legs, and retreated to the chair with a bow.

He took out a handkerchief from his sleeve and wiped the sweat from his forehead over and over again.

I took a sip of the cold drink that was still slightly cool at hand. It relieved the heat at first, but because my heart was still turbulent, the heat that was suppressed by the cold surged up again in a short while.

Xia Hong's gaze fell on where Tian Ding was again, and the curve at the corner of his mouth showed disdain.

Just as Shen Jinmo said, the biggest advantage for a child born in a merchant family after entering the court is that he is very easy to control.

Although he didn't know Tian Ding well enough, he didn't need to worry too much about his humble background.

The sun always sets, Shen Jinmo and Xie Nanxing were left in the palace to accompany Xia Hong for dinner. Xia Yu had not finished his homework yet, so he left the palace with Tian Ding.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for rescuing me."

If Xia Yu had not taken the initiative to show his favoritism towards Tian Ding, Xia Hong would not have put him in a corner of the court chess game so quickly, and he would never have been able to escape unscathed tonight.

The person in power holds a stick in one hand and a carrot in the other. Now the stick hasn't fallen yet, and even the training hasn't been done. How could Tian Ding possibly get the sweet treat of being separated from Shen Jinmo?

"Need not."

Xia Yu would not want the power of the Imperial Guard Department, nor would he want Tian Ding's gratitude.

Because Xia Hong won't allow it.

If he forced it, he would break the balance that Xia Hong imagined, and the disguise created by doting would be removed. He and Xun Zhan still could not guarantee that they could escape unscathed.

The coldness on Xia Yu's face was completely different from what he had just seen in the Imperial Garden. Tian Ding thought for a moment and decided not to follow him.

He thought it through clearly. The person who rescued him today seemed to be Xia Yu, but in fact it was Xie Nanxing.

As the most powerful prince in the court, Xia Yu needs to seize every opportunity to disown all the forces that do not belong to him in front of Xia Hong.

Today's action is to avoid suspicion.

Tian Ding, who had always lived under the protection of Shen Jinmo, felt for the first time the unpredictable situation at the center of the power storm.

There must be a deeper meaning behind every word spoken and every action taken by every person.

The real pinnacle of power is completely different from the straightforward and reckless sons of nobles that Tian Ding had come into contact with in the past.

Tian Ding, who has not yet figured out the chips he holds, still has a long way to go before he can become his ideal self.

If he's lucky, he can make it.

If he is unlucky, he will quietly become a victim of this power struggle.

Tian Ding did not get on the carriage to go home, but instead chased after the gorgeous sunset in the sky.

The last ray of light in the sky faded away, and night arrived as expected. Tian Ding turned and entered the Guard Department.

Sitting on the armchair, Tian Ding looked at the five guards kneeling in the hall and leading the trouble.

His voice was heavy, and his authority was unknowingly added: "Why did you have an argument with the imperial guards on such a day?"

Facing desperate situations and finding a way out is always the best way to achieve growth.

The kneeling guards looked at each other in bewilderment. The bravest one slowly raised his head and asked tentatively, "Didn't you, sir, arrange for someone to pass on a message saying that after the Dragon Boat Festival parade, revenge will be taken and grievances will be avenged?"

Tian Ding leaned back on the armchair with his eyes closed, his hands tightly clasped on the armchair, veins bulging out.

When he opened his eyes again, all the disturbances had subsided.

"Watch your mouths. Anyone who asks about this will be told to swear to death that it was the imperial guards who started this."