That night, when Qinzhou and Zhanping were discussing in the study, a group of black-clad assassins suddenly rushed in.

Their moves were fierce, and they were obviously well-trained. Qinzhou and Zhanping fought back, but the black-clad men were outnumbered and gradually gained the upper hand.

At the critical moment, Zhan Ping threw a smoke bomb and pulled Qin Zhou away to escape the chaos. They hid in an alley and temporarily escaped the pursuit.

"It seems that our actions have attracted their attention." Qin Zhou said breathlessly.

"What should we do now?" Zhan Ping asked.

"We must report what we know to the court as soon as possible." Qinzhou's eyes were firm.

However, they soon discovered that the alley they had run into in a panic was a dead end. This was really like adding insult to injury.

Just as they were preparing to escape quietly, they suddenly heard hurried footsteps getting closer.

Qinzhou and Zhan Ping looked at each other and then quietly retreated.

But they seemed to be very unlucky tonight. They were discovered just after they took a small step back.

"Who's there?" the leading man in black shouted sternly.

Qinzhou and Zhanping were shocked. They knew they could not escape and could only face it.

"It's you!" The man in black saw Qinzhou and Zhan Ping, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Who are you? Why are you chasing us?" Qinzhou asked in a deep voice.

"You know too much, so you must die!" The man in black sneered, "The higher-ups have issued a death order, you two must die tonight."

Before he finished speaking, the man in black brandished a sword and rushed towards Qinzhou and Zhanping. Qinzhou and Zhanping were in a desperate situation and had to fight to the death.

At this critical moment, a cry of killing was heard from the alley entrance. A group of soldiers rushed in and started fighting with the men in black.

Seeing this, Qinzhou and Zhanping took the opportunity to escape, and they ran desperately towards the Dali Temple.

When they finally ran to the gate of Dali Temple, they were gasping for breath and supporting each other.

"Go and call for help!" Qinzhou pushed Zhan Ping.

Zhan Ping nodded, then rushed into the Dali Temple.

Not long after, a group of soldiers rushed out following Zhan Ping.

"Sir, the carriage is ready!" the leading yamen runner reported to Zhan Ping.

"Well, let's set off immediately!" Zhan Ping helped Qinzhou up, and they got on the carriage together and headed towards the palace.

Qinzhou prayed in his heart, hoping that everything would be in time. The carriage sped along and soon arrived at the gate of the palace.

Qinzhou and Zhanping jumped off the carriage and rushed straight to the palace gate.

"Stop!" The guards at the gate stopped them.

"I have something important to report to the emperor!" Qinzhou said anxiously.

The guard looked at them and said, "The emperor has already rested. If you have anything to say, please report it tomorrow."

"No! This matter is of great importance and must be reported now!" Qinzhou said firmly.

The guard hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to go in and report.

Not long after, the guard came out and said, "The emperor wants to see you."

Qinzhou and Zhanping breathed a sigh of relief and followed the guards into the palace.

After entering the palace, Qinzhou and Zhanping knelt down to pay their respects. Chu Junze looked solemn and asked, "Why are you in such a hurry to see me?"

Qinzhou hurriedly reported the whole story and presented the evidence he and Zhanping found at the scene.

After Chu Junze read the evidence, he was furious and slammed the table. "What a courage! I never thought that this traitor was actually him!"

The next day, during the morning court session, Chu Junze ordered the arrest of Privy Councilor Wu Daoqing on the spot in front of all the civil and military officials.

He also detailed the things that the Privy Councilor had done to betray the State of Zhao.

The ministers became angrier and angrier as they listened, and their fists clenched so hard that they made a cracking sound, especially the military generals. If they had been without weapons, they would have killed this traitorous bastard long ago!

He must be beaten and rebuilt. This kind of person is a shame to our ancestors while he is alive, and even after his death he cannot even think of entering the ancestral hall.

Wu Daoqing was very angry at her words. His blood was boiling and he tasted a fishy sweetness in his throat. Then he spat out a mouthful of blood.

Seeing that he was vomiting blood, Chu Junze asked Eunuch Xi to call the imperial physician.

The imperial physician arrived quickly, and after treating Wu Daoqing, he reported to Chu Junze that Lord Wu was just suffering from a heart attack due to anger, and just needed to rest for a while.

Chu Junze looked at Wu Daoqing with disgust and ordered him to be thrown into prison and retrialed on another day.

All the ministers echoed the call and demanded that Wu Daoqing be severely punished in order to uphold the law.

Chu Junze looked at the ministers and said sternly, "My dear ministers, what do you think about this matter?"

A minister stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Wu Daoqing's crime of treason is truly a heinous crime. He should be sentenced to death to serve as a warning to others."

Another minister also echoed: "I second the opinion. Wu Daoqing betrayed the country and sold out his master for fame. His crime is unforgivable."

All the ministers nodded in agreement.

Chu Junze nodded slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he said loudly: "In this case, I will follow your advice and determine Wu Daoqing's guilt after the three courts have held a joint trial.

During this period, I will order a thorough investigation of everything related to this matter, and will not allow any treacherous person to escape the punishment of the law!"

After the tide receded, Chu Junze went straight back to Yaoguang Palace.

At this time, the three little ones were doing horse stance in the yard. Su Qianqian stood aside with a smile, looking at their cute looks.

After Chu Junze walked in quietly, Su Qianqian smiled at him gently, "What's wrong? Is it a problem with the crossbow? Do you need me to go to the Ministry of Industry for help?"

"No, I don't need your help. Right now I need your hug to feel better!" He took the initiative to hug her and took a deep breath on her neck.

At this moment, he finally stopped feeling anxious.

Su Qianqian hugged his waist tightly, wrapped her arms around his body, and pressed her cheek against his warm chest.

She closed her eyes and quietly felt his breath. The familiar and reassuring smell made her feel extremely at ease.

"It's still early. If you feel tired, do you want me to lie down with you for a while?" Su Qianqian asked softly, her tone full of concern.

Chu Junze nodded slightly to show his agreement. Then, he took her hand and gently led her into the bedroom.

Then they lay together on the soft bed, quietly feeling each other's breath.

Su Qianqian nestled in his arms, feeling his body temperature and heartbeat.

The steady and powerful beating seemed like the most beautiful melody in the world, calming her heart.

As she listened to the beautiful sound, her thoughts gradually drifted away, recalling every moment she had spent with him.

In this quiet moment, Su Qianqian hopes that time can stay at this moment forever, allowing them to enjoy this rare warmth and tranquility.

Chu Junze looked at the person in his arms, and his heart was filled with joy.

Little did they know that the war on the border had already begun.

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