Who put the yellow robe on me?

A trace of fear flashed in Emperor Liang's eyes. Suddenly, he coughed even more violently, his voice trembling: "Jingyi... Jingyi..." He coughed with difficulty, his body shaking slightly, and he looked extremely weak.

Jiang Chen felt an ominous premonition in his heart. His hands trembled as he said anxiously, "Father, my thirteenth sister returned to the palace last night!"

Emperor Liang frowned, his tone carrying a hint of anger: "Where is the commander of the Imperial Guards?"

Lin Shigong, the commander of the Imperial Guards, turned pale in the face of the Emperor's wrath, beads of sweat oozing from his forehead. "Your Majesty, after curfew last night, the entire Imperial Guards haven't seen the Thirteenth Princess since."

Silence! The entire court was first filled with a deathly silence!

Then there was a roar and everyone started talking!

"Huh? What does this mean?"

"Could it be that the Thirteenth Princess disappeared for no apparent reason?"

"How is this possible? How could a living person disappear?!"

……

The Sixth Prince suddenly stepped out and said coldly, "Father, the last time I saw Thirteenth Sister was last night in a dilapidated temple outside the capital."

A ruined temple? Emperor Liang was confused, and a trace of uneasiness flashed through his mind: "A ruined temple? What is Jingyi doing in a ruined temple?"

The Sixth Prince, Jiang Fu, sneered, his eyes gleaming with sinister intent. "You'll have to ask Sixteenth Brother about this. He was also in the ruined temple at the time, and he was accompanied by a general from the Western Regions."

Ninth Prince Jiang Yu hurried out, his eyes filled with anger. "Father, could it be that Sixteenth Brother, along with the spies from the Western Regions, has conspired to murder Thirteenth Sister?"

"Bastard!" Emperor Liang was furious, his face turned pale, his breathing became rapid, and his body trembled slightly with anger and fear.

"Your Majesty, calm down!"

The ministers were so frightened by the Emperor Liang's angry rebuke that they knelt down hastily. The sound of their robes rubbing against the ground could be heard one after another. They lowered their heads, not daring to meet the Emperor's gaze, feeling uneasy in their hearts.

Fine beads of sweat oozed out of someone's forehead, slid down his temples, and dripped onto the cold floor tiles.

Emperor Liang's face was gloomy, his brow furrowed, and his eyes burned with anger. His voice was like thunder, echoing throughout the hall: "Jiang Chen! I command you to find Princess Jingyi within three days! Where are the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple?"

His voice was deafening, as if it would shake the entire hall down. A hint of burning odor seemed to hang in the air.

Upon hearing this, Minister of Justice Bai Binggong and Supreme Court Justice Yang Zhengming hurriedly stepped out from the ranks of ministers, bowed their heads respectfully, and replied, "Your Highness is here!"

The two of them were also in a panic. They felt the emperor's unprecedented anger and understood the seriousness of the matter.

Bai Binggong's palms were soaked with cold sweat, and Yang Zhengming's throat was a little dry, so he had to swallow gently.

Emperor Liang's eyes widened in anger, and his voice was as sharp as a knife: "Assist Jiang Chen to find Princess Jingyi. If you can't find her within three days, you will all be beheaded!"

The court suddenly fell silent, and even the sound of a needle dropping could be heard clearly.

The ministers looked at each other, their eyes filled with fear and anxiety. They dared not utter a word, and could only bow their heads and silently endure this oppression.

The princess had vanished without a trace in the grand Daliang Imperial Palace. This had never happened before in Daliang's history. The ministers speculated about who had the audacity to commit such a heinous act in the palace.

Emperor Liang was furious, his face livid, and his voice boomed like thunder again: "Lin Shigong! As the commander of the Imperial Guards, you are so negligent in the safety of the Imperial Palace! What if the next time someone gets into trouble, it's the prince, the Empress, or even me! How can I trust you to protect the royal family of Daliang? What are your Imperial Guards and Forest Guards for?"

His voice was mixed with disappointment and anger, like a sharp knife, piercing everyone's heart.

"Cough, cough, cough..." Before the Emperor Liang could finish his words, he suddenly started coughing violently. He covered his chest with his hands, frowning, appearing to be in great pain.

When Lin Shigong heard the emperor's rebuke, he was already frightened and turned pale.

He suddenly fell to his knees, his head banging heavily on the cold ground with a thud, and choked out a sob, "I feel deeply guilty. I will redouble my efforts to find Her Royal Highness as soon as possible and rescue her safely!"

There was a tremor in his voice, and his heart was filled with self-blame and fear. He felt his back soaked with cold sweat, and his heartbeat was accelerating, as if it would stop at any moment.

Seeing this, the eunuch Zhao Ji hurried to the side of the Liang Emperor, patted him gently on the back, and whispered in a shrill voice: "Ouch! Your Majesty, you must take care of yourself!"

Although Zhao Ji's voice was shrill, it was filled with deep concern. He gently stroked Emperor Liang's back, trying to ease his discomfort.

Emperor Liang's cough gradually subsided, but his face remained pale.

Emperor Liang sat back on the dragon throne, took a deep breath, and then called out in a weak voice: "Where is the military department?"

Minister of War Su Yunliang stepped out from the crowd of ministers, his expression calm, a barely perceptible glint in his eyes. He bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, I am here!"

Emperor Liang looked at him deeply, his eyes filled with inquiry and trust. "General Su, from now on, you will take over Commander Lin's Forest Protection Army!"

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar in the court.

All the ministers looked up, their eyes filled with shock and confusion. Lin Shigong was even more shocked, his face was pale, his lips trembled, but he could not utter a word.

In Daliang, the Imperial Guard and the Guards were both under the command of Lin Shigong. The Imperial Guard was responsible for protecting the safety of the palace, while the Guards were responsible for maintaining order in the capital.

Lin Shigong has been in charge of the Imperial Guards and the Forest Protection Army for more than ten years. Although there have been many minor incidents during this period, he has never disappointed Emperor Liang on major issues.

Jiang Chen stood aside, watching all this silently. He felt uneasy in his heart, and always felt that things were not so simple.

Su Yunliang taking over the Forest Protection Army seems to be a spur of the moment move by his father, but is there another hidden story behind it?

He recalled Su Yunliang's usual behavior, and a trace of doubt arose in his heart. Could it be... that he was related to Thirteenth Sister's disappearance?

However, this is not the time for deep thought.

Emperor Liang's health condition was obviously not good, and Jiang Chen felt even heavier in his heart, as he was primarily responsible for Thirteenth Sister's disappearance.

The clamor in the court gradually died down. The ministers dared not say anything more, but bowed their heads in obedience. Emperor Liang waved his hand and said wearily, "Dismiss the court!"

The ministers bowed respectfully and slowly left the hall. The sky outside the hall was gray and gloomy, as if foreshadowing the coming of a rainstorm.

A breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness, but it could not dispel the heaviness in everyone's hearts.

As soon as Jiang Chen walked out of the hall, Minister of Justice Bai Binggong and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Yang Zhengming hurried over.

"Sixteenth Prince, please stay!" Bai Binggong's voice was low, but with a hint of urgency.