At this time, in the Jinyiwei camp, inside Lord Cao's tent, the right commander Liang Zhuo suddenly stuck his head in stealthily.

Lord Cao, who was reading the official documents, looked up at him and asked, "What's the matter?"

Liang Zhuo smiled furtively, his face full of excitement, "Sir, look what this is?"

As he spoke, he took out a small porcelain bottle from his arms with an excited look on his face. He opened the bottle with a smile and shook it under Lord Cao's nose. A strong and mellow aroma of wine rushed into Lord Cao's nostrils.

Lord Cao's expression turned stern. "How dare you bring alcohol in while I'm on duty? You're so bold!"

Liang Zhuo continued to smile and said, "Sir, look at you, don't you know my temper? If this thing can make people drunk and delay official business, how can I bring it to you?"

"This wine smells very fragrant, but the alcohol content is very low, not intoxicating at all. It's only a small bottle, so we can each take a sip to satisfy our cravings." He said with an expression of cherishing it. "If we weren't so close, I wouldn't give it to you. I don't even have enough for myself. It's only a small bottle, so we can each take a few sips and it's gone. I just want you and Zhou Yuan to have a taste."

As soon as he finished speaking, the curtain was opened again, and a tall and handsome young man walked in. He had a serious expression and did not smile at all.

The young man politely saluted Lord Cao and said in a cold voice, "Sir, are you looking for a subordinate?"

Before Lord Cao could speak, Liang Zhuo said with a grin, "Old Zhou, I was the one calling you."

Zhou Yuan frowned and looked at him. "If you want to talk to me, just tell me directly. Why are you calling me here in the name of an adult?"

Liang Zhuo didn't care about his unhappy tone at all, and continued to smile, "Hey, Lao Zhou, why are you so serious? Look, the adults didn't bother with me."

Zhou Yuan's expression remained cold. "Today, everyone from the Palace Guards has gone to Canghua Mountain. We, the Jinyiwei, are on duty, so we must be more cautious. You're so cheerful, if anything goes wrong..."

Before he could finish his words, Liang Zhuo interrupted him, "Alright, when have I ever done things improperly? It's just that we were on duty today, and the atmosphere was too tense and serious. Even if nothing else happened, we scared ourselves into getting into trouble. That's why I secretly brought in a pot of wine to help us relax and unwind. If we keep our minds tense like this, it's more likely to cause trouble, isn't it?"

He turned to Lord Cao and said, "Sir, do you think what I'm saying makes sense? Look, it's because we're the only ones on duty tonight, and you and Old Zhou are so tense, and our people are also nervous, which makes it more likely for something to go wrong."

Lord Cao paused holding the document, looked up at Liang Zhuo, and seemed to have thought of it, "What you said makes sense."

Zhou Yuan's brows knitted into knots, and he looked at Lord Cao in astonishment, "Sir, why did you listen to his nonsense?"

Liang Zhuo glared at him unhappily, "Old Zhou, watch your words. Who am I doing this for? You're the most nervous of the three of us. Look at how gloomy your face is, and how knitted your brows are. Who wouldn't be nervous if someone saw you like that?"

Zhou Yuan frowned and pursed his lips tightly, as if thinking about his words.

"Bring the wine!" Lord Cao threw down the documents in his hand, stood up and said.

Liang Zhuo's eyes lit up, and he quickly handed the bottle of wine he was holding tightly to Lord Cao.

Lord Cao opened the lid, smelled the mellow aroma of the wine, tilted his head back and took a big sip.

Liang Zhuo whispered distressedly, "Hey, sir, please go slower and leave some for us."

"It's really a good wine!" Lord Cao said generously.

Although it is very mellow, it is not very spicy. It is indeed as Liang Zhuo said, the alcohol content is not high. For those of them who are willing to drink high-alcohol liquor, it is like water, but it has the rich taste and aroma of wine.

"Zhou Yuan, you should try it too to relax."

Even though his immediate superior had given the order, Zhou Yuan was reluctant in his heart, but he still took the bottle and smelled it. It was indeed very mellow. He took a sip and found it light and refreshing but full of aroma. It was indeed a good wine that was not intoxicating.

Liang Zhuo snatched the bottle, his face wrinkled with distress, "Alright, just try it. Oh, there's only the bottom left."

As he said this, he drank the rest of the wine in one gulp with a look of satisfaction on his face.

It seemed that due to the wine, Lord Cao's expression lost its previous solemnity and became much more relaxed. "Liang Zhuo, where did you buy this wine? Buy more."

The wine is mellow but not intoxicating, which is just right for those on duty to refresh themselves without getting drunk and delaying their work.

Liang Zhuo smiled proudly, "You can't buy this. My wife got it from her good friend. She brewed it herself to drink in her spare time."

"I see." Lord Cao looked regretful.

At this moment, Lord Cao and Zhou Yuan suddenly felt a blur in front of their eyes, their eyes widened, and they both fell to the ground unconscious.

Liang Zhuo looked at the two people who were unconscious, and his smiling face suddenly stopped smiling and became cold.

He threw down the bottle, turned around and quickly walked out of the military tent, saying seriously, "Come here."

"What are your orders, Lord Right Commander?"

Liang Zhuo ordered with a chilling voice, "Gather everyone! My Lord, you have received the order from His Majesty to quickly surround the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion!"

The guard was stunned. "But we have to be on duty, right? If we leave, what will happen to the palace? The shift will be changed soon!"

"You have no right to interfere with His Majesty's orders!"

"I know I'm wrong. I'll go right away!"

The Embroidered Uniform Guards assembled, and Liang Zhuo led everyone out of the palace and rushed towards the direction of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.

Although it was already midnight, the light in the Duke of Zhenguo's study was still on. Ye Qingyu was sitting in the Duke's study, seemingly waiting for something quietly.

Just then, footsteps were heard outside the mansion.

"coming."

The Duke opened his eyes and spoke softly.

The doorman cried out in alarm, "Duke, this is bad! The Imperial Guards have surrounded our mansion!"

The Duke stood up, and Ye Qingyu and Mr. Gu San, who were sitting beside him, stood up as well.

"Let's go out and have a look."

The doorman's exclamation woke up the masters of the Duke's Mansion who were sleeping. Ye Qingyu and the other two arrived at the gate of the Duke's Mansion. The palace guards were blocking the gate and confronting the Jinyiwei.

Seeing Ye Qingyu and others coming out, the palace guards made way for them.

Liang Zhuo looked at the Duke and his companions who had come out, all dressed neatly and with indifferent expressions. He frowned and said coldly, "The Emperor has decreed that the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion is collaborating with the enemy and treasonous to the country. This is unforgivable! Duke of Zhenguo, I advise you to surrender and keep your body intact!"

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