I have been a county magistrate for ten years. My subordinates insist on giving me a yellow robe.

Chen Liu's throat moved slightly and his eyelids twitched uncontrollably.

"Your Majesty, there's actually no need to investigate. I think you already know who it is."

"But isn't it too early to move against them now?"

A look of fatigue appeared on Duanmu Xiongtu's face. Yes, he knew who it was without even checking.

But now we really can't touch them.

Those who pursued fame and fortune in history believed that imperial power was very powerful, but only when one became an emperor would one understand that not everything could go as one wished.

Imperial power, imperial power. Without power, how can there be an emperor?

At that time, the Zhao Dynasty lost the support of the people, the world was in chaos, and many heroes emerged.

The reason why he was able to stand out and finally sit on that chair was because Ning’s family provided money and effort behind the scenes.

But now, disadvantages have also emerged.

The people of the Ning family are becoming more and more excessive. They even want to touch Duanmu Yuanchen. Are they trying to make the future emperor have half Ning family blood?

But unfortunately, he really cannot touch them at the moment. Not to mention that they all hold high positions and have been granted titles and appointed as prime ministers, the fact that Ning Fei still has hundreds of thousands of troops at the border means that the Ning family cannot be touched now.

"It doesn't matter. Let's get the evidence first. Even if we can't do anything, can't I just give them a warning?" Duanmu Xiongtu said coldly.

"Yes, I understand. I will do it right away."

After Chen Liu finished speaking, he waited for Duanmu Xiongtu to wave goodbye and leave.

But Duanmu Xiongtu did not move for a long time. Instead, he slowly asked, "Chen Liu, what do you think of Yuan Chen?"

Cold sweat suddenly broke out on Chen Liu's face.

You keep asking me this question? I have so many heads I need to chop off.

"Your Majesty, I am short-sighted and dare not make any rash guesses."

Duanmu Xiongtu's face was filled with displeasure: "Chen Liu, how many years have you followed me? Am I a petty person?"

"Absolutely not!" Chen Liu quickly bent down and spoke.

"In that case, just say what I'm told to say. Even if you're wrong, I'll forgive you."

Chen Liu took a deep breath and whispered, "Since Your Majesty says so, then I will dare to make a suggestion."

"After spending these days together, I believe that His Highness is definitely not as bad as the rumors say."

"Your Highness is kindhearted. Not long after we left the city, he gave the silver he had with him to the poor people. He often complained about why the people outside the palace were so poor while the people in the palace were so well-fed and well-dressed."

"Although His Highness has not yet met His Majesty's expectations, He is naturally intelligent. If guided, He will surely become a wise ruler."

Duanmu Xiongtu nodded slowly: "You are right. This child has been with me since he was young and grew up in the market. He is kind-hearted, but he also lacks a murderous spirit."

"I am afraid that I will not be able to control these founding heroes in the future."

Chen Liu's heart paused, and his legs felt a little weak. From what Duanmu Xiongtu said, he knew that he had already decided to help Duanmu Yuanchen onto the chair.

Damn it! I really have a long-term vision. I made an investment early on. I think my business will take off in the future!

"So." Having said that, Duanmu Xiongtu paused, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

"I will hand over a stable dynasty to Yuanchen and eliminate all destabilizing factors!"

Chen Liu stood there, not daring to breathe. He was a founding hero, and this scope was too huge.

Not only the Ning family, but also many military generals and civil officials, even Chen Liu himself was included.

It can be said that if one of them moves, blood will flow for thousands of miles.

"Go ahead and find out who it is." Duanmu Xiongtu waved his hand.

"My minister retire."

Chen Liu responded and slowly left the courtyard.

When he walked out of Qingguan Temple, he realized that the back of his clothes was already soaked.

"Oh, did General Chen fall into the well?" Lao Hei, who was standing at the door, joked.

"Fuck you." Chen Liu glared at Lao Hei unhappily.

Lao Hei sneered twice and looked at Chen Liu meaningfully: "I will cooperate with you on the matters instructed by His Majesty. I will give you a list of spies. Don't let His Majesty down."

"Wow! Is this true? Do you mean that I can mobilize the Black Guards?" Chen Liu looked at Lao Hei in amazement.

If the East Factory is a sword hanging over the heads of officials, then the Black Guards are the daggers at their throats.

No one can tell when Duanmu Xiongtu will gently swing the dagger.

"Just limited to spies providing you with intelligence and command? What are you thinking?" Lao Hei said lightly.

"Enough, enough! I'll go back and prepare!" Chen Liu said excitedly.

Lao Hei took out a pure black metal token from his pocket with an indifferent look and handed it to Chen Liu: "I will send you the list of spies today."

"Also, regarding the matter concerning Princess Su Su, let them stir up trouble first. No matter how big the commotion gets, the East Factory should not intervene. This is the Emperor's will."

Chen Liu looked at Lao Hei hesitantly. It was obvious that the two forces behind Su Su wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble. How could this not be controlled?

Do we have to wait until both families are defeated?

"I understand that, but His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and that Jiang Yuan are also involved."

Lao Hei couldn't help but shake his head, his tone tinged with sarcasm: "What? The ruthless leader Chen has softened his heart now?"

"Your Majesty does not wish to get involved in this matter at the moment. As for Jiang Yuan, if he can save his life, Your Majesty will not mind giving him the reward you promised him."

"But he is ultimately being used as a pawn by Su Su. Whether he can survive is still uncertain. It's not worth the bet."

"I understand." Chen Liu sighed and turned to leave.

However, before he walked out of the door, he heard Duanmu Yuanchen's call from behind him.

"Lao Wei! Wait for me, I'll go with you."

Chen Liu looked at Duanmu Yuanchen in confusion: "Your Highness, aren't you here to accompany His Majesty? Even if you need to rest, you will go to the Eastern Palace."

"It's okay. My father asked me to rest in the imperial capital for two days before returning to the Eastern Palace." Duanmu Yuanchen said listlessly.

Seeing this, Chen Liu didn't ask any more questions. When the two of them leisurely returned to the East Factory, Jiang Yuan and his group were still lying in the courtyard.

"I'm telling you guys, stand up and move around. Don't forget what you are here for. It's not a good idea to just lie there all the time." Chen Liu squinted his eyes at Jiang Yuan.

Jiang Yuan slowly raised his eyelids: "You're back? What did your master say?"

Chen Liu nodded nonchalantly: "Of course, my master is not a stingy person. Since I dare to promise, then there must be one. You just wait patiently."

After saying that, Chen Liu took a sip of water and said, "You guys stay here. If you need anything, just call someone. I have something else to do."

After Chen Liu left, Jiang Yuan looked at Duanmu Yuanchen and couldn't help but smile: "Why are you so sad?"

"Oh!" Duanmu Yuanchen sighed and looked up at the sky with a melancholy expression.

"Life is fucked up!"

"I went out for a while, and when I came back home I found the sky had fallen..."

"Oh?" Jiang Yuan became interested. "What happened? Can you tell me more about it?"

Duanmu Yuanchen found a chair and sat down, saying weakly, "I never thought of that."

"My father is already this old, how can he still have new buds on the old tree?"

"I have a new brother. My chances of inheriting the family fortune have been cut in half. How can I not be dejected?"

Before Jiang Yuan could speak, a figure suddenly flashed into the courtyard. It was the woman in men's clothing who followed Su Su in Xinri City.

She looked around and locked her eyes on Jiang Yuan.

"Jiang Yuan, Princess Su Su wants to see you. Please come with me now."