Xiao Heng still knew nothing about what happened in the Duke Su's Mansion. At this moment, he was in an excited moment. Not only did he capture all the troops from both sides, but he also made a lot of money in terms of material.

With such a big handle, let’s see how those old foxes can argue?

As the sky began to brighten, the city gates opened and everyone escorted the prisoners into the city.

Everyone who should have been happy felt something was wrong as they walked, and Xiao Heng's expression became more and more serious.

The street, which should have been quiet, was suddenly filled with the sound of light footsteps. There were quite a few people there. Xiao Heng immediately raised his hand to stop them from moving forward.

"alert!"

The soldiers in the Dragon and Tiger Army were well-trained. They immediately surrounded the supplies and prisoners, drew their swords and went on guard in all directions.

Seeing that the other party had noticed, the man in black jumped out from the roof without saying a word and attacked the crowd. The group did not want to fight and went straight to the prisoners who were being escorted.

Xiao Heng changed his iron fan and drew his sword from his waist. He rushed forward and a sharp sword flashed past, and the man fell to the ground.

At this time, a leading man in black, seeing that he could not break through, went straight towards Xiao Heng and started fighting with him.

The people of the Dragon and Tiger Army were not pushovers either. They gathered together and fought a decisive battle.

However, with the sounds of weapons clashing and shouts of killing, it was such a loud commotion that it took the people from the Imperial City Bureau a full half hour to arrive.

Seeing that someone had come to support them, the men in black stopped fighting and quickly retreated. Except for the dead men in black, no one was left alive.

This made Xiao Heng feel happy but also a little frustrated. When did such a group of death warriors appear in the capital?

This time he didn't dare to be careless. After arranging the group of people, he went straight into the palace.

There were bloodstains on the knife, clothes, and even the face, which was very creepy to look at.

As they walked along, no one dared to step forward to stop them. As soon as they entered the palace, Zhao Ye was frightened by Xiao Heng's appearance.

I had already expected that those people would not surrender, but I didn't expect them to resist so fiercely.

"How is your injury? I will call the imperial physician right away."

Xiao Heng waved his hands and did not bother to look for the imperial physician. He eagerly recounted everything that had happened that night, emphasizing the man in black he met after entering the city.

"Your Majesty, these people are clearly private assassins. Once captured, they immediately bite the poison sacs in their mouths, leaving not a single one alive. Isn't he afraid of being found?"

Zhao Ye was also furious when he heard this: "Perhaps you touched someone's weak spot, forcing them to use it. It would be better to expose it sooner rather than later?"

"In my capital, right under my nose, they are hiding so deeply. If they hadn't exposed themselves, I don't know how long they would have hidden.

It’s time to sort things out, otherwise, one day my head will be chopped off and I won’t know why.”

Xiao Heng raised his eyes worriedly: "I wonder what your majesty's plans are?"

As soon as the plan was mentioned, Zhao Ye's heroic attitude immediately became sluggish again.

"I am not afraid to deal with these corrupt officials in the court, but I must be on guard against King Cheng raising an army in rebellion directly from the northern border."

Xiao Heng also lowered his head in thought: "Your Majesty, then, are we going to do nothing?"

"I've already caught them. If I don't kill them, I'll look like a coward."

"Come here, summon all the Dragon and Tiger troops to me. Don't leave. I'll have someone take you downstairs to wash up and rest for a while. We still have a battle to fight today, so you must conserve your energy for me."

Xiao Heng did not refuse and followed the eunuch downstairs.

Today, as soon as the minister entered the palace, he felt that it was very different from usual. Looking at the four rows of soldiers in red and black armor on both sides of the palace road, he began to tremble for no reason in his heart.

Xiao Heng rested for a while and was obviously in much better spirits. When everyone else was attending court, he did the opposite and walked out of the palace.

Li Zhongnan looked gloomy when he met him, but when he saw Xiao Heng, he showed a hint of ridicule.

"Prime Minister Li."

"The Duke is really amazing. He actually made such a big commotion in one night. But when doing things, the Duke should always leave room for maneuver, lest he regret it too late."

After saying that, Li Zhongnan smiled contemptuously and strode straight ahead.

Xiao Heng stood there, feeling very strange. Li Zhongnan wouldn't say such ambiguous words for no reason. It sounded like a threat, but how could he be threatened? What on earth was this old fox trying to sell?

No, based on his understanding of Li Zhongnan, something must have happened that he didn't know about.

So he quickened his pace and walked out of the palace. As soon as he walked out of the palace gate, he saw Wen Ji who was waiting anxiously.

"Master, a group of men in black also came to our house last night and kidnapped Madam Jiuning."

"What? Say it again?"

"Mrs. Jiuning has been kidnapped."

Li Zhongnan! Just wait for me! If anything happens to Jiuning, I will not let you off.

"It was so easy for someone to break in. Check it out for me. There must be a traitor in our house."

"Immediately notify the authorities to close the city gates and conduct a strict inspection. No one is allowed to enter until we receive the order."

"This..." Wen Ji hesitated a little. Closing the city gate without permission is a serious crime.

"Let's say last night a spy from the enemy broke into the city and killed someone in the street. Anyone who protects him will be treated as a treasonous criminal. Anyone who reports him will be rewarded with three thousand taels of silver."

"The bloodstains at the city gate must be preserved. This is the evidence..."

Jiuning, you must wait for me. I will find you out as soon as possible. Li Zhongnan, this time I must kill you painfully so that you will come to me on your own initiative.

"Your Majesty, we are here." The eunuch's sharp voice sounded in the hall.

Everyone knelt and saluted: "Your Majesty, I respectfully wish you good health!"

Zhao Ye slowly walked out of the inner hall, stopped, and glanced at the court officials in the hall with a sharp gaze.

"Everyone is safe."

After saying this, he did not sit on the dragon throne as usual, but walked down slowly.

"The annual examination will be postponed for two days."

Zhao Ye talked as he walked. This matter was unimportant and no one objected.

"Salt and Iron Bureau, where is Judge Kong?"

Judge Kong was standing next to Zhao Ye, but the other party seemed not to see him, which frightened him so much that he immediately knelt down.

"Do you have anything else to say about the smuggling of salt by your Salt and Iron Bureau?"

"Your Majesty, I'm not a good judge of character! I'd like to thank Duke Su for uncovering this pest for the Salt and Iron Department. I feel guilty."

Judge Kong cried with tears and snot, but when he turned around to look for Duke Su, he didn't see anyone.

"I think you are old, why don't you go home and enjoy your retirement!"

Knowing that this person is guilty, I have to let him go. As an old minister, I have to give him some respect, otherwise it will be difficult to proceed.

"Yes, I obey your order."

Judge Kong wiped the tears from his face, stood up and stood aside.

"My dear minister, my army enjoys the salary of Dayan, but has no intention of working for the people of Dayan."

The hall was extremely quiet, and many people didn't know what had happened. His Majesty had changed from his usual gentle nature and was now aggressive everywhere.

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