Traveling through the emperor, overthrowing the empress dowager at the beginning

The City Defense Army is the government office responsible for the security of the entire capital.

When Shen Qiu came to the door and showed the token, indicating that the imperial guards were doing their job, the people from the city defense department did not dare to ask any questions.

Inside the yamen, Wang Mingzhang heard the noise outside gradually subside, and he became more and more certain that the person who captured him was not an ordinary person.

Even if he is not the son of a noble in the capital, he must have a strong backer.

He needs to find someone to back him up as soon as possible.

Only then can you save your life.

After the maid from the Huangfu family was taken to the yamen, Wang Mingzhang cooperated with her very well and told her in detail all the interactions between Huangfu Chong and Wang Mingzhang over the years.

"It seems that you really know Master Huangfu."

After Ye Chen listened quietly to what Wang Mingzhang and the maid said, he suddenly said.

Hearing this, Wang Mingzhang nodded vigorously.

"You believe it now, can you let me go now?"

"Oh, let's go?"

Ye Chen showed a sneer on his face and said, "That won't do. I think you have to stay in the death row in the palace."

"what?!"

Wang Mingzhang finally realized that something was wrong and immediately opened his eyes wide.

But Ye Chen had already waved his hand.

"Silence them, put them in a prison cart, and secretly send them to the palace. Seal the entire government office as well."

"Carry all those account books upstairs into the palace for me!"

Ye Chen stopped pretending and gave the order in a domineering manner.

At this moment, the imperial aura emanating from him was breathtaking.

Wang Mingzhang was shocked when he saw this, and was instantly frightened to death.

"You, you are the emperor?"

As soon as Wang Mingzhang finished speaking, a big hand reached out and stuffed a wet cloth into his mouth.

"Take him away and interrogate him severely. I want to know the entire story of Huangfu Chong's interactions with him, and how many evil things they have done over the years!"

Ye Chen said in a gloomy tone.

The imperial guards immediately stepped forward and dragged Wang Mingzhang and his men away.

"Qiu'er, let's go. It's time to go to the Marquis of Jing'an's Mansion."

Seeing that Wang Mingzhang was arrested, even the Minister of Works gave up everything.

Ye Chen was in a good mood. He strode out of the yamen, got on the carriage, and headed towards the Marquis of Jing'an's Mansion.

After all, the Marquis of Jing'an's Mansion was inherited by several generations of marquises, and its mansion was no less impressive than the surrounding high-walled courtyards.

Even if it has declined over the years, it is only reflected in the oldness of the walls.

Ye Chen lifted the curtains and looked at the Marquis of Jing'an's Mansion not far away, and couldn't help but think of Qin Man.

What is this woman who has a pure temperament, yet is strong and kind, doing now?

Ye Chen thought secretly in his heart.

Seeing Ye Chen staring outside the carriage, Shen Qiu couldn't help but snort in his heart.

Although she knew that Ye Chen came to the Jing'an Marquis Mansion to recruit people to monitor powerful officials, she always felt that Ye Chen had other intentions.

Especially now that they were approaching the Marquis of Jing'an's Mansion, Ye Chen's anxiety was almost visible on his face.

When the carriage stopped at the gate of Marquis Jing'an's mansion, Ye Chen quickly got off the carriage.

"Qiu'er, come and knock on the door."

Ye Chen rushed to the gate of Jing'an Marquis Mansion in a few steps, and suddenly remembered his identity and turned to Shen Qiu behind him.

Shen Qiu couldn't help but roll his eyes, then strode forward and started knocking on the door.

The door quickly opened a crack.

A head popped out.

"Who are you?"

Ye Chen raised his eyebrows, but saw a strange face.

The face had a goatee and was that of a thin old man.

"My Master Ye is a friend of Miss Qin. He has something important to discuss with Miss Qin today. Please let her know on his behalf."

Shen Qiu said politely.

"My young lady is not feeling well today and is not seeing any guests. You all should go back and come back tomorrow."

The old man was about to close the door after he finished speaking.

"and many more."

Ye Chen suddenly stepped forward and put one hand on the door.

"Huh? What do you do?"

The old man was startled and looked at Ye Chen in horror.

"who are you?"

Ye Chen stared at the old man with his sharp eyes. At this moment, a murderous aura gradually emanated from him, but his tone remained gentle.

"I, I'm the doorman of the Marquis' Mansion."

The old man swallowed and said.

"Oh."

Ye Chen suddenly let go of his hand and let the old man close the door.

"Your Majesty, something is not right at the Marquis of Jing'an's Mansion!"

Wait for Ye Chen to come back.

Shen Qiu immediately came closer and said.

"Qiu'er, you noticed it too?"

Ye Chen narrowed his eyes and said, "Miss Qin is still brooding over the matter of Marquis Jing'an, and I once promised to overturn the case for Marquis Jing'an."

"Unless she is truly ill and unable to see anyone, Miss Qin will definitely come to see me!"

"Also, the concierge's expression was a bit too panicked. I held the door open, but he didn't curse. Instead, he looked terrified. He probably wasn't afraid of me. After all, I've already made it clear that I'm Miss Qin's friend and a guest of the Marquis' Mansion."

"Then he's probably afraid of someone else."

"I suspect this concierge has been hijacked!"

"Perhaps, when the doorman opened the door, there was someone holding a knife and threatening him!"

Hearing this, Shen Qiu's long eyelashes trembled slightly, and he nodded and said, "Your Majesty is very observant. I admire you!"

"But Your Majesty, to be able to sneak into the Marquis of Jing'an's mansion under the noses of the Imperial Guards, this group of people should not be numerous, but their methods are definitely extraordinary!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen’s face became solemn.

"Qiu'er, is there a back door to this mansion?"

Hearing this, Shen Qiu was slightly stunned, then nodded.

"Gather your forces, surround the Marquis of Jing'an's mansion first, then follow me in through the back door!"

Ye Chen gritted his teeth. When he thought that Qin Man might be in danger, he had an urge to kill.

They attacked the Marquis's Mansion in broad daylight.

It's really too rampant!

At this moment, Ye Chen's tone was firm and decisive.

Shen Qiu's heart trembled, and he quickly gave the order.

At this time, in the mansion of Marquis Jing'an.

Inside the ancestral hall.

Qin Man held a box tightly, her pretty face pale, and she stared at the gate not far away in panic.

Chen Tao and Zhang Cheng were guarding the gate, one holding a knife and the other holding a shield.

And outside the door.

Several masked men were carrying a large tree stump against the gate, and had people taking turns hitting the stump with their shoulders.

The door latch was cracked and it was obvious that it would not hold for much longer.

"Miss Qin, just hand over the things and we'll leave. Otherwise, after we break in, we'll be ruthless!"

"Even if you don't think about yourself, you should at least think about the dozen people in your mansion."

A low voice came from outside the door.

"Shut up, you bastards!"

Chen Tao held up his shield and stood in front of the gate, roaring.

"Ah."

A sneer came from outside the door, but these masked men did not dare to alarm too many people, and even the tree stump that broke the door was wrapped with cloth.

If they hadn't been careful, they would have broken down the door and rushed in.

"Snapped!"

Finally, the bolt couldn't bear the weight and broke completely.

Seeing this, Qin Man was already in despair.

Zhang Cheng and Chen Tao stepped forward side by side.

"Miss, run!"

The people outside the door shouted excitedly: "Hurry up and take the things back! Anyone who dares to stop us will be killed, except for the young lady of the Marquis' Mansion!"

However, at this moment, a loud roar like thunder suddenly exploded in everyone's ears.

"You bunch of bastards, if you dare to touch a hair of the people in Jing'an Marquis' Mansion, I will make sure you die miserably!"

The masked men all shuddered suddenly, and turned around to see Ye Chen rushing over with a large number of imperial guards.