Transmigrated into a vicious female supporting role, reborn as a hostage to the paranoid male protag

"Lord Zhuge," Lord Li from the Jingzhao government office, saw Zhuge Xuanyu with a cold face and eyes that seemed to freeze him, and his expression finally changed. His originally arrogant expression turned into a timid and humble reply.

"Master Zhuge," he said, stepping forward with a smile, "How could that be possible? This is a case ordered by the emperor, so we must abide by the law!"

"You and I both serve in the imperial court, devoting ourselves wholeheartedly to those above us. Since we both serve the Great Sheng, why don't we show some understanding for each other?"

"I have done my duty, and I hope you will show me mercy. If I have offended you in any way, please forgive me. I will treat you to a drink someday to express my apology. I hope you will give me some favor."

Lord Li walked towards Zhuge Xuanyu with a fake smile. In just a moment, in a flash, a cold sword with a cold glow pointed at his throat and stopped, cutting off two strands of hair from his temples.

Fortunately, Lord Li reacted and stopped just in time, otherwise, what would have been chopped off would not have been two strands of hair, but his neck would have been cut by the sharp sword.

Lord Li's eyes widened in anger as he fiercely scolded Zhuge Xuanyu, "Lord Zhuge, I have treated you with courtesy ever since I saw you. How could you possibly want to kill me? If I hadn't stopped just now, I'd have been drenched in blood!"

"Blood splattered on the spot?" Upon hearing this, Zhuge Xuanyu, the usually stern Luosha, suddenly showed a mocking smile on his beautiful face. His voice, as clear and cold as spring water, came out, "Master Li, you think too highly of yourself. Not everyone is qualified to sacrifice blood to my sword..."

"Sir Li," Zhuge Xuanyu sheathed his sword in an instant, his movements smooth and flowing. If it weren't for the murderous aura that permeated his body, he could truly be considered a handsome man.

"I hate it most when others get close to me."

"Especially officials like Lord Li, who are on different sides from me."

Zhuge Xuanyu sneered, "The Golden Crow Guards, under orders to inspect and monitor all officials, have received reports from the people that the Jingzhao government officials have trespassed on civilians, abused their power to confiscate property, and bullied the people."

"Golden Crow Guard warriors, arrest all Jingzhao Prefecture officials and officers involved in this incident and bring them back to the Golden Crow Guard headquarters for thorough interrogation."

"All common people involved in the world are witnesses. Please return to the government office and arrange for interrogation."

Zhuge Xuanyu opened his red mouth and his voice boomed, prompting hundreds to respond. Teams of warriors, clad in gleaming golden armor, wearing golden crow chest protectors, wielding spears, and with solemn faces, subdued the yamen runners, bound their hands, and waited for their fate.

"Master Zhuge!" Master Li was furious upon seeing this. He reached out and pulled out the Queen's token from his bosom. Confidently, he shouted at Zhuge Xuanyu, "I'm truly following your orders. What's your intention in obstructing me?"

"Could it be that Your Excellency is also planning to ruin Empress Xuanyuan's plan?" Lord Li shouted coldly, his face expressionless.

"Lord Li," Zhuge Xuanyu saw this, his face cold and he chuckled.

"Master Li, there is an unwritten rule in the previous and current dynasties that the harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs."

"I thought I was acting according to His Majesty's orders, but I didn't realize that the Empress's hand actually went beyond His Majesty and reached into the politics of the court."

"really interesting."

Zhuge Xuanyu snatched the token from Lord Li's hand, tucked it into his arms, and turned away. He coldly ordered the Golden Crow Guards beside him, "Come, arrest this person who stole the Empress's token and exploited the people by taking advantage of their power. Bring them to the Golden Crow Guards for questioning."

Two Jinwu guards stepped forward and pinned Lord Li to the ground, pressing him down firmly.

"Zhuge Xuanyu! How dare you disrespect the Empress!" Lord Li shouted at the top of his lungs. "Zhuge Xuanyu, do you know what kind of situation you will face in the future if you act like this today?"

"Master Li," Zhuge Xuanyu bent down and whispered coldly into Master Li's ear, "Do you know why it was you who was pinned to the ground today, and not me?"

"Because you are loyal to the Empress, and I am loyal to His Majesty and Dasheng."

"I've said it before, we have different paths and are not on the same path."

"You are destined to be arrested and interrogated by me." Zhuge Xuanyu said coldly.

"He was covered in his mouth. He was being noisy during the interrogation. Take him back to the government office and put him in solitary confinement. I will personally interrogate him."

Zhuge Xuanyu sheathed his sword and hurried away. After searching for a while, he finally found the noble lady, bowed his head and knelt before her, saying respectfully, "Mother, are you well?"

Seeing this, the lady helped him up and said softly, "It's okay."

"Have all those who bullied the people and exploited their wealth been arrested?"

Seeing this, the lady asked softly.

"Mother, they've all been captured and taken away." Zhuge Xuanyu was respectful and polite to his mother, even the murderous aura he possessed had subsided considerably. With his brows lowered and his eyes subdued, he looked like a gentle and handsome man.

"These bastards, who bully the common people, dare to shout at me?" The noblewoman said coldly, recalling what had just happened. "My father is the late emperor's eldest brother. Even the current emperor has to call me cousin according to seniority."

"Back when I was following my late husband in the military camp, leading troops on the march and fighting the enemy in blood, these bastards hadn't even put on this official uniform yet!"

"Now, even though they've become officials, they're starting to plunder the people and bully them. Such scum should be stripped of their official status and thrown into prison."

"Mother is right. Ah Yi and Ah Er, you two, escort mother back home." Zhuge Xuanyu said coldly.

"No need to go to all that trouble. Ah Yi and Ah Er, just come back with me." The noblewoman frowned slightly upon hearing this. "If it weren't for the enemy's spear piercing my hand during the battle, and my mother's spear skills, why would Ah Yi and Ah Er have to take action against these bastards?"

"Speaking of which, the acupuncture and moxibustion techniques and sacred medicine of the South Sea Fairy have indeed cured me a lot. The South Sea Fairy is a kind person with a bodhisattva's heart. She saves the people. You should treat her well."

Upon seeing this, the lady gently admonished her son. After getting her son's agreement, she boarded the carriage of General Zhuge's mansion under the escort of A Yi and A Er.

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In the Jinwuwei Yamen, Zhuge Xuanyu sat in the main seat. This was the core hall of the Jinwuwei Yamen. All the information from spies would eventually be transmitted here. This was also the heart of the Dasheng Dynasty.

Zhuge Xuanyu took out the brocade bag from his arms. The fact that the brocade bag was quietly hung on the head of his bed this morning meant that someone had reached out to the general's mansion.

Zhuge Xuanyu took out the secret letter from the brocade bag. The beautiful calligraphy on it should have been written by a woman, but who was it?

Who is behind the scenes, quietly stirring up the waters of the Dasheng Dynasty?