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The assassins dodged the incoming arrows from the rooftops. Although they couldn't get close to the Qingyang Army, the Qingyang Army was also helpless against them.

"Hmph, you coward."

With a roar, Niu Er leaped onto the roof, brandishing his broadsword and slashing left and right. Seeing their deputy commander's bravery, the others also jumped onto the roof and joined the fight with the assassins.

The Qingyang Army held an absolute advantage, and soon the assassins fell to the ground one after another. Just when it seemed that the battle was about to end, another force suddenly attacked.

"Who is coming?"

"Lu Heyu of the Twelfth Garrison, who are you, daring to draw your swords in the capital?"

The enemy's spearhead was aimed directly at Zhou Wu, clearly indicating that they had come to help the Lu family. Their numbers far exceeded those of the Qingyang Army, but they had obviously witnessed the power of the repeating crossbows earlier, so they did not act rashly.

"Lu Heyu, are you trying to rebel?"

Just when the two sides were deadlocked, Gu Xinyuan arrived.

The men from the Twelve Garrisons were momentarily confused when they saw that the newcomer was Duke Gu. When they came out earlier, their Commandant Lu Heyu had said that there was a rebellion. Now that they saw that the Qingyang Army did not recognize them, they were overjoyed and thought that their chance to make a name for themselves had come.

However, the appearance of Gu Xinyuan with the Imperial Guards at this moment made the soldiers of the Twelve Garrisons feel uneasy.

"Lord Gu, we have received news that there is a rebellion here, and we have come to quell it."

Was Lu Heyu really here to quell the rebellion? Obviously not. When the Lu family saw that their elite guards couldn't defeat the Qingyang Army, they secretly sent someone to inform Lu Heyu of the Twelve Guards.

Both the Lu family and the Lu family are among the eight great families. Over the centuries, they have been intermarrying and interacting with each other so much that they are practically inseparable. Lu Heyu led his soldiers to the rescue without a second thought. Unexpectedly, he saw the Qingyang Army fighting against the suicide soldiers at the gate and immediately locked onto his target.

They thought they could easily deal with the Qingyang Army because of their superior numbers, but the volley of crossbow bolts earlier had left a deep impression on the Twelve Guards, making them hesitant to act. Now, the appearance of Gu Xinyuan with the Imperial Guards had further dissuaded Lu Heyu from sending any reinforcements.

"The Emperor has decreed that after the curfew tonight, the Imperial Guards and the Qingyang Army will be responsible for the safety of the capital. No one else is allowed to go out on the streets without permission."

"Hehe, it's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding. I'll go back right away, Duke Gu."

Looking at the Lu family so close by, Lu Heyu was also preparing to find an excuse to slip away. What did it matter if they were to be married or have any dealings with each other? Protecting himself was the most important thing.

It was almost time, so Gu Xinyuan went directly to retrieve the stolen goods from the people. As for the Lu family, that hot potato, he left it to Zhou Wu, the outsider.

"Enter."

The Qingyang Army stormed directly into the Lu residence, which was already completely empty.

The patriarch, Lu Zhenpeng, was slumped on the ground, his eyes vacant and his gaze blank, as if he were about to ascend to paradise at any moment.

"A riot has broken out at the Lu residence. Due to the need for investigation, the Lu residence must be temporarily sealed off. A decision will be made after the cause is determined. All members of the Lu family will be removed, and all items in the Lu residence will be used as evidence. No one is allowed to touch them."

"Uh~~~~"

No one expected that Zhou Wu would directly seal off the prestigious Lu family. Lu Zhengpeng couldn't catch his breath and fainted.

Outside, a torrential downpour was pouring down. The entire Lu family, numbering over a hundred, stood outside, soaked to the bone, penniless and unsure of where to go.

. . . . . .

The news that night quickly reached the hands of various bigwigs, some pleased, some resentful, and some watching from the sidelines.

Crown Prince Li Junren and Emperor Li Tiancheng also received a more detailed report. In particular, Li Tiancheng was told that the Lu family's wealth, delivered by Gu Xinyuan, was more than the national treasury.

"These woodworms."

Li Tiancheng was both happy and indignant. He was happy that the national treasury had ample funds and could accomplish many things, but he was indignant that a powerful family had actually amassed so much wealth from the people.

"However, Zhou Wu will probably be in some trouble at tomorrow's morning court session."

. . . . . . .

The next morning, the imperial court was indeed in an uproar.

"Your Majesty, there was unrest in the capital last night. Thieves ransacked the Lu family's house. We beg Your Majesty to take action."

"Your Highness, I have heard that the instigators are the Qingyang Army from Qingyang County. I wonder why a local army would appear in the capital."

"I impeach Zhou Wu, the commander of the Qingyang Army, for condoning his subordinates to commit massacres in the capital and disregarding human life."

"The Lu family has been robbed for no reason, and now Zhou Wu has sealed off their residence. We beg Your Majesty to make a decision."

For a time, all that could be heard was the clamor to impeach Zhou Wu. Gu Xinyuan had also participated in last night's operation, but because of his status as a Duke and his close relationship with the Emperor, the impeachment would certainly be ineffective and would only create another enemy for no reason. So everyone simply ignored it.