Saving the foolish general, she accidentally becomes his favorite.

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The mountains and forests were lush and verdant, shrouded in mist, yet no insects, birds, or beasts could be seen.

The imperial mausoleum was surrounded by guards who protected it, cleared weeds and killed birds, keeping this pure land undisturbed by the world.

Mo Chen walked at the front of the group and arrived at the gate of the imperial mausoleum.

The head guard had already received word that the regent was coming to the imperial mausoleum to hold a memorial ceremony, and he stepped forward:

"Is that the Regent?"

Ru Feng rode forward on his horse and replied:

"Indeed, by order of Her Majesty the Empress, my master has come to deliver the scriptures. Please open the gate."

The gatekeeper shouted, "Open the gate!"

He then bowed and knelt down, reminding them:

"The imperial mausoleum is not like other places. Once inside, please do not linger or wander around."

Imperial tombs throughout history contain countless rare treasures. These funerary objects, over time, become unique and priceless.

If the guards lose even the slightest thing, they will be punished with confiscation of their property and extermination of their entire family.

Ru Feng politely said:

"Of course, we'll be out soon after delivering the scriptures. Someone, move them inside!"

Dozens of loads of scriptures were carried into the imperial mausoleum one by one by eunuchs. Mo Chen naturally wanted to go in as well. Halfway in, Ru Feng exclaimed in surprise:

"Oh no, I forgot a copy of the Diamond Sutra transcribed with a golden pen! I deserve to die, I'll go get it right away!"

Mo Chen remained expressionless, seemingly dissatisfied, but his voice was indifferent:

“The Diamond Sutra is valuable, I’ll go get it.”

Ru Feng knelt on the ground in fear and raised his voice:

"You deserve to die! Go back and face military law!"

The two turned back from the entrance. The gatekeeper, who had been watching over them, noticed they had only taken a few steps before stopping. He was already curious, and upon learning that some scriptures were missing, he kindly reminded them:

"Your Majesty, there is no need to be angry. With so many scriptures, losing even one scroll will not make a difference."

Mo Chen did not answer, but walked out of the imperial mausoleum expressionlessly, with Ru Feng following closely behind.

Seeing that his words received no response, the guard awkwardly shut up.

But then, something unexpected happened in the next instant!

With a loud "bang," the ground shook violently!

Someone exclaimed, "Earthquake!"

"Run!"

The earthquake struck suddenly, catching everyone off guard, and they were all in a panic trying to escape.

But the earthquake subsided not long afterward.

Just as everyone was celebrating their survival, someone exclaimed in alarm:

"Oh no! The tomb robbers' stones have fallen from the imperial tomb!"

When everyone looked back, they realized that the entrance to the imperial mausoleum, which had just been opened, was now completely blocked by a single, massive granite boulder.

The mechanism to prevent tomb raiders has been activated.

Emperors throughout history disliked having their tombs disturbed, but tomb raiders were rampant. Therefore, when imperial tombs were built, traps were set up. Once triggered, the tombs could never be opened again, and all tomb raiders perished there...

The guard frowned, cold sweat dripping down his back. The tomb-raiding stone was the last line of defense, but now that the imperial tomb was an impregnable fortress, it naturally no longer needed guards.

So they were essentially negligent in their duties...

The guards looked in the direction of the regent. Fortunately, nothing happened to the regent; otherwise, it would have been more than just dereliction of duty...

The guards at the imperial tomb all knelt on the ground, begging Mo Chen for mercy.

"Your Highness, spare me! The imperial mausoleum collapsed due to the earthquake. It was a natural disaster and a man-made calamity. Please forgive my dereliction of duty!"

Mo Chen's expression remained unchanged after surviving the ordeal; he remained silent as always. Everyone couldn't help but sigh that the Regent truly lived up to his reputation as a living Yama on the battlefield, having long since disregarded life and death, and not even taking such a turn for the worse...

Ru Feng looked at the imperial tomb guards kneeling on the ground and said in a deep voice:

"The earthquake was a natural disaster, and the Regent will not blame you."

Then, changing the subject, he said, "But the imperial mausoleum has never experienced an earthquake in all these years. The timing of this earthquake is really wrong. You must find out the truth as soon as possible!"

Everyone realized that if the Regent hadn't forgotten the scriptures, he would probably be buried in the imperial mausoleum by now...

They were terrified and broke out in a cold sweat. They hurriedly went to investigate the strange occurrences nearby.

Before long, it was discovered that alchemical furnaces had been placed on the east and west sides of the imperial tomb, suggesting that an explosion of elixirs had occurred...

Now that things have come to this, what else is unclear? Someone is trying to take this opportunity to frame the Regent!

The guards immediately reported the incident.

Ru Feng stood beside Mo Chen, and after hearing the whole story of the investigation, she suddenly knelt down and said to Mo Chen:

"My lord, this was not an accident, but a deliberate act. I will do everything in my power to find the person behind it!"

"But please, Your Majesty, save these guards! They cannot protect the imperial tombs; they will likely face the extermination of their entire families by the palace..."

The guards kneeling on the ground, their backs already soaked with cold sweat, were moved to tears when they heard Ru Feng plead for them.

Mo Chen's expression remained relatively calm, but when he looked at Ru Feng, there was less coldness in his eyes. Everyone heard him ask Ru Feng, "What do you intend to do?"

Upon hearing this, the people on the ground instantly brightened up, and judging from the regent's words, it seemed that he had no intention of exterminating their entire families.

Ru Feng remained silent for a moment, then looked at the guards on the ground and patiently asked:

"You have all seen the current situation. If this is reported back, you will all surely die. The best course of action now is for the Regent to report that the earthquake was extremely devastating, and that the soldiers guarding the imperial tombs risked their lives to protect the safety of the tombs and all died in the line of duty. In this way, the court will not only not blame you, but will also have to provide compensation and understanding to your families."

"...As for how you will conduct yourselves in the future, my general comes from a military background. If you join the Mo family army, the military camp will be your place of refuge from now on. If you are unwilling, you can take this opportunity to leave. In short, the Regent can temporarily waive the matter of dereliction of duty in guarding the tomb..."

Upon hearing this, the guards burst into tears of joy. What was originally a crime punishable by the extermination of their entire clan was now not only absolved of responsibility, but they could also join the army. It should be noted that guarding the tomb was a job with no future prospects, no chance of achievement, and no chance of promotion.

Joining the military is different; everyone relies on their own abilities, and the future is limitless.

No one objected; everyone answered in unison:

"I swear to follow the Regent to the death!"

"I swear to follow the Regent to the death!"

The resounding sound echoed through the mountains, its powerful tone filled with hope and strength.

These people admired strength, and now they could not only join the valiant Mo family army, but also earn military merit for their families. They were incredibly excited!

Seeing this, Ru Feng respectfully knelt on one knee before Mo Chen and reported:

"My lord, is this arrangement satisfactory?"

The Regent's expression remained unchanged as he nodded slightly and said:

"can."

Ru Feng winked at the head of the guards, "Why don't you quickly thank the Regent?"

The crowd shouted in unison:

"Thank you, Your Excellency Regent!"

Ru Feng then stood up, looked in the direction of the capital, and said:

"We still have to go back, so you can take this opportunity to catch up with the group and return to the capital."

"Yes!"

The guards were assigned to guard the tomb, a grueling job that almost eliminated any possibility of advancement. Now, they were overjoyed to be able to return to the city.

Even the way they looked at the Regent was intense; they admired how outstanding the Regent of Tian Shu Kingdom was, not only for his courage and wisdom, but also for his understanding and compassion for the people.

It is truly an honor to be able to follow such a lord!

Unlike the guards' excited emotions, Mo Chen remained calm and indifferent throughout.

This earned them even more respect:

He remained calm and composed in the face of danger, truly worthy of being the Regent!

Strategic planning and masterful execution—truly befitting the Regent!