A concubine? You're more like a joke. I'd rather send you to your death.

Today, Bai Luoluo was assassinated by these people, and the Censorate has not yet appeared.

It's impossible that this was just a coincidence; someone must have made prior arrangements.

If he had arrived any later, Bai Luoluo would have already been beheaded.

Gu Yanchi felt terrified whenever he thought about it.

The Emperor was very displeased with Gu Yanchi's tone, but the fact remained that the Censorate had failed in its duties.

It's a miracle that Bai Luoluo didn't die tonight.

"By imperial decree, it is hereby decreed that Lü Qiang of the Censorate failed in his duty, resulting in the assassination of the beloved daughter of the General of the Nation, who remains in a coma. The Censorate is now handed over to the Prince of Xiling, and the Dali Temple, the Ministry of Justice, and the Censorate will jointly investigate this case."

The Emperor spoke calmly, began writing the imperial edict, and handed it directly to Gu Yanchi.

"Your subject receives the decree and thanks Your Majesty."

Gu Yanchi knelt down to receive the imperial decree.

"We must find the assassin. I want to see who is so audacious."

The emperor was furious. All he did was grant a marriage, and they were already plotting an assassination.

"My son, I obey."

"Ah."

Gu Yanchi left with the imperial edict.

Eunuch Yuan came in to serve the Emperor and poured him a cup of tea.

"Your Majesty, please do not worry. The Prince of Xiling will certainly handle this matter well."

The Emperor glanced at Eunuch Yuan, "He's a composed young man, it's a pity..."

Eunuch Yuan naturally understood, after all, he had served the emperor since childhood and knew what the emperor meant.

“The Prince of Xiling has been stationed at the border for many years and has no relatives in the world. Now, only the Emperor remains.”

Because of Consort Yun's affair, many people were implicated, and the Emperor, in a fit of rage, executed her entire family.

Consort Yun's family had long been wiped out, and now Gu Yanchi only had the Emperor left.

The Emperor took a sip of his tea. “I still can’t let it go. I don’t understand why she did this. Every time I see this child, it reminds me of who his mother is.”

"His Majesty is a man of great affection and loyalty, and he will certainly not mistreat the Prince of Xiling. This old servant just feels that all the princes grew up in the palace, but only the Prince of Xiling left at a young age and went to the harsh border region. He became a war god general in one fell swoop. This time, he has the same demeanor as His Majesty back then. This old servant always feels that the Prince of Xiling is most similar to His Majesty."

As Eunuch Yuan spoke, he kept observing the Emperor's expression.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor seemed to recall past events.

He, like Gu Yanchi, had been to the border, fighting alongside Bai Hao to slay foreign enemies, becoming one of the princes who excelled in both literature and martial arts.

This is why he eventually obtained the throne; because of his outstanding military achievements, all the ministers submitted to him.

The border is a good place to train people, and Gu Yanchi's current status is all due to his own efforts.

"You're right, it's a pity he's not qualified to inherit the throne."

The Emperor put down his teacup and said something indifferently.

"Old slave, please retire."

Eunuch Yuan bowed slightly and left, closing the door to the sleeping quarters behind him.

Inside the imperial bedchamber, the emperor sighed softly.

Gu Yanchi took the imperial edict and went directly to the Ministry of Punishments.

At this moment, the Shenxing Division was brightly lit.

“The Prince of Xiling is here. Lu Qiang of the Shenxing Division receives the imperial decree.”

At this moment, Gu Yanchi was standing in the main hall of the Department of Criminal Justice.

The cold wind beside him spoke to the crowd in a dignified tone.

"Knock knock, sir, something terrible has happened."

"The head of the Censorate said anxiously."

Lu Qiang was entwined with his beautiful wife in the backyard when he heard someone knocking on the door.

His face was full of anger. "How dare you interrupt my good time! Do you know what your crime is?"

"The Prince of Xiling is in the main hall. Please go and receive the imperial decree."

The manager was ashamed; he didn't want to come either.

"Why has the King of Xiling come?"

Lü Qiang immediately stood up and began to put on his clothes.

Could it be...?

He knew perfectly well what was going on, but with the Third Prince backing him up, he wasn't afraid.

Before long, Lü Qiang arrived at the main hall.

"Your humble servant Lü Qiang pays his respects to the Prince of Xiling."

Lü Qiang bowed slightly, showing a respectful attitude.

"Take Lord Lü away and lock him in the dungeon."

Gu Yanchi looked at him coldly and gave the order.

"What does the Prince of Xiling mean? What crime have I committed?"

"Bai Hao's daughter was assassinated on West Street. How did your Shenxing Division patrol at night? The Emperor is furious. The imperial decree is here. I will take over the Shenxing Division. Lord Lü, you should think about how to explain this."

Gu Yanchi immediately sat in the main seat, squinting at him.

At this moment, Lü Qiang completely panicked.

The Third Prince only instructed him not to send anyone to West Street tonight; he did not mention assassinating Bai Hao's daughter.

"I truly have no idea what's going on, and the West Street is patrolled every hour."

"The West Street is now littered with the bodies of assassins. Three hours have passed since this happened, and not a single person in your Shenxing Division knows anything about it. Lord Lü, you should go to the prison and think it over. Tell me what you think tomorrow."

"No... Your Majesty, I truly do not know. I beg the King of Xiling to show mercy."

One moment Lü Qiang was enjoying a romantic encounter, the next he was in jail.

"Take him away and keep him under close guard. No one is allowed to visit him without my order."

Gu Yanchi ignored his explanations; his immediate priority was to investigate the assassin.

"I truly do not know..."

Lu Qiang was dragged away by two guards.

"Is the person awake?"

"Reporting to Master, he has already woken up."

"Very well, take me there."

Leng Feng led Gu Yanchi to the dungeon.

The assassin leader was tied to a pillar, covered in blood.

"Tell me who's behind you, and I'll give you a quick death."

"Haha... If you've got the guts, go ahead and try. I won't tell you a single word."

The assassin looked arrogant, as if he had no fear of death whatsoever.

"Very good, you have backbone." Gu Yanchi sneered, "Treat them well, but don't kill them."

"It's the prince."

The cold wind began to apply criminal law.

Screams of agony echoed from the dungeon.

Gu Yanchi returned to the Prince's Mansion, but Bai Luoluo was still asleep.

He sat quietly on the edge of the bed.

The queen's bedroom.

Because Gu Yanjin was injured, he is still recuperating in the Empress's side palace today.

At this moment, the Empress, wearing an outer robe, pushed open the door and entered. Gu Yanjin, who was sleeping, instantly opened his eyes.

"Mother, what's wrong with you?"

"You unfilial son, how dare you ask me that?"

The Empress shouted angrily, startling Gu Yanjin.

"I truly do not know why Your Majesty is so furious."

Gu Yanjin sat up, looking completely bewildered.

"Did you send someone to assassinate Bai Luoluo?"

The empress glared at him, her heart already churning with rage.

"How did Mother find out?" Gu Yanjin said dismissively, "She cannot marry the Fifth Prince. I was just taking precautions. That bitch Bai Luoluo must die."

"Snapped!"

The Empress went up and slapped him.

A crisp slap echoed in the bedchamber. Gu Yanjin looked on in disbelief; this was the first time the Empress had ever hit him.

"Mother!"

His eyes were red as he looked at the Empress's furious face.

"The assassins you sent failed to kill Bai Luoluo, and another assassin was captured alive. You sent someone to the Shenxing Division to make arrangements, but now your father has decreed that Lü Qiang has stepped down, and the Shenxing Division is now under the control of Gu Yanchi. At this moment, the Dali Temple, the Ministry of Justice, and the Shenxing Division are jointly investigating the assassination attempt on Bai Luoluo. This time you have caused a great disaster."

The Empress grew angrier as she spoke. Not only had she given Gu Yanchi a position for no reason, but it was also incredibly foolish of her to attempt to assassinate Bai Luoluo right under the Emperor's nose.