The poorest member of the Imperial Guard, the Empress begged me to embezzle.

"Reporting to my lord, we have not yet found the whereabouts of Sword God Ximen Jue."

"However, I have already sent people to intensify the investigation."

Lin Huaiyu hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Perhaps it won't be long before we can find out where Sword God Ximen Jue is."

Chu Xiu frowned, waved at Lin Huaiyu, and remained silent.

He didn't blame Lin Huaiyu.

After all, it was not an easy task for a master like Ximen Jue to track down his whereabouts with the help of ordinary Jinyiwei spies.

Unless Ximen Jue stays in one place like Nie Kuangren, or does something remarkable.

Otherwise, finding him would be no easy task.

"Subordinates retire."

Lin Huaiyu bowed and prepared to leave.

"Wait a minute."

Chu Xiu thought for a moment and then called out to Lin Huaiyu.

Lin Huaiyu turned around and looked at Chu Xiu respectfully, saying, "My lord, is there anything else you need?"

"Tell Luo Tianxi to lead three thousand Jingxian Guards out of the capital to welcome Nie Kuangren!"

"He must show Nie Kuangren sufficient respect."

"From now on, this Madman Nie will be the Commander of the Northern Garrison of our Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"All three thousand former Black Wind Stronghold bandits under Nie Kuangren's command have been transferred to our Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters."

"As a reserve for the Sky-Shaking Guard, the Divine Guard, and the Immortal Guard."

Chu Xiu said in a deep and powerful voice.

Yes, it's respect, not reverence.

After all, the commander of the three chief guards of the Embroidered Uniform Guard was of the same rank as the pacification commissioner of the Northern and Southern Garrison Commands.

Luo Tianxi, as the Grand Commander of the Jingxian Guard, was on the same level as Nie Kuangren.

"Yes, Your subordinate obeys."

Lin Huaiyu paused for a moment, then spoke with a respectful expression.

He never expected that Chu Xiu would subdue the Overlord Blade Nie Kuangren just by going out for a short while.

Chu Xiu nodded slightly, remaining silent.

Lin Huaiyu bowed and quietly withdrew.

Chu Xiu slowly walked out of the Jinyiwei headquarters and returned home.

After all, it was getting late, so he naturally couldn't stay at the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters any longer.

Meanwhile, a piece of news began to spread rapidly throughout the capital.

This news is about Jiang Tianyi.

Zheng Mansion.

Zheng Shang, the steward of the Zheng family, appeared outside the study deep inside the Zheng mansion and bowed respectfully, saying, "Reporting to the master, a piece of news has been circulating in the capital."

"what news?"

Minister of Works Zheng Yun opened the door and came out of the study, looking at Minister Zheng with a calm expression and asking.

He had just returned to the Zheng residence from the Wenyuan Pavilion.

"My lord, it is rumored in the capital that Jiang Tianyi is ostensibly a member of the Zheng family of Hanzhong, but in reality, he is a member of the Wang family of Taiyuan."

“They are people planted in our Hanzhong Zheng family by Wang Hao, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites.”

Zheng Shang said with a solemn expression.

He knew that Zheng Yun valued Jiang Tianyi highly.

If it weren't for this incident, Jiang Tianyi would never have joined the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Given Zheng Yun's high regard for him, it's quite possible that he will become a prefectural governor in the future, or even a vice minister in one of the Six Ministries.

"Wang Hao's men?"

"He planted someone from the Zheng family in Hanzhong?"

Is this news accurate?

Zheng Yun's face darkened, and he said in a cold voice.

"Reporting to your master, this news should have come from the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"This old servant suspects that the Embroidered Uniform Guard wants to create discord between the Zheng family of Hanzhong and the Wang family of Taiyuan."

Zheng Shang considered for a moment and said, "However, the news should not be false."

"In other words, the person I have always valued and cultivated is actually this junior, Wang Hao."

"I've spent my whole life playing with eagles, and in the end, an eagle pecked out my eyes."

Zheng Yun laughed in extreme anger.

Zheng Shang lowered his head and remained silent.

Even he wouldn't dare accept that.

They actually investigated Jiang Tianyi as well.

Every person who sought refuge with the Zheng family of Hanzhong was investigated.

No matter which powerful family or clan it was, when investing in any government official, it was impossible to cultivate them without conducting any investigation.

You have to pass their investigation to become one of them.

Even he hadn't expected that Jiang Tianyi would be the one to slip through the net.

"Send someone to get rid of Jiang Tianyi."

"Furthermore, we will strictly investigate any members of the Zheng family in Hanzhong who are not of the same surname!"

The anger on Zheng Yun's face vanished without a trace, and he returned to his previous calm, saying indifferently, "I do not wish for the Zheng family of Hanzhong to be like the Wang family of Taiyuan, or any other powerful and influential families."

"Yes, this old servant obeys!"

Zheng Shang's expression turned solemn, and he spoke with a firm and resolute tone.

He knew very well that if he didn't handle this matter well, he would no longer be qualified to serve as the steward of the Zheng family.

Even though he grew up with Zheng Yun and was Zheng Yun's page since childhood.

However, there were too many people in the Zheng family of Hanzhong who could replace him.

Jung Yoon stood with his hands behind his back, saying nothing more.

Zheng Shang bowed and then disappeared from the spot, as if he had never been there at all.

The residence of the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites.

"Master, something happened."

Jiang Xin, the steward of the Ministry of Rites' residence, showed a hint of anxiety on his face as he entered the hall and bowed to Wang Hao.

"Old Jiang, no need to rush, speak slowly. The sky isn't going to fall down!"

Wang Hao smiled slightly and said casually.

His extraordinary bearing and refined demeanor perfectly reflect the grandeur of his distinguished family.

Mount Tai collapses in front of you but you remain calm.

No wonder he was chosen by Wang Yang, the head of the Wang family of Taiyuan, to be stationed in the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

"Master, the Embroidered Uniform Guard has spread the secret that Jiang Tianyi is a member of the Wang family of Taiyuan."

"Now everyone in the capital knows that Jiang Tianyi is a member of the Wang family of Taiyuan."

Jiang Xin took a deep breath and said solemnly.

Wang Hao's eyes narrowed, his expression changed drastically, and he said urgently, "Elder Jiang, have you sent anyone to protect Jiang Tianyi?"

At this moment, Wang Hao no longer maintained his composure even in the face of a collapsing mountain.

His eyes were already filled with anxiety.

Once Zheng Yun learns of this, he will surely send someone to kill Jiang Tianyi.

If Jiang Tianyi doesn't die, the Zheng family of Hanzhong will have no face to show their faces.

However, the Wang family of Taiyuan absolutely could not back down at this time!

If Jiang Tianyi dies at the hands of the Wang family of Taiyuan, what will the world think of the Wang family of Taiyuan?

Everyone would think that the Wang family of Taiyuan couldn't even protect their own people.

Even those officials who had already pledged allegiance to the Wang family of Taiyuan would feel disheartened by this.

"Don't worry, sir. This old servant has already sent people to protect Jiang Tianyi, and has also instructed our Taiyuan Wang family's retainers to secretly bring Jiang Tianyi and his entire family to the manor."

"At this point, Jiang Tianyi has no choice but to temporarily resign from his post and stay at his residence to ensure his safety."

Jiang Xin nodded and said with a serious expression.

"Old Jiang is still the most reliable person when it comes to handling things."

"He is indeed no longer suitable to serve as an official."

Wang Hao breathed a sigh of relief and said with a look of relief.

In any case, given the strength of the Wang family of Taiyuan, it would be an easy matter to get Jiang Tianyi into officialdom again in the future.

however!

Right now!

A retainer from the Wang family of Taiyuan rushed over, a look of panic on his face, and said, "Master, something terrible has happened..."