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

After a cup of tea.

The Imperial Palace, Taiji Palace.

Chu Xiu bowed to the Taiji Palace and said, "Your humble servant Chu Xiu has come to pay his respects to Your Majesty."

"Minister Chu has arrived?"

Empress Murong Si was overjoyed and looked at Jiang Wan'er, about to speak.

"Your Majesty, this servant will go to greet Lord Chu now."

Jiang Wan'er, observing the situation, quickly walked out of the Taiji Palace.

Pei Guanyin kept her eyes down, seemingly lost in thought, as if her mind was elsewhere.

"Is it that obvious?"

Murong Si involuntarily reached out and touched her blushing cheeks, muttering to herself.

Although she felt a strange sense of joy upon hearing that Chu Xiu had arrived.

But it probably wasn't revealed, right?

However, thinking that Chu Xiu would be coming in soon, Murong Si picked up a memorial and pretended to read it carefully.

Not long after.

Jiang Wan'er then led Chu Xiu into the main hall.

Chu Xiu clasped his hands in a fist salute and bowed to Murong Si, saying, "Your humble servant greets Your Majesty."

Murong Si seemed oblivious, still intently reading the memorial in her hands.

After a while.

Murong Si put down the memorial in her hand, and as if only then did she notice Chu Xiu. She was taken aback and said, "Minister Chu has actually come."

"Guards, please bring a seat!"

"Yes."

A palace maid responded and brought a chair from a short distance away, placing it behind Chu Xiu.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness."

Chu Xiu thanked Murong Si and sat down in the chair.

Jiang Wan'er and Pei Guanyin kept their heads down, as if they knew nothing from the beginning.

"Minister Chu, what brings you to the palace tonight?"

Murong Si looked at Chu Xiu with a calm expression and asked.

"Your Majesty, I have come to the palace today with important matters to report."

Chu Xiu said with a serious expression.

"Everyone except Jiang Wan'er and Pei Guanyin, may leave."

Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Murong Si's eyes, and she spoke in a deep and powerful voice.

"Yes, this maid will take her leave."

A group of palace maids bowed and then quietly withdrew.

After leaving Taiji Palace, they slowly closed the palace gates.

"Minister Chu, now that there are no outsiders, you can speak."

After watching the Taiji Palace gates close, Murong Si spoke to Chu Xiu.

Jiang Wan'er and Pei Guanyin looked up at Chu Xiu with curiosity. They also wanted to know if something had happened again, given that only one day had passed since Yan Qingfeng last made a move.

Or did Chu Xiu discover some important intelligence after interrogating Qian Zhenbei, the leader of the Qitian Chamber of Commerce?

"Your Majesty, I have learned from Qian Zhenbei, the head of the Qitian Chamber of Commerce, that Zhang Yue, the Commandant of Hongnong County, has been hiding his true identity."

"At dusk, I led the Embroidered Uniform Guard into Hongnong County to arrest Zhang Yue."

"In the end, I not only confirmed that Zhang Yue was connected with the Seven Killings Organization, but I also discovered that Zhang Yue was the most mysterious Hall Master of the Seven Killings Organization!"

"The true master of the Seven Killings Organization!"

Chu Xiu said with a solemn expression, "Fortunately, I made preparations in advance and sent someone to the Imperial Observatory to ask Lord Yan Qingfeng for help, requesting Lord Yan to personally take action."

Only then was Zhang Yue executed.

Otherwise, Zhang Yue might have escaped!

"and many more……"

"Minister Chu, you're saying Zhang Yue is the Lord of the Seven Killings Hall?"

Murong Si's eyes lit up, and she said with a look of surprise.

A hint of surprise appeared on the faces of Jiang Wan'er and Pei Guanyin.

They all understood what Murong Si meant.

Who promoted Zhang Yue to the position of Commandant of Hongnong Commandery?

He was promoted by Grand Secretary Yang Yan!

He was Yang Yan's student!

Yang Yan promoted the leader of an assassin organization to the position of Commandant of Hongnong County, making him an important official of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

This alone is enough to make Yang Yan resign!

Moreover, it's not as simple as just getting Yang Yan to resign; they could even appoint someone from Murong Si as the Commandant of Hongnong County, snatching food from the mouth of the Yang family of Hongnong!

"Your Majesty, it is absolutely true!"

"Your Majesty, I also obtained the complete list and information of the Seven Killings Organization members from the secret room in Zhang Yue's study."

"With this list and information, we can even take control of the entire Seven Kills organization."

After a moment's consideration, Chu Xiu said to Murong Si, "Therefore, I would like to ask Your Majesty whether to keep the Seven Killings Organization or to completely annihilate it."

"Minister Chu, do you wish to preserve the Seven Killers Organization?"

Murong Si looked at Chu Xiu with a surprised expression and asked.

Jiang Wan'er and Pei Guanyin did not expect that Chu Xiu would leave behind the Seven Killings Organization.

After all, the Seven Killers organization had attempted to assassinate Chu Xiu multiple times before.

"Your Majesty, I do indeed intend to leave the Seven Killers organization behind."

"After all, the people from the Seven Killings Organization who actually tried to assassinate me have already been killed by me."

"Moreover, even if the Seven Killings Organization is spared, I will still carry out a purge of it!"

"Leave behind those who are loyal to Zhang Yue, or those who have shed the blood of innocent people."

"However, the other Seven Killers assassins or members of the Seven Killers intelligence network can stay and be added to the Embroidered Uniform Guard, becoming part of the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"Firstly, it can strengthen the intelligence network of the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"Secondly, it can enhance the strength of the Embroidered Uniform Guard!"

"Most importantly, the assassins of the Seven Killings Organization might be able to eliminate some treacherous officials and villains that Your Majesty is not suited to execute!"

Chu Xiu said with a solemn expression.

"Minister Chu is truly a pillar of our Great Zhou Dynasty!"

Murong Si said with a sigh, "If all the officials of my Great Zhou Dynasty could be like Minister Chu, how could my Great Zhou Dynasty not prosper?"

"Your Majesty flatters me. I only did something insignificant."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiu replied modestly.

"Since Minister Chu has this idea, then let the Seven Killings organization be incorporated into the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"However, in my opinion, even if the Seven Killings organization is incorporated into the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"The Seven Killings Organization must not be known to outsiders; it is already part of the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

Murong Si pondered for a moment, then instructed Chu Xiu, "It would be best if the higher-ups of the Seven Killings Organization knew that they were working for the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

Only in this way can the Seven Killings Organization play a greater role.

"Your Majesty, I obey your decree."

Chu Xiu said with a respectful expression.

"Alright, Minister Chu, is there anything else?"

Murong Si was already in a great mood when she learned that Chu Xiu had arrived, and now she was overjoyed. A smile bloomed on her stunningly beautiful face as she spoke.

There's no reason why it wouldn't be easy for her to take down Yang Yan, the Grand Secretary.

But now, an opportunity has presented itself to her.

How could she not be happy?

Moreover, taking down Yang Yan would also serve as a deterrent to the remaining cabinet officials.

For a long time to come, the high-ranking officials in the court will likely not dare to disobey her orders.

I dare not go against her anymore!

She could also place one of her people in the position of Commandant of Hongnong Commandery.

Finally, the strength of the Embroidered Uniform Guard was also enhanced.

This is a wonderful thing that achieves three goals at once!

What a win!