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

Time flies.

Before we knew it, two hours had passed.

Nie Kuangren strode into the main hall of the Northern Garrison Office.

Fang Heng, Pei Shiji, and Luo Tianxi followed behind him.

Pei Shiji and Luo Tianxi had each led a thousand elite Jinyiwei (Imperial Guards) to the Northern Garrison Office.

Clearly, as long as Jian Wuchen confesses and obtains evidence that Prince Zhao, Murong Zhi, colluded with demons, he will gather three thousand elite Jinyiwei (Imperial Guards) to go to Prince Zhao's mansion and suppress Prince Zhao, Murong Zhi.

"Greetings, my lord!"

Nie Kuangren and the others bowed to Chu Xiu with utmost respect.

Chu Xiu slowly opened his eyes and said calmly, "Has Jian Wuchen confessed?"

"Reporting to Your Excellency, Jian Wuchen has confessed!"

"Furthermore, we have obtained evidence through Jian Wuchen's confession that Murong Zhi colluded with the Qitian Chamber of Commerce to purchase demon blood essence and create demons!"

Nie Kuangren solemnly said, "Because this matter has always been handled by Jian Wuchen, and he is worried that Murong Zhi will one day abandon him after using him, so he leaves evidence and writes down records every time he trades with Qitian Chamber of Commerce."

The detailed process of each transaction, as well as the quantity of demon blood essence purchased, was meticulously recorded.

Having obtained evidence that Prince Zhao, Murong Zhi, was colluding with demons, he no longer addressed him as "Your Highness Prince Zhao" but instead called him by his given name.

In the Great Zhou Dynasty, anyone who colludes with demons will be killed without mercy!

This is a rule established by Emperor Wu, the founding emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Even the imperial relatives of the Great Zhou Dynasty were no exception!

"interesting."

A playful smile appeared on Chu Xiu's lips as he asked mockingly, "Where did Murong Zhi create demons?"

"Your Excellency, Murong Zhi did not create any demons in the capital."

“Every demon blood essence that Murong Zhi purchased in each transaction was secretly sent to Yongchang County in Yizhou and handed over to the Jiang family.”

"The reason why the Jiang family did not purchase the demon blood essence directly from the Qitian Chamber of Commerce in Yongchang County, Yizhou, is because Murong Zhi was worried that the Jiang family's purchase of demon blood essence in Yongchang County would be easily exposed."

"Therefore, on the surface, the Jiang family has no dealings with the Qitian Chamber of Commerce."

"In fact, even in the capital, Murong Zhi was extremely careful every time he purchased demon blood essence from the Qitian Chamber of Commerce."

"On the surface, it has no connection whatsoever with the Qitian Chamber of Commerce."

"If the Qitian Chamber of Commerce had not been wiped out this time, these two vice presidents of the Qitian Chamber of Commerce, having nowhere else to turn for help, would have secretly sneaked into the Zhao Prince's Mansion to seek Murong Zhi's assistance, hoping that Murong Zhi would send them out of the capital."

"Murong Zhi was worried that leaving these two alive would cause trouble later, so he outwardly agreed to the agreement of these two vice presidents of the Qitian Chamber of Commerce, but secretly had Jian Wuchen launch a sneak attack and kill them with the Thousand Illusion Sword Technique."

"Jian Wuchen believed that no one would notice that he returned to the Zhao Prince's Mansion after killing the two of them."

Nie Kuangren said with a strange expression.

"..."

"Is this Murong Zhi really that stupid?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiu was stunned for a moment, completely taken aback.

What kind of crazy move is this?

As a prince, Murong Zhi actually personally went out to buy demon blood essence from the Qitian Chamber of Commerce, and then the Qitian Chamber of Commerce delivered the demon blood essence to the Jiang family in Yongchang County.

Instead of having the Jiang family purchase the essence of demons themselves.

The reason was the fear that the Chiang family would be exposed.

If the Jiang family were to secretly purchase demon blood essence from the Qitian Chamber of Commerce in an attempt to find incriminating evidence against Murong Zhi, it would definitely not be an easy task.

However, to avoid exposing the Jiang family, Murong Zhi exposed himself.

Unfortunately, Murong Zhi's name contains the character "Zhi"...

The late emperor was indeed skilled at naming things.

Unfortunately, Murong Zhi was lacking in intelligence.

Even though his name already includes the character "智" (zhi), it still can't make up for this problem.

"Sir, what should we do now?"

Nie Kuangren suppressed a laugh and asked Chu Xiu.

When he first learned of this, he burst into laughter.

Seeing Chu Xiu's unchanging expression, he secretly admired him. A man is a man, he can endure this.

"Is there any movement from the Prince Zhao's residence?"

Chu Xiu said with a calm expression.

"Reporting to Your Excellency, since you left with the Shocking Guards, the Zhao Prince's Mansion has kept its gates tightly shut and there has been no movement whatsoever."

Nie Kuangren shook his head and said.

"Fang Heng, you three, gather three thousand elite Jinyiwei (Imperial Guards) and follow me to the Prince Zhao's residence!"

A glint of light flashed in Chu Xiu's eyes. He stood up and spoke in a firm and resounding voice.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Fang Heng and the other two shouted in unison.

They had been waiting for this moment. After bowing, they disappeared into the hall.

Chu Xiu walked slowly towards the outside of the Northern Garrison Office.

Not long after.

Chu Xiu then walked out of the Northern Garrison Office.

"Greetings, my lord."

Fang Heng and his two companions, along with three thousand elite Imperial Guards, knelt before Chu Xiu and shouted loudly.

"No gift."

Chu Xiu waved his hand and said.

"Thank you, sir."

Fang Heng and his two companions, accompanied by three thousand elite Imperial Guards, thanked them before standing up.

"Let's go, let's head to Prince Zhao's residence!"

Chu Xiu waved his hand, said something, and used his lightness skill to head towards the Zhao Prince's Mansion.

He had a feeling that something was wrong.

It would be normal for the Prince of Zhao's residence to be in turmoil.

The fact that the Prince Zhao's residence remained completely silent was truly strange.

"Yes!"

Fang Heng and the other two responded and, leading three thousand elite Imperial Guards, used their lightness skills to follow Chu Xiu towards the Prince of Zhao's residence.

Less than a moment.

Swish!Swish!Swish!

Chu Xiu had already led more than three thousand elite Imperial Guards to the outside of Prince Zhao's residence. With his hands behind his back, he said, "Fang Heng, Pei Shiji, Luo Tianxi, listen to my command!"

"My subordinate is here!"

Fang Heng and the other two shouted loudly.

"The three of you are responsible for leading a contingent of elite troops to storm into the Prince Zhao's residence from another direction!"

"Anyone who dares to resist will be killed without mercy!"

Seeing the entire Zhao Prince's mansion silent and the gates tightly shut, with no guards even at the main entrance, Chu Xiu's heart sank, and he spoke with a chilling murderous aura.

"Yes!"

Fang Heng and the other two shouted, and each led five hundred elite Imperial Guards to surround the Zhao Prince's Mansion from different directions.

The remaining 1,500 elite Imperial Guards stood at the main gate of the Prince Zhao's residence, awaiting Chu Xiu's orders.

Chu Xiu moved swiftly and appeared at the main gate of the Zhao Prince's Mansion, waving his sleeve.

An incredibly powerful force swept towards the bronze gate of the Zhao Prince's Mansion.

Boom!

A deafening roar echoed throughout the entire Prince Zhao's residence.

The thick bronze gate of the Zhao Prince's Mansion was reduced to fragments, completely crushed by Chu Xiu's power!

This single sound shook the entire Prince Zhao's mansion, and countless servants, maids, and guards within the mansion showed expressions of shock on their faces.

One by one, the guards and soldiers rushed towards the gate of the Prince Zhao's mansion.

"Prince Zhao, Murong Zhi, colluded with demons and monsters, plotting a rebellion. His crimes are heinous!"

"I have led the Imperial Guards here to arrest him!"

"Everyone lay down your weapons, kneel down and surrender! Anyone who disobeys will be killed without mercy!"

Chu Xiu strode into the Zhao King's mansion, his murderous aura overwhelming.

This sound rang out like thunder throughout the entire Zhao Prince's mansion, causing the guards of the Zhao Prince's mansion to show expressions of fear on their faces. They all stood still on the spot, and their weapons fell to the ground one after another, making a clanging sound.