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

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Qingfeng looked at Qi Tianchen with a surprised expression.

Is that what you just meant?

I haven't gone stupid from all those years of studying!

Qi Tianchen said quietly, "Don't you think His Majesty and the Marquis are a match made in heaven?"

"..."

Yan Qingfeng was completely dumbfounded.

He really hadn't thought about that at all.

Now that Qi Tianchen has reminded them, isn't this a match made in heaven?

Yan Qingfeng was perfectly aware of just how exceptionally talented and beautiful Empress Murong Si was.

If it weren't for this era of great strife, Murong Si would surely have become a sage ruler.

However, the Great Zhou Dynasty is now in danger of collapse.

Before Chu Xiu appeared, Yan Qingfeng even felt that there was no man in the entire Great Zhou Dynasty who was worthy of Murong Si.

Yan Qingfeng was already very familiar with Chu Xiu's talent and abilities.

To be honest, Chu Xiu really is a good match for Murong Si.

Moreover, he is the only person in the entire Great Zhou Dynasty who is worthy of Murong Si!

"Stupid, you're so stupid..."

"How could I have such a great disciple as you?"

"You can't even figure this out."

Qi Tianchen sighed and disappeared from in front of the stone table.

Yan Qingfeng opened his mouth, but in the end he said nothing.

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

A figure suddenly fell inside.

This figure was none other than Qin Yu, the number one swordsman in the world, who had just been defeated by Qi Tianchen with a single sword strike and had reached the peak of the ninth level of the Earth Immortal Realm.

He just happened to fall right in front of Wang Hao, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites.

"puff……"

Qin Yu fell to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of dark red blood. His face was as pale as paper, and he looked like he was on the verge of death.

"Brother-in-law, how are you?"

Seeing Qin Yu's condition, Wang Hao's face showed shock. He quickly went to Qin Yu and helped him up.

He truly hadn't expected Qin Yu to be so badly injured.

After Qin Yu was defeated by Qi Tianchen, he went back to inquire about it.

He still thought Qin Yu's injuries weren't serious.

Who wants to...

Qin Yu was just putting on a brave face.

"Prepare a quiet place for me to retreat into. I need to retreat... to heal... my wounds..."

Qin Yu said weakly.

"Okay, I'll arrange it for my brother-in-law right now."

Wang Hao took a deep breath to calm his nervousness, then disappeared from the spot while holding Qin Yu.

The headquarters of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

hall.

"Your subordinate greets Your Excellency."

Lin Huaiyu bowed to Chu Xiu with utmost respect.

"Lin Huaiyu, I'm giving you a task: thoroughly investigate Qin Yu's whereabouts!"

"We must find Qin Yu as quickly as possible!"

"The residence of the Vice Minister of Rites should not be overlooked either."

Chu Xiu sat upright in the main seat of the hall, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes, and spoke with chilling murderous intent.

He wasn't going to wait for Qin Yu to come back and cause him trouble later.

Of course, we should completely eliminate Qin Yu!

Did he take advantage of Qin Yu's current severe injuries to let him recuperate properly?

Qi Tianchen said, "Don't be fooled by the fact that Qin Yu's injuries didn't seem serious before."

Qin Yu is likely unconscious right now.

Chu Xiu never shows mercy to his enemies!

Moreover, Qin Yu didn't seem to even glance at him just now.

In fact, Chu Xiu knew very well.

Qin Yu's trip to the capital this time was specifically to kill him.

The reason he challenged Qi Tianchen was simply to defeat Qi Tianchen so that Qi Tianchen wouldn't stop him when Qi Tianchen tried to kill him.

However, Qin Yu overestimated himself and underestimated Qi Tianchen.

The reason for focusing on the office of the Vice Minister of Rites is that

Chu Xiu guessed that Qin Yu had likely gone to the residence of the Vice Minister of Rites.

After all, Qin Yu must know how serious his injuries were; if he were to fall unconscious outside, he would likely face certain death.

Only by running to the residence of the Vice Minister of Rites, under the protection of the Wang family of Taiyuan, could he safely get through the most dangerous moment.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Lin Huaiyu's expression turned solemn, and he spoke in a firm and powerful voice.

"Go."

Chu Xiu waved to Lin Huaiyu and said, "I'll be waiting for you to return in the main hall!"

Lin Huaiyu bowed and quickly walked out of the main hall of the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters.

Once outside the main hall of the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters, Lin Huaiyu began making arrangements, mobilizing all the Embroidered Uniform Guard's spies in the capital and throughout the surrounding area.

After all, given Qin Yu's strength, Lin Huaiyu couldn't be sure if he had already left the capital area.

After a cup of tea.

"Reporting to Your Excellency, just as you predicted, Qin Yu is in the residence of the Vice Minister of Rites."

Lin Huaiyu walked into the main hall of the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters, bowed and said, "The entire Ministry of Rites is currently outwardly relaxed but inwardly tense."

Security was extremely tight!

It seems Qin Yu is currently recuperating at the residence of the Vice Minister of Rites after being severely injured by the Imperial Preceptor.

"Very well, I understand."

Chu Xiu stood up, waved to Lin Huaiyu, and said.

"Subordinates retire."

Lin Huaiyu quietly withdrew, already guessing what Chu Xiu was going to do.

It is highly likely that they intend to infiltrate the residence of the Vice Minister of Rites to assassinate Qin Yu and completely eliminate this threat.

He couldn't help but feel a little excited.

Although Qin Yu, the world's number one swordsman, was defeated by the Imperial Advisor Qi Tianchen, he is no longer the world's number one swordsman.

However, in the entire Great Zhou Dynasty, there are very few people who can surpass Qin Yu in strength.

If such a peerless master were truly eliminated, the Embroidered Uniform Guard would be rid of one of their greatest enemies!

Qin Yu's serious injury presented the best opportunity to kill him.

As for concerns about Chu Xiu's safety, there are none!

Given Qin Yu's serious injuries, is the security at the Ministry of Rites' residence as tight as it was when Murong Zhi was at the Yuejun County Prefectural Governor's residence?

I'm afraid not necessarily.

At that time, Chu Xiu was able to sneak into the prefect's mansion and kill Murong Zhi without anyone noticing.

The current Chu Xiu is certainly much stronger than when he killed Murong Zhi.

Chu Xiu moved swiftly and disappeared from the main hall of the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters. He then used the Five Elements Escape Technique to fly rapidly towards the residence of the Vice Minister of Rites.

His speed of traversing underground is no less than that of flying.

With the Five Elements Escape Technique, he could walk on air as if he were in the sky while underground.

In less than half a day.

The deepest part of the residence of the Vice Minister of Rites.

In a courtyard, inside a room, Wang Hao, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and Qin Yu sat cross-legged on the ground, with white steam rising from their heads.

Wang Hao was clearly using his own cultivation level to help Qin Yu heal.

Qin Yu's complexion was slightly better than before, and he was able to heal himself. Only then did Wang Hao put his hands away. His forehead was covered with large beads of sweat, and he looked exhausted.

He carefully stood up, opened the door, and walked out of the room.

It seemed they were worried that the noise would disturb Qin Yu's healing.

After leaving the room, Wang Hao closed the door again before walking to a stone bench in front of the stone table in the courtyard and sitting down to rest for a while.

however!

at this time!

A sword light seemed to appear out of thin air in the room, striking towards Qin Yu's back!