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

The voice just fell.

Chu Xiu's mind was filled with countless insights about Ananda's Breaking the Precepts Sword Technique's first strike, severing purity.

A powerful force also appeared in Chu Xiu's body, raising his Undying Golden Body Technique from the fifth level of mastery to the fifth level of peak.

Chu Xiu's external martial arts training has reached the peak of the Dharma Aspect Realm.

Or perhaps it's the peak of the ninth level of the Dharma Realm!

"Indeed, this is the real Ananda Breaking the Precepts Knife Technique. The Ananda Breaking the Precepts Knife Technique in the Great Buddha Temple, or rather the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple, is just a castrated, weakened version of the Ananda Breaking the Precepts Knife Technique."

"It's completely different from the original Ananda's Breaking the Precepts Knife Technique."

Chu Xiu's face showed amazement, and he thought to himself, "The power of this strike is definitely no less than that of the Qiankun Zhentian Blade."

I've added another card to my hand!

He took a step and disappeared from the spot.

Lu Mansion.

"Master, something terrible has happened..."

The Lu family steward arrived at Lu Chengfeng's study with a panicked expression, his voice trembling as he spoke.

"What happened? Tell me slowly!"

Lu Chengfeng opened the door and came out, frowning as he spoke.

He is now under orders from Empress Murong Si to stay home and cultivate in seclusion, which is a real headache for him.

Is there anything more troublesome than this right now?

"Master, Chu Xiu, leading the Northern Garrison's elite cavalry, has stormed into the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters."

"All of the master's trusted confidants have been killed by Chu Xiu."

"Now... the entire headquarters of the Embroidered Uniform Guard has fallen into Chu Xiu's hands!"

"The Lu family steward said urgently."

"……what?"

"How dare he?"

“You brat!! You brat…”

Lu Chengfeng's expression changed drastically, and he cursed angrily with a look of terror on his face.

He was merely ordered by Empress Murong Si to remain secluded in seclusion; he was not stripped of his position as Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

result……

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Chu Xiu directly took over the Jinyiwei headquarters, turning the Jinyiwei completely into his own!

Even if Empress Murong Si were to order him back to the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters, he would have no confidants left, and he probably wouldn't even be able to command a mere Embroidered Uniform Guard captain in the headquarters!

He has lost all real power within the Embroidered Uniform Guard. As the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, he is now completely powerless and has become a figurehead!

Will the Wang family of Taiyuan still value him and want this mascot?

"You little brat..."

Enraged, Lu Chengfeng felt a sweet taste in his throat, and a mouthful of scarlet blood spurted from his mouth. His vision went black, and he collapsed to the ground.

"Master, master, are you alright?"

"Someone, quick, quickly fetch a doctor to examine the master..."

When the Lu family steward saw Lu Chengfeng vomit blood and faint from anger, he became even more panicked and shouted loudly.

Wenyuan Pavilion.

An official strode in, whispered a few words in the ear of Chen Yu, the Junior Grand Master of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, and then withdrew.

A strange light flashed in Chen Yu's eyes as he walked into the Wenyuan Pavilion.

Soon, Chen Yu entered the spacious and bright room inside the Wenyuan Pavilion. He bowed to Yang Yan, the Grand Secretary, and others who were engrossed in handling affairs and said, "Reporting to the Grand Secretaries, Chu Xiu took advantage of the opportunity when His Majesty ordered Lu Chengfeng to stay at home in seclusion and officially took over the Jinyiwei General Headquarters, purging all of Lu Chengfeng's faction."

"What a Chu Xiu!"

"I had already guessed that during Lu Chengfeng's period of seclusion and cultivation, he would definitely try to seize Lu Chengfeng's power."

"I never expected him to move so quickly."

"He's an outstanding person!"

Yang Yan looked up and said with a look of amazement.

Dugu Tai and the others showed expressions of approval. Even they had to admit that Chu Xiu was indeed quick, accurate, and ruthless in his actions, without any hesitation.

To be able to do this at this age is truly remarkable!

"It's a pity. The more brilliant and talented he is, the less likely the Wang family of Taiyuan will keep him."

"It's no longer about him forcibly taking the Embroidered Uniform Guard from the Wang family of Taiyuan."

"Instead, it was a resounding slap in the face to the Wang family of Taiyuan."

"If Chu Xiu is not suppressed, the reputation of the Wang family of Taiyuan will be seriously affected."

"Moreover, they are destined to be enemies, and the situation has reached a point where it is impossible to resolve."

"The Wang family of Taiyuan will never tolerate Chu Xiu growing up; they will pay an even greater price then."

Yang Yan shook his head and said.

"This kid has already done a very good job to have achieved this much."

"It's just a pity that it was destined to become a shooting star."

Zhao Duo said with an expression of agreement on his face.

Dugu Tai and the others nodded. No matter how talented or capable Chu Xiu was, he was still too weak when facing real powerful families!

They are as weak as ants!

If powerful families were so willing, they could easily annihilate Chu Xiu with a flick of their fingers!

This is the power of aristocratic and powerful families!

Despite the fact that the Wang family of Taiyuan had already made a move, they hadn't actually used their full strength.

The Imperial Palace, Taiji Palace.

Pei Guanyin walked in from outside the Taiji Palace and said to Murong Si with a look of admiration, "Your Majesty, it is indeed as Your Majesty expected."

Taking advantage of this opportunity granted by His Majesty, Lord Chu directly seized control of the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters and officially took command of the Embroidered Uniform Guard!

"I knew that Minister Chu would understand what I meant."

Murong Si smiled and said.

"Your Majesty is wise."

Pei Guanyin and Jiang Wan'er bowed respectfully to Murong Si.

Murong Si smiled and prepared to continue reviewing the memorials.

A pretty palace maid entered and bowed respectfully, saying, "Your Majesty, Lord Chu requests an audience."

"Minister Chu has arrived?"

"Quickly, let Minister Chu in!"

Murong Siqing's eyes lit up, and she spoke to the pretty palace maid.

"Yes."

The pretty palace maid responded and disappeared into the main hall.

In a blink of an eye.

A pretty palace maid appeared outside the Taiji Palace and extended her hand to Chu Xiu, who was dressed in the official robes of a deputy commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, exuding an air of grandeur and majesty. She said, "Lord Chu, please come in. His Majesty is already waiting for you."

"Excuse me."

Chu Xiu thanked the pretty palace maid and strode into the Taiji Palace.

Upon entering the Taiji Palace, Chu Xiu immediately spotted Murong Si sitting at her desk reviewing memorials. He bowed to her and said, "Your humble servant Chu Xiu greets Your Majesty."

"Minister Chu, there's no need for such formalities."

"Minister Chu is a very busy person. Is there anything you need to do upon entering the palace today?"

Murong Si put down the memorial in her hand, looked at Chu Xiu with a smile, and said, "If it is something I can help with, I will certainly do it for you, my dear Chu!"

"Your Majesty, I humbly request that Your Majesty hold a military examination to select talents for our Embroidered Uniform Guard and strengthen it!"

Chu Xiu's expression turned solemn, and he spoke earnestly.

"To establish a military examination to select talented individuals?"

Upon hearing this, Murong Si's eyes narrowed, and she said in a deep voice, "Minister Chu, please tell me your thoughts."

It should be noted that the imperial examinations of the Great Zhou Dynasty have always only included civil examinations, and there have been no military examinations.

Opening up the military examination system, even if it breaks with the centuries-old tradition of the Great Zhou Dynasty, will inevitably affect the interests of powerful and influential families.

Of course, it is also possible that the martial arts examination could become a tool for powerful families to profit!