His Majesty is plotting a rebellion? Quickly, summon the Imperial Advisor!

"Where is Zhao Qingyun?!"

The sound was as loud as a great bell, resounding through the heavens. Even Xu Bing and Ji Yuan, who were separated by a street, could hear it clearly.

Xu Bing remained calm throughout, everything was under his control.

Ji Yuan's pupils contracted, her delicate body trembled, and as the loud shout resounded around her, her blood seemed to flow faster.

I can't tell if it's fear, excitement, or something else.

But she knew what it would mean if she killed the immortal today.

In front of the execution platform.

Zhao Qingyun, whose arrogance was soaring and whose face was originally filled with disdain and contempt, was startled by this shout.

In that instant, his hair stood on end. He turned to look at Shang Shoucheng and only then noticed the execution platform behind Shang Shoucheng.

His face instantly turned pale as he realized something, and his legs began to tremble slightly.

"It's a mistake, it's a mistake."

At this moment, Duke Zhou, Duke Li, and Duke Wang arrived late. After getting off the carriage, they carried their red official robes and jogged over.

"Oh, Commander Shang, what are you doing here?"

"Commander Shang, you've got it wrong. The Imperial Advisor wants you to escort Da Xi City out of the city, not to come here."

"You scoundrel, are you perhaps planning to slay an immortal without permission? Can you bear the consequences of such a sin?"

……

Duke Zhou pointed at Shang Shoucheng, an old man in his seventies or eighties whose foot was almost buried in the ground, and was so angry that he jumped up and down and cursed loudly.

He had absolutely no manners and was furious.

"Hehe." Xu Bing, who was in a private room, chuckled softly.

He had witnessed everything that happened in the prison, and he had long seen through the tricks those three were using.

Ji Yuan focused his attention and quietly looked in the direction of the execution platform in the vegetable market.

The arrival of the three officials brought a cacophony of noise to the market.

Various discussions arose.

Zhao Qingyun regained his composure, standing proudly in the heavy snow, his long hair dancing in the wind, and he laughed heartily.

"Hahaha."

"What is it?"

"So you wanted to kill me privately?"

"Commander Shang, can you do it?"

Zhao Qingyun looked at him provocatively, knowing that he had the support of three high-ranking officials from the imperial court.

Even if Shang Shoucheng wanted to kill him, he had no legitimate reason to do so, so what was there to fear? He was even secretly annoyed because he was intimidated by the other party's imposing manner.

Seeing that Shang Shoucheng remained silent, Zhao Qingyun laughed even louder, with a hint of smugness, "Shang Shoucheng, Shang Shoucheng."

"I've heard you possess a keen mind, are a loyal subject, and dare to draw your sword for the people. What a pity..."

"Your master, Xu Bing... would he dare?"

As soon as Zhao Qingyun said this...

The crowd below erupted in an uproar, and a surge of resentment and anger welled up in their hearts.

A sense of humiliation arose from the incompetence and tyranny of the ruler.

It's like someone defecating on your head, but the person in power still applauds and fawns over you.

"You, Shang Shoucheng!" the prince roared, about to accuse him, "Relying on His Majesty's favor, you have become increasingly lawless, and you no longer respect the laws of the Great Xi!"

"Your actions are tantamount to disregarding human life. If you don't give an explanation, this matter will never be over!"

Duke Zhou added fuel to the fire, "Yes, Shang Shoucheng, do you know that what you have done is a capital offense? I'm afraid that if Xu Bing finds out, he will be the first to not let you off the hook."

The three had clearly tacitly agreed that Xu Bing would not dare to kill Zhao Qingyun.

Even Zhao Qingyun himself thought so. He suddenly snorted coldly, flicked his robe, and strode toward the execution platform.

He stood on the execution platform.

He sneered, "If you want to kill me, I'll leave my head here and not leave."

Zhao Qingyun sat down on the ground. Zhou Gong saw through his thoughts and said to Shang Shoucheng, "You rascal, what are you standing there for? Go and call Xu Bing here, and let him explain things to Zhao Qingyun himself!"

"Perhaps he can still redeem himself." The three dukes were disappointed in him, but they also looked on with amusement.

He thought to himself, "How could Shang Shoucheng be so reckless? This matter is already dishonorable, and now it's been brought into the open."

I'm afraid Xu Bing is now in a difficult position. If he really comes to apologize to Zhao Qingyun, he'll make a huge fool of himself.

At that time... how could His Majesty possibly keep this traitor alive? Even if His Majesty wanted to keep this traitor as the Imperial Advisor, the people of the entire Great Xi would not agree.

"Duke Zhou, this plan is even more brilliant!" the three whispered to each other.

In the box.

Xu Bing burst into laughter, laughing like a child. Ji Yuan, on the other hand, felt a chill run down his spine.

Only from this perspective can one truly appreciate how clownish these three are.

Ji Yuan roughly understood the situation. He could see a glimpse of the whole picture from a small part. The current court, represented by the Three Dukes, had a great conflict with Xu Bing, and they were almost unable to coexist.

The three officials believed that Xu Bing was their henchman.

He was unaware that he had been imprisoned by Xu Bing, and this news must not be revealed to them, otherwise he would also be in danger.

On the other side, Song Si, Cui Chen, Shang Shoucheng, and other forces loyal to themselves are also struggling to find themselves.

Xu Bing may seem to wield immense power, but in reality, he faces immense difficulties.

Xu Bing played with the wine mist with his fingertips, and secretly glanced at Ji Yuan. This woman was truly extraordinary. Just from this scene, she had guessed the general situation in his court.

We still can't be careless.

"The three dukes were certain you wouldn't dare kill them, so you insisted on killing them to show them?" Ji Yuan said leisurely, taking in the whole farce.

"Do you think this is a fight for loyalty? Killing Zhao Qingyun is just to save face for myself? Or to spite the Three Dukes?" Xu Bing looked at Ji Yuan.

Ji Yuan met his gaze, a hint of certainty and disdain flashing in the eyes of the bronze mask: "Isn't that so?"

"So, you also think that Zhao Qingyun shouldn't have been killed?" Xu Bing asked.

Ji Yuan pondered for a moment, "Given the current situation, we have no choice but to kill. However, the gains and losses involved are hard to say."

“Killing Zhao Qingyun is indeed troublesome; Xiaoqiong Peak is, after all, a powerful force in the mountains.” Xu Bing nodded in agreement.

But as soon as he finished speaking, he pulled Ji Yuan to the window and continued leisurely, "But what if I told you that I wanted to kill him, really for that small vendor he casually killed on the street?"

Ji Yuan paused, then abruptly turned to look at Xu Bing. The man's delicate fragrance lingered in her nostrils, and his face was obscured by a bronze mask, so she could only see his eyes.

Her eyes were like stars, and she also saw a rare seriousness in them.

“You really…” She swallowed.

“That’s right.” Xu Bing’s lips curled up, his gaze fixed on the execution platform. “I don’t care about any schemes or gains and losses.”

"To commit murder in the street is punishable by death, according to the laws of Da Xi!"

"That's all."

The instant his words fell.

Shang Shoucheng finally made a move.

It raised its right arm, revealing a golden seal exposed to the howling wind and snow.

"The Imperial Preceptor has decreed that Zhao Qingyun has committed murder in the street, violating the laws of the Great Xi Dynasty, and should be executed according to the law!"