Chapter 3 Kill on the spot

"Someone, call Zhou Si!" Xiao Jin's voice broke the deathly silence in the hall.

The commander of the Imperial Guards, Zhou Si, arrived extremely quickly, his armor glinting as his eyes swept across the kneeling Yun Zhao: "Your Majesty!"

"Prepare yourselves." Xiao Jin had already stood up, his dark dragon robe bringing a chill to the air. His voice left no room for doubt. "Go to Prime Minister Su's residence. Zhou Si, lead your men to search thoroughly! Yun Zhao will accompany us to identify them."

He paused, his cold gaze falling on Yun Zhao's pale face, "If we can't find the evidence she mentioned... kill her on the spot."

Kill on the spot! ?

Yun Zhao's legs went weak, and a chill instantly spread throughout his limbs.

She wasn't entirely sure!

Rebirth has changed the trajectory, Su the thief... could it be that he has already transferred the evidence?!

The rapid sound of horse hooves broke the silence of the long street.

Yun Zhao was forced onto the horse's back, and the shaking made his internal organs almost displaced.

Raised in seclusion, how could I have ever suffered such a hardship? In this life, I must learn horse riding and archery!

The red gate of the Su Mansion was wide open.

Prime Minister Su, dressed in casual attire, his hair and beard neatly trimmed, bowed to greet the emperor. His face showed no sign of panic, his composure startling. "Your Majesty, your humble servant! I wonder what instructions your Majesty and Commander Zhou have for you?"

His eyes were calm as he passed by Yun Zhao.

Xiao Jin stood with his hands behind his back, his voice expressing neither joy nor anger: "I heard that Su Qing's family has acquired a set of ancient chess pieces from the previous dynasty? That's perfect, I'm a little itchy, Su Qing, play a game with me. Zhou Si, bring your men in and search thoroughly for me, don't miss a single spot!" The last sentence was chilling.

"I obey your command." Prime Minister Su respectfully stepped aside to lead the way, his demeanor still calm. "Your Majesty, please. Miss Yun..." He nodded slightly, as if he was just entertaining a guest in an ordinary way.

[As steady as an old dog! Even with the enemy at your doorstep, you're still pretending to be so foolproof!] Yun Zhao cursed inwardly, digging his nails deep into his palms, forcing himself to remain calm.

Looking at the backs of Xiao Jin and Su Xiang as they walked side by side towards the pavilion in the inner courtyard, she felt that beneath the calmness, there was a vortex that was devouring people.

"Study! The mezzanine floor of the "Map of Mountains and Rivers"!" Yun Zhao's voice was firm, but the ending tone trembled uncontrollably.

Success or failure depends on this one move!

She stared intently at Zhou Si and his men rushing into the study, which symbolized the Su family's power. Her heart was beating wildly in her chest, almost breaking her ribs.

wrong!

Why is Su Ze so calm? There must be a traitor in the Imperial Guards!

"Wait!" Yun Zhao rushed forward, his voice sharp and desperate, "I know where the evidence is! I will personally identify it! In front of everyone, I can't do it.

It’s fake! "

Zhou Si turned around abruptly, his eyes as fierce as a hawk's: "Miss Yun! The search is the responsibility of the Imperial Guards, it is not your turn to interfere! Back off!"

It's him! It must be Zhou Si!

A flash of light flashed through Yun Zhao’s mind—Zhou Si was Su Mingli’s cousin and Su Xiang’s nephew!

"Commander Zhou!" Yun Zhao straightened her back, refusing to budge. Her voice rose in anger. "My father hasn't been dismissed, and my brother is still stationed at the border! I'm still the legitimate daughter of the Yun family! His Majesty ordered me to lead the way and identify her, so why can't I see her in person? It's Commander Zhou, as Prime Minister Su's nephew, who should avoid suspicion!"

Zhou Si's face instantly turned pale, and murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

He stared at Yun Zhao for a moment before squeezing out a word through his teeth, his tone tinged with a venomous chill: "Alright! Miss Yun, please! But if we can't find him..." He suddenly stepped aside, the scabbard of his dagger hitting his armor with a sharp metallic scraping sound, "Kill without mercy!"

No way! Since God has allowed her to be reborn, why would he tease her now?!

Yun Zhao clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms. He used the slight pain to force himself to calm down and strode into the study.

There are rows of sandalwood bookshelves and piles of scrolls.

"Map of Mountains and Rivers" was quickly taken out.

Under the focus of countless eyes, a guard carefully opened the heavy cover and fumbled for the inner layer -

Empty!

Dead silence!

A cold despair instantly gripped Yun Zhao's throat! Her blood seemed to freeze instantly!

How could this be?! Could it be that... Su Ze was one step faster?!

"Ha!" Zhou Si uttered a short, sharp sneer, his eyes gleaming with ferocity! He suddenly reached out, his large, iron-like hand fiercely grasping Yun Zhao's slender arm, roughly dragging her out of the study and throwing her hard onto the bluestone ground in the courtyard!

"Where's the evidence?! Yun Zhao, what else do you have to say?!" He swung the sword from his waist, the sharp blade reflecting a piercing cold light in the sunlight, pointing it directly at Yun Zhao's heart! "Slandering the prime minister is a crime unforgivable! By order - kill!"

The shadow of death looms over us like a substance!

Yun Zhao's pupils suddenly contracted, and his heart stopped for a moment! The coldness of the blade almost pierced his skin!

Is this the end? After being reborn, I'm going to die here?!

"Commander, wait a minute!" An adjutant stepped forward hastily and stood in front of Zhou Sidao. "We haven't searched everywhere yet! Should we... report this to His Majesty for a decision first?" There was a barely perceptible hesitation in his voice.

"Your Majesty has issued an oral order. Without evidence, he must be killed on the spot! No need for further words!"

Zhou Si grinned fiercely, determined to kill. His arm muscles tensed as he was about to swing his sword and chop down!

A critical moment!

Yun Zhao was forced to close his eyes subconsciously by the dazzling knife light, and his body stiffened with fear.

At this moment of death, the corner of her eye was caught by a crabapple tree in full bloom in front of her.

Under the tree! There are traces of freshly turned soil, which is extremely dazzling at this moment!