The embroidered-clothes officer hurriedly stepped forward.
"Lord Qin was injured on duty a few days ago and almost lost his life. He only woke up these past two days. It's not that he didn't want to come, but that he simply couldn't."
He glanced at the eunuch's expression.
"Of course, if Your Excellency insists that Lord Qin accept the decree, we will go and carry Lord Qin over right away."
The eunuch's expression changed several times.
Finally, a forced smile appeared on his face.
"That won't be necessary. Lord Qin is a trusted minister of His Majesty. He was injured in the line of duty and should take good care of himself. This decree was given to your Zhenfu Division by His Majesty, and the same applies to conveying it to others."
Those damned Qin merchants.
Before His Majesty ascended the throne, he acted like a loyal dog.
When I met His Majesty, I would do menial tasks such as pouring tea, wiping tables, and dusting, trying to win His Majesty's favor through my attentiveness.
His ability to secure his position in the Palace Guard within the Zhenfu Division was thanks to the Emperor's planning.
I never expected that this bastard would dare to betray his master!
Look at how the rumors about His Majesty have become in the capital.
These good-for-nothing bastards, it's one thing if we can't catch the mastermind.
If they had made an example of a few dozen people, the rumors in Kyoto would have naturally died down, but they couldn't even do that.
If His Majesty had not just ascended the throne, he would still be relying on the Embroidered Robe Envoy for assistance.
That bastard Qin Shang is now in deep trouble.
…
After delivering the imperial decree, the eunuch, with a sullen face, went back to complain without even drinking tea.
Not long after.
The bright yellow imperial edict was delivered to the Qin merchant who was recuperating in bed.
He shook the imperial edict and read it quickly, skimming through several lines.
A cold smile played on his lips as he casually tossed the thing off the bed.
"It seems that our newly enthroned emperor is in a bit of a hurry."
A few days ago, an attack on a rainy night nearly cost him his life.
This young, high-ranking official, the Embroidered-Robe Envoy, had a sallow complexion and a gaunt appearance. Even the light in his eyes had dimmed considerably.
It's one thing if the wound is to a vital area like the chest or abdomen.
The crossbow was also poisoned.
In the past few days, more than a dozen medical officers have come and gone to administer the detoxification.
He was given bowl after bowl of herbal medicine.
He survived, but his mental state deteriorated significantly.
In this capital city, many people want to kill him.
But few people were so familiar with the scene of Ayan's death in Jincheng.
King Yun Wuyi of Qishan was one of them.
The Qin merchant was greatly shocked not only because of his injury, but also because of Ayan.
This time, he still couldn't save Ayan.
The day after he was injured, Ayan was found on the banks of the Cai River.
Xiao Wei dared not act on his own initiative and came to report in person.
What should be done with Ayan's body?
There is already a body of a girl named Ayan inside the Zhenfu Division.
It took a tremendous amount of effort to transport it from Yongzhou using a Xuanbing coffin.
Within the Zhenfu Division, it was valued more than any other confidential document.
I heard that the second Ayan's body was severely decomposed and was unrecognizable.
The Qin merchant didn't even see her one last time; he simply waved goodbye.
Cremate him on the spot and scatter his ashes far away.
That's a Gu woman, who knows what will crawl out of her corpse after she dies?
Actually, he was worrying too much.
Qi Su had already dealt with this kind of harm.
…
The Qin merchant leaned against the pillow.
He drank his medicine while listening to his subordinates discussing the emperor's edict.
The word "emperor" has two meanings.
First, immediately control public opinion within the capital.
If any more rumors circulate, hold them accountable directly.
Secondly, the King of Qishan disappeared after the banquet at the Eastern Palace.
There was no trace of him in the vast city of Ganjing anymore, as if he had vanished into thin air.
Yun Zheng has a special identity.
Especially recently, the rebellious spirit of the week before last is stirring again.
The emperor meant that he could not be used by me, but he must never be used by others.
The Embroidered-Robe Envoy must bring Yun Zheng back within three days. Otherwise, Qin Shang will face execution.
Although Lord Qin has become so thin and haggard that he is barely recognizable as a human.
But that gentle smile.
It has regained about 70-80% of its former glory.
He smiled and said to those around him:
"Look how glorious it is to be emperor. You can order people to do whatever you want. You can order someone's head to be chopped off whenever you want."
No one dared to mock the new emperor like he did.
The Qin merchants found them boring and stopped.
He just touched his chin.
“I’ve been neglected in Kyoto while I was recovering from my injury. All sorts of flies and bedbugs have crawled out.”
"Doesn't Your Majesty want to suppress public opinion? Fine, I'll suppress it for you."
"And Yun Zheng, ha, what a bunch of idiots. Finding him is easy, isn't it?"
.
The emperor's decree was very effective.
The following morning, the Embroidered Uniform Guard executed ten commoners who had dared to criticize the court, slander the state, and disrespect the royal family during the disturbance.
Some of these people were students, and some were businessmen.
They were all caught red-handed and arrested on the street.
Fresh brains fell to the ground one by one.
Blood flowed like a stream, spreading along the blue bricks.
This horrifying scene indeed silenced many people.
On the third day, ten more people were arrested and executed for causing trouble.
Day 4...
After three days of this, the uproar in the capital was indeed suppressed.
A blood-red gloom hung overhead, and no one dared to speak of the emperor.
At the same time.
The trial of the Huaiwang Mansion dungeon case has finally concluded.
The Prefect of Jingzhao dispatched officials to visit each of the victims.
In addition to generous financial compensation, those who lack Beijing household registration will be granted it as a gift.
For those lacking housing, the government will pay for a 30-year lease of a courtyard for them to live in free of charge.
As for the injured student, he didn't need to take the exam; he was directly recommended for a place in the Court of State Ceremonial.
For a time, all the attention in the capital was focused back on the case of Prince Huai's dungeon.
The current emperor is wise and benevolent, and the wronged have finally been brought to justice.
Those who do evil will suffer the consequences; this is truly the clear justice of Heaven!
Many people are also envious of the victims.
It's true that I suffered a hardship, but I've already endured all the suffering in my life, and now all that's left is to enjoy happiness.
…
Qi Su, who is connected to the case of Prince Huai's dungeon, is now in a dilapidated temple not far from Prince Huai's mansion.
Yes, that's where the dungeon exit was dug.
That dilapidated temple that was at the center of controversy among the people of Ganjingzi a while ago.
The temple was very quiet.
The entire Prince Huai's mansion, including its masters and servants, was wiped out.
Blood filled the courtyard, but no one cleaned it up.
The stench was overwhelming, and the menacing aura was palpable.
The common people near the Prince's Mansion all say that they always hear ghostly cries at night.
Some people say they saw a headless ghost wandering around the gate of Prince Huai's mansion when they returned home in the middle of the night. The rumors were a mix of truth and falsehood, and many timid people even went to other places to take refuge.
No one else came to this dilapidated temple anymore, which gave Qi Su a quiet place.
Qi Su sat under the sycamore tree in front of the main hall.
She dragged the table in the main hall where the offerings were placed out.
Now sitting on top is a young shrine maiden, her hands and feet bound and her mouth gagged.
Since I'm just idling around anyway, I might as well find something to do.
Qi Su held a small round fan and leisurely fanned herself.
"Go and identify them. Anyone who can identify them will be rewarded with a hundred taels of gold."
"The reward will be doubled for anyone who can identify the suspect in detail."
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