Chu Jinghuai said three days, so Ji Yunzhou didn't dare to delay it until the fourth day.
On the third day, Chu Jinghuai received news that Fang Cai was training his troops in the parade ground. He was so angry that he wanted to perform in front of Chu Jinghuai's soldiers. He was so excited that he fell off his horse.
The leg was broken, and after diagnosis by the imperial physician, it was saved, but he needed to rest for half a year.
When the emperor heard about Fang Cai's accident, he was so angry that he smashed the inkstone on the table and said, "Waste... every one of them is waste."
"Your Majesty, please calm down." Meng Yao, the commander of the Longyin Guard, said while kneeling, with beads of sweat already on his forehead.
The commander of the imperial guards was just punished with fifty military sticks, and now it’s his turn.
"Is this matter related to Prince Su?"
"Your Majesty, this may not be the work of Prince Su."
"Humph, if it's not him, then who else could it be? Who in the entire Great Xia dares to attack my people?"
Meng Yao didn't dare to say anything. Everyone knew whether it was Prince Su or not, and it was not the first time that Prince Su had done such a thing.
However, Long Yinwei did not find any evidence to prove that it was Prince Su who did it, so he could only make vague excuses.
"Keep an eye on Prince Su's mansion. I want to know everything Prince Su does."
Meng Yao almost cried when he heard this. Not to mention staring at Prince Su, he couldn't even stare at Prince Su's wife.
He was afraid that if he said this, the emperor would doubt the incompetence of his Dragon Hidden Guard and disband the Dragon Hidden Guard on the spot. He had no choice but to agree.
After Meng Yao left, only Chen Qiyuan was left kneeling there. Because of the previous pawnshop incident, he could only divorce Wang to save himself.
After recuperating in the palace for so many days, the emperor finally remembered him.
The emperor looked at Chen Qiyuan's cautious appearance and thought that Chen Qiyuan had been loyal over the years, while the people around him were either dead or injured, and some were extremely stupid. In comparison, Chen Qiyuan was considered a smart man.
"Get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Long live the emperor." Chen Qiyuan understood that the emperor still had a place for him in his heart. To express his gratitude, he kowtowed heavily.
The corner of the emperor's mouth twitched slightly. Chen Qiyuan was indeed a down-to-earth man, and he had indeed neglected him these days.
After Chen Qiyuan stood up, he stopped talking about his loyalty and got straight to business: "Your Majesty, Lord Fang is unable to lead the troops now, and we must re-elect a commander."
"What do you think, my dear?"
Chen Qiyuan had a plan in mind before he came. When the emperor asked him about it, he pretended to be in deep thought. After a moment, he said, "Your Majesty, I think the loyal and brave Marquis Ji Xiao can be the commander-in-chief."
"Ji Xiao?"
"Lord Ji is brave and good at fighting." Chen Qiyuan was the first one who thought of him since he was still at odds with his son-in-law.
A few years ago, Ji Xiao wanted to get a position in the Wucheng Bingmasi for his brother-in-law, but somehow Chu Jinghuai found out about it and submitted a memorial accusing Ji Xiao of forming a clique for personal gain.
The position of Wucheng Bingmasi was not high, and it was just a matter of a word between the noble families. However, this matter was exposed by Chu Jinghuai, brought to the court, and charged with forming a clique for personal gain. This matter was not that simple.
In the end, Ji Xiao was fined one year's salary and confined to his home for half a year. From then on, the Ji family faded out of the upper class circle of Beijing.
The emperor nodded. How could he have forgotten such a person? "Yes, the Ji family is full of loyal and brave people. Ji Xiao once fought against the Northern Zhao people. I am very relieved that you are the commander-in-chief."
"Your Majesty is wise."
——
The Mansion of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery.
After the eunuch finished reading the imperial edict, he left in a hurry. Ji Xiao stood there holding the imperial edict, his ears buzzing and his mind in a mess.
His wife, Cao, was already overjoyed, tears glistening in her eyes as she shouted, "Heaven has mercy on us! The Emperor has finally made use of us! This is fantastic news!"
She turned to look at Ji Xiao and said excitedly, "Master, do you think we should open the ancestral hall and report this good news to our ancestors?"
Ji Xiao's mind was still confused. He didn't say anything, but just stared blankly at the imperial edict in his hand.
Seeing this, Cao said to her son, "Che'er, go get some preparations done. We need to celebrate!"
Ji Yunche did not act immediately. Instead, he looked at Ji Xiao and called out, "Dad."
Ji Xiao finally came back to his senses. He nodded and asked, "Where's Yun Zhou?"
When Cao mentioned her stepson, the smile on her face instantly faded. "Master, Yun Zhou hasn't come back yet."
Ji Xiao was filled with anger when he heard this. He shouted, "Where is that bastard?"
"Maybe he's staying in that flowery alley again."
Ji Xiao asked, "As a mother, how do you discipline your children?"
Cao quickly protested, "Master, you know Yun Zhou's temper. How can I be blamed for this? I've tried my best to discipline him, but he just won't listen!"
"Go, tie that evil creature back to me!"
As soon as Ji Xiao finished giving the order, the doorman came hurriedly to report: "Master, the eldest son is back."
"Tell that rebellious son to come to me."
The guard looked embarrassed and hesitant, "I'm afraid it's not possible. The eldest master was drunk and unconscious, so he was carried back. The person who came also said that the young master owed five hundred taels of silver."
When Ji Xiao heard this, he was furious. He picked up the stick next to him and rushed out.
After a while, the mansion was filled with Ji Yunzhou's screams, which made people terrified.
Cao and Ji Yunche rushed over upon hearing the noise, and seeing this scene, they were too frightened to move forward. Although Cao had many complaints about Ji Yunzhou in her heart, she couldn't help but feel a little worried when she saw Ji Xiao so angry.
Ji Xiao was tired from beating, so he threw the stick aside and sat down panting.
Cao quickly stepped forward to give him a back massage, calming him down. "Master, don't get yourself into trouble because of your anger. Yunzhou is still young and naive after all. You can teach him slowly in the future."
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