Xuanyuan Peng hated Su Huiyan to the core; he wished he could tear her apart immediately.
However, since Su Xuening had spoken, he had to agree, after all, she was of high status now, and he had no choice but to agree: "Then let's lock up Su Huiyan, Su Feiling, and all the peasants and their accomplices in the Heavenly Prison and execute them together at noon tomorrow!"
This peasant boy, who falsely claims royal blood, is not worthy of the surname Xuanyuan, much less the name given to him.
Xuanyuan Peng waved to the Imperial Guards, who immediately dragged Su Huiyan and the others away.
As she was being dragged away, Su Huiyan was still shouting at Xuan Yuanpeng and Su Xuening, but neither of them would let her off easily.
Su Xuening gave Ye Yu and the others a wink, and they immediately understood and withdrew.
She had to keep a close eye on Su Huiyan; she couldn't let anyone save her, nor could she let anyone kill her, so she had to send secret guards to keep an eye on her.
After dealing with Su Huiyan, Su Feiling, Xuan Yuan Yu, Imperial Physician Liu, and others, a palace attendant came to report: "Your Majesty, General Ling Lang of the Northern Garrison and Marquis Dingping and others request an audience."
"Announce!"
The eunuch withdrew, and soon Ling Lang, Mu Lingchen, Bai Ying, and others entered the main hall.
"Greetings, Your Majesty." The group arrived at the foot of the jade steps and bowed to Xuan Yuanpeng in unison.
Xuan Yuanpeng knew both Ling Lang and Mu Lingchen, and he had also heard Xuan Yuanzhan mention them before.
Ling Lang joined Zhan'er in starting a rebellion because Zhan'er helped him guard the northern lands and he knew that Zhan'er had been wronged.
As for Mu Lingchen, since his mother, Tang, was close to Ya'er, and he had a good relationship with Zhan'er since childhood, it was normal for him to follow Zhan'er.
After glancing at Ling Lang and Mu Lingchen, Xuan Yuanpeng's gaze settled on Bai Ying.
Seeing that this person was handsome but blind in one eye, he remembered what Xuan Yuanzhan had said: "You must be Bai Ying."
Bai Ying immediately knelt down: "This humble subject, Bai Ying, greets Your Majesty."
He originally wanted to call himself a "minor general" like Ling Lang and the others, but thinking of the trouble the prince had caused by their attempt to recruit them, he dared not speak recklessly, fearing that it would implicate the prince.
Xuanyuan Peng seemed to understand Bai Ying's thoughts, and his eyes softened immediately: "Since the Holy King has recruited you, then you are the true soldiers of my Eastern Chu. There is no need for such formalities. Rise."
Upon seeing that Xuanyuan Peng had acknowledged their bandit army, Bai Ying was instantly moved: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
After Bai Ying stood up, Xuan Yuanpeng looked at the three of them and said, "The Holy King has already told me that the Zhenbei Army, the Beicheng Army, and the capital reserve army that followed the Holy King to the north have all made meritorious contributions in blocking the Northern Rong. In particular, the Beicheng Army has made the greatest contribution this time. The Beicheng Army will be awarded a major merit, and you will be rewarded according to your merits."
However, his days are numbered, so let's leave the matter of rewarding meritorious service to Zhan'er.
Once he ascends the throne, these meritorious officials will naturally be rewarded according to their contributions.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." The three quickly bowed and expressed their gratitude.
Bai Ying was particularly moved. The Emperor had just repeatedly referred to them as the Northern City Army, which showed them great respect. The Emperor truly regarded them as soldiers of Eastern Chu, not some bandit army.
Mu Lingchen suddenly knelt down before Xuan Yuanpeng: "Your Majesty, I have a grievance to appeal, please grant me justice."
Xuanyuan Peng frowned: "Tell me what grievance you have."
Mu Lingchen kowtowed to Xuan Yuanpeng before speaking again: "Back then, my father, Mu Wenhai, was accused of colluding with the enemy and betraying the country, and was in cahoots with the Northern Rong Tianqiong. This was a complete injustice! Your Highness has brought Tuoba Xiong, the Chanyu of the Northern Rong Tianqiong tribe, to the capital this time. He can prove that my father did not collude with the enemy and betray the country!"
Upon hearing Mu Lingchen's words, Xuan Yuanzhi's heart tightened, especially when Xuan Yuanpeng's gaze swept over him, his whole body tensed up.
Does Father Emperor know something?
Was it Xuanyuan Zhan who told the Emperor?
So Xuanyuan Zhan had already discovered his secret dealings with the Northern Rong?
"The legend of Tuoba Xiong!"
At Xuan Yuanpeng's command, Ye Feng arrived with Tuoba Xiong.
As soon as the two emerged from the prison, several sharp arrows pierced the sky, heading straight for Tuoba Xiong's heart.
Seeing the rain of arrows flying straight towards him, Tuoba Xiong was immediately terrified.
Ye Feng's eyes narrowed, and while deflecting the rain of arrows, he grabbed Tuoba Xiong and ran.
Dozens of men in black descended from the sky and surrounded Ye Feng and Tuoba Xiong.
Fortunately, there weren't many people on this stretch of road. At this moment, besides Ye Feng and Tuoba Xiong, there were only four Imperial Guards. The six of them were facing dozens of people on the other side, and since these men in black were all experts like Ye Feng, Ye Feng and his group were immediately at a disadvantage.
Those men in black were all ruthless, targeting Tuoba Xiong single-handedly, and each strike was deadly, aiming straight for his vital points whenever they had the chance. If Ye Feng hadn't risked his life to save him several times, Tuoba Xiong would have been riddled with holes by these men in black.
Just when things were at their most critical, Pei Luo descended from the sky.
Seeing Pei Luo appear like a god, even the usually composed Ye Feng was somewhat excited: "Divine Doctor Luo, what brings you here?"
While dealing with the men in black, Pei Luo protected Tuoba Xiong, saying, "It was Zhan who knew someone would try to kill him, so he asked me to secretly protect these Northern Rong people beforehand."
Ye Feng breathed a sigh of relief: "Your Highness was indeed farsighted!"
These men in black were extremely skilled in martial arts, and every move they made was deadly. He alone was no match for them.
If it weren't for the prince's arrangement, Tuoba Xiong would probably be dead here.
With Pei Luo's martial arts skills, dealing with these men in black was a piece of cake. He didn't even need to use a weapon, and in no time at all, he had taken care of them one by one.
Looking at the pile of men in black that resembled a small mountain, Ye Feng's gaze darkened slightly. He ordered the four Imperial Guards, "You four stay here and keep an eye on them. When the rest of the Imperial Guards arrive, arrest them all. If they dare to run, kill them without hesitation."
These men in black were either unconscious or injured, and they were no longer capable of fighting. These four Imperial Guards should be able to guard them without any problem.
"Yes," the four replied immediately.
Ye Feng grabbed another sober man in black and dragged him along to meet the emperor.
They encountered the Imperial Guards on the road, and Ye Feng ordered them to deal with the men in black.
"Tuoba Xiong, the Chanyu of the Beirong Tianqiong tribe, pays his respects."
At the announcement of the eunuch outside, Pei Luo and Ye Feng led Tuoba Xiong and the man in black into the main hall.
Xuan Yuanzhi, who was initially nervous but also somewhat expectant, turned pale and clenched his fists after seeing Tuoba Xiong enter the hall unharmed.
Upon seeing the black-clad assassin being dragged by Ye Feng, he panicked and wanted to turn and run away immediately.
Damn it, he spent a fortune on these men in black, and they were defeated so easily.
If the Emperor finds out that he is secretly colluding with the Northern Rong, then he will be in big trouble!
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