Fang Mingjun acted swiftly, and no one knew how he did it. Anyway, that night, the Zhenwu Hall, the Thief Catcher's Office, the Imperial Guards, and others went to investigate and concluded that the Ma Xian lineage outside the pass had attacked and killed the Eighth Prince.
He completely erased all traces of the fight between Yang Cheng and Fang Mingjun, including the traces of Yang Cheng killing Liu Changzhi.
As for the Empress Dowager, it is said that she fainted from grief and became a vegetable after waking up. Although she still showed signs of life, she never woke up again.
Yang Cheng knew that Fang Mingjun must have been behind this.
His divine lineage as a night-wandering deity is quite peculiar, making him ideal for acting in secret.
This was a great joy for Zhou Heng and Empress Dowager Wan Chun.
The Eighth Prince has always been ambitious, yet they still can't do anything about him.
This time, the Eighth Prince died by self-immolation while playing with fire, and the Empress Dowager became a vegetable. For Zhou Heng and Empress Dowager Wan Chun, it can be said that it was a double blessing.
Zhou Heng even personally summoned Yang Cheng and instructed him to thoroughly investigate the murderer, but in reality, he was overjoyed.
Just as Yang Cheng nodded in agreement and was about to leave, Zhou Heng suddenly asked hesitantly, "Minister Yang, do you still have any Pure Yang Pills?"
Yang Cheng looked at Zhou Heng in surprise. The Golden Spear Pill he gave Zhou Heng last time was enough for a month. How come Zhou Heng used it up so quickly? This emperor is very diligent.
This stuff wasn't worth much, so Yang Cheng exchanged two more bottles for Zhou Heng and reminded him, "Your Majesty, please be mindful of moderation."
Zhou Heng, holding the "Golden Spear Never Falls" pill, said smugly, "Minister Yang, you haven't married yet, so you have no idea what it's like."
For a person to reach middle age, if just two things are fulfilled, that would be an immense blessing.
"Which two things?" Yang Cheng asked cooperatively.
"Food, sex!"
Zhou Heng shook his head smugly and said, "Life is short and full of troubles, even for an emperor."
But as long as these two great pleasures are satisfied, then I will have no worries.
Yang Cheng shook his head inwardly. This Zhou Heng was really carefree. He managed to make being an emperor feel like he was content with a little wealth.
After leaving the main hall, Yang Cheng encountered Empress Dowager Wan Chun on the way.
Perhaps because the Empress Dowager was in a coma, Empress Dowager Wan Chun became the true mistress of the harem. She appeared much more radiant than usual, simply dazzling.
"Greetings, Empress Dowager."
Empress Dowager Wan Chun dismissed some of her guards, leaving only two close confidantes, before saying, "Lord Yang, you're too kind. It is I who should thank you."
"I didn't expect that what you promised me last time would be accomplished so quickly."
"Oh? Is the Empress Dowager certain that I was the one who did it?"
Empress Dowager Wan Chun chuckled and said, "Others may not know the Eighth Prince's background, but do you think I don't?"
He had been colluding with those outside the Guanwai Ma Xian lineage for quite some time, so why would they suddenly fall out?
On the day you left, Lord Yang, you weren't at the Zhenwu Hall; instead, you didn't return until dawn.
Later, you asked Imperial Physician Zhang Jinglin for several bottles of the Creation Blood Clotting Pill, which I am well aware of.
Those bottles of pills were given to me by Imperial Physician Zhang at my request; otherwise, he wouldn't have any in stock.
Yang Cheng smiled and said, "Your Majesty is wise."
This beautiful empress dowager was exceptionally intelligent, and Yang Cheng had no intention of hiding anything from her.
Besides, this is my own achievement, so there's nothing to hide.
Empress Dowager Wan Chun said, "Lord Yang, you can go back and recuperate during this time. I have some secret medicines for healing, which Zhang Jinglin will deliver to Zhenwu Hall later."
His Majesty has just bestowed upon you the title of Grand Commander of the Zhenwu Hall, and there haven't been many opportunities for further rewards recently. When the opportunity arises in the future, I will certainly urge His Majesty to bestow generous rewards upon you.”
"Then thank you very much, Your Majesty."
After leaving the palace, Yang Cheng returned to Zhenwu Hall and prepared to go into seclusion to recuperate for a period of time.
In the capital, Grand Tutor Cai voluntarily surrendered, handing over all his forces for registration and filing, and the Eighth Prince's power was completely wiped out.
Having resolved these two most difficult issues, the other powerful figures' forces dared not make any further moves and all chose to register their cases with the Zhenwu Hall.
In this way, almost all the martial arts practitioners in the capital were under the surveillance of the Zhenwu Hall, and even the public security improved considerably.
The information and criminal records of these martial arts figures are all clearly displayed in Zhenwu Hall. Who would dare to court death?
Only at this moment was the prestige of Zhenwu Hall initially established, and many independent martial arts practitioners took the initiative to request to join Zhenwu Hall.
Yang Cheng instructed Yin Wuxie and the others to select carefully.
Those with criminal records are not welcome; some are scoundrels of the martial arts world, and bringing them into the Zhenwu Hall would only corrupt the atmosphere.
Those from major sects are not wanted; major martial arts sects are more troublesome. Zhenwu Hall only wants low-level independent cultivators, who are easier to control and manage.
We don't want those who are too old either. Some of them have been in the martial arts world for twenty or thirty years and are already slick and lazy. They're just going to waste their time in Zhenwu Hall, so we can't take them.
The Zhenwu Hall is now taking shape, and with Yang Cheng knowing how to delegate authority, he can rest and recuperate in peace, preparing for any unforeseen events during the emperor's birthday celebration in a little over a month.
Although the capital city is now almost completely safe, Yang Cheng cannot let his guard down.
Until the very last day, who knows what might happen?
However, just as Yang Cheng was preparing to go into seclusion, Ye Meiniang came to report that Jiang Xuerou had come to see him.
Although Ye Meiniang was very unhappy with Jiang Xuerou and didn't want her to have too much contact with Yang Cheng, she knew how to keep her distance and naturally wouldn't stop Jiang Xuerou at this time.
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