The remaining embroidered envoys looked at each other in dismay, never expecting to target a top-ranking embroiderer. This was unprecedented since the establishment of the Embroidery Pavilion.
Zu An seemed completely oblivious to the situation before him, looking down at Xiao Jianren and saying, "You've suffered for me these past few days."
Xiao Jianren smiled and said, "Eleventh Lord, please don't say that. It's not just for your sake. He wants me to admit to colluding with rebels to plot against the Emperor, which is a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of one's family. How could I admit to that? Besides, as an Embroidered-Robe Envoy for many years, I have been loyal to the court and have no regrets. I would rather die than bear this crime. Cough cough..."
Seeing that he was coughing up blood, Zu'an comforted him, "Don't say anything for now, just focus on your breathing and leave the rest to me."
Then he looked at Bu Liangcai opposite him: "Bu, are you planning to force a confession out of me?"
Bu Liangcai said coldly, "The assassination attempt on the Emperor at Zishan was a momentous event. Everyone involved must be investigated, including the princes and dukes. We Embroidered-Robe Envoys should set an example. I am simply acting in accordance with the rules and regulations."
"Is this how investigations are conducted? If so, why don't you accept the investigation?" Zu An sneered.
Bu Liangcai remained calm: "I didn't go to Zishan, why should I be investigated?"
"The Grand Commander's other trusted confidants are all dead, leaving only you. You even used this incident to take control of everything at the Embroidery Pavilion. According to the principle that whoever benefits the most is likely the mastermind, aren't you also a suspect?" Zu An shouted.
Bu Liangcai's expression finally changed: "Nonsense, I'm too lazy to waste words with you. You went to investigate the dangers of Zishan in advance, and you clearly learned from the seventh-ranked Gold Medalist that there was a mysterious organization that was going to harm the Emperor, but you didn't report it. That alone is enough to punish you. Take him down!"
"Who dares!" Zu An stepped forward. "I am a Gold Medal Embroidered Robe, and you are merely a Silver Medal. According to the Embroidered Pavilion's emergency regulations, you should all be under my command now. Are you trying to rebel?"
The embroidered envoys who rushed over upon hearing the news were somewhat bewildered. Logically, they should indeed listen to the gold medal embroidered envoy, but on the other hand, there was the Grand Commander's confidant, who usually managed everyone. They were caught in a dilemma.
The law enforcement teams looked at each other, the situation was really tricky, mainly because since the establishment of the Embroidery Pavilion, there had never been a precedent for dealing with a gold medalist.
“The Grand Commander anticipated this situation, which is why he appointed me to oversee everything in advance.” Bu Liangcai took out a small token. “This is the Grand Commander’s personal seal, granting me the authority to control the Embroidery Pavilion. Even if you are a Gold Medal holder, you must obey my orders!”
"Give up resistance, and you might get a lighter sentence; otherwise, kill them on the spot!"
As he spoke, a chilling undertone crept into his voice.
The enforcement team finally moved, rushing into the cell and surrounding Zu An and Xiao Jianren. They all brandished their weapons, including the signature Soul-Hooking Ropes. Once entangled, the flow of one's vital energy would be greatly restricted. The array masters even manipulated array plates to activate the array, and each of them shimmered with blue light.
The Embroidered Robe Envoy is never judged by individual combat strength, but by teamwork. Various powerful martial arts masters and noble family retainers often meet their demise in this way.
"Eleventh Master, you should leave quickly, don't worry about me." Xiao Jianren was anxious when he saw this. He knew that Bu Liangcai had always been dissatisfied with the Eleventh Master. You should know that with his qualifications and cultivation, he was originally the person in the Embroidery Pavilion who was closest to being promoted to the Gold Medal. In addition, he was Zhu Xie Chixin's confidant. Originally, this was a sure thing.
Unexpectedly, the Emperor suddenly bestowed a gold medal upon him, thus blocking his path to becoming a gold medalist.
Bu Liangcai dared not complain about the emperor, so he naturally directed his hatred towards Jin Pai Eleven, feeling that he had stolen what he deserved.
He often caused trouble here, but he just didn't tell the Eleventh Lord many of these things.
Now that Zishan has such a good excuse, if the Eleventh Lord falls into his hands, even if he is innocent, he can still fabricate a charge against him, and you can guess what will happen to him.
To his surprise, Zuan didn't move an inch, but instead comforted him, saying, "Don't worry."
He then raised a gold token in his hand: "The Grand Commander's token is here. All embroidered robes, obey my command!"
Upon seeing the token in his hand, everyone in the room was shocked and instinctively knelt down in respect.
Unlike the personal seal of Zhu Xie Chixin in Bu Liangcai's possession, the token in Zu An's hand represents the identity and authority of the Grand Commander, and cannot be given to anyone else.
Bu Liangcai and his confidants stood rooted to the spot, staring at the token with a mixture of shock and anger: "You bastard, where did you steal this token from?"
Anger points from Bu Liangcai: +399 +399 +399...
“Steal?” Zuan sneered. “Seeing the order is like seeing the person. From now on, I am the new commander of the Embroidered Robe Envoy.”
Even Bu Liangcai's trusted men were starting to falter, exchanging bewildered glances, their knees trembling.
"The Grand Commander is still alive, so where did this new Grand Commander come from? You must have stolen this token while the Grand Commander was injured in Zishan. This is irrefutable evidence of your insubordination and collusion with foreign enemies. Guards, seize this scoundrel! If he dares to resist, kill him on the spot!"
"Yes!" Bu Liangcai's confidants finally realized that they had done so much for Lord Bu, and if he fell from power, they would also be purged. So they had no choice but to go down this path to the bitter end.
As for the others, they were also somewhat shaken. After all, what Bu Liangcai said made some sense. Could it be that the token was really stolen by the Eleventh Lord at the Golden Summit?
Seeing the other party's exasperated look, Zu'an seemed to have anticipated this: "Steal? This was just bestowed upon me by Her Majesty the Empress. I am now the rightful Commander of the Embroidered Robe Envoy!"
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