Chapter 437 Ren Laijiao

The recent disturbance in the palace swept the entire court like a gust of wind, and every detail of it was like dust wrapped by the wind, which could not be concealed and reached the emperor's ears.

The emperor sat upright on the solemn dragon chair, his face was deep, his brows were tightly locked, as if he was pondering the deep meaning behind this sudden incident.

Originally, he had doubts about Fu Yan. At this moment, seeing Fu Yan and Pei Xuanyi walking into the hall side by side, his brows could not help but lock deeper, like the thick clouds in autumn, which made people breathless.

In his mind, Pei Xuanyi and Qin Qixuan, as people investigating the case, should be fair and independent of any suspicion. However, they are now standing side by side with Fu Yan, a major suspect. This scene undoubtedly touched the emperor's most sensitive nerves, filling him with dissatisfaction and doubt.

This doubt gave rise to new doubts in his heart, growing wildly like weeds. He wondered secretly, could it be that Pei Xuanyi or Qin Qixuan leaked the secret, which allowed Fu Yan to be so calm, as if everything was under control?

However, facing the emperor's deep doubts, Fu Yan seemed unusually calm. He knew the emperor's doubts very well, and he knew that his own death squad was inextricably linked to this incident.

But he did not panic because of this, nor did he rush to defend himself. On the contrary, in a calm and decisive manner, he ordered his men to carry the bodies of the assassins who had lost their lives into the hall and present them to the emperor.

This action was not only his respect and submission to the emperor, but also his determination to reveal the truth of the incident through practical actions. He hoped that in this way, the emperor would see his honesty and determination, and he hoped that the emperor would understand his difficulties and helplessness.

He walked slowly to the emperor, then knelt down slowly, placed his hands respectfully on the ground, bowed his head deeply, and spoke in a firm and sincere voice.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me!"

Every word he said was full of sincerity and regret.

The emperor looked at Fu Yan in front of him, listened to his sincere apology, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. He looked at this minister who had always been calm and composed with some surprise, his deep eyes staring at him closely, as if he wanted to read more information from his eyes.

Fu Yan was still kneeling on the ground, and did not stand up. He took a deep breath and began to narrate the whole incident in a sincere and detailed manner. His voice was steady and powerful, revealing deep guilt and self-blame. He talked about how he accidentally discovered that the way these assassins died was very similar to the methods used by his own assassins. This detail aroused his high alert, and he began a secret investigation.

He admitted that during the investigation, he had noticed that his assassins were trying to kill a royal relative. At that moment, he did not hesitate to stop them and engaged in a fierce confrontation with the assassins.

However, despite his best efforts, he still failed to save the innocent relative in time.

He went on to narrate that after learning about Pei Xuanyi and Qin Qixuan's plan, he chose to join their investigation without hesitation. The three of them worked hand in hand to investigate this confusing incident in depth, determined to uncover the truth.

Fu Yan continued.

"Qixuan's plan this time can be said to have made a great contribution. Although none of the assassins survived, we found important clues from them-the token." As

he spoke, he took out the token that he had brought to the palace before from his arms and presented it to the emperor with both hands.

The emperor raised his eyebrows upon hearing this, and it was obvious that he had developed a strong interest in this new clue. He motioned Fu Yan to continue, hoping to hear more details and discoveries.

"This token," Fu Yan said solemnly, holding up the heavy plaque in his hand, "is the token of Ren Laijiao. During our in-depth investigation, we did find clues of Ren Laijiao... Combining all the clues and evidence, I have come to the conclusion that the mastermind behind this series of brutal cases is Ren Laijiao."

After speaking, Fu Yan knelt down respectfully again, his head almost touching the ground. This was his awe of the imperial power, and it seemed to be a confession of his mistakes.

He bowed deeply, and his heavy voice echoed throughout the hall, full of self-blame and regret.

"Your Majesty, it was my negligence that allowed Fan Renlai to escape from under our noses. This is a serious dereliction of duty on my part, and I feel deeply guilty about it. I am willing to bear all the consequences of this, and I swear to do my best to make up for this mistake and never let your Majesty down."

The emperor listened to Fu Yan's statement, his eyes as deep as a pool. He was silent for a moment, as if weighing Fu Yan's mistakes against his past achievements.

Finally, he slowly spoke, his voice revealing unquestionable majesty.

"Fu Yan, I remember all your past contributions. But your mistakes are not worth your merits. Your mistake this time is indeed serious. However, I also understand that no one is perfect. I have decided to give you a chance to redeem yourself from your crimes."

At this point, the emperor's eyes suddenly became sharp.

"I order you to take full responsibility for resolving Fan Renlai's escape. You must do everything you can to capture him and bring him to justice. Can you do it?"

Fu Yan quickly accepted the order.

Afterwards, the emperor's eyes moved away from Fu Yan and turned to Qin Qixuan who was standing beside him. His eyes revealed his admiration and expectation for this young official.

"Qin Qixuan," the emperor's voice was dignified and solemn, "I know you have been committed to tracking down Zhao Shuo'er. I appreciate your efforts and persistence. As long as you can successfully complete this investigation, I will promise you one thing. No matter what it is, as long as I can do it, I will satisfy you."

Qin Qixuan smiled faintly when he heard this. He bowed deeply and nodded.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. I will live up to your expectations."

His voice was firm and powerful, revealing his loyalty to the emperor and his determination to fulfill his mission.

However, after the emperor heard the three words "Ren Laijiao", his expression seemed a little strange, as if some deep memories were evoked.

Ren Laijiao, this sect that once caused a stir, was mentioned again, and the emperor could not help but fall into deep thought.

Renlai Sect got its name because of its founder, Fan Renlai - he was originally the emperor's brother, but because of his humble origin and being born to a palace maid, his position in the royal family was awkward.

When the emperor first ascended the throne, he was wary of Fan Renlai. He knew very well that although this brother was a royal flesh and blood, he was ambitious and had to be guarded against.

So he secretly ordered Fu Yan to deal with the matter of Fan Renlai - that is, to execute Fan Renlai secretly to prevent future troubles. This past event has been buried in the emperor's heart, and now it has been mentioned again, making his mood complicated.