Looking into his eyes, Xin Jiuwei saw the unwavering resolve and deep chill, and the hatred in her heart was replaced by a stronger sense of security. She believed in him. She believed he could find the real culprit, and she believed he could make those people pay the price. She nodded firmly: "Wei'er believes in Your Highness!"
Looking into the unwavering trust in her eyes, Xiao Xun felt that unfamiliar flutter in his heart become clear again. He withdrew his hand, his fingertips still seeming to retain the slightly salty touch of her tears. "It's late, go and rest. Now that your father is out of danger, you need to take care of yourself." His tone was an unquestionable command.
"Yes," Xin Jiuwei replied obediently. The immense joy and relief relaxed her tense nerves, followed by a deep sense of exhaustion.
Xiao Xun watched her retreating figure as she walked towards the inner room, her slender frame revealing a resilient spirit. He stood there for a moment before turning and leaving the warm pavilion, disappearing back into the deep night. Xin Shouye of Yuncheng was spared for the time being, but this covert war against him, Xiao Xun, had only just entered its most brutal phase.
Xiao Xun's study became the central hub of this silent war.
You Ye's second secret report was like adding fuel to the fire: "...Your subordinate has confirmed that 'Black Hawk's' operation was indeed commissioned by someone for a large sum of money. The contact person is extremely cunning and elusive, but following the clues, your subordinate discovered that their final destination points to a manager at the 'Fengyu' money exchange in the western market of the capital, using the alias 'Qian San'. This person has had several secret contacts with...Wu Liu, an external manager in charge of purchasing at the Second Prince's residence, and the amount of money involved is huge." Great! Furthermore, in a hidden compartment in the study of Prefect Zhao Dezhang of Yuncheng, I found an unsigned secret letter. The letter mentioned, "The kite has been released; awaiting good news," and there was a faint imprint of the character "玦" (jue) at the end! Faced with irrefutable evidence, Zhao Dezhang collapsed and confessed, saying that he was instructed by a powerful figure in the capital to turn a blind eye to the "black kite" incident and spread rumors to confuse the public! This letter and Zhao Dezhang's confession have been urgently sent to the capital!
"Xiao Jue! Wu Liu! 'Fengyu' Bank!" Xiao Xun clutched the secret report, his eyes flashing with a cold light, like a drawn blade! It really was him! The evidence was irrefutable!
"What a fine 'The kite has been released, awaiting good news'!" Xiao Xun's voice was like a poisoned icicle. "Xiao Jue, I think you're tired of living!"
"Guards!" Xiao Xun shouted sharply.
The shadow guard appeared silently.
“Mysterious Shadow, heed my command!”
"First team, immediately surround the 'Fengyu' money exchange in the West Market! Arrest the manager, 'Qian San'! Seize all account books! Anyone who resists will be killed without mercy!"
"Second team, keep a close watch on the Second Prince's residence! Especially that Wu Liu! Keep a close eye on him! If there's any unusual activity, take him down immediately!"
"Third team, with my order, mobilize the elite troops of the Northern Garrison Command to cooperate in this operation! I want them caught red-handed!"
"Fourth team, depart immediately to assist the team escorting witnesses and evidence for You Ye! Ensure absolute safety!"
A series of murderous orders rained down like hailstones! The entire study was filled with a suffocating atmosphere of killing intent! Xiao Xun, like a lion that had been thoroughly enraged, finally bared his sharp fangs, ready to tear his prey to shreds!
"Yes!" The shadow guard accepted the order and vanished instantly.
Xiao Xun walked to the massive map, his cold gaze locking onto the location representing the Second Prince's residence. This time, he would ensure Xiao Jue had no chance of recovery! Not only for the blood debt of the Xin family, and for Xin Jiuwei's tears, but also to completely eradicate this malignant tumor that constantly coveted him and used despicable means!
The night in the capital was rife with undercurrents. A swift and decisive purge targeting the Second Prince Xiao Jue and his cronies was launched in the darkest hour before dawn!
The "Fengyu" money exchange in the West Market was surrounded by a large force, and flames soared into the sky! Cries, shouts, fighting, and the clash of weapons filled the air! The manager, "Qian San," was captured on the spot while attempting to destroy the account books!
Outside the Second Prince's residence, countless eyes stared intently in the darkness. The steward named Wu Liu, attempting to slip away through the back door to deliver a message, was tackled to the ground by the ruthless Northern Garrison's elite guards, his mouth gagged, and dragged away!
On the official road leading to the capital, the prison carts and the team of witnesses and evidence personally escorted by You Ye encountered several waves of unidentified "bandits," but they were all swiftly defeated by the elite Xuanjia Guards and Shadow Guards accompanying them! The stench of blood permeated the cold morning breeze!
As the first rays of dawn pierced the clouds and illuminated the majestic imperial city, a report personally presented by the Commander of the Northern Garrison, along with a blood-stained token bearing the character "鹞" (hawk), Zhao Dezhang's confession, secret letters between Wu Liu and "Qian San" and stubs of huge sums of silver notes, as well as "Qian San's" own confession, along with Wu Liu and Zhao Dezhang bound hand and foot, was delivered directly to the Emperor's desk!
The evidence is irrefutable! Each piece is intricately linked! It points directly to the Second Prince Xiao Jue hiring a hitman, framing local officials, and attempting to frame his own brother!
Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the atmosphere was as heavy as if frozen. The elderly emperor stared at the shocking evidence and confessions on his desk, his face ashen, his fingers gripping the armrest of the dragon throne until they turned white from the force! His cloudy eyes churned with rage, disappointment, and a deep weariness.
"You unfilial son!" The emperor slammed his fist on the imperial desk, his voice booming like thunder, causing dust to fall from the palace beams! "For the sake of power and profit, you dared to collude with bandits from the martial world, murder court officials, and frame your own brother! Your heart deserves to be punished! Your actions deserve to be condemned!"
The imperial edict was issued on the same day:
"The Second Prince, Xiao Jue, is of questionable character and despicable conduct. He has formed cliques for personal gain, hired assassins to frame others, and violated the laws of the land, failing to live up to the Emperor's grace! He is hereby stripped of his title of Prince and reduced to a commoner! He is to be confined to the Imperial Clan Court and is not to leave without an imperial edict! All persons in his residence shall be handed over to the Northern Garrison Command for strict interrogation. Those involved in the case shall be severely punished without exception! This is the imperial decree!"
This imperial edict struck like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, instantly shaking the entire capital! The Second Prince's faction, once infinitely powerful and a rival to the Sixth Prince, crumbled in an instant! Officials who had pledged allegiance to Xiao Jue lived in constant fear and unease. Meanwhile, the Sixth Prince, Xiao Xun's, prestige soared to unprecedented heights!
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