"Alright, it's not appropriate for your little guard to stay by the side of an unmarried princess like you. Why don't you hand him over to your brother? Your brother will take good care of him and make sure he's well-fed and plump. What do you say?"
The Tenth Prince became more and more excited as he spoke, completely ignoring his own sister's face, which was flushed with anger.
"How could that be? Father Emperor allowed Ruyu to become my bodyguard! You...you...you can forget about it!"
The two siblings bickered and argued, but Qingyin could only feel helpless about it.
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Because Emperor Chongzhao appointed Xu Yanli as the Grand Censor, the entire capital was on edge for several days due to his presence.
Xu Yanli was originally an extremely sharp and cold blade, and this blade was held in the emperor's hand, staining the ground with blood for three days.
The court is not black and white, but Xu Yanli has become a man standing on the edge of a precipice.
In the Ministry of Justice in the capital, Minister He Ling respectfully looked at Xu Yanli as he entered and said obsequiously, "Lord Xu, you've arrived. Feng Ruohang is already waiting inside."
"This criminal insisted on having you come; otherwise, he wouldn't talk no matter how severely he was tortured..."
Xu Yanli waved his hand, stopping the man from trying to curry favor. He hadn't come here to listen to this man's insincere words.
"Alright, tell me where we came from!"
He Ling frowned subconsciously at the visitor's impolite tone, but then he remembered the "good deeds" this man had done these past few days, and the piles of corpses in the capital, and he couldn't help but shudder.
This Imperial Censor Xu is not someone to be trifled with. If he shows the slightest sign of trouble in the court, he will bite down on the other party's wound like a cheetah until the other party bleeds to death.
In private, this Imperial Censor was often cursed as a ruthless wolf.
Thinking of all this, He Ling, with an even more ingratiating expression, led Xu Yanli into the cell where the prisoners were held.
The bloodstained cell was filled with the stench of blood and rust, making one want to vomit.
But when Xu Yanli saw these terrifying traces, he didn't even flinch, showing no signs of being a poor peasant.
He Ling was secretly surprised and became more vigilant. He led Xu Yanli to the innermost cell where the Right Chancellor, who had just been imprisoned by the official, was being held.
"Sir, the prisoner is already inside, so I will take my leave now."
He Ling took his leave in a flattering manner.
Xu Yanli paid no attention and casually pushed open the dilapidated door. Inside was the familiar yet unfamiliar Right Chancellor, who had once held immense power in the court.
But now, the once powerful Right Chancellor lies dying on the filthy ground, his clothes soaked in blood.
Xu Yanli chuckled softly; this was the first time in his life he had seen such a familiar scene.
"Your Excellency, it's been a long time. I'm used to seeing you in such a glorious position in the court, so it's rare to see you in such a pitiful state. Ha."
The cold, familiar voice of his enemy startled Right Chancellor Feng Ruohang, who was lying on the ground. He stared at the man before him with bloodshot eyes, wishing he could tear him apart and drink his blood: "Xu Yanli! You vile wretch, you lowly commoner, you heartless devil! I wanted to promote you back then, and you dared to betray me!"
Xu Yanli scoffed, "Promote me? Does Lord Feng mean that having your good son drug me is a promotion, or that having your good daughter drag her illegitimate child into a forced marriage is a promotion?"
"How...how did you know?"
Feng Ruohang was stunned for a moment, and his face turned pale.
"Does Lord Feng think everyone is unaware of me, His Majesty, or your hidden secrets? If you don't speak up, I'm afraid all your good grandsons and good granddaughters who know nothing will have to go to hell with you."
Xu Yanli gently wiped the shoe surface that Feng Ruohang had touched with a handkerchief, and then threw the handkerchief away as if it were disgusting garbage.
Upon hearing these words, Feng Ruohang looked as if all his energy had been drained away, and his entire body turned deathly pale.
"I'll talk, I'll talk, I only beg Lord Xu and His Majesty to spare my unsuspecting clansmen."
Xu Yanli chuckled lightly, but there was no hint of amusement in his eyes: "Then let's see how the adults explain themselves."
...
Half an hour later, Xu Yanli walked out of that stinking cell.
"Lord Xu?" He Ling was still waiting outside.
Xu Yanli smiled faintly: "I'll leave the rest to Lord He to finish up properly. As for this matter, you know His Majesty wants detailed and truthful information, so please be careful."
The gentle young man had a slight smile on his lips. If they were in any public place, He Ling would always praise him for his elegant demeanor.
But this was a prison cell where a trial was being held, and He Ling felt a chill run down her spine when she looked at Xu Yanli.
"Yes, Lord Xu."
Having finished his work, Xu Yanli walked out of this place that everyone feared, feeling relaxed and happy.
"Ayu, I heard that his merciful deity is now by Princess Qingyan's side. I wonder if his wounds have healed?"
The young man thought with concern, "He really does seem like an extremely gentle and harmless young master."
Qingyin, whom Xu Yanli was thinking about, lay quietly on the bed.
The night was as still as water, and the chill seeped into the bones, but the guard's room was extremely warm, filled with a faint, specially made incense fragrance. The person lying on the bed was completely unaware that an uninvited guest had entered the room.
Emperor Chongzhao sat beside the young man, quietly gazing at the face that captivated him.
"Yu'er, be good, be obedient, and don't smile at other people so easily, okay?"
The man's deep, restrained voice broke through the heavy darkness.
It was quite some time before the tall figure finally withdrew.
After the others left for a while, the extremely handsome young man on the bed opened his eyes.
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