Being able to abandon wealth and honor and fake death, Yi De was certainly not someone to be trifled with.
She looked at Zhao Shu coldly, her expression one of indifferent mockery.
Upon hearing Zhao Shu's words, she burst into laughter, "Hahaha, if your mother hadn't truly died, I would have thought it was her standing before me. Both of you are so arrogant. It's just a pity that arrogant people in this world never have a good ending."
After speaking, she clapped her hands and said, "Lord Guan, I am not familiar with court affairs. I would like to ask you, among those present, is there anyone qualified to allow me to remain in Suzhou?"
Lord Guan? Zhao Shu and Huo Baichuan exchanged a glance. Huo Baichuan was somewhat surprised and whispered to Zhao Shu, "The former Imperial Censor Guan Heng has been appointed as the Admiral of the Navy by the Emperor."
An imperial censor became a naval commander? It seems Guan Heng is truly capable. Judging from Guan Yurong's observation of Guan Heng, one can tell that this man is very straightforward, mostly believing only what he sees, and insisting on right and wrong rather than on feelings.
As soon as Yi De finished speaking, Guan Heng stepped out from the group of soldiers with a cold face, looking as if he were judging right and wrong. He first reprimanded Wang Jize, "General Wang, aren't you going to prepare a boat to bring the Empress back to the palace? What, are you going to rebel like others?"
Wang Jize was only a general, and the naval admiral was his superior, so he had no choice but to listen to him. He looked at Huo Baichuan with difficulty, hoping that Huo Baichuan could give him some advice.
After reprimanding Wang Jize, Guan Heng's next target was Huo Baichuan. Taking advantage of his age, he said arrogantly, "Lord Huo, we are loyal to the emperor and have no choice but to serve him. Since the emperor has issued an edict to bring the empress back to the palace, you should not do anything in secret. I know you are not afraid and always do things your own way, but I still have to advise you, sir, that the Huo family is not just you."
So, he can also make threats. Zhao Shu thought he only cared about right and wrong. It seems the Guan family is going to side with Yi De.
After speaking of Huo Baichuan, he immediately addressed Zhao Shu, saying, "Princess Jun, you are a young girl, so young. Do not be so murderous. The layman is innocent, and you have no right to punish her."
In this world, as long as there are people, there will be cliques and factions. There are many capable and powerful people, and it is too difficult to cover up the whole situation with one hand.
Huo Baichuan gave a fake laugh twice. "The navy is under the Ministry of War. I exercise the power of the Minister of War. If you want to reprimand me, Guan Heng, you are not qualified. Since you have spoken, I have no choice but to investigate your crime of insubordination. Guards, Guan Heng has committed insubordination and disrespect for his superiors. I hereby order him to be suspended from his post for several days. The naval commander will be temporarily supervised by Wang Jize."
Wang Jize was immediately overjoyed and ordered his men to take Guan Heng away. "My lord, I'm sorry, I had no choice."
Guan Heng used to be an imperial censor, a civil official. He was suddenly appointed as the naval commander, but it was just a formality to supervise. Emperor Mingde was worried that the navy would become too powerful and difficult to control, so how could he win the hearts of the army?
In contrast, Wang Jize was different. He earned his loyalty through hard work and experience. To put it bluntly, even if he died, the soldiers who had followed him all the way would rather listen to his son than listen to anyone else.
"Huo Baichuan, you abused your power! You bend the law for personal gain!" Guan Heng shouted, but he was still taken away, his voice gradually fading into the night.
Zhao Shu gestured for Xiao Guozi to bring the knotted grass over. Yi De stared at Zhao Shu with eyes as sharp as a venomous snake, saying, "If you dare to kill my mentor, I will fight you to the death!"
"I just said, it's no big deal to fight you to the death, Chen!" Zhao Shu was determined to kill Jie Cao today. This old bastard had caused her so much suffering, and she couldn't quell her hatred without killing him.
Yi De was outnumbered and no match for a massive army. She knew this, and wisely avoided making any more unnecessary sacrifices. She watched helplessly as Jie Cao was tied up, but she didn't cry. Her gaze was resolute. "Teacher, rest assured, your student will avenge you."
Jiecao looked like she was going to her death, but she wasn't afraid of dying. She smiled and said, "That's enough. I've lived for so many years, that's enough. It's just a pity I can't help you anymore. We'll meet again in the next life." The kindness and affection in her eyes were like that of a mother to her daughter, which was very touching.
For some reason, Zhao Shu couldn't bear to watch this scene. "Little Guo, why aren't you sinking it yet?"
Yi De still wanted to make a final struggle: "Your teacher is dead. You will never know where your brother is, and you will never know the truth about your mother's death."
"It's better not to have brothers, then no one will compete with me for things. As for my mother's revenge, I don't need the truth. Just kill all the suspected enemies and eliminate them completely. I believe some people who don't want to die will step forward and tell me the truth. You don't need to waste your breath. If she doesn't die today, no one will leave the island."
As they were talking, Xiao Guozi had already twisted the knotted grass and boarded the boat, intending to sink her to the bottom of the deep water.
When Jiecao was about to die, everyone on the island came out to see him off. Except for Yide, everyone wept with grief. Among them, Zhen Qichong cried the most beautifully and tenderly.
"His Majesty only issued an edict ordering the Lady to return to the capital; he did not mention anyone else. Jize, you should take your men and leave now. The plague is rampant, and the island may not be clean. Leave some people here to clean it up."
The implication was that everyone except Yide should be killed.
Wang Jize stared blankly at Zhao Shu. The ferocity between her brows seemed to materialize. At this moment, she was not a girl who needed protection, but a demon who had crawled out of hell. The words of killing came out of her mouth without any sense of incongruity, as if she was born to dominate the world.
Yi De didn't say another word. After watching the soldiers tie up all her people, she walked proudly onto the pier and boarded the boat prepared for her without any hesitation.
When Xiao Guozi returned, he nodded to Zhao Shu, "Princess, the matter has been dealt with."
"It's done. Take him back and lock him up." Zhao Shu pointed at Zhen Qizhong; this person was still useful.
Zhen Qizhong knew that Zhao Shu would not kill him. After crying for Jiecao, he stood aside, feeling fearless.
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