The man seemed to have been hit in the sore spot, and changed his previous carelessness to become extremely excited.

He pointed at Marquis Pingyang and threatened.

"Do you think that what you did was very secretive?"

As he spoke, he threw down his sleeves heavily and said in a resolute tone, "At worst, we will both die together!"

Seeing him lose his composure like this, Marquis Pingyang looked even more disdainful.

"If you were so afraid of Li Da, why did you provoke him in the first place?"

Hearing this, the cloaked man was silent for a few moments, then chuckled mockingly.

"Would I be afraid of him? Isn't it..."

"snort!"

Pingyang Hou interrupted him with a cold snort, "It's no use being tough!"

"But when it comes to a fight to the bitter end..."

Pingyang Hou narrowed his eyes slightly, "Do you believe it? The fish will definitely die, but the net will never break!"

Hearing this, the cloaked man clenched his fists and his chest rose and fell rapidly, showing how angry he was.

He was right. With the golden certificate of immunity from death and the Queen Mother around, he would be fine.

After a long while, the cloaked man said with a hoarse voice and gritted teeth: "Okay, I'll help you one last time!"

He grabbed the medicine bag and said, "After this, we are even!"

…

Zhenxi Marquis Mansion After Han Qi handed the note to Li Wanming, he used his Qinggong skills and disappeared into the night in two or three jumps.

After Li Wanming quickly read it, he handed the note to his father and brother beside him.

"Father, brother, I never thought that the Marquis of Pingyang would be so narrow-minded!"

After reading it, Marquis Zhenxi placed the note on the candle flame, and the note was instantly swallowed by the flame.

The firelight illuminated his face, and the murderous intent in his eyes was clearly revealed.

"Since he took the initiative to come forward, it saves us the trouble!"

…

In an inn on the border of Daqi.

An old man in Taoist robes and with white hair and beard was looking at the starry sky.

Suddenly, his expression changed drastically, "This...this is not right!"

The drowsy young man next to him was startled by his voice and immediately woke up. He rubbed his eyes.

"Master, what have you discovered?"

The old man muttered quietly while looking at the starry sky.

"Why did the star that was supposed to be fading and about to fall twinkle again?"

After saying this, his expression was complicated, solemn and a little anxious.

"Let's go!"

The young man hurriedly caught up with him, carrying his bag.

"Master, please slow down, you are going the wrong way!"

The old man shook his head as he walked, "No, this is the right direction."

The young disciple scratched the back of his head and asked in confusion: "Then, are we not going back?"

The old man looked at the night sky meaningfully.

"It turns out I was wrong. How can that slight chance of a turnaround compare to the general trend?"

Then he pointed his finger and said, "Let's go, let's go to the north!"

…

In the Tai'an Palace, the ministers gathered in twos and threes to discuss yesterday's events.

The Marquis of Zhenxi was surrounded by several ministers.

"Congratulations, Lord Marquis, for completely annihilating the remnants of the previous dynasty. This time you have performed a great deed. The Emperor will surely reward you handsomely!"

"Yes, the Marquis of Zhenxi is truly a loyal and faithful minister to my great country!"

"Yes, he is truly a role model for us!"

Thinking of what happened yesterday, there was a hint of joy between the brows of Zhenxi Hou, and a smile appeared on his face for the first time in a long time.

He bowed to the ministers around him.

"You are all too kind. It was only because of your Majesty's keen observation that we discovered the traces of the thieves."

The reason he was so happy was really not because he cared about the rewards.

In his view, killing enemies on the battlefield and capturing rebels are just the duties of a subject.

He was happy that his long-lost son came back yesterday! Most importantly, today...

Seeing how humble he was, they admired him even more.

"Your Excellency is too modest!"

…

Not far away, one could see the Marquis of Zhenxi being the center of attention.

Pingyang Hou snorted heavily with a look of disdain on his face.

I'll let you be proud for a while, but when His Majesty comes, I'll make you look good! There was also a small group of people gossiping.

A minister nearby pulled him aside and said, "Didn't you hear? Minister Wei's wife was with..."

"She is no longer Madam Wei. She has already been given a letter of divorce!"

A civil official with a mustache approached, stroked his beard and coughed lightly.

"To be honest, my wife was in Qingshan Temple yesterday. That scene...tsk tsk tsk tsk..."

He looked disdainful and embarrassed, and then he moved closer to the two of them and whispered:

"You don't know yet, right? Yesterday, Lord Wei's nephew actually did something indecent with Marquis Yongyi's brother-in-law!"

A minister with half-haired face beside him patted him on the shoulder and said, "You are wrong too!"

These words successfully attracted everyone's attention.

The man raised his head and chest with an expression that said, "Your information is outdated," and said in a deep voice:

"Yesterday, the old lady of the Yongyi Marquis's residence requested to see the emperor. His Majesty has already issued an order to divorce Youshi and Pei Hongshao. He is no longer the brother-in-law of the Yongyi Marquis."

"The Emperor has arrived——"

The loud shout interrupted the ministers' whispers.

After Emperor Qixuan firmly took office, he revealed that Pei Hongshao was a remnant of the previous dynasty.

As soon as the words fell, there was an uproar in the court.

"I really didn't expect this! The Murong family is simply omnipresent!"

…

Most of the ministers gnashed their teeth, and some were trembling with fear.

After taking in the expressions of the court officials, Emperor Qixuan knew what was going on.

He glanced at Su Maowen expressionlessly.

After receiving the signal, Su Maowen took a few steps forward and said loudly: "If you have something to say, please report it. If not, please leave the court——"

Emperor Qixuan was about to stand up when Marquis Pingyang suddenly stood up.

"Your Majesty, I heard that something strange happened at Yuanma Temple this morning. A large number of war horses died for no reason. Please issue an order to investigate this matter thoroughly!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Qixuan turned his ring slightly and lowered his eyes, making it impossible to tell his emotion.

He asked cryptically, "For no reason?"

"His Majesty!"

Yuan Gui, the Minister of War, shouted loudly, and secretly glared at the Marquis of Pingyang.

My confidant did not return home last night, perhaps something had happened.

This guy is really stupid!

Without even discussing it with him first! But now that things have come to this, I can only bite the bullet and do it.

He strode forward and said loudly, "Your Majesty, a large number of war horses have died for no reason. I think this is a punishment from heaven."

"This reminds me of the rumors in the palace these past two days. Could it be that Princess Qiyuan and our Great Qi Dynasty have conflicting fortunes?!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the court officials began to whisper.

"Could it be that Princess Qiyuan is really the reincarnation of a demon?"

Zhao Jingwu glared at the two of them, "Shut up!"

"Princess Qiyuan is your majesty's bloodline, how dare you slander her like this?!"

Noticing the hidden look in Marquis Pingyang's eyes, Yuan Gui spoke again.

"Your Majesty, this time it was just the warhorse, but next time, I don't know who will be harmed."

As he said this, he lifted up his clothes and knelt on the ground.

"For the sake of the great cause, please, Your Majesty, grant the death of Princess Qiyuan!"

"presumptuous!"

Emperor Qixuan threw the memorial heavily at him.

"You are saying that my biological daughter is a monster?!"

The court officials knelt down one after another, "Your Majesty, please forgive us, we dare not!"

Marquis Pingyang did not kneel. He stood with his hands behind his back, chest and head held high, with an awe-inspiring look.

"Your Majesty, everything is for Daqi!"

Emperor Qixuan suppressed his anger and turned his eyes away impatiently.

If it weren't for that golden ticket of immunity from death, his head would have been chopped off long ago!

Seeing this, Censor Zhou straightened his collar and took out the evidence from his arms.

He is very good at observing people's words and expressions.

Your Majesty has now been placed on a high platform by Marquis Pingyang in the name of justice, and you cannot come down.

As a caring minister, my first priority is to save Your Majesty from times of danger.

The emperor is in trouble now, it’s time for him to take action!

He cleared his throat, raised his foot, and was about to step out when he heard an old but powerful voice: "Is Marquis Pingyang forcing Your Majesty?!"

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