At the mint, a torrential downpour created a somber atmosphere.
Several people in Prince Rui's group had unusually grim expressions; they had come from Fengjing with the prince.
Most people only know about the Xuanji Guard, but they know that anyone who can become a commander of a thousand is basically a Divine Martial Realm expert, plus the one beside the Crown Prince...
Two against one, they have no chance of winning.
Whether Liu Yan came here to investigate the sorcerer or was originally after the inferior goods, the information has already been exposed, and there is no reason not to investigate!
Even if they dared to defy public opinion and kill all the parties involved here, they wouldn't have the strength.
This matter... has reached a dead end.
Most of those who understood this turned pale, while two others quietly sent a telepathic message to Prince Rui.
"Your Highness, let Commander Tao protect you as you break through the encirclement. Your subordinate will buy you some time."
How to strive for it? It's nothing more than risking your life.
In their view, there was no room for maneuver.
Faced with two Divine Martial Realm experts, how long could they possibly delay? It was merely a last resort.
Prince Rui remained seated on his horse, seemingly oblivious to everything, completely unmoved.
What the guards could figure out, Qin Zhaoqiong and her three companions had naturally already realized.
Originally, I planned to investigate secretly, but I had already anticipated this when I received the news at the manor, so it seems that it won't work out.
what to do?
The only thing that can be confirmed now is that Prince Rui was indeed involved. How much upheaval will it cause if things fall apart?
Everyone knew the truth, yet an eerie silence fell over them.
Because once some things are said, there's no going back.
Qin Zhaoyue lowered her head and pondered for a while, eventually figuring out the cause and effect.
What were the two sorcerers' motives? That was the first thing she considered.
Frame the Xuanji Guard for this is a rather clumsy method; Liu Yan could easily overturn it with just a few words.
This shows that the method is not important; the other party's goal is simply to create antagonism between the two sides and bring the issue of minting inferior currency into the open.
Coupled with the dam-touching performance and rumors in Longmen County, it further confirmed what they were up to.
Ha... Damn it, they really haven't given up on their ambitions.
Qin Zhaoyue had already added those two people to the top of her blacklist in her mind.
They wanted to kill her and destroy the identity she relied on for survival; they truly deserved to die.
Thinking of this, Qin Zhaoyue looked up at Liu Yan, who was standing alone not far away, her face full of disdain.
Tsk tsk tsk... You failed to leave anyone behind twice already, what a waste!
She could guess what the two sorcerers would do next; at this point, it was practically an open conspiracy, and it was really hard to break.
In any case, I can't stay in Bailu Prefecture anymore.
Prince Rui turned to look at Qin Zhaoqiong, "Your people."
It didn't sound like a question; the tone was quite certain.
Qin Zhaoqiong did not reply, which was tantamount to acquiescence.
Prince Rui shook his head and chuckled, thinking to himself that his old man was indeed naive.
Not to mention the eldest daughter, even the sixth daughter is treacherous.
Wow, she's so young, yet she's even better at pretending than him.
"Someone come here."
"yes!"
The guards responded loudly, and many of them displayed a resolute determination as if they were ready to die.
At the command, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense and strained to the extreme.
"Corpse preparation".
The guard hesitated.
They were already at a disadvantage in terms of strength, and now they had to dedicate a portion of their resources to the burial of corpses. What were they going to do?
Everyone's gaze fell on Commander Tao, who was standing beside the prince, but he showed no intention of offering any advice.
"Wu Laosan, bring six men."
No sooner had he finished speaking than the prince said, "Add another set."
The guards were immediately speechless. Their previous fearless spirit vanished, and they now seemed to have given up entirely.
The deputy commander sighed and waved his hand, letting Wu Laosan make the arrangements.
The area around the government building was completely destroyed, but fortunately the Transport Department's offices were not far away.
As the bodies were moved away one by one, a somber atmosphere spread silently.
"Zhaoyue..."
Qin Zhaoqiong called out softly, and the hidden force immediately subsided, preventing the sound from leaking out.
What are your thoughts on this?
Qin Zhaoyue rolled her eyes. "What ideas could I possibly have? This matter depends on my elder sister's courage."
She didn't say anything more, but everyone knew what was going on. However, she still gave a reminder.
"Eldest sister understands what that dog shit sorcerer is planning to do next, right?"
Qin Zhaoqiong's cheekbones and jawline were taut like a bowstring. Having spent so much time in the military, she understood all too well the importance of having a legitimate reason for fighting.
It's almost certain that those two people and the forces behind them want to instigate a major internal conflict.
As for the purpose... it's nothing more than overthrowing His Majesty and restoring a male successor.
An uprising in one province, attacks from officials in the court, and pressure from both the Northern and Southern Dynasties—even if suppressed with overwhelming force, it would inevitably damage the foundation of the nation.
The Empress has devoted herself to this situation for fourteen years, and Qin Zhaoqiong cannot tolerate it!
The tainted currency case has thoroughly corrupted the entire system, from Prince Rui to Bailu Prefecture.
Now that things are out in the open, trying to handle them covertly is simply a pipe dream.
The warlock only needs to spread rumors as he did in Longmen County, and Bailu Prefecture will rebel even if it doesn't want to.
Because the crime of minting inferior currency is too great, it is a serious crime that warrants the confiscation of property and the extermination of the entire family.
The only thing Qin Zhaoqiong could think of was mobilizing the troops that had previously pressed in to take control of the entire Bailu Prefecture.
To cure a serious illness, a strong medicine was prescribed, and all officials involved in the counterfeit currency case were arrested, thoroughly cleaning up the officialdom of Bailu Prefecture.
He then requested the imperial court to appoint a new prefect, replacing him with officials from other prefectures and counties.
But there are still many privately forged ironwares that have gone missing over the years, and there are sorcerers behind the scenes. Can things really go so smoothly?
Even if everything goes smoothly, it will still be a huge upheaval for the hard-working officialdom and the people's livelihood.
During the reign of the Empress Dowager, a rebellion broke out in one province, a stain that can never be erased.
With this pretext, those long-dormant aristocratic families and deeply entrenched forces in the court can make a big fuss about it.
That's why Qin Zhaoyue said it was an open conspiracy. Knowing all the schemes, there was no way to break it, so they could only choose the lesser of two evils.
The two teams of guards carried all the bodies into the government office.
"Reporting to Your Highness, all forty-six corpses have been collected and disposed of."
"In addition to the government's compensation, another portion will be provided from my household."
The investigation revealed that their family situation was such that their parents were being cared for, and their children and grandchildren had access to education and food.
If the wife remarries, it is not permissible to stop her; she must provide a dowry.
A bittersweet feeling welled up in the deputy commander's heart. Was there any future...?
"yes!"
Having finished explaining, Prince Rui looked at Qin Zhaoqiong again.
Now that it has been exposed, this matter must have a resolution.
Just then, two people rushed over and headed straight for Qin Zhaoqiong's army formation. They were Canglan and Zheyu.
"Your Highness, I have important matters to report!"
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