They were terrified when they spoke of this. After all, although the new emperor was only a young boy, he had killed so many people without blinking an eye, and had recently had a dispute with the empress dowager.
As they expected, the emperor's face turned gloomy in an instant, even more terrifying than they had imagined.
The weak-kneed slave almost immediately wanted to kneel down and confess his guilt, but the next moment, he heard the words squeezed out from above his head: "What are you dawdling for? Hurry up and go!"
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, then seeing the extremely gloomy expression of the new emperor, they dared not hesitate any longer and took action immediately.
"Liu Yi." Yun Zhiyan spoke.
"Your servant is here." Liu Yi lowered his head, wondering in his heart whether the emperor was really going to let those people go, or if he was just giving the empress dowager a favor...
He didn't hear the next sentence for a long while. He raised his eyes inadvertently and saw that Yun Zhiyan's hanging hands were clenched tightly, his knuckles were blue-white, and they were trembling slightly.
Liu Yi felt as if something had struck him on the forehead, and he felt as if he had misunderstood. Then he heard a seemingly calm but actually thunderous voice from above:
"Pass on my order. Close the city gates. No one is allowed to enter or leave at will. Take the imperial sword, select a team of guards, and search the palace. No suspicious places should be left unchecked. Anyone who stands in my way will be killed."
The last word came out of his lips softly, and Liu Yi suddenly became alert.
The words spoken by the emperor are never a joke.
This previously inconspicuous new emperor had been on the throne for only a few months when he was able to control and suppress his brothers and various family forces. He was resourceful and decisive, even more courageous and ruthless than the previous emperor, and people had to kneel down in admiration.
Such a person should sit on the throne. Only a capable person can calm the current chaos.
The world admired such an emperor, but also feared his cold-bloodedness. Liu Yi was also an ordinary person, and he was always nervous when serving the new emperor.
However, at this moment, the emperor who had been perfect since he came to power suddenly revealed a flaw.
Closing the city gates, using the imperial sword, having the imperial guards search, and killing anyone who stands in the way... No matter which point is singled out, it is enough to show that the capital city is in chaos.
Now, these commands appear all at once.
Liu Yi could vaguely guess what the new emperor was thinking. Although this was a rather drastic measure, it was the most direct and effective. If Princess Fuxi was really abducted by the thieves, it would also serve as a deterrent.
However, the new emperor had only recently ascended the throne, so such behavior was bound to cause controversy...
The new emperor did it without thinking.
I heard that Princess Fuxi, like the new emperor who was still the seventh prince, grew up in the Empress Dowager's palace.
I really didn't expect that Your Majesty would attach so much importance to brotherhood.
Such flaws actually reveal a bit of warm humanity.
"Act quickly." Yun Zhiyan said finally.
Liu Yi quickly responded and took people down to do the work.
This sounds simple, but it's incredibly difficult to implement. No place is spared. Those self-proclaimed wealthy families won't be happy to have people come and go freely, and they'll feel that it's a violation of their integrity, so anyone going there won't be of any use...
But now, he has this sword in his hand.
As Liu Yi walked quickly, he couldn't help but flick the scabbard of the sword in his arms, and thought of the power given to him by the new emperor.
"Whoever stands in the way will be killed."
It is unprecedented for an emperor to wield such tremendous power.
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Chen Jinzhi ignored the palace maids' calls, with a cold face, and hurried towards the emperor's bedroom, not even caring about the fact that her clothes were caught by the slanting branches.
Halfway through the journey, I suddenly heard the sound of orderly footsteps. In the silent palace, such movement seemed cold and shocking.
Shen Jinzhi looked carefully and saw that it was the imperial guard.
Although she had doubts in her heart, nothing was more important than Yu Huan's safety. Shen Jinzhi only glanced at him briefly before leaving.
But Liu Yi in the team saw her first.
Liu Yi had managed to rise to the position of a high-ranking eunuch beside the emperor, and his ability to read people's expressions was top-notch. Seeing Shen Jinzhi's flustered expression, and considering all the previous events, he guessed why she had come.
Liu Yi had already walked out, but still called out to Chen Jinzhi.
"Empress Dowager, there is no need to go. I have received the emperor's edict and have left the palace to look for Princess Fuxi. Please don't worry." Liu Yi bowed to Chen Jinzhi from a distance.
Shen Jinzhi slowed down her pace and looked back at the guards heading towards the palace gate. Her expression was complicated. Finally, she said to Liu Yi, "Bring Princess Fuxi back to me. I will reward you handsomely."
The footsteps of the guards gradually faded away, and the concubines, palace maids and others in the harem were so frightened by the noise that they could not sleep.
The senior palace maid beside Shen Jinzhi finally rushed over, but she only saw the Queen Mother looking in the direction of the palace gate and muttering: "He is sincere to Huanhuan."
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The Shen family was outside the palace and received the news much faster than Shen Jinzhi.
The whole family was shocked when they heard the news that Yu Huan was missing. All the servants of the Shen family went out to look for her. Shen Cang also went to look for people in his friend's house. Aunt Shen and Uncle Shen also took their own people to look for her.
The lantern festival this evening was extremely lively.
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The sky gradually darkened and danger came with it.
Yu Huan heard a lot of information from the two people outside the door and guessed about their livelihood.
Seeing the round head muttering, "It's been so long, it's time to wake up."
The square-faced man also stood up, and the two of them walked towards the hut where they were imprisoned. The cold moonlight fell on their backs, and their shadows were like a heavy mountain, pressing down on the door.
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