The ministers thought that the emperor would righteously refuse Lin Bufan's unreasonable demands and even punish Lin Bufan.
To everyone's surprise, Zhu Houzhao agreed.
"Young Master Lin has rendered meritorious service in saving the Emperor and requests the right to govern Fuzhou. I grant his request."
"Young Master Lin killed An Shigeng to save me, a meritorious act deserving him a royal sword. Guards!"
He immediately ordered that a ready-made imperial sword be fetched and given to Lin Bufan.
Lin Bufan received the imperial sword, stroked its gleaming golden blade with great satisfaction, and then gestured to Cao Zhengchun.
Cao Zhengchun took a few steps back in fright, his voice trembling: "You, what do you want to do? Are you going to kill my family?"
The imperial sword could kill princes and slay traitors, and killing even the head of the Eastern Depot would be without consequence; no one would speak up for Cao Zhengchun.
Therefore, how could Cao Zhengchun not be afraid?
"Hahaha……"
Lin Bufan threw his head back and laughed, "Look how scared you are."
Cao Zhengchun realized that Lin Bufan was joking with him, but his legs were already weak with fear.
Lin Bufan casually handed the Shangfang Sword to Xiaolongnu: "Long'er, from now on this will be your sword. You can kill whoever you want."
Xiaolongnu accepted the Shangfang Sword and examined its sharpness, and was pleasantly surprised, finding it almost comparable to a divine weapon.
The Imperial Sword is a royal artifact; how could ordinary scrap metal compare to it? It must be forged from materials of the Xuan Tie Heavy Sword grade.
"I can use it to practice the Jade Maiden Sword Technique," Little Dragon Girl said happily.
Lin Bufan, oblivious to everyone else, affectionately put his arm around Xiaolongnu's waist, "Alright, alright, you can use it to practice whatever martial arts you want."
Zhao Min also wanted a Shangfang sword, so she tugged at Lin Bufan's sleeve and said, "Zhou Zhiruo has the Heaven-Slaying Sword, and Xiaolongnu has the Shangfang sword. What about me? I also want a divine weapon."
Lin Bufan lightly tapped Zhao Min's forehead, "You're a princess of the Ruyang Prince's Mansion, what don't you want? Go back and ask your father for it later."
"Hmph, you're being unfair," Zhao Min said coquettishly.
Lin Bufan said, "I didn't give you the divine weapon, but do you want Rama's remains?"
"What are Rama's remains?" Zhao Min asked curiously.
Lin Bufan said, "Come with me, let's go find the remains of Rama, and you will know when the time comes."
He turned around and left with Xiaolongnu, Zhou Zhiruo, and Zhao Min.
"They've left?"
"That great demon Lin has already left?"
"he……"
Everyone looked at each other, puzzled by Lin Bufan.
They thought Lin Bufan was going to use the imperial sword to kill people indiscriminately, or continue to demand benefits from the emperor.
Zhu Houzhao sniffed his clothes; they smelled awful, still carrying the lingering odor of the skeleton. He found them extremely repulsive.
"Don't just stand there, quickly send me back to bathe and cleanse myself. Also, thoroughly investigate the remaining forces of An Shigeng and strictly investigate the Iron-Blooded Marquis."
...
The plot of rebellion by An Shigeng and Tie Dan Shenhou has come to a temporary end.
One day later, at the Dragon Guard Manor.
Duan Tianya asked Shangguan Haitang, "Do you believe your godfather is plotting a rebellion?"
Shangguan Haitang shook her head: "Of course we don't believe it, but Cao Zhengchun believes it, Yu Huatian believes it, and the people from the Divine Marquis's Mansion believe it. What can we do?"
Duan Tianya sighed: "Our godfather has treated us well. We can't just stand by and watch Cao Zhengchun take revenge and frame our godfather. If our godfather is tortured to death, his injustice will never be cleared. I've decided to go to the Eastern Depot prison to rescue our godfather."
Shangguan Haitang said worriedly, "But you have lost all your internal strength, how can you save your godfather?"
"Yes, I have lost all my internal energy."
Duan Tianya was immediately discouraged, "Cheng Shifei has also lost all his internal energy, and Haitang, your martial arts are no match for Cao Zhengchun."
After a moment of contemplation, Shangguan Haitang made a difficult decision: "I'll go find Wan Sanqian. He's interested in me, and his four subordinates from Xiangxi are quite skilled in martial arts. They might be able to help."
"It's gotten to the point where I have to ask you to sacrifice your virtue. I'm such a spineless older brother," Duan Tianya said, blaming himself.
Shangguan Haitang gazed at Duan Tianya and said tenderly, "I have never regarded you as my elder brother. You should understand my feelings."
“I understand, but I already have someone in my heart. Although she has died, she will live forever in my memory, and I miss her every moment.”
Duan Tianya sighed: "Haitang, you need to learn to let go. As far as I know, Yidao likes you."
Just as he mentioned Yidao, Duan Tianya suddenly exclaimed with delight, "That's right! Yidao didn't go to the Divine Marquis's Mansion, he didn't deal with Lin Bufan, and he didn't lose his inner strength. He can go to save my godfather."
Are you looking for me?
Guihai Yidao suddenly appeared at the corner, coming into their view.
"Yidao, you've come at the right time. Let me tell you about the plan."
...
The Eastern Depot prison.
Zhu Wushi was bound hand and foot to a cross, and two eunuchs from the Eastern Depot whipped him relentlessly, leaving him covered in bruises.
Cao Zhengchun watched from five steps away, beaming with joy.
"God, just admit it quickly, or you'll suffer so much."
What do you want me to admit?
"Confess to your crime of conspiring with An Shigeng to commit treason. Tell me everything in detail: how you conspired, how you kidnapped the Emperor, and who your remaining forces are."
"Bah! You castrated dog! I've said it dozens of times, I'm innocent! Don't try to force a confession out of me."
Zhu Wushi spat on Cao Zhengchun's face.
Cao Zhengchun didn't care at all. He wiped away his drool and raised his pinky finger, saying, "You won't shed tears until you see the coffin. Someone, bring Miss Suxin in."
"Yes, Supervisor."
Soon, the unconscious Su Xin was carried in by a spy from the Eastern Depot.
The moment Zhu Wushi saw Su Xin, he immediately became agitated and struggled frantically, the iron chains on his body clanging and making a piercing sound.
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