Chapter 187

Hearing Li Chen's instructions, Pang Jin withdrew to prepare.

The Wang family had many experts, many courtyards and industries in the Imperial Capital, and even many officials were members of the Wang family.

In the investigation of so many days recently, Pang Jin had already located them all.

The Wang family was a behemoth; wanting to eradicate them all at once, relying only on the power of the Ministry of Justice, might result in some fish slipping through the net.

The best way was to find the Imperial Guard to cooperate; the Imperial Guard was the elite army of the Li clan.

With Li Chen's decree, Li Li Sixing would definitely cooperate in arresting the Wang family.

So after leaving the Imperial Palace, Pang Jin went directly to the Imperial Guard camp to discuss the arrest plan for tonight with Li Li Sixing.

Furthermore, it was to notify the City Guard when the arrest began, not letting anyone leave.

The reason for notifying only when the arrest began was because Pang Jin knew there were Wang family people in the City Guard.

If he told them in advance, the Wang family would definitely sense the clues.

Telling them after the action had already started, even if the Wang family people knew, it would be too late.

Pang Jin left the Imperial Guard camp and returned to the Ministry of Justice to start notifying his confidants to get ready.

Pang Jin had been Minister of Justice for a period of time, plus he had always worked in the Ministry of Justice, so he could still control this place.

In the inner courtyard of the Ministry of Justice, it was heavily guarded, with many experts in the Ministry of Justice, and the people inside were all very serious.

In the room where Pang Jin worked, more than ten people stood; these were all confidants Pang Jin had cultivated single-handedly, and Xiao Ming was among them.

Xiao Ming hadn't followed Pang Jin for long, but he was the one who had performed the best recently.

Pang Jin was currently explaining the mission requirements for tonight to his confidants.

At that time, these people would take the people from the Ministry of Justice, or their subordinates, to arrest the Wang family.

Among these confidants, many were mid-level cadres of the Ministry of Justice, and they all had a group of subordinates, making Xiao Ming very envious.

However, Xiao Ming also knew that after this event, he would definitely have a group of subordinates too; thinking of this, he was full of energy.

Having heard the Minister say many things, Xiao Ming also kept them in mind.

Now that they went out, they couldn't startle the snake; they should still patrol and handle cases normally, and wait for the time to gather and set off.

Xiao Ming was in the Tixing Division of the Ministry of Justice, directly under the Minister of Justice, and his job was to investigate cases.

When other colleagues returned to their work posts, Xiao Ming left the Ministry of Justice office.

"Alas, if only Lin Lin Yue'e were here, she could see my shining and heating side."

Xiao Ming began to sigh; he hadn't seen Lin Lin Yue'e for a while and missed her very much.

The Sage's remnant soul felt that he might truly like the girl surnamed Lin this time and was preparing to comfort him with a few words.

As a result, Xiao Ming said in the next second: "Master, why do you think that Xia Qing ignores me?"

The Sage's remnant soul: "."

It's truly tiring to be your master; I have to teach you cultivation, help you solve cases, and also guide your emotions?

After being silent for a moment, the Sage's remnant soul still told him not to go to the Xinhuo Combat Academy today, to avoid ruining things.

As Xiao Ming's master, he naturally knew this kid couldn't move his feet when he saw a woman and would forget what he was supposed to do.

I even felt you were attentive, but it turns out your sycophant habit hasn't changed.

Don't say, if the Sage's remnant soul hadn't reminded him, Xiao Ming would have really planned to go to the Xinhuo Combat Academy.

Because he walked to the right after going out, which was indeed the direction of the Xinhuo Combat Academy.

Otherwise, why would he be his master? As soon as he moved, he knew what he was going to do.

Since he couldn't go find Xia Qing, Xiao Ming didn't have many acquaintances in the Imperial Capital, so he simply went to see Lin Mo.

This kid officially took up his post this morning, and by now, he should have finished the procedures.

It was a visit to the Ministry of Works anyway; as a Tixing Division official of the Ministry of Justice, Xiao Ming couldn't lose face for the Ministry of Justice.

Upon arriving nearby, he had already tidied up the brocade official uniform on his body, with a sharp blade flickering with cold light hanging at his waist.

The Ministry of Works, as one of the Six Ministries of the May Tian Ce Dynasty, managed the world's craftsmen and construction matters, and the place where it was located was a magnificent workshop.

It was Xiao Ming's first time coming to this place; looking from the entrance, he only saw two stone lions standing majestically on both sides.

Above the main gate hung a plaque, with the four large characters "Ministry of Works Restricted Area" written in gold, imposing and powerful.

Because he was a government runner, he could pass the guards' inspection by revealing his identity.

Crossing the threshold, Xiao Ming stepped into the interior of the Ministry of Works; the layout here was scattered and orderly, with all kinds of tools and drawings placed in some spacious halls, the air filled with the faint scent of ink and the smell of metal, and the surrounding walls were covered with masterpiece drawings of past masters of the Ministry of Works.

Continuing deeper, he saw a group of skilled craftsmen busy with focused attention.

Some held carving knives, meticulously carving on jade; some waved hammers, forging indestructible weapons; others were bowing their heads in thought, seemingly conceiving the next great invention.

After some inquiries, Xiao Ming finally found Lin Mo in a room piled with books and drawings.

At this moment, Lin Mo had changed into an official uniform and was checking the rules and regulations of the Ministry of Works.

"Brother Lin Mo, how does it feel? Are you used to it!" Xiao Ming greeted with a smile.

Lin Mo looked up and saw it was Xiao Ming visiting, so he said: "It's okay, simpler than I imagined; how do you have time to come here?"

"Nothing to do for the time being, bored."

"Hiss, I'm curious, how did you get promoted being so idle?"

"What kind of talk is this? I can solve cases that others can't handle for months in one day, so I'm idle; this is called being idle because I'm capable."

This sentence of Xiao Ming's sounded like he was bragging, but the fact was also like this; this guy's luck had always been very good.

However, Lin Mo didn't feel he would lose to Xiao Ming; he still had many inventions in his mind, and as long as he made these inventions, and then relied on his own talent, he would definitely be able to stand out in the Ministry of Works.

Lin Mo had mixed in Shanghe City for many years and could be considered to have money.

Thinking that Xiao Ming treated him last night, it was reasonable to treat him back today, so he invited Xiao Ming to continue drinking tonight.

Actually, Xiao Ming wanted to trick Lin Mo into having a meal at the Zuixian Tower and bankrupt Lin Mo's family property.

Unfortunately, there was still work tonight, so Xiao Ming could only say another day.

Seemingly thinking of something, Xiao Ming said sneakily: "In the Imperial Capital, especially at night, when you hear any strange noises while resting, don't go out to check casually, otherwise you will be very dangerous."

This made Lin Mo stunned, especially Xiao Ming's mysterious tone, as if he were talking about the survival rules of the Imperial Capital's night ghost stories.

Can't say, Xiao Ming could still behave normally in front of men; he couldn't just say directly, our Ministry of Justice has an operation tonight, don't come out and get hit.

It could be considered a "senior" expressing advice to a "junior" who had just arrived in the Imperial Capital.

Whether Lin Mo recognized this senior or not, Xiao Ming didn't care; anyway, he was determined to be one.

Just when the two were chatting to pass the time, someone walked in; his tone was inquiring about the Ministry of Works regarding the order for new weapons for the Northern Army.

This voice made Xiao Ming feel very familiar, so he turned his head and looked.

As a result, it was really an acquaintance.

"Eh, Wu Qi, why are you here?"

Xiao Ming greeted first; he also hadn't seen Wu Qi for a while.

Before, he, Wu Qi, and Liu Hao were practically seeing each other every day.

No way, they were all sycophants around Chu Chu Ruoyan; even if they didn't want to see each other, they were seeing each other often, participating in various Mystical Realms together, killing demon beasts together, truly very familiar.

"I work in the Ministry of War now; looking at your appearance, you mixed into the Ministry of Justice?" Wu Qi also sized up Xiao Ming's official uniform.

"What do you mean mixed into the Ministry of Justice? I have ability, was exceptionally promoted by the Minister of Justice; looking at your appearance, you seem to be a person of the Ministry of War, how did you mix in?" Xiao Ming indeed entered through the ability to solve cases.

"Of course I also relied on my own ability; there has been fighting in the north during this time, and I'm busy to death; I gained the appreciation of the Minister and was also exceptionally promoted." Wu Qi was also a person who wanted face; he couldn't say he went to beg Liu Hao.

Up to now, Wu Qi really didn't know his aunt had entered the palace as a concubine and was deeply favored by Emperor Li Chen.

Last time his grandfather came to the Imperial Capital to participate in the National Celebration, he also came to see Wu Qi.

However, it was still according to Wu Wu Nanzhi's statement; everyone let him work hard first, and many things weren't told to him, waiting until the war in the north was over to talk about it.

Wu Qi was practically living in the Ministry of War now, busy and unable to extricate himself.

He even personally transported some military supplies to the north a while ago.

In the chat between Xiao Ming and Wu Qi, he learned that Liu Hao was actually the Deputy General of the Vanguard Army, and due to the weather, he was freezing to death, so he troubled Wu Qi to transport some warm supplies to him.

The army at the front was like this; whoever had connections in the Ministry of War could obtain some extra supplies, and then the soldiers would see that their own general was so capable, and their trust and favor would naturally rise.

This was also the ability Liu Hao's father taught him.

Liu Hao wasn't a Son of Luck like Xu Xu Zifeng who dared to mess around.

Many times Liu Hao acted according to command; as long as he didn't make mistakes, he had the chance to risk his life to grab the "first to ascend," which was his idea.

In the military operations of the May Tian Ce Dynasty, there were four great military merits, which were: first to ascend, beheading the general, breaking the formation, and seizing the flag.

Being the first to ascend the enemy's city wall was the top merit, and there would definitely be a share when returning to be rewarded based on merit. The danger of being the first to rush up was definitely great; Liu Hao was risking his life now.

To thank Liu Hao for helping him enter the Ministry of War, Wu Qi was also trying his best to help using his ability, which was why he came to the Ministry of Works to ask about the supply issue.

Xiao Ming heard that the people who competed with him back then now also had their own careers, and was also very moved.

It was as if the few of them, gathered they were a pile of shit, scattered they were stars all over the sky!

There was a feeling that it seemed like leaving women, the three of them could all find their own paths.

Xiao Ming also felt that he had to thank his master for mixing into the Ministry of Justice; otherwise, looking at their development, if he was still achieving nothing, how shameful that would be.

But then again, he still had to show off.

Only to see Xiao Ming say to Lin Mo beside him: "That is my little brother, named Wu Qi."

Wu Qi said with disdain: "Get lost, who is your little brother; this brother, my name is Wu Qi, what is your honorable name?"

Lin Mo saw someone greeting him, so he also stood up and said: "My name is Lin Mo, newly joined the Ministry of Works, nice to meet you."

!

Now they were all mixing in the Imperial Court; knowing one more person was also good for himself.

They were mixing in the Imperial Court, not the cultivation world; the way was definitely different.

After chatting for a few sentences, Wu Qi began to get familiar with Lin Mo, and the two agreed to find a time to have a meal.

Xiao Ming was somewhat puzzled; how did you two start chatting, could you two have known each other without me?

No matter what, you two have to treat me to a meal, let me properly blackmail your wallets.

In the Imperial Study of the Imperial Palace, Li Chen had just finished working and was preparing to walk out, when he bumped into a woman at the door.

With this impact, Li Chen thought it was Youlan Youlan Xianzi Lady Youlan, but Youlan Youlan Xianzi Lady Youlan rarely came to the Imperial Study.

And the woman who was bumped seemed somewhat weak and unable to withstand the wind, not able to take pressure like Youlan Youlan Xianzi Lady Youlan.

Furthermore, it was the feeling; this feeling was truly soft.

Li Chen quickly pulled her up.

"Empress Dowager, why are you here?"

Helping the Empress Dowager stabilize her figure, Li Chen let go of his hand.

The Empress Dowager calmed her heart; she had just felt an unparalleled impact; this was the Emperor of the Sage Realm.

Then she waved her hand, and the palace maids and eunuchs beside her sensibly left.

Anyway, when they met, it seemed like they were going to do some unknown things.

However, at the current stage, they were indeed serious matters.

"Last time I promised to give you an explanation; let's go inside and talk."

Hearing this, Li Chen walked into the Imperial Study with the Empress Dowager.

After closing the door, the Empress Dowager said the result of the handling of the matter where her clansman helped the remnants of the previous dynasty plot to harm the Emperor last time.

The Empress Dowager was also a ruthless person; Zou Yi and his son, as well as people related to the Zou family, had already been executed by the Empress Dowager, and the corpses were all sent to the Imperial Capital, just waiting for Li Chen to inspect.

This wasn't because the Empress Dowager was ruthless to her own family, because plotting to harm the Emperor was a serious crime of exterminating the nine clans.

Killing a batch of people to save the Zou family could already be considered Li Chen's magnanimity.

The Empress Dowager also knew to maintain the dignity of the Imperial Family, not to mention Li Chen being able to speak directly to her already indicated that their relationship had reached a certain stage, so she naturally had to show a friendly attitude to Li Chen.

Because the Empress Dowager knew that if Li Chen held onto this matter and didn't let go, perhaps her status as Empress Dowager would not be guaranteed.

Li Chen didn't let Pang Jin announce this matter, and the Empress Dowager was too grateful to be late.

As for the culprit of all this, Lan Lan Yuchen, which was the remnant of the previous dynasty Yuan Yuan Kexin, had already been escorted back to the Imperial Capital, waiting for Li Chen to interrogate personally.

Speaking of this woman, the Empress Dowager's face was slightly angry; this woman had even deceived her at the time, and she hated this kind of person the most.

If it weren't to give Li Chen an explanation, the Empress Dowager estimated she would have cut her into a thousand pieces.

"Where is she?" Li Chen also wanted to see what this culprit looked like.

"She is in the prison of the Imperial Palace," the Empress Dowager replied.

The prison of the Imperial Palace basically held some special prisoners.

It was also a place for the Emperor to interrogate personally.

Li Chen followed the Empress Dowager to the prison and saw the remnant of the previous dynasty Yuan Yuan Kexin in the cell, which was the former Imperial Physician.

Yuan Yuan Kexin faked death to escape, but not long after recovering, Zou Yi and his son were executed, and she thought she couldn't escape either, her face already ashen.

As a remnant of the previous dynasty, her mission could be considered completed; it would be better if she could live, but she was also prepared to die.

They were all living in the Imperial Palace, and Li Chen had actually met Yuan Yuan Kexin a few times, but at the time Yuan Yuan Kexin deliberately disguised herself as ugly, and Li Chen didn't pay much attention.

He also didn't expect that it was just such a woman who harmed the Emperor.

Now, Yuan Yuan Kexin had removed her disguise, showing that country-toppling appearance and figure, plus the charming temperament of a mature woman, which indeed made people's eyes light up.

Perhaps it was because of this that she made the Empress Dowager's clansman infatuated.

The Empress Dowager discovered Li Chen was observing Yuan Yuan Kexin, and there was a somewhat bad feeling in her heart.

As the manager of the harem, she knew what kind of women Li Chen liked.

Plus Yuan Yuan Kexin was indeed plump and beautiful.

If by any chance Li Chen also favored this woman, wouldn't it be dangerous?

Plus Yuan Yuan Kexin's original goal was to overthrow the Li clan; as long as she gained Li Chen's favor, even if Li Chen didn't die, what if she caused chaos in the court?

If she had known, she wouldn't have brought Li Chen over; she was careless!

Just as the Empress Dowager was thinking of a thousand things, trying to think of how to persuade Li Chen.

Only heard Li Chen say two words coldly: "Lingchi."

This made the Empress Dowager somewhat surprised; she thought Li Chen wouldn't be able to control himself.

Actually, she thought too much; even if Li Chen lacked women, he wouldn't lack them to this extent; he was a very steady person and wouldn't do this kind of dangerous thing.

In other words, if Li Chen really couldn't control himself, the Empress Dowager wouldn't need to worry about others, just worry about herself properly.

Just now Li Chen was only thinking, whether to let Yuan Yuan Kexin watch her clansmen die one by one in front of her, and then Lingchi her, or Lingchi her directly.

After all, tonight was the time to clear out the remnants of the previous dynasty in the Imperial Capital, and those were all Yuan Yuan Kexin's clansmen.

But Li Chen was still too benevolent, or rather, didn't want to increase unnecessary work for his subordinates, so he just Lingchi-ed her directly.

Plotting to harm the late Emperor was a capital crime; how could Li Chen let her go.

Hearing Li Chen say "Lingchi," the Empress Dowager breathed a sigh of relief; then this matter was over, and Li Chen wouldn't pursue the Zou family anymore.

The Empress Dowager also rejoiced that after Li Chen's first day of attending court, she never sat behind the curtain to listen to politics again, and many things were according to Li Chen, trying to satisfy Li Chen's requirements.

Otherwise, her own end might not be much better than Yuan Yuan Kexin's.

Li Chen's words were the Imperial Decree, and the people in charge of the prison would definitely go handle it.

After Li Chen came out of the prison, the Empress Dowager invited Li Chen to her sleeping palace and began to ask about his well-being.

"Your Majesty, your servant has been idle these days, so I personally sewed a few pairs of shoes and a few pieces of clothing for you; take a look, do you like them?"

Saying this, the Empress Dowager took out the shoes and clothing she had personally made and gently unfolded them.

It could be seen that the stitches were fine, the patterns were beautiful, and every needle and thread was just right.

Even Li Chen kept praising the Empress Dowager's craftsmanship as truly good, truly possessing a pair of skillful hands.

Hearing Li Chen's praise, the Empress Dowager was naturally happy and planned to personally help Li Chen put them on.

Besides the shoes, there were a few pieces of undergarments.

Li Chen naturally took off all his clothes; his tall and straight figure was revealed, and his whole body exuded an indescribable sense of power.

Especially the abdomen was particularly eye-catching, with eight abdominal muscles clearly visible, each one as if carefully carved, with smooth lines full of tension.

Every time he moved, those tight muscles would rise and fall with the movement, making the Empress Dowager swallow her saliva unconsciously, feeling very envious of Li Chen's women.

However, this feeling was fleeting; when helping Li Chen put on the clothes, she also couldn't help but feel the lines of those muscles.

"It's still Your Majesty who wears them well."

"How can that be, it's the Empress Dowager's craftsmanship that is exquisite."

The two began commercial mutual boasting.

At the current stage, they could only boast like this.

As night fell, the Imperial Capital began to surge with undercurrents.

A bloody mouth had slowly opened!

(End of chapter)