The Imperial Guards, like Yama, slaughtered until the Empress cried out for help.

Shen Qing sat on the bed, rubbing her temples repeatedly.

Look around.

Carved mahogany doors and windows, rustic blue brick floors, and a silk screen embroidered with green mountains and clear waters.

Patches of sunlight streamed through the carved window and fell on Shen Qing's face.

The stinging pain in his temples gradually subsided, and the two memories gradually intertwined and merged.

Shen Qing vaguely remembered that she had disguised a speed bump in front of the dump truck, and then she arrived here.

"Have I traveled through time?"

The Great Wu Dynasty, Zhengwu 196th year.

The original owner was also named Shen Qing, a junior officer of the Embroidered Uniform Guard in Baiyun County, Yongning Prefecture.

However, unlike his previous life, this world has martial artists and ferocious beasts, and he also has some cultivation, being at the fifth level of Body Tempering.

The noise outside started again.

"What are you doing here? I already told you, our boss is resting."

Another somewhat flamboyant voice rang out.

"Rest? Rest in the middle of the day?"

"Don't you know what you've done? And you're taking a break?"

Shen Qing frowned as some unpleasant memories flooded her mind.

Yesterday, several cartloads of silver were delivered from the General Banner Office. It was said that the silver was confiscated from a family in the south. The order was for Shen Qing and his team to escort it to Kaiyuan City.

Shen Qing deliberately chose to leave the county at nightfall, but he was ambushed by a group of well-equipped mountain bandits less than half an hour after leaving the city.

The silver was stolen, and Shen Qing and his group lost two lives before they escaped.

When I came back, I was immediately put in a huge mess.

Based on Shen Qing's experience in her previous life of being frequently framed by her superiors, there was no need to overthink the current situation.

Most likely, they were set up and made to take the blame for someone else.

It's best not to let Shen Qing know who set this up.

Was it the county magistrate? The commander-in-chief? Or some other minor commander? Or was it someone else? Or were they all involved?

I'd better not get caught.

Shen Qing raised her head again and slowly opened her eyes.

"Trying to trap me? Then let me see your teeth, shall we?"

Just now, Shen Qing remembered something, which is why Shen Qing was confident.

Nothing more than having some connections.

The Great Wu Dynasty lasted for a thousand years, and the Shen family were its founding heroes.

Even those in the imperial palace had to refer to the Shen family as pillars of the state; for thousands of years, no emperor had ever had a bad relationship with the Shen family.

In other words, the Shen family was the second imperial family during the Wu Dynasty.

Shen Qing only came here because of the Shen family's abnormal trials.

If I didn't have any connections, it would be one thing for you to bully me, but now that I have connections, if I'm still being bullied by you, then what's the point of having connections?

Shen Qing snorted and stood up. "Sun Jin? The captain? Let me see what's going on?"

In that instant, a mechanical, emotionless voice echoed in my mind.

[Host's thoughts are extremely clear; the strongest affix system is activated.]

[Your killings or your subordinates' killings give you a chance to loot entries; you can get one entry upgrade opportunity per day.]

[Ding! New player gift pack activated]

Congratulations on obtaining the unique entry: Clear Mind (red)

Congratulations on receiving three chances to upgrade your entry!

【Clear Mind (Red): With clear thoughts, one will be permanently in a state of enlightened mind, possessing extraordinary comprehension】

Shen Qing felt a pure energy cleansing her body, as if her whole being had become clear and transparent.

Current cultivation level: Body Tempering Level 5

[Current cultivation technique: Overbearing Body Tempering Technique (Minor Success)]

[Current Martial Art: Wind-Rolling Saber Technique (Minor Success)]

[Current term]

[Clear Mind (Red)]

[Current upgrade opportunity: 4]

Is this true?

Looking at the semi-transparent blue screen in front of him, his face gradually became frenzied.

Background information and cheat codes—either one is a perfect hand.

When both come together, that's a royal flush!

Shen Qing kicked the door open, and the people arguing outside stopped.

His men immediately bowed and said, "Greetings, sir."

Only the captain from the battalion commander's office stood up straight.

"Shen Xiaoqi, Lord Sun requests your presence. Would you like to come with me?"

Shen Qing didn't speak, nor did he show any expression. He simply walked step by step toward the captain.

This captain, named Sun Jin, was the nephew of General Sun Yan. He was used to bullying others and had also taken many benefits from Shen Qing.

The next moment, Shen Qing swung his right hand in a wide arc, unleashing a fierce gust of wind. The captain drew a perfect arc in the air and flew straight away.

Everyone in the courtyard was stunned.

Shen Qing snapped, "What are you standing there for? Lift him up!"

The people in the courtyard looked at each other in surprise; these were people from the General Headquarters.

Only three captains exchanged a glance, stepped out from the crowd, and helped the dazed Sun Jin to his feet.

Shen Qing glanced at the three captains. One had dark skin, so everyone called him Black Dog; another was thin, so everyone called him Scholar; and the third looked like an honest man, so everyone called him Old Li.

Sun Jin's cheek was swollen on one side, and saliva and blood kept dripping from the corner of his mouth. He stared intently at Shen Qing, his words slurred.

"You dare... dare to hit me?"

Shen Qing slapped Sun Jin across the face, knocking out three of his teeth.

"So what? I hit you? So what?"

"A mere captain, who gave you the audacity to speak to me like that?"

After that slap, the other side of his face also swelled up, making it symmetrical.

Sun Jin was immediately convinced, and uttered a soft sound.

"I...was wrong...Lord Shen..."

"I admit defeat... I'll never do it again."

Shen Qing slapped him again.

"Did you leave your vocal cords at home? Can't you speak loudly?"

After three slaps, the arrogance in Sun Jin's eyes completely disappeared, leaving only fear. He hurriedly shouted loudly.

"I was wrong."

Shen Qing grabbed Sun Jin's mouth and squeezed hard, crushing Sun Jin's last few teeth.

"Go back and tell that guy surnamed Sun."

"I had barely left the city when the bandits arrived."

"What? Have the bandits gained supernatural powers?"

"If he has any guts, he should report this to the authorities and let's see whose head ends up in the end!"

"Did you understand?"

Sun Jin's eyes were filled with terror, and she didn't dare to refute him at all.

"clear."

Shen Qing released his grip.

"Throw him out."

Upon hearing this, the black dog grabbed Sun Jin by the scruff of his neck and threw him out like a dead dog.

The scholar leaned closer, his face showing some worry.

"Sir, wouldn't what we're doing cause some trouble?"

Shen Qing glanced at the scholar, Old Li, and the black dog who was carrying Sun Jin out. As things stood, Shen Qing was very satisfied with his three underlings.

Sun Jin is the nephew of Sun Yan, the head of the banner. He is used to being arrogant in the banner office and doesn't even respect the junior officers.

When Sun Jin was attacked, these three people stepped in to help without hesitation, which was very kind of them.

Shen Qing smiled and said, "Don't worry, Sun Yan will cause us trouble, but we won't be in much trouble."

"On the contrary, I will cause him trouble, and it will be a lot of trouble."