The Empire will continue to win

The assassination attempt at Nanyuan shocked the Forbidden City.

The Hall of Mental Cultivation.

The two empress dowagers sat on either side of each other behind a bright yellow gauze curtain.

After listening to the report~

The Empress Dowager clenched her fists and asked, "Is Shen Moqing dead or alive?"

Liu Mingchuan, the battalion commander of the First Division of the Army, knelt on one knee and bowed his head, saying, "This subordinate does not know, but Inspector Shen looks like he was pulled out of the blood. This subordinate estimates that he is either dead or seriously injured."

"Commander Li requests the imperial edicts of the two empress dowagers; how should we handle the aftermath?"

"The gun factory will be temporarily taken over by the Imperial Guards, and the troops of the First Division will return to their posts. However, we need to strengthen patrols inside and outside the capital in the near future. Sister, is that alright?"

"Let's leave it at that~"

Empress Dowager Dong had little interest in politics and never gave it much thought.

The Kinki Army has four divisions. The First Division is stationed in Nanyuan. It is the best equipped and has the most loyal officers. However, under no circumstances should the First Division be allowed to take advantage of the situation and seize Yeonsan Heavy Industry.

.........

"My son, what do you think?"

"Under the emperor's feet, right at the foot of the imperial city, how dare enemy spies be so arrogant! I think we should send Minister of Justice Yu Xian to lead a team of capable constables to Yanshan Heavy Industry to solve this case as soon as possible," Emperor Xuanwu said bitterly.

Said Cao Cao, Cao Cao.

"On behalf of the Empress Dowagers and the Emperor, Minister of Justice Yu Xian requests an audience," said An Dehai.

"Let him in."

Yu Xian, short in stature and with sinister features, arrived. Upon entering the hall, he immediately knelt on one knee: "I report to the two Empress Dowagers and Your Majesty that I have just uncovered a group of hidden spies."

"Where did you catch the spy?"

"The suspect was transferred to the Ministry of Justice by Shen Moqing, the supervisor of Yanshan Heavy Industry Gun Factory. After taking over the case, I dared not neglect it. I took over the case on the same day, interrogated the suspect on the same day, and obtained a confession on the same day."

An Dehai took the confession and placed it on the imperial desk.

The Emperor and Empress reviewed the documents separately.

At first glance, it seems alright, but once you look at it, it's terrifying.

"Yamamoto Ichiki, dispatched by the Army Ministry of Dongsang Kingdom, under the alias Li Zhuangzhuang, entered the polishing workshop of Yanshan Heavy Industry Firearms Factory in the first year of Xuanwu~"

"Inukai Heisai, dispatched by the Army Ministry of Dongsang Kingdom, under the alias Wang Changjiang, entered the polishing workshop of Yanshan Heavy Industry Firearms Factory in the first year of Xuanwu~"

Emperor Xuanwu immediately rejected the confession, cursing, "A bunch of incompetent spies! How could they allow enemy spies to infiltrate the core of the empire's military industry for so long? If..."

If what follows was not said.

At this moment, Empress Dowager Cixi's back was covered in cold sweat.

Yes, what would happen to the ammunition at the front if these spies suddenly blew up the military factory at a critical moment in the war?

Thanks to Shen Moqing.

"Your Majesty and the Empress Dowagers, this Supervisor Shen arrested the suspect without making a sound, sending him directly to the Ministry of Justice for secret interrogation. He is shrewd and skillful, a rare talent. I would like to request a favor."

"What grace?"

"I wish to transfer this person to the Ministry of Justice. I wonder if he has any official rank or merit?"

"There is no such thing as passing the imperial examinations," the Empress Dowager Cixi said quietly.

"That's fine. We can do our work while taking the imperial examinations." Yu Xian was quite persistent. He liked subordinates who were low-key, shrewd, and decisive.

"It's not that I'm unwilling, but this person has just been assassinated, and his fate is unknown. An Dehai."

"Your servant is here."

"Go to the Imperial Medical Academy and find a few imperial physicians to take a look."

.........

at the same time.

Shen House.

In the courtyard of the second wife.

Beautiful women flocked together, and beautiful maids were as numerous as clouds.

Madam Wang wept uncontrollably, and Shen Zheng prayed incessantly for the protection of all the gods and Buddhas.

Half an hour ago, Zhang Zongcang led the factory guards to escort the second young master back to the mansion. The second young master, lying on a stretcher, was wrapped in gauze like a rice dumpling, and was covered in blood.

The whole family was terrified.

It should be noted that the second young master's personal health is far more important than the border war.

Even though they lost the war, the Shen family continued with their lives as usual.

However, if the second young master dies, the family's hopes will collapse, and the Shen family will soon be reduced to a minor household in the southern city.

With tears streaming down her face, the maid Pearl knelt on the bluestone bricks, raised her right hand, and solemnly said, "O Guanyin Bodhisattva who saves us from suffering, this servant is willing to give up ten years of her lifespan in exchange for the Second Young Master's eternal health."

The surrounding maids could only sigh; no one dared to utter a sarcastic remark.

There are no secrets in the Grand Mansion. Pearl is beautiful, kind-hearted, and has long legs. She is deeply trusted by the Old Madam and will become the Second Young Master's concubine sooner or later.

She was willing to give up ten years of her life for the young master's health; it wasn't an act.

This deal is a good one.

If the King of Hell is willing.

The Grand Mansion is like a large company with generous salaries and benefits, and the maids are like high-level employees who enjoy excellent treatment and a comfortable life.

But if the company goes bankrupt, the lives of workers will plummet, and sooner or later they will end up in prostitution.

.........

After a long time~

The renowned doctor from the capital, whom they had hired at great expense, finally emerged from the house, only to be immediately surrounded by a group of beautiful women.

"Miracle Doctor, how is the Second Young Master?"

"Please rest assured, ladies. Our young master is blessed with good fortune and is fine. With careful treatment, he will recover completely." The bald-headed doctor stroked his long beard, his face kind and benevolent.

Aunt Zhao asked loudly, "Is our second young master alright?"

The old Chinese medicine doctor's pupils dilated, and he gasped: "Extremely healthy."

Aunt Zhao beamed and patted her large chest: "May our ancestors bless us so that we can continue the family line."

The surrounding maids blushed, but upon reflection, Aunt Zhao's question wasn't actually absurd.

What if our equipment gets blown up?

The Shen family's sky still collapsed!

The girls, like orioles and swallows, went from tears to laughter.

The white-bearded, bald-headed doctor was filled with envy. The women in the mansion were all beautiful in their own way, and it was good to be able to talk to them like that. He hoped that this young master would occasionally fall ill in the future.

The maid Pearl burst into laughter through her tears, knelt down, and choked out, "Guanyin Bodhisattva, who grants all prayers, I will go to the temple to offer incense tomorrow."

The other maids were envious.

Thinking to myself, Pearl has really hit the jackpot. Loyalty is highly valued in this grand mansion. She might even be able to serve the second young master next month.

Happiness is inevitable.

.........

Suddenly~

The plump old woman from the gatekeeper's household came running in, panting. Standing in the courtyard, she called out to the house, "Madam, people from the palace have arrived again!"

The rules and regulations of a grand mansion are strict.

Male servants were forbidden from entering the inner quarters, but maids and servant girls were allowed to enter.

Therefore, Jiao Da's wife took on the task of relaying the message.

next second.

The old lady came out leaning on a dragon-headed cane made of rosewood, walking briskly, and happened to meet An Dehai who was walking in.

"Father-in-law, you've worked hard."

"Serving Her Majesty the Empress Dowager is no hardship. Now is not the time for formalities, Your Majesty, please take these imperial physicians in to examine our Lord Shen."

"Please~"

In the room.

A rosewood chaise lounge.

Shen Moqing was completely wrapped in gauze, but his handsome face was exposed.

Three imperial physicians took turns examining the patient carefully. After a heated discussion, the final diagnosis was:

Lord Shen sustained seven minor external injuries, but it was impossible to determine whether there were any internal injuries. He was assessed as being in relatively good health, prescribed some gentle tonics, and advised to rest in bed.

Shen Zheng's face was radiant: "Qing'er is quite healthy."

.........

"Lord Shen, you can lie down." It was An Dehai's turn. He cleared his throat. "The Empress Dowager Cixi has bestowed upon you a bottle of imperial wound medicine, a bolt of cotton gauze, a pair of ginseng roots, and a pair of jade ruyi scepters."

"Thank you, Empress Dowager."

After announcing the decree, An Dehai turned and left, feeling a pang of regret. "Why didn't that damned Dong Sang spy blow you up?"

hum~