After swapping bodies with the princess, this prince slaughtered his way through the court and becam

Empress Zhang found Wei Xinyan's appearance today rather strange.

In her mind, Wei Xinyan had always been bold and outgoing.

To be even more precise, her personality is somewhat similar to Ren Jingxing's today.

Why are you suddenly so reserved and demure today?

Could it be that she was shy because she saw Ren Jingxing?

"Xinyan, have you found a man you've taken a fancy to in the palace all these years?"

Wei Xinyan's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly replied:

"Your Majesty, I have lived in the palace for a long time and do not know any other men!"

Having a favorite man in the imperial harem is a major taboo.

Empress Zhang shook her head and sighed.

Why has Wei Xinyan become like the other princesses?

Empress Zhang pondered for a moment before speaking:

"Xinyan, you are too impulsive and your behavior is too wild."

If she were to marry into the Xuanwei Marquis's household in the future, it would surely bring disaster upon her.

Wei Xinyan remained silent.

How could her personality be so unconventional? Empress Zhang was actually referring to Ren Jingxing.

Empress Zhang continued:

"Marquis Ren's strength should not be underestimated, nor is he as weak as outsiders think."

If it weren't a coincidence, it's unlikely that anyone in the entire Wei Dynasty would have obtained that letter.

Wei Xinyan didn't speak. For some reason, she felt that Ren Jingxing had obtained the letter.

Just like that jade pendant from back then.

Empress Zhang continued:

"Starting tomorrow, you'll be working at the Shanggong Bureau. There's a lot of work there, and you'll meet a lot of people. You'll get to know your patience better."

Wei Xinyan pursed her lips and nodded. Judging from the Empress's words, this was preparation for her to marry into the Xuanwei Marquis's mansion.

If that's the case, she's willing to go!

The Shanggong Bureau and the Shanggong Bureau are different.

The Shanggong Bureau that Empress Zhang mentioned this time was in charge of the needlework and finances of the inner palace.

Her main duties included overseeing needlework courses, tailoring court costumes, and managing precious jewels, money, and silk.

It can be said that the Shanggong Bureau was the financial steward of the imperial harem.

Entering the Shanggong Bureau meant that he had already gained real power in the inner palace.

However, this is also a significant test for Wei Xinyan, who is timid by nature.

Because controlling money often means conflict and disputes.

After Wei Xinyan left, Empress Zhang looked at Emperor Wei with a worried expression:

"Your Majesty, the Chief of the Palace Guard is the son of the Marquis of Guangping."

The Marquis of Guangping and the Marquis of Xuanwei have a long-standing feud, and the Marquis of Guangping's heir has a violent temper.

"Won't putting Ren Jingxing in the inner palace cause any trouble?"

Emperor Wei smiled and shook his head, then pulled Empress Zhang into his arms.

"That's actually a good thing."

It's not good that the inner palace guards are united; they're practically becoming the private army of Guangping Prefecture now.

Humanity's imperial system has been too comfortable for too long, and many people's fighting ability has declined too much.

Gao Shanjin, a commander, couldn't even defeat a spoiled brat!

"Hmph, this is outrageous. It's time to stir things up."

"You want the heir of the Marquis of Xuanwei to wrest power back from the heir of the Marquis of Guangning?"

"Whether we can seize it or not is irrelevant; the main issue is that the Imperial Guards of the Palace Guard have been too complacent lately."

……

Before Ren Jingxing had even left the palace, the "Empress's Making Record" was already making waves.

The Making of an Empress

[Owner: Ren Jingxing]

[Raising an Empress: Wei Xinyan, the Fourteenth Princess of the Great Wei Dynasty]

[Currently in a soul recovery state, with nine days and five hours remaining for the soul exchange.]

【…】

[Current Status: Wei Xinyan has obtained the title of "Filial Piety Princess"]

[Progress of Political Participation: Palace School, has received approval from the Minister of Works, an extra step in the process, and has already started working in the Bureau of Imperial Works!]

[Military Progress:]

I. We are preparing to build the first private rebel army. Once completed, rewards will be issued!

II. Successfully infiltrated the Imperial Guard's Palace Guard Command!

[Current Items: The inventory ledger discarded by Zhu Xin, and the lawsuit against Zhao Cheng!]

[Important clue: Fake accounts exist within the Shanggong Bureau; internal conflicts exist within the Inner Palace Guard]

What does it mean to successfully infiltrate the Imperial Guard?

Ren Jingxing couldn't help but complain inwardly, it seemed that he not only had to rebel, but also stage a treasonous act.

Ren Jingxing was slightly puzzled by the changes in "The Making of an Empress," but he roughly understood what had happened.

It should be that Wei Xinyan was assigned to work at the Shanggong Bureau by the Empress, and Wei Xinyan was required to work at the Imperial Guard.

This Shanggong Bureau doesn't seem to be that simple either.

There are even fake accounts inside; I wonder if Wei Xinyan can handle them.

Ren Jingxing then turned his attention to the second item.

The lawsuit filed against Zhao Cheng?

Who is Zhao Cheng?

Ren Jingxing asked his father, who was standing next to him.

Ren Bing frowned, then suddenly shook his head, looking as if he had just realized something:

"So that's what His Majesty was planning..."

"...So, Father, who is Zhao Cheng?"

Ren Bing did not answer directly, but instead asked in return:

"Jingxing, do you still remember Marquis Guangping?"

"The Marquis of Guangping?"

The Marquis of Guangping and the Marquis of Xuanwei had a long-standing feud, and could even be described as arch-enemies.

As early as the founding of the Great Wei Dynasty, the two old marquises had a falling out.

Marquis Xuanwei believed that Marquis Guangping wanted to lure him into the Hu army and kill him.

Marquis Guangping believed that Marquis Xuanwei had delayed the battle due to disregard for the overall situation, thus damaging his military achievements.

The discord between the two lords has continued from the early days of the nation's founding to the present day.

However, each generation of Marquis Xuanwei was less capable than the last, while Marquis Guangping remained in charge of the Imperial Guards.

It could even be said that the successive Guangping Marquises played a crucial role in the rapid expulsion of Xuanwei Marquis from the court after his gradual decline.

"Zhao Cheng is now the heir apparent of the Marquis of Guangping."

His Majesty has assigned you to serve as a guard in the inner palace. He probably wants you to test your skills against Zhao Cheng.

Ren Jing frowned.

He originally thought that His Majesty only valued his martial prowess, and given what happened today, the prince was in the wrong.

So he was given a position in the Imperial Guard, and he could also receive a salary.

So, they actually needed to engage in a magical duel?

Is His Majesty already dissatisfied with the Marquis of Guangping?

Ren Jingxing glanced at the "Empress's Development Record" and smiled slightly.

Let them fight. He has a cheat code, but what does Zhao Cheng have?

When Ren Jingxing returned home, his mother, Madam Li, was in the mansion, her eyes red with worry.

Shen Shumin also accompanied Li Shi with a look of self-reproach.

For Shen Shumin, Ren Jingxing clashed with the prince in order to save her.

If anything happens to Ren Jingxing, she is willing to spend her whole life to repay him!

At this moment, a maid suddenly rushed into the backyard and shouted:

"Madam! Young Master is back! Young Master is back!"

Li and Shen Shumin immediately stood up, their faces filled with worry, and said:

"Where is the master? Has the master returned?"

The maid nodded vigorously:

"They're back! The master and the young master have returned together!"

As soon as Ren Bing stepped into the Marquis's residence, Madam Li, accompanied by Shen Shumin, went to greet him:

"Master, is Jingxing alright?"

Lady Li's biggest worry was whether the emperor would disqualify her son from taking the imperial examinations.

Ren Bing shook his head:

"What could be wrong?"

It's not that we're wrong, it's that Marquis Xuanping and the Liu family are wrong.

Jingxing was not only not punished, but was also granted an official position in the Imperial Guard by His Majesty.

"I'm going to be on duty at the Palace Guard tomorrow!"

Madam Li was immediately taken aback:

"The Palace Guard? Doesn't that mean Jingxing's monthly salary is already higher than the Master's?"

Ren Bing's face immediately darkened.