Martial Arts Crossover: Starting as a member of the Imperial Guard, all the ladies are demons

"Your Highness! The court is in complete chaos. It may appear prosperous on the surface, but it is corrupt at its core."

"Instead of thinking about how to govern the country, the court officials are scheming against each other and fighting for power every day."

"His Majesty neither cares nor questions the matter, allowing his ministers to behave as they please."

Cai Quan cupped his hands in righteous indignation and said.

"Your Highness, I wanted to enter the court back then because I was eager to put my passion into action, but now, ten years later, I find it impossible to achieve."

"I have been able to persevere until now entirely because of you, because of your initial support, because of your grand ambition..."

"Your Highness, we implore you to come out of seclusion!"

Although Cai Quan was straightforward, it didn't mean he wasn't smart. He knew that at this time, he shouldn't hide anything.

Based on their two recent meetings, Cai Quan knew from Xiao Jingyi's demeanor that the prince from before had returned.

Thinking of his methods and his talent, Cai Quan poured out all her thoughts and grievances.

He expressed his dissatisfaction with the current court, with the officials, and even with Emperor Liang.

Shen Zhui didn't expect Cai Quan to be so bold, actually blurting out all the things she had to say in one go.

Oh my god, we're here to find out what Prince Yi is thinking, and to see if it's possible to persuade him to come out of seclusion.

Why did you just rush in like that?!

I gave advice that I should and shouldn't have said!

What if His Highness Prince Yi doesn't have this idea?

Shen Zhui was very anxious, but seeing that Cai Quan had said so.

Having come with him, he knew it was his turn next.

He immediately stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, like Lord Cai, I find the court corrupt and our ambitions cannot be realized."

"In my humble opinion, only Your Highness has the ability to cleanse the court and restore justice to it."

Hearing their words, Xiao Jingyi nodded in satisfaction.

In fact, ever since he had the ambition to seize the throne, he had been developing himself and cultivating trusted ministers.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have said those words when he met Cai Quan that day, just to tell Cai Quan that the ambitious Prince Yi had returned.

He had been thinking that even if Cai Quan and Shen Zhui wanted to follow him, they should at least wait until he revealed his intentions to Emperor Liang before returning.

Unexpectedly, it happened now.

Could it be because of the rumors about the palace?

After thinking about it, Xiao Jingyi felt that the possibility was very high.

After all, with the Crown Prince's downfall, the position of Crown Prince remains undecided. At that time, not only Prince Yu, but also the other princes will definitely be watching closely.

Whether they can actually sit on it is hard to say, but at least ambitious people will give it a try.

This...is the attraction of power to people.

It's like a team leader in a company department. The team leader was doing a good job, and no one under him said anything.

But if the team leader is dismissed, not to mention the deputy team leader, wouldn't the other team members have some thoughts?

So this is the situation for a team leader, let alone the throne.

Having figured this out, Xiao Jingyi looked at the two people who were still bowing after saying those words, and he chuckled softly.

He then stood up, walked towards them, and personally helped them up.

Then, with a solemn expression, he looked at them and said, "Shen Zhui, Cai Quan, do you know that once you choose this path, there is no turning back?"

Upon hearing this, Cai Quan's face lit up with joy, and he immediately clasped his hands in a fist and said, "If I am with His Highness Prince Yi, I will not fear any hardship!"

Shen Zhui, standing to the side, was also overjoyed and replied repeatedly, "This humble official is willing to serve His Highness Prince Yi with utmost devotion, even unto death."

Their words undoubtedly showed that they firmly stood on Xiao Jingyi's side.

"it is good."

Hearing their words, Xiao Jingyi nodded in satisfaction and reached out to pat them on the shoulder.

"I am very fortunate to have you two."

"Since you've all gone this far, I'll be frank: I want the position of Crown Prince and the throne."

This time, Xiao Jingyi completely exposed his ambition to the two of them.

Upon hearing his words, Shen Zhui and Cai Quan trembled with excitement. They bowed together and said in unison, "Your Highness, we are willing to lend you our assistance!"

From then on, the two future ministers of the Great Liang Dynasty completely submitted to Xiao Jingyi.

In addition to the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Works, which he had already controlled, now only two of the six ministries were not under his control.

Afterwards, Xiao Jingyi spoke with the two of them for a while before letting them leave.

Back at his seat, he looked at the list of the six ministries on the table, picked up his pen, and wrote the names of two people on the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Revenue.

That means the two of them are now completely on his side.

..

That afternoon.

"Who dares to trespass into the Prince's mansion? I'll take your head off!"

Suddenly, a loud shout came from outside Xiao Jingyi's study, followed by a series of muffled thuds, the sounds of a battle.

"Oh?"

"Someone broke in?"

Inside the study, Xiao Jingyi raised an eyebrow, not expecting anyone to sneak into his residence in broad daylight.

He immediately got up and walked outside, wanting to see who was so audacious.

"Your Highness, someone has broken into the manor. Please stay inside!"

Just as he opened the door, a squad of soldiers outside were already on high alert, raising their Zhuge crossbows and aiming them at the courtyard.

"It's alright. I want to see who dares to trespass into the royal palace."

Xiao Jingyi waved for the squad leader to step back and walked out of the crowd.

The next moment, he saw Dian Wei fighting against someone.

The man had a thick black beard, fierce eyebrows, sharp eyes like an eagle, and a ruddy complexion.

He wore a green robe, a gold belt, and tiger-head boots.

At this moment, he was engaged in a fierce battle with Dian Wei.

The courtyard was left in a mess after the two fought.

???

Guan Yu!?

Lord Guan?

At first glance, Xiao Jingyi guessed the identity of the newcomer; it was Guan Yu, whom he had drawn earlier.

Of course, he had never met Guan Yu, but the appearance of the person who came now was too much like Guan Yu.

He immediately shouted, "Stop!"

Dian Wei and Guan Yu, who were locked in fierce combat, exchanged a punch after hearing his words, then both took several steps back and stopped fighting.

Seeing this, Xiao Jingyi stepped forward and asked Guan Yu, "Are you Guan Yu?"

"My lord, this is a tricky one, but rest assured, even if I die today, I will take him down!"

Seeing Xiao Jingyi approach, Dian Wei stretched his arms and said earnestly.

"What do you mean 'die'? I'm asking you a question. Stay put."

"Oh, I see."

Dian Wei shrank back and stood obediently beside him, but looked at Guan Yu with a wary expression.

He will definitely take action if there is any unusual movement from them.

At the same time, Guan Yu looked at Xiao Jingyi, immediately stood up and walked up to him: "My lord, Guan Yu has come to pledge allegiance!"

"Hmm, is the murder case resolved?"

"My lord, thanks to your intervention in saving me, I came to the capital without delay after learning your identity, hoping to do my part for you."

According to the system's arrangement, Guan Yu killed some powerful figures in Binzhou a few months ago because of the case of the Duke of Qing's encroachment on land.

As a result, he was blackmailed by the local authorities who used the names of his family members, leaving him no choice but to be captured and imprisoned.

At that time, a distant relative of Guan Yu was working in the Prince's mansion. In order to save Guan Yu, he came to Xiao Jingyi to plead for mercy.

Xiao Jingyi immediately agreed.

He remembered this incident, but he never expected that it was Guan Yu who was saved.

Seeing Guan Yu kneeling on one knee, Xiao Jingyi slowly nodded, stepped forward and helped him up: "I am very pleased that you have this intention, but I don't know why you climbed over the wall to get in?"

“My lord, I was worried that my criminal status would implicate you if I were recognized, so I took this action. Please punish me.”

Guan Yu replied.

"Hehe, I see." (Manor's)

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingyi chuckled softly, understanding Guan Yu's concerns.

However, he quickly took his hand and led him into the study: "You've come at the right time. I have a task for you to do."

"Your lord commands, and your subordinates dare not disobey."

Everyone present was greatly surprised to see Xiao Jingyi and Guan Yu walking towards the study.

No, this is the prince's man?!

Dian Wei, however, felt a little jealous: "Why didn't the prince hold my hand and show me such enthusiasm when I first came here?"

"What makes me inferior to him?"

But Dian Wei dared not ask this question openly, for fear of getting kicked if he did.

At this moment, Xiao Jingyi, who had just reached the door, suddenly remembered something and glanced at everyone.

Dian Wei trembled, a sense of panic creeping into his heart.

No way, could they have overheard us?

"Do not spread this word today, understand?"

"understand!"

"Ah."

Seeing everyone respond, Xiao Jingyi nodded and then looked at Dian Wei: "Dian Wei, come in too. I have something to tell you."

Dian Wei, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, immediately felt his heart sink again.

He thought that Xiao Jingyi had overheard what he said and was going to teach him a lesson.

He immediately said with a mournful face, "Your Highness, can I not go in, Jun?"

"Want to get kicked?"

Upon hearing this, Dian Wei immediately seemed to have triggered some muscle memory and hurriedly stepped forward: "Go in, why wouldn't I go in? Your Highness was just joking."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingyi glanced at him.

What's this idiot up to now?

Without giving it much thought, he immediately said, "Then come in."

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"Yes!"

Despite his trepidation, Dian Wei followed Xiao Jingyi into the study.

Dian Wei, after entering, stood side by side with Guan Yu, looking at Xiao Jingyi ahead, awaiting his instructions.