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

Did we end up arguing about feelings only to find ourselves empty-handed?

Although they were inwardly complaining, none of them dared to provoke Emperor Liang in the face of his unquestionable tone, and could only silently agree.

Shen Zhui, who was promoted, stood there blankly.

"I...I got promoted?"

"Could it be that His Majesty appreciates me?"

"No... could it be...?"

At this moment, recalling his recent trip with Cai Quan to surrender, Shen Zhui understood.

Although he didn't know exactly how Xiao Jingyi did it, he must have used some tricks to snatch this piece of fat meat from the Crown Prince and Prince Yu.

His Highness Prince Yi's methods are as unfathomable as ever.

Despite his thoughts, Shen Zhui immediately stepped forward and loudly thanked Emperor Liang.

But in his heart he was thanking Xiao Jingyi: "Thank you, Your Highness Prince Yi."

At the same time, Yongye immediately relayed the news of Shen Zhui's promotion to Xiao Jingyi.

"The plan was fine, and Shen Zhui succeeded."

Looking at the message in his hand, Xiao Jingyi began to speak, because this meant that he had obtained three of the six departments.

"Well done, Yongye. How's the Xuan-character number 187 that I asked you to contact?"

"Reporting to my lord, we have successfully made contact. The other party is aware of the task you assigned and has indicated that they will handle the matter within the next few days."

"Alright, if he succeeds, the Crown Prince will be deposed even if he's not already!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingyi's face revealed a faint smile.

Then he noticed that Yongye was staring at him, and asked in confusion, "Yongye, is there something on my face?"

Upon hearing his words, Yongye immediately lowered his head.

"My lord, I have been rude. Please forgive me."

"It's alright."

Xiao Jingyi was naturally not angry about this. Instead, he asked with some curiosity, "Yongye, I'm asking you, what were you looking at just now?"

"My lord, I am examining your injuries."

Yongye replied respectfully.

"Injuries?"

Xiao Jingyi chuckled and said, "I am perfectly healthy, there is no injury at all."

"My lord, there are several red marks on your neck."

To prove he wasn't lying, Yongye immediately and directly stated the injuries he had seen.

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!!!

Depend on!

This must have been left by Xin'er last night; she's been clinging to me like an octopus, sucking on my neck.

So that's where I was waiting.

Xiao Jingyi coughed lightly, then turned up his collar to cover the marks.

After all, he was a prince, and it wouldn't be good if others saw him like that.

However, remembering that Yongye was still here, he coughed lightly:

"Cough cough, this is a minor injury. I am fine now. Yongye, you may go down now. After we have settled things with the Crown Prince, we will bring back Xuanzi No. 187."

"I promised him that once he completed this task, I would let him return to a normal life, and you would arrange a safe position for him at that time."

Upon hearing his instructions, Yongye immediately nodded: "Yes, I understand. I will go and make the arrangements now."

"Um..."

Watching Yongye leave, Xiao Jingyi touched his neck and said fiercely, "Xin'er, you little brat, just you wait. Tonight, no matter how much you beg for mercy, I won't let you go!"

"We must respond with heavy artillery!"

"Ah!"

Who is it that's talking about me?

In the room, Yu Wuxin sneezed, and without thinking much about it, she said to the group of sisters in front of her, "Come on, don't just stand there, let's play cards."

"Three of Bamboo, little bear, don't tell me you can't win. I've figured out your hand."

"Okay, Sister Xin, I've lost."

.....

Over the next few days, Kyoto finally quieted down.

Shen Zhui, on the other hand, has been very busy these past few days. As the newly appointed Minister of Revenue, he is neither a member of the Crown Prince nor Prince Yu's faction, so many people have come to win him over.

Shen Zhui naturally refused their attempts to win him over.

Because he is already Xiao Jingyi's man, he no longer looks down on either the Crown Prince or Prince Yu.

At the same time, the first thing he did upon assuming the post of Minister of Revenue was to audit the Ministry of Revenue's accounts over the years.

For a moment, many people felt a tightness in their anus.

Chapter 058 The Crown Prince, Cornered, and Xiao Jingyi's Scheme (Bonus Chapter for First 100 Subscriptions, Please Subscribe, Please Do Everything)

The Eastern Palace.

At that moment, a middle-aged man hurried along, his face showing great panic.

He was from the family behind the Crown Prince, the family of Consort Yue, and his name was Yue Banshan.

He was the current Crown Prince's maternal uncle, so all the guards and maids of the Eastern Palace bowed and greeted him when they saw him.

"Quickly, where is His Highness the Crown Prince?"

At this moment, the middle-aged man saw the eunuch beside the crown prince, grabbed his collar, and hurriedly asked him a question.

"Lord of Yue, you've arrived."

"Quickly! Return to my post! Where has the Crown Prince gone? I have an extremely urgent matter to discuss with him!"

Hearing his words and seeing his ferocious appearance...

The eunuch was terrified, but he suppressed his panic and pointed to the main hall ahead: "The Crown Prince is in the main hall, reading a book."

"Reading?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Banshan frowned, glanced at the palace, and heard the decadent music coming from inside.

He glanced at the eunuch again and said with an unfriendly expression, "In my opinion, reading books is just an excuse; watching the dance is the real purpose."

"Your Excellency, this old servant...this old servant..."

"Go away."

Before the eunuch could finish speaking, Yue Banshan angrily threw him aside and headed straight for the palace.

He kicked the door open.

"Bang!"

His sudden visit caused the crowd, who had been playing music and having fun, to stop.

The prince paused, holding his wine cup, and his pupils contracted when he saw who it was.

"uncle."

The crown prince, looking like a child caught red-handed, quickly put down his wine cup and whispered to the crowd, "Step back, step back now!"

Upon hearing his words and seeing his slightly somber expression, the dancers dared not linger and left with their heads bowed.

After everyone had left, the Crown Prince hurriedly stepped forward with a smile: "Uncle, what brings you here?"

The Crown Prince still held his maternal uncle, who was born out of wedlock, in high esteem.

Although his official position in the imperial court was not high, it was he who conspired with his mother to put himself on the throne when Prince Qi fell from power.

Therefore, deep down, the Crown Prince listened to his uncle very much.

"Your Highness, His Majesty has ordered you to remain in the Eastern Palace. Is this how you intend to confine yourself?"

Once everyone was alone, Yue Banshan spoke to the Crown Prince with a pained expression.

Pointing at the food and drink in the main hall, he was furious.

Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince lowered his head but did not refute it.

"Alright, the reason I've come to see you today is because I have something very important to discuss with you."

"This matter cannot be lost. If we fail, not only you, but also me, the Yue family, and your mother will all suffer!"

Yue Banshan said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince's lingering effects of the alcohol vanished instantly, and his expression changed: "Uncle, has something bad happened?"

"But Prince Yu attacked you?!"

"How could he possibly have the guts to attack you?"

Hearing the Crown Prince's words, Yue Banshan sighed: "Of course it's not Prince Yu. He doesn't have the guts. It's just that he's been in high spirits lately because you were punished."

The Crown Prince was disheartened when he realized it wasn't Prince Yu.

He couldn't think of anyone in the current imperial court who would dare to harm them.

He asked doubtfully, "Uncle, since it's not Prince Yu, it shouldn't be a big problem, right?"

"Are you alright?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Banshan chuckled. He realized that the Crown Prince was truly incompetent. Despite the current state of affairs, he was still able to remain calm and composed.

He said in a deep voice, "This time the problem is much bigger. Do you know the newly appointed Minister of Revenue, Shen Zhui?"

The Crown Prince nodded; he knew Shen Zhui.

Previously, he and Prince Yu had competed for the vacant position of Minister of Revenue, but unfortunately, this person took it.

"Uncle, does Shen Zhui have the audacity to attack us?"

Although the Crown Prince has not left the palace these days, he still knows a lot about what is happening in the court, and naturally knows some of Shen Zhui's background.

Therefore, in his view, Shen Zhui had absolutely no reason to take action against him.

Moreover, he wasn't even one of Prince Yu's men.

"Yes, you think Shen Zhui wouldn't dare, and I also think Shen Zhui wouldn't dare."

"But do you know what the first thing he did after taking office was?"

Yue Banshan said in a deep voice.

"Uncle, I really don't know this. Please enlighten me, Uncle."

At this moment, the Crown Prince's heart also became somewhat heavy, as the Ministry of Revenue had cleaned up a lot of messes for him over the years.

Even if the accounts are all settled, anyone with a discerning eye can tell that there is a big problem with the accounts.

This is a huge problem!

"He's auditing the accounts, auditing the accounts from the past few years!"

Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince stood frozen in place, his eyes filled with panic: "No, Uncle, no! We absolutely cannot let him investigate further, otherwise..."

"If my father finds out, my position as crown prince will be..."

If he had been scolded or punished before, the Crown Prince really wouldn't have felt there was anything to be afraid of; he would have just considered it as his father being angry for a moment.

But the Crown Prince knew that if the matter of the accounts were exposed...

His time as crown prince has come to an end.

“I know he can’t investigate, but for some reason, Shen Zhui has already started investigating, and I believe he has already discovered the problem with our ledgers.”