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

terrible!

terrible!

How did he know that?!

How could you know so much!

At this moment, Qin Banruo was completely at a loss. Although she was the manager of Hongxiuzhao, she was also Princess Xuanji's apprentice.

But at the end of the day, she is still a woman.

The Xiao Jingyi before her was far more powerful than she had imagined.

For a moment, she retreated to the corner of the wall, as if only there could she feel safe.

On the other hand, Xiao Jingyi watched her reaction with satisfaction.

The more flustered Qin Banruo became, the more excited he naturally became.

Of course, this means nothing more than that.

The main problem is that when a person is flustered, they are particularly easy to be led by the nose.

When your mind is in turmoil, everything else falls into chaos.

Xiao Jingyi slowly walked forward, and with each step he took, Qin Banruo felt the pressure increase.

When he stopped in front of her, Xiao Jingyi put his hands behind his back and looked at her: "Qin Banruo, you are a smart woman, and you must know your own situation."

"You know better than anyone what you will face if you refuse my request in this situation."

“As a woman, you are more likely to understand how terrible the consequences of being interrogated can be.”

"I will ask you one last time, will you agree or not?"

After he finished speaking, Xiao Jingyi stopped talking and just stared at Qin Banruo.

As he stared at her like that, Qin Banruo broke out in a cold sweat, and as if she couldn't bear his gaze, she gradually lowered her head.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Qin Banruo still didn't speak.

Seeing this, Xiao Jingyi chuckled and said, "It seems you won't agree. Fine, I'll grant your wish."

As he spoke, he turned to leave.

"and many more!"

Qin Banruo suddenly called out to him, perhaps she had come to a realization, or perhaps she was impressed by Xiao Jingyi.

She asked, "May I ask what Your Highness needs me to do?"

"You have no right to ask me questions until you agree."

"I...."

She wanted to say something after hearing this, but when she saw Xiao Jingyi's eyes, she swallowed back what she was about to say.

As if deflated, he said, "Please give your orders, Prince Yi."

Finally, she agreed.

Because no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't think of a way to protect herself.

It's better to compromise now than to be tortured and then compromise.

Hearing her reply, Xiao Jingyi clapped his hands in satisfaction: "Not bad, not bad, that's more like it. As the old saying goes, 'A wise man submits to circumstances.'"

"Qin Banruo, you made the right decision."

Qin Banruo smiled bitterly: "Prince Yi is so powerful, it would be unreasonable for me to be ungrateful."

"Ah."

Seeing this, Xiao Jingyi didn't waste any words, but looked at Qin Banruo: "Actually, this matter is very simple. I know that you have planted spies among many ministers."

"Therefore, I want you to employ them to uncover the secrets of the civil and military officials."

"Including but not limited to all evidence of their embezzlement, cover-up, collusion, etc., and then hand it over to me."

"If you do well, I will reward you handsomely."

!!!

What is Prince Yi trying to do?!

Upon hearing this arrangement, Qin Banruo was greatly alarmed.

She never expected that Xiao Jingyi would set his sights on the officials.

Suddenly, it was as if she had figured it out.

Prince Yi is using the officials to control the government!

hiss!

He wants the throne!

Aside from this, Qin Banruo didn't know why Xiao Jingyi was going to such lengths.

If Xiao Jingyi knew what she was thinking, he would definitely praise her for guessing correctly.

That's right, he wanted to take down Qin Banruo because he had her pawns planted in various places, so that they could gather evidence to manipulate the officials for him.

Although he could also look up these things, compared to Qin Banruo, there were readily available people here.

He likes convenience.

Having figured all this out, Qin Banruo looked at Xiao Jingyi in surprise, but after meeting his gaze, she immediately looked away.

But he still replied, "We dare not disobey the orders of Prince Yi."

Satisfied with her answer, Xiao Jingyi nodded and left without looking back.

He didn't care what Qin Banruo did next.

All he wanted was a result.

Watching his departing figure, Qin Banruo said with lingering fear, "I originally thought that the Crown Prince was Prince Yu's biggest rival, but now it seems that with Prince Yi's emergence, who can compete with him?"

At the same time, she couldn't help but feel a huge sense of disappointment.

All those years of planning have come to a complete failure.

..

At the same time, Mao Xiang followed Xiao Jingyi out.

Throughout the journey, Mao Xiang hesitated to speak.

Noticing his expression, Xiao Jingyi immediately turned to look at him and said, "Speak up. You've been wanting to say something but not saying it the whole way. It's driving me crazy."

Upon receiving his signal, Mao Xiang then said, "My lord, why go through all this trouble? If you wish to control the officials, simply have me take action."

"I will definitely teach them a lesson. Those who don't obey will be punished by my subordinate."

“…”

Damn it, what a brute!

Hopeless.

Xiao Jingyi looked at Mao Xiang speechlessly: "What, you're going to kill those who don't submit?"

"All you do is take action. You need to understand that thinking is far more effective than just doing."

009 Wanwan, is your nose shaped like a dog's?

After being scolded by Xiao Jingyi, Mao Xiang immediately lowered his head.

Alas, our lord is good in every way, except that he is too cautious.

If you want the throne of Liang, why don't you just let us brothers storm the palace?

Registering as emperor and killing anyone who disagrees couldn't be easier.

In fact, Mao Xiang was just worried about Xiao Jingyi.

After all this time, Xiao Jingyi finally decided he wanted that position.

As a subordinate, Mao Xiang naturally hoped to use his abilities to promote him.

Moreover, he was worried about one thing: that one day Xiao Jingyi might lose interest in the throne.

He might not know about Mao Xiang, but he knew about Xiao Jingyi.

It's entirely possible that one day he might lose interest.

That's why he was so eager to achieve quick results and wanted to solidify his position first.

Once you sit on the throne, you can't possibly say that the position isn't fun and then want to step down, right?

The two then walked out of the dungeon. Before leaving, Xiao Jingyi looked at Mao Xiang and said, "Mao Xiang, I know you're anxious, but these things can't be rushed."

"If I am going to fight for the throne, then I will fight for it openly and honestly. Taking the throne by force is the worst possible strategy."

"Besides, I'm waiting for a favorable wind. Once the wind rises, everything will fall into place."

"Do you understand?"

Although he didn't know what Mao Xiang was in such a hurry for, Xiao Jingyi still patiently explained it to him.

To be honest, using force to suppress is indeed the simplest method, but it is not the most effective.

After all, in this era, everything must be done with a moral high ground in mind.

And surely we can't kill everyone who disagrees?

What kind of emperor was he back then? A lone emperor?

These are all things to consider.

Upon hearing this, Mao Xiang nodded respectfully: "Yes, my lord, I understand."

"You understand? I think all you have in your head is recklessness."

After a lighthearted remark, Xiao Jingyi said in a deep voice, "Mao Xiang, keep an eye on Qin Banruo this time, as she's working for me."

"Also, after things are settled with her, you take the evidence and let me select someone. Once I've chosen someone, you can then make contact with them."

"In short, those who obey the king prosper, and those who defy the king perish."

Upon hearing this, Mao Xiang's expression changed slightly, then he nodded emphatically and replied, "Your subordinate obeys."

"Do a good job. I have high hopes for you. After I ascend the throne, the Embroidered Uniform Guard will replace the Suspended Mirror Bureau."

After patting Mao Xiang on the shoulder and offering some encouragement, Xiao Jingyi left.

"My lord... you think so highly of me...."

Mao Xiang knew that the Suspended Mirror Bureau was located in Daliang, and that it held a position of power over the Daliang Emperor.

Now that Xiao Jingyi has promised that the Embroidered Uniform Guard will be the next Suspended Mirror Bureau, he only feels the trust and importance placed on him.

Mao Xiang bowed again to Xiao Jingyi's back, excitedly, and only got up and went back to the dungeon after Xiao Jingyi left the courtyard.

"This Mao Xiang..."

After leaving, thinking about Mao Xiang's personality, Xiao Jingyi shook his head and chuckled.

"It seems that the Mao Xiang I selected, although he has the strength of the historical commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, still needs to hone his brain. This kind of brain won't last more than three episodes in the officialdom."

"Husband~"

"So you've been here all along! I've been looking for you for so long."

Just then, a mischievous voice rang out, tinged with a hint of coquettishness.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Jingyi immediately turned his head to look.

Suddenly, a woman wearing a pure white dress, with a slender figure, long hair reaching her waist, bright and kind eyes, and an otherworldly beauty, came running towards them.

She was barefoot, with a bell tied to her leg.

With each step taken, a pleasant tinkling sound would be emitted.

And she was one of Xiao Jingyi's concubines, Su Wanwan.

Su Wanwan threw herself into Xiao Jingyi's arms, resting her head on his chest, one arm around him, the other drawing circles on his chest.