Knowing the reason behind this, Shen Qingwan made a new plan in her heart. Xiao Shushen saved the life of the emperor. With the emperor's personality, this favor of saving his life must be unforgettable. Therefore, it would be difficult for Fu Yuheng to obtain justice for the sake of the Empress.
Since the empress had already bought someone to assassinate her and also framed the Consort De, she must have felt that they were in the way and couldn't let their lives go. Thinking about it, Shen Qingwan's gaze turned cold. Although she did not have much desire for power and status, and did not want to risk her life, but if there were people who did not see her as alive, she would not let them have it.
The empress had already done what she had said on the surface, and the emperor had also hastily revealed his intentions. If she wanted to live through the empress's tactics and win against her, she'd have to think things over carefully.
On the other side, Fu Huaiyu put down the matter that he was not in a rush to do. Although it was a bit dangerous to travel alone, there were still a lot less things to worry about. Furthermore, Fu Huaiyu often went south, so he knew this route much better than most people. Naturally, he avoided the area where accidents often occurred, and walked through the bustling streets. Before long, he arrived at the courtyard he had set up in Jiangnan.
The yard was not in his name, but was in the property of one of his trusted subordinates. This was the signal that he and his subordinate Jiang Li had set for him. If an outsider did not knock on the door according to this pattern, the person who came out to meet this guest was not his elites that he had groomed but their butler.
A moment later, the door opened softly.
"Long time no see, Jiang Li." Fu Huaiyu smiled slightly as he looked at the swordsman dressed in black who walked out. Jiang Li was a swordsman that he had personally trained himself, he had a steady personality and was good at leading soldiers to practice martial arts, so he had arranged all the hidden guards that he had trained himself to be under his command here.
"Your Royal Highness, you've come." Jiang Li cupped his fists in greeting, but he was not surprised to see Fu Huaiyu, he only greeted him calmly and invited him in, then peeked his head out to look, to make sure that no one was around to close the courtyard door.
"Your Highness, please come in." I've just called everyone to wait in the drawing room for Your Highness. " Jiang Li's words carried the tenacity of a martial artist, but because of his delicate and pretty appearance, he carried a trace of a scholar's aura, which unexpectedly sounded very nice to hear.
Fu Huaiyu followed him into the guest room in the courtyard. He saw 20 odd men wearing black tights standing in the same posture, their eyes were filled with determination and killing intent. It was obvious that they were not to be trifled with.
Fu Huaiyu nodded in satisfaction and asked Jiang Li: "How's their training progress recently?"
"Reporting to Your Highness, the training was done according to plan. These people are all elites carefully selected. The training effect is better than expected, there is no problem." Jiang Li said.
"En," Fu Huaiyu was very satisfied as he patted Jiang Li's shoulders and said, "I've been really busy recently, you manage everything here by yourself. It's been hard on you."
"I am deeply honored to be able to work for you, your highness. I do not find it difficult at all." Jiang Li said firmly. It was Fu Huaiyu who saved him from the abyss of suffering, provided him with food to eat, even taught him martial arts, let him lead the dark guards. Everything he had today was given to him by Fu Huaiyu, he would not refuse even if it meant going up the mountain of blades or down the sea of fire.
Fu Huaiyu was very clear about this sword artist's character, and did not bother to be courteous with him, he only smiled at him, then spoke to the rest: "Go and do what you need to do, Jiang Li will stay behind to report to me about the situation."
The rest of the twenty over people cupped their fists and bowed, then disappeared from the room in a flash. Their movements were extremely clean, and Fu Huaiyu couldn't help but view them with more respect.
"Jiang Li, how's the situation here? Are there any spies asking about it?"
"Reporting to your highness, all the nearby houses have people assigned. According to our observations, no one has come to investigate." Jiang Li replied.
"Sure." Continue to disguise yourself, and do not divulge your whereabouts. What about the one hundred thousand elite soldiers who were secretly trained? "
"He is in good condition, although he can go to war. The places that the Prince has provided are well hidden and undisturbed. "
Fu Huaiyu was extremely satisfied. After he said a few more things, he said, "This time, I will stay here for a few days. You can make the arrangements, and this king will review the results of his training."
"Yes."
At the same time, a few of General Shen's subordinates came to the place where the high-ranking military officials were recuperating. The leader was Mu Chang, and he was extremely loyal to the General Shen.
"It is an important place in the army. No one is allowed to enter." Two guards at the door raised their swords to block them.
We are the subordinates of the General Shen. Previously, the General Shen was poisoned and the war had not been resolved, so we have no time to split up. Mu Chang stopped the other few people who wanted to go up and argue, and said politely to the two guards.
One of them said: "There is an order above to have those from the General Shen's army come to visit General Shen. As long as they can take out something to prove their identity, they will be allowed to pass."
Mu Chang smiled gratefully at them, and indicated for the others to take out their military badges, along with his own piece, he handed it over to the guards. After the two carefully checked if it was real or fake, they let them in, and even thoughtfully brought them to General Shen.
After thanking the person who led the way, they knocked on the door and entered after waiting for a reply.
Seeing General Shen, who was previously majestic on the battlefield, now bedridden with pain, the few of them could not help but have their eyes turn red.
"General." A few people shouted.
"Heh, the few of you have come to see me. My movements are too slow, so I won't get up. You can sit as you wish." Seeing them, General Shen was actually very happy.
General Shen exchanged greetings with the few of them, then asked about the current situation of the army, after understanding the situation slightly, he nodded his head and did not speak anymore.
The other few understood what was going on and retreated outside the door to wait, leaving the place for Mu Chang and General Shen.
The General Shen sat up a little as he placed his hand on Mu Chang's shoulder with great effort, and said: "Mu Chang, why are you so skinny now? It would not be good if the soldiers were too thin and lacked the strength. Sigh, it's my fault as well. For the army to place so much pressure on you all, I guess you all must be very tired. "
"General, it is my duty to be a soldier to share in the affairs of the army. Moreover, what our subordinates have done, how can it be compared to what the General Shen has done in the army. It's just that General, it's not complete without you in the barracks. The soldiers are all waiting for you. When you get back, you can continue to be our general. " Mu Chang held onto General Shen's hand, looking at him with determination and reluctance.
General Shen was very touched, but he could only sigh, not responding to his words for a while.