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The capital had long since been under martial law. No matter who entered or left the capital, they would be under strict scrutiny. At the same time, the imperial guards and the patrolling division were already searching every nook and cranny of the capital. These were all orders from the emperor, all for the sake of capturing the Cloud Gale Lotus. Following the disappearance of the Cloud Lotus, the military medallions of the imperial guards had also disappeared without a trace. Of course, no one admitted to having seen the military medallion before.

The Crown Prince naturally wouldn't admit it. He had seen some sort of weapon talisman, but in reality, he had never seen one. However, this answer wasn't something the Emperor wanted, so it was impossible for him to obtain the Emperor's trust.

The empress had gone to Prince Jingyuan's estate, but the emperor had summoned Yun Zhao to enter the palace once more.

The emperor was sitting on a chair, and his expression didn't look bad. Yun Zhao saw that Tie Gangying was also in the royal study.

On the way to the imperial palace, the Emperor had sent people to call him over and had a private conversation with him. He had given him a lot of pointers. These pointers were simply a reminder to him that he was one of the commanders of the imperial guards, a general of the Tianyuan Kingdom, and an official of the emperor. The Marquis' Mansion had already been defeated. Yun Fei's injuries were too severe, and Yun Chengfeng was not skilled at it. There was only one princess left, and she would be married into the royal family soon.

He'd reminded Yun Zhao's men and let him think these words through. Only by remaining loyal to the emperor would he be able to keep his position of commander and have a bright future.

Yun Zhao wasn't surprised by these words. The last time he'd been summoned by the emperor, the emperor had already given him a few subtle hints. Of course, he was cooperative in expressing his loyalty to the Emperor. However, it seemed that the loyalty he displayed last time wasn't enough for the emperor. This time, he was definitely going to test him and ask him to do something to show his loyalty to the emperor through his actions.

These were all within the duke's expectations and also within his deductions.

"Yun Zhao, although you're the leader of the personal guard, don't forget that this commander was given to you by me and that you're my subject."

"Yes, this humble subject is the emperor's subject."

The emperor's gentleness exuded majesty. "Yun Zhao, you're young and have great accomplishments. You shouldn't disappoint your great future."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I await Your Majesty's orders, and am willing to serve Your Majesty like a dog on horseback!"

The emperor was rather satisfied with Yun Zhao's attitude. "The Flying Peak was originally my official, but unfortunately for him now …" I hereby bestow upon Yun Chengfeng the title of son of the ruler of the imperial guards, that he may temporarily take over the post of commander-in-chief of the imperial guards. Tie Gang Ying, Yun Zhao, you are both commanders of the royal guards. You need to do your best to assist Yun Chengfeng. "

"Understood."

Yun Zhao and Tie Gangying bowed in agreement without even looking at each other.

"The two of you will immediately follow Yun Chengfeng to inspect the imperial guards and pass on my orders to pacify their morale." If anyone dared to disobey the decree, it would be a heinous crime; they would be killed without mercy! "

At this moment, the Emperor's tone was filled with a murderous intent.

The two of them knelt down, "This humble subject obeys the decree!"

"Go."

The two of them retreated after kowtowing. Seeing that Yun Chengfeng was a little distracted and waiting outside the imperial study, Yun Zhao stepped forward and cupped his fists, "Your Highness, please."

Tie Gangying clasped his fists and followed Yun Zhao's lead, "Your Highness, please."

Neither of them used the title of "marshal" because in his heart, only Yun Zhao was the only marshal, the true marshal, of the royal guards, who stood at the peak of the mountain. Tie Gangying didn't call him that, as he shared the same thoughts as Yun Zhao, it was also in accordance with his wishes.

Yun Chengfeng did not notice the flippancy in the address as he left the palace in panic. He had wanted to ask something but although he did not have a brain, he knew that he could not ask or say anything in the palace.

"Reporting to Your Highness, the Emperor ordered someone to come forward with a decree summoning Princess Taiping into the palace for her diagnosis and treatment."

The empress was instigating Feng Qingxiao to take revenge on the emperor when the Iron Guard's report came in from outside.

Her beautiful face immediately darkened. So it turns out that the Emperor had some tricks up his sleeves!

"King Jingyuan, I hope that you will be able to reverse the situation. I hope that King Jingyuan can make an immediate decision!"

At the same time, Yun Zihuang also learned of this news and thought about what the War God King could do. After all, this was a decree from the emperor, and she was summoning her to the palace to treat her Majesty's illness. The empress was currently in Prince Jingyuan's estate. This big move, one move after another, it was really annoying.

How about she just slip away?

He could leave the capital, leave the house of the Marquis, and travel the world in the Tianyuan Kingdom. He could also practice medicine everywhere, and he believed that he would be able to activate the higher functions of the empty storage room very soon. Away from the danger and scheming of this place, she was free and at ease. With her medical skills and ability, she could do very well.

This thought appeared in her mind for a moment and was quickly suppressed. Who asked her to take over Yun Zihuang's body? She owed her father too much.

At the very least, she couldn't leave the manor until it was safe and sound.

Soon enough, the imperial edict failed to enter the palace, but the empress told him that Prince Jingyuan was unconscious and that the princess had passed out from overwork after days of treatment. The imperial edict didn't quite believe the results, but the empress and the Iron Guards of King Jingyuan were in front of him. These Iron Guards only complied with King Jingyuan's orders and bluntly refused him. He wanted to check on their prince's condition.

As for visiting the princess, it would be even more inconvenient for both men and women to bear the burden of not being intimate with her.

Tian Fengnian hadn't even been able to enter the gate of the palace and was blocked outside by the Iron Guard. Of course, none of the Dragon Guards under his lead had been able to enter the gate. In this regard, the empress remained silent. Only the empress and the crown prince were allowed to enter the prince's estate. The heavily injured crown prince had been carried inside by the Iron Guard.

He looked at the gates of the palace and sighed. He didn't even enter the gates. He really didn't know how to explain this to the emperor when he returned.

"Esteemed empress, how is the prince's injury? How is the princess? "

The empress said flatly, "I will naturally report back to the emperor. There's no need for you to ask any further."

After the empress returned to the palace, she was summoned by the emperor. She knelt before the emperor and said sorrowfully, "Your majesty, please forgive me. Princess Chenping's concubine had seen it with her own eyes. She was unconscious and her breathing was weak. Her face was slightly green and black. Chenqie didn't dare to touch her. If chenqie were to bring Princess Taiping out of the palace, any mishap would harm the emperor's heroic name. "

The Emperor said nothing, but remained silent

The empress kowtowed and wept softly, "Now that Zhan'er has suffered from severe injuries and has been poisoned, chenqie is extremely worried. I beg the emperor for mercy and allow chenqie to stay by his side to take care of him. Chenqie also knew that there were many important officials who went to the imperial court to impeach him and ask the emperor to set up a different monarch. But right now, it's hard to say whether or not Zhan'er's life can be saved. chenqie doesn't even have a shred of hope and can only pray day and night that if Zhan'er can turn a crisis around, chenqie will willingly become a commoner and beg for mercy, your majesty. "

She sobbed in grief and kept kowtowing.