"Emperor, there are only a few nuns in Xiangshui Nunnery. How could they possibly have the ability to forge so many fine weapons?" Gu Qingheng raised his eyes to glance at Emperor Xuanjing, then lowered them again, "And, how did that Deng Da collude with those people? Moreover, one of the women is shouting that she is Chief of Staff Guâs madam, but Master Gu doesnât acknowledge her. Isnât there some hidden plot in this?"
Emperor Xuanjingâs brow furrowed immediately.
"I think they certainly have accomplices, so why not..." Gu Qingheng paused, "Why not parade them through the streets first, then set a date for their execution, and then..."
"What do you think, Earl?" Emperor Xuanjing paused in silence, then looked towards Earl Jiang.
"I think itâs feasible." Earl Jiang nodded, "It might even draw out the people behind this."
"Then Iâll leave this matter to you." Emperor Xuanjing nodded, "Bin Kui, Gu Qingheng."
Very quickly, a tall man entered, kneeling on one knee to salute, it was the commander of the Imperial Guards.
"These days, the Imperial Guards and the Embroidery Blade Guards must fully cooperate with Earl Jiangâs deployments and ensure that the mastermind is brought to justice." Emperor Xuanjing struck the dragon table with his palm.
"Yes." Gu Qingheng and Bin Kui chorused.
Meanwhile, Yang Ruxin was naturally unaware that Gu Qingheng had come head to head with that scoundrel father of his, but instead, relaxed with everyone in a hot spring, then lay comfortably on the bed. What a thrilling day it was, she hadnât wasted a bit of her careful planning over the past few days, and Zou Qiuyue and Deng Da certainly hadnât disappointed her.
"Madam, both Lun Yi and Hong Yi have sent out the messages." Du Juan walked in, holding two pigeons.
Yang Ruxin looked at the notes on the pigeonsâ feet, then handed them back: "Let them go."
Du Juan put the notes back and set them free.
Yang Ruxin entrusted the task of watching for replies to Xiaohei and Heihei, catching those little carrier pigeons would be all too easy for them.
"Sis, are you asleep?" Yu Qingge shouted from outside the door.
"No, come in." Yang Ruxin glanced at Du Juan.
Du Juan went over and opened the door.
"Sis, I have something to ask you." Yu Qingge came rushing in, "Was todayâs incident your doing?" She had been stifling all day because Wei Yao was around, and she couldnât ask.
Although Wei Yao now had a pretty good relationship with them, Wei Yaoâs background was complicated, and some things needed to be kept secret.
"What incident?"
"The affairs at Xiangshui Nunnery." Yu Qinggeâs eyes lit up, "Do you have a grudge against them?"
Yang Ruxin smiled: "What if I told you, that the leading actress inside is actually Lady Gu, what would you think?"
"Lady Gu?" Yu Qinggeâs brows furrowed immediately, her eyes widened suddenly, "You mean... from Brother-in-lawâs family?"
Yang Ruxin nodded: "Iâm just collecting a little interest. The real targets are Gu Sheng and Gu Kun, Zou Qiuyue was merely a foot soldier."
"Damn." Yu Qinggeâs face darkened upon hearing this, "That shameless thing should have been dealt with long ago... Gu Qinghengâs ordeal is something I know, so I am instantly outraged," she said indignantly, "A filthy whore like that, daring to accuse Brother-in-law of misconduct? Damn it, I want to slap her right now to vent my anger..."