Huailai City.
In the most luxurious bedroom in the City Lord's Mansion, Zhu Qizhen rubbed his sleepy eyes and then sat up to stretch.
"Oh, what a comfortable sleep!”
Zhu Qizhen sighed softly as he stretched his body.
"Emperor, are you awake?"
Just as Zhu Qizhen finished speaking, a gentle voice sounded from outside the door.
Hearing that voice, Zhu Qizhen was stunned for a moment before he reacted. The emperor that the other party was talking about was himself.
And now, it was the morning of the second day after he transmigrated to this comprehensive martial arts world.
" Mm." Zhu Qizhen's thoughts cleared up again as he replied indifferently.
"Creak!"
Upon hearing Zhu Qizhen's reply, the door was pushed open from the outside with a crisp sound.
Immediately after, a young woman in a palace dress walked in with a basin in her hand.
"And you are?" Zhu Qizhen frowned slightly when he saw the woman and asked.
" Your Majesty, this servant is called Xiao Qin. Lord Zhao arranged for me to help the Emperor change and wash up." When the woman heard Zhu Qizhen's question, she quickly put down her basin and knelt on the ground as she spoke respectfully.
Zhu Qizhen said,"I can do it myself. Put down the basin and go out first."”
"This……Emperor, did this servant do something wrong?”When Little Qin heard Zhu Qizhen's words, she immediately cried out in fear.
Zhu Qizhen said,"There's nothing wrong with it. You can guard outside first. In the future, just follow by Zhen's side."”
"Many thanks, Emperor. This servant will obey!"
Hearing Zhu Qizhen's words, Xiao Qin heaved a sigh of relief. She thanked him and left the room.
Before leaving the room, he did not forget to close the door.
In the room, Zhu Qizhen shook his head slightly and quickly dressed himself. Then, he washed his face briefly and wiped it with a towel.
The current Zhu Qizhen had only transmigrated for a short period of time, and he had yet to adapt to the rhythm of having others help him wash up and get dressed.
However, he didn't blame Zhao Gao or reject this kind of life.
However, he still needed some time to get used to it.
That was why he asked Xiao Qin to stay.
After washing up, Zhu Qizhen went out and said to Xiao Qin,""Take the washbasin and towel down.”
" Yes," Xiao Qin replied, then turned around and left with the basin.
" Your Majesty, Yuan Bin of the Embroidered Uniform Guards requests an audience." Just as Xiao Qin left, a guard walked in from the outer courtyard and greeted Zhu Qizhen respectfully.
Zhu Qizhen was slightly surprised when he heard this and casually said,""Let him in."
"Yuan Bin greets the Emperor!"
Very quickly, Yuan Bin entered the inner court. He faced Zhu Qizhen and knelt on one knee as he spoke respectfully.
"Rise!" Zhu Qizhen waved his hand and said indifferently," Why did you come to see me so early in the morning?”
" Reporting to the Emperor, the Imperial Censor Zhang Hong suddenly passed away last night. I'm here to report this matter to the Emperor," Yuan Bin cupped his fists at Zhu Qizhen and spoke respectfully.
Hearing Yuan Bin's words, Zhu Qizhen could not help but frown slightly." How did he die?”
Yuan Bin said,"After the Jinyiwei and the accompanying imperial physicians examined, they found that Lord Zhang died because of a sudden fire attacking his heart, causing chest stuffiness. His internal organs exploded and his blood vessels were blocked."”
Hearing Yuan Bin's words, Zhu Qizhen nodded slightly, but he had other thoughts in his heart." I understand. Regarding the life of the Censor Zhang Hong, record it as you wish. In addition, the Embroidered Uniform Guards will send people to escort Zhang Hong's body back to the capital and let his family bury him.”
"This subject obeys the decree!"
Yuan Bin hurriedly greeted respectfully when he heard this. He then cupped his hands towards Zhu Qizhen and bowed before slowly withdrawing.
"Xuan Jian, go and call Zhao Gao over!"
Zhu Qizhen only withdrew his gaze after Yuan Bin's gaze disappeared from his sight. He looked at Xuan Jian by the side and gave a faint order.
On the way to Huailai City yesterday, Zhu Qizhen arranged for Xuan Jian to protect Chen Wenrong.
However, after Chen Wenrong led the army to Huailai City, Xuan Jian returned to Zhu Qizhen's side once again.
"Yes, sir!"
When Xuan Jian heard this, he respectfully agreed and then went out to summon Zhao Gao.
Although Zhu Qizhen had promoted Zhao Gao to the position of Chief of Rites Seal Eunuch yesterday, he had also ordered him to send people to monitor the entire army, so Zhao Gao was not by Zhu Qizhen's side at the moment.
Before long, Xuan Jian returned once again.
Beside Xuan Jian was Zhao Gao, who was dressed in black and had a cold expression.
"This subject Zhao Gao greets Your Majesty!"
Seeing Zhu Qizhen, Zhao Gao hurriedly knelt down on one knee and greeted him respectfully.
Zhu Qizhen didn't let him get up directly. He looked at Zhao Gao for a while and then suddenly said,""In Huailai City, something big happened last night.”
"What are you referring to, Your Majesty?" Zhao Gao asked respectfully.”
"Raise your head," Zhu Qizhen said indifferently as he looked at Zhao Gao.
"Yes, sir!"
Zhao Gao replied respectfully and slowly raised his head.
Zhu Qizhen stared at Zhao Gao with a deadly gaze and said in a deep voice,""Zhao Gao, you're a smart person. I hope you won't do stupid things! This time, I will not argue with you. In the future, without my orders, you are not allowed to act on your own!”
"This subject obeys the decree!"
Sensing Zhu Qizhen's stern gaze, Zhao Gao's expression changed slightly, and he quickly acknowledged the order respectfully.
Zhu Qizhen looked deeply at Zhao Gao and continued,""In addition, I do not wish to hear of any accidents happening to Zhang Hong's family.”
"Yes, sir!"
Zhao Gao's heart trembled when he heard this, and he responded again.
In the beginning, he had only guessed, but now he knew that Zhu Qizhen really knew that he was involved in that matter.
Although Zhao Gao was much stronger than Zhu Qizhen, he was a character rewarded by the system and was 100% loyal to Zhu Qizhen.
Towards Zhu Qizhen's thoughts, he would only respect and admire him, and would not have any other thoughts.
Zhu Qizhen deliberately wanted to give Zhao Gao a beating. He realized that the Zhao Gao that the system had rewarded was very similar to the Zhao Gao in history.
Even though he knew that Zhao Gao was 100% loyal to him, Zhu Qizhen did not want to have another subordinate who could act recklessly.
"Alright, you may leave!"
Zhu Qizhen waved his hand after he was done beating Zhao Gao.
"Your Majesty, I have military intelligence to report to you!”Zhao Gao didn't immediately retreat after hearing Zhu Qizhen's words. Instead, he cupped his hands and bowed respectfully to Zhu Qizhen.
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