There was no concealment regarding Qin Xiao's arrival at the Northern Liang compound to investigate the matter of the Northern Liang soldiers' pensions.
Nor was there any need to suppress this matter.
That very day, the entire court and the public were shaken and restless!
Anyone involved in the Northern Liang soldiers' pension case was arrested!
In the capital, the estates of many wealthy and prominent families were raided and confiscated.
Some attempted to use force to resist the Embroidered Uniform Guard, sending out their servants and guards to fight them. As a result, their entire households were wiped out without a single survivor!
Amidst the uproar in the city, whether they were high-ranking officials or commoners, they all witnessed an extremely cold and violent law enforcement machine!
That was the Embroidered Uniform Guard—donning flying fish suits, wielding embroidered spring swords, and holding the special permission of imperial power!
In contrast to the cheers of the common people that the corrupt officials were finally brought down,
those corrupt officials were in a state of panic, unable to eat or sleep in peace.
As an official these days, who hadn't embezzled some money or pulled strings for their relatives?
Ultimately, a large group of officials headed to the residence of the Supreme Emperor, Emperor Qinwu.
"Supreme Emperor, save us!"
The leading officials were all current court ministers.
The Minister of Rites, the Minister of Revenue, the Grand Commandant...
Even those honest and uncorrupted ministers were extremely dissatisfied with the Embroidered Uniform Guard!
This department was not subordinate to any of them; it took orders directly from the Emperor.
This was equivalent to a sword hanging over their heads!
Emperor Qinwu stood before the assembled ministers. Looking at the group of officials who had followed him for years, now driven to ruin and broken families, his face could not help but darken.
"Qin Xiao, you have gone too far this time!"
"Isn't it just the case of the Northern Liang soldiers' pensions? Since you've already killed the chief culprit, Zhou Yuanhu, is there a need to make such a massive fuss?"
He was furious at Zhou Yuanhu's misdeeds, daring to embezzle even the pension funds.
But the rest of the people were at most guilty of harboring or covering up. Why go on a killing spree, and why exterminate their nine familial relations!
In these short two hours, he had received hundreds of letters.
All of them were complaining about the Embroidered Uniform Guard's law enforcement and their killing spree!
"Supreme Emperor! We beg you to save us!"
The Minister of Revenue wept bitterly, hugging Emperor Qinwu's trouser leg and wiping his tears.
"This old minister has served you for thirty years. Even if there is no great merit, there is hard work. Just as I was about to retire and return to my hometown, I never expected my home to be raided by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and now these people are still arresting people everywhere!"
"I heard that anyone caught will be beheaded. Supreme Emperor, you must save everyone!"
The court officials knelt all over the ground.
Every one of them was crying bitterly.
"All of you, get up!" Emperor Qinwu cursed angrily, "That vile spawn Qin Xiao has truly turned the world upside down!"
"Rest assured, with We here, no one will dare to touch a hair on your heads!"
These people were the core team he had left for Qin Yu. If Qin Xiao killed them all, wouldn't all his efforts be in vain?
"Thank you, Supreme Emperor! Thank you, Supreme Emperor!"
The officials wept tears of joy, shedding tears of profound gratitude!
But right at this moment.
A burst of noise came from outside.
"Audacious! This is the bedchamber of the Supreme Emperor. Who are you people! Get out of here right now!"
"The Embroidered Uniform Guard is handling official business. Anyone who obstructs will be killed without mercy!"
"Ah!"
Accompanied by a tragic scream, there was no more movement outside.
Bang!
Suddenly, the main doors of the palace were kicked open!
Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise, the four great commanders, walked into the palace.
Behind them, a group of Embroidered Uniform Guards filed in, rushing into the palace and drawing their swords!
Seeing this scene, Emperor Qinwu's eyes almost popped out of his head!
"How dare you trespass into Our bedchamber!"
"You bastards, step back at once!!!"
He was trembling with anger!
Just how much of a failure was he as the Supreme Emperor, that even this group of Embroidered Uniform Guards dared to come and bully him?
This was simply showing no regard for him as the Supreme Emperor!
Azure Dragon remained expressionless and took out Qin Xiao's imperial decree.
"Supreme Emperor, we of the Embroidered Uniform Guard only obey His Majesty's orders!"
"We heard that there are escaped criminals here, so we came specifically to arrest them. We hope the Supreme Emperor will not make it difficult for us to handle this case."
Holding the imperial decree, Azure Dragon looked as if he was strictly on official business, brooking no doubt.
Emperor Qinwu felt his majesty being provoked!
His anger surged to the heavens.
"What a fine Embroidered Uniform Guard!"
He roared, "Men! Arrest these madmen for me!"
He wanted to see if he, the dignified monarch of a nation, could not handle a mere Embroidered Uniform Guard!
But after shouting for a long time, not a single person came from outside.
Azure Dragon stated expressionlessly, "The imperial guards outside have already been dealt with. Anyone who resisted was killed without mercy!"
"Supreme Emperor, could it be that you want to collude with these rebellious subjects and thieves..."
His eyes narrowed slightly, and the embroidered spring sword in his hand slowly left its sheath.
An aura of killing intent permeated the air, enveloping the entire bedchamber!
"You rebellious thieves, you court death!"
Emperor Qinwu's eyes were bloodshot, and he was incomparably enraged!
Without another word, he drew the sword by his side and slashed down!
The sword light flashed out like a bolt of white silk!
It directly shattered the dragon desk and struck toward Azure Dragon!
Azure Dragon remained expressionless, "Attack together!"
The four great commanders immediately erupted with the strength of Grandmasters and engaged Emperor Qinwu in a fierce battle.
Although the strength of the four great commanders was not as high as Emperor Qinwu's cultivation, the four of them shared a single mind, greatly increasing their power!
Emperor Qinwu completely fell into a disadvantage!
They fought for a hundred moves!
With one careless move, Emperor Qinwu's right arm was injured, dripping with blood!
Seeing himself injured, Emperor Qinwu knew that he would absolutely not be a match for the four of them.
If it were a one-on-one fight, he would win steadily, but with the four of them joining forces, they firmly suppressed him!
This feeling of having strength but being unable to use it made him feel incredibly stifled!
"What a fine Qin Xiao! What a rebellious son! To actually have such powerful subordinates under him, We underestimated him!"
Emperor Qinwu's face was as gloomy as ink, his eyes struggling, carrying a trace of remorse and unwillingness.
First it was the hundred thousand Great Snow Dragon Cavalry, and now it was the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Just how many hidden cards had Qin Xiao prepared!
No matter how much he looked down on Qin Xiao, he had to admit now that ever since Qin Xiao became the emperor, he had slowly transformed into an existence that he needed to look up to.
He was no longer that subservient young boy.
Clang.
The sword fell from his hand.
Emperor Qinwu, who was in the prime of his life, felt powerless for the first time.
A thought popped into his mind.
Perhaps... passing the throne to Qin Xiao was the best choice?
The current Qin Xiao was too outstanding, too dazzling!
Compared to that greenhouse flower Qin Yu, the two of them were like heaven and earth!
Perhaps only Qin Xiao could make the Great Qin prosper for ten thousand generations!
Emperor Qinwu slumped back into his chair, looking utterly despondent.
"Supreme Emperor, save us!"
"I don't want to die! No!"
Despite the ministers being dragged away by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Emperor Qinwu remained indifferent.
It wasn't until the palace completely returned to peace.
Empress Dowager Wen finally arrived late.
"This... what exactly happened here?"
She looked at the palace, which was in complete disarray, somewhat unable to believe it!
This was the palace of the Supreme Emperor; how could things turn out like this!
She stumbled forward, looking at the figure sitting on the dragon throne, and was stunned for a moment!
How had her husband become like this?
That once vigorous and majestic face now looked incredibly haggard!
It was as if he had aged more than ten years. Where was the dominance and majesty he once possessed?
Mottled sunlight spilled through the crack in the door onto his aged face.
It made Emperor Qinwu look exceptionally lonely and desolate.
"Husband! Are you alright?"
Empress Dowager Wen could not help but ask.
Emperor Qinwu raised his eyes, which were filled with exhaustion and sorrow.
His voice was low and hoarse, as if he had exhausted every ounce of his strength just to speak, "Empress Dowager, did I do wrong?"
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