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Su Qianxue shook her head. Based on the ongoing battles, the Ninth Princess could unleash a flurry of attacks, cutting down fourteen foes in one go! As for the generals under her command, to my knowledge, there shouldn't be any.
Indeed, there are two or three generals within Xia Kingdom capable of such feats! But they are all within Xia Kingdom! Moreover, the records clearly state that General Chen Yue's estate was attacked by over a hundred elite armed forces! In such a vast capital city, only Langya Prince and Lingnan King could mobilize such a large number of armed forces.
Upon hearing this, Piao Xue Princess's expression changed dramatically as she cautioned, "Elder Sister, it's different!" The extermination of Lin Qingyue's family would not evoke any sense of loss among the noble families; rather, they would feel relieved. Therefore, Langya Prince's actions would not face opposition from the noble families!
After all, Lin Qingyue was a newcomer, while General Chen Yue was not; Langya Prince would not dare to act against him! She pointed out the crux of the matter: if Langya Prince proceeded with such actions and slaughtered high-ranking generals and their families en masse, it would be akin to digging his own grave.
Su Qianxue murmured, "Two key points! One is the whereabouts of the masters involved, and the other is where these attackers have fled!" We must resolve these two issues within seven days and dispatch the Imperial Guard to capture the true culprits! Otherwise, morale will surely collapse!
She could already foresee that if she failed to provide answers after seven days, the entire noble family would be immensely disappointed in her. As the ruler of a dynasty, if she couldn't even protect her own generals' families, it wouldn't be long before she faced usurpation.
Should she probe Langya Prince a bit? That old fellow might not be directly involved but could know something. Piao Xue Princess tentatively suggested, "What if we send some people to infiltrate Langya Wangfu? If Langya Prince is truly involved..."
What if he really is? Su Qianxue murmured: Langya Prince controls half of the Civil and Military Officials! If we cannot dismantle his power and strip him of his military authority, discovering his involvement would be akin to forcing him into rebellion!
Langya Prince has many sons, many of whom are not in the capital! Even if it were revealed that Langya Prince was behind it all, Su Qianxue wouldn't dare to arrest him! It might be possible to trick Langya Prince into being captured by the palace! However, this could lead to a situation where Langya Prince’s sons across various regions unite their forces and directly rebel!
Those princes would not sit idly by while their father was captured.
The Great Zhou Dynasty was on the brink of internal turmoil once again. The previous incident, where they confronted the Langya Prince directly, was merely an attempt to suppress that old scoundrel. They intended to force him to relinquish a portion of his military power to achieve their goal of weakening him. However, that plan had not come to fruition.
Su Qianxue sighed repeatedly, her hesitation evident. What if the true culprit was indeed the Langya Prince? And if he wasn't, that could lead to even greater trouble. This would imply that a formidable force lurked beneath the capital, one that could strike at any moment and potentially assassinate the king.
Upon hearing this, Piao Xue Princess shrugged helplessly and sighed, "If only Shopkeeper Jiang were here! Otherwise, if we could just ask him, we might solve this case!"
"Right, Shopkeeper Jiang," Su Qianxue mused. "He is truly a remarkable man; he would surely have a way." Her beautiful eyes shimmered with hope as she placed her trust in Jiang Han. She recalled how just a few days prior, Jiang Han had skillfully dealt with the Langya Wangfu's refusal to provide treasures. His method of spreading rumors was astute; if Che Chengyun ignored it, it would spread like wildfire. If he acknowledged it, it would still circulate as blatant slander.
Yet Che Chengyun had no recourse but to surrender his weapons. With such exceptional skills, Shopkeeper Jiang would undoubtedly uncover the true culprit.
"Piao Xue, when will Shopkeeper Jiang be back?" Su Qianxue asked earnestly.
"Before he left, he mentioned he would return in two or three days!" Piao Xue Princess replied. "I’ll head back to the shop right now. If Shopkeeper Jiang returns, I’ll have someone contact you immediately."
Su Qianxue took a deep breath and grasped Piao Xue Princess's hand tightly. "I’m counting on you, Piao Xue."
"Don’t worry, Elder Sister! Shopkeeper Jiang will be back! I’ll ask him for help as soon as possible."
Piao Xue continued, "By the way, before leaving, Shopkeeper Jiang said he preferred vegetables. How about you try cooking some dishes over the next couple of days instead of investigating? If Shopkeeper Jiang enjoys the food, he might uncover the truth within a day! Even if the true culprit is the Langya Prince, I believe Shopkeeper Jiang can find a way to quell the anger of the generals while also putting the Langya Prince in his place."
Piao Xue spoke earnestly. In her eyes, Jiang Han was already an extraordinary man capable of anything. This matter could only be resolved by him!
Su Qianxue nodded and instructed the eunuch to copy a document for Princess Piao Xue. She added, "Once Shopkeeper Jiang returns, please have him review the document immediately! As for the delicacies Shopkeeper Jiang desires, I will personally deliver them to him after I finish."
In Langya Wangfu, numerous generals gathered together. These generals were the ones who had just stood outside the imperial study, refusing to kneel and plead for mercy. One old general sighed and said, "If this matter is not the doing of the prince or the Lingnan King, then we are in trouble!"
Another mid-ranking general stepped forward and replied, "Old General, if there truly is a force lurking beneath the capital and His Majesty cannot uncover the real culprit, then there is no need for us to remain loyal to such an incompetent emperor. It may be time to replace him with a more capable ruler!"
Upon hearing this, many generals echoed his sentiments. They expressed their indignation towards Su Qianxue's incompetence and stated that if the true culprit was not found within seven days, there was no reason to acknowledge such an emperor. After all, they thought carefully about their future—what if they were out on the battlefield while their families were slaughtered behind them? What good was an emperor who could only stand by and watch?
The more they pondered, the angrier they became. Some hot-headed generals even contemplated cursing Su Qianxue outright. Seeing that his words had taken effect, Langya Prince felt pleased internally but maintained a calm demeanor. He continued with a serious expression, "Gentlemen, please remain calm. This matter is not of my doing, nor do I believe it is of Lingnan King's doing! It is highly likely that some group has infiltrated the capital!"
He paused for a moment before shifting his tone. "If Your Majesty cannot handle this situation properly, I will lead you all to seek an explanation from him!"
"Thank you, Langya Prince!" The generals clasped their fists in gratitude.
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