Cultivating Immortality, Starting from Childhood Sweethearts - Chapter 486

After Mo Peinan left, Xu Ming publicly announced the sentence for Mo Yuanshan.

Mo Yuanshan was convicted of obstructing the Jinyiwei from handling a case and injuring Jinyiwei officers.

According to the laws of the Wu Kingdom, he was sentenced to ten years in prison.

However, Xu Ming did not imprison Mo Yuanshan in the Jinyiwei dungeons but instead sent him to the Jingzhao Bureau.

Tang Ningzhi found this decision rather puzzling.

Xu Ming had already achieved a complete victory—Grand Pillar of the Nation had no grounds to speak against him.

If Xu Ming had pressed his advantage further and locked Mo Yuanshan in the Jinyiwei prison for ten years, no one would have dared to object, and it would have further reinforced the authority of the Jinyiwei.

Yet, sending Mo Yuanshan to Jingzhao Bureau was not against the rules. In fact, it was the most regulation-compliant course of action.

The problem was that this choice prevented Xu Ming from fully capitalizing on the momentum of his victory.

However, Tang Ningzhi did not question Xu Ming further.

After enduring those three punches, Xu Ming’s body had reached its limit.

As soon as the Grand Pillar of the Nation left the Jinyiwei headquarters and Xu Ming announced Mo Yuanshan’s sentence, he collapsed directly onto Wu Yanhan.

Even if Tang Ningzhi had wanted to ask, she had no opportunity.

…

“Your Highness, the Princess has returned.”

As Tang Ningzhi stepped into the courtyard of the envoy’s residence, she saw Liu Feng leisurely brewing tea and basking in the sun.

“Mr. Liu.”

Tang Ningzhi gave a respectful nod to Liu Feng.

Liu Feng smiled. “I wonder if Your Highness enjoyed the spectacle at the Jinyiwei headquarters?”

Tang Ningzhi’s eyes flickered with surprise. “Could it be that sir already knows what happened at Jinyiwei?”

Liu Feng stroked his pale beard. “Your Highness underestimates us. We have people in the court of Wu Kingdom, and naturally, we also have eyes and ears in Jinyiwei.

Not to mention that the events at Jinyiwei are now the talk of the entire capital.”

Tang Ningzhi: “…”

“Your Highness need not worry.” Liu Feng smiled as he noticed Tang Ningzhi’s contemplative expression.

“Although Xu Ming suffered significant injuries, he should recover without any lasting effects after a period of rest.

More importantly, this incident has completely solidified Xu Ming’s position within Jinyiwei.

Despite wielding the Imperial Sword of Authority, many within Jinyiwei had doubts about his capabilities—after all, he is still very young.

But this time, Xu Ming has silenced all doubters with sheer strength.

By enduring Mo Peinan’s three punches, Xu Ming has earned the absolute loyalty of Jinyiwei.

Every Jinyiwei officer will now understand one thing—

That their leader is willing to risk his life to stand up for them.

Furthermore, this marks the true sharpening of Jinyiwei’s blade.

With Xu Ming setting this precedent, how do you think the young and passionate officers of Jinyiwei will act in the future?

They will undoubtedly take Xu Ming as their role model and become even more righteous and unyielding.

Now, Jinyiwei has truly become an entity that will strike fear into the entire Wu Kingdom’s court.”

Tang Ningzhi nodded. “I understand everything sir has just explained.

But what I don’t understand is this—Xu Ming had already won completely. He had already established his authority.

So why didn’t he take it a step further and imprison Mo Peinan’s son in the Jinyiwei dungeon?

If Xu Ming had done so, it would have been recorded as his personal achievement, and it would have been a direct show of power.

After all, even the son of the Grand Pillar of the Nation was thrown into his prison—how could anyone else dare to challenge him?”

“Heh…”

Liu Feng chuckled again.

“Not only was Mo Yuanshan not imprisoned in the Jinyiwei dungeons, but even the Grand Justice’s son was also sent to Jingzhao Bureau, correct?”

With Liu Feng’s reminder, Tang Ningzhi suddenly realized she had overlooked something.

She nodded. “Indeed, even the Grand Justice’s son was sent to Jingzhao Bureau.”

Liu Feng poured himself a cup of tea, took a sip, and continued, “Do you really think Xu Ming didn’t want to imprison them in the Jinyiwei dungeons?

Right now, the Jinyiwei dungeons are practically empty. If he had locked the two of them inside, as Your Highness said, it would have served as a powerful warning to the civil and military officials in court.

Jinyiwei’s future investigations would also become much easier.

But have you considered—what if those two were to die in the dungeons?”

Tang Ningzhi: “…”

“How could they possibly die in the dungeons…?” Tang Ningzhi couldn’t understand.

Liu Feng did not answer. He merely looked at her calmly.

Tang Ningzhi lowered her gaze, thinking carefully. Suddenly, a flash of realization crossed her eyes.

“You mean…?”

Liu Feng nodded.

“If we can plant people within Jinyiwei, why couldn’t other factions do the same?

Remember, Jinyiwei has over 8,000 officers.

This incident was no coincidence. The only coincidence was that Your Highness happened to be there—and even more coincidental was that Xu Ming was also present at that teahouse.

But in reality, even if neither you nor Xu Ming had been there, this would have happened anyway. It would have still escalated to Jinyiwei.

This whole thing was a setup from the very beginning.

And the ultimate goal of this setup? To pit Mo Peinan against Jinyiwei.

Mo Peinan represents the military aristocracy.

If he opposes Jinyiwei, then other military families will naturally follow.

And Jinyiwei is the Emperor’s blade.

Now let me ask you—

If the military aristocracy turns against Jinyiwei, how will the Emperor of Wu Kingdom view the situation?

Xu Ming followed the law of Wu Kingdom in sentencing Mo Yuanshan and Zheng Qiu. No one could find fault with it.

He even endured Mo Peinan’s three punches, leaving no room for criticism.

But if those two were to die in the Jinyiwei dungeons?

Then things would truly become messy.

Sending them to Jingzhao Bureau is the safest move.”

Liu Feng sighed.

“Your Highness, just wait and see. Wu Kingdom is about to become very lively.”

…

At the same time, as news of the events at Jinyiwei spread throughout Wu Capital, a mighty procession appeared on Xuanwu Street.

The crowd parted, making way for the luxurious procession.

At the very front, a voice shouted—

‘The King of Xiliang has returned to the capital!’