The Grand Secretary’s Pampered Wife - Chapter 816.1

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Han shi did not believe that under the current circumstances, Xiao Liulang still had any means to turn the tide.

However, Xiao Liulang was far too composed—so composed that it made her start to doubt whether there was some flaw in her plan that she had overlooked.

She instinctively turned her head, only to see that Wang Xu had arrived at some unknown moment.

Behind Wang Xu was a large contingent of guards from the Commandery Office. Moreover, from the outer court came the synchronized sound of marching footsteps, accompanied by the cold friction of armor.

In the very next second, countless archers clad in armor stormed in under the blazing sun, each wielding a massive bow.

They drew their bows and nocked their arrows, assuming kneeling and standing stances in perfect formation, ready for battle.

Even the high vantage points at the corners of the walls had been seized by archers.

Back then, when they had divided the Xuanyuan Family’s military authority among themselves, the most coveted force the Wang Family gained was none other than this elite archery battalion.

Over the course of fifteen years, the archery battalion had undergone numerous changes, with soldiers coming and going, yet the Xuanyuan Family’s legacy had never faded. It remained home to the most well-trained archers in the entire Great Yan.

The moment the archers exuded their killing intent, the atmosphere at the scene shifted in an astonishing and undeniable reversal. The previously imposing momentum of the imperial guards visibly diminished at a rapid pace.

Of course, this did not mean that the imperial guards were necessarily weaker than the archery battalion.

In terms of numbers, the imperial guards still had the upper hand. However, the sheer intensity of the archery battalion’s morale made anyone hesitant to engage them head-on.

What was more, Wang Xu had not only brought the archery battalion, he had also mobilized the elite forces of the four Commandery Offices.

With that in mind, the advantage of the imperial guards was no longer so apparent.

Han shi had never anticipated that the one to arrive would be Wang Xu.

That’s right. He was His Majesty’s most loyal subject.

How could she have forgotten about him?

But it was not just Han shi who had forgotten. In truth, even the Emperor himself had overlooked him.

So much had happened that the Emperor’s mind was in complete disarray. If not for the Crown Prince casually mentioning it, he might not have even remembered that he still had Wang Xu as a card in his hand.

Xiao Heng had not made an appearance today, but it was he who had been entrusted with the task of contacting Wang Xu.

Prior to this, Wang Xu had not met with the Emperor.

“Lord Wang, I trust you have been well.” Han shi greeted him indifferently.

Wang Xu responded with a polite clasp of his hands, but it was not the formal salute of a subject to an imperial noble consort; rather, it was merely the respectful gesture of a junior acknowledging a senior.

After all, Han shi had already been deposed and reduced to the status of a commoner. There was no reason for Wang Xu to observe the rituals of loyalty and submission toward a mere commoner.

That being said, leaving the cold palace without authorization was a crime punishable by death—if His Majesty were to hold her accountable.

“All of you inside, come out at once!” Wang Xu stood outside the side hall, his gaze unwavering and commanding, his presence alone enough to instill authority without the need for anger.

According to the plan Gu Chengfeng was aware of, he was supposed to kill the fake Emperor in the side hall, allow the real Emperor to take his place, then destroy the corpse’s facial features before smuggling it out of the imperial palace under the guise of an elderly eunuch from the Crown Prince Estate.

However, things had escalated far beyond their expectations, and that plan was no longer viable.

Otherwise, if they made the slightest misstep, they would be accused of assassinating the "real Emperor" and replacing him with a fake—an accusation they could never hope to refute.

Gu Chengfeng had no choice but to release the fake Emperor, whom he had been pressing mercilessly to the ground, and pull open the hall doors.

The fake Emperor, still rattled to the core, masked his lingering terror with fury. He strode out angrily, stopping beneath the corridor, his gaze ice-cold as he fixed it on Wang Xu. With a harsh voice, he demanded, “Wang Xu, you brought troops into the imperial palace without authorization—are you planning to rebel?”

The Emperor also spoke to Wang Xu, saying, “Wang Xu, what are you waiting for? Arrest them at once!”

Wang Xu glanced at the fake Emperor, then at the real Emperor—and inwardly cursed.

Damn it!

These two looked way too similar!

The only difference was that one was dressed in eunuch’s robes while the other wore dragon robes.

On the way here, he had been utterly confident. Someone impersonating the Emperor? So what? He prided himself on his keen eyes. Surely, he would be able to distinguish the real from the fake in an instant!

Yet now—

He had been completely and utterly slapped in the face! His confidence had been beaten so badly it was practically swollen!

Han shi saw the confusion written all over Wang Xu’s face, and the heart that had been hanging in suspense finally settled.

She had thought Wang Xu had been deceived by Shangguan Qing and had come to capture the fake Emperor. But it turned out that he simply couldn’t tell them apart.

That made sense.

Wang Xu was only loyal to the Emperor himself—he wouldn’t be easily swayed by Shangguan Qing.

He had his own judgment.

Now, it was a matter of who could win Wang Xu over.

The Emperor took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and spoke with a solemn expression, “Wang Xu, Zhen once ordered you to go to the imperial mausoleum to instruct the Eldest Imperial Grandson in martial arts. Three months later, you returned to report to Zhen that the Eldest Imperial Grandson was too frail to endure such training, but that he was highly intelligent and would benefit more from studying under a few esteemed tutors. Zhen agreed to this arrangement. And yet, he ended up driving away eight tutors in a row!”

Wang Xu’s body stiffened.

That’s right! That had indeed happened!

Moreover, because the Emperor had been too embarrassed to let it be known that he was so invested in Shangguan Qing, he had chosen not to publicize these matters.

Gu Jiao stroked her chin. Hmm, driving away eight tutors? So, Shangguan Qing actually had such a dark history.

The fake Emperor spoke calmly and unhurriedly, "Wang Xu, Zhen once assigned you to investigate the massive flood case in Yudong. You submitted a list of names to Zhen, but because the matter was far-reaching and implicated many, Zhen suppressed it. You were displeased and even spoke out against Zhen. Zhen told you, ‘I will pretend I did not hear what you just said. But remember this, Wang Xu—Zhen can tolerate it once, twice, but there will never be a third time! If you die, it’s no great loss, but don’t drag the entire Wang Family down with you!’”

Wang Xu’s body tensed once more.

This was another matter he had never spoken to anyone about!

Gu Jiao mused that Han shi had An Hun at her disposal, so it wasn’t entirely impossible for her to have eavesdropped on the conversations inside the imperial study.

However, Wang Xu was unaware of An Hun’s existence, and to him, this kind of private exchange was something no third party should have known about.

The Emperor clenched his teeth and directly unleashed a powerful move, “Ten years ago, when you accompanied Zhen on a private journey in disguise, you accidentally lost our travel funds… and ended up stealing a chicken from a village!”

The entire crowd was left utterly dumbfounded. The mighty Emperor… actually stole a chicken?!

The fake Emperor refused to back down and countered, “Every year during the imperial hunting trips, Zhen never caught a single prey. Every time, it was you who hunted them down first and secretly tied them to Zhen’s horse!”

The onlookers nearly had their jaws drop to the floor. Not only had the Emperor stolen a chicken… He had even cheated?!

No wonder he always won first place…

The Emperor, having had his secrets completely exposed, was so furious that even his very soul seemed to tremble.

He could not afford to let any more of his own scandals come to light. Without hesitation, he turned the tables and exposed Wang Xu instead, “You stutter!”

The fake Emperor countered, “You pick your feet!”

The Emperor shot back, “You have terrible drinking habits!”

The fake Emperor retorted, “You have terrible gambling habits!”

Wang Xu: “……!!”

How did this turn into exposing my embarrassing secrets?!

And besides—I haven’t stuttered in years!

I only stuttered those first few times when I had to face the Emperor in court!

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In the suspenseful supernatural novel “Records of Mortals,” Jiang Baiyan, once a solitary and impoverished youth, finds refuge in the Shi family of Chang’an due to his extraordinary bloodline. With his clear and captivating peach blossom eyes, this seemingly innocent young man conceals a fanatical and malevolent lunatic within. Destined to succumb to darkness amidst hardship and degradation, he becomes a harbinger of chaos.

When Shi Dai suddenly transmigrates, she takes on the role of the Shi family’s young lady, the one who subjects him to countless trials, eventually leading to her demise.

The twist? She never got to finish reading the novel.

From what she knew of the plot, Jiang Baiyan was just a silent, timid, and often bullied pitiable character.

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Jiang Baiyan had never encountered someone like Shi Dai.

After he had slaughtered all the evil creatures in the garden, the blood-stained young man, exuding a murderous aura, approached her step by step, his lips curling into a malicious smile, "Scared?"

Shi Dai responded, “You’re really amazing! I applaud you until I spin like a spiral and fly around the moon three hundred times! And also——you have dimples when you smile!"

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

—

After seeing her at a lantern festival with another man, Jiang Baiyan lowered his eyes, his fingers twirling her hair. He said in a mocking and sinister tone, "The mansion in the western suburbs...if I hide you there, no one will find you, right?"

Shi Dai replied, "Does it come with meals and lodging? Can I sleep in everyday? Oh, and your cooking is the best!"

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

—

Jiang Baiyan was supposed to dislike her, even hate her, but as their separation drew near, his eyes turned red and he grabbed her sleeve, pleading, "Don’t abandon me, alri—”

Shi Dai responded, "Alright, alright, I’ll only have you. Mwah."

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

He hasn’t finished his lines yet though…