Chapter 540: The Secret of the Pope and the SaintessChapter 1518: Annoyed and Frustrated

As soon as Li Chen finished speaking, a squad of fierce guards resembling wolves entered the camp.

They naturally knew who Chen Tong was, but at this time Li Chen's command was heaven. This team of guards came in to drag Chen Tong down and have him beheaded.

Chen Tong turned pale with fright and blurted out, "Your Highness, I truly don't know where I went wrong. If Your Highness wants me to die, I can die immediately, but please let me die understanding why!"

Li Chen was furious, shaking the letter in his hand and saying to Chen: “Even the capital has proactively sent word that the Empress has met with misfortune, and you, as the commander of the Jinyiwei, know nothing about it. What use is a useless man like you to me!”

Seeing Chen Tong about to be dragged away to be beheaded, Wan Jiaojiao gritted her teeth, knelt before Li Chen with her skirt in hand, and said, "Your Highness, please calm your anger."

Li Chen narrowed his eyes, looking at Wan Jiaojiao, and said in a cold voice: "Jiaojiao, do you want to interfere in this matter"

Wan Jiaojiao hurriedly said: "Your Highness, Jiaojiao only knows how to serve Your Highness and doesn't know anything else. I dare not comment on Your Highness's orders. However, Jiaojiao understands that decisions made when Your Highness is angry are inevitably influenced by emotions. If Commander Chen really delays important matters, it would be natural for him to die without a second thought. But over this period of time, Commander Chen has always been by Your Highness's side. He may not have worked hard and made great achievements, but he has always been diligent and conscientious. Jiaojiao does not dare to plead for him, but please make a decision after calming down."

Wan Jiaojiao's single sentence, every word circumventing Li Chen's red line, hit the nail on the head.

Li Chen's anger subsided somewhat, and he waved his hand dismissively at his guards, signaling them to leave.

The guards dared not linger. After releasing Chen Tong, they respectfully retreated.

At this moment, Chen Tong collapsed onto the ground with a thud, feeling a chill run down his spine.

He didn't dare to delay, immediately rolling over and kneeling before Li Chen, trembling as he said: "Your Highness, this news is too abrupt. I dare guarantee that there is absolutely no wind or grass moving. The truth of this matter is still questionable. Please give me some time, Your Highness, and I will definitely investigate it clearly. When the time comes, if your Highness wants to kill me, I will not even frown."

Li Chen coldly looked at Chen Tong and said: "Chen Tong, today the palace will give you one last chance. Within the shortest time, this palace needs to know everything about the Empress. If you fail again, this palace will take your head!"

Chen Tong was drenched in sweat, hastily kowtowing and saying: "I have done my utmost and investigated thoroughly."

At this time, Xiao Chuanzi, who had remained silent all along, cautiously approached and said respectfully, "Your Highness, I have something to say."

"Speak."

Li Chen was feeling irritated and waved his hand dismissively.

Xiaozi organized his thoughts and said, "I'm a eunuch. I've always been serving inside the palace, so I know more about the gossip between eunuchs and maidservants. The Empress has always lived a secluded life and there have been no unusual circumstances."

If there were such a thing, the former court might not have known about it immediately, but eunuchs and maidservants like us would definitely notice. This wouldn't be something that could be concealed.

Xiao Wa's words made Li Chen nod in agreement. There was some truth to them.

Dogs have their own circles, cats have their own circles.

Although the East Palace could certainly monitor Fengxi Palace through various channels, there was still a layer of separation. However, as eunuchs and palace maids who had always served in the palace, their information would be much faster and more effective than surveillance. the court will not have any East Palace faction. There wasn't one before, there isn't one now, and there will never be one in the future!""It's normal for officials to have personal connections. Afte...