capital.

Yunxiao Palace.

"Is this the child?"

The empress stood with her hands behind her hands, looking down at the body lying on the stretcher, and murmured to herself.

The person lying on the stretcher was none other than "Li Wuji" brought back from Yangcheng by Wuxingsi.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Heavenly Prison guard who survived the last Heavenly Prison chaos has confirmed that it is indeed him, and there is also the Lingtu mark to prove it."

"Beizhi also fought against Li Wuji back then and saw what he looked like. Beizhi has also confirmed that he has no trace of disguise. It should be possible to be sure that he is Li Wuji!"

Leng Yue, who was standing aside, bowed her hands and said seriously.

"should?!"

After the empress heard this, her face darkened, and she turned to look at Leng Yue sternly.

"You can be sure that this person is Li Wuji!"

Leng Yue was stunned for a moment, then quickly changed her words and said decisively.

In fact, she had always thought that the former Prince Wuji and the current Marquis Li An were Li Wuji, and she had vowed to reveal the identity of Prince Wuji. However, until now, she did not expect that she had guessed wrong all along.

Although I feel unwilling to do so, I can only let go now that things have come to this.

"Based on the crimes he committed, killing him like this is really an advantage for him."

The empress nodded, took a deep breath, and said with some regret.

Although she had not seen the imperial grandson for ten years and no longer knew what he looked like, she still decided to take a look in person to feel at ease.

"Where's Duan Hongbo?"

After the empress pondered for a moment, she turned back to the couch and asked in a deep voice.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, except for Li Wuji's body, all the corpses in the mountain were buried in the fire, including Duan Hongbo. I have personally confirmed that he was probably killed by Li Wuji."

Leng Yue said respectfully.

"Can I know what he said before he died? Was it heard by Marquis Li'an?"

The empress hesitated and asked again.

"According to what Marquis Li'an said at the time, when he arrived with his people, Duan Hongbo had already been killed by Li Wuji. His subordinates also investigated, and what Marquis Li'an said was true."

"Now that Li Wuji is dead, all his subordinates have been killed by Marquis Li'an, and no one has been missed. Even if Duan Hongbo said something at that time, no one in the world will know."

Leng Yue recalled it for a moment and answered affirmatively.

"very good."

"Now that the matter has come to an end, my worries have been settled. This errand was done well. Thank you for your hard work."

The empress breathed a sigh of relief, looked at Leng Yue, and showed a satisfied smile.

"It is Leng Yue's duty to share your Majesty's worries. Your Majesty is serious."

"Your Majesty, what should be done with Li Wuji's body?"

Leng Yue bowed her hands, said modestly, and then asked hesitantly.

"Hang it on the city gate for seven days, so that the world can see what happens to the rebellious officials and traitors!"

"But you have to send someone to keep an eye on it. If anyone dares to steal, arrest him immediately!"

The empress thought for a moment and said in a deep voice.

"yes."

Leng Yue was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly agreed, and sent someone to slowly exit the hall with the body of "Li Wuji".

The empress stretched, slowly leaned on the couch, took a sip of tea, and showed a relaxed smile.

...

East Palace.

"Your Highness, the people who secretly went to Yangcheng have returned safely, and it is confirmed that Li Wuji has been killed by Marquis Li'an."

Tongzhuo bowed respectfully to Li Jingyao and said slowly.

"So, Marquis Li'an is really not Li Wuji?!"

When Li Jingyao heard this, she couldn't help showing joy and said loudly.

"It is indeed true. Leng Yue has taken Li Wuji's body to Yunxiao Palace. It should have been confirmed."

Tongzhuo nodded and said.

"Very good!"

"By the way, can you find out what I asked you to investigate?"

Li Jingyao clapped her hands excitedly, then remembered something, turned around and continued to ask.

"Reporting to Your Highness, we have found out that the reason why Your Majesty sent Leng Yue to Yangcheng in person is because Li Wuji showed up in Yangcheng this time because of one person."

Tongzhuo cupped his hands and replied.

"Who?!"

Li Jingyao couldn't wait to ask.

"Former Yan Yuwei Commander, Duan Hongbo!"

Tongzhuo replied hurriedly.

"Duan Hongbo?! Didn't he resign from the position of commander-in-chief due to injury five years ago? He is actually hiding in Yangcheng?"

Li Jingyao was stunned for a moment and said in surprise.

Now she finally understood why His Majesty was so afraid of Li Wuji's appearance in Yangcheng.

"Yes, during the past five years, he should have been anonymous, hiding in the mountains outside Yangcheng, not involved in worldly affairs, but unexpectedly, Li Wuji traced his whereabouts."

"The reason why Li Wuji found him was probably because he wanted to get some old news from him."

Tongzhuo hesitated for a moment and answered slowly.

"It doesn't matter if he is dead. I remember that he was also involved in what happened back then. No wonder he was killed by Li Wuji."

Li Jingyao nodded and said thoughtfully.

Tongzhuo bowed and said nothing more, because what happened back then was taboo, especially within this palace wall, and it was forbidden to mention it without permission, otherwise it would lead to death.

"Where is Marquis Li'an? This time he has made great achievements again, and I must reward him well!"

After Li Jingyao pondered for a moment, he withdrew his thoughts, thought of Li Wuji, and asked loudly.

"The Marquis of Li'an was injured and is staying in Yangcheng to recuperate. He should not return to the capital in a short time."

Tongzhuo cupped his hands and replied.

"Injured?! Is the injury serious?!"

Upon hearing this, Li Jingyao immediately asked worriedly.

"Your Highness, there is no need to worry. The injury is not serious and there is no danger of life. You will be fine after a period of rest."

Tongzhuo shook his head and explained.

"Oh, that's good, that's good."

"In this case, you immediately notify the Yangcheng government office, find a way to find out where Marquis Li'an lives, and send the best doctors in Yangcheng to treat Marquis Li'an's injuries."

Li Jingyao breathed a sigh of relief, hesitated for a moment, and said loudly.

Tongzhuo agreed and immediately went to summon the messenger.

Li Jingyao put her hands on her back and walked around the hall, with an uncontrollable smile on her lips. If it was really confirmed that Marquis Li'an was not Li Wuji, then she could safely date Marquis Li'an in the future.

...

Yangcheng.

Chunhui Inn.

Li Wuji sat quietly on the couch and drank tea. Due to the injury and excessive blood loss, his face looked increasingly pale.

The trip was hurried, he was tired from the journey, and he was injured. After he came to the inn and asked a doctor to treat his injury, he fell asleep and woke up at noon the next day.

Di Long knelt respectfully and sat across from him, refilling Li Wuji's cup with tea from time to time.

In the entire inn, there was only one guest, Li Wuji, but a sign indicating that it was fully occupied had already been hung at the door, not because Li Wuji directly booked the inn, but because this inn was Tianyuan's property.

Before Li Wuji entered Yangcheng, Cao Zian had already sent a letter to the inn owner to prepare for the arrival of the young lord.

"Any news?"

Li Wuji asked calmly while sipping tea.

"The fire set by the Five Elements Department was quite big. It took the Yangcheng defenders half a day to put out the fire. All traces of the fire have been burned away."
To be continued...