After a few days, the results of w.a.n.g Jun's case finally came out.

After reading the report, Xiang Han frowned. There was indeed a person directing w.a.n.g Jun from behind the scenes, causing him to suspect the Little Emperor. However, even w.a.n.g Jun himself was unclear of the other person's ident.i.ty.

Xiang Han knew that it was Prince Liang's men but had no evidence, making it difficult for him to act. Moreover, he had many people in the Northwest Army.

Coincidentally, Zhao Ze came to appeal on w.a.n.g Jun's behalf but after hearing Xiang Han's words, he was surprised. Turned out, the Little Emperor was quite knowledgeable regarding court affairs and the army, much more than he had expected.

Regaining his wits, he quickly replied, “The Old Marquis is already over forty and has fought countless battles for Da Ji. w.a.n.g Jun followed his father from the time he was fourteen, he is a truly valuable soldier, although he has made mistakes in the past and offended His Majesty. However, he had been deceived by people with ill-intentions. A few days ago, this minister paid him a visit, he has already acknowledged his mistakes…”

“Enough,” Xiang Han interrupted him with a wave of his hand, “Zhen understands what you are trying to say, but the fact remains that he tried to stab Zhen in front of everybody. Even if Zhen agrees to pardon him, the court will definitely not let him go.”

“This minister understands, but still pleads with Your Majesty to have mercy and give him a chance.”

“Oh, what kind of chance?” Xiang Han asked.

Zhao Ze, “Since Your Majesty also believes that the a.s.sasination attempt is linked to Prince Liang and suspects the Northwest army is filled with his men, Your Majesty can beat him at his own game. Let w.a.n.g Jun fake his death and pretend to side with Prince Liang…”

Xiang Han thought for a moment before he said, “I need to see w.a.n.g Jun.”

w.a.n.g Jun was quickly brought before him, his expression lifeless. He already knew that the person controlling him from behind the scenes did not bode well, but when he thought of his father's death and how he could not find any evidence, he still chose to believe that person in a moment of despair.

But he never expected that evidence to be fabricated, intentionally leading him in the wrong direction. When he thought of the a.s.sasination attempt that day, he could only feel regret. He regretted burdening his family and hated himself for being unable to execute revenge.

Using his spiritual force, Xiang Han interrogated him once over and confirmed there was nothing wrong before he said, “Zhen will give you a chance to prove yourself on behalf of Minister Zhao's sincere pleas.”

w.a.n.g Jun instantly froze, as if unable to believe his own ears. Zhao Ze also silently breathed a sigh of relief.

Just as w.a.n.g Jun froze, Xiang Han continued, “Zhen will sentence you to decapitation. From now on, you will take on another ident.i.ty and head towards the Northwest, your mission is to find those that Prince Liang planted there and help Zhen regain control of the Northwest Army. As for your family, they will also be exiled to the northwest.

w.a.n.g Jun was still frozen on the spot, as if he had finally gone stupid.

Xiang Han looked at Zhao Ze suspiciously and asked, “Can he really lead his troops?”

Zhao Ze ruthlessly kicked w.a.n.g Jun, hating iron for not becoming steel, “You are still not thanking His Majesty for his mercy?”

w.a.n.g Jun finally regained his senses and prostrated himself on the ground, his forehead knocking loudly against the floor, “thump, thump.” He was too agitated, “This criminal thanks His Majesty's magnanimity. This criminal will always remember Your Majesty's edict and carry it out with utmost effort. From now on, this life belongs to Your Majesty.'

He had thought that the only choice awaiting him was death, while his family would be implicated as well. However, he never expected that His Majesty not only spared him, but even allowed him to join the army. At this moment, w.a.n.g Jun wanted nothing more than to knock his head against the ground until there was a hole to express his grat.i.tude and loyalty.

Xiang Head's head hurt just from hearing it and quickly allowed Zhao Ze to bring him away. Too scary, if he continued to kow-tow any further, there might really be a hole.

Settling the matter with w.a.n.g Jun, Xiang Han could not help but ask, “Such a thing won't happen with the prime minister, right?”

The prime minister was also a high-ranking official. Rumour had it that he choked to death while eating. Xiang Han really had to give it to Prince Liang.

Zhao Ze thought for a moment and said, “Prime Minister Sun and his wife are extremely affectionate. Until now, they only have one daughter.”

“What's her name?” Xiang Han asked.

He vaguely recalled after the original host wedded, he had a concubine from Prime Minister Sun's family.

“Sun Meng Yao.” Zhao Ze looked at him strangely.

“Arrange for her to be married as soon as possible,” Xiang Han was a little afraid.

Zhao Ze sunk into silence and after thinking for a moment, he said, “Your Majesty, this sort of matter…isn't something a minister like myself can interfere with, right?”

Xiang Han did not care and threw a fit, “Then Minister Zhao can think of a way to arrange for her to be wedded.”

Zhao Ze, “...”

After the matter of w.a.n.g Jun had been dealt with, Xiang Han frequently called Luo Bai over to accompany him.

Zhao Ze had just helped Sun Meng Yao settle her life's biggest affair and when he heard the news, his heart instantly felt gloomy. After a deep contemplation, he decided that Luo Bai could not remain. He had to think of a way to chase him out of the palace.

On a certain day, Xiang Han and Luo Bai were studying the Luo Family's recipe pa.s.sed down in his family.

Xiang Han had his eyes on the various food products made from corn, sweet potatoes and potatoes. For a long while, his gaze did not s.h.i.+ft.

With Luo Bai's effort, Xiang Han had tasted all the dishes in the recipe book apart from those few due to the lack of ingredients. He had not eaten them for a long time and was starting to miss them.

[Little Nine, do those ingredients exist in this world? Will there be a problem if I brought them into Da Ji?] He could not help asking.

System, [They do. Since this is merely a virtual world, there shouldn't be any problems.]

Xiang Han's eyes instantly lit up and he turned to look at Luo Bai.

Luo Bai s.h.i.+vered. An ill sense of foreboding had suddenly overwhelmed him.

“Little Bai, do you want to find those ingredients, ah?” Xiang Han smiled at him and asked.

Was there any chef who did not want to search for rare ingredients? Luo Bai didn't even think and immediately nodded, “I want to.”

Xiang Han firmly slapped his shoulders and happily said, “Very good. Zhen knows that Minister Zhao shares the same sentiment, saving Zhen a lot of worries.”

Luo Bai, “Er…” So His Majesty also wanted to go and look for those ingredients?

Coincidentally, Zhao Ze had requested an audience and when he entered, he heard that sentence. He immediately looked at Luo Bai with neither a hot nor cold gaze, bowing as he greeted, “The minister greets His Majesty.”

Luo Bai saw him and was instantly frightened back a few steps, putting as much distance as he could between Xiang Han and himself.

Xiang Han knew he was afraid of Zhao Ze and simply waved his hands, “Alright, this matter ends here. You may return first.”

Luo Bai sighed in relief, escaping as quickly as a hare.

Xiang Han was helpless. Throwing aside the recipe book, he gestured for Zhao Ze to come forward. “Minister Zhao, come over. Zhen has something to discuss with you.”

Zhao Ze walked over and when his gaze fell on the recipe, he was slightly confused.

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After a few days, the results of w.a.n.g Jun's case finally came out.

After reading the report, Xiang Han frowned. There was indeed a person directing w.a.n.g Jun from behind the scenes, causing him to suspect the Little Emperor. However, even w.a.n.g Jun himself was unclear of the other person's ident.i.ty.

Xiang Han knew that it was Prince Liang's men but had no evidence, making it difficult for him to act. Moreover, he had many people in the Northwest Army.

Coincidentally, Zhao Ze came to appeal on w.a.n.g Jun's behalf but after hearing Xiang Han's words, he was surprised. Turned out, the Little Emperor was quite knowledgeable regarding court affairs and the army, much more than he had expected.

Regaining his wits, he quickly replied, “The Old Marquis is already over forty and has fought countless battles for Da Ji. w.a.n.g Jun followed his father from the time he was fourteen, he is a truly valuable soldier, although he has made mistakes in the past and offended His Majesty. However, he had been deceived by people with ill-intentions. A few days ago, this minister paid him a visit, he has already acknowledged his mistakes…”

“Enough,” Xiang Han interrupted him with a wave of his hand, “Zhen understands what you are trying to say, but the fact remains that he tried to stab Zhen in front of everybody. Even if Zhen agrees to pardon him, the court will definitely not let him go.”

“This minister understands, but still pleads with Your Majesty to have mercy and give him a chance.”

“Oh, what kind of chance?” Xiang Han asked.

Zhao Ze, “Since Your Majesty also believes that the a.s.sasination attempt is linked to Prince Liang and suspects the Northwest army is filled with his men, Your Majesty can beat him at his own game. Let w.a.n.g Jun fake his death and pretend to side with Prince Liang…”

Xiang Han thought for a moment before he said, “I need to see w.a.n.g Jun.”

w.a.n.g Jun was quickly brought before him, his expression lifeless. He already knew that the person controlling him from behind the scenes did not bode well, but when he thought of his father's death and how he could not find any evidence, he still chose to believe that person in a moment of despair.

But he never expected that evidence to be fabricated, intentionally leading him in the wrong direction. When he thought of the a.s.sasination attempt that day, he could only feel regret. He regretted burdening his family and hated himself for being unable to execute revenge.

Using his spiritual force, Xiang Han interrogated him once over and confirmed there was nothing wrong before he said, “Zhen will give you a chance to prove yourself on behalf of Minister Zhao's sincere pleas.”

w.a.n.g Jun instantly froze, as if unable to believe his own ears. Zhao Ze also silently breathed a sigh of relief.

Just as w.a.n.g Jun froze, Xiang Han continued, “Zhen will sentence you to decapitation. From now on, you will take on another ident.i.ty and head towards the Northwest, your mission is to find those that Prince Liang planted there and help Zhen regain control of the Northwest Army. As for your family, they will also be exiled to the northwest.

w.a.n.g Jun was still frozen on the spot, as if he had finally gone stupid.

Xiang Han looked at Zhao Ze suspiciously and asked, “Can he really lead his troops?”

Zhao Ze ruthlessly kicked w.a.n.g Jun, hating iron for not becoming steel, “You are still not thanking His Majesty for his mercy?”

w.a.n.g Jun finally regained his senses and prostrated himself on the ground, his forehead knocking loudly against the floor, “thump, thump.” He was too agitated, “This criminal thanks His Majesty's magnanimity. This criminal will always remember Your Majesty's edict and carry it out with utmost effort. From now on, this life belongs to Your Majesty.'

He had thought that the only choice awaiting him was death, while his family would be implicated as well. However, he never expected that His Majesty not only spared him, but even allowed him to join the army. At this moment, w.a.n.g Jun wanted nothing more than to knock his head against the ground until there was a hole to express his grat.i.tude and loyalty.

Xiang Head's head hurt just from hearing it and quickly allowed Zhao Ze to bring him away. Too scary, if he continued to kow-tow any further, there might really be a hole.

Settling the matter with w.a.n.g Jun, Xiang Han could not help but ask, “Such a thing won't happen with the prime minister, right?”

The prime minister was also a high-ranking official. Rumour had it that he choked to death while eating. Xiang Han really had to give it to Prince Liang.

Zhao Ze thought for a moment and said, “Prime Minister Sun and his wife are extremely affectionate. Until now, they only have one daughter.”

“What's her name?” Xiang Han asked.

He vaguely recalled after the original host wedded, he had a concubine from Prime Minister Sun's family.

“Sun Meng Yao.” Zhao Ze looked at him strangely.

“Arrange for her to be married as soon as possible,” Xiang Han was a little afraid.

Zhao Ze sunk into silence and after thinking for a moment, he said, “Your Majesty, this sort of matter…isn't something a minister like myself can interfere with, right?”

Xiang Han did not care and threw a fit, “Then Minister Zhao can think of a way to arrange for her to be wedded.”

Zhao Ze, “...”

After the matter of w.a.n.g Jun had been dealt with, Xiang Han frequently called Luo Bai over to accompany him.

Zhao Ze had just helped Sun Meng Yao settle her life's biggest affair and when he heard the news, his heart instantly felt gloomy. After a deep contemplation, he decided that Luo Bai could not remain. He had to think of a way to chase him out of the palace.

On a certain day, Xiang Han and Luo Bai were studying the Luo Family's recipe pa.s.sed down in his family.

Xiang Han had his eyes on the various food products made from corn, sweet potatoes and potatoes. For a long while, his gaze did not s.h.i.+ft.

With Luo Bai's effort, Xiang Han had tasted all the dishes in the recipe book apart from those few due to the lack of ingredients. He had not eaten them for a long time and was starting to miss them.

[Little Nine, do those ingredients exist in this world? Will there be a problem if I brought them into Da Ji?] He could not help asking.

System, [They do. Since this is merely a virtual world, there shouldn't be any problems.]

Xiang Han's eyes instantly lit up and he turned to look at Luo Bai.

Luo Bai s.h.i.+vered. An ill sense of foreboding had suddenly overwhelmed him.

“Little Bai, do you want to find those ingredients, ah?” Xiang Han smiled at him and asked.

Was there any chef who did not want to search for rare ingredients? Luo Bai didn't even think and immediately nodded, “I want to.”

Xiang Han firmly slapped his shoulders and happily said, “Very good. Zhen knows that Minister Zhao shares the same sentiment, saving Zhen a lot of worries.”

Luo Bai, “Er…” So His Majesty also wanted to go and look for those ingredients?

Coincidentally, Zhao Ze had requested an audience and when he entered, he heard that sentence. He immediately looked at Luo Bai with neither a hot nor cold gaze, bowing as he greeted, “The minister greets His Majesty.”

Luo Bai saw him and was instantly frightened back a few steps, putting as much distance as he could between Xiang Han and himself.

Xiang Han knew he was afraid of Zhao Ze and simply waved his hands, “Alright, this matter ends here. You may return first.”

Luo Bai sighed in relief, escaping as quickly as a hare.

Xiang Han was helpless. Throwing aside the recipe book, he gestured for Zhao Ze to come forward. “Minister Zhao, come over. Zhen has something to discuss with you.”

Zhao Ze walked over and when his gaze fell on the recipe, he was slightly confused.

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