Chapter II

After sulking in the imperial study for a while, Jiang Zuming was shocked to realize that he was being led by Gao Hongxuan's nose, and he couldn't help but be even more angry, but he couldn't do anything to him. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

At this time, Gao Hongxuan was explaining things to Ruofeng, the commander of the Praetorian Guard of the palace.

"Ruofeng, General Ben has something to explain to you."

"General, please."

"Protect Your Majesty."

"This is the duty of my subordinates, and I dare not quit if I die." Although Ruofeng was puzzled, he was very clever not to ask more. Because he knows, what he should know, the general will naturally tell him. He shouldn't know, knowing it will only lead to death.

Regarding Ruofeng's performance, Gao Hongxuan couldn't help but glance at him more. There are many smart people in this palace, but there are not many people who are self-aware like Ruofeng. His sanity is exactly what Gao Hongxuan appreciates about him.

Gao Hongxuan once wanted to recruit Ruofeng under his command, but he was unsuccessful due to the remarks of the courtiers. After all, with his identity, if the commander of the Imperial Palace's Praetorian Guard was his subordinate, everyone would suspect his intentions.

"General Ben has received a secret report, I'm afraid someone will assassinate me tonight."

"What the general said is true?" Ruofeng's expression was cold, and he didn't believe Gao Hongxuan rashly.

"Hmm." Gao Hongxuan put his hands behind his back and looked up at the extreme west. That's the direction of the Imperial Tomb.

"The subordinates will definitely protect the emperor to the death." Although Ruofeng was skeptical of Gao Hongxuan's words, he would rather believe it or not, no matter what, it was better to strengthen his vigilance tonight.

Ruofeng has already been mentioned, Gao Hongxuan did not stay in the palace for a long time, and rode on his horse and left.

In fact, the news he gave to Ruofeng was not true. What Assassin would be stupid enough to let his target know before he was assassinated?

It's just that he is not in Beijing tonight, and he can't secretly protect His Majesty like before. In desperation, he made this decision to make the Praetorian Guards more vigilant. Even if something does happen, the reaction speed can be a little faster. After all, based on his usual secret observations, the Praetorian Guard's vigilance and reaction speed were really too poor. This is also inevitable, after all, nothing has happened in the palace for several years, and they are forgiven for slacking off. However, after returning home, it is still necessary to put the Praetorian Guard in order. Your Majesty's safety still needs them to protect it in the end, and it is a big taboo to be so slack!

In the midst of his thoughts, Gao Hongxuan had already ridden a horse to the imperial mausoleum in the extreme west.

"Come and get off the horse!" The soldiers guarding the imperial tomb shouted.

Gao Hongxuan flew off his horse neatly, threw the reins of the horse to the guards, took out the token in his arms and showed it to him, and then entered the imperial tomb without even stopping half a step.

The guard saw that it was General Gao, and he took out the token again, so he didn't dare to stop it. Although the rules of the Imperial Tomb are strict, it is much easier to enter if you have a token.

The Imperial Mausoleum is located in the far west of the capital, in the middle of nowhere. Even if Gao Hongxuan came on horseback after leaving the palace, he was already starry when he arrived. The terrain in the imperial tomb is complex and rarely popular, so it is inevitable to get lost at night when only a few torches are lit for lighting.

Gao Hongxuan walked in one direction with ease, and he didn't need any guards to lead him.

About half a cup of tea, he stopped in front of a tombstone.

I saw that the tombstone was engraved with "The Tomb of Emperor Ren of the Daxing Dynasty".

"Auntie, my nephew has come to see you." Gao Hongxuan whispered to the tombstone, and the gentleness in his tone was surprising.