Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey! Chapter 2034 - 480: Chen Jie: Father-in-law, You’re Going Too Far!

The Ruyang King glanced at Lord Wuxiang, and immediately spoke: "What crime has the Master committed?"

Upon hearing the Ruyang King’s words, Lord Wuxiang replied: "My Lord, I have defected to the Princely Heir..."

The Ruyang King listened to Lord Wuxiang’s account, his expression remained calm throughout. Zhao Ya, standing nearby, was moved as she saw Lord Wuxiang taking on multiple accusations himself. After all, she had tested Lord Wuxiang and knew he had his own grievances.

Therefore, she stepped forward to counsel: "Father, the Master also has his grievances, he!"

The Ruyang King, hearing this, glanced at Zhao Ya and said: "Yaya, you watch from the side for now, be patient."

After saying this, the Ruyang King spoke to Lord Wuxiang: "Master, although you have grievances, you indeed did something you shouldn’t have. Upon returning, hand over all powers in your possession and peacefully remain by my side as a Tribute."

"Yes."

Lord Wuxiang acknowledged this, then raised his head to look at the Ruyang King and asked: "My Lord, is, is that all?"

The Ruyang King replied as he looked at him: "Otherwise, should I shout to kill and slaughter to your satisfaction?"

Upon hearing these words, Lord Wuxiang immediately bowed and said: "Thank you, My Lord!"

Hearing Lord Wuxiang’s response, the Ruyang King said: "You old chap, you’re really fortunate. If it weren’t for Yaya pleading on your behalf, I would’ve kicked you twice for sure!"

Lord Wuxiang smiled immediately upon hearing this: "Yes, yes."

Seeing this, the Ruyang King also smiled. In truth, the lenient punishment was primarily because his relationship with Lord Wuxiang was already quite friendly.

Moreover, the actions of Lord Wuxiang did not seem like an outright betrayal to the Ruyang King; there was a sense of enduring humiliation for a greater cause implied.

Another key point was the Ruyang King’s plan to handle the Longxing Prefecture Rebellion discreetly, avoiding any loud proclamations or brutality. If it became widespread with calls for bloodshed, the forces under his command would be severely affected, and in the current environment, the Ruyang King could not risk depleting their essence.

Therefore, his objective this time was to punish only the true culprits and to regain authority, which was the Ruyang King’s strategic intention moving forward. His strategic intentions would align with this principle.

Punishing only the true culprits meant that the majority could be spared. The primary culprit was directly targeting the Ruyang King’s Princely Heir, Sharlu.

As for others, as long as their actions weren’t too excessive, the Ruyang King intended small penalties and great admonitions.

In this way, he could ensure the normal operation of his mansion’s authority. In fact, this episode was not a bad thing for the entire Ruyang Royal Mansion; at the very least, it could clear out some imposters and people with other ideas.

Lord Wuxiang was very moved; that he could be forgiven thusly increased his loyalty towards the Ruyang King.

The Ruyang King looked at Lord Wuxiang and asked: "What is the current situation in Jiangnan?"

Upon hearing this, Lord Wuxiang was silent for a moment before replying: "Not, not very good!"

Just as the Ruyang King was about to inquire further, they suddenly heard the sound of a cow horn coming from the forest not far away. The Ruyang King frowned and said: "You brought the White Deer Army as well."

Lord Wuxiang replied: "Over thirty thousand men, they must be gathering after not seeing me return."

The Ruyang King, hearing this, said: "Come, let’s go check it out."

With that, the Ruyang King headed directly towards the forest nearby, with Lord Wuxiang following behind, saying: "My Lord, perhaps we should first appease the officers and soldiers."

Having heard these words, the Ruyang King remarked: "No need, I want to see who still dares to act arrogantly with me."

After saying this, the Ruyang King quickly arrived at the edge of the forest. At this time, within the forest, the Qincha Eight Guards who followed the White Deer Army northward, Fourth Brother and Fifth Brother, were heard.

The two late-stage Molten Furnace experts exchanged a glance and said: "Why hasn’t Lord Wuxiang returned after such a long time? Something must be wrong, right?"

Upon hearing this, they said: "Hard to say, let’s not worry about anything else for now. Gather the troops first and then discuss everything else."

With that, the two immediately called for the White Deer Army’s commanders. Upon hearing the Qincha Eight Guards’ orders, the three commanders gathered their troops without delay.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, a group of people appeared from the forest not far away.

Among them was Lord Wuxiang, and what they hadn’t anticipated was that upon his return, Lord Wuxiang commanded the thirty thousand troops to disarm immediately.

The two Qincha Eight Guards were furious: "Lord Wuxiang, what do you mean? Are you trying to defect?"

Saying this, the two prepared to seize Lord Wuxiang along with the others present.

Yet before they could finish speaking, they saw a man riding forward slowly, emanating an aura that invoked fear in all the troops and horses.

This man then spoke: "White Deer Army, obey the order, change your banner!"

Changing banners was the highest ceremony in the White Deer Army and a symbol. Whichever banner the White Deer Army flew represented whom they were loyal to.

Currently, the banner the entire White Deer Army flew was [Prime Minister].

It indicated their supreme commander was Prime Minister Tuotuo. But with one word from the Ruyang King, it meant the restoration of order and regaining control over the thirty thousand White Deer Army.

Upon hearing this, the two Qincha Eight Guards were enraged: "Oh, you just decide to take back control and you take it back? Don’t I have any face?"

However, just as the two Qincha Eight Guards were about to resist, the three White Deer Army commanders had already pushed aside the slow-moving soldiers and kicked down the flag bearing the insignia of Prime Minister Tuotuo.

Reverting back to their original military flag.

Immediately following, the three commanders dropped to their knees and said: "Welcome back to the army, My Lord!"