Chapter 226: An Appointment (Second Update)

That evening, Zhou Gu and He Zheng, with the respective findings from their half-day investigation, entered the palace to report to the Emperor.

The Emperor was infuriated upon hearing that such a significant mishap had occurred in the Imperial Guard, resulting in a death and a disappearance, and that it was clearly related to this case. "He Zheng, I trusted you and entrusted the Imperial Guard to you, and yet look what has happened under your watch. What does this say?" he said, fuming.

He Zheng knelt on the ground, his face pale and unable to retort, "Your Majesty, please forgive me."

The Emperor's anger was palpable, "Starting from today, you are suspended from duty for investigation..." he began, intending to mention the deputy commander as his replacement, but at this point, he did not trust the deputy commander either, so he stopped abruptly, unsure of who to appoint in He Zheng's place.