Zhao Chuanchen

Wang Xiao'er breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Please speak, my lord."

Di Renjie said, "When the case is heard in court, you must testify."

Wang Xiao'er replied, "Yes, yes. I will definitely testify in court."

Di Renjie turned to the guards and said, "Take him away and have him affix his mark to the testimony."

Several guards then escorted Wang Xiao'er away.

Di Renjie then ordered, "Attend me."

The Qianniu Guards squad leader outside immediately entered to receive his orders.

Di Renjie said to the Qianniu Guards squad leader who had entered, "You..."

Di Renjie paused, thought for a moment, then said to Hu Jinghui, "General Hu, please bring out the Imperial Sword."

Hu Jinghui immediately turned to retrieve the Imperial Sword. He came before Di Renjie and raised it with both hands, while Di Renjie accepted it with both hands as well.

Di Renjie handed the Imperial Sword to the Qianniu Guards squad leader and said, "Take ten Qianniu Guards and one hundred Imperial Envoy Guard soldiers at once. Carry the Imperial Sword and arrest Zhang Yong, Hu Jinbao, and Fang Hongliang. Bring them to the Governor-General's Office. Any who resist are to be killed without exception."

The squad leader immediately acknowledged the order, took the Imperial Sword, and went to arrest the major criminals. Hu Jinghui watched events unfold from behind, yet had no way to excuse himself.

Once Di Renjie had dealt with the urgent matter, he said to Hu Jinghui, who was guarding him, "Jinghui, sit."

Hu Jinghui obeyed and sat down. "My lord, I truly admire you beyond measure. How did you know the rebels were soldiers masquerading as civilians?"

Di Renjie chuckled. "Naturally, the scene told me. The first point of suspicion was the clothing on those slain officers."

Hu Jinghui was