Li Shimin moved quickly. Li Xiu Ning's Women's Army had long since been disbanded, but Li Shimin personally assigned the Black Armor Army to her command.
Li Jiancheng moved at the same time as her.
He led troops to arrest Hou Junji and the other officials implicated in the rebellion.
Eastern Palace.
Li Chengqian watched Li Xiu Ning emerge once more, his expression grave. Then he looked at the Black Armor Army behind her and asked in a low voice, "Aunt, have you brought troops to arrest Chengqian? If so, Chengqian will offer up his head himself. There is no need for Aunt to dirty her hands."
"Of course not!"
Li Xiu Ning shook her head. "I brought troops to protect you."
Li Chengqian froze. "Protect me?"
He looked at the Black Armor Army.
If it was protection, why deploy the Black Armor Army? These were the elite among elites!
Li Xiu Ning looked at Li Chengqian, sighed, and sought to reassure him.
"Chengqian! Do not overthink this."
"Your Father Emperor loves you! His expectations for you are very high!"
"Aunt has watched you grow up since childhood. Of course I understand."
Listening to Li Xiu Ning's words, Li Chengqian remained silent. He did not answer, merely turning to order someone, "Why are you still standing there? Go prepare some tea and snacks!"
"Yes!"
The servant hurriedly nodded and withdrew.
Li Xiu Ning was not worried about anyone slipping away. The entire Eastern Palace had already been surrounded tight by the Black Armor Army.
If they let an unarmed person escape, the Black Armor Army might as well disband.
Li Chengqian raised a hand in invitation.
"Aunt, please take the seat of honor!"
"Very well!"
Li Xiu Ning nodded.
"Just so happens that we aunt and nephew can have a