100 Motives and Speculations - 32.2 (1/2)

Is the information here reliable?” Jin Fa Chung asked when Wu Zhang He handed him several scrolls after Han Ling finished talking.

”It should be but I am having people confirm it and gather more information although this might take a while.” Wu Zhang He replied in a serious manner.

”That's fine. Although having more information at this time would be invaluable, it's not our top priority.” Jin Fa Chung stated before his eyes landed on Fang Ting Feng.

”General Fang...”

”Yes, Your Majesty.”

”Gather your men and make sure the capital is completely secure. Make sure you're able to quickly find any suspicious movements or individuals. You may cooperate with Bai Nian Zu should there be any need. I want this done within five days.”

”Understood, Your Majesty. Commander Bai and I would do our best.” Fang Ting Feng nodded.

”Good... Also I heard that your son was inspecting our borders? Is that right?”

Startled at the sudden question about his son, Fang Ting Feng only nodded in answer to the question.

”Hmm... Then also send a message to your son and have him tighten our defenses at the borders. Send him some men if need be.” Jin Fa Chung ordered after some contemplation.

”Commander Bai, you'll have to divide your attention on securing the capital with General Fang as well as making sure the imperial palace is safe.”

”Yes, Your Majesty.” Bai Nian Zu acknowledged his orders while keeping calm and serious.

Shooting his friend a glance, Fan Hui Zhong opened his mouth and said, ”I'll assist Bai Nian Zu in securing the palace.”

Nodding his head in assent. Jin Fa Chung continued mulling things over as his fingers rhythmically tapped against the wood of the desk table in front of him.

”If I may speak?” Fan Song Xue suddenly asked, drawing everyone's attention to him.

”Please, go ahead.” Jin Fa Chung said as he gestured for Fan Song Xue to continue.

”This old man suggests that everyone here should tighten their security as well. Based from the attack earlier, they were particularly aggressive towards us military families and military officials. Although they did target others like the Fu Family but their main focus was still a bit obvious. If the information we got earlier was accurate then the group responsible might be aiming to weaken our country's military might. It may not be beyond them to send skilled assassins to target key people to either kill them or do something to get a handle on them. We've had an assassination attempt on my life recently and if we didn't have extra precautions at the time, I might not even be standing here.”

”Is it done by the same group?”

A lot of them wanted to ask how he managed to cure the poison and wanted to ask if he has any more antidotes just in case when a knock sounded on the door.

They knew that the room had seals on it to ensure utter privacy and security to avoid any eavesdropping but they were still surprised at the sudden interruption.

All of them turned to look at the emperor since he was the one in control of the seal and it was also up to him whether the person on the other side may enter or not yet when their eyes landed on his face, all they could see was a deep, heavy frown filled with dissatisfaction as he shot a look towards the door.

Because of his control over the seal, this also gave Jim Fa Chung a way to find out who was standing outside his study and if one purely based it on his reaction, you would know that whoever it is, isn't welcomed.

Schooling his features, Jin Fa Chung hid his annoyance and all you can see from the emperor was his dignified and imposing momentum as a ruler and no trace of his annoyance nor dissatisfaction could be found.

”Enter.”

As soon as Jin Fa Chung gave his permission, the door opened and an old servant walked in before bowing respectfully.

This old servant was precisely the old man that usually shadows and acts as the personal guard of the princess of Spirit Valor Country; Ning Yan Mei.