Chapter 55 Killing the Tyrant 4 (2/2)

Unlike this little girl, who grew up in a suicide squad, she still has that chivalrous spirit that she possesses at her age.

But in the royal palace, this could be fatal.

“Ah Zi…you grew up in the Death Squad. Do you know why sometimes even those with superior martial arts skills are eliminated from the Death Squad?”

His tone was unusually gentle.

Zi Xi shook her head, pretending not to know.

"Because His Majesty doesn't need a knife with its own thoughts, look at this."

Yin Yi took a file out of the drawer and pushed it in front of her.

If the commander of the Death Squad intends to pass the position to Azi, then her review of the Death Squad's files beforehand wouldn't be considered a leak of secrets.

Zi Xi opened the file, her pupils suddenly contracting.

That was an execution list. The latest line recorded that seven members of the Death Squad Group A were beaten to death for privately discussing court affairs and His Majesty.

"This is……"

"This just happened this afternoon. You were lucky to be assigned to the main hall for duty, and His Majesty was in a good mood. Otherwise, your name would be on this list."

Yin Yi retrieved the case file.

Zi Xi's hands trembled slightly; this was ancient times.

Two of those seven people were training with her yesterday.

The oil lamp popped and sparked, illuminating the room for a moment.

Zi Xi bit her lower lip, the two flames in her eyes dimmed, but stubbornly refused to go out.

So, are those assassins dead or not?

She suddenly circled back to the original question.

Yin frowned.

Why is this girl still so hung up on those assassins?

"That's not something you should be asking."

"If they're not dead, can I go see them?"

"presumptuous!"

"We've shown you the case files, why are you still so stubborn?!"

Yin slammed his hand on the table, making the teaware clang loudly.

"Commander Yin, just tell me! I promise I won't cause any trouble!"

Zi Xi wasn't afraid of him; instead, she moved even closer.

The commander of the Death Squad and the commander of the Dark Guard were old acquaintances and had a very close relationship.

"Could it be... that you have some kind of connection with those assassins???"

Yin Yi's eyes suddenly sharpened, and he gripped the sword tightly in his hand.

Ah Zi's reaction was too abnormal; she probably not only knew the people inside, but also had some kind of connection with them.

Zi Xi's expression remained unchanged, still as carefree as ever: "Commander Yin, please don't accuse me of anything. I just want to know if the children of those loyal ministers are alright. Is that enough for me to ask..."

"I have only one purpose in asking so many questions: to make His Majesty clear up those rumors and gossip, to govern diligently and love the people, to strengthen the Northern Cang Dynasty, and to let all the people of the world live in peace and prosperity."

Yin Yi didn't say anything, just looked at her quietly, not believing what she said at all.

Zi Xi: These days, nobody believes you when you tell the truth.

“Azi, the most important thing when working for His Majesty is to do your duty well. Don’t ask what you shouldn’t ask, don’t think what you shouldn’t think, and never contradict or question His Majesty.”

Yin Yi sighed. After all, this was a promising talent that his friend had taken a liking to, so he softened his tone.

"I understand, so he's not dead. Thank you so much!"

Zi Xi understood, and with a smile, she cupped her hands in thanks to Yin Yi.

Yin Yi's eyes narrowed, but he said nothing.

"Remember my words."

Yin Yi stood up, exhausted, indicating the conversation was over, and pushed the disobedient promising student away with the hilt of his sword.