"So according to Your Highness, what spurred General Chen to suddenly return to the capital city?" Minister Chen asked, as he stroked his beard and gave Yang Hanlun a thoughtful gaze.

"From what I know about General Chen, he wouldn't come back unless Imperial Elder Brother summoned him or he received a secret edict," Yang Hanlun said affirmatively.

"General Chen got ambushed the moment he returned. Moreover, the assailants are surely highly skilled. There are few men in the world who can surpass General Chen in martial arts. And yet, I heard from Imperial Physician Shangguan that General Chen only suffered from some common sword wounds. Other than his head injury, there were no other signs suggesting that he was injured by a highly-skilled individual," Minister Chen analyzed thoroughly.

"Yes, I have also seen his injuries. It looks like his attacker was someone who doesn't know any martial arts and knocked him down easily. He wouldn't be incapacitated just from the sword wounds on his body," Yang Hanlun cocked his head, his brows furrowed together. This was a really huge mystery.

"This official discovered something interesting during the investigation," Minister Chen suddenly blurted out, shooting Yan Hanlun a look.

"Oh? What is it?" Yang Hanlun immediately sat up straight.

"Someone witnessed General Chen holding up a wounded old lady...