98: It's a heinous crime to kill me.
“You… you actually dared to hit this official?”
After Zhuge Tai stabilized his body, he covered his face with one hand and pointed at Xie Weilou with the other, his expression incredibly furious.
Xie Weilou’s face darkened: “How dare you, Zhuge Tai! I am This Young Master of Marquis Zhenxi and also the Director of Tianquan Division. You actually dared to lay hands on me and harm my life. This is a heinous crime! This Young Master will thoroughly investigate you to see if you have any misconduct as an official. If you do, I’ll drag you to Tianquan Division for a cup of tea!”
“……”
Xie Weilou’s imposing manner completely stunned Zhuge Tai. Who the hell was the villain here? Who was the one who got hit?
But he quickly reacted and glared at Xie Weilou, saying, “Arrogant fool! You, a mere Director of Tianquan Division, dare to investigate this official?”
“Oh? A Director of Tianquan Division cannot investigate you? Are you perhaps above the laws of Great Xia?”
A cold voice sounded. A middle-aged man was walking towards them. It was Baili Changqing, the Pacification Envoy.
Lin Qinghuang held the Tianya Sword and followed beside him. She glanced at Xie Weilou, nodded slightly, and greeted him.
“Pacification Envoy…”
“Greetings, Pacification Envoy!”
Upon seeing Baili Changqing, everyone’s hearts tightened, and they quickly saluted.
As the Pacification Envoy of Tianquan Division, his power was immense, representing Royal Power. Who would dare to underestimate him in the slightest?
Moreover, Baili Changqing’s cultivation was extremely high, making him even more formidable.
Baili Changqing looked at Zhuge Tai expressionlessly: “People from Tianquan Division cannot investigate you?”
Zhuge Tai quickly explained: “Lord Pacification Envoy, I didn’t mean that. What I meant was…”
Baili Changqing impatiently interrupted Zhuge Tai, saying indifferently: “Tianquan Division monitors all officials and has the power to execute first and report later. From the highest Sima to the lowest Captian, anyone can investigate you, understand?”
“Understood!”
Zhuge Tai dared not refute him, because he knew that if he did, Tianquan Division would truly investigate him.
How many officials were truly clean?
Even if they were clean, once they entered Tianquan Division’s Dungeon, they wouldn't be clean anymore!
“Good that you understand.”
Baili Changqing said indifferently, his gaze falling on Xie Weilou.
Xie Weilou clasped his hands and bowed: “Greetings, Pacification Envoy!”
Baili Changqing nodded slightly: “As a member of Tianquan Division, keep your back straight. When you encounter injustice, use your authority to eliminate evil!”
“Understood!”
Xie Weilou was all smiles.
“Mm!”
Baili Changqing nodded. He bowed to Yan Ruyi and then left with Lin Qinghuang.
“……”
Everyone’s hearts tightened. They weren’t fools and had figured it out: Baili Changqing was protecting Xie Weilou. Was it merely because Xie Weilou was a member of Tianquan Division?
“Let’s go!”
Yan Ruyi led Xie Weilou forward.
After the two left.
“Marquis Zhenxi, are you alright?”
Several officials looked at Xie Cangxuan.
Xie Cangxuan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth: “I’m fine!”
However, his heart was filled with extreme anger, wishing he could immediately cut Xie Weilou into a thousand pieces and dismember him.
“Little beast! Just you wait! I’ll make you die sooner or later.”
Xie Cangxuan muttered to himself, his heart filled with endless malice.
— — — —
In front of the Taiji Hall was a huge square, with eight hundred steps sloping upwards.
On the square.
“Why is this guy here? And he’s with Yan Ruyi…”
Yan Junlin was walking with some officials. When he saw Xie Weilou, his expression froze. He hadn’t expected Xie Weilou to be here.
However, he still stepped forward to greet him: “Brother Xie!”
Xie Weilou sighed: “First Prince, you’re not being fair!”
Upon hearing this, Yan Junlin feigned confusion and asked: “What do you mean, Brother Xie?”
Xie Weilou said with displeasure: “The Eastern Zhou delegation is coming to Tianqi. There will surely be a fierce struggle. My poetic talent is unmatched, yet you didn’t invite me to join in the fun.”
Yan Junlin’s expression changed: “What? Brother Xie wasn’t invited? That shouldn’t be! I heard you were invited by Princess…”
He immediately dodged the question!
The surrounding officials immediately perked up their ears, hoping to hear some gossip.
Earlier, there had been rumors that the Emperor seemed to intend for Xie Weilou and Princess to interact. It was unknown whether this was true or false.
If this was true, then Xie Weilou would truly soar. If he connected with Yan Junlin and Yan Ruyu, who would dare to touch him from now on?
Xie Weilou said with a complicated expression: “Princess did indeed invite me, but I firmly refused her. I swore to be loyal to First Prince unto death! But I didn’t expect…”
Yan Junlin’s mouth twitched. He almost believed him. He quickly said: “My fault, my fault. But Brother Xie, haven’t you already arrived? When the banquet starts later, I’ll punish myself with three drinks.”
“When did I invite you?”
A cold voice sounded. Yan Ruyu walked over, accompanied by a white-robed man, Li Haoran of the Qintian Bureau!
Xie Weilou stared at Yan Ruyu: “Princess, are you going to deny it after you’ve had your fill?”
Those around them showed gossipy expressions. Had he had his fill? How did he have his fill?
Could it be that Xie Weilou seeing Yan Ruyu bathing before was false, and he was actually ‘eaten’ by Yan Ruyu?
What was Yan Ruyu’s cultivation?
What was Xie Weilou’s cultivation?
Without Yan Ruyu’s tacit approval, how could Xie Weilou have the ability to see Yan Ruyu bathing?
For a moment, everyone gossiped endlessly, their faces full of curiosity.
“……”
Yan Ruyu raised an eyebrow. She couldn’t refute this. Proving herself would only tarnish her reputation, not to mention that she and Xie Weilou already had some history that was hard to explain clearly.
Yan Ruyi immediately said: “I invited Xie Weilou! You all think he’s a good-for-nothing and look down on him. I just want to invite him to outshine everyone and make you unable to lift your heads later, to make you regret not inviting him.”
Yan Ruyu looked at Yan Ruyi, her face somewhat cold and stern. She looked like an innocent lamb who understood nothing, but beneath her innocent exterior lay the nature of a wolf!
“Cough cough!”
Yan Junlin coughed lightly: “The palace banquet is about to begin. Everyone, please take your seats!”
Upon hearing this, everyone walked towards the Taiji Hall.
Yan Ruyi led Xie Weilou forward. She glanced at Xie Weilou: “Say it! Swear to be loyal to Princess Ruyi unto death!”
“Heh heh! A little silver, a few broken books, and you want to buy my life? Your abacus is broken! You might as well just seduce me directly.”
Xie Weilou yawned and quickened his pace. He was a little hungry and planned to have a good meal later.
“You…”
Yan Ruyi’s face was filled with annoyance. This guy was impervious to persuasion. How bad could it be to follow her? At most, when others caused trouble, they would just lower their heads!
Wasn’t it good to be a member of the timid group?
Xie Weilou seemed to have thought of something. He stopped and looked at Yan Ruyi: “Princess, you’re not a member of the timid group, are you?”
“Uh… Is it that obvious? Actually, it’s not timid. I’m just low-key!”
Yan Ruyi gave an awkward smile.
It was indeed a bit timid. Avoiding trouble and fearing being implicated was her consistent style, and she was living well now, which she thought was great.
Xie Weilou smiled and said: “Timidness can be low-key; low-key can be hiding one’s true abilities; hiding one’s true abilities can be feigning weakness to prey on others. Is Princess a tiger?”
Yan Ruyi lowered her head and said dejectedly: “Low-key can indeed be feigning weakness to prey on others, but it can also truly be a pig…”
Xie Weilou quickened his pace: “Let’s go quickly! Let’s see if there are any beauties!”
“This guy…”
Yan Ruyi stared at Xie Weilou’s retreating back, her eyes slightly narrowed, wondering what she was thinking.
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