Chapter 3, Inversion of Black and White (Chinese)

Murong Feiyan turned around and glared at this fellow, thinking to herself that defending the laws of Dakang was originally her duty, did she really need this young scion to remind her? Lost in thought for a moment, she did not expect Tang Qingsuan to strike her shoulder with a palm, causing Murong Feiyan to stagger. She had never anticipated that Tang Qingsuan would attack her. Among the Tang siblings, Tang Qingsuan had the worst temper, her character was fiery, and having suffered such a great humiliation, she was now determined to inflict several transparent holes in Hu Xiaotian to vent her anger. Lost in thought for a moment, she did not expect Tang Qingsuan to strike her shoulder with a palm, causing Murong Feiyan to stagger. She had never anticipated that Tang Qingsuan would attack her. Among the Tang siblings, Tang Qingsuan had the worst temper, her character was fiery, and having suffered such a great humiliation, she was now determined to inflict several transparent holes in Hu Xiaotian to vent her anger.

At a critical moment, Murong Feiyan grabbed Hu Xiaotian's arm and, with a pull, had already shielded him behind her

Hu Xiaotian ran while looking up, noticing that Tang Xiaoniu was about to catch up with him. I said, this is definitely faster than running. Cheating! It must be cheating! Hu Xiaotian saw Tang Qingxuan diving down like a hawk pouncing on a rabbit, and from her face, which was a mix of shame and anger, he could tell that this girl had completely lost her rationality. Once a woman loses her rationality, she can do anything. A wise man does not suffer immediate losses.

Murong Feiyan said: "I am Murong Feiyan, an eighth-rank guard under Lord Hong of the Jingzhao Prefecture!"

Tang Qingxuan wanted to bypass Murong Feiyan and thrust her sword forward. Although Murong Feiyan was mentally standing on the side of a good friend, as the foremost female constable of Jingzhao Prefecture, she was quite familiar with the laws of Dakang. If Tang Qingxuan truly intended to kill Hu Xiaotian, it would likely lead to tremendous trouble. Although princes and commoners are equally guilty under the law, Hu Xiaotian's crimes had not yet reached the level of deserving death. Observing that Tang Qingxuan was dressed neatly, it seemed she had not been violated. Even if Hu Xiaotian had committed a crime, he must first be tried before judgment. Seeing Tang Qingxuan thrust her sword again, Murong Feiyan hurriedly reached out to grasp her wrist and whispered, "Qingxuan, you must remain calm"

Hu Xiaotian carefully pinched the sword's edge with his hand, slowly leaning back, moving his neck away from the sword tip, and then took a step back

Upon hearing Murong Feiyan's series of questions, Hu Xiaotian immediately understood that this girl was a referee. I said, have you figured out the ins and outs of the matter? You come right out and place all the blame on me, have I provoked you? Hu Xiaotian was convinced that this Murong girl either had a grudge against his father or had ties with the Tang family, which was why she was acting so biased.

Murong Feiyan said, "Qingxuan! Please calm down!"

At the critical moment of life and death, Hu Tianxiong, the personal bodyguard of Hu Buwei, arrived just in time to witness the scene where Tang Qingxuan's flying sword was about to stab Hu Xiaotian. Hu Tianxiong acted swiftly, using his iron courage to deflect the long sword, pulling Hu Xiaotian back from the brink of death

Hu Xiaotian had been paying close attention to Murong Feiyan's expression. Upon seeing the hesitation in her gaze, he immediately deduced that the young lady Murong had been taken aback by his words. Does she not know that I also casually obtained a master's degree in psychology?

Tang Qingxuan angrily declared: "I must kill this lecherous scoundrel today!"

Tang Qingxuan utilized the rebound force from Liang Dazhuang's head, executing two backflips in the air along with a 720-degree rotation, once again closing in on Hu Xiaotian, and exclaimed: "Lecher! Behold my sword!"

Hu Xiaotian said: "In broad daylight, you trespass into a private residence, armed with a deadly weapon, threatening the life and safety of me, a law-abiding citizen. Do you not know your crime?"

Murong Feiyan certainly did not understand what "going astray" meant, and coldly said: "You, as the son of a court official and a citizen of the Great Kang, basking in the emperor's grace, yet do not know how to set an example for others, and actually commit the shameless act of forcibly seizing a commoner's daughter in broad daylight. Do you know your crime?"

Hu Xiaotian's master's degree in psychology was not obtained without effort, and when Murong Feiyan saw Hu Xiaotian running towards her, her expression appeared conflicted and complex

Hu Xiaotian hid behind Murong Feiyan, retreating while saying: "Captain Murong, you are a law enforcement officer and must handle matters impartially. Let us clarify who is right and who is wrong at the government office"

Hu Xiaotian thus gained a moment of respite. He did not continue running forward, as ahead, Tang Tiehan was leading a group of people to surround and encircle him. Hu Xiaotian turned around and ran towards Murong Feiyan. To outsiders, it seemed as if he was throwing himself into a trap, but Hu Xiaotian was convinced that Murong Feiyan was currently the safest place to be. She was a female constable from the Jingzhao Prefecture and should be the most law-abiding among this group. He could not just stand by and watch as Tang Xiaoni killed him. Moreover, the sword was taken from her by Tang Xiaoni; if anything were to happen to him, she would also be held accountable.

Tang Qingxuan felt both shy and anxious, her eyes reddening as she gritted her silver teeth and said: "Sister Murong, if you still value the friendship we have shared over the years, please step aside. I must kill this lecherous scoundrel"

Upon seeing the unfavorable situation, Hu Xiaotian quickly took to his heels, running towards the direction of Hu Fu's servants. Instead of rushing forward to protect him, those servants scattered in fear when they saw Tang Qingxuan, armed and fiercely pursuing them. Hu Xiaotian was furious; a bunch of cowardly good-for-nothings, who usually enjoyed the benefits and resources of the Hu family, fled faster than rabbits when he needed their protection. What a disgrace, they had no sense of professional ethics. Hu Xiaotian's training over the past four months was not in vain; he ran like the wind. Moreover, today he was unencumbered by his long robe, wearing only a pair of shorts, striding forward with grace. Shaking off Tang Qingxuan was a piece of cake.

The sword's edge was merely one foot away from Hu Xiaotian's back, and Murong Feiyan's delicate face lost its color. Even if she wanted to save him, it was already too late. She lamented in her heart, my foolish little sister, if Hu Xiaotian were to die just like this, who knows how many people would lose their heads as a result

Hu Xiaotian said: "Are the constables really that impressive? Do you have a search warrant? Do you think the Ministry of Personnel is just any place? You think you can come and go as you please?" This question truly caught Murong Feiyan off guard. Although the term 'search warrant' was somewhat unfamiliar to her, she was aware of the term 'capture warrant.' Hu Xiaotian was not mistaken; the Murong family and the Tang family had a long-standing friendship, and Murong Feiyan and Tang Qingxuan were close friends. Therefore, upon hearing that Tang Qingxuan had been abducted, she rushed over with her people without first thinking to apply for a capture warrant from Lord Hong, the magistrate of Jingzhao. If it were an ordinary case, this procedure would not matter much. However, today she had barged into the Ministry of Personnel, where Minister Hu Buwei was a third-rank official deeply favored by the Emperor. Even her direct superior, Jingzhao Yin Hong Baiqi, was merely a junior third-rank official, and he would have to show respect in front of Hu Buwei. She vaguely realized that she might have made a significant blunder today.

Fortunately, Tang Qingxuan's martial arts skills were quite impressive. With her sword, she moved with great ease. Upon seeing Liang Dazhuang being pushed out, she retracted her sword and then lifted her small foot, making a loud thud as it landed on the top of Liang Dazhuang's head. Despite the small size of her foot, the force was considerable, causing Liang Dazhuang's legs to buckle, and he fell to his knees with a thud. If it weren't for the earth-shattering impact of his kneeling, it is likely that his head would have been driven into his stomach.

Listening to the exchange between the two, Hu Xiaotian had already understood that these two young women were indeed childhood friends, which explained why this female constable was able to arrive at the crime scene at the first opportunity

When it comes to running, Tang Qingxuan is definitely not a match for Hu Xiaotian. However, she possesses lightness skills. When she sees that she cannot catch up while running, she lightly taps her toes on the ground and then suddenly leaps into the air, performing a front flip along with a 720-degree rotation.

Upon hearing the rustling sound from behind, Hu Xiaotian immediately sensed that something was amiss. The hairs on his body stood on end, and he inwardly lamented, "My life is over. If I had known that this Tang girl was so formidable, I should not have staged such a farce of a marriage snatch. I truly outsmarted myself. The opportunity for rebirth that I had so painstakingly obtained has been squandered by my own actions. Heaven has forsaken me. How regretful!"

A piece of iron flew in at an angle, and with a sound of "bang!" it struck the blade of the sword that was thrown at Hu Xiaotian. The long sword was deflected from its original direction by this impact, flying off at an angle and embedding itself in the grass of the garden

Housekeeper, housekeeper! Hu Xiaotian discovered that those housekeepers were fleeing even faster than he was. However, there was at least one loyal enough; at a critical moment, Liang Dazhuang groggily got up from the ground. This fellow did not intend to sacrifice himself to protect his master; he merely happened to rise at that moment, wanting to sneak away and distance himself from this troublesome place. His tall and stout figure served as an excellent cover, allowing Hu Xiaotian to circle around behind him and push him out.

Murong Feiyan's beautiful eyes flickered, her heart in a state of indecision. However, her primary purpose today was to rescue someone; other matters could be discussed later. One could escape the monk, but not the temple. She tore off the cloth gag from Tang Qingxuan's mouth and severed the ropes binding her with her sword. Tang Qingxuan was filled with extreme shame and anger. As soon as she regained her freedom, she snatched the long sword from Murong Feiyan's hand and exclaimed, "Lecher! I will kill you!" She immediately pursued Hu Xiaotian.

Tang Qingxuan did not expect Murong Feiyan to actually step in to help Hu Xiaotian. The sword thrust was interrupted midway, and she, filled with confusion, said: "Sister Murong, please step aside!"

Murong Feiyan said: "I am a constable! Eradicating crime is my duty"

Upon hearing that the visitor was a female police officer, Hu Xiaotian immediately felt relieved. Since it was a female officer, she would not dare to act recklessly. He extended his hand and gently flicked the blade with his finger, saying: "Please move the sword away a bit; it would be unfortunate if it accidentally went off."

Liang Dazhuang's mind was still not clear. Upon seeing Tang Qingxuan descending from the sky with her sword drawn, he finally understood why the young master had pushed him. With a cry of despair, he exerted all his strength, shouting: "Damn your grandpa..." Although this phrase was directed at Tang Qingxuan, it was actually meant for Hu Xiaotian. I am merely a servant, selling my body but not my life. How could you be so despicable as to push me out to block the sword for you.

Tang Qingxuan retrieved the long sword and saw Hu Xiaotian accelerating away. Seizing the moment when Murong Feiyan was unsteady, the long sword slipped from her hand and shot out, its cold light flashing as it headed straight for the back of Hu Xiaotian's heart