Chapter 7

The worker cautiously walked to the junction of the shore and the long bridge, and only stopped when he saw the governor nodding again

At this moment, that clear voice spoke again

If there is no internal strife, what joy can he seek? But seeing her get excited and the wound start to bleed again, Dongfang Fei lazily kept silent, lest she become furious and blood flow like a river

"Yes." The Qingyi replied respectfully: "The Governor and the Chief Commander request to mobilize troops, all in accordance with the laws of the imperial court."

Just the height and body shape have already given it away

"The moonlight is bright tonight, making it easy to see everything clearly. May I ask, sir, where is the witness worker?"

The governor squinted, fixating on the indistinct figure, secretly confirming that all of Dongfang Fei's warriors were present, with the only one absent being the attendant in green.

She was taken aback. There are hidden weapons in the fan? No wonder he never parts with it, no wonder the governor wanted to give him the fan, yet he was not interested; it turns out the governor had long anticipated that he had hidden weapons for self-defense

The sleek and shiny black hair... such black hair, she had only seen on one person...

The worker paused for a moment and instinctively replied

Huaining slid several steps, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and said to her without looking back: "His internal strength is indeed profound; to shatter the heart meridian with a single strike is simple." In other words, he tested the palm with his own body, serving as a witness.

"This... I remembered it wrong, it’s, it’s the left side! Yes! It’s the left side!" the worker exclaimed urgently

Upon hearing this, the worker immediately stopped. The soldier who had followed him also turned around and continued to shake his head.

As expected, it was as you anticipated. He appointed skilled guards from the imperial palace as his personal protectors, so the Minister of Revenue dared not kill him in secret and could only use the law to eliminate him. He did not realize that you intended for him to act according to the law, allowing for a clever trap to ensnare him completely. When an official wishes to eliminate someone, any means can be employed as long as they can deceive superiors and subordinates alike. However, for the wise and revered sovereign, to remove an obstructive official, it must be done according to the law to gain the compliance of the people.

Seeing her break free from the protection of the warrior, he shouted in anger: "Qingyi"

"Eastern non!" The governor gritted his teeth and said, "One day, your fate will be even more tragic than that of Mu!"

Those who had never witnessed her divine power all displayed expressions of fear, and the local officials were so frightened that they retreated repeatedly, while the soldiers and horses withdrew from the area in a slightly disordered manner

Suddenly, a muffled laugh interrupted her questioning. Dongfang Fei stepped forward, looked at the wound on her forehead, then shifted his gaze to her clear and beautiful eyes, and said with a smile

"Huaizhen!" Feng Yilang hurriedly rushed forward to support her

All the officials present were taken aback, and they all fixed their gaze on the indistinct figure in front of the waterside pavilion

Qingyi knelt on the ground and lowered his gaze, saying: "I, the humble subject Qingyi, kneel before Your Majesty"

It depends on the situation," she said softly, with a very cautious expression. "As long as the situation is acceptable, the governor will not arbitrarily charge you with any crimes."

I... I... if I accepted the money, will the punishment be severe?

The governor gave a signal, and a middle-aged man standing at the back stepped forward, nodding submissively.

Then, Huaining revealed a fierce intent in her eyes and decided to fight back, engaging in a struggle with the governor.

The Eastern figure coldly commanded, "Are you all standing here like fools? Why aren't you going to help?"

This... I remember now, it's not that far, I recall it needs to be closer

The governor took a tattered cloth, his gaze swept over the calm and composed prefect, then turned to the east to look at something, and finally settled on the disheveled young man in front of him.

"Is this person... could it be Huai Zhen?" The young nobleman on the terrace asked hesitantly. The taste of the East is truly...

Qingyi respectfully replied

My lord, we, your subordinates, are commanded to prioritize your safety above all else. The governor possesses exceptional skills, and should there be any oversight, it would be difficult for us to report to His Majesty.

The young nobleman standing on the high platform observed everything with a sinister gaze

"No." Dongfang Fei replied succinctly, "I have carried it with me for many years, merely as a superficial embellishment." He never concealed anything from her

The governor cast a glance at the East, and only when the latter slightly nodded did he speak

"That makes sense! Uncle, you lack martial arts skills, while the Qingyi possesses formidable abilities. If he can disrupt the county magistrate's vital points, then his internal strength must be profound. Within a distance of fifty steps, you could easily be detected... So, are you saying that you saw it from the shore?"

Your Highness... Prince, we have arrived at the Imperial Garden.

"I do not dare to claim any intelligence. Huai Zhen possesses no particular talent, but relies on... the countless experiences of other county magistrates in adjudicating cases." At this point, she closed her eyes and said with deep sorrow, "My lord, where is your experience? You have risen all the way to the Governor of Jiangxing, yet why do you not understand such a trivial skill in solving cases? Why do you lack such experience?"

Huaizhen, your intelligence is truly extraordinary; how could you merely be a follower?

The young person did not intend to deceive the elder, but merely wished to reveal the true culprit. I hope the elder will handle this matter impartially. Although the worker has given false testimony, he is just a simple country man who does not understand the seriousness of the situation. I hope the elder will consider a lighter sentence for him

"Ha ha, so what if you see through it?" He did not take it seriously at all. Isn't life just a gamble? If you lose, you accept the loss, as it should be.

A blurry figure appeared in front of the waterside pavilion, taking several steps forward, yet his appearance remained unclear. However, his flowing long hair gradually became visible under the lights, and the color of his hair was leaning towards white... not the typical black hair of a man in a blue robe. Is he an old man?

Risking his life to save her? Is he really that kind-hearted? He is merely... merely...

If the East is truly not at fault, then why would the governor and the chief commander handle the matter impartially, and the Emperor be wise, yet still blame the two officials?

Dongfang Fei laughed several times heartily

Originally carefree and enjoying the moment, the Eastern figure's expression suddenly changed upon hearing that familiar sound, and their sharp eyes discreetly surveyed the surroundings

"Yes, I am indeed a worker. You... you are the one who chatted with me, Huai Zhen, right?"

I am not making a public descent to the south, so there is no need for formal greetings outside. Quickly, what is the situation now? Even I... even I have unexpectedly arrived at the official residence at night, did the East anticipate this?

I see. Then, please stand at the place where the discovery of the East is made

The worker was about to answer "yes," but hesitated for a moment and turned to look at the governor.

The azure figure gracefully descended from above, joining the fierce duel

Ruan Dong sighed and suddenly released his strength with a speed that was as swift as lightning, catching one off guard

The goal of the governor is not on her, but she must take it on. Fortunately, Ichiro is too far away to arrive in time; otherwise, he would definitely have shielded her.

"Everything is according to the law?"

The worker caught a barely noticeable nod from the governor and immediately replied

The governor directed his gaze at her. After a long pause, he finally spoke in a cold voice

"It is indeed I, Huai Zhen." She sighed, "Uncle, did you see me hiding by the window tonight?"

You do what you want! He tried to grab her again, but she was very agile and dodged it.

The wind was fierce and unyielding, yet she felt no fear. Just as she was about to take control, a familiar long robe caught her eye. The newcomer pulled her behind them, and her mind went blank. With a thud, her heart raced uncontrollably, and she instinctively looked up.

In an instant, the lime blurred the vision of the crowd, and fragments of stone scattered, striking several soldiers

The Governor-General clasped his fists and said to the Provincial Governor: "Your Excellency, both the witnesses and the evidence are present, I request your decision on this matter."

So, uncle, take a look, is this person you see now me

Standing atop the high platform, the esteemed one of the Nine Five, expressed mild surprise, saying: "A single palm strike and one dies? Is this skill truly commendable?"

"My lord, all three county magistrates died with a direct blow to their chests, showing no signs of resistance before their deaths. This indicates that the true culprit possesses advanced skills and was familiar with the victims." She took out a piece of wrapped cloth. "I found a piece of torn cloth at the hook inside the room, which should be from the corner of an official robe. In recent days, the officials have been feasting in the front and have not visited the Green Shade Pavilion. The owner of this torn cloth is also a suspect. As long as we compare the evidence one by one, we will know who the suspect is."

"... Yichang, my mind is a bit overwhelmed." She said, her beautiful eyes fixed on the fight in the arena, yet she swallowed her thoughts on who had the advantage. "Will Huaining win?"

This... right, I remember now, I was standing right here! It is definitely here! I am nimble, and I did not let the young lady in green discover me, and, and my eyesight is excellent; I can see clearly what others cannot see. Right here, I saw that the person standing in front of the window is none other than Lord Dongfang!

I said, if even I, on a whim, can be accurately guessed by him, then he must truly be a remarkable person.

Feng Yilang gazed at her silhouette for a long while before silently retracting his arms

The fifteen or sixteen-year-old young attendant respectfully lifted the curtain of the sedan chair and called out softly

"Who is speaking?" he asked

The indistinct figure in front of the water pavilion remained completely still, allowing the worker to walk forward.

The East does not shrug its shoulders

"Alright, please take a few steps forward, uncle." She was also very polite

The humble person only believes in the laws of the imperial court. The voice asked solemnly, "May I ask if there are any witnesses or evidence, Your Excellency?"

A strong wind struck her back, and she immediately knew what had happened

"Not him? Then who is he"

The governor pondered for a moment, feeling somewhat troubled

The soldiers on the ground were so frightened that their souls seemed to leave their bodies, and they had long since scattered in a panic.

She nodded, her steps somewhat unsteady, even swaying as she walked in front of Dongfang Fei

"Yes." Without even needing to look, Dong Gu's immense strength was evident. Not only could Huaining not withstand it, but even someone as powerful as the governor found himself at a disadvantage when caught off guard. He murmured, "Dong Gu, you are exerting too much effort; the effects of the medicine are taking effect too quickly." He was concerned. Her gaze had already become somewhat vacant, yet she stood upright in place.

The closer one gets to the lakeside pavilion, the more the lights resemble daylight, with layers of soldiers ahead. Suddenly, someone spoke softly:

Huaining almost failed to dodge in time, but Qingyi used the momentum to kick the old tree towards the governor at the same moment

Dongfang Fei chuckled twice and waved his hand casually: "Let's just listen to her."

The worker blinked forcefully, then looked up at the round moon in the sky and hesitantly said

Jiang Xing, the governor, pointed at the workers on the shore and said

In a moment of thought, she swiftly turned to face the governor.

"Huaizhen, have you not just scolded all the officials present? Here, not a single official has raised such a question; those who can be promoted are not thinking of the people, but rather of themselves"

Upon thinking of this, she immediately wanted to rise, but his left hand firmly pressed down on her shoulder, preventing her from getting up

The fan handle does not have any hidden weapons

He searched the scene for a moment, squinting as he asked

Yuan Dong, the former governor and chief commander, clasped his fists and said

Dongfang Fei, unaware of being discovered, laughed heartily without even moving. In an instant, more than ten personal warriors had crossed through layers of soldiers, surrounding Dongfang Fei and Ruan Donggu. At the same time, among the soldiers, a tall figure dressed in a soldier's uniform swiftly lunged forward, receiving a palm strike from the governor.

"He is dealing with his own issues; what can you do to help? Look at you, in such a state, unable to take care of yourself, yet you still want to help others... Why are you looking at me like that?" Dongfang Fei raised an eyebrow

The leisurely demeanor of the Eastern figure immediately vanished upon seeing the situation, her phoenix-like eyes narrowed slightly as she gritted her teeth and glared at the person.

I appreciate your assistance

"Hmm?" His slender eyelashes concealed his gaze

"It is not the East!" she exclaimed

"By the way, are you trying to deceive some people with deep ulterior motives, right? Aren't you afraid that the governor will see through it?"

"Really? No wonder I feel a bit unclear in my mind." She walked up to the governor, her eyelids slightly heavy, and clasped her fists, saying: "My lord, just now I used a small trick to deceive you into thinking that this rag was torn from an official robe. I hope you can forgive me, my lord"

"To be able to shatter the heart's pulse with a single strike, one's internal strength must be at least exceptional." He quietly gathered his energy, searching among the soldiers for any suspicious experts. At that time, he had not anticipated that there would be someone with formidable internal strength among the subordinates of the governor. Moreover... he was secretly annoyed by the "noble person" who had come to watch the show. It was precisely because he feared that this "noble person" might suddenly appear that his master had sent him over.

What are you doing?

Then please take a few more steps, uncle

"Lord of the East... what are your thoughts?" At last, the governor has taken a stand.

It is I...

The worker received a hint and exclaimed loudly, "That's right! I am certain it is the one in blue! It is him that I see now!"

"Fake?" The governor was secretly astonished and quickly unfolded the rag. "Why do you deceive this official?"

I have heard that you, my dear minister, have recently taken a renowned male favorite, spending every night together until dawn. Where is this male favorite now?

Where was Dongfang Fei standing at that time

"Huaizhen!" Feng Yilang shouted angrily

No, there is a highly skilled attendant beside the lord, and if I peek through the window, I will surely be discovered

"Sir, you have mistaken the person. He is not Qingyi. Even at such a close distance, if you cannot see his head of white hair, how can you prove that the three county magistrates died under suspicious circumstances while Dongfang Fei was at the waterside pavilion?" Raising her small face, her clear and resolute eyes fixed on the governor, she said in a deep voice, "My lord, on a night without moon or lanterns, it is impossible to witness a neighbor committing murder. However, even under a full moon, one may not see a person. The only way from the waterside pavilion to the shore is this long bridge. Yet, it is turned away from the moonlight, and there are lanterns on the bridge, four on each side, appearing to be brightly lit. However, the place where Feng Yilang stands is precisely a blind spot; unless one approaches him, his face cannot be seen clearly. This indicates that the criminal is intent on framing Dongfang Fei, and he has no accomplice, unable to play two roles simultaneously for a scene experiment. He assumes that under the full moon, everything is exposed, yet he forgets that the moon waxes and wanes, and the moonlight also varies in brightness and darkness."

Everyone coincidentally had this thought flash through their minds, and the governor's eyelids twitched as he suddenly recalled the tofu vendor who had come looking for the kitchen that afternoon

"Huaining!" Ruan Dong called out again

A young nobleman in splendid attire stepped out of the sedan chair, glanced at the tranquil official garden, and inquired, "Is this the esteemed official garden? Why do I not see any guards or soldiers... Could it truly be as the East predicted, that we can conclude matters tonight? Hurry, take me there quickly"

"Brother Dongfang, does your fan have hidden weapons?"

He was quick-witted and swift in action, immediately seizing her wrist, and angrily scolding her:

He is a martial artist, with eyesight superior to that of ordinary people. When he saw a shadow of a person in the water pavilion, he was slightly taken aback. Currently, there are only the corpses of three county magistrates in the water pavilion; how could there be someone else? Who has sneaked in?

The young gentleman's eyes sparkled with brilliance as he smiled and said

She was determined to brace herself and take this blow, despite the effects of the knockout drug still lingering. Even though she felt somewhat weak, she had to endure it! She must endure it!

"To murder the magistrate of the three counties under the Jiangxing Provincial Administration."

Young master, please follow me

The governor did not waste a moment's opportunity, leaping forward to strike directly at Dongfang Fei

"Huaining!" Ruan Dong shouted loudly, and then exerted all his strength to strike the rockery.

The bright moonlight shines brilliantly, and the surrounding lanterns provide ample illumination on the ground, yet the figure remains indistinct.

"...just by the window, lean, lean to the right side." He quietly obeyed the order.

The master was completely unaware that the young master would come here at night; it was the attendant in green who saw the young master accompanied by his guards, followed them to take a look, and then discovered the young master's presence

"Here? Uncle, did you see me?"

"Is the one you cherish truly your male lover?" He squinted, unable to find the boy anywhere.

"Once more—there is another large tree, pull it out again"

The master of the inner court also protects Dongfang Fei from danger

This is certainly... Thank you for your hard work, Huai Zhen

I will go lend a hand! The governor possesses exceptional skills and has already made the resolute decision to face destruction alongside the jade and stone; it is unlikely that Huaining will emerge victorious.

Dongfang let out a grunt and cast a gloomy glance towards the source of the sound

"The master can never be compared to the young master. In all the world, the only one who can be compared to the divine is the young master himself." The attendant in green led him to a nearby elevated pavilion, overlooking the distant green shade and water pavilion.

"Brother Dongfang has saved me multiple times, and I have kept it in my heart, but this time you risked your life to save me, I... I was truly frightened..." The fear caused her heart to race, making it hard to bear. She spoke softly, "Rest assured, I still have many things left to accomplish, and I will never easily seek death."

Ruan Dong, having settled beside Feng Yilang, said with a bitter smile

"Uncle, do you see me?" she asked

How could she retreat? If she does, wouldn't that uncle be killed? If the true culprit has no accomplices, then it must be the governor who personally killed the three county magistrates. To be able to shatter the heart's pulse with a single palm strike, such skill is certainly not possessed by an ordinary person

"According to the laws of the dynasty, a murderer must die. If the deceased is an official of the seventh rank or above, and is a serial killer, regardless of the circumstances, they shall be sentenced to death, and those who resist may be killed on the spot." The governor sighed, but was not too regretful. "Dongfang Fei, you have received the Emperor's grace, and when you resigned, you took away many generous rewards. What you are doing is bringing shame to the Emperor"

On a night without clouds, the full moon on the fifteenth day shines brightly, bringing ample light to illuminate the land for the county of Lezhi. A sedan chair quietly comes to a stop in front of the small side gate of the official garden.

The indistinct figure in front of the pavilion moved and stopped to the right of the window

Qingyi hesitated for a moment and gritted her teeth, saying: "It is the personal attendant Huai Zhen of County Magistrate Le Zhi."

The East, whether intentionally or unintentionally, incited them to rebel within their own ranks. In that moment, the faces of the commanding officers and the provincial governor fluctuated between dark and light, hesitant to take on this heavy burden.

The governor pondered for a moment and noticed that the provincial governor seemed inclined to lean towards this side. A sly smile crept upon the corners of his mouth

Amidst the panic of the crowd, the century-old tree planted beside the artificial hill was uprooted by her, causing the ground to tremble faintly. She carried the century-old tree and struck it towards Huaining.

She heard Yilang calling out urgently: "Huai Zhen, step back!"

It is enough, there is no longer a need for you.

He could not hear clearly, and took another step forward

She gritted her teeth and said angrily in a low voice

The governor furrowed his thick brows, just about to speak

"Come again!" she called again

Her gaze was filled with something unusual, and she suddenly asked:

The worker took five steps, followed by a soldier who shook his head at the officials present, indicating that he could not see clearly

"Young master, please rest assured, this place is very secluded, and from a high vantage point, one can clearly observe the developments of the situation. The bodies of three county magistrates are in the waterside pavilion, and the provincial governor has framed my master for this. With the consent of the governor, troops have been deployed to seal off the Green Shade Pavilion."

Fortunately, the official garden is brightly lit, with the full moon shining high above, making it almost possible to see objects just by holding a lantern. The noble gentleman questioned aloud:

The governor's expression was calm as he said, "I have no enmity with the three county magistrates. Dong Fangfei, you have wielded power and enjoyed wealth and honor in the court for over ten years. Now that you have resigned from your official position and chosen to live in seclusion, it should be a good thing. However, you should not have brutally killed the three county magistrates. The emperor is subject to the same laws as the common people; moreover, you are merely a former chief minister!"

Are you... the attendant by the side of the East?

She stared at him and sighed, "Perjury is a crime, but it does not warrant death; however, the crime of murdering the county magistrate certainly deserves the death penalty. Uncle, just tell the truth."

"Hahaha, this lord has never tasted any bitter experiences in his life; having this opportunity is not bad at all." Dongfang Fei said meaningfully, "Governor, regardless of your loyalty to the old national uncle, from the moment you became one of his men, your fate has already been sealed."

Dongfang Fei was not merely stained with blood from a long robe; the robe itself served as material evidence. He even admitted that he was stained by the blood of the three county magistrates. The eyewitness was a worker responsible for repairing the official garden, who passed by this place at midnight and personally witnessed Dongfang Fei coldly watching the actions of the man in the green attire inside the building. In a moment of panic, he hurried to find the official, and by the time the official arrived with others, Dongfang Fei had already killed the three county magistrates and was walking towards the shore

"Young master, please be careful" the attendant in green reminded, while also paying attention to the changes around them

Dongfang Feidun's anger surged, but before he could unleash his wrath, Ruan Dong suddenly stood up, intending to break through the layers of protection.

The young nobleman, calm and unperturbed, turned to the side to take a look, pondered for a moment, and said

The young attendant received the order and had the accompanying guards proceed ahead to scout the path

"Your Excellency the Governor, if both the witnesses and the evidence are present, it would not be difficult to execute Dong Fangfei on the spot. At that time, if the Provincial Governor and the Chief Commander intend to turn a blind eye, it will also become widely known due to the many voices present. If the two gentlemen wish to engage in such self-damaging and beneficial acts for others, they must consider whether Dong Fangfei has the willingness to repay the two gentlemen."

Her martial skills are inferior to Huai Ning's, especially after becoming an official, as she only practices one set of boxing every day, merely for the purpose of strengthening her body. Nevertheless, she can still be considered a practitioner, which is better than this worker who is incapable of even binding a chicken.

"Governor, we have been waiting for this moment for a long time. Does this count as lawful killing? I, Dongfang Fei, have never personally killed anyone before today; you are the first. After you descend to the underworld, you can inform the old national uncle's family that they are no longer needed. You may go down and keep them company!" Dongfang Fei said with a smile.

Huaining and she had an excellent tacit understanding. He leaped into the air, and amidst the shouts of the crowd, he spun around to kick—he was taken aback! A rockery? How many bowls of rice had his immensely strong sworn sister and senior sister eaten?

Upon hearing this, she smiled helplessly and said

The worker was extremely nervous, trembling all over, and stammering

"I, I made a mistake again... I need to get a little closer."

The person in the green clothes remained calm and said steadily, "Perhaps they have hidden."

Jiang Xing, as a minister of the state, you should protect the innocent people within the emperor's realm. Why did you implicate him as a false witness? He took the blame for you, how is your conscience?

The East does not seem to find it particularly interesting, waiting with a beaming smile for the governor's response

"Uncle, you must be certain, as the crime of perjury is not to be taken lightly" she sighed again

That's right. Lord Dongfang was outside the Water Pavilion at that time, waiting for Qingyi to make a move. His cold smile sent shivers down my spine. Later, there was a scream from inside the room. I was nervous and hurried to find the magistrate!

A large number of troops and horses have already surrounded the outer circle of the lake. The provincial governor, along with the commander, the inspector, and other officials, are all present on the scene. However, they arrived in haste and were not wearing official attire.

"He understands martial arts; upon sensing something amiss, he fled immediately." The governor fixed his gaze on the source of the sound and slowly smiled, saying, "Huaizhen, if you wish to learn how the esteemed magistrate conducts an investigation, I shall grant you the opportunity. Tonight, the moonlight is bright, and the lights are ablaze.

It is to listen rather than to look with the eyes? The East does not show a thinly veiled anger; she is indeed putting on a brave front!

He discreetly stroked the blue parts of the clothing

She ignored the worker's answer, her tone revealing anger

Until the two were about ten steps apart, she sighed and said, "Uncle, you may advance further. But if what you say is true, you will be discovered by the one in the green attire. How can you successfully escape?"

Ruan Dong, fully aware that her martial arts skills were far inferior to theirs, looked around anxiously and rushed to the front of the artificial hill. With a loud shout, a thunderous sound erupted as she lifted the entire artificial hill.

"Uncle, what a coincidence, your voice sounds very familiar. You were working on the garden's mud bricks a couple of days ago, weren't you?"

"I see! Then hurry and lead the way!" Quickly followed the escort as they headed towards the waterside pavilion.

Not long after, the guards reported: "Jiang Xing, the Governor of the Province, along with the Chief Commander and other officials, has led a large number of troops to surround the Green Shade Pavilion ahead in layers, attempting to capture the esteemed Lord Dongfang."

"...Indeed." The young man in blue also seemed somewhat incredulous. The dosage of the sleeping drug was calculated precisely by him, ensuring that Miss Ruan would not awaken until tomorrow afternoon. Where did all these injuries come from?

"It is not you, it is the Qingyi! Yes, the person before me is the attendant beside Lord Dongfang!"

"Eastern, how dare you! You are deliberately sowing discord among the gentlemen, hoping to incite them to turn against one another! What benefit does this bring you? The guilty are guilty, and the innocent are innocent! There is no need for you to instigate internal strife among them"

"He..." The young woman in blue was still hesitating on how to explain, when she saw a petite figure struggling to rise from behind a pillar near Feng Yilang, appearing under the moonlight

Huaizhen, I have always thought that you and Dongfang Fei were in cahoots.

The Eastern figure, with an air of nonchalance, stood on the long bridge, opened a folding fan, and said with a smile

The voice fell silent for a long time, long enough for Dongfang Feixin to know that she could not withstand the effects of the sleeping powder any longer. He furrowed his brows, clearly displeased. Only then did she speak again

Qing Yi and the other two proceeded down another path, their expressions unchanged as they casually remarked

The Eastern figure, not cunning but smiling, deftly turned the handle of the fan in a different direction, aiming it at Jiang Xing, the Governor of the Province.

This person is drenched, with a swollen forehead, a face covered in dried bloodstains, and their lips are bitten and bleeding, with blood flowing into their mouth, staining their white teeth, presenting a very disheveled appearance

Hmph, even when pampering a dog, it does not understand gratitude, let alone humans. Such lowly people do not deserve excessive favor from the East. He stepped forward again, carefully observing and listening to the situation below.

"This is something I must ask you!"

And the figure in the Eastern long robe, stained with blood, stood calmly on the long bridge connecting the pavilion and the shore

"This... no, his name is Feng Yilang, and he is not the master's... male concubine"

"So I have to weave the charges myself? Very well, then let it be said that I killed them because we had a disagreement. Everyone knows I am merely a civil servant; how could I possibly kill someone"

"...Indeed, it should be." The figure in the green attire stared at the silhouette in front of the waterside pavilion. This shape...

The figure gradually shifted to the left

"You have a long-time attendant in green attire who is quite skilled; having him take action is the most secure choice! This can be verified by the coroner, as the three county magistrates, Tao Qian, each received a palm strike that was powerful enough to shake their hearts and pulses, which was indeed the work of your attendant in green attire"

...the East is not... you are deliberately plotting to murder three county magistrates, with both witnesses and evidence present...

Still coming? He would rather engage in a seven-day and seven-night battle with a master of martial arts than face her strength again. When dueling with the governor, it was a matter of skill level, but to withstand her force, he had to be extremely cautious to avoid unnecessary broken bones

"What is the charge? There must be a charge, right?" the young master asked

Dongfang let out a disinterested hum, feeling no need to continue watching. She was clearly intent on spoiling his enjoyment

"It is... it is..." The worker kept glancing at the governor.

"Since death is inevitable, one must naturally drag others down with them!" He had killed three county magistrates, and there was no doubt he would die. At the very least, he had to drag down Dongfang Fei... He squinted and stared at the folding fan, suddenly realizing something.

Then what about the Qingyi?

"This person is a witness. He was passing by the waterside pavilion and saw Dongfang Fei emerge from within the pavilion, at that time he was wearing a long robe stained with blood, and the robe serves as material evidence. May I ask the governor, what punishment should be given for the murder of three county magistrates of the seventh rank?"

Ruan Dong's lips curled slightly, yet there was no genuine smile. She said:

"Perhaps the Emperor has let out a sigh of relief," the Minister of Revenue said coldly. "Since the new Emperor ascended the throne, rumors have spread throughout the realm that the Eastern faction conspired with the new Emperor to murder the late Emperor and frame the old Prime Minister. The entire family of the old Prime Minister, except for Concubine Mei, was executed, and subsequently, the new Emperor ordered that Concubine Mei be buried alongside the late Emperor. The reasons behind this are well known to the people. Now that you have resigned from your official position, how many secrets will you take with you? Will the Emperor easily let you go? The warrior by your side, is he there to protect you or to monitor you? You should understand this better than anyone else!"

Upon seeing this, the commander hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, Your Grace, how do you suggest we handle this matter?"

This is the place

"Do not come here again! You have killed them all!" Huaining finally spoke. Taking advantage of the sturdy old tree striking the governor, he and the figure in green launched a pincer attack from both sides.

How can one harm others on such a bright night

Suddenly, a clear and bright voice naturally said

"Is this your male pet, my lord?" The noble young man on the terrace was taken aback, momentarily left staring at the youthful figure with white hair. This young man had an ordinary appearance, yet there was a hint of wisdom in his brows, his demeanor gentle yet slightly aloof, and his physique was similar to that of a young scholar. So this is the type that my lord prefers...

Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of the water pavilion

The young nobleman standing on the balcony searches for the silhouette of the person who made the sound

"Is it the person standing in front of the long bridge?" the young noble asked, as he could only see a blurred figure.

The worker looked at the governor and whispered, "It's the governor..." Suddenly, his pupils dilated.

He gritted his teeth and, using leverage, kicked the artificial hill. The governor quickly stepped back and struck the cold stone mountain with his palm.

Ruan Dong squatted down in front of the worker and gently asked, "Uncle, who asked you to commit perjury?"

The old man, with white hair, lit the lantern he held in his hand, and the faint glow finally illuminated his smooth, unwrinkled face

No wonder I couldn't find Qingyi everywhere before, it turns out she's with the young male pet. The young male pet wants to play a game of wits and conspires with Qingyi to rescue Dongfang Fei. It depends on whether he has the intelligence for it.

"It's not hard work, this is what a petty person should do." She blinked hard, her eyes really couldn't see clearly. Without looking back, she asked, "Can I sleep peacefully now, Ichiro?"

When the provincial governor heard this, he immediately understood everything. Even if he had no intention of seeking revenge, from the very beginning, Dongfang Fei intended to eliminate the subordinates of the Duke Guozhang, and even behind this, it was the Supreme Nine-Five who prompted Dongfang Fei to do so.

"Governor, are you not clearly trying to frame me? You summoned me to the waterside pavilion, claiming there was an unexpected surprise waiting for me. Upon my arrival, I found three corpses. What enmity do you have with these three county magistrates?"

Brother Dongfang?

The East, with its keen eyes and swift hands, lost the fan and promptly embraced the stall, turning towards her delicate figure

"You speak so plainly, making it known to everyone present, are you not afraid of harming the governor?" Dongfang Fei glanced at the pale-faced governor and smiled, "You merely wish to use the governor to bring about my demise. If the Emperor were to blame in the future, the main culpability would lie with the capital's commander and the governor who deployed the troops. You are different from the old national uncle; you are much more scheming. Why hasn't he promoted you to an official position in the court?"

"You say so much, it is merely to force me to confess. Well then, why did I take the lives of the three county magistrates?"

There is no need to turn around; she already knows that something has changed behind her

The Provincial Governor, with a cold smile, said, "Huai Zhen, you don't need to intimidate him anymore. He is just an innocent commoner. Your attempt to manipulate his response will only harm him."