Zhan Feng didn't even have time to let out a sigh of relief before Ji Chenxue laughed again. "We didn't come here to cause trouble. We came here to collect a debt!"
"Collect a debt?" Zhan Feng stared blankly. "Collect what debt?"
In his mind, it was possible that the Tian Family's birthday banquet still had some goods that hadn't been paid for. As a result, these two ignorant youngsters came to the manor to ask for money.
Zhan Feng couldn't help but sneer. "To be able to make the Tian Family owe you a bit of money, that's the good fortune of several lifetimes. Why aren't you leaving yet?"
Ji Chenxue was still laughing. "You're wrong again. Some debts can't be repaid with money."
When these words were said, not only was Zhan Feng stunned, everyone's expression changed.
If some debts couldn't be repaid with money, then what could be repaid with?
Without a doubt, it was blood and human lives!
A debt of blood must be paid with blood!
"You guys are quite daring!" Zhan Feng flew into a rage, reaching out a hand to grab Ji Chenxue.
He was also a combat master, and this claw had been bitterly trained for at least twenty years. There was also heat Origin Energy attached to it. Not to mention a beginner warrior not being able to dodge, even if they could, they would be sent flying by the aftershocks.
"Peng!"
Everyone present heard the sound of the impact, but the one who was sent flying wasn't Ji Chenxue, but rather Zhan Feng himself.
It was as if he had crashed into an invisible wall of sponge, and he was sent flying on the spot. His body fell straight into the banquet hall in the courtyard, knocking over two or three large round tables on the spot. The wine cups and plates were shattered into pieces.
These guests were worthy of being called heroes and nobles from various places. They actually didn't panic, and they all stood up one after another to look at Ji Chenxue with sympathetic eyes. Everyone thought that the result of this peasant girl might not be death. With her appearance, she would definitely become some big shot's plaything, or even be ravaged to death by countless men.
As soon as Zhan Feng was sent flying, another person stepped forward from the crowd. This person was refined and refined, and he was actually wearing the official robes of the Great Wei Dynasty. "This girl, today is Old Master Tian's big day. So many heroes from various sects are gathered at this birthday banquet. It's one thing for you to forcefully barge in, and the old master didn't make a fuss about it, but what do you mean by this?
Are you trying to stir up trouble? "
This was exactly the same as Zheng Ming's experience back then. If you can't beat him in a fight, you'll be punished first.
However, Ding Meng was not Zheng Ming. Ji Chenxue had her own unique way of handling things. She suddenly smiled at the man and said, "Judging from your attire, you must be a fourth-ranked official. May I know your name?"
Not many men could resist her smile. The other party was dazed on the spot. After a moment, he cupped his hands and said, "I don't deserve your name. I am Bai Langfei."
Ding Meng suddenly asked, "How are Bai Pinghai and Bai Ling related to you?"
Bai Langfei was also a little surprised. "That's my late father and sister. Do you know them as well?"
"Very good!" Ding Meng's reply was only two words. Bai Langfei could not figure out the other party's intentions.
At this moment, Tian Qing finally stood up and revealed a gentle smile. He urged his Origin Energy and said, "Since you're here, you're my guests. My two little friends, please take a seat. I can see that the two of you are travel-worn and possess extraordinary skills. I presume that the two of you are not from my Da Sheng Kingdom?"
He still had a discerning eye. He could see that Ji Chenxue's move was beyond the scope of an Origin Ability Master. Moreover, Ji Chenxue's actions were clearly led by Ding Meng. Ding Meng was definitely even more extraordinary.
Of course, this was also his old trick. He would not make a move because of excessive words because he still did not know the details of these two people. Whether it was strength or identity, only by understanding these two things would he be able to take the right medicine to treat the problem.
However, it still remained the same. Ding Meng was not Zheng Ming. He would not fall into this trap. Back then, he had collected Zheng Ming's corpse here and returned here today. Over the years, what kind of people's hearts were unfathomable and treacherous? Ding Meng had seen it all.
"There's no need to sit. If you knew my intentions, I reckon that you wouldn't be in the mood to invite me to a seat!" Ding Meng replied unhurriedly.
Tian Qing narrowed his eyes. "I wonder why this little friend has graced my banquet with your presence?"
Ding Meng stared at him and said word by word, "I'm here for your son!"
Tian Qing frowned. "Could it be that this little friend knows Yi 'er?"
Ding Meng said, "I don't know him!"
Tian Qing said, "Then why is this little friend looking for Yi 'er?"
Ding Meng's mouth revealed a cold smile. "Do you still remember today, thirty-five years ago?
Right here, a young man named Zheng Ming and a young woman named Qiao Gu lost their lives! "
Tian Qing's heart sank. As expected, it was the remnants of that young man. Today, they finally came to find him.
Tian Qing sighed. "I'm old. I'm so old that I can't remember many things clearly. Little friend, if there's any misunderstanding, why don't you stay for a drink?"
Ding Meng stared at him like a tiger watching its prey. "It doesn't matter whether you're old or not. As long as I'm not old, it's fine. There's no misunderstanding between us. Even if there is, there's no need to drink to resolve it."
These words were said rather impolitely. All the guests present did not dare to breathe loudly. For many years, no one dared to speak to General Tian in such an aggressive tone. Even the king did not dare to do so.
"How dare you! Don't be rude!"
The old butler shouted. "How dare you speak nonsense in front of General Tian. I'm afraid you don't care about the kingdom's laws. How should you be punished?"
Tian Qing turned his head and waved his hand, indicating for the butler to stop talking.
Of course, after one person played the role of the good cop, another person would jump out to play the role of the good cop.
Bai Langfei jumped out again and said, "Friend, did you come to General Tian's birthday banquet because of the old matter from thirty-five years ago?
On this day thirty-five years ago, there was indeed a brother of Zheng Ming and a lady called Qiao Gu who came here. Unfortunately, they have already passed away. That matter has already involved my Bai family and the Zhan family … "
He paused and turned his head to look at Zhan Feng with a complicated gaze. His tone was very sad. "Since that incident, my father and sister have already lost their lives at the foot of the Celestial Heavens Gate's sacred mountain. Brother Feng's father and uncle were buried in the Celestial Heavens Gate's great river. I don't know what relationship you have with that Zheng Ming, and I don't know what grudges you have with General Tian. I only want to say something fair. When people die, whether there's gratitude or resentment, everything has already dissipated with the wind."
His words seemed to make some sense on the surface. The Da Sheng Kingdom and the Federal Empire were similar. They both agreed that the dead were the most important. The relevant people were already dead, and everything was buried. What was the point of not letting go of the past?
Therefore, all the guests present were nodding. Especially when they saw Zhan Feng lowering his head in sadness, everyone felt sympathy for him. As for how Zheng Ming's aunt Qiao died so miserably, most people didn't see it, and they couldn't imagine it, so there was no need to talk about sympathy.
Ding Meng stared at Bai Langfei for a long time before he opened his mouth and said with a smile, "You are indeed Bai Pinghai's son. You didn't learn anything else well, but you learned your father's way of inverting black and white to perfection!"
"Friend, you are treating me as an outsider, but I don't blame you. I think you are Zheng Ming's friend. His old friend has already passed away, and it is sad to see this scene. I can understand you!"
When he said these words, Bai Langfei's expression was serious and sincere, as if he was persuading a good friend of the same path.
However, there was an imperceptible look of pride in his eyes, as if to say, 'So what if I invert black and white?
This courtyard is full of General Tian's friends, relatives, and subordinates. Do you have the right to bring up old scores?
Do you have the right?
Will they believe you?
Even if they believe you, what can you do? '
For a moment, all the guests in the hall whispered. It was clear that everyone was more inclined to Bai Langfei's words.
Tianqing also smiled and said, "My two young friends have come from afar. If you don't mind, please take a seat and allow me to do my part as a host. Tianqing is not good at expressing gratitude, but if the two of you need anything, as long as it is within my power, I will not refuse."
He was clearly trying to make a big issue small, and a small issue nothing. In the end, he had the attitude of dismissing this little interlude and dispute into nothingness.
Who would have thought that Ding Meng would laugh again? This time, it was a strange laugh. "Who told you that I'm here for the matter of thirty-five years ago? I already said that I'm here for the Skywings."
Bai Langfei could not help but frown. Wasn't this just being unreasonable?
However, he still patiently asked, "Then why did you come?"
Ding Meng glanced at him. "Judging from your fourth-rank official robes, you should be working in the Ministry of Justice, so you must have a good understanding of the kingdom's criminal laws. Let me ask you this: what are the punishments for the crime of lust in the kingdom's criminal laws?"
There was no need to ask. Everyone present knew this, but Bai Langfei still answered, "The crime of lust is one of the three major crimes of the Great Wei Dynasty. Those who rape women will be beaten in public in light of the punishment, and those who rape women and young women will be paraded through the streets and will be castrated. After castrating, they will be punished with flogging, and finally beheaded in public, their heads hung over the top of the city as a warning …"
Ding Meng nodded. "Very good. It seems that you didn't become an official for nothing. You're very familiar with it!"
Bai Langfei did not reply. He was waiting for Ding Meng to continue. He had already guessed what Ding Meng was going to say next.
Ding Meng sternly said, "Do you know that Heaven's Wings has committed the crime of lust?"
Bai Langfei immediately showed a disdainful expression. Did you think that others would believe you when you said such things at this time and place?
In truth, he himself knew that Heaven's Wings had committed quite a few crimes like this, but so what?
Could a peasant youth like you convict the son of Great General Tian?
Even I, a deacon of the Ministry of Justice, don't dare to discuss this matter, but you're great. Did you eat a leopard's gall?
Ding Meng seemed to know what he was thinking. He opened his mouth again. "In truth, everyone here knows what kind of moral character the young master of the Tian family has. If he really did humiliate a country girl with no background, then so be it. Even if the situation is true, everyone won't say anything out of respect for Great General Tian. However, the person that Young Master Heaven's Wings has humiliated this time is no ordinary girl. That's not something that he can just pull up his pants and deny. This girl's background is very great, and I'm afraid that even the Tian family won't be able to bear it."
All the guests once again whispered to each other. What kind of girl was this?
Could she be the princess of the Devil Kingdom?
If that was the case, then it was indeed very troublesome. This was no longer a simple matter of crime. Instead, it had been raised to the level of national politics. If it was not handled well, then there would be a war.
As long as it involved war, then there was no small matter!