The night wind was bone-chilling. Amidst the broken walls and ruins, the heavy and terrifying atmosphere pressed down on the hearts of everyone in the marquis fu.
Qin Hui's hair was disheveled, his words were harsh. His gentle and refined face during the day had become hysterical, filled with a frightened anger.
And when had the stewards and servants of Marquis Jingan fu who had rushed over to save people seen this kind of scene?
Even though they didn't have much experience, but in front of them was a collapsed courtyard, the imperial envoy guards were all hung on trees, and even the imperial envoy himself had just been hung on a flagpole — — no matter how stupid they were, they understood the consequences of something happening to the imperial envoy in the marquis fu.
So everyone present was scared out of their wits. People were all creatures that followed the crowd. At this time, the imperial power was pressing down, and the imperial envoy's anger was boiling. They all knelt down in fright, repeatedly kowtowing to beg for mercy.
Only Hu Shouxin stood in place, his body ice-cold, his gaze strange, as if this was the first time he was seeing this former comrade in front of him.
Qin Hui was still continuing his performance, angrily roaring: "Where's your eldest young miss!
Where's your Steward Xu!
Has he already fled out of fear of punishment!?
She wants to harm me, this Qin, but this Qin carries His Majesty's great trust and has the protection of the Emperor's grace. My life is great, I won't die!
Since I won't die, then if Marquis Jingan fu doesn't give me an explanation today, in the future, the court will demand an explanation from you! "
That steward trembled as he said: "But eldest young miss, she … … eldest young miss, she is still resting in bed … …"
Qin Hui roared: "Do you think this official's current condition is very good?
What do you mean?
Do you want this official to change to another place in this marquis fu to continue sleeping after being attacked by an unknown monster? "
The steward could only kowtow repeatedly, crying: "This lowly one doesn't dare, this lowly one doesn't dare, but, but … …"
Qin Hui wanted to continue scolding, but Hu Shouxin silently went forward and pressed on his shoulder: "Younger brother Qin!"
The imperial envoy turned his head. In the light of the fire, their eyes met. Qin Hui saw the dissatisfaction and confusion in Hu Shouxin's eyes, but Hu Shouxin saw a flash of pleading in Qin Hui's eyes.
Although he didn't say anything, Hu Shouxin noticed what Qin Hui wanted to express. That helpless despair, the madness of grasping at the last life-saving straw. If Lady Zhao knew that the demon that attacked the Marquis' manor and frightened the imperial envoy was actually provoked by the imperial envoy himself, given Zhao Feihuang's shrewdness and ability, how could he not seize this matter and make a big deal out of it?
Instead of falling into a passive position, he might as well beat them at their own game and fight with all his might!
Brother!
Little Brother's life and future in the officialdom will depend on this gamble!
Hu Shouxin's expression changed drastically, and he used more strength. "Brother!"
A trace of malice flashed in Qin Hui's eyes. Suddenly, her right shoulder shook. This time, she had used all her strength. Hu Shouxin was caught off guard and his arm bounced off. Then, without giving Old Hu any chance, Qin Hui shouted, "Brother, there's no need to say anything!
As an imperial envoy, I represent His Majesty's might. Being attacked here tonight is a loss of face for the royal family. How can we just let it go like this? "
Hu Shouxin was shaken back two steps. The blood in his chest roiled. For a moment, he was so angry that he couldn't speak.
Brother, you're so stupid!
The demon that attacked you was clearly on Zhao Feihuang's side. If you want to accuse her, aren't you afraid that she'll retaliate?
At this moment, he suddenly remembered Sun Lang's indifferent gaze and the words he had said earlier.
"We've fought together for so many years. You know my methods. Once I make a move, I never leave anyone a way out. What happens next will be the final warning."
In an instant, he seemed to understand what Sun Lang's plan was. For a moment, cold sweat seeped out of his back. Sun Lang's cold smile rose in his mind. Perhaps all of this was within his control. Not a single step was wrong, not a single step was wrong. Relying on his understanding of Qin Hui, he had led himself step by step into the fatal trap that would bury him. This was clearly an unstoppable plot.
The plan had already begun from the moment he left Mingzhou and disguised himself as a demon to attack the imperial envoy's ship.
However, he couldn't remind or warn her because there were some words that, if spoken, would kill Qin Hui …
Was this also within your expectations? Sun Lang …
Cold sweat had already seeped out of Hu Shouxin's forehead. He racked his brains and racked his brain, but he couldn't think of an effective way to stop this. After all, he was a general and not a military adviser. Battles of wits were not his strong suit.
His opponent also didn't plan on giving him any time to think of a plan.
In the distance, there was noise and indistinct shouts. Hu Shouxin was an archer with sharp ears and eyes. After hearing clearly, he sighed sadly.
Zhao Feihuang had come … Sun Lang was about to pull in the net.
Brother Qin … this time, you've really made a mistake …
The imperial envoy had been attacked and was furious. He had threatened to report this to the Emperor. The terrifying consequences of deceiving the Emperor made everyone in the Marquis' manor terrified. They were in chaos. They were helpless, they were afraid, and they hoped for the arrival of their backbone.
Eldest Young Miss Zhao Feihuang, the true mastermind of the marquis fu, had already used her increasingly mature methods and abilities to convince everyone. Thus, when Young Miss Zhao, draped in a fox-white fur coat, slowly walked over with the support of Housekeeper Xu, the panicked and helpless people seemed to have seen hope. They cried out with a sobbing tone, "Eldest Young Miss!
You've finally come! "
Zhao Feihuang's complexion was still somewhat pale, as if she still hadn't recovered from the fury of the day. She was supported by Housekeeper Xu. Perhaps because of the cold night wind, two red blossoms appeared on her delicate face. Although her body was weak and her appearance was beautiful, her eyes were incomparably sharp. They swept over the kneeling people and she said in a low voice, "Rise!
The people of the Marquis' manor never kneel for no reason! "
"Kneel for no reason?" Qin Hui's anger turned into laughter. She took a step forward and shouted, "Zhao Feihuang, do you know your crime!"
Young Lady Zhao gently pushed aside Xu Qingluan beside her. She looked at the imperial envoy and calmly said, "Oh?
May I know what crime this little girl has committed? "
Qin Hui angrily pointed at the shattered courtyard and the imperial envoy guards that had been carefully rescued. She sternly said, "I, Qin, received His Majesty's orders to come to the Marquis of Jingan's manor in Ming Zhou to investigate the rumors of the demonic weapon. I didn't expect that we would be attacked by demons that very night and almost lose our lives. The imperial envoy guards are in a sorry state and the imperial flag was humiliated. Where is the imperial family's face!?"
Zhao Feihuang calmly said, "The Marquis' manor has always been peaceful and there has never been demons causing trouble. Why is it that when Imperial Envoy daren came tonight, this kind of thing happened?
There must be someone purposely causing trouble.
But no matter what, since Daren was attacked in the Marquis' manor, then the Marquis of Jingan's manor cannot escape responsibility. This matter is the fault of the Marquis' manor's guards. I will naturally submit a memorial to the court and ask for punishment. Would Imperial Envoy daren please temporarily calm your anger. After all, we also don't want to see this kind of thing happen. "
She thought for a bit and gently said, "Looking at it now, there must be a hostile force with malicious intentions that has set their eyes on the Marquis' manor. They want to use this matter to frame and shift the blame to the Marquis' manor.
I have thought about it, our Marquis' manor is a good family. Even though we have guards, they are only people who look after the house and only know a bit of superficial martial arts. I'm afraid that they won't be able to protect Daren's safety.
So I would like to be bold and ask Imperial Envoy daren to move to the provincial capital and head to the official relay station to stay. How about coming to investigate during the day?
As for the fright that Daren has received today, the Marquis' manor will prepare some gifts as a token of apology … … "
— — With just a few words, this woman had cleanly cast away the responsibility of the Marquis' manor. She was only willing to admit the responsibility of not being able to protect properly and pushed the matter to the non-existent culprit. At the same time, she also pushed this official out. She wanted to use this matter to have the Imperial Envoy move to the reception station and stay far away … … In this world, how could there be such a good thing?
At this time, Hu Shouxin suddenly took a few steps forward and said in a heavy voice, "Imperial Envoy daren, I see that what Miss Zhao said is reasonable.
Tonight, the Marquis' manor was negligent in not being able to protect properly, but you also saw that the strength of that demon was not something that the Marquis' manor could deal with.
For the safety of you and everyone else, you should first move to the relay station in Ming Zhou. As for the crime of the Marquis' manor not being able to protect properly, after this matter is concluded, it will be reported to the court for the officials to make a decision. "
Qin Hui glanced at him expressionlessly. Her heart was already filled with incomparable coldness and disappointment.
You, as expected, are you in cahoots with her … …
Even though with the Imperial Envoy daren's imagination, it was very difficult to connect the crazy "Aemu Angrui" on the canal with the Marquis' manor. After all, he was also unwilling to believe that the Marquis' manor could recruit such a terrifying demon, but … …
He turned his head and ignored Hu Shouxin. Looking at Eldest Miss Zhao, he smiled coldly: "You want me to leave the Marquis' manor?
Miss Zhao, is this your goal and scheme? "
Zhao Feihuang's expression changed and she said coldly: "What does Imperial Envoy daren mean?
There is no harm in making it clear. "
Qin Hui looked at her with a sharp gaze and slowly said: "Ever since we arrived at the Marquis' manor today, not a single thing has gone smoothly. Eldest Miss, you appear to be respectful, but in reality, you are obstructing this official everywhere, obstructing this official and making things difficult for the guards. During the day, you used this as a pretext to make a fuss in the hall, pressuring this official step by step, wanting to force this official to compromise. In the afternoon, when the guards were investigating the case, your family's wicked servants all made a scene and refused to cooperate. This official does not believe that you did not instruct them to do so!
Tonight, the evil wind billowed, the shadow of a demon appeared, and there was even a deranged evil person that brazenly attacked this official and my colleagues, almost taking our lives! "
His voice and expression were stern as he shouted at Miss Zhao: "I think that tonight's demon was also found by Eldest Miss, right!"
Zhao Feihuang's expression was calm and she said in a heavy voice: "A bunch of nonsense … … Imperial Envoy daren don't make slanderous accusations. You say that the Marquis' manor colluded with demons, do you have proof?"
Qin Hui proudly said: "Although it's unclear, it's baseless!"
Miss Zhao sneered: "If it's baseless, how can the world be convinced?"
Hearing this, Qin Hui's face suddenly showed incomparable malice: "This Qin's abilities are limited. I hate that I can't catch this demon and torture it to find out who ordered it. But since this Qin is the Imperial Envoy handling this case, I naturally have to truthfully report all the clues to the Imperial Court. Everything that happened today, together with all the suspicious areas, this Qin will naturally truthfully report to the Imperial Court. Whether or not the Marquis' Jingan fu is suspicious, whether or not they are innocent, that will depend on His Majesty's intentions!"
Zhao Feihuang's body trembled. She was intelligent and intelligent, instantly understanding the crux of this matter. She coldly said: "Shameless!"
The Imperial Envoy received the Emperor's trust and had the right to directly report and remonstrate. His opinion could even affect the Emperor's decisions. What happened with the Marquis' Jingan fu, didn't that still depend on what he said?
As long as he slightly embellished some matters and emphasized a few things, it would naturally lead to the Emperor's views and intentions … … for a civil official, this matter was too simple!
Qin Hui looked up to the sky and laughed: "Miss Zhao, if you had acted properly, sat upright and didn't play these little tricks, this Qin wouldn't have had any other way.
You can only blame yourself!
Today, this Qin will give you a piece of advice. Either you suddenly act ruthlessly and decisively, killing all of this Qin's people in this Marquis' Manor and silencing all of them to prevent future trouble. Afterwards, you can ask for punishment from the Imperial Court and push all the blame onto that demon, ending everything once and for all! "
"If you don't …" He smiled. "Then be frank and tell me everything about the Demonic Artifact, the cause and effect of the matter!
Don't pretend to be sick and don't purposely faint again. This official can endure, but my court's laws can't!
If you dare to delay like this, be careful that I report this to His Majesty in exchange for a decisive imperial edict. If you pretend to be sick, the Imperial Physician will come and treat you!
If you can't walk, someone will carry you to court!
And you evil servants, do you think that by pretending to be crazy and acting dumb, you can deal with the questioning?
When the time comes, under San Mu's heavy punishment, let's see how long you can keep your mouths shut! "
At this moment, he felt proud and elated!
Qin Hui looked disdainfully at the scene, feeling that he had imperial power and was majestic. He looked at Miss Zhao's angry face that carried a trace of fear as she forced herself to remain calm. He looked at the fearful and reverent faces of the other people in the Marquis' Manor. For a moment, he felt incomparably carefree. This was the taste of power!
How wonderful!
It was to the point that he almost forgot the extraordinary humiliation he had just suffered.
Even if it was a bad thing, it could be turned into a good thing!
Now, he had to take back the initiative and force Zhao Feihuang to lower her head. Then, he could divide the temptation and disintegrate the hearts of the people in her manor. He could find evidence and at the same time, contact Mingzhou's prefectural city. That demon couldn't be left alive!
And Hu Shouxin … … Hmph, using multiple methods, he would solve all these problems together!
At this moment, a steward suddenly rushed out from the crowd with a shocked expression. He came to Miss Zhao's side and whispered a few words.
Zhao Feihuang's eyes suddenly widened. Then, an expression of shock, realization, disbelief, and disdain appeared on her pretty face. She looked at the Imperial Envoy, her gaze gradually becoming playful.
The Imperial Envoy felt that something was wrong and snorted: "Miss Zhao, what else do you have to say?"
Zhao Feihuang smiled, her smile full of ridicule: "Such a glib tongue, such a great Imperial Envoy.
As expected of the word 'official', what you say makes sense and what you say makes sense.
If I didn't see it with my own eyes, this young girl really wouldn't believe that Lord Qin could spout such nonsense with his eyes open. Propriety, justice, integrity, shame, and trust, you really have cultivated to perfection! "
Qin Hui frowned and said: "What conspiracy do you have now?"
"Conspiracy?" Zhao Feihuang was so angry that she laughed, "That demon was summoned by the Marquis of Jingan's Manor?
It was clearly Imperial Envoy Daren who provoked it on the canal!
You actually put the blame on the Marquis' Manor and framed us. I … … I have never seen such a shameless person! "