"Hu Shouxin, a former general of Tianyuan, a war hero. He was one of the first high-ranking generals to retire after the war and return to his hometown with honor. He was known in the army as a fierce general who broke through enemy lines. He was born with great strength, and his bravery was unstoppable. In Ming Province, there are no more than three people who can say that they can definitely defeat him."
Liang Bufan, the chief of detectives of the Six Fan School in Ming Province, looked at the angry girl before him with a headache. She was from a noble family and a proud disciple of the Spiritual Vulture Palace. He could not beat her, curse her, or put on airs. He could only try to persuade her. "Such a thorn cannot be suppressed by power or strength. Even if you take out the Jinghong Sword and ask for help from your family, there is nothing you can do about him."
Zhang Yinluo said angrily, "Even if he is a war hero, even if he is awesome, can he cover for a suspect?"
"Don't underestimate him, my lady."
Liang Bufan sighed. "He is more than a war hero. As an unparalleled general who made great contributions to the Heaven's Origin Sector twice, killed generals and captured flags three times, and fought alone sixteen times, even if he retired, he was still treated with the highest honor by the court for the veterans of the Heaven's Origin Sector … His contributions were carved on the Yanran Stone, and his name was listed in the Soaring Clouds Pavilion. More importantly, even though his name was removed from the active army, and the twelve military policies were canceled, he was still allowed to command the Imperial Army, which means that the royal family and the court trusted and appreciated him. Such an honor is partly because of his great contributions and partly because he has someone above him."
"The Thunder Bow of the Imperial Army that can break the enemy's formation can summon the thunder from the sky and shake the army. Your family must've heard the story of Hu Shouxin and his bow. They will not allow you to do anything reckless."
Liang Feifan tapped the table and said slowly, "Right now, undercurrents are surging in the imperial court. Some of the war heroes who were knighted because of their military exploits in the Heaven's Origin War are either standing in the imperial court or returning to their hometowns. With their military exploits, their fame, and their power, they have established their own forces in the martial arts world and the imperial court. They have formed their own factions and impede each other's political opponents. Hu Shouxin is one of them … Therefore, he is not wrong. Even if Goddess Wu of the Spiritual Vulture Palace stands up for you, she will be pushed back because his backer is even tougher than yours."
"Milord!"
Zhang Yinluo finally couldn't stand it anymore. She interrupted Liang Bufan with a bit of uncontrollable anger in her voice. "What I want to know is not his background, and I don't care about Hu Shouxin's background. The most important thing is that a criminal who has been arrested by us was taken away on the way back to Six Fan School. Shouldn't we investigate to the end?"
"That Qin Yu is just a thief. It's not worth it to mobilize so many people. What's the use of blowing this matter up, other than showing the incompetence of the Six Fan School?" Liang Bufan frowned. "Furthermore, you also said that this matter involves the Ranger Union.
That suspect is someone that Hu Shouxin wants to protect. If you insist on going your own way, it's easy to make the rangers and the authorities go against each other. There will be endless troubles in the future.
It would be fine if it was someone else, but as I said just now, that Hu Shouxin is really difficult to deal with … "
"So, it doesn't matter even if Six Doors intercepts the murderer?
Is it okay for something like this to happen under your rule? "
"That's just a thief!"
Being forced by his subordinate, even if the other party had a great background, Liang Bufan's face couldn't help but darken. "Constable Zhang, you're still too young. Things in this world are difficult to achieve. We can only do this with a clear conscience.
You also know how many old cases have accumulated in Six Fan School. There are several unsolved murder cases, and wanted criminals who have committed serious crimes are still at large. There are plenty of places for people to use in the city's public security and the people's lives. Are you going to throw those people who need justice and help aside and take a large number of precious manpower to find a thief who isn't a good person to begin with?
And you even have to take the risk of offending the rangers? "
Zhang Yinluo stared blankly for a moment, then said seriously, "Then leave this matter to this subordinate!"
"…" Liang Bufan took a deep breath, and an angry expression appeared on his face. "Don't you understand what I said?
Your family won't approve of this matter.
Besides, why do you have to get involved in this mess?
That woman is a thief. In this line of work, if she's caught red-handed, she'll be beaten to death on the spot by the victim's family. Even if she's captured and tortured to death, it's her own choice. Why do you have to stand up for her? "
"Because I'm also a woman!"
Zhang Yinluo said loudly, "In this world, if even women turn a blind eye to the danger and suffering that other women encounter, then what right do we have to ask men to respect us?
Do you still expect men to be merciful and stand up for her?
Even if she's a thief, she should be punished fairly according to the law. She shouldn't be kidnapped for no reason, and her body, soul, and dignity should be cruelly hurt and bullied, and even die a tragic death quietly!
What I want is nothing more than fairness. Even if she's a thief, only the law can decide her life and death. Others, whether it's the Ranger Guild or other ghosts, have no right to hurt her! "
"What are you talking about …" Liang Bufan laughed bitterly. "Maybe it was her accomplice who rescued her."
"That's unlikely!
Stealing is one thing, but attacking the constables and violently escaping after being captured is another thing!
She's a thief, not a robber. After being captured, she should be thinking about how to defend herself and get out of prison as soon as possible. Why would she do something so blatantly against the government? The cost of the two crimes is too different!
The current dynasty isn't ancient times, and corporal punishment for theft has long been abolished! "
Zhang Yinluo gritted his teeth and said, "I lost the suspect. Whether it's for public or private reasons, I have to get to the bottom of this matter!
If the suspect, Qin Yu, really fled, then I have to arrest her and bring her to justice! "
"Then you can go, Miss Zhang."
Since they had already reached this point, Liang Bufan's tone also became cold. "But you have to know that the reason why I allowed you to do this and the reason why I'm patiently arguing with you here is because you're the pearl of the Zhang family and the proud disciple of the Vulture Spirit Palace. All of this seems to be contrary to the fairness you're pursuing … I'll say something unpleasant. If you don't have any background and are just a hothead with no backing, and stubbornly come to me to argue, then I'll have to teach you a lesson about the difference between superior and inferior."
"Thank you for your help, Your Excellency."
Zhang Yinluo's expression was calm. He cupped his hands and bowed. His voice was cold. "I'm no longer a naive and childish little girl. I understand how the world is like. I also know a little about the transactions and stories hidden under the yamen. I also understand the principle that there are no fish when the water is too clear.
It's just that we, the children of aristocratic families who represent the greatest unfairness in the world, are born to enjoy extravagant clothing and food. We have resources and power that ordinary people can't reach in their lifetime. If even people like us take all of this for granted, bullying the weak and spreading injustice with a clear conscience, then this world is really hopeless. "
"I won't pretentiously think that my family background and birth are burdens, and I don't want to give up all of this. But since I have many benefits that ordinary people can't reach, then I have to try my best to make this world a little more fair … If we, who have unfairly occupied a lot of resources and benefits since birth, don't do anything, in the long run, there won't be any fairness to speak of in this country … You must know what will happen at that time."
Looking at Zhang Yinluo's back as he turned and left, Liang Bufan snorted. He picked up the teacup and slowly took a sip. Then he frowned slightly. This westerner added milk and sugar when drinking tea. He really wasn't used to drinking it … But after tasting it carefully, there was a different taste.
Recalling the strange taste in his mouth, he slowly revealed a trace of a cold smile. "I heard that this young lady had even gone abroad to study. Hmph, she really has a set of principles. What a pity, what a pity …"