Chapter 14 Always Following

When he was about to lose consciousness, Su Xing suddenly felt his neck loosen, and then his whole body collapsed uncontrollably.

After lying on the ground gasping for a long time, he gradually regained consciousness, but with him also came endless fear.

Ye Linghan is so scary. He can turn hostile at any time and even want to kill someone.

He once again deeply realized the huge difference between this place and his previous world.

There are no human rights here, and you may lose your life if you are not careful.

He has to be extra careful and think twice before doing anything.

So when he spoke again, his tone and expression became cautious and restrained: "Regent..."

Because his neck hurt so much, he had a hard time saying each word, and could only speak intermittently: "The murderer is not afraid of trouble, and spends so much time and energy to kill people. If it is not revenge, then there must be a bigger conspiracy. In addition, the status of the two deceased in the court, I dare to speculate that the murderer may want to disrupt the court..."

At this point, he knelt on the ground respectfully and said, "These are all my speculations based on the current situation. I have absolutely nothing to do with this case. Please, Lord Regent, look into this matter!"

He really has a short memory. Ye Linghan had clearly suspected him last time.

But isn’t Ye Linghan too suspicious?

No wonder people say that people in power have a tiring life. They don’t trust anyone and have to be on guard against everything. How can it not be tiring?

Ye Linghan stared at Su Xing for a long time, and the gloom on his handsome face slowly faded away, but he was still cold.

Su Xing was the first person whom he couldn't see through. Based on his intuition, Su Xing didn't seem to be lying.

But there were too many unreasonable things that made him doubt. It would be fine if he could perform autopsies and investigate cases, but could he also see so thoroughly into the affairs of the court?

He had thought of the conspiracy that Su Xing mentioned a long time ago, but he had never said it out loud because there was no concrete evidence. But Su Xing actually thought of the same thing as him?

A rare look of doubt appeared on his handsome face, which was usually calm and composed. His deep eyes narrowed slightly, as if he was thinking or struggling.

After an unknown amount of time, he spoke again: "From today on, you will stay by my side at all times. You are not allowed to leave without my permission until this case is over."

Su Xing listened carefully, and after listening, he suddenly opened his eyes wide and looked at Ye Linghan in disbelief.

What?

Always following?

Follow at night too?

Isn't this going to kill him?

He now trembles even when he looks at Ye Linghan, so he has to follow him all the time?

"Regent..." Su Xing was in a panic. This was too horrible. He couldn't do it at all: "Villain..."

He knew that Ye Linghan still didn't believe him. He wanted to ask Ye Linghan to send someone to watch him. This would be much better than following Ye Linghan around.

But before he could finish his words, Ye Linghan's eyes changed.

A strong sense of oppression that could not be refuted and must be carried out came over him. Su Xing's heart trembled violently, and the next words instantly changed to: "···Yes, sir..."

Ye Linghan said nothing more and turned to walk towards the door.

But after taking two steps, he suddenly stopped and looked back at Su Xing.

Su Xing hadn't reacted yet, and even looked at Ye Linghan with a puzzled look for a moment.

It was not until the impatience in Ye Linghan's eyes became more and more obvious that he shuddered and hurriedly raised his feet to catch up, without even noticing that his hands and feet were at the same time.

Ye Linghan's expression was stunned for a moment, and his ruthless thin lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he closed them again, with a hint of subtle amusement flashing in his eyes.

After leaving the Su family’s gate, Ye Linghan got on the carriage directly. Su Xing sighed secretly and followed.

Fortunately, Ye Linghan was reading memorials all the way, so Su Xing relaxed a little. He was really afraid that Ye Linghan would ask questions that he could not answer at all.

After the carriage stopped, Ye Linghan got off first. Su Xing did not dare to be negligent and followed closely behind.

But Cao Bao's body was too weak and Ye Linghan's carriage was too high. It was very difficult for him to climb up and down, and it was even more difficult for him to keep up with Ye Linghan's pace.

It seems that I need to exercise well, otherwise this body will not be able to last long next to Ye Linghan, Su Xing thought as he quickened his pace.

"Greetings, Lord Regent." Liu Yan hurriedly bowed as soon as he saw Ye Linghan.

Ye Linghan raised his hand, motioning Liu Yan to stand up, then turned to look at Su Xing and said to Liu Yan: "From today on, he will investigate this case together."

Liu Yan changed his previous skeptical attitude and nodded happily: "Yes."

After that, he walked up to Su Xing and said politely, "Mr. Su, thank you for your help."

Ever since Su Xing found out the cause of death, he felt that Su Xing was a rare talent, and even considered bringing Su Xing into the Ministry of Justice.

Su Xing was a kind person, and he didn't care about Liu Yan's previous doubts. He smiled and bowed: "Master Liu, you are too kind. It is an honor for me."

Looking at Su Xing's smiling face, Ye Linghan actually found it a bit annoying and frowned unconsciously.

He asked coldly: "Have you found any new clues?"

The smile on Liu Yan's face froze instantly. He lowered his head quickly and replied guiltily: "Replying to the Regent, not yet..."

Ye Linghan glanced coldly at the top of Liu Yan's head, then turned around and walked to the chair in the middle and sat down, changing the subject: "Half a year ago, did you receive anything?"

Liu Yan looked up in surprise: "Prince Regent...are you asking me?"

Ye Linghan didn't say anything, but looked at Liu Yan with an impatient expression, as if asking, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Liu Yan shuddered all over and immediately recalled everything honestly.

After a while, he shook his head: "I haven't received it."

"Do you know anyone?" Su Xing immediately understood Ye Linghan's intention and asked, "Not just half a year ago, have you met anyone in the past six months, or have any special things happened?"

If the conspiracy was true, the target would not only be the two dead ministers, but other ministers might also be in danger.

Ye Linghan slowly turned his gaze to Su Xing, with an inquiring look in his eyes again.

Liu Yan was even more confused, but reason told him that the Regent and Su Xing were definitely not chatting with him.

He recalled carefully again, reviewing everything from half a year ago to today.

The lobby of the Ministry of Justice suddenly became quiet. Ye Linghan and Su Xing were not in a hurry and waited patiently.

However, Su Xing's eyes were always on Liu Yan, his eyes full of expectation, while Ye Linghan's gaze was always on Su Xing.

After half an incense stick of time had passed, Liu Yan's eyes suddenly widened: "I just remembered something!"

After exclaiming, he hurriedly bowed to Ye Linghan, and then said anxiously: "Three months ago, I helped a beggar on my way down from the court. The beggar wanted to repay me by working as a servant in my house, and he didn't even want any wages."

"I couldn't refuse, so I agreed. But a few days ago, the servant suddenly disappeared, and it was the day before the crime happened!"