"Your Highness, those two women outside are screaming very loudly. Please don't go out."
Zhao Haining frowned, looked towards the door, and continued, "I also told Captain Xiao Zhan about this. He will be here with his men soon to drive these people away."
Just then, Xiao Zhan arrived with several guards, preparing to go out and drive the people away.
"etc……"
Xiao Yu stopped Xiao Zhan and said, "If we drive him away, it will be the same as confirming my crime."
"Then, what should we do?"
Although Xiao Zhan was loyal and brave, he was not good at using his brain and could only watch Xiao Yu expectantly, waiting for Xiao Yu to give him orders.
"Let's figure out what's going on first."
Xiao Yu frowned slightly. He had a feeling that this matter was not simple, and he sensed a conspiracy.
Logically speaking, it was just a few ordinary punches; Li Lei and the other person shouldn't have died...
Even if they were unlucky, it's impossible for both of them to die, right?!
When they left, apart from having bloodstains on their faces, a crooked nose, and a few missing teeth, they were not in any danger of losing their lives!
As a Grandmaster, and a distinguished military medical colonel in his previous life, how could Xiao Yu not be able to tell whether someone was on the verge of death or perfectly fine?!
Something's fishy about this!
"Go and check if Li Lei and the other person are really dead."
Xiao Yu glanced at Zhao Haining and said, "We must find out the truth, including seeing the people in person... Also, avoid any conflict with them."
Xiao Zhan shouldn't be sent on this mission; his temper is too volatile, and it will only backfire.
"yes."
Zhao Haining was a clever young man. After understanding Xiao Yu's meaning, he said, "They came pushing the bodies of Li Lei and Zhang Xin... but I haven't confirmed whether they are bodies or not. Your Highness, I'll change my clothes now, climb over the wall, pretend to be a passerby, and then lift the white cloth to take a look."
They even brought the corpse over?
Xiao Yu's face darkened, a bad premonition creeping in: "If they are truly dead, examine their bodies to see if you can find the fatal wound."
I'll try my best.
Zhao Haining was not a coroner after all, so he could only do his best.
"Go ahead."
Xiao Yu waved his hand and said.
Soon after Zhao Haining left, Yang Niannian reappeared, her pretty face showing anxiety and guilt. She walked up to Xiao Yu, biting her lip, and said remorsefully, "Brother Xiao Yu, I'm so sorry, it's all because of me… I'll go apologize to them right now, I'll pay with my life, I absolutely won't implicate Brother Xiao Yu!"
After saying that, the girl was about to leave.
Xiao Yu grabbed her wrist and said in a deep voice, "The matter hasn't been investigated yet."
"But……"
"Aren't you going to listen to me?"
Before Yang Niannian could continue speaking, Xiao Yu interrupted her.
Xiao Yu had never spoken to Yang Niannian in such a serious tone before. The girl was stunned for a moment, then stood silently in place, without making any move.
Her eyes were brimming with tears, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall... It wasn't that she was afraid to cry, but rather that she was afraid Xiao Yu would become even more annoyed if he saw her cry.
"..."
Xiao Yu glanced at Yang Niannian but didn't say anything.
He wasn't really trying to be mean to Yang Niannian; he was just using this method to stop him from doing something foolish.
Judging from the shouts outside, at least a hundred people had gathered. The two women leading the group were no pushovers either, constantly cursing and swearing at the Xiao Prince's Mansion.
They cursed the Xiao Prince's Mansion for abusing its power, cursed the injustice of Heaven, and cursed the fact that the weak were not treated as human beings...
If they continue to hurl insults like this, the onlookers will soon join them in their hatred and start cursing the Xiao Prince's Mansion together.
"So cunning and scheming, I wouldn't believe it if you said there was no conspiracy involved!"
Xiao Yu snorted coldly and said.
...
The capital city, the Duke's mansion.
Duke Liu picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and asked with a smile, "What's the situation at Prince Xiao's residence now?"
"There are now hundreds of commoners gathered at the gate of Prince Xiao's mansion. They are all cursing Prince Xiao's mansion for protecting Xiao Yu, shouting that the emperor is subject to the same laws as commoners, and demanding that Prince Xiao's mansion hand over Xiao Yu!"
The person who answered was Liu Quan, the elder brother of Duke Liu and the father of Liu Yunfei.
After saying that, Liu Quan snorted coldly and said, "Xiao Yu killed my son, I must take this opportunity to kill him!"
"We'll have to rely on Minister Sun's help in this matter."
Duke Liu put down his teacup and said slowly, "That beast Xiao Yu killed Yun Fei in the street, and His Majesty not only did not punish him, but also ordered Shangguan Jing'er to investigate Baoyue Tower... Therefore, I am not in a position to report to His Majesty about Xiao Yu beating a commoner to death in the street."
"Minister Sun, I beg you to lend a helping hand. As long as we can bring down this scoundrel Xiao Yu, just name your request," Liu Quan said excitedly.
In order to bring down Xiao Yu, he specially sent people to follow Xiao Yu. After learning that Xiao Yu had brutally beaten Li Lei and Zhang Xin in the street, he sent people to follow Li Lei and Zhang Xin as well.
After Li Lei and Zhang Xin disappeared from everyone's sight, they beat them to death.
Then they sent people to stir up trouble, gave Li Lei and Zhang Xin's parents some benefits, taught them rhetoric, and told them to go to Prince Xiao's mansion to cause trouble.
After this operation, even if Xiao Yu doesn't die, he'll be severely injured.
"Brother Liu, you flatter me."
Minister Sun stroked his beard and smiled, saying, "Xiao Yu dared to cause trouble at Baoyue Tower. He is our common enemy. Even if Brother Liu and the Duke don't speak up, I will still report this matter to His Majesty!"
One of the backgrounds of Baoyue Tower is Minister Sun, whose share, though not as large as that of Duke Liu, was still considerable.
When Xiao Yu took Shen Youyu away, it already caused a lot of dissatisfaction. This time, he also killed Liu Yunfei, which led His Majesty to send people to investigate Baoyue Tower... All of this was caused by Xiao Yu.
"Thank you very much, Your Excellency! Thank you!"
Liu Quan bowed repeatedly in excitement, gritting his teeth as he said, "As long as Your Majesty removes his title of Prince Xiao, I will make that mere fool wish he were dead!"
"If that's the case, then Yunfei's death was worthwhile."
Duke Liu thought to himself coldly.
Compared to Liu Quan's anger, Duke Liu did not take Liu Yunfei's death seriously at all... This nephew was just a tool of his, and in his heart, he was no more important than a dog!
Then, Duke Liu and Minister Sun exchanged a glance.
Minister Sun's expression was meaningful, his eyes seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and he was obviously pleased to have such an opportunity to bring down Xiao Yu.
As for Liu Quan... people's joys and sorrows are different, and they don't care at all whether Liu Yunfei's revenge can be achieved.
I just think Liu Quan did a great job this time, creating a great opportunity for them.
"Your Excellency, Brother Liu, then I shall take my leave..." said Minister Sun.
"Brother, go and see Minister Sun off."
Duke Liu said imperiously, "While you're at it, continue to investigate the situation at Prince Xiao's residence!"
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