Chapter 61: On the Importance of Holding the Right Leg in a World Where Imperial Power is Supreme
As the people retreated, the venue gradually became empty.
The yamen runners received the eye signal from Master Xue and surrounded the two bald village chiefs.
Want to run? No way!
Chu Wenqian slammed the table and looked at the bald village chief and the other two with a smug look on his face. "Come here, capture these two bandit leaders."
This time, let’s see where you can escape.
It is impossible to execute him after the autumn.
Take him back to the cell and behead him immediately!
What was surprising was that the bald village chief and his companion not only did not run away, but also walked up to Chu Wenqian fearlessly.
In the eyes of the bandits, their first and second in command are simply ready to die!
Then, he burst into tears and said, "Big boss, second in command, leave me alone and run!"
"Brothers...I won't blame you!"
The bald village chief ignored his younger brother's words, turned around and shouted to the people: "As the leader of a village, I am not afraid of death at all!"
"I came here today to expose the true face of this corrupt official."
As soon as these words were spoken, the scene fell into complete silence.
What is the true face of the dog official?
Could it be that the collusion between officials and bandits is true?
The next moment, the bald village chief pointed his finger at Chu Wenqian and said sternly, "Do you know why this bastard official always fails in his attempts to suppress the bandits?"
"Because I offer a lot of money every year."
"Officials and bandits collude, understand?"
"Not only that, the group of rampant local tyrants and bullies in Shengzhou City were all secretly instigated by corrupt officials..."
Damn it, he will get his revenge for the beating sooner or later.
It hurt so much.
The scene suddenly fell into a strange atmosphere...
People: “…….?”
Is what this bandit leader said true?
However, the prefect always gives porridge and charity to the poor and homeless during festivals...
Could it be that the prefect was deceiving these common people under the guise of doing good deeds?
If this is true, they will jointly file a complaint with the emperor.
Alas, ever since the previous prefect, Lord Yun, was transferred, the public security in Shengzhou City has indeed become worse and worse.
Chu Wenqian looked at the suspicious eyes of the people and suddenly panicked.
Today, is this bastard planning to fight to the death?
Humph! The fish will die, but the net...will not break!
If he were sensible, his brothers would naturally let him go.
Now, it's impossible!
He pretended to be calm, pointed at the two men in front of him with an angry look on his face, and shouted, "Come here, arrest them both immediately and throw them into jail!"
"If they dare to resist, kill them...without mercy!"
The yamen runners, ready to strike at any moment, glanced at each other, drew their knives, and approached the two men...
Just as the bailiffs were about to take action, a cry suddenly rang out from the crowd: "Stop!"
Welcome Jiang Ruo to make a shining debut!
The people heard the sound coming from behind them and spontaneously made way.
Jiang Ruo, wearing a white long dress, slowly appeared in everyone's sight.
She came to the most conspicuous position, straightened her back, and slowly raised the Dragon Soul Sword in her hand...
The "former emperor" is here...
Uh, I don’t know if they recognize each other.
What if they don’t recognize me? Will I be embarrassed?
Jiang Ruo muttered in his heart: The late emperor appeared...
The people looked at the girl who seemed familiar and whispered to each other about her.
"I think I've seen this girl somewhere before?"
"He looks quite familiar."
A woman said excitedly: "Oh, I remember now, it was she who destroyed the bandits' nest."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone quickly remembered the scene where the bandits were tied together and taken to the government office.
Chu Wenqian looked at Jiang Ruo who came out to stop him from working, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.
He was so determined to silence the witness that he didn't notice the Dragon Soul Sword in Jiang Ruo's hand.
He looked at Jiang Ruo with an arrogant expression and cursed in his heart: How dare you obstruct my investigation? You must be tired of living.
Master Xue was a little surprised by Jiang Ruo's behavior.
When he saw the golden dragon-patterned sword clearly, he was so scared that his legs went weak... and he knelt on the ground.
Dragon Soul Sword?
This is the sword that the late emperor used when he led his troops to war.
In that battle, the Xuanyu Dynasty, which had twice as many troops as the Dayan Dynasty, was defeated.
The soldiers on the border believed that this sword was a precious sword endowed with the spirit of a dragon.
After returning to the capital, the late emperor named this sword "Dragon Soul Sword"!
From then on, this sword symbolized supreme power.
There is even a rumor among the people that whoever this sword is passed on will become the next monarch.
But, why... does it appear here?
Master Xue suddenly remembered what Chu Wenqian said.
Isn’t this Jiang Ruo the one that the adults are talking about...the Princess An who came for good luck?
Could it be that the late emperor passed on the Dragon Soul Sword to His Royal Highness Prince An?
So, the late emperor...intended to pass the throne to His Royal Highness Prince An.
Oh my god, who said that a phoenix without its feathers plucked is worse than a chicken!
That gentleman is only temporarily unconscious now. When he wakes up, His Majesty will probably...
Master Xue’s face turned pale, and the more he thought about it, the more frightened he became.
He trembled and crawled to Chu Wenqian's side, and said in a trembling voice: "Sir, she is holding a dragon, the Dragon Soul Sword."
Chu Wenqian's eyes widened suddenly when he heard this.
After seeing it clearly, his face changed drastically.
The real Dragon Soul Sword?
How come it's in her...hands?
Jiang Ruo looked at Chu Wenqian whose expression changed, and felt very proud.
Haha...in a world where imperial power is supreme, it is important to hold on to the right person.
As for Xiao Mocheng, he has a pointed face and monkey cheeks, and doesn't look like an emperor at all.
The only thing I can do is to be a prince and have fun!
The throne...belongs to her family's "big brother".
Chu Wenqian stood up from his seat, staggered to Jiang Ruo, and knelt on the ground with a plop.
He was shaking all over and couldn't utter a word.
It's over.
Will Jiang Ruo kill him with this sword?
Everyone: “…….?”
What's going on?
Why is the prefect kneeling down?
Looking at the heroic Jiang Ruo, he muttered in his heart: Could it be that... this girl has a great background?
Uh, the prefect has already knelt down, and they are standing...which is a bit awkward!
Almost in an instant, everyone around knelt down.
Jiang Ruo looked like she had a cold face, but in fact she really wanted to laugh out loud.
Late Emperor! You are indeed worthy of being called such.
In terms of family relationship, you are my, Jiang Ruo's "temporary" father-in-law.
We are family and should not have different opinions. For the sake of the people of the Dayan Dynasty... I will use you as an example.
Jiang Ruo cleared his throat and his eyes lit up as he looked at the sword in his hand.
Hey hey! I'm really a little smart.
I'm not good at anything, but I'm the best at playing tricks.
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