Chapter 13 What makes her so bold?
However, Zi Shu did not make a move.
Seeing this, he turned the knife around and stabbed it towards her chest again.
Zi Shu seemed to have no martial arts skills at all, staring wide-eyed in horror at the long sword that was just inches away.
Upon seeing this, Xiao Shenjing's eyes darkened, and his lashes were filled with gloom.
At this moment, Xu Yuansi also realized what was happening.
Although he didn't know martial arts, he calmly pulled Yun Xichao backward, grabbing a stool and throwing it at him to block him. Taking advantage of the moment when he dodged the knife, he desperately pulled Zi Shu and ran towards the backyard.
Before he could run more than a few steps, Dao Yi's longsword was already thrusting straight towards his back.
In a split second, Zi Shu threw herself onto Xu Yuansi without hesitation.
The sharp tip of the sword was inches from her face.
If I get even an inch closer, I can easily slash her face.
Dao Yi gripped the sword.
I dared not go in again.
"Zishu, how are you? Are you alright?" Xu Yuansi was so frightened that she immediately turned around to check on her injuries.
Zi Shu stared in terror at Xiao Shenjing behind Dao Yi, her shoulders trembling with fear, yet she still mustered her courage and pleaded, "Please, please don't hurt Brother Xu!"
Xiao Shenjing gave a lukewarm laugh, the curve of his lips unmistakably sarcastic.
Compared to Dao Yi's doubts and hesitations, he became more and more certain that the person in front of him was Yun Xi.
She clearly saw through the knife, realizing it was just a test, and was even quite certain that she wouldn't actually be killed.
How dare she commit such heinous crimes?
The next moment, Xiao Shenjing glared at Dao Yi with extreme impatience.
Dao Yi said, "I'm sorry."
After saying that, he gathered his strength and struck Zi Shu directly with his palm.
Yunxi is skilled in martial arts and also possesses internal strength.
If attacked, the internal forces will naturally mobilize to defend themselves.
However, Dao Yi's seemingly light palm strike sent Zi Shu staggering back several steps.
If Xu Yuansi hadn't caught her, "Zi Shu" would have definitely crashed into the wall.
She clearly had no internal strength.
Seeing Dao shake his head, Xiao Shenjing's expression instantly darkened.
Xu Yuansi didn't even bother to question Dao Yi, who had attacked her, and anxiously examined her injuries, taking her pulse. "Zi Shu, Zi Shu, how are you? Where does it hurt?"
Zi Shu frowned, her blood churning clearly making her extremely uncomfortable, but she still took Xu Yuansi's hand in return and comforted him, "I'm fine, Brother Xu."
Xiao Shenjing watched as she raised her hand and gently touched Xu Yuansi's brow. "Don't worry about my brother Xu."
Xu Yuansi took her hand and tenderly rubbed it against his face.
Then, his expression changed, and he glared at Xiao Shenjing, saying, "I don't care what your reasons are. A country has its laws, and a family has its rules. You must give us an explanation for everything you've done today."
As soon as he finished speaking...
A loud banging sound came from outside the door: "The yamen is arresting people, why don't you open the door at once?"
Behind him, Gu Wenqian asked, "Young Master?"
"Open." Xiao Shenjing stared at Zi Shu, who was being carried by Xu Yuansi, and said without turning his head.
Gu Wenqian rubbed his temples.
When a pair of constables rushed in, the servant in the lead immediately pointed at Xiao Shenjing and his men and said, "Sir, it was they who broke into the house and kidnapped people."
The current laws classify human trafficking as a serious crime.
The constables had never seen such an arrogant criminal, who didn't even run away in fear when he saw the officials.
The head constable pointed at Xiao Shenjing and his group and said, "It's you again. Is this never going to end? Take them all to the yamen."
Xiao Shenjing's aloof demeanor sent chills down one's spine, not to mention the two armed servants behind him.
The constables looked at each other, and finally, urged by their leader, they gritted their teeth and went to arrest the man.
Obviously, how could a knife that cuts into two possibly allow these people to touch Xiao Shenjing even slightly?
Despite the tense atmosphere, Xiao Shenjing remained unconcerned. He slowly raised his eyes, leisurely surveying the sea of red before finally fixing his gaze on the large "囍" character in the hall.
He squinted, finding the color too vulgar and glaring.
"You're saying I broke into a house and kidnapped someone?" He raised his hand and pointed at Xu Yuansi. "Then you should take him away with you. I'm going to report him as a kidnapper."
A group of yamen runners.
Gu Wenqian nodded politely and said, "According to the law, the principal offender shall be hanged, and the accomplice shall be exiled three thousand li."
This is clearly a case of turning black into white and setting a trap for someone.
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Xu Yuansi was dumbfounded.
Xu Yuansi was a highly skilled physician.
He was a kind and gentle man, and many people in Yangzhou had gotten their medicine from him.
The yamen runners would come here whenever they had a headache or fever.
Naturally, he knew Xu Yuansi very well.
Gu Wenqian's words immediately made the constables laugh. "I've known Doctor Xu for so many years, how could that be!"
"So," Xiao Shenjing glanced at the bailiff who had spoken, and asked calmly, "the prefect of Yangzhou can decide a case based on just one word from you?"
Standing in the hall, Xiao Shenjing wore a jade-colored silk robe with dark cloud patterns. At first glance, he looked no different from an ordinary rich young master, but upon closer inspection, one could see that the five buttons on the collar were all engraved with gold-threaded dragons.
With an innate air of nobility and an imposing presence, the constables, not wanting to provoke such a person, simply took Xu Yuansi away as well.
As they parted, Zi Shu, with red eyes and a worried expression, held Xu Yuansi's hand and said, "Brother Xu, come back soon. I'll be waiting for you at home."
Xu Yuansi grasped it in return, then shook her head. "I don't know what else will take up your time. Don't wait for me; get some rest."
The two were deeply in love and reluctantly parted.
Like vines and trees reluctant to part.
"Has your Yangzhou government always been so lazy and slow in handling affairs?" Xiao Shenjing suddenly asked.
For some reason, this person's expression was indifferent and his tone was not harsh, but it made the constables feel a chill run down their spines.
Like a tight headband, it carries a natural sense of oppression.
The yamen runners could only urge them on with stern faces.
The group was escorted to the yamen (government office).
Although they were escorting him, no one dared to touch Xiao Shenjing; they simply surrounded him.
Once the child was brought to the prefectural government office, the prefect sat in his high seat and slammed his gavel.
"Bring the suspect to the courtroom."
When Xiao Shenjing and his entourage were brought up, no one knelt down to pay their respects.
The prefect slammed his gavel and shouted, "You audacious scoundrel, why do you not kneel before me?"
Dao Yidao Er stood unmoved behind Xiao Shenjing.
Gu Wenqian sighed and walked towards the prefect.
Seeing him touch his chest, they assumed he was about to offer or accept a bribe.
The prefect frowned. "You audacious scoundrel! Do you take me for a corrupt official? Get out of here at once!"
That's quite a righteous and upright statement.
Xiao Shenjing finally gave the prefect a proper look.
Gu Wenqian took out a purple dragon-patterned token.
The dragon-patterned token represents the Supervisory Department.
He was ordered by the Emperor to oversee the duties of all officials.
It can be said that every official appointed by the imperial court turned pale at the mention of it.
The prefect was so frightened that his whole body went limp, and he quickly tried to kneel down.
Gu Wenqian helped him up with one hand.
The wide sleeves of their robes concealed their movements, so the others naturally couldn't see what they were doing.
The fact that several defendants dared to refuse to bow to the authorities made Xu Yuansi realize something, and his heart sank to the bottom.
As expected, the prefect went through the formalities, and after Xu Yuansi gave a detailed account of the cause and effect, the prefect threw him into prison on the grounds of kidnapping.
They have turned black into white and failed to distinguish right from wrong.
It's either because of money or because the other party has a powerful background.
Even though Xu Yuansi understood the situation perfectly, he still couldn't resist arguing, but it was all in vain.
As he was being escorted away by the constables, he glared at Xiao Shenjing and angrily demanded, "What exactly do you want?"
Xiao Shenjing's expression was indifferent; he only glanced at him briefly.
He had a haughty and aloof demeanor, and wouldn't even bother to say a word to him.
As Xu Yuansi was being escorted to the door, he suddenly turned around, looked at Xiao Shenjing, and said firmly, "I don't care who you are, Zishu is already married to me."
Xiao Shenjing suddenly turned his head and stared coldly at Xu Yuansi.
"She is the wife I married through proper channels!" The usually refined and gentle man was now enraged. "She's not your Yunxi! Don't even think about taking her away! Don't even think about it!"
The prefect was startled and quickly waved for his men to drag Xu Yuansi away.
Feeling uneasy, the prefect looked at the people below him, and finally his gaze settled on Xiao Shenjing.
He wanted to ask what to do next, but when he remembered that the other party was from the Inspectorate, he immediately shut his mouth.
Afraid of saying too much and making mistakes, I was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.
"The prisoner's actions must be thoroughly investigated," Xiao Shenjing said, glancing at the prefect.
He was clearly standing below the stage, yet his imposing presence, though not angry, made him seem as if he were sitting on a throne high in the heavens.
It instills a deep-seated fear in people.
The prefect nodded hurriedly, "Don't worry, don't worry, I will definitely do as you say."
They didn't dare ask a single unnecessary question.
"If even a whisper of this matter were to leak out..." Gu Wenqian glanced at the prefect before leaving, and smiled gently before finishing his sentence.
The prefect felt a chill on his neck.
After leaving the government office, Xiao Shenjing glanced at Dao Er and said, "Go and keep watch at the county office."
Dao Er didn't realize what was happening and assumed it was to prevent the prisoner from escaping, so he accepted the order and left.
Seeing his expression, Xiao Shenjing's lips twitched slightly.
It seemed like they wanted to call the person back.
Finally, Dao Yi couldn't stand it anymore and called out to Dao Er, "Remember, if anyone is looking for the young master, bring them to the Fu Lai Inn immediately."
"How could that be? Nobody here knows the young master." Dao Er rolled his eyes at him.
Dao Yi didn't even bother to scold this hothead.
"Young Master, this trip to Yangzhou can only be delayed for two days at most," Gu Wenqian reminded him from the side.
Xiao Shenjing pondered for a moment and then nodded.
Gu Wenqian, thinking that Xiao Shenjing had taken his advice to heart, was relieved, but the next moment he heard Xiao Shenjing say, "Immediately send people from the Supervisory Office to investigate the background of that Zishu. I need to know everything about her life."
"So we're not leaving the day after tomorrow?" Gu Wenqian was stunned for a moment before he reacted and immediately asked.
Xiao Shenjing merely glanced at him before heading towards the inn.
Gu Wenqian sighed and lowered his head.
There is nothing in this world that the Bureau of Investigation cannot investigate; even the slightest clue can be unraveled to uncover the truth.
Hopefully, that woman named Zishu will be sensible and quickly walk into the trap, kneel down, and admit her mistake.
Otherwise, continuing to lie will only provoke Sacred Heart to greater anger.
After all, nobody in this world wants to provoke the emperor's wrath.
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