Chapter 475: Someone Recognized the Empress's Identity
The world is the world, and the temple is the temple. These are two different places.
People from the underworld do not interfere in the affairs of the government, and even try to avoid them. People in the government turn a blind eye to the affairs of the underworld. As long as the feuds between the underworld and the underworld are not too serious, the local government will basically deal with them hastily.
However, if a person in the underworld touches the bottom line of the officialdom, then no matter what your background or identity is, or what sect you come from, if someone really investigates it, it will become a big deal.
Although the Fan family is a little down and out now, its former glory is still there. If the aristocratic families in the south were ranked, the Fan family would not be in the top five, but would be in the top ten. This is especially true for the old man of the Fan family. Regardless of his personal morality, he can truly be called a master in the literary world.
The Fan family was wiped out yesterday. Although people in the martial arts world said that they deserved it, and there was actually good news that the Fan family had made friends with the Feather Sword Alliance, in the end everyone just thought that they colluded with the people of Mobei to kill Liuyuezhuang. If they really wanted to find evidence, they really couldn't produce any.
There are not only people from the martial arts world in Quyang City, but also scholars. Naturally, many scholars are unhappy about this.
There is no evidence at all. Just because the martial arts sect Yudao League colluded with the Mobei people, it is too far-fetched to judge that the Fan family also colluded with the Mobei people. Not to mention that the Fan family is a noble family, and it is unacceptable to have their entire family wiped out like this without an explanation.
As for Ouyang Tao, although he had been suppressing the matter, his mind was full of thoughts about giving an explanation to the Ouyang family.
But in fact, from last night to this morning, one after another, the families in the entire Quyang City who relied on the Shangjun Chamber of Commerce all sent letters or came to his door in person, wanting him to investigate the matter thoroughly.
Even some families that relied on the Yuan family also came to Ouyang Tao one after another to ask him to conduct a thorough investigation.
It was because among the people who died in the Fan family, some were officials and had made great achievements. If they were killed like this, it would be like murdering an official appointed by the court!
It is a big deal that if a gangster dares to act like this, it will not work without an explanation or a result!
In this kind of situation, whoever is in charge will worry about it.
That's why Ouyang Tao was always anxious and worried. Even when he went out in the morning, he was still nervous.
After all, he is now sure that Yu Kuangjuan is in Wangxian Tower, but there is a Grand Master Zhijing in Wangxian Tower. If he resists, he will lose his life!
Especially when I heard that the woman was ruthless and showed no mercy when it came to killing people, she would kill people if she said so!
When the people in the underworld are really pushed into a corner, they can do anything.
Therefore, Ouyang Tao was extremely nervous. He thought that it would be great if Yu Kuangjuan was not in Wangxian Tower. He would try his best to look for him and send more people to look for him. He also acted as if he was worried. Even if he couldn't find him in the end, he could at least give an explanation to the Ouyang family and those other people.
But then I thought, if this really happened, what should I do if the woman at the end resists?
Oh, Ouyang Tao felt that he had lost several pounds overnight, he was so worried!
Early in the morning, Ouyang Tao was thinking about how to find an excuse not to go, but when he opened the door, he was surprised to see a bunch of family heads standing at his door.
No one knew who leaked the news that he was going to capture Yu Kuangjuan, so everyone came to force him.
So he had to come over, thinking that it was broad daylight and the man would not dare to do anything. After all, he was an official appointed by the imperial court. For this reason, Ouyang Tao even put on his official uniform and came over.
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That’s it?
Ouyang Tao walked behind, looking at the two women walking in front holding hands. They didn't look like they were going to the yamen, but rather like they were just taking a stroll.
Said to be arrogant
Not like!
On the contrary, he was very calm!
Ouyang Tao felt that something was going on!
The captain also looked at the backs of the two people and felt that something was wrong. He came to Ouyang Tao and whispered, "Sir, Wangxian Tower is the property of Tianque Mansion. I heard that Mr. Sun also came to meet these two people. Mr. Sun also married into the Yuan family. Could it be that the Yuan family is behind these two people?"
From the perspective of the chief constable, the Ouyang family is the highest of all families. Below them are the Fan family and the Yuan family, who have all reached the sky.
The Yuan family has always been at odds with the Fan family, and even the Ouyang family, so after thinking about it, he thought of this connection and spoke in a low voice.
Ouyang Tao frowned.
If the Yuan family comes forward to guarantee this matter, it will be a bit troublesome.
But immediately, he shook his head again, thinking how stupid he was. How could this be saved? The Fan family was wiped out, who would dare to save it!
Only these two people can say anything, but who can save Yu Kuangxun?
Thinking of this, Ouyang Tao looked at the head of the police and asked, "Have the soldiers from General Li arrived?"
The head constable immediately said, "At first they were reluctant to mobilize the troops, saying that you didn't have the authority to do so. But later, Deputy General Chu learned the whole story and personally brought the troops here. General Li could only stare blankly. Now it's time to go to court."
When Ouyang Tao heard this, he cursed Li Qianrong in his heart, "You son of a bitch." If Li Jiulang hadn't recommended her, she would have died without knowing how she died!
But it's enough as long as the soldiers arrive.
Now that the soldiers have arrived, we have enough confidence!
Ouyang Tao thought for a moment and then asked, "The heads of those families, old masters, etc., are all in the hall, right?"
The captain immediately said, "Here we are. You forgot that you asked them to wait over there before you left."
Ouyang Tao nodded, then looked at the two women. There are soldiers and those family members. If you are so vicious and dare to kill people, then why don’t you kill one and try!
If you dare to take action, you will be exterminated along with your entire clan!
Su Changan and Xia Fengxiang were walking on the street, not caring about these things at all. They just looked around and occasionally said a few words comparing Quyang City with the capital.
Then there are some differences between Chenzhou and Quyang, as both are big cities in the south. It doesn’t look like they are going to the government office at all.
but
From afar, Su Changan and Xia Fengxiang saw that at the gate of the majestic prefectural yamen, many soldiers in armor were standing ready for battle on the long street outside the gate.
In addition, right at the gate of the yamen, many wealthy gentlemen dressed in luxurious clothes stood at the door, each of them filled with righteous indignation.
Xia Fengxiang saw this scene and smiled: "So many family members are here."
Su Changan glanced at those wealthy gentlemen, then looked at the soldiers, "If the fight starts, hold on to me."
Xia Fengxiang said "hmm", then looked at a man who looked like a general and said, "That man, the one who looks like Lei Gong, do you see him?"
Su Changan looked over and nodded: "What's wrong? Don't laugh at people's appearance, or I will criticize you."
Xia Fengxiang said, "That man used to be a member of the Imperial Guards. He scolded Old Master Su, and was beaten up by Su Zifan and expelled from the Imperial Guards. He fled to the south and joined Master Ouyang Huai and the Xu family. He is now the deputy general of the Quyang Camp. Although he is a deputy, because of his powerful background, he has sidelined the main general and is considered a general with 3,000 men under his command. I thought Ouyang Tao might ask people to find troops, but I didn't expect that he would dare to dispatch troops into Quyang City without authorization."
Su Changan was stunned for a moment, then looked at the thunder-faced general: "Did you scold my grandfather?"
Xia Fengxiang nodded.
Su Changan immediately said, "You are so ugly! And you dare to curse me?!"
Xia Fengxiang immediately chuckled, and then said, "You just told me not to laugh at other people's appearance."
Su Changan's expression was serious: "Those with no manners should be dealt with in an uncivilized way."
Xia Fengxiang smiled and didn't say much. He just went to look at those wealthy gentlemen.
At the gate of the yamen, everyone saw that Ouyang Tao, who had taken out almost all the yamen runners and constables, had captured these two women who looked particularly weak.
It doesn’t look like they were captured, but rather invited here?
Even looking at them and smiling?
Everyone looked at each other in confusion.
This guy doesn't look like a criminal.
However, it was Su Changan's appearance that surprised everyone.
After all, I have never seen a woman with such a look before.
At the same time, someone couldn't help but whisper, "Ouyang Tao, this fool, couldn't he have brought the female Grandmaster who lives in Wangxian Tower with him? I heard that the woman is very beautiful."
When these words came out, the people around were stunned.
Because this matter has nothing to do with that woman, after all, the person to be arrested is the man named Yu Kuangjian!
"Maybe they are hiding Yu Kuangjian? After all, they are the only ones living in Wangxian Tower."
"He has captured Zhijing and brought him back. When did Ouyang Tao become so bold?"
"No matter if he is Zhijing or not, if the man who wiped out the entire Fan family is really harbored by them, then he must be sentenced according to the law! Zhijing cannot trample on the laws of Daxia! And General Chu brought so many soldiers here today. I think it must be General Chu's foresight that he came here specially to help with the investigation."
The patriarch of the small family who said this bowed to the thin man with a slightly thunder god's mouth beside him at the end of his speech.
The general named Chu Ying smiled and didn't say much. He just squinted at the woman in the dark green clothes, and even more at the woman in black clothes beside her. Judging from her appearance, even if she is not guilty, she must be guilty!
end?
snort!
Chu Ying remained calm and said, "Stop the common people and the gangsters who are following. This is not something they can listen to."
When the soldiers heard this, they immediately called for people to stop the common people and gangsters who were following them.
These people probably understood that the prefect had determined that the person who massacred the Fan family and the Feather Sword Alliance was in Wangxian Tower, so he brought people from the government here.
But
What they didn't understand was why this sword fairy and her wife said they were hiding it? They even said they would not tell the prefect.
So curious!
So I followed along, wanting to see what was going on.
But the officers and soldiers who suddenly came over stopped them.
The common people naturally didn't dare to say anything, but the people in the underworld showed displeasure on their faces. However, facing the soldiers standing on an entire street, they could only be angry but not speak.
He just looked at the Sword Immortal and her wife who were still walking calmly and leisurely.
They all started to worry.
Such a grand ceremony obviously showed that it had been prepared long ago.
Su Changan and Xia Fengxiang didn't care about this. They just glanced at it and continued walking towards the gate of the yamen.
People who are brought in for interrogation will not be put in shackles until they are convicted. This is the law of Daxia.
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In fact, Ouyang Tao was afraid of such a great master, so he specifically ordered that no one should be tortured.
Before Su Changan and the others entered the lobby of the yamen, Chu Ying and other family patriarchs who were originally at the door were already waiting in the lobby.
It is impossible to say that they were showing off by welcoming Su Changan and others at the door.
In the lobby, the family patriarchs on both sides had chairs and were all seated.
Although Ouyang Tao was nervous, he wondered what these two people were relying on to remain so calm and composed.
But when he looked at Chu Ying over there, and then at the archers and swordsmen who were ready for battle in the hall, he felt much more at ease.
then
With a snap!
Ouyang Tao, who was sitting in the main seat, slammed the gavel, looked at the two women below, and scolded: "You two are standing in the court, why don't you kneel down and wait for trial!"
Su Changan and Xia Fengxiang looked up at Ouyang Tao.
Xia Fengxiang smiled and said, "Has he been convicted? Which Great Xia law stipulates that those who have not been convicted must kneel in this court?"
Ouyang Tao frowned when he heard this: "You still don't know your crime! You admitted at the gate of Wangxian Tower that you were the one who harbored the person who massacred the entire Fan family, and you even said that you would not tell me where she is. You are guilty of harboring someone, and I didn't put you in shackles because I wanted you to have a chance in this court! And now you even dared to ask me if I have convicted you?!"
Just as Ouyang Tao finished speaking, Chu Ying said, "With just one sentence, you've been convicted. Kneel down and talk. This is the right thing to do. You two are from the martial arts world, but you are also from Daxia. You must abide by the laws of Daxia. Not putting you in shackles is actually a courtesy to you. Don't be ungrateful."
'Oh'!
Just as Chu Ying finished speaking, the executioners outside the court uttered low roars in unison, as if threatening.
Su Changan glanced at those people, then looked at Chu Ying.
Xia Fengxiang smiled and said, "General, if you send troops into the city without the governor's tiger seal, I'm afraid you have violated the laws of Daxia."
Chu Ying was stunned for a moment when he heard this, but immediately said: "I heard that there is an evil man who wants to kill the Fan family, so I came here to capture the criminal. It's not my turn to explain this to you!"
Almost all the people in the courtroom were patriarchs of the Ouyang family, so naturally they would obey Chu Ying.
When they heard Xia Fengxiang's words, they all frowned.
And just as Chu Ying finished speaking, a family head stood up and shouted: "You daring sinner! How dare you question the imperial official in court! You are committing an even greater crime!"
"Roaring in court, this is an even greater crime! Lord Ouyang, this requires a killing stick!"
“That’s right!”
…
In the court, the family patriarchs began to argue with each other.
Ouyang Tao felt uneasy, because he could not dispatch troops at will without the governor's order, especially when there were more than a thousand of them at once.
But looking at Chu Ying's attitude, Ouyang Tao didn't dare to say anything more. However, looking at the woman's neither humble nor arrogant appearance, the feeling of fear in his heart came back again, and he still felt that something was wrong.
This is a court case, with so many soldiers waiting there, and the swords and bows and arrows are so shiny, didn't you see that?
How come you are still so calm?
"Your Excellency, the elder Yuan is here."
At this time, a bailiff spoke loudly outside the court.
Hearing this, Ouyang Tao frowned, and subconsciously thought, is it true that the Yuan family is his backer?
When the other people in the court heard this, they all frowned.
The Ouyang family, the Fan family and the Yuan family don't get along.
Naturally, they will also be unable to deal with it.
When they heard that the old man was coming, they naturally frowned.
Old Master Yuan, it's really not something they can say
Even Chu Ying frowned, wondering in his heart, this old man has always kept to himself, and would not get involved if he could avoid conflict, so why would he come to get involved in this mess today?
Could it be that the reason these two are so arrogant is because they rely on that old guy?
"Please come up!" Ouyang Tao stood up and spoke.
But just as Ouyang Tao finished speaking, an old voice came from behind the swordsmen: "No need, I, an old man, came here uninvited. I beg Lord Ouyang to forgive me."
Chu Ying also stood up and waved his hand.
The executioners made way.
I saw a hunchbacked old man who looked to be in his seventies or eighties, walking alone on the corridor with a cane, heading towards the court.
The old man of the Yuan family, Yuan Lai, was almost one step away from becoming one of the Three Dukes in the past, but he chose to retreat while the tide was rising, resigned from his official position and returned to Quyang, but he was fortunate enough to save the whole Yuan family.
The elder Yuan looked at the densely packed soldiers on both sides and said with emotion: "It's just an interrogation of one person, but it really caused such a big scene."
Having said this, the elder Yuan stepped into the court.
Although these family patriarchs were arrogant, they did not dare not to greet the elder.
The elder bowed in return, and when he saw Chu Ying, he smiled and said, "General Chu is quite free, bringing so many people here."
Chu Ying could tell that the words were also referring to him mobilizing troops without authorization.
But just as he was about to speak, the elder ignored Chu Ying and turned to look at Su Changan and Xia Fengxiang.
Su Changan just looked at the elder man like this.
Xia Fengxiang looked at the elder with a smile on his face.
but.
The old man, who had just seen Xia Fengxiang, was stunned. Then he blinked, rubbed his eyes with his hands, and looked at Xia Fengxiang carefully.
Click!
He must have met Xia Fengxiang. Even though it has been several years, how could he have forgotten him!
He froze in place.
It's the emperor, right?
Um.
Exactly the same!
"Lord Yuan, long time no see." Xia Fengxiang said with a smile.
The elder man took a deep breath, he really is the emperor!
He had heard that the emperor was going to the south of the Yangtze River, but he had a clear conscience. Although the Yuan family was in decline, they were upright and were not afraid of the emperor's coming. When he came, they would just treat him with good food and drink.
but
Why is the emperor here?
Didn’t Brother Sun ask me to help protect two gangsters?
But the person in front of him is the emperor, and if you look at it this way, then isn’t the beautiful woman next to him the rumored empress?
Wait, isn't this .
The elder suddenly understood.
Gudong~~
Zheng Zheng stood there, swallowed his saliva subconsciously, and then hurriedly prepared to perform a great salute.
But just as he bent down and saluted, he suddenly realized that the Emperor and the Empress were planning to conceal their identities?
Thinking of this, the elder stood up.
Xia Fengxiang smiled and said, "They are interrogating me and my wife. Lord Yuan, please listen together."
(End of this chapter)
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