Director Jiang of the Cultural Relics Protection Bureau is currently in seclusion at a critical juncture, while Feng Tao is still in charge of the work. He is currently receiving the investigation team.
After entering, they greeted each other, and Qin Xian looked Hua Changle up and down: "Hua Changle, you've recovered quite well since we parted ways in the Northern Border."
Hua Changle said calmly, "It's acceptable."
Qin Xian was speechless at her cold attitude and ignored her, turning to talk to Feng Tao instead.
Ying Huaixia chuckled and exchanged a few words with Hua Changle. Seeing the fatigue on her face, Ying Huaixia said, "Miss Changle looks quite tired. Last night's operation must have been very tiring."
"Thank you for your concern, Young Master Ying. Although there have been some setbacks, we will ultimately succeed."
"Tsk."
The voice came from Qin Xian.
Hearing the two talking, Qin Xian turned his head, glanced at Hua Changle, and then glared at Ying Huaixia. The implication was, "You think you're so eloquent?"
Ying Huaixia, Chaohua, and Chang Le gave each other a helpless look, then sat down next to Qin Xian and stopped talking.
Feng Tao told him everything that had happened the night before.
Hearing the last part, Qin Xian's eyes lit up: "You've captured the elders of the God-Making Faction and members of the Gallia family!"
Feng Tao gestured to Hua Changle, saying, "It's all thanks to Miss Hua."
Qin Xian looked at Hua Changle with considerable surprise, then pursed his lips: "Not very old, but quite capable. However..."
"I've heard that Iris-senpai from District 9 is here. May I ask if I could meet her?"
Beside Hua Changle, Iris, who had already reverted to her disguise, remained silent and had a very low profile.
Hua Changle said, "I'm sorry, I don't know your whereabouts either."
"Then why did she help you?" Qin Xian's tone was increasingly pressing.
Hua Changle remained unfazed: "It doesn't count as helping me. Young Master Qin knows better than I do about the grudges between the God-Making Faction and District Nine. Does that mean Young Master Qin still can't understand why she's willing to take action?"
A cold glint flashed in Qin Xian's eyes: "Heh, of course I understand. The two sides have a long-standing grudge and have long wanted to settle it. The Northern Border War a few days ago indirectly triggered the disturbance in the Northern Border Ruins, causing losses to District Nine. Iris's actions were naturally for District Nine, not for you."
Hua Changle smiled and said, "You're so smart."
Qin Xian's expression stiffened slightly, and you could tell from his eyes that he had been cursing very rudely.
Did Qin Xian not know that Hua Changle was the leader of the Iris Gang?
Know.
As the young master of the Qin family, he also knew that Hua Changle originally came from the Ninth District.
There are several reasons why he took the initiative to help Hua Changle cover up this story.
First, the Qin family and the Hua family stood together in investigating the Sun family's affairs.
As a special envoy of the investigation team, Qin Xian's primary objective was not to find out who arrested the person, but to have results to report back to. At least for now, he didn't care who arrested the person.
Secondly, the Hua family made a significant contribution to this investigation.
After the previous Northern War, Hua Changle was nominated for the "Golden Ear Medal," which shows how much the Hua family cherishes her. We must not offend her now.
Third, there's no rush to explore the secrets of the Flower Everlasting Joy itself.
The invitation to the Tower of Heaven Repair has already been given to her; there will be plenty of opportunities for her to go there.
Therefore, Qin Xian not only cannot expose Hua Chang Le, but also has to help Hua Chang Le get back together.
Hua Changle also understood that Qin Xian could not explain her relationship with the Ninth District.
"Where are Lu Sheng and Braden now?" Qin Xian asked.
Feng Tao said, "We'll keep watch from behind, Team Leader Qin, please rest assured."
Qin Xian then looked at Hua Changle: "You mentioned online earlier that you rescued a group of people who were being sent to Spymagor. Where were they placed?"
Hua Changle revealed the location of the island.
Qin Xian frowned and suddenly turned to look at Ying Huaixia: "You knew all along?"
Hua Changle was taken aback: What do you mean?
Qin Xian's next question was: "Isn't that place under your name?"
Hua Changle was slightly surprised, her gaze falling on Ying Huaixia, who remained calm and composed.
This person had been sipping tea and appreciating its flavors, remaining detached from the conversation, but no one expected that he was hiding such a deep secret.
In other words, this person likely guessed that she was watching She Jiameng as early as when she caught the mule, and the investigation team couldn't possibly have been unaware of She Jiameng's departure later.
But this person remained remarkably calm, observing her every move.
Hua Changle felt a growing sense of apprehension.
As expected of the former number one among the younger generation, even though his cultivation has declined, he should not be underestimated.
Faced with Qin Xian's questioning, Ying Huaixia remained calm and composed, smiling gently and saying, "I am no longer involved in affairs and do not know anything about this matter."
Hua Changle doesn't believe.
Qin Xian was even less convinced: "Only the dead believe in ghost stories! No wonder they sent you."
Qin Xian was so angry he felt like he had lost to this guy again.
Ying Huaixia looked completely innocent.
Qin Xian had already calmed himself down: "Let's just leave those people there for now, and we'll make other arrangements later."
"Next, our team will go to places like Jinxiangyin and Yingjiutang to conduct investigations and inquiries."
Feng Tao said, "Team Leader Qin, rest assured, everything has been arranged to ensure everyone's safety."
Qin Xian stood up, then, remembering something, turned to Hua Changle and said, "She Haoyun is on our surveillance. We've already sent people to arrest him. You don't need to come along. You're just a kid, go catch up on your sleep."
Before Hua Changle could answer, he said to Ying Huaixia, "You wait here too. If you go, you sickly person, you'll need someone to protect you. You'll just be a hindrance."
These words were quite blunt, but Ying Huaixia smiled and readily agreed: "Okay, thank you for your hard work, team leader."
Qin Xian snorted coldly, a hint of smugness in his eyes, and strode out the door with an air of certainty.
Hua Changle turned her head and met Ying Huaixia's gaze; both of them couldn't help but chuckle.
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