"Fugitive?" Xue Tingliu was stunned.
The Imperial Censor Wang said, "Ten years ago, a family was murdered in Shili County, Cenzhou. Someone reported the case and the suspect, Bai Hu, was hidden in the Xue family by the County Magistrate Rong of Shili County and you, Master Xue."
Upon hearing this, Rong Ziying couldn't sit still any longer: "Impossible!"
Xue Tingliu was baffled. He had no recollection of harboring a fugitive. "Did Censor Wang make a mistake?"
Seeing this, Yu Xing said, "Everyone in the Xue family is here now. Censor Wang, please take a look. Is the fugitive you're looking for here?"
Censor Wang handed the fugitive's portrait to Yu Xing and said, "Master Yu, please take a look at this. I'm afraid such a serious criminal will be difficult to ignore even in the Dali Temple's records."
Yu Xing looked at it and said, "That case caused a huge uproar back then. Everyone knew about it. But even after years of posting a reward, they still couldn't bring the suspect to justice."
Xue Tingliu also saw the face in the portrait clearly, and he was stunned in an instant.
Even though a person's face may have aged after ten years, it's still recognizable...
White Tiger? Hu Bai? After all this fuss, the Xue family's servant of ten years turned out to be a fugitive!?
As expected, the people from the Censorate went back and forth among the servants of the Xue family a few times and pulled Hu Bai out.
Hu Bai didn't expect that after so many years, someone would still know his whereabouts.
He struggled to escape, but was hit on the leg with a sword sheath by the people from the Censorate. He was quickly tied up and gagged before he could even protest.
"Master Xiao Xue, what else do you have to say?" Censor Wang said coldly, "Please come with us back to the Censorate."
Rong Ziying was also panicked when this happened: "Your Excellency, it was he who entered the Xue Mansion under an assumed name. Neither the Xue nor the Rong family knew about this. How can you say that the Xue and Rong families conspired to harbor a fugitive?"
Xue Tingliu was calmer than her, only smiling a polite smile, as if in official circles. She said, "Censor Wang, there are countless people in the world who look alike, and we can't be sure this person is Baihu. Moreover, the Xue family has all the necessary documents to buy him out. If this person is indeed Baihu, it only means that the Xue family was deceived and mistakenly bought a fugitive. Thinking about it now, I'm terrified."
After that, he continued, "Why don't you sit down and have a cup of tea, Censor Wang, and think carefully about why the Xue and Rong families would harbor a fugitive? What good will it bring to them by doing this?"
Xue Zhiyi stood by and watched coldly.
He thought to himself: What Xue Tingliu said does make sense, but unfortunately, she was the one who revealed this news to Lu Minchun. This was the bargaining chip she promised Lu Minchun to avenge his son.
The Censorate dared not ignore the report made by the Minister of Rites and would certainly conduct a thorough investigation.
As for the Hu Bai incident, Xue Tingliu could easily explain it as long as the Censorate did some investigation.
But the question is, can the Rong family, who have worked for Xue Tingliu for many years, withstand the investigation?
Even if the Rong family is innocent in this matter, what about other things?
Xue Tingliu naturally understood this logic. Someone wanted to deal with him and the Rong family!
Suddenly, something flashed through his mind... Lu Yan's sudden death, Hu Bai's bribery, Xue Zhiyi's adulterer, the Marquis of Lin'an...
Everything is explained!
He turned around in surprise, looking at Xue Zhiyi who was sitting there peacefully. He still had those same dark, round eyes, looking at him without changing his expression, but for the first time, he felt a chill down his spine...
The stupid prey that seemed like he could strangle to death with just a slight move, revealed its terrifying fangs in the blink of an eye, and could take his life with just a light bite!
Censor Wang reminded him, "Master Xiao Xue, no matter what the truth is, please go to the Censorate and explain this matter clearly."
Seeing that he was still staring at Xue Zhiyi absentmindedly, Censor Wang called out again, "Master Xue, are you trying to resist arrest?"
Xue Tingliu then reluctantly withdrew his gaze, but his voice became a little colder: "Of course not."
He said, but suddenly smiled: "This matter has not yet been convicted, I am just going to be investigated. Before I go, let me say a few words, is it not too much?"
Censor Wang remained silent, indicating his tacit approval.
So, in full view of everyone, he walked straight towards Xue Zhiyi.
The closer the footsteps got, the more sinister the smile on his face became.
Xue Zhiyi's fingers curled up unconsciously, and she bit the tip of her tongue to prevent any fear from showing in her eyes.
"Xue Zhiyi." Xue Tingliu sneered, "You are truly ruthless, smart, and resourceful."
Xue Zhiyi smiled and said, "Master Xue is too modest."
Hearing this, he raised his eyebrows: "You don't want to call me second brother anymore? I quite like you calling me that."
Immediately, he chuckled again: "Indeed, times are different now. I don't know what the situation will be like when we meet again next time."
He looked at Xue Zhiyi with eyes full of undisguised murderous intent. At this moment, he really wanted to tie up this bitch and torture her to death. It would be best if he built a cage for her and let her stay in there day and night, wailing in agony, unable to live or die!
"Xue Zhiyi." He moved closer, his voice falling into her ear: "Just wait, we will fight to the death in this life. You'd better be careful and don't fall into my hands."
The breath beside his ear made Xue Zhiyi feel a chill, and his stomach was churning with nausea.
She sneered, but her voice lacked the fear Xue Tingliu had hoped for. "Master Xue, you should worry about yourself first. Who knows if there will be a day of recovery?"
Xue Tingliu's gaze lingered in her eyes, which were as calm as a deep pool, for a while before he looked away.
He said loudly to Censor Wang behind him, "Let's go! Don't keep the Censorate waiting for too long!"
Censor Wang took Xue Tingliu away, and Yu Xing left with him.
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