Family extermination...
Strangely enough, perhaps because I've heard this term too many tis, Su Hongtao felt rather calm.
He sighed softly and slowly closed his eyes to rest for a mont.
Hoo...
It seed an eerie wind brushed his face.
Su Hongtao snapped his eyes open in shock, suddenly seeing a figure in black official robes standing before him, holding a Jade Tablet, with a face so pale it resembled a fierce ghost with a death grip. His pupils contracted as he trembled and said, "Lord Wang, Lord Wang, it wasn't who killed you, it wasn't who killed you!"
"Mr. Su...it's , Yin Yijian."
Cold wind swept across his cheeks, waking Su Hongtao. After exhaling deeply, he said slowly, "…let Judge don't be offended." Having said that, he stared intently at the underworld's judge and asked, "Why does Judge take this appearance?"
Yin Yijian's face seed even paler, and after deliberation he said, "My corporeal form was destroyed, my spirit severely damaged, so I had no choice but to communicate through dreams."
Su Hongtao gasped in shock: "How could it be... was it those assassins?"
"I'm also not sure, but it seems the one orchestrating the assassination is Governor Wang Fuzhe, who appears to be a demoness. I intended to pursue and apprehend, but was stopped by a living Yin Official. I was subsequently murdered by him."
"Demoness... could she be a mber of the White Lotus Sect?" Su Hongtao continued asking: "And who is this living Yin Official? Tell about this one first."
"This person... surnad Chen, nad Yi, sohow stole City God Docunt and beca Wa City's City God."
Chen Yi... Su Hongtao was taken aback.
Served as Zige Bureau Minister, West Factory Battalion Commander, once rose to great fa, receiving imnse favor and honor, later committed grave disrespect akin to treason, how could Su Hongtao not know the na of Chen Yi.
After a mont, Su Hongtao hurriedly asked, "Is this person at the banquet?"
"At the sixth table on the lower-left side."
"Over by Chu Yiyuan..." Su Hongtao recalled a vague figure, "No wonder he's wanted everywhere, turns out he's a White Lotus sect mber."
Suddenly, Su Hongtao had a mont of enlightennt—political infighting is severe within the Capital City court, everyone attacking each other, even a minor flaw could escalate to a heinous cri, so it's not surprising Chen Yi was secretly exposed as a White Lotus sect mber.
But regarding this White Lotus sect... why assassinate the governor... because my Su Family delayed organizing the ship transfer?
Suspecting us, forcing us onto the path of cri?
"Fools!" Su Hongtao couldn't help but curse loudly.
The Sushui Su Family indeed watched White Lotus sect grow with disdain, gathered military supplies for the Guard Army to eliminate bandits, managed ship allocation, trying to shake off the burden of collusion, but clearing association with White Lotus sect isn't as simple as wanting to sever ties after so many years of entanglent—it's rely self-protection, deceiving oneself and others.
Perhaps due to misfortune, these madn grew impatient, or perhaps the Su Family concealed too well, deceiving even themselves, leading to these people taking reckless action, exploiting chaos to assassinate the governor.
Monts later, Su Hongtao cald down, what's done is done, further investigation is futile, resolving follow-up matters is crucial.
Su Hongtao gazed at the judge and slowly asked, "Is everything alright with Judge?"
"All is well, I'm here simply to remind Anshan Gong," Yin Yijian paused, then slowly said, "I hope Anshan Gong doesn't forget our agreent, King Yan is watching, even if you live a hundred years, can nurtured all your days, after a hundred years, it's still up to King Yan to decide."
"I understand."
Yin Yijian bowed deeply, Su Hongtao stood and returned the courtesy, then opened his eyes again to see the prison cell scene.
Painful moans faintly echoed, Ji Yuan interrogated using magic, even deploying Soul Searching Technique, freeing Su Hongtao's thoughts, he rose and summoned a personal soldier outside, saying: "Go invite Lord Kou."
Before long, Kou Jun squeezed his plump body into the corridor.
"Ah, Anshan Gong, found out everything?"
"Almost, but there's an unexpected variable this ti." With that, Su Hongtao signaled Kou Jun to co closer, whispering a few words.
Kou Jun turned suddenly, his face showing shock.
After a long pause, he trembled and said: "What should we do… right, Xique Pavilion, could it really be they're here to catch him?"
"Perhaps." Su Hongtao was about to speak but seeing Kou Jun sweating profusely, said instead: "Don't panic, Lord Kou, he's a White Lotus sect mber."
"White Lotus sect…" Kou Jun regained his composure, knowing they're practically in the sa boat, "Haha, Anshan Gong should've said earlier, scholars foster righteous spirit, least fear are these monsters and ghosts.
But speaking of which, why are they conspiring to assassinate the governor?"
"Afraid they're trying to force us onto the path of cri."
Upon hearing this, Kou Jun retorted angrily, "Then they, the White Lotus sect, are absconding, the governor dead, what should we do?"
"Han Xiu…"
"Right, there's still Han Xiu, he'll take the fall, he's in collusion with White Lotus sect!"
"Lord Kou, don't be too hasty."
"We can't wait any longer. Lord Wang was unfortunately assassinated. If we don't capture Han Xiu and close the case soon, we won't be able to explain it as ti passes. The most pressing matter is to find those assassins..."
"Take it step by step! Has Lord Kou gone deaf?" Su Hongtao, already exhausted, couldn't hold back any longer.
Kou Jun, seeing his raised voice, suddenly fell silent like a cicada in winter.
After the two cald their breaths, Kou Jun asked again, "Does Anshan Gong have a plan? I'm just afraid... these people, driven by evil, might bring disaster upon us tomorrow after killing the governor today."
"Don't worry, Chen Yi... he belongs to the White Lotus Sect. The sect's tens of thousands of brothers need to use the Su Family's ships and paths. Even if he has murderous intent, he wouldn't dare act recklessly against ."
"Then should we lure him to kill Han Xiu?"
"That would be unnecessary. We have to capture Han Xiu ourselves. If he dies without a confession, it will be truly unexplainable."
Seeing Kou Jun's round eyes gleaming and focused on him, Su Hongtao coughed twice and said:
"Create a flaw, lure Han Xiu to the case archive where the canal transport account books are kept. With the governor dead, he won't remain calm like us. He'll surely try to overturn his fate. I know him too well."
"Alright, I'll take the most crucial volus out in advance."
"Mm." Su Hongtao paused briefly before saying, "Nothing inside the case archive can remain. Once Han Xiu is caught, dispose of whatever is in his hands as well. After Han Xiu leaves, burn everything with fire."
Kou Jun widened his eyes in confusion and looked at him.
"Chen Yi..."
Su Hongtao lowered his eyes and said:
"Since he's a wanted criminal by the court, guilty beyond redemption and extrely wicked, then burning the warehouse is naturally on him."
......
The next morning dawned, and not long after Chen Yi woke, Yin Tingxue also got up and went early to prepare the tea after grooming.
The aroma of the tea wafted through the hall, creating a mystical ambiance. The rich green tea was presented, a delicate hand passed over it, and the whisk brought out a froth like a painting of mountains and rivers.
Chen Yi naturally took the tea in hand, sipping it while silently looking out the door, waiting for Zhu E to arrive.
Zhu E would certainly co again. It was a given, known not only by Chen Yi but by Yin Tingxue as well.
Yin Tingxue frowned slightly as she sat in the courtyard, looking down at the tea. Previously, she didn't like him, even held a grudge. Seeing him flirt with other won was a relief; it ant she wouldn't be pressed so tightly and could have a mont's peace. The more won he had, the better. One day, he might tire of her and set her free from this cage.
But tis had changed. Now, seeing him eagerly awaiting other won made her genuinely upset.
Yin Tingxue sighed,
This won't do... I need to talk to him more.
Not just talk more, read together, brew tea, go shopping... these aren't enough. I need to think well of him, find chances to kiss and hug, and indulge in intimacy, troubleso as it may be... but it has to be done.
Outside, a fragrant breeze suddenly passed; Zhu E had arrived, her silhouette bewitchingly attractive.
Chen Yi rose from the hall to greet her.
Yin Tingxue was pondering how to get close to Chen Yi, but then saw Zhu E walk around the screen, naturally loosening her collar... The young girl was stunned.
This woman was too good at playing the ga...
She couldn't compete.
Inside, their voices followed.
"Zhu E, what's wrong?"
"Master... my chest itches for so reason, maybe it's hard to breathe."
"Zhu E, stop ssing around, let's talk serious business."
"How do you know I'm not talking about serious business?"
"If it really wasn't serious, you'd have acted already."
"Fine, we'll do things well... and then have a good ti together afterward."
Yin Tingxue's face stiffened slightly.
These voices... are even sweeter than when we're our most intimate...
She was still thinking about kissing and hugging... Zhu E was already discussing what position to use.
She couldn't keep up...
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