Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were burning with anger. Everyone in the Holy Capital knew that the East Chamber belonged to the Ming King's camp.
This slap was no different from a direct slap to his face!
However, he was extremely shrewd and he still endured it at this moment. However, his expression was as cold as ice.
Cao Zhengchun, the Second Governor of the East Chamber, was shocked. He quickly helped Liu Xi up and looked at Ye QingChen, saying emotionally,"Sword King, Governor Liu is in charge of the East Chamber and has made great contributions to the court. How can we treat him like this?”
"Those below are the bane of those above, and his entire family will be executed. This king only slapped him once, and it was already lenient on account of the Ming King.”Ye QingChen coldly replied.
The surrounding commoners were secretly cheering in their hearts!
Liu Xi's behavior was neither sinister nor positive. He was like an old dog that had long made them unhappy.
Cao Zhengchun was about to argue again when Liu Xi suddenly grabbed his arm and forced himself to stand up. He pretended to be heartbroken and said,"The Sword King is the prince of Great Yan and has a noble status. I am just a cripple and am worlds apart from a prince. If I say a few words of loyalty and go against the Sword King's ears, it is normal for me to be beaten.”
Cao Zhengchun was stunned for a moment, but he immediately understood. This was clearly Liu Xi's ploy.
He had been suspicious before. With Liu Xi's terrifying cultivation, it should not be difficult for him to dodge this palm.
However, he chose to endure it, his goal was to make Ye QingChen fall into eternal damnation.
Zhu Yuanzhang revealed a smile. Liu Xi's trick was indeed brilliant.
Regardless of whether Ye QingChen's case was wrong or not, the crime of beating up a court official on the spot was enough for him to be attacked by all the officials in the court.
At that time, Liu Xi would go to the Human Emperor and complain. Even if the Human Emperor wanted to protect Ye QingChen, he would have to take into account the thoughts of those old ministers.
"Old Jiu, I want to see how you plan to pass this test!”
Zhu Yuanzhang sneered in his heart, but he regained his composure.
Ye QingChen sat on the main seat and was naturally clear about the threat in Liu Xi's words. After pondering for a moment, he revealed a smile.
Liu Xi was currently kneeling on the ground and acting pitiful. When he saw Ye QingChen's smile, an ominous premonition suddenly rose in his heart.
Ye QingChen continued," Governor Liu's words have indeed reminded this king. Although the real murderer of the Jiang family's massacre has been captured, there are still a few suspicious points that have not been thoroughly investigated. Governor Liu is very experienced in handling cases. I believe you can give this king some suggestions, right?”
"I don't understand what the Sword King means," Liu Xi said in bewilderment.”
"So far, there are three aspects of this case that I can't understand." Firstly, how did the evil people of the Twelve Astrology know the whereabouts of Jiang Feng's family? Secondly, Jiang Feng had invited Yan Nantian and Jiang Biehe to the manor before the incident. Why was Yan Nantian the only one who came? Thirdly, all the villains of the Twelve Astrology Forms had been killed by Yan Nantian, so who was the one who set the manor on fire? What is the motive of the arsonist?"
Pausing for a moment, Ye QingChen looked at Liu Xi meaningfully and said,""Governor Liu previously said that we can't be hasty in handling cases. Shouldn't these three doubts be resolved one by one?”
Liu Xi met Ye QingChen's gaze and felt that all his secrets had been seen through. He couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine as he stuttered,"This, there are some places that we don't…don't need to investigate too carefully.”
"Pa!"
Ye QingChen slapped the gavel and said angrily,""Previously, you said that you wanted to investigate carefully, but now you say that there's no need to investigate carefully. You're contradicting yourself. Are you fooling this king and making me a juror?”
Liu Xi was so frightened that he fell to the ground. His eyes were filled with fear as he said in a panic,"I…I was muddle-headed and spouted nonsense. Please forgive me, Sword King.”
"Then tell me, should you hit him?" Ye QingChen asked.
"He, he deserves to be beaten! I deserve a beating! Sword King, good fight!" Liu Xi said hurriedly.
Cao Zhengchun was completely dumbfounded. He didn't know what Liu Xi was up to. He couldn't understand it anymore.
Ye QingChen looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and smiled,""King Ming has always been observant. I wonder if this king has handled it properly?”
Zhu Yuanzhang's face was as black as charcoal. He was about to go crazy from anger. His narrow eyes stared at Liu Xi as if he wanted to eat him up.
"This king is not feeling well, so I'll leave first!”
Zhu Yuanzhang flung his sleeves and left the hall in a huff.
He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, he would not be able to hold back and kill Liu Xi.
This useless piece of trash!
Wei Zhongxian had been sitting upright the whole time. When he saw Zhu Yuanzhang leave, he stood up and bowed."Since the case is over, this servant will return to the palace to report. His Majesty is still waiting.”
After that, Liu Xi, Cao Zhengchun, Yueshen, and the others also took their leave.
Ye QingChen returned to the inner hall. Yao Yue and Lian Xing were waiting there, staring at him with bright eyes.
Ye QingChen sat down and took a sip of the tea that Lian Xing had brewed. He smiled,"Do you have any questions?"
" I can't hide it from you, Master," Yao Yue said." I don't understand why Liu Xi would suddenly change his mind. It was clearly a good opportunity to deal with Master."”
Ye QingChen didn't reply and instead asked,""Do you think there is a way to solve the three questions I raised?”
"The Twelve Astrology was able to find Jiang Feng, so someone must have sold him out," Lian Xing said gently. Jiang Feng's whereabouts were very secretive. Other than his family, he only told Yan Nantian and Jiang Biehe. Yan Nantian had always been an open and aboveboard person, and he was the one who had personally avenged Jiang Feng. It was unlikely that he had sold out the information, so it could only be Jiang Biehe.”
" As I expected, Jiang Biehe first told the Twelve Astrology about Jiang Feng's location and then hid outside the manor. After the battle, he set the manor on fire and deliberately framed Yan Nantian for the murder. As for why he did that, I can't figure it out yet.”
Ye QingChen praised," Xing 'er is indeed intelligent. Your guess is right. If we continue to investigate these three points, we will definitely find Jiang Biehe. This is why Liu Xi changed his mind.”
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