Chapter 164 (1/2)

Chapter 164 Green Vines: Failing To Draw A Tiger

The civilians of Ding Tao felt that something was amiss. Don't the people from Jianghu like to settle their grudges themselves and not bring it to court? Why are they still running to the yamen every few days?

The people from the Demonic Sect that went to the Yamen were heartless and vicious. They killed officials. Luckily, the Demonic Sect had ceased to exist.

But today, they came to Yamen because Governor Tian's concubine was killed. The people from the Jianghu felt that she was killed by the leader of the Xiaoyao Sect and wanted to get justice for Governor Tian. The civilians were confused. Governor Tian was an official; he would be able to investigate the case by himself. Why would he need the people from Jianghu to get justice for him? Does he have any relations.h.i.+p with these people?

As for Xiaoyao Sect, it was a sect that only did good deeds. Can they let their leader be taken to yamen just because those people from the Righteous Path said that he killed the concubine? A lot of civilians were gathered around yamen, watching as the members of the Righteous Path argued with the officers of the yamen.

After the members of the Righteous Path finished shouting, Situ brought his people out and stood outside the gate, questioning the people of the JIanghu.

”Governor Tian's concubine just caught the flu. The governor had already sent someone to visit her. Who gave you all the courage to spout such nonsense over here!” The a.s.sistant magistrate had no choice but to say, his words instructed by Situ. Don't blame me, Governor; why did you disappear at such a crucial moment?

The people from Jianghu looked at each other. Normally, they would just gather together and get ready for action whenever they hear any news. They didn't go and a.n.a.lyze the truth behind this piece of news. After a long while, the chief disciple from E Mei Sect opened her mouth under the gaze of their sect leader.

”You have no evidence. How do we know if you are hiding something?”

Feng Luodi felt that these people were really unreasonable. They said whatever they felt like saying and judged others by their own standards. Just like what Situ said, the people that came were all sects of the Righteous Part but they couldn't be compared to martial arts sanctuaries like Shao Lin Monastery and Wu Dang Sect. They were the tower of strength for the martial arts world.

Only those without the ability would jump around causing a ruckus. This was what Situ summarised. Feng Luodi understood this sentence now.

Situ gave a sneer and looked past the pleading gaze by the a.s.sistant magistrate. He stared right at those noisy people of the Jianghu and said in a cold voice, ”Who are you? What right do you have to bother about the yamen's business?”

The chief disciple choked on his words. The jeering from the civilians made him felt ashamed.

As things were getting awkward, the sect leaders that were present finally stood up and used their neigong to spread their words far away.

”Duke of Anping, the Jianghu and the imperial court don't interfere with one another. However, our sect is within the territory of Ding Tao. Since there are sects creating havoc and killing the families of officials, we just wanted to spare a thought for the civilians of Ding Tao. Why are you stopping us? Are you colluding with them?”

Feng Luodi exchanged glances with Xue Yiqi. They both thought that these people spoke really daringly.

Situ looked at them coldly. The oppressive aura he had made many Jianghu people uncomfortable. After a long time, Situ said, ”What do you mean by not interfering with each other?”

”The Jianghu is just a small portion within the entire ocean, it should be governed by the imperial court too. As someone who learns martial arts, you need to have a righteous and pure heart. Firstly, you practice martial arts to strengthen your body. Secondly, you practice it punish evil. As for those murders and grudges, they should be reported to Yamen according to the rules of the Xuan dynasty.

This speech provoked the people of the Jianghu at the scene. They always viewed the Jianghu as a separate ent.i.ty with its own order and the imperial court had no rights to govern them. Now, this obscurity was brought out under broad daylight. The civilians that had much displeasure against the people from Jianghu were furious as well.

Those that couldn't control themselves furiously unsheathed their weapons. However, they were stopped by the shouts from the civilians.

”What the duke said is correct. Stop creating troubles however you want to in the future.”

”And don't accuse the Xiaoyao Sect anymore. At least they didn't fight everywhere and disturbed our lives these past few days.”

These gossips made the people from Jianghu understand how the civilians felt towards them. The civilians were the foundation of everything, whether it was a kingdom or the Jianghu.

After all the shouting, an embarra.s.sed silence followed. After a long time, the leader of Kun Lun Sect asked, ”I heard that the leader of the Xiaoyao Sect is living in yamen. Is it true?”

Feng Luodi and Xue Yiqi gritted their teeth when they heard this. These people still didn't want to give up. They just wanted to prove that Shangguan Yan had the opportunity to commit the crime.

”It is true.”

Situ's tone was calm, ”Not only is the leader of the Xiaoyao Sect staying in the yamen, Lu Buping, who was accused as the murderer, is also locked up in prison. Seems like they didn't commit the crime.”

The Kun Lun Sect Leader was not convinced and wanted to say something, but the friendly and casual voice of the First Prince came from behind the crowd.

”You are right, Duke of Anping. After all, I was the one the asked Shangguan leader to be my guide to bring me to 15 different counties.”

Everyone turned around. The First Prince was wearing clothes that befitted his status. Beside him was the beautiful Shangguan Yan. She had also changed into a decent set of clothes. The civilians exclaimed at how n.o.ble and easygoing the First Prince was. Also, they were surprised that the leader of the Xiaoyao Sect was such a beautiful and young lady. Look at how innocent she looked. How can someone like her kill Governor Tian's concubine?