Chapter 329 - What Happened at Crescent Lake (2) (1/2)

Bai Bing Wen had heard about the circulating rumor, but he hadn't gotten the report about the supposed to be proof. Thus, he didn't have any preparation beforehand but he didn't think it would pose him any trouble with such a stupid official. Bai Bing Wen nodded his head in agreement and said, ”Sure... let's go to my study room! We can talk more freely there.”

No matter what, Bai Bing Wen still needed to act cordially in front of him, even though he hated the guy.

Once they were inside the study room, Bai Bing Wen asked, ”Who are you? What do you want to talk about?” He could see Hong Wen's eyes were darting around the study room and he had a bad feeling. Why did he look so interested in his study room? It wasn't like the decoration was unique or luxurious. Bai Bing Wen squinted his eyes.

Hong Wen quickly introduced himself, ”This one is Hong Wen --- a representative of the Han Emperor. I come because of the Emperor's decree that stated that I should investigate Aunt Yue's disappearance.”

Bai Bing Wen nodded his head. ”I've heard about her disappearance, but why do you come to me?”

Hong Wen carefully asked, ”Have you been in contact with her?”

Bai Bing Wen laughed seductively. ”Of course not, I don't even know her before this. My subordinate needed to ask whose courtyard was being burned to ashes...”

”Really?” Hong Wen asked doubtfully. Inwardly, he was sneering and mocking Bai Bing Wen. A guilty person wouldn't admit it easily ah~! This was getting interesting.

”Why should I lie to you?” Bai Bing Wen pretended to look confused.

Hong Wen tried to test the water once more. ”Didn't Da Ren hear the rumor outside?”

Bai Bing Wen asked interestedly, ”Oh...? What kind of rumor?” It was better for him to pretend to be oblivious.

Hong Wen told him about the rumor in details which made Bai Bing Wen's face darkened, but he deliberately didn't tell him about the proof. Hong Wen paid attention to Bai Bing Wen's expression and it looked like the latter really didn't know about it.

Bai Bing Wen sighed. ”How funny! I rarely stepped outside of my place here... Da Ren, I think someone is trying to frame me! Please give this esteemed guest a justice! I came here because of the Han Emperor's invitation... how could your people dare to slander me like this?” He looked slightly hurt which enhanced his beauty even more.

Hong Wen's face turned ugly when Bai Bing Wen talked about the Han Emperor. If he directly attacked him, it would mean that he also didn't give his own emperor a face. Too hateful! Hong Wen still pasted a smile and answered, ”Of course! However, I still need Da Ren's cooperation!”

”Oh... what is it?” Bai Bing Wen asked.

”Can I search this place?” Hong Wen asked politely.

When Bai Bing Wen's right-hand man heard about Hong Wen's question, he became angry. He yelled, ”How bold of you! How dare you try to search our master's place?! You really don't put our kingdom in your eyes, huh?!”

Hong Wen pretended that he was in deep trouble too. ”It's not that I do this on purpose. However, if we want to dispel the rumor, shouldn't we try to clear it up? If we find nothing here, then everything will be fine. The truth will come out that Da Ren isn't involved. However, we still need to follow the protocol... Please don't make it hard for this official!”

”You!” Bai Bing Wen's right-hand man pointed at Hong Wen angrily.