Chapter 61 (1/2)



61 Irrefutable evidence (1)

He examined Xu Qi ‘an discreetly and saw that his body was tense. He forced a smile and comforted him, “”I was only ordered to bring you back for questioning. I don’t know the details. However, when you get to the Yamen, remember one thing:Don’t hide what you should say, and don’t say what you shouldn’t say.”

I f * cking … Don’t I know this? ‘It’s not worth 30 taels of silver at all.sh * t, what’s the difference between this and an insincere excuse like’ I’ve already asked the relevant Department to deal with it’. ..’ Xu Qi ‘an really wanted to slap the man to death, but he didn’t dare to.

The carriage passed through many busy cities and long streets, and arrived at the night watchman’s Yamen at the beginning of Midnight.

Xu Qi ‘an jumped off the carriage and entered the famous Yamen under the escort of two night watchmen.

Its office was converted from two three-entry courtyards. Attics stood tall, and night watchmen in black with gongs tied to them walked in and out. They looked grim and imposing.

‘I wonder if I’ll be sent to the prison where the night watchmen work. That’s a place where they eat people without spitting out their bones …’ ‘Let’s wait and see. I’m a good citizen, and I didn’t break the law …’ Xu Qi ‘an took a deep breath and calmed down.

After a while, he was brought into a small courtyard.

There were two night watchmen standing at the entrance of the courtyard. After the two sides exchanged hands, the man with squinty eyes stopped at the entrance of the courtyard and smiled.”Go in, good luck.”

After that, he left with his serious-looking companion.

Xu Qi ‘an was brought in. Two night watchmen pushed the door open and said coldly, “”Let’s go in.”

It was an interrogation room, with all kinds of torture instruments in the corner and an empty long table in the center.

The head of the interrogation team did not come.

Xu Qi ‘an didn’t dare to sit on a chair. He stood in the room, thinking about why the night watchman was looking for him.

But before he had time to think about it, he heard footsteps and someone entered the courtyard.

The door was pushed open, and two middle-aged men with silver gongs embroidered on their chests walked in.

Xu Qi ‘an’s muscles tensed up in an instant, and he quickly glanced at the two silver gongs. He was surprised to find that one of them was an old acquaintance.

He had a high nose bridge, deep-set facial features, and slightly light-colored pupils. He was half-Nanman.

He was the silver Gong that he had seen in the back hall of the government office during the silver Tax case.

“We meet again,” Li Yuchun nodded. There was no warmth in his eyes.

The two silver gongs sat behind the table with serious expressions. They examined Xu Qi ‘an with sharp eyes.

“Answer my questions. If you lie, you will be severely punished.” The unfamiliar silver Gong said in a deep voice.

“Yes …” Xu Qi ‘an’s heart sank. These two were looking at him like he was a criminal.

Li Yuchun frowned. before you answer my question, tidy up your clothes. It’s basic etiquette.

Xu Qi ‘an realized that his clothes were too loose and not symmetrical enough. It was caused by the sneaky taking out silver notes from the carriage.

Li Yuchun’s expression relaxed a little when he was done tidying up his clothes, as if a load on his mind had been lifted.

“Did you know that the mastermind behind the tax case was the assistant Minister of the previous Zhou Dynasty?” asked the unfamiliar silver Gong.

“I heard miss Caiwei from the Directorate of Celestials mention it,” Xu Qi ‘an answered honestly.

“Then you should know that Zhou Li is taking revenge on you.”

“I’ve thought of it,”

Xu Qi ‘an kept the young man’s warning in mind. He would not hide anything. It was undeniable that the white-robed Celestials had rushed into the Ministry of Justice to save him in full view of everyone.

It would be better to admit it openly and appear glorious.

“Do you know that Zhou Li wants to kill you?”

“I know.”

“So, in order not to be retaliated by the Zhou family, you kidnapped the Weiwu Marquis’s daughter and framed Zhou Li.” The unfamiliar silver Gong’s eyes flashed with a sharp light.

As expected, it was because of this matter … Xu Qi ‘an didn’t panic at all. He even showed a certain degree of confusion and panic from being wronged.”I don’t understand what you’re saying, Sir.”

“On the day the daughter of the Wei Wu Marquis was kidnapped, you were not on duty at the Yamen of Chang Le County. Where did you go?”