461 Tian Xiang is Filled with Blood! (1/2)
The entire Tian Xiang was filled with blood that night.
The night had followed right after the bloody events that had plagued the city a bit earlier. But, the degree of massacre on this night was even grander.
There was no sleep reserved for that night.
Jun Mo Xie had made his powerful entrance earlier this day. And, he had made the three scholars abuse their teachers in public. The news of this incident had surged forth in every direction. However, this shocking news hadn't even died down when more news spread — more than seventy business estates belonging to the Meng Family of the Tian Xiang City had been attacked. This was even more shocking than the previous news.
The Martial of the Army — Jun Zhan Tian — had ordered all troops to be on standby. They were not to rush into action. And, those who disobeyed would be executed.
An order came from General Dugu Wu Di soon after. And, this order stated that — no soldier was to rush into action. In fact, no soldier was to leave the garrisons. Moreover, the violator wouldn't receive amnesty from death.
The Murong Family wasn't willing to lag behind either. And, they quickly recalled their men as well. The Li Family also didn't make any remark in taciturn agreement. Meanwhile, the other big families of Tian Xiang had seemingly chosen to wait and observe from the sidelines.
And then, the Imperial Court acted in accordance — no Imperial guard was to leave their post without permission. And, they were to wait for the Imperial edict.
It could be said that the Imperial Family had turned the Tian Xiang City into a restricted area along with the help of the other powerful families. However, they had allowed one entity to operate openly inside this restricted area. And, that single power had enveloped the entire restricted area!
And, that individual entity with unconditional power over this restricted area was the Jun Family!
Many groups of warriors from the Jun Family had attacked the Meng Family's estates. And, they had evicted the Meng Family's men from those estates without mercy. Anyone who had shown any resistance was beaten into pieces. So, many limbs were broken that night. And, even the number of lives lost wasn't small. Basically, the Meng Family's power had been thoroughly removed from the Capital City.
However, the Jun Family wasn't the only power on the move. Even the Dugu Family's military might was at play. Consequently, the city had momentarily been alarmed by this mutiny-like situation. Jun Mo Xie had staged slaughters on the streets, and had flowed rivers of the blood. People had screamed on the flagpoles until they had met their end! The shock of that event hadn't been subsided when these new set of events had unfolded…
In fact, it hadn't even been evening time when the crushed corpses of those three absconding scholars were found at the city's gates.
This had resulted from the counter-attack of the so-called hypocrites. But, that wasn't it…
And, that's because many officials were killed later that night…
The Minister of Rites — Zhao Cheng Jun — leaned forward in the dark of night. He seemed to be writing at a tremendous speed. He was writing a memorandum that attacked the Jun Family on multiple levels. He was prepared to brave divine death the next day. But, he still wanted to defeat them.
Minister Zhao was unexpectedly confident at that moment. Over three-hundred scholars from the unrivalled Wen Xing Institute had signed a joint statement under the leadership of their two teachers. And, this statement had also accused the Jun Family. [Wouldn't it be a spectacular scene?]
[I'm sure that no Emperor can disregard this! The Jun Family's power may exceed all levels, and they may even control Tian Xiang's military. But, they are only one family; nothing more. Can they ever surpass the entirety of Tian Xiang's bureaucracy?]
[The Jun Family has sent that little beast on a killing spree. After all, they intend to intimidate and hinder us. But, what difference does that make? He's only one bold and reckless man! Humph! The noisier he gets — the better it will be! The more people he kills — the better! After all, there will be no margin left to maneuver in the end! Thus, the Jun Family will be destroyed and consigned to eternal damnation!]
[Create disturbances, Jun Mo Xie! Create a lot of disturbance! How much disturbance can you create? You will die the moment the Emperor wants you to! And, we men have enough power to influence the Emperor's wishes!]
[We can get you killed through the Emperor! In fact, we can get your entire family killed! The Imperial edict will spell your doom!]
[The Jun Family is doomed to end!]
Therefore, Minister Zhao had stayed awake the entire night, and had written an excellent memorandum. And, it would be a great weapon at the court the next day…
[I've finally finished it!]
Minister Zhao sighed. He couldn't help but read it again. And, he became very impassioned as he read it to himself. In fact, he could even visualize His Majesty as he'd read his excellent memorandum, ”The Jun Family is Tian Xiang's benefactor. However, their crimes can't even be washed away by their deaths! In fact, that would require digging up their graves and whipping their corpses!”
”Jun Mo Xie and Guan Qing Han are the main culprits. And, they seemingly don't have a single shred of shame! Calling them 'a bandit and a whore' would be too polite and nice. This man is lowly, and that woman is depraved. They have no sense of shame, and no shred of decency! It'll be unfair to the common people if they are alive. It will be unfair to Tian Xiang, and unfair to the whole world! Therefore, they must die to redeem for their sins!”
”It's an excellent memorandum! The accusations in this official memorandum are optimum! I fear that I will never write such a good memorandum again…” Minister Zhao read through his work very joyously. Then, he exclaimed with satisfaction, and shook his head with pride. He felt that this was the first time he had written such a good memorandum ever since he had left Wen Xing Institute. His words were sharp, but seemed to be backed by conclusive proofs. They were mere words. However, they could put a man to his death. It was extremely rare to come across such memorandums that could kill people!
”It's indeed a very good letter!” a voice sighed from behind Minister Zhao when he was boasting with satisfaction.
”Yes! Uh…” Minister Zhao nodded with pride at first. But, he was suddenly startled the next moment, ”Who's there?”
”The memorandum is great. But, the man isn't so good. Yet, you were right about what you said after you wrote it. You will never be able to write such a good memorandum again. And, that's because Minister Zhao won't get such an opportunity again. After all, people with talents such as yours mustn't stay in this world. So, you must go to hell. It'll suit you better.”
A white-clothed youth slowly paced forth as these gentle words were heard. He then quickly arrived in front of Zhao Cheng Jun, and took the memorandum. Then, the memorandum suddenly turned into ash and scattered in the wind…
After that, the youngster turned his cold eyes to give an icy look to Minister Zhao.
His eyes were like two sharp swords!
”Jun Mo Xie? You… How did you come in?” Minister Zhao stood up in panic under the Young Master's cold gaze. He frenetically called out, ”Come here… someone… someone, come here…” but, his voice wouldn't escape his throat. In fact, his voice was so weak from fright that even he couldn't hear himself. He even didn't know what he had said…
Jun Mo Xie smiled in a grim manner. Then, he suddenly raised his hand, and got a choke-hold on Zhao Cheng Jun's neck. He then picked the Minister up, and the victim's feet left the ground…
Minister Zhao was extremely frightened at this time. He couldn't make any sound… let alone speak full sentences. Moreover, his windpipe was being strangled. So, the man's face had become red, and his feet were helplessly shaking in the air. However, his eyes still begged for mercy…
He wanted to beg for forgiveness, but he still couldn't utter a word.
”You wanted to hurt me?” Jun Mo Xie was calm. His eyes were like a cold and deep lake. He looked at Minister Zhao's face and asked.
”I wouldn't have cared much if you had wanted to hurt me. But, you will die if you wish to harm my family!” Jun Mo Xie increased the pressure in his clasp. He then heard Zhao Cheng Jun's neck bone make a strange sound. He then spurted out his tongue after a while. And, it nearly hung down to his chest. It could be assumed that Minister Zhao looked extremely pathetic…
”You also wanted to hurt my woman… and, in such a vicious way at that?!” Jun Mo Xie applied more pressure. His heart was merciless, and his face was still tranquil.
But, Zhao Cheng Jun's neck issued a clear sound as it snapped.
”There's nothing wrong when you speak manner about power. It's even fine if you call black as white. In fact, that requires a lot of skill. However, it's the sanctimoniousness of your hypocrisy that has damned you!”
Zhao Cheng Jun's body slammed onto the ground as Jun Mo Xie let go of his throat. His limbs twitched for a bit, but he eventually became still. He was dead, but his eyes were still opened wide. And, they were full of fear and disbelief…
”He even dares to die with grievances in his heart!” Jun Mo Xie gracefully wiped his hand with a towel that lay nearby. Then, he stepped forward.
However, he had stepped on the face of Minister Zhao's corpse with that action. Then, he disappeared.
Two sudden 'pops' were heard when he disappeared. These noises were made by Zhao Cheng Jun's bursting eyes…