222 A Foul Man! (1/2)
Mi Kongqun had died.
When the palace staff found his body, it was already the afternoon of the next day.
Looking at the mush that was Mi Kongqun’s body, the Minister of Imperial Household Jiang Zhong was infuriated, immediately ordering an investigation to be carried out.
This news shook the entire palace.
Mi Kongqun was no ordinary eunuch; other than being an Inner Court Attendant, he possessed the cultivation base of eighth peak pinnacle. His previous battle with the four noble young masters and ability to survive a strike of Ling Xiaozui’s sword had already captured the notice of the royals.
When such a capable figure could die without a sound and trace, it sent shivers down everyone’s spines. All of them were afraid for their own safety and it was this mentality that had everyone keen on the investigation, regardless of their real intentions.
Yun Yang went to President of Board of Punishments, Wu Lie’s home, for the second time.
”Congratulations, Sir Wu.” Yun Yang conducted a thorough check and said, ”Your son is considered completely recovered now. He will be able to enjoy the years of an ordinary person.”
Wu Lie was beyond delighted, thanking Yun Yang profusely.
”However… because your son has been weak for so many years and his most fundamental functions were damaged, in addition to not being especially gifted…”
Yun Yang picked his words before continuing, ”He can only develop himself in the aspects of literature and knowledge… He must not cultivate mystical Qi ever, it’ll only do further damage to his body…”
”I understand, I understand. As long as my son can live as long as an ordinary person, it’s already the best I can ask for. This old man has never thought that this day would come. How dare I have other indulgent wishes?” Wu Lie said in utter contentment.
He smiled and continued, ”Besides, the saying is that those who are poor shall be scholars while those who are rich can practice martial arts. Not only talent is needed, an abundance of wealth is also required to practice martial arts. And our home… it’s as good as penniless; how can it support the growth of a mystical Qi cultivator? To see my young son become a scholar of a clear conscience is already something I would never have dreamed of. This old man is content and happy!”
”This subordinate is happily impressed by Sir Wu’s broad-mindedness,” Yun Yang replied.
Wu Liu said gratefully, ”I should be the one thanking Lord Supreme Wind. Lord Supreme Wind’s grace towards the Wu Family is immense. This old man… this old man has nothing to requite.”
Wu Lie was moved to tears of gratitude but his personality could never allow him to say things like going through hardships in order to return the favor; he would never use the authority he held to make any promises!
This was his philosophy of life, his basic principle; he would never go against his original aspirations.
Yun Yang laughed and said, ”Sir Wu being well means the laws of Yutang being well. You are most welcome.”
Wu Lie was at a loss for words from this gratitude, he could only hold onto Yun Yang’s hand and shake it endlessly.
”But I do have a request; I may need a little information from Sir Wu,” Yun Yang began.
”What is it?” Wu Lie asked. ”As long as it’s something I can do and doesn’t go against the nation’s law, I won’t hesitate to help.”
”It’s… Shen Yushi. How much does Sir Wu’s know of this person?” Yun Yang said.
Once Wu Lie heard his words, he frowned.
Shen Yushi was the deputy minister of the Board of Punishments, the first authority in the board right after Wu Lie. This person carried himself with a low profile, however, just like a shadow. He did his work diligently but he never showed himself, never taking any credit.
There were few records about this person.
In fact, the Nine Heavens Dictum’s recorded information of Shen Yushi held nothing eye-catching as well. If Mi Kongqun had not exposed him, it was impossible to associate this person with being a Four Seasons Tower’s spy. Yun Yang was doubtful of the fact as well.
He could not simply kill someone just because Mi Kongqun said so… What if he mistakenly killed an innocent person?
Wu Lie hummed thoughtfully before saying, ”Shen Yushi… May I ask the reason for Lord Supreme Wind suddenly asking about this person? Is there anything wrong with him?”
”Honestly, I suspect this man to be related to the ambush we suffered in Tianxuan Cliff,” Yun Yang answered.
Wu Lie was taken aback, replying, ”So Lord Supreme Wind also suspects this person… My lord must have put much thought into this.”
”Also?” Yun Yang questioned in a low voice, ”What does Sir Wu mean?”
Wu Lie shook his head bitterly. ”Shen Yushi is careful and keeps a low profile in what he does, never doing anything that could bring him into the limelight. Whatever he does, there is no greed for merit and promotion. Even when the achievement is his, he gives it out however he can and thus enjoys a good reputation among his colleagues.”
”Even when someone among the colleagues gets promoted using him as a stepping stone, he has no complaints. Staying in the same position for several years, he’s still calm and gentle, not at all impatient about it. Occasionally, he’d be implicated by the others and get demoted; even then, he does not grumble… Rather than calling him a good old man with no temper, he’s more like a living saint.”
Wu Li continued, ”But this old man has been suspecting that this person carried a gigantic secret with him.”
”How so?” Yun Yang asked. He vaguely knew what Wu Lie was suspicious of from his description but it would not hurt to gather further evidence.
”This old man has been in criminal law for so many years now. I know deeply that in this world, as long as one’s a man, he shall err and he shall have his mistakes. But this Deputy Minister Shen Yushi has been too perfect.”