1627 Rise of the South China Sea

Chapter 3814

Even though Huo Jingxing hadn't said it clearly, Yue Shizong could already clearly sense the other party's hostility. The other party suddenly came to visit him, not like he was asking for help at all, but rather like he was looking for him to ask for punishment.

As for where this "crime" lies, Yue Shizong naturally knows it in his heart. But he still has a fluke, waiting to see if Huo Jingxing will expose the window paper in front of him.

Seeing that he was not shy about it, Huo Jingxing sneered and said, "Master Yue is quite frank, so I will ask you a question. Who are the people who are traveling with Master Yue today?"

Yue Shizong's heart sank. He was now almost certain that he had been targeted by the Embroidered Uniform Guards.

It had only been two days since he brought his family to Hangzhou when the head of the Jinyiwei came to his door. It was obvious that the news had leaked before that.

In order to keep it as secret as possible, Yue Shizong did not even tell his family his real plan. He only said that he planned to bring them over for a short visit, but did not mention moving to Hangzhou.

This is to prevent family members from being reluctant to part with their land and properties and selling them before departure, which would most likely attract the attention of local authorities and they might not be able to leave.

But even though they were so careful, they were still discovered. Yue Shizong could only guess that his family was always under surveillance, and once they left their residence together, someone would immediately report them to the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

The speed at which the Jinyiwei transmits the message must be faster than the time it takes for the Yue family to come to Hangzhou, so Huo Jingxing will have plenty of time to make arrangements in advance and wait for the Yue family to show up in Hangzhou.

Yue Shizong quickly calculated the causes and consequences in his mind. Although he was in a disadvantageous position, the other party did not seem to have the final handle yet, otherwise it might be more than just the current verbal questioning.

Yue Shizong knew that he could not admit the accusation no matter what. Once he admitted it, he would become a guilty person. More importantly, his family members who had not yet settled down would be implicated, and all his previous plans would fail.

Although he had told his family before that he would bear the corresponding responsibility if the court investigated the matter of smuggling his family members to Hai Han, it was obviously not the right time now, and he could not let himself and his family fall directly into the hands of the Jinyiwei.

If you are imprisoned in the Jinyiwei prison, even gods cannot save you.

Yue Shizong forced himself to remain calm and said, "Lord Huo, are you talking about the people who walked with me by the West Lake this morning? They were the family of an old friend of mine. They happened to be passing through Hangzhou, so I just showed my hospitality by hosting them."

Huo Jingxing said disapprovingly: "Is that true? Where is he now?"

Yue Shizong said: "After visiting Victory Square, I said goodbye to them. I don't know where they went."

Huo Jingxing said slowly, "But I saw with my own eyes that those people took the same carriage with you back to this embassy, ​​and they never left again."

Yue Shizong still refused to admit it: "There are so many tourists outside the city today, I guess Lord Huo must have made a mistake by accident."

Huo Jingxing said calmly: "If it was only Huo's pair of eyes watching, then it is indeed possible that he was mistaken. However, there were seven or eight pairs of eyes at that time who saw clearly that you returned in the same car, how could I be wrong! Lord Yue, if you have a clear conscience, please ask those people to come out and confront you face to face!" Huo Jingxing said this not only to prove that his evidence was solid, but also to warn Yue Shizong that the Jinyiwei was not fighting alone, and that his companions and subordinates, Huo Jingxing, were still in Hangzhou City, so Yue Shizong should not act rashly.

Yue Shizong suddenly felt a headache. It seemed that he could not get rid of Huo Jingxing even if he refused to admit it. The other party had already determined that his family members were still in the embassy and had not left.

But he would definitely not let the family members come out to meet Huo Jingxing, not to mention that he had not made an appointment with the family in advance. Even if they had exchanged statements in advance, if they met an expert like Huo Jingxing, they would probably be found out in just a few rounds, which would only cause greater trouble.

Fortunately, this embassy is not a place where outsiders can act rashly. Almost all the people working here are selected and reviewed by Yue Shizong himself. The few martial artists who guard the house also know each other well and only take orders from Yue Shizong. Huo Jingxing certainly cannot break into the backyard where his family lives.

The most important thing is that there is a police station not far from the embassy. It is not known whether this is to protect the embassy or to monitor it, but if there is any movement here, the Hai Han police will arrive in a moment.

Since Huo Jingxing was already monitoring the embassy, ​​he must have known about this situation and would not take risks easily. He was not a diplomat, so if he was captured by Hai Han, the possibility of escaping would be very small.

Yue Shizong guessed that the other party could not do anything to him for the time being, so he felt a little relieved. He did not respond to Huo Jingxing's request for confrontation, but asked coldly: "You are making up a story out of nothing and want to accuse me of a crime. What is your intention? Is there someone in the country who is coveting my position, or do you want to get something from me?"

Huo Jingxing said: "Master Yue, it doesn't matter if you don't admit it, but your family will never be able to leave this place again!"

Yue Shizong's eyes were stern as he asked, "Are you determined to fight me to the end?"

Huo Jingxing said, "I am only doing my job. If Lord Yue refuses to cooperate, don't blame me for reporting to the Northern Pacification Office. When the case is reported to the palace, Lord Yue's family will be on the wanted list, and there will be no turning back!"

Yue Shizong heard that his tone seemed to be threatening, but in fact his attitude was somewhat softened. It seemed that he still had to decide whether to report the matter or not. He immediately followed the topic and said, "Cooperation? I wonder how we can cooperate to satisfy you?"

Huo Jingxing said: "It's very simple. Lord Yue can either come back with me to the country to confess his crime, or pay a sum of money to clear this case."

Yue Shizong felt relieved when he heard Huo Jingxing finally ask for benefits. His only worry was that the other party would not make any compromises, but if he wanted to use this to extort benefits, then things would be much simpler.

Yue Shizong said, "Master Huo is wrong. I have done nothing wrong. Why should I buy safety with money? But Master Huo and his brothers are in Hangzhou to handle official business. They are short of funds. It is reasonable for the embassy to give them some financial support."

Yue Shizong meant that he could give the money but would absolutely deny the incident and would not give Huo Jingxing any excuse.

Huo Jingxing said: "Whether he is guilty or not, it depends on how much sincerity Lord Yue can show!"

Yue Shizong heard his bad tone and thought that he was about to be hit hard, so he immediately asked: "Master Huo, considering that it is not easy for you to work in the enemy country, I am willing to donate 1,000 taels of silver as the operation funds. What do you think?"