I became a big shot in the quick transmigration world.

Chapter 8 There is a Reborn Person in the Mansion 7
This time, arriving at the Dali Temple in another world was Yu Muhuai's first face-to-face encounter with a judicial institution.

Once is never enough; she believes that she will no longer be timid and can face challenges calmly and act with composure.

Wait, what's with this unwavering belief that I'll commit another crime?
Yu Muhuai waited alone in the interrogation room for a long time. No one mentioned that she could move freely, so she pretended to be obedient and sat still.

Just as she was sitting so long that her body was about to stiffen, someone finally came in.

The person who arrived was Xu Yanong, but he was not followed by the clerk from before.

Xu Yanong didn't sit down in the chair, but walked over and stood directly next to Yu Muhuai, looking down at her with a rather complicated expression.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Yu Muhuai looked at his raised chin and silently complained in his heart.

Xu Yannong said condescendingly, "Qin Shumeng, I never expected that your brother would actually petition the Emperor directly during the morning court session to exonerate you in this matter."

Yu Muhuai's eyes lit up, sparkling with excitement.

He's such a good brother!

Suppressing her inner joy, she feigned relief but remained somewhat worried, and cautiously asked, "Then, Lord Xu, what is the Emperor's opinion?"

Xu Yanong glanced at Yu Muhuai, then turned her head away and said in a completely indifferent tone.

"His Majesty has decreed a thorough investigation into this matter. Furthermore, because you are injured, you cannot be arbitrarily detained or brought back to the Dali Temple for interrogation until the truth is revealed. From now on, if you need to be found, you will have to go to the Qin residence."

To the Qin residence?
It seems she needs to get rid of that hairpin as soon as possible in the next couple of days.

Yu Muhuai controlled his facial expression and revealed a smile with a hint of relief.

She was about to stand up to thank them, but her legs were numb from sitting for so long that she almost fell because she couldn't stand properly.

Xu Yannong, who was standing to the side, subconsciously supported Yu Muhuai's right hand.

"I'm sorry, thank you very much, Lord Xu."

Hearing Yu Muhuai's apology, Xu Yanong did not let go of her. Instead, as if she had discovered something, she grabbed Yu Muhuai's right hand and prepared to open it up to examine it.

Yu Muhuai suddenly realized what the other person was looking at.

She used too much force when she pulled out the hairpin from the murderer, leaving a scar on her palm.

Because she was afraid the doctor would notice something was wrong with the wounds, she concealed them and didn't let the doctor bandage them. Instead, she secretly treated them herself with the medicine prescribed by the doctor in the middle of the night.

Despite being so careful, they still managed to detect something amiss.

Moreover, this person was actually the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review who presided over her case.

Yu Muhuai immediately clenched his fists to stop Xu Yanong's actions.

Xu Yanong was very strong. She grabbed Yu Muhuai's hand and prepared to forcibly pull him away.

Although Yu Muhuai was injured, she would never show such life-threatening evidence to the presiding official.

Fortunately, the original owner, Qin Shumeng, had always practiced martial arts and had also cultivated a unique internal force that did not exist in her original world, so she was able to confront Xu Yannong.

However, her injury is in her shoulder, which will affect her ability to exert force with both hands.

Yu Muhuai exerted all his strength, enduring the pain from his wounds, and saw that his ten fingers were gradually opening up.

A wise person knows when to yield. Since I haven't recovered, I can't defeat him by force; I can only outsmart him!

Why are you forcing me?!
Yu Muhuai gritted his teeth, his knees buckled, and he collapsed into Xu Yannong's arms.

Xu Yanong's first reaction was to support the other person's body, but she quickly felt that such contact was too intimate and inappropriate, so she wanted to let go of his hands.

When he felt Yu Muhuai's body slowly sliding down, he helped him up again.

Finally, Yu Muhuai leaned against the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, but with the other's help, he managed to pull his right hand back and clench it into a fist.

From initially feeling numb and unsteady on their feet, it's only been a matter of a few breaths. Yet, these two have been locked in a fierce battle for countless rounds.

After succeeding, Yu Muhuai was about to stand up and thank them when he heard a voice coming from the doorway.

"Lord Xu, General Qin was very worried about his sister, so he came directly here. I couldn't stop him."

Qin Shuye is here?
Yu Muhuai immediately pushed Xu Yannong away with both fists and looked behind him.

"Brother! What brings you here!"

Xu Yannong was caught off guard and was hit in the chest by two fists. After a muffled groan, she couldn't help but cough repeatedly.

Qin Shuye's previous worries, anxieties, and unease turned into happiness, doubt, and scrutiny after meeting Yu Muhuai.

He was happy that Qin Shumeng was safe and sound, and that the Dali Temple had not yet had a chance to torture her.

What's puzzling is why she's so close to Xu Yanong.

The focus is on what the man and woman, alone together, did inside just now, and what their current situation is.

Qin Shuye's suspicious gaze swept back and forth between the two of them before finally looking directly at Yu Muhuai.

"Mengmeng, your brother has come to take you home. Are you alright? Did they torture you?"

Yu Muhuai clenched his fists and ran to Qin Shuye's side, smiling and shaking his head, "I'm fine, brother. Lord Xu and the others didn't torture me. I'm hungry, let's go home quickly."

Yu Muhuai now only wants to get back to the Qin residence as soon as possible and erase all possible evidence pointing to her crimes.

Qin Shuye, without any suspicion, nodded slightly to Xu Yanong, "Lord Xu, I have already reported this matter to the Emperor. Until the Dali Temple has more concrete evidence, my sister cannot be interrogated at will."

"May I take her away now?"

Although Qin Shuye's words were in the form of a question, they clearly did not carry any intention of seeking instructions from the Dali Temple.

Xu Yannong remained silent for a long time before saying, "General Qin, please proceed."

Qin Shuye gave a slight bow, then turned and left with his younger sister.

Feeling guilty, Yu Muhuai stayed close behind Qin Shuye and left without leaving his side.

He didn't even have the heart to glance at Xu Yanong before leaving.

She felt a burning gaze on her from behind, as if trying to pierce through her heart and see through the lies she had woven.

That troublesome guy!
Even after getting into the carriage, Yu Muhuai still didn't let go of her hand.

Qin Shuye looked at her fist, frowned slightly, and asked, "Mengmeng, what happened to your hand?"

"I...I'm fine, just a little nervous. Clenching my fists makes me feel better," Yu Muhuai said with a slightly embarrassed smile.

Qin Shuye looked at his younger sister with a slightly complicated expression.

He opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end he just sighed and said, "Don't worry, I'll protect you."

After saying that, he leaned back against the car wall, closed his eyes to rest, and stopped talking.

This was the first time Yu Muhuai had properly looked at the original owner's brother since arriving in this world.

He was tall and robust, with a prominent nose and thin lips. Due to his frequent military service, he had a very healthy tan.

His body was covered with many crisscrossing scars, all of which were medals he had earned in battle.

He has a scar on his chin, which he sustained when he was 18 years old while suppressing a rebellion. He was injured by rebels and did not receive timely medical treatment.

It was from that meritorious service that Qin Shuye's official rank rose year by year until he reached his current position as a general.

(End of this chapter)