Huangxiu

Chapter 84: The Courtyard
So was it Seinfeld who did it?

Hard to say.

The actions of the Grand Master cannot be predicted by common sense. Normal people would think that Song Feiqiong would not bother to argue with him and would not bother to pay attention to him.

But people know too little about Seinfeld.

Every grand master has a unique personality and acts on his own will. The worldly constraints are very weak to them. The only ones who can restrain them are the emperor and their own principles.

"Where's the doctor?"

"The doctor was busy and couldn't come, so he insisted on seeing the official."

"Just say I'm not here." Chu Zhiyuan said.

"...Yes." Gao Lingfeng said helplessly: "If you don't send them away, they will keep waiting and will never give up."

"We need to see the results of the investigation by the Zhenwu Division first." Chu Zhiyuan said, "What can I say before the results come out?"

"Yes." Gao Lingfeng sighed, "I think he is certain that the murderer is Grandmaster Song, and he wants to force us to capture Grandmaster Song."

"They should also know that if it is really Grandmaster Song, there is nothing we can do, right?"

"I definitely know." Gao Lingfeng looked helpless.

The situation of Zhenyi Sect is also sympathetic.

The elder of a religion was killed without any hesitation. If the True Religion does not avenge this, how can it unite the people and stand in the world?

This is trampling the Zhenyi Sect into the mud!
Chu Zhiyuan seemed to be thinking: "If they were smart, they shouldn't insist on Grandmaster Song... The people of Zhenyi Sect are not so stupid, right?"

The disciples of these sects may be honest, straightforward and reckless, but if their leaders were like that, the sect would have declined long ago and would not have been able to gain a foothold in the inner city.

"Your Excellency is wise!" Gao Lingfeng sneered, "But Your Excellency, please don't forget the people behind the Zhenyi Sect."

"Yaoyue Palace!" Chu Zhiyuan said slowly.

"It was Yaoyue Palace!" Gao Lingfeng sneered, "That's why they were so confident and dared to hold on to Grandmaster Song... The elder who died was Bai Jingmang, and the one waiting outside was his brother Bai Jingrong."

"Let's wait and see the results of the investigation by the Zhenwu Division." Chu Zhiyuan said, "I'll leave first."

He got up and walked out.

As soon as I stepped out of the door, I saw two people jumping out and stopping at the bottom of the stairs.

Chu Zhiyuan frowned and glanced at the two clerks who were running behind them.

They stepped forward with trepidation, clasped their fists and bowed, "Please forgive me, sir, they..."

Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand and looked at the two people at the bottom of the stairs.

A burly and strong old man with a dark face, thick eyebrows and big eyes was glaring at him angrily, without any fear.

Behind him was a slender young man with thin eyebrows, fine eyes, fair complexion and handsome face, who was looking at him shyly with a smile on his face.

Gao Lingfeng frowned and said, "Elder Bai, what are you doing?"

"Please, sir, help me, my humble servant!" the burly, dark-skinned old man shouted, clasping his fists.

This shout was like a loud thunder.

Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand: "Come in and talk."

He knew at first glance that Elder Bai was difficult to deal with.

Ordinary people, even martial arts masters, were often three inches shorter when they entered the government office. Their aura was suppressed and they dared not act presumptuously.

The yamen represents the imperial court and the most powerful force.

Elder Bai of the Zhenyi Sect showed no fear at all. It could be judged that he was either a veteran or was born brave and fearless.

Neither is easy to deal with.

It's hard to get rid of it with just a few words.

But before the investigation is thorough, the more you say, the more mistakes you make. It is best not to say anything. This is the way to be an official. Even if you are the prince, you must follow this rule.

After entering the room, Chu Zhiyuan sat back in his seat, looked down at him, and said in a gentle voice: "Elder Bai, please continue."

"what--!"

Bai Jingrong suddenly burst into tears, and dust fell from the roof beams.

Chu Zhiyuan looked at him calmly.

Gao Lingfeng frowned and said, "If you have something to say, just say it nicely. Why are you crying?"

A burly, strong and dark-skinned man, in the blink of an eye, had tears streaming down his face, looking horrible and disgusting.

Chu Zhiyuan watched calmly, his super senses providing insight.

Although Bai Jingrong cried loudly with tears and snot, his emotions were not affected. He was just pretending.

The fair and handsome young man next to him looked a little embarrassed and fidgety.

Bai Jingrong burst into tears.

Chu Zhiyuan seemed not to hear anything and just watched quietly without saying anything.

Gao Lingfeng's brows furrowed and he became more and more annoyed.

He was about to step forward to stop him, but seeing Chu Zhiyuan's expression, he shut his mouth, stared at Bai Jingrong coldly, and let him cry bitterly.

Bai Jingrong cried for a whole cup of tea, until two clerks came in to serve him tea. Gao Lingfeng handed him a cup of tea and said, "Drink it! Moisten your throat so you can continue crying!"

"Thank you, sir." Bai Jingrong took the teacup, drank it all in one gulp, and handed it back to Gao Lingfeng. Chu Zhiyuan took a sip of tea, put down the teacup, and said lightly: "Elder Bai, stop crying when you've cried enough."

"Please help me, sir!" Bai Jingrong said as he sobbed again, "My elder brother died such a tragic death!"

"Miserable? Didn't he die in his sleep?" Chu Zhiyuan asked, "He died peacefully, right?"

"…But his death was unclear and confusing!" Bai Jingrong blew his nose and flicked it to the ground.

Chu Zhiyuan's sword-like eyebrows twitched.

This action made him feel uncomfortable all over, and he decided to ask the clerk to mop the floor eight or ten times later.

His expression was calm, "The Zhenwu Division is investigating, right? They will do their best to track down the murderer."

"We're afraid we won't chase him even if they find out!" Bai Jingrong snorted, "Song Feiqiong, do you dare to chase him?"

Chu Zhiyuan said nothing and glanced at Gao Lingfeng.

Gao Lingfeng saw his look and quickly said, "Elder Bai, the matter has not been investigated clearly yet. It is too early to say who the murderer is!"

"What are you investigating? It's Song Feiqiong!" Bai Jingrong stared with tearful eyes and said angrily, "Who else would kill my brother? Who dares to kill my brother except Song Feiqiong!"

"Who saw it with their own eyes? If you didn't see it, you can't say anything." Gao Lingfeng shook his head.

"The only one who could kill my eldest brother silently is a Grandmaster, and among the Grandmasters we offended, only Song Feiqiong is the one. Isn't the result obvious? What else is there to check?"

"Besides, there is no way a Grand Master would leave any clues or loopholes behind when doing things. It would be useless to investigate. He is just stalling for time and fooling us!"

"Elder Bai!" Gao Lingfeng shouted.

Bai Jingrong glared at him and shook his head, "Can't we even tell the truth? Or do you, the Ministry of Rites and the Zhenwu Division, also want to favor Song Feiqiong?"

"You——!" Gao Lingfeng was furious.

Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand to stop him from talking, turned to look at Bai Jingrong, and said in a gentle voice: "Elder Bai, as an elder of a sect, you should act in an orderly manner. You can't talk nonsense about things you haven't seen with your own eyes. It's not right to say that only a grandmaster can kill your eldest brother silently."

"What's wrong?" Bai Jingrong snorted, "Sir, you are a noble, you should speak fairly and justly! Grandmasters are important, but aren't we common people important?!"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Elder Bai, who is stronger in martial arts, you or your elder brother?"

"That's about the same." Bai Jingrong said.

My martial arts skills are better.

Chu Zhiyuan disappeared in a flash, and appeared behind him the next moment, his palm already pressing on his vest.

Bai Jingrong froze for a moment, then his face quickly turned red as if he was drunk, and his eyes became a little blurry.

"Master?!" The fair and handsome young man felt something was wrong and quickly reached out to help him.

Chu Zhiyuan disappeared in a flash, and the next moment he sat back in his original seat, saying in a gentle voice: "I am still only at the Xiantian realm."

"Master? Master?" The fair and handsome young man Fang Haiyang shouted several times. He didn't dare to push Bai Jingrong hard and could only call out.

"Hiss!" Bai Jingrong took a long breath, and his chest swelled up like half a ball.

"Hu——!" Bai Jingrong let out another long breath, his chest sank, and the redness on his face quickly dissipated, returning to normal.

He stared at Chu Zhiyuan, who was sullen as water, behind the table. He opened his mouth but could not speak.

"Master?" Fang Haiyang asked hurriedly.

"Shut up, it's so annoying!" Bai Jingrong turned around and shouted.

Fang Haiyang breathed a sigh of relief.

Bai Jingrong looked at Chu Zhiyuan again and clasped his fists: "Sir, what a great martial arts skill! I wonder what this is...?"

"It's just a unique skill." Chu Zhiyuan said: "So the murderer may not be a great master. Don't be blinded by emotions. Let's wait and see."

-

A backyard of the Zhenyi Church.

More than a dozen people from the Zhenwu Division surrounded the courtyard to prevent outsiders from entering.

A skinny old man in a black robe was washing his hands by the well in the yard. He was thinking while washing with a serious expression.

It was Wan Yang, the expert in solving cases from the Zhenwu Division.

Two middle-aged men in brocade clothes were waiting on the side. One of them couldn't help but ask, "Old Wan, can you find the murderer?"

Wan Yang shook his head.

"No clue at all?"

"It's seamless."

"What about the injuries? Can you tell which martial arts caused them?"

"The heart meridian was broken, and there was no residue left. It should be some kind of unique feat. Unfortunately, I have no impression of it."

"That……"

“I’m afraid it will become an unsolved case.”

"This is really troublesome..."

"Lao Wan, if you can't do it, who can?"

Wan Yang glanced inside the house, his eyes flickered, and he finally swallowed his words without saying Chu Zhiyuan's name.

(End of this chapter)