Eternal Sword

Chapter 84: Trouble (Subscription Request)

Chen Tang hesitated and said nothing.

He prefers a free and unfettered life.

Joining a wealthy family certainly means having a backer and a salary, but there are also some rules and regulations, and it is impossible to leave at will.

Moreover, being with Li Junqing every day, it is not convenient to do some shady things.

Li Boxiong asked: "Brother Chen, if you have any difficulties or requests, please let me know."

"That's not true."

Chen Tang groaned and said, "It's just that I was born in the countryside, I'm used to being lazy, and I don't know etiquette..."

Seeing that he was in a difficult situation, Li Yan said, "Don't force yourself. I heard that you saved Jun Qing before. We will remember this favor. If you have any problems in Wu'an County in the future, you can come to the Li family at any time."

"Thank you, Lord Sheriff."

Chen Tang thanked him and decided not to stay any longer, so he took his leave.

Li Junqing looked at his back, feeling somewhat disappointed.

Li Zhongmou thought for a moment and said, "I am the one who is worried. I think what happened in the training ground this morning has made Brother Chen alert. He is worried that if he comes to our house, he will be involved in a fight with the Huo family."

When this matter was mentioned, Li Boxiong snorted coldly and said, "That Huo Ziye is really insidious. He probably saw that Chen Tang knew the three of us, so he asked someone to change two crossbows. If Chen Tang hadn't reacted quickly, he would have been shot to death on the training ground!"

Li Zhongmou sighed and said, "With the power of the Huo family, it is hard to prevent them from doing something like this. I just didn't expect that he would dare to change the bow that was selected in the training ground in front of everyone."

"That's good, so Chen Tang won't be implicated because of us."

Li Boxiong nodded.

Li Yan suddenly shook his head and said, "This boy has a wild and unrestrained temperament. He doesn't like to be restrained. He has the character of the people in the martial arts world of the previous dynasty. He doesn't seem to be a timid person."

"Even if such a person doesn't come to our Li family, it won't be wrong for you to make friends with him."

……

When Chen Tang returned to the banquet hall, almost everyone was there.

Xu Tong from Xuantian Temple also came.

I had already found out this person's name from Mei Nianzhi during the day.

County Lieutenant Han Lang had also arrived and was chatting with the Third Young Master Huo.

After seeing Chen Tang, the two of them looked over at the same time. The Third Master Huo chuckled, with a hint of mockery in his eyes.

Han Lang looked calm. He glanced at Chen Tang and then looked away.

Chen Tang returned to his seat.

Not long after, County Magistrate Li Yan came in with the Li brothers and sisters and a group of yamen runners.

The yamen runners held trays in their hands, on which were placed the bronze tokens that had been taken away earlier.

At this time, the ninth-grade bronze order had been printed and was ready to be distributed.

After that, it was the dinner session.

The bailiff called out names in order, and someone would come forward, and the county magistrate would personally hand the ninth-rank bronze order to that person. In this way, he would be considered a ninth-rank warrior officially recognized by the imperial court!
Soon, it was Chen Tang's turn.

Chen Tang came before the county magistrate like everyone else, ready to take over the ninth-grade bronze order.

"Wait a minute!"

At this moment, a voice came from the side.

County Lieutenant Han Lang slowly stood up and said in a deep voice: "Lord Li, it would be more appropriate to temporarily hold off on issuing the ninth-rank bronze order to this person."

Everyone present looked confused.

Only Huo Ziye and Xu Tong of Xuantian Temple were not surprised.

Huo Ziye watched the scene with a gloating look, and looked at the Li brothers and sisters provocatively with his chin raised.

Xu Tong, on the other hand, looked calm and smiled without saying a word.

"Oh?"

Li Yan's face was as gloomy as water, and he asked back: "What's the reason?"

Han Lang said loudly: "A major case occurred in Changze County, with hundreds of casualties. I believe everyone present is aware of this. This man is from Changze County and is highly suspicious. I want to take him back and detain him for interrogation."

Chen Tang remained calm, his heart sinking.

Has it been exposed?
Li Boxiong frowned and said, "Master Han, you are joking, right? Chen Tang just made an appointment at the parade ground this morning, and you were also there. And that big case happened in Changze County last night. What does this have to do with Chen Tang?"

"Whether it matters or not, you will know after I interrogate you."

Han Lang said: "It is also possible that after committing the crime, this person ran back to Wu'an County overnight to participate in the parade. Who can prove that he was in Wu'an County last night? Can you prove it?"

Li Boxiong sneered: "This matter has nothing to do with me, why should I prove it?"

Han Lang said calmly: "Since it has nothing to do with you, don't interfere. Besides, your father is here, it's not your turn to speak!"

Li Boxiong's face darkened.

Li Zhongmou took light steps, stood in front of him, and shook his head slightly.

It is indeed inappropriate for them to stand up in this situation.

Li Junqing looked at his father for help.

Li Yan said slowly: "If you want to arrest someone, there must be a reason and clues. You can't just arrest anyone you want. The county lieutenant's responsibilities are not trivial. If you are allowed to arrest people at will, wouldn't the laws of Daqian be like a child's play?"

"Didn't Lord Li hear clearly?"

Han Lang said, "I just said that this person is a big suspect in the major case in Changze County and needs to be taken back for investigation. Lord Li has never met this person before, but now he is trying to stop us. Why is that?"

This statement is somewhat heartbreaking.

Huo Ziye also took the opportunity to say, "The innocent are innocent. If Chen Tang is innocent, let Lord Han take him back for questioning. If he is not the murderer, what is he afraid of?"

"What are you afraid of?"

Li Junqing said coldly: "I'm afraid you'll torture me into confessing. I'm afraid you'll confuse right and wrong and frame me!"

Han Lang's eyes narrowed, and he said coldly: "Miss Li Si, be careful with your words. I will punish you for what you just said!"

The atmosphere in the hall instantly dropped to freezing point.

The numerous warriors who came to attend the banquet were all dumbfounded.

They had also heard about the open and covert struggles between the Huo and Li families, and the power struggle between the county governor and the county lieutenant, but they had never expected that it had reached such an incompatible point!
"Lord Han, your words are too serious. Miss Li Si was just angry at the moment, which is understandable." Xu Tong from Xuantian Temple suddenly spoke with a calm tone.

Chen Tang watched coldly.

There is no way Xu Tong would help him.

As expected, Xu Tong changed his tone and said, "But since Lord Han suspects this man, it makes sense to take him away for questioning."

The alchemist from Xuantian Temple also spoke!

This means that the Huo family and Xuantian Temple are both on the side of County Lieutenant Han Lang, supporting him in arresting people in public.

No matter how high the official position of County Magistrate Li Yan was or how high his reputation among the people was, he could not stop this momentum.

What's more, Han Lang was doing it in the name of arresting the murderer. If the Li family continued to stop him, it would definitely cause other people to make groundless speculations.

Some people who have been eyeing the Li family might even take the opportunity to cause trouble!

Chen Tang saw the situation clearly. It was rare that the Li family could hold on for him until now.

He probably can only go with Han Lang and others.

If we draw our swords, we won't stand a chance.

There are too many masters here.

The only hope may lie in the fat old man at home!

The fat old man is known for his ability to reach the sky, and he is also good at stealing people. Maybe he can steal him out of prison.

Chen Tang whispered beside Li Junqing: "Go inform my family."

Then, he looked at Han Lang and said, "I'll go with you."

Han Lang said calmly: "That's it."

Huo Ziye watched the excitement from the side, clapping and laughing.

A faint smile also appeared on Xu Tong's face.

"Hey, it's so lively!"

At this moment, a rough voice suddenly came from the door, and a man wearing Qinglong armor and a Qinglong sword hanging from his waist walked in. It was the Qinglong Division's Weiwei, Cai Yin.

"I've been busy all day and haven't had time to eat. I'm starving."

Cai Yin came to a table and didn't care who was sitting there. He grabbed a few pieces of cooked meat and stuffed them into his mouth. While eating, he stared at the cow eyes and asked: "What are you doing? Why are you so tense?"

Cai Yin's sudden intrusion actually eased the atmosphere a lot.

"Master Cai."

Everyone said hello one after another.

Han Lang said, "A major case has occurred in Changze County. I was about to take the suspect back for interrogation, but for some reason, the county governor seemed reluctant to let me intervene in the case."

The Li siblings' faces changed when they heard this.

Han Lang's words were extremely vicious!
Li Yan just stopped Han Lang from arresting people at random, and never stopped him from solving the case.

But when Han Lang said this, the meaning changed completely!

It seems like Li Yan is involved in some way in this case.

Moreover, these words were spoken to the Guardian of the Azure Dragon Division!

The duty of the Qinglong Division is to supervise all officials. If they really investigate the county magistrate for this reason, others will not be able to say anything.

Li Junqing quickly said, "Don't talk nonsense. When did my father stop you from solving the case?"

"Who is the suspect?"

Cai Yin asked again, his mouth never stopping, stuffing it with cooked meat until his cheeks were bulging with food.

"it's him."

Han Lang pointed at Chen Tang next to him.

"Oh?"

Cai Yin picked up a wine jug from the side and drank from it, swallowing it with cooked meat while walking towards this side and asking, "Why is he a suspect? Do you have any clues? Tell me about it."

"I……"

Han Lang hesitated for a moment before saying, "I think he is very suspicious and I want to take him back for questioning."

"Why do you doubt him?"

Cai Yin had already walked in front of Han Lang, and while chewing the minced meat in his mouth, he stared at Han Lang and asked.

At this moment, people around could already vaguely hear that something was wrong.

But everyone remained silent and watched what would happen.

Han Lang thought about the information he had obtained before and said, "This case happened in Changze County, and this person happened to be from Changze County..."

"To put it bluntly, there are more people in Changze County."

Before Han Lang could finish speaking, Cai Yin interrupted him mercilessly.

Han Lang was angry, but he didn't dare to show it. He hesitated for a moment before saying, "This man has the ability and motive to commit the crime. As far as I know, the missing captain and county magistrate once killed his father."

Cai Yin nodded and said, "There is something. Continue."

"What do you mean by continue?" Han Lang was stunned.

Cai Yin said, "He arrived in Wu'an County on the 13th day of the first lunar month and was assigned a rank at the parade ground this morning. How could he have killed someone in Changze County last night?"

Han Lang said quickly: "Perhaps this person came to Wu'an County and then returned to Changze County, and rushed back this morning."

Cai Yin took another sip of wine and grinned, "But as far as I know, he entered Wu'an County on the 14th day of the first lunar month before the city gates were closed."

"This……"

Han Lang was speechless for a moment.

He hadn't gathered much information at all.

After the Qinglong Division intervened, almost all the survivors that night were captured by the Qinglong Division.

He just wanted to take this opportunity to put Chen Tang in jail and do a favor for the Third Master Huo and Xu Tong of Xuantian Temple. He had no idea about the details.

(End of this chapter)