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Chapter 414: Execute first and report later!

Inside the tent, the lights were bright and the air was filled with the aroma of wine.

A group of Choshu officials were still immersed in a life of luxury, drinking and having fun.

Expensive wine rippled in exquisite wine glasses, and the table was filled with delicacies. They enjoyed this luxurious time to the fullest, unaware of the coming storm.

But who would have thought, the next second.

The door curtain of the tent was suddenly lifted, and Liang Jin, Dangtou and Zhao Chuxia walked in one after another.

When they saw Liang Jin, everyone couldn't help but be stunned and looked at each other. It was obvious that they didn't know who this aggressive man in front of them was.

And when their eyes fell on Dangtou and Zhao Chuxia, their jaws almost dropped in shock.

Half of the boss's face was swollen, and the clear slap mark was like a brand of shame, which was particularly glaring under the light.

Zhao Chuxia looked even more miserable. Blood kept flowing from her mouth, dripping onto the ground. Two maids followed her closely, frantically helping her wipe the blood.

Her eyes were burning with rage, like an enraged female beast, wishing to eat Liang Jin alive.

"Princess, this...what happened?"

The Changzhou Tongzhi opened his eyes wide, his face full of shock, and couldn't help but ask.

I only heard the Changzhou garrison also said in a deep voice:

"Could it be that Fan Jing who did this? This is outrageous!"

"He dared to attack the county lord. Does he really think he has nine heads?"

The other officials were also filled with righteous indignation, and they echoed the sentiments one after another.

If it was really Fan Jing who dared to do such a heinous thing, then this time they finally had the chance to kill Fan Jing, this unsociable guy!
At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded:

"Stop guessing!"

"I was the one who beat your princess."

When everyone heard the sound, they turned their heads and saw Liang Jin sitting on the main seat with his horse and sword in his hands. The honorable seat that originally belonged to Zhao Chuxia was now occupied by him without any hesitation.

The words just now came out of his mouth.

At this, all the officials were surprised and pointed at Liang Jin and accused him.

"Who are you? That seat belongs to the princess! Why don't you get off now? Why are you sitting there?"

"What?! You hit the princess? Do you know who the princess's father is? Are you really tired of living?"

"You are so bold! How dare you beat the princess like this! No matter how powerful your background is, if the Prince of Pingcheng kills you for this, the Emperor won't say a word."

……

The officials and Zhao Chuxia belong to the same interest group, so they naturally have to speak for Zhao Chuxia at this time. Their voices rise and fall, full of anger and threats.

The boss couldn't help but cough, breaking the noisy situation:
"He is the famous detective of the Six Gates, Chasing Shadow."

When these words were spoken, all the officials were stunned.

Afterwards, even the officials who were still sitting stood up and saluted Liang respectfully.

The official rank of the famous detective was higher than that of the prefect. Except for the imperial envoy, everyone present could only call themselves "lower officials" in front of the famous detective.

When a subordinate meets his superior, he naturally has to bow.

But everyone's faces were full of surprise and suspicion, and they kept looking towards the front of the stall.

Why did the dignified Zhuying come to Changzhou?
Wasn't it said that the famous detective who came to Changzhou was Qinfeng? How come there's another one called Zhuying?

Faced with everyone's inquiring gazes, the dangtou had no answer. Now he could only listen to what Zhuying had to say.

So everyone's attention turned to Liang Jin sitting on the main seat again.

Liang Jin looked at everyone with a stern expression and asked in a deep voice:

"Where is the disaster relief money?"

This first question made everyone's heart tremble suddenly, as if they were hit by a heavy hammer.

No one expected that this famous detective from the Six Gates actually came for the disaster relief money!
They acted very carefully this time. Could it be that something went wrong in some link, causing the news to leak out?
Everyone couldn't help but exchange glances with each other, and some even started whispering, trying to find a way to deal with the situation in this panic.

Liang Jin was not in a hurry. He just sat quietly with a playful sneer on his face, waiting for this group of officials to collude in their testimony.

Soon, the officials had reached a consensus and formed an offensive and defensive alliance.

The Changzhou Tongzhi was the first to stand up, his face full of false humility, and he saluted Liang and said:
"Master Constable, we just received news that last night, a team transporting disaster relief silver was attacked by bandits led by 'Timely Rain' Song Jiang and 'Flying Swallow Thief' Yan Sanniang, about a day's journey from here."

"The officers and soldiers suffered heavy casualties, and all the relief funds were robbed by Song Jiang's bandits. Upon hearing this news, we immediately gathered here to discuss countermeasures and prepare to intercept the bandits."

"Now that the famous detective has arrived, it's naturally a great thing! I also ask the famous detective to take action and arrest the great thief Song Jiang. Song Jiang is a master of martial arts, and only the famous detective can easily capture him."

The Tongzhi's attitude was sincere and his words were sad. Those who didn't know him might actually think he was a good official who was truly speaking up for the people.

After listening to this, Liang Jin smiled coldly, his laughter full of disdain and ridicule.

This group of people really thought he knew nothing.

Liang Jin didn't arrive just when the princess was shooting the people.

Liang Jin had already followed Ji Yan after he arrived at the camp. He had easily sneaked in with his powerful Qinggong skills and had already overheard everything.

And now, this Tongzhi is still pretending in front of him?

Liang Jin grabbed a silver chopstick on the table, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and then he threw it towards the Tongzhi!

"call out!"

The silver chopsticks turned into a stream of light, moving at an extremely fast speed, with a whistling sound, and suddenly hit the Tongzhi's forehead, piercing deeply into Tongzhi's head.

The Tongzhi still maintained a polite and humble posture, and before his expression could change, blood continued to gush out from the wound on his forehead like a spring, dyeing his entire face red.

Then, his body fell to the ground with a dull sound.

At first, no one reacted.

After all, he was a fifth-rank official of the imperial court, equivalent to the second-in-command of the entire Choshu.

Just die?
Moreover, without any warning, he was suddenly killed by Liang Jin?
When the body of the Tongzhi fell to the ground, everyone came to their senses and became shocked and angry. They stared at Liang Jin with fire in their eyes.

The boss pointed at Liang Jin and said angrily:

"Shadow chasing!"

"You actually killed a fifth-rank official of the imperial court. What do you want to do? Are you planning a rebellion?!"

"How dare you! Who gave you the power to do this?!"

The other officials also glared at Liang Jin with righteous indignation and shouted accusations, their voices echoing in the tent.

Zhao Chuxia watched all this coldly while her maid treated her wounds.

She just wanted to see how Liang Jin would end up after suffering such a terrible crime!

Liang Jin snorted coldly, stood up suddenly, and said loudly with an aggressive tone:
"Execute first and report later, special permission granted by the Emperor!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's heart was shocked, as if a thunderclap exploded in their ears.

Could it be that... this Zhuying has received a privilege granted by His Majesty?
These Choshu officials immediately felt guilty.

Their greatest reliance was the order of the imperial court. But if the emperor, the highest point of order, wanted to touch them, they would be doomed.

At this moment, the other officials were all terrified and sweating profusely, with beads of sweat the size of beans rolling down their foreheads.

But the boss was not so easily frightened. He asked:

"You said it's imperial permission, but is there an imperial decree?!"

If he didn't see the imperial edict, the boss wouldn't believe it so easily.

Liang Jin glanced at him with contempt in his eyes, and then answered in a high voice:
"I have a secret decree from the Emperor to investigate the whereabouts of the disaster relief funds."

"Do you really think I don't know anything?"

"I've noticed something's wrong with you guys. I followed Ji Yan all the way here, and I heard everything you discussed here before!"

"You corrupt officials, you're so bold! How dare you covet disaster relief funds?"

"Tell me immediately where the disaster relief funds went! If any of you try to fool me again, he'll be your fate!"

As Liang Jin spoke, he kicked the Tongzhi's body into the crowd.

Everyone was so scared that they hid away, their faces full of horror and disgust.

Liang Jin's words made everyone feel as if they were falling into an icy cave, with the chill running from the soles of their feet to the top of their heads.

Their conversation just now was actually heard by Zhuying?

Liang Jin even mentioned Ji Yan's name, so it was naturally almost correct.

They had heard that Zhuying was good at reconnaissance and intelligence gathering, and now he was indeed extraordinary!

If this matter really gets out, their whole family will be skinned alive!

For a moment, the officials felt a buzzing in their heads, as if countless bees were flying around their ears.

The boss was also shocked when he heard that Liang Jin actually had the emperor's secret order.

Just when he wanted Liang Jin to show him the secret decree.

There was a burst of laughter:

"Hahahahahaha!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the laughter and saw that the person laughing was actually the imperial envoy.

The imperial envoy slowly walked out of the crowd amid everyone's puzzled gazes.

He walked straight to Liang Jin, with a confident smile on his face, and said:
"Zhuying, you are very smart and nice."

"After I return, I will speak well of you to the Emperor. Your promotion is just around the corner."

"Since you have already found out about this matter, there is nothing for me, the Imperial Envoy, to hide."

"We'll give you a share of the silver, and from now on you'll be one of us."

As soon as the imperial envoy spoke, everyone understood what he meant.

He is trying to bribe the famous detective!

But this is normal, everyone has their own price.

As long as the benefits offered are big enough, not only can the famous detective be bribed, even the emperor can be bribed!
Officials immediately advised:
"Master Mingbu, the Imperial Commissioner is right. The way of being an official is to have many friends and few enemies. If we can turn enemies into friends, it is indeed a great story."

"Yes, if you only rely on the God of Capture, if the God of Capture falls one day, then you will lose your backer, right? If we become friends, we can still be on the same path in the future."

"More friends, more paths. Lord Zhuying, you are so smart that we don't need to say more. We can even help you resolve the grudge between you and the princess!"

……

These officials were talking at once, their voices mixing into one commotion in the tent.

The imperial envoy also looked at Liang Jin with a smile. He looked confident, as if he was sure that Liang Jin would not refuse, and his eyes were full of determination to win.

Liang Jin stretched out his hand helplessly.

Everyone thought he was going to pat the imperial envoy on the shoulder.

But who would have thought that Liang Jin would actually hold down the imperial envoy's head and twist it violently.

"Kacha!"

With a crisp sound of broken bones, the imperial envoy's head was twisted 180 degrees.

The imperial envoy actually had his neck twisted by Liang Jin!

Amidst everyone's incredulous gazes, the imperial envoy's body slowly fell to the ground with a dull sound, as if it was the last sigh for this dark officialdom.

"You...you dare to kill the imperial envoy!"

"You have committed a heinous crime! You are truly audacious!"

The head waiter cried out in disbelief, his voice shrill and trembling.

Not only him, but all the other officials were stunned. Their eyes were wide open and their faces were full of shock and fear.

When they saw Liang Jin killing the Tongzhi, they knew that Liang Jin was very brave.

But unexpectedly, Liang Jin was so bold as to kill the imperial envoy!
The imperial envoy represents the emperor's authority.

Killing the imperial envoy is directly opposing the emperor! It is challenging the imperial power!
Unless Liang Jin really obtains the emperor's order and authorization, he is destined to suffer the most severe punishment even if he is a famous detective!
The officials were furious and could not help but shout in shock and anger:

"Crazy... Zhuying, you're absolutely crazy! I'm going to report you! I'm going to impeach you! Get ready to lose your head!"

"This is an imperial envoy. As the saying goes, a doctor cannot be punished. Even if he is wrong, you can't just kill him like this. Now you are the one who has truly broken the rules of officialdom!"

"Do you really think we can let you slaughter us? We have powerful people standing behind us! Even if you kill us all today, you will still die in the end!"

……

Liang Jin listened to the officials' shouting with great interest, with a faint smile on his face, as if he was watching a funny farce.

He knew that this was the benefit of his identity as a shadow chaser, which allowed him to see such a spectacle.

If he had come as the bandit Song Jiang, he would have only needed to kill one or two people, and the group of people in front of him would have fled for their lives long ago.

But it was precisely because he used the identity of Zhuying that this group of people were still in the inertia of thinking and even attempted to engage in a verbal battle?
They are all literati, and literati naturally prefer to talk rather than act.

But they could not imagine that Liang Jin was a bandit and a warrior who would not waste words when it came to taking action.

Immediately, Liang Jin glanced at everyone and said:
"It seems like no one wants to listen to me."

"I'm asking where the disaster relief money is. Just tell me."

"You force me to kill someone."

Liang Jin glanced at these petty officials and shook his head with slight disappointment.

He felt that these guys probably didn't know the whereabouts of the disaster relief money.

So Liang Jin turned his gaze towards the waiter and Zhao Chuxia:

"It's your turn, you two."

"If you don't tell me, I'll kill you two next time."

(End of this chapter)