Chosen One, how did I end up as the villain?

Pu Liu was stunned. Could it be that this little madman has a special fetish, disliking women and preferring men?

How could that guard...?

He glanced at his subordinate and said, "Okay, I understand."

Humans are all driven by aspirations.

"Damn it, this little madman is probably thinking about how the master dealt with the King of Kui. The reason he's not making a fuss is because he feels safe with the master, right?" a guard analyzed.

"That's quite possible, otherwise why wouldn't anyone else be able to do it?"

As Qin Huaiyu listened to the discussion, a thought struck him: Is that really true? Aren't those who've gone mad not so completely?

He had some doubts, but he didn't show it on his face. Pretending to be disturbed, he admonished:

"What are you talking about? Staying up so late at night, I think you're the crazy ones. Quiet down."

He left with a single sentence, ignoring the aggrieved guard, and went straight to the bedside.

Fang Lie was huddled on the edge of the bed, staring intently at him.

Qin Huaiyu squatted down and sat on the edge of the bed, forcing a gentle smile as he said:

"Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you."

Fang Lie didn't reply, he just looked at him, but he didn't show any resistance.

There is a play!

Qin Huaiyu seized the opportunity and asked:

"Kill ghosts? Kill what ghosts?"

"Long, long ghost, so big, so big," Fang Lie gestured in bewilderment.

Qin Huaiyu remembered that Fang Lie was the first person to discover the image of the earth dragon at the sacrificial ceremony, and he even pointed it out and said it was a long ghost.

"Why kill it?"

"Eating people, eating people," Fang Lie said, raising his voice.

"Who are you eating?"

"So many people, so many people, they ate it all, they ate it all."

As Fang Lie spoke, he began to tremble.

Qin Huaiyu didn't want to miss the opportunity, so he pressed on with more questions:

"Where?"

"It's all gone on the mountain, all gone! It ate it all!"

Fang Lie's dirty face was filled with terror.

"Here you come, don't come any closer, don't eat me."

As he spoke, his emotions began to spiral out of control again, and he started waving his hands and feet wildly.

Seeing this, Qin Huaiyu quickly tried to comfort him.

"It's okay, don't be afraid, I'm here, it won't dare to eat you."

"Kill it, kill it!" Fang Lie seemed to understand what he was saying, and his emotions calmed down a bit.

"Alright, kill it, we must kill it!" Qin Huaiyu replied smoothly.

Is he mentally ill? Don't take it too seriously, just appease him.

The two continued their conversation in this manner, one sentence after another, and sure enough, Fang Lie quieted down after a short while.

Perhaps he was tired, he lay down on the bed and fell asleep.

Those inside the house breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this; the madman was finally quiet.

"Sir, you're the only one who has a solution, otherwise we would have suffered greatly."

Pu Liugang, quick-witted and outspoken, immediately began to flatter him.

After he finished speaking, he opened his mouth, seemingly hesitant.

Qin Huaiyu stood up and took a look at his expression.

"Speak your mind, there's no need to hide anything."

Pu Liu's expression turned serious, and he said:

"Sir, you just heard what this little madman said: the long ghost eats people."

According to him, the location is on a mountain, in the village of Shiming. The long ghost is undoubtedly the earth dragon, as everyone witnessed; its length is a hundred zhang, beyond human endurance. What are your thoughts on this case?

Trying to run away? Is that even possible?

Qin Huaiyu composed himself, his expression turning serious, and asked:

"Master, in the Wu Dynasty there is an Imperial Censor. What is the purpose of such an official?"

Pu Liu was taken aback for a moment. "To benefit the people."

But what does this have to do with the case?

"What is the primary principle for bringing benefits?"

"To speak up for the people?"

"Knowing this, why not save Shiming Village!"

Qin Huaiyu's eyes turned cold, and he said sharply:

"The law is for the people, the truth is for the people, and the mirror you hold high on your throne is also for the people."

The villagers disappeared.

To make a judgment based solely on some intangible images and one person's words is so hasty. Where do you place the law, truth, and the rule of the nation? Do you treat serving the people like a fart?

His resounding words were like the crackling of a bell, leaving a profound and awakening impression.

The guards seemed somewhat ashamed and silently lowered their heads.

The law is for the people, the truth is for the people…

Chu Yanxi repeated these words, deeply moved.

What a wonderful principle! Only by serving the people and basing the nation on the people can the country prosper.

Such profound truths should be the guiding principle for all officials. If everyone followed his example, how could this chaotic world still exist?

She looked at Qin Huaiyu with bright eyes, and the imprint of his tall figure on her heart deepened unconsciously, like bamboo taking root in the sky.

Yun Suyan looked at her younger brother, a tenderness spreading across her beautiful face.

It's unclear when it started, but what should have been a spur-of-the-moment thing gradually led her to ruin.

Was it because I was too immersed in the role, or was it simply because I was attracted to someone...?

It's hard to say exactly when it started.

For the first time, the charming young nobleman showed his naivety.

Or perhaps it's the straightforward and righteous younger brother.

…It seems like they all have it.

The atmosphere inside was somewhat strange, heavy yet tinged with a hint of sweetness.

However, Pu Liugang was terrified.

With a "thump".

He quickly knelt down on the ground, his face filled with fear, and said:

"My lord, please calm down. It was my fault for speaking out of turn and forgetting my original intention. I am ashamed of my actions and have failed the people. I hope you will forgive me this time. I will definitely learn from my shame and do my best to investigate this case and restore justice to Shiming Village."

Hmph, that's quite a clever line. Forget about it!

Seeing that he had given the other party a good talking-to, Qin Huaiyu didn't bother to argue any further, since he still needed to use the other party's influence.

He glanced at Fang Lie on the bed, then looked away.

"Considering your sincere attitude, I'll spare you for now. Get up!"

"Thank you, sir," Pu Liugang said hurriedly.

"Alright, it's getting late, everyone go and get some rest."

As Qin Huaiyu spoke, he ushered people out, leaving only a guard to watch over them.