The Prodigal Son

The next morning, they continued their journey.

Qin Yu rode his horse in an odd posture.

Spread your legs outwards, and lean your body forward and backward at different times.

His strange posture drew everyone's attention, and Xu Wan chuckled to herself.

Under the gaze of everyone, Qin Yu couldn't help but curse inwardly.

What the hell are you looking at!

I've never seen such a difficult horseback riding posture before!

Before they had gone very far, Pei Du, who was ahead, turned his horse around and came to Qin Yu, revealing a deadpan expression. "If you really can't stand it, you can take a carriage to Xining Prefecture and meet us there."

"No need!"

Qin Yu stiffened his neck. "Don't worry, I won't hold you back!"

To travel to Chenzhou by horse-drawn carriage?

By the time they arrive, it will probably be half a month later!

By then, the daylily buds will probably be too cold!

Since we've already come out here, we definitely need to train properly.

"what ever!"

Pei Du said no more and quickly rode away.

Watching Pei Du leave, Qi Dachui couldn't help but ask, "Thirteenth Young Master, should I find a chance to beat him up?"

"Not for now."

Qin Yu shook his head and said, "We need to have a legitimate reason for our actions! We should teach him a lesson when he really provokes us!"

"oh."

Qi Dachui nodded and said no more.

Speechless all the way.

The people from the Baojing Division did not slow down because Qin Yu was unwell; they continued to ride at full speed.

Although Qin Yu's riding posture was somewhat strange or even ugly, it did make his inner thighs less painful.

The medicine Xu Wan gave him worked very well. As long as he doesn't irritate the abrasions, he should be almost completely healed by this time tomorrow, and then he won't have to ride horses in this strange position anymore.

Around noon, they entered the territory of Longzhou.

A scout reported that there was an official post station ahead.

They decided to rest briefly at the official post station.

This is a good opportunity to feed the horses some hay and beans, and they can also rest and have something to eat.

As soon as they entered the post station, they saw a group of people dressed in official robes crowding inside.

One figure stood out particularly.

"Lü Si?"

"Qin Yu?"

The Crouching Dragon and the Young Phoenix cried out almost simultaneously, both staring at each other in astonishment.

Clearly, neither of them expected to see each other here.

At that moment, both of them silently cursed in their hearts: "You're a persistent ghost."

Coming to his senses, Qin Yu swaggered forward, looking Lü Si up and down, who appeared somewhat disheveled. "What are you doing here?"

Upon being asked by Qin Yu, Lü Si's face stiffened instantly, then he gritted his teeth and glared at Qin Yu: "What's it to you?"

Why am I here?

Don't you have any self-awareness?

If it weren't for you, you bastard, would I be here?

"Speak properly!"

Qin Yu glared at Lü Si with wide eyes, "If you keep babbling at me, believe me, I'll grab a lump of horse manure and shove it in your mouth!"

"you……"

Lu Si was furious, but seeing the group of people from the Baojing Division surrounding Qin Yu, he was forced to swallow his anger and said irritably, "This official will naturally accompany my colleagues from the Ministry of Justice to Chenzhou to eradicate the Holy Fire Sect!"

"You're going to Chenzhou to wipe out the Holy Fire Sect?" Qin Yu asked in astonishment, then with a mocking tone, "Seriously, you're not your father's biological son, are you? He's clearly sending you to your death!"

"You're talking nonsense!"

Lu Si was furious, his eyes blazing as he glared at Qin Yu.

Although he had this suspicion, Qin Yu couldn't say it!

Pei Du ignored the quarrel between the two纨绔子弟 (sons of wealthy families who had become spoiled and dissolute), and sternly questioned Meng Zhangping, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice: "As far as I know, you set off three days earlier than us, so why are you only arriving in Longzhou now? Do you think this trip is for sightseeing?"

Even if the people in the Ministry of Justice don't travel day and night like they do, surely they can still run 130 or 140 li a day without any problem?

Logically speaking, they should have already penetrated more than halfway into Longzhou.

If we hurry, we should be entering Juzhou soon.

But the result?

They're still dawdling here!

Faced with Pei Du's questioning, Meng Zhangping immediately showed displeasure. "Commander Pei, how our Ministry of Justice is begs the question of a mere fifth-rank military commander like yourself. If you have any objections, report them directly to His Majesty!"

Yes, the Precious Mirror Bureau is directly under His Majesty's jurisdiction, and its members are ranked three levels above others.

But that only makes him three levels above others!

It's not like we're superior to the highest class!

He asked carefully, and I told him the truth.

But he immediately questioned me in this tone. What does that mean?

Does he consider himself, a third-rank official, as his subordinate?

Don't you have any shame?

"you……"

Pei Du's face turned cold, and he looked at Meng Zhangping with a sharp gaze.

"May I ask?"

Just then, a nonchalant voice rang out.

Qin Yu slowly walked towards Meng Zhangping.

"you?"

Meng Zhangping looked at Qin Yu with disdain, "A mere seventh-rank editor, who gives you the right to speak..."

Before Meng Zhangping could finish speaking, Qin Yu pulled out Qin Fumeng's warrant and shoved it in his face.

Meng Zhangping suddenly widened his eyes and carefully examined the details.

"May I ask?"

Qin Yu asked again.

Meng Zhangping's face stiffened, and he nodded reluctantly.

"Tell me, what happened?"

Qin Yu raised his voice and demanded.

They're just bullying their master!

Meng Zhangping cursed inwardly, then pointed at Lü Si and said, "He can't stand riding a horse for long periods of time. We kept stopping and starting along the way, which is why we were delayed."

"It really was you!"

Qin Yu turned to look at Lü Si, then ordered the Ministry of Justice officials, "From today onwards, you will all march with us at full speed! Anyone who falls behind will be punished for dereliction of duty!"

hoohoo!

Now I'm not alone!

The suffering I endured, Lü Si must also experience!

The Crouching Dragon and the Young Phoenix, they share both joy and sorrow!

"On what grounds?"

Lu Si immediately bristled, "Who do you think you are? Why should we take your orders?"

Qin Yu shook his head and chuckled to himself, then instructed Meng Zhangping, "I'm too lazy to talk to an idiot, you talk to him!"

Enraged, Lü Si gritted his teeth and glared at Qin Yu once more.

Qin Yu ignored Lü Si and turned to Pei Du: "Now you know how wise my grandfather was, right?"

If it weren't for this order, the people in the Ministry of Justice and the Precious Mirror Bureau would be working independently, and their efforts would be wasted!

"The Duke of Wei is indeed a man of great foresight!"

Pei Du nodded, but then changed the subject, "As for you, you're nothing but a fox borrowing the tiger's power!"

"You fucking deserve it!"

Qin Yu was displeased. "Let me tell you, if you speak to me properly, I might still put you in full charge of eradicating the Holy Fire Sect! If you continue with this attitude, and there's anything that could lead to your death, I'll send you with Lü Si!"

"..."

Pei Du's face twitched slightly, and he remained silent for a long time.

On the other side, Meng Zhangping also pulled Lü Si aside, "His Majesty has long ago ordered that Qin Fumeng be fully responsible for eliminating the Holy Fire Sect! Qin Yu holds Qin Fumeng's warrant, so now he is essentially Qin Fumeng himself..."

Lu Si was unhappy, and he was even more unhappy!

I am, after all, a third-rank official!

He was first publicly questioned by Pei Du, and now he is forced to obey Qin Yu.

So, this high-ranking official of the third rank has become someone who does odd jobs for them?

Lu Si's face stiffened, and he gritted his teeth, growling, "Qin Fumeng is treating matters of great importance to the court like a child's play! I must report this to His Majesty!"

On what grounds?

They're all spoiled brats!

What virtue or ability does Qin Yu possess to be entrusted with such an important task?

"Uh-huh!"

Meng Zhangping nodded immediately, "You should report this to His Majesty immediately, so I can have it delivered to him by express courier!"

He did indeed have this idea.

However, this matter has offended some people.

Isn't this a perfect opportunity to find a sucker?

If His Majesty were to directly order the removal of Qin Yu's command, it would be a good thing for them.

If His Majesty does not revoke Qin Yu's command, it will not be that I have offended Qin Yu, nor will it prevent Qin Yu from retaliating against me.

In any case, I won't lose out!

Actually, when you think about it carefully, having a headstrong young person around isn't so bad...