My family has been wielding knives for generations, but now it's my turn to wield a pen!

"Um!"

Xiao Jinxuan stared at Jiang Xiaobai for a moment before finally speaking, "If the Ministry of Justice is truly colluding with an enemy country outside Zhenbei, this matter cannot be ignored!"

"Jiang Xiaobai, listen to my order: starting today, while you thoroughly investigate the Ministry of Rites, also investigate the Ministry of Justice!"

"Anyone involved in collusion with enemy countries outside Zhenbei must be thoroughly investigated, and no favoritism shall be tolerated!!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

As Jiang Xiaobai responded, Cheng Xiao opened his mouth, his face completely bloodless.

"That's fine!"

After speaking, Xiao Jinxuan waved his hand impatiently and said, "Quickly withdraw all the soldiers from your Marquis's residence for me!"

"The Ministry of Justice is, after all, a vital department of the imperial court. To be surrounded by 30,000 soldiers—what kind of decorum is this!"

As he spoke, Xiao Jinxuan's voice was clearly filled with anger.

Jiang Xiaobai's actions have caused the royal family to lose face as well!

"yes!"

Jiang Xiaobai responded again: "Your Majesty, I will immediately order the troops to withdraw!"

"You must attend the morning court session tomorrow!"

After saying this in annoyedly, Xiao Jinxuan didn't say anything more and turned to walk towards the sedan chair.

Eunuch Gao hurriedly stepped forward, lifted the curtain, and after watching Xiao Jinxuan enter, said, "Prepare the carriage to return to the palace!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the sedan chair was lifted again and headed out of the Ministry of Justice.

Chen Zhanqiu glanced at Jiang Xiaobai, but dared not say anything more, and quickly followed after him.

However, deep down, I had some doubts.

That's right, it was bad enough that the Ministry of Rites was investigated, but now the Ministry of Justice has also come in.

At least it provides some companionship.

If the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Personnel, and the Ministry of Works also get involved, things will get even more complicated!

Xiao Qingheng stood there silently for a moment, then pulled Xiao Zijing, whose eyes were shining, and followed her away.

After the group left, heavy footsteps soon echoed outside.

It was clear that the Imperial Guards had also withdrawn with Xiao Jinxuan.

As the footsteps faded into the distance, Jiang Xiaobai let out a breath, looked at Cheng Xiao, and said with a smile, "Minister Cheng, do you... have anything else to say?"

"I……"

Cheng Xiao glared at Jiang Xiaobai with a face full of resentment. He had just opened his mouth when a loud bang suddenly rang out.

Cheng Xiao's body jolted, his face filled with astonishment.

At that moment, he had only one thought in his mind.

This guy is really daring!

Do I regret it? Absolutely!

But it's too late for regrets!

boom!

Cheng Xiao's body lay there, motionless, clearly dead.

"Hehe, sorry, you spoke too slowly..."

Jiang Xiaobai looked at Cheng Xiao, who was lying there, and said indifferently, "This young master doesn't want to hear it!"

"In your next life, remember to say it faster!"

"Xiao'er!"

At this moment, Zhao Bintian froze, and with a cry of surprise, she picked Cheng Xiao up in her arms.

But Cheng Xiao's chest had been pierced, and he was completely lifeless.

"Jiang Xiaobai!"

Zhao Bintian slowly raised her head, looking at Jiang Xiaobai with a ferocious expression: "I, Zhao Bintian, am not finished with you!"

"hehe……"

Jiang Xiaobai chuckled upon hearing this and raised his hand again.

But just then, a cough came from the side.

Ok?

Jiang Xiaobai turned his head and found Li Bingzhang looking at him. He raised his eyebrows and finally put his hand down.

Indeed, Zhao Bintian cannot die!

He still doesn't understand why Zhao Bintian sent someone to assassinate him.

If we kill him now, this connection will be severed.

He needs to follow Zhao Bintian's lead and continue investigating.

With this thought in mind, Jiang Xiaobai took two steps forward and slowly squatted down not far from Zhao Bintian.

"Actually, when you sent someone to assassinate me, things between us... were already over!"

"I can spare your life for now. I'll let you watch closely as I... kill you!!"

After saying that, Jiang Xiaobai looked at Zhao Bintian, whose face was full of resentment, stood up with a smile, turned his head and looked at Zheng Yu.

"Minister Zheng, you're getting on in years; it's time for you to retire!"

"Shouldn't we give young people more opportunities?"

Although he didn't know much about Zheng Yu, the fact that the Ministry of Justice had produced such scoundrels as Cheng Xiao and Zhao Bintian clearly indicated inadequate management.

"you……"

Zheng Yu's face twitched, but he ultimately couldn't utter a word.

Jiang Xiaobai shook his head and continued walking outside.

However, after taking only two steps, Jiang Xiaobai remembered something, paused, and looked at Zhao Sheng.

When Zhao Sheng noticed Jiang Xiaobai's gaze, his heart skipped a beat, and he clenched his hands tightly, trying his best to remain calm.

"Senior Brother Zhao Sheng, don't be nervous!"

Jiang Xiaobai said, "I know you're a smart person!"

"But I'm not killing you this time, entirely out of respect for Teacher Lin!"

"Furthermore, if you have any grievances, any schemes you may devise are welcome, and I will accept them all!"

"However, the consequences... well, that depends on whether you can bear them!"

After saying that, Jiang Xiaobai's eyes flashed with a cold light, and as he walked directly out of the lobby, his voice rang out: "New Year!"

"Fall back, team!"

"Alright!"

Zhang Xinnian's voice rose as he patted his tattered clothes: "Brothers, let's call it a day and head home!"

At Zhang Xinnian's shout, the soldiers of the Marquis's mansion began to move.

Click! Click!

The heavy footsteps sounded again.

Soon, the soldiers from the Marquis's residence gradually left, and a large part of the Ministry of Justice's main hall was instantly emptied.

It should be noted that there were quite a few people from the Ministry of Justice, but at this moment, no one spoke.

This also led to an absolute silence throughout the Ministry of Justice.

The atmosphere was so oppressive it was suffocating.

Over here, Zhao Bintian held Cheng Xiao's body, cried bitterly for a while, and finally looked up at the outside with a ferocious expression.

"Jiang Xiaobai... I will make you regret what you did today!"

After saying that, Zhao Bintian, holding Cheng Xiao's body, slowly stood up and walked outside.

Zheng Yu sighed softly, stood there, and did not stop them.

Zhao Sheng stood there for a moment, then bowed slightly to Zheng Yu, saying, "Your Excellency, I shall take my leave now!"

Go!

Zheng Yu looked up at Zhao Sheng and nodded slightly.

After Zhao Sheng responded again, he turned and left.

After he walked out of the Ministry of Justice's main hall, he couldn't help but look back one last time.

Indeed, although the Marquis's army had already gone far away, the image of 30,000 soldiers pressing in was still vivid in his mind.

There's also Jiang Xiaobai.

This person is becoming increasingly unfathomable.

Indeed, today's actions, though seemingly reckless, have all struck at the heart of the Ministry of Justice.

First, they used the power of the Marquis's army to pressure the Ministry of Justice, and finally forced His Majesty to come in person.

Using the pretext of "treason," they conveniently accused the entire Ministry of Justice of treason.

Those who deserved to be killed have already been killed!

In such a situation, what can even the highest-ranking official do?

It must be said, such methods are truly ruthless!

Moreover, after this incident, it is likely that no one in the entire capital will dare to easily provoke the Marquis of Zhenbei's mansion.

He... he's learned something from this move that involved three moves!

Zhao Sheng took a deep breath, his face solemn.

It seems he'll have to be more careful from now on...

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P.S.: I'm writing slowly. There's one more chapter coming up, so I'll update a little later, around 1 PM! For those who can't wait, you can read it tomorrow morning! Also, thank you all for the donations!