Abandoning literature for martial arts, starting by unleashing the beauty's bow.

"It's you!"

Ye Zhengtang also stopped in his tracks, staring at Lu Fengnian with shock in his eyes.

"Chief Constable Ye, what a coincidence, we meet again." Lu Fengnian said with a slight smile.

Ye Zhengtang quickly composed himself, then frowned and said, "Lu Fengnian, you killed two high-ranking officials and showed contempt for the laws of Daqing. This is a capital offense."

Even if you become a recruit, it won't absolve you of your crime!

Lu Fengnian's smile remained unchanged. "When did I kill an official of the imperial court? Do you have any evidence?"

"I saw it with my own eyes, isn't that evidence?" Ye Zhengtang responded angrily.

Lu Fengnian shook his head. "You can go and see the scene later, see if you can find any clues about me there."

Also, you said you saw me kill Wu Sansheng and Ma Hui.

However, Cao Meng, the sergeant of the Liuzhou camp, can testify for me that I was with him the whole time. How could he possibly have killed Wu Sansheng and Ma Hui?

"you……"

Ye Zhengtang's face twitched with anger.

Lu Fengnian continued, "You couldn't find a single clue about me at the crime scene, and Cao Meng, the squad leader, was able to provide proof that I wasn't there."

"Chief Constable Ye, how will you convict me?"

After a moment's thought, Ye Zhengtang said, "Lu Fengnian, don't think you're so smart. Once something happens, it will leave traces. I'm sure I can find evidence of your crimes."

Lu Fengnian smiled slightly, "I have faith in Chief Constable Ye's abilities."

But you should think about why I would reveal my true form so readily.

Ye Zhengtang frowned. "What else is there to think about? You may be fast, but you can't escape my grasp."

Even without revealing your true colors, I can still catch you red-handed.

Lu Feng chuckled, "Chief Constable Ye is quite confident, but if I bring my bow tonight, with my archery skills, it's hard to say whether you'll catch me first or I'll shoot you first."

Ye Zhengtang fell silent and did not respond immediately.

He knew very well that what Lu Fengnian had just said was true.

After a moment's hesitation, he asked in a low voice, "Lu Fengnian, Wu Sansheng and Ma Hui are both guilty and will soon be brought to the state capital for trial."

Why were you in such a hurry to kill them?

Lu Feng raised his eyelids and said indifferently, "Wu Sansheng and Ma Hui have been cultivating their influence in the officialdom for many years, and they have powerful backers in the prefecture."

Perhaps, going to the capital city would allow us to escape this calamity.

These two are a vengeful and treacherous person; keeping them around will only bring endless trouble.

These are two enormous threats to my family; how can I allow them to live?

Ye Zhengtang's face showed anger. "Lu Fengnian, Daqing has its own laws. Your actions are a contempt for the laws of Daqing."

Using force to break the law is a heinous crime!

Lu Fengnian snorted coldly, "You're right, Daqing does have laws, but they're practically useless!"

Ma Hui was the registrar of Qinghe County. Instead of working for the benefit of the people, he was corrupt, abused his power for personal gain, and acted as a protector for Wang the Cripple.

Wang the Cripple has been bullying men and women for over a decade, and has he ever brought any punishment to Daqing's laws?

Wu Sansheng, a county magistrate, actually secretly sent assassins to kill me and my entire family.

If I cannot impress the garrison commander Zhao Rulong with my archery skills and join the Liuzhou conscription, how can I possibly avert this calamity?

Can the laws of Daqing give me justice?

Ye Zhengtang added, "Daqing has a vast territory, and there are always places that the law cannot reach."

But justice may be delayed, but it will never be denied.

Lu Fengnian sneered, "Yes, it will certainly not be absent, but by the time it arrives, the victims will already be nothing but bones."

At this point, he changed the subject, "Ye Zhengtang, I don't have time to argue with you."

I'll just say one thing: if Wu Sansheng and Ma Hui died at the hands of the Blackwater Village, when this news reaches the prefecture, the prefecture will definitely send a large force to attack the Blackwater Village.

In this way, the bandits of Heishui Village who have been plaguing Qinghe County will surely be wiped out.

Ye Zhengtang frowned. "You want to frame Blackwater Village for Wu Sansheng and Ma Hui's affair?"

Your acting is so clumsy that the state government only needs to send someone to investigate briefly, and they'll find the flaws.

Lu Fengnian's lips curled up slightly, "With Chief Constable Ye here, there won't be any flaws."

Ye Zhengtang snorted coldly, "Trying to drag me down with you? You've got a good plan, don't even think about it!"

Lu Fengnian slightly raised his eyelids. "The death of two corrupt and criminal officials can quell the banditry in Qinghe County. This is both a merit and a virtue. Why would Chief Constable Ye refuse?"

"How can I, Ye Zhengtang, as the chief constable of Qinghe County, knowingly break the law?" Ye Zhengtang raised his voice.

Lu Fengnian snorted coldly, "It seems that what I told you yesterday had no effect whatsoever."

At this point, he raised his voice, "Do you know why the prefect issued an arrest warrant for Wu Sansheng?"

Ye Zhengtang looked puzzled and remained silent.

Lu Fengnian raised his head slightly, "Because I killed Yu Qingde for the prefect."

"Prefectural Judge Yu Qingde?"

Ye Zhengtang looked astonished.

Lu Fengnian responded, "Besides him, who else could be a thorn in the prefect's side?"

Ye Zhengtang shook his head, his face full of disbelief.

Lu Fengnian continued, "I killed Wu Sansheng and Ma Hui, and you should punish me."

The prefect killed Yu Qingde. Do you want to punish him? Are you capable of punishing him?

Ye Zhengtang's expression changed repeatedly, but he did not respond immediately.

Lu Fengnian raised his voice slightly, "Ye Zhengtang, you can hold me accountable, you can report me to the authorities for killing Wu Sansheng and Ma Hui."

However, I can tell you clearly that it has no effect whatsoever.

Not only can you not deal with me, you'll also put yourself in an extremely dangerous situation. You might not only lose your position, but you might even lose your life. Do you believe that or not?

Ye Zhengtang opened his mouth, but in the end, he didn't say anything.

Lu Fengnian stared intently at Ye Zhengtang. "It's true that Daqing has laws, but there are no people to uphold them."

You have the will to defend, but not the ability to do so.

Why?

Because you are just a lowly constable in a county government office, in the eyes of these big shots who knowingly break the law, you are just a small shrimp, unable to make any waves.

If you want to have the ability to uphold the law, you need to climb to a higher position, instead of staying in this small pond of Qinghe County.

Of course, given your current behavior and way of doing things, it's almost impossible for you to climb to a higher position in today's world.

You need to make changes.

The matter involving Wu Sansheng and Ma Hui is your first step towards change, and also an opportunity to open another window in your life.

Ye Zhengtang stood there, stunned, speechless for a long time.

Lu Fengnian waited for about ten breaths before saying in a low voice, "I've made myself clear. How you live from now on is up to you."