Martial Saint through Reading

If this matter is not handled well, Xiao Wen is likely to be stripped of his official’s hat and thrown into the dungeon of the Regent’s Mansion. How could his father not be anxious?

”Inspector Xiao, the Commissioner of Canal Transport Mr. Chu went to Pingzhong County a few days ago, right?” Liu Bingmu asked.

”The grain dispatch orders came down, it’s the responsibility of the Commissioner of Canal Transport Mr. Chu to naturally go. Inspector Xiao plans to return to the Qin Capital, so they took the route together,” Baili Xinghua said, pouring a cup of water for Xiao He.

”Someone reported that Inspector Xiao and the Commissioner of Canal Transport Mr. Chu took this opportunity to meet with members of the Blood Evil Sect disguised as Tang Xuan of the River Transport Headquarters when passing through Shan County in Pingzhong County.”

”Most of the Zhang Clan in Shan County was silenced by the Blood Evil Sect.”

Liu Bingmu looked at Xiao He’s furious expression, hesitating to speak.

”Is there evidence?!” Xiao He’s chest heaved violently.

”County Magistrate Xiao, I am here this time to gather evidence.”

”The informant said that Inspector Xiao and the Commissioner of Canal Transport Mr. Chu accepted items from the Blood Evil Sect.”

”What items?”

”Forbidden books and forbidden objects.”

”Judging by the time, the Commissioner of Canal Transport Mr. Chu should have returned with the grain, County Magistrate Xiao. Could County Governor Baili accompany me to the pier?”

The Regent’s Mansion’s investigation requires evidence, and the most direct evidence is catching people red-handed with the evidence.

Liu Bingmu came here to follow the Regent’s Mansion’s procedure, inviting the County Magistrate and County Governor as third-party overseers.

”Alright, let’s go now.”

Xiao He couldn’t believe his son and Chu Ming would collude with the Blood Evil Sect.

Since the Regent’s Mansion is gathering evidence, he will see for himself if Chu Ming, who returned from Pingzhong County, really carries forbidden books.

If Chu Ming has forbidden books, it’s very likely that Xiao Wen also has forbidden objects.

If not, then his son Xiao Wen must also be innocent of having forbidden objects.

Xiao He was eager to prove that his son and Chu Ming were being wronged.

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Baiyun Pier.

The Tiger Armor Army had already taken the grain away, and Chu Ming and Shen Yu were waiting for the report on the final work, mainly the transportation loss statistics.

Suddenly.

Chu Ming raised his eyes, a strange light flashing in them.

The Sword Gourd Spirit sensed that County Magistrate Xiao He, County Governor Baili Xinghua had arrived.

Along with them, there were four unfamiliar presences, but Chu Ming recognized their attire, they were wearing the Ink Robes of the Regent’s Mansion.

”What’s the matter?” Shen Yu asked confusedly.

”It’s nothing,” Chu Ming lowered his eyelids.

If he guessed correctly, the purpose of the Regent’s Mansion’s visit this time was not only to catch his master’s evidence of privately making armor but also to incidentally find evidence that he was hiding forbidden books.

Soon, a few high-headed horses trotted in from outside the pier.

”Where is the Commissioner of Canal Transport Mr. Chu?”

The Inspector dressed in the Ink Robe of the Regent’s Mansion called out loudly on the pier.

To be an Inspector in the Regent’s Mansion, one’s strength should be at least in the Refining Organ Realm.

With one command, almost everyone on the pier heard it.

”Chu Ming, it seems someone is looking for you,” Shen Yu looked ahead.

”Hmm, I heard it,” Chu Ming nodded and picked up his luggage to walk over.

”Commissioner of Canal Transport?” Liu Bingmu saw the person coming, jumped off his horse, and did not exert pressure on anyone.

Before having evidence, he wouldn’t act that way.

Behind, Xiao He and Baili Xinghua rushed over.

”Old Shen, Chu Ming, did you and Xiao Wen meet Tang Xuan in Shan County of Pingzhong County?” Xiao He hastily inquired as soon as he arrived.

”Xiao Wen and Tang Xuan are good friends. It just happened to be dark, so they stayed in Shan County,” Shen Yu looked at Xiao He’s anxious expression, then at Liu Bingmu from the Regent’s Mansion, and immediately realized something was wrong.

”Old Shen, the Zhang Family of Shan County was nearly annihilated,” Xiao He tried his best to control his emotions, his gaze falling on Chu Ming, especially fixating on the stack of books by Chu Ming’s feet.

Members of the Regent’s Mansion also gazed at that stack of books.

”Commissioner of Canal Transport Mr. Chu, by order, I am here to gather evidence. Please hand over all your belongings for us to inspect,” Liu Bingmu gestured with clasped hands.

”By order to gather evidence?” Shen Yu’s face changed drastically, ”Old Xiao, what exactly is going on?”

Xiao He looked at Shen Yu and then at that stack of books in silence, but his heaving chest clearly marked the unease in his heart.

Baili Xinghua watched silently from the side, with anticipation hidden deep in his eyes.

”My lord,”

Chu Ming feigned panic, surrendering his luggage while subtly releasing the Sword Gourd Spirit to keenly observe every person present.

Xiao He and Shen Yu were full of urgency, unable to hide it.

The four from the Regent’s Mansion wore expressions of indifference, with no extra expressions, revealing no problem.

Finally, the Sword Gourd Spirit fixed on Baili Xinghua.

Sincerity... Concern... Anxiety...

It seemed he truly was worried for his junior from Baiyuan Academy.

However, the fleeting anomaly in his eyes could not escape the Sword Gourd Spirit.

This man is indeed problematic.

When he first came to Xirong County, this County Governor Baili had taken the initiative to visit, causing Chu Ming to suspect his intentions.

Later, events unfolded that seemed unrelated to him.

Even during the previous Blood Evil Sect night attack on the Commandery Mansion, this County Governor had even been fed poison, nearly losing his life.

Chu Ming sometimes thought that this County Governor from Baiyuan Academy might really be as rumored, erudite and broad-minded.

But now, he had an answer in his heart.

This frame-up was definitely related to Baili Xinghua.

”Lord Shen, we also need you to hand over your belongings for inspection,”

Liu Bingmu fixed his gaze on Shen Yu, evidently unwilling to let any chances of hiding forbidden books or objects slip away.