Chapter 566

Seeing her son chase after his wife away, the Grand Princess had no face or courage left to stay at the Rui Wang Fu gate; she hastily took the Rui Wang Fu's guards and left.

Gu Jiu Ling watched as the people from the Princess's mansion gradually withdrew, and a chill grew in her eyes.

"Princess Consort?" the steward of the Wangfu immediately breathed a sigh of relief; just now, if the Prince had really killed Young Marquis Cheng in his fury, wouldn't that have provoked the officials' discontent even more?

If that were the case, we would truly have no choice but to take the path of slaughter; besides, the Cheng family's prestige in the military is high, and killing the Old Marquis Cheng's only son at this time would be to invite a colossal disaster.

Fortunately, the Princess Consort stepped in to calm the furious Prince; now, only she could restrain the Prince in his rage.

Gu Jiu Ling withdrew her gaze and glanced at the pitiful little vendors whose stalls had been smashed, looking helplessly toward the Rui Wang Fu.

Gu Jiu Ling made a gesture to the steward, who understood immediately and quickly ordered the servants to count out several strings of cash as compensation.

Having had enough of watching the show, Bai Xiaosheng then slowly alighted from the carriage and walked over.

Bai Xiaosheng is now the heir apparent of Southern Qi; Gu Jiu Ling naturally became more respectful, and the honor guard of the Rui Wang Fu came out to greet him.

Xiao Yin did not go out to meet him, merely standing in the Zheng Ting of the Rui Wang Fu, waiting.

Even if Xiao Yin had wanted to come out to meet him, Bai Xiaosheng would not dare!

He knew his own worth; bearing the title of Regent Prince, he was merely a razor-sharp blade in Xiao Yin's hand.

Bai Xiaosheng lifted the hem of his robe and strode into the Zheng Ting of the Rui Wang Fu.

Although Bai Xiaosheng was the Regent Prince, when facing the Regent King Xiao Yin he still stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

"Imperial Uncle, are you well?"

Xiao Yin's brow furrowed slightly, then he coldly laughed: "Is this play good or not?"

Bai Xiaosheng was momentarily stunned, realizing Prince Rui had long noticed his carriage parked nearby watching the play, and he couldn't help feeling his scalp go numb.

How many spies has Xiao Yin planted in Shang Jing? It's clear he's also under close surveillance.

"In reply to Imperial Uncle, at this time Imperial Uncle is wise and mighty; surely Imperial Uncle alone can deal with those petty scoundrels."

"It's not yet the nephew's turn to act; if the nephew acted, it would show Imperial Uncle's incompetence. Now is precisely the time for Imperial Uncle to establish authority. After this matter, the Grand Princess's mansion will be the first chicken Imperial Uncle slaughters; killing this chicken will show those monkeys Imperial Uncle's brilliance!"

Gu Jiu Ling couldn't help but secretly smile; has this guy's mouth been blessed and smeared with honey?

Xiao Yin impatiently raised his hand and waved, then summoned several aides into the Zheng Ting, ordering the steward to tightly guard the Zheng Ting's outer door, allowing no one to enter or leave.

Gu Jiu Ling saw this posture and knew they were about to plot something.

She hurriedly rose to avoid, but Xiao Yin grabbed her hand and pressed her to sit beside him, whispering: "You need not avoid."

After Xiao Yin said that, the aides' gazes toward Gu Jiu Ling gained several more degrees of respect.

Now one can see that Prince Rui has never been on guard against his own princess consort; the princess consort's status is extraordinarily high.

Several aides again knelt to pay respects to the Regent Prince; although they knew he was a puppet, they still had to perform these rites.

They are merely Prince Rui's aides, nothing more.

For a moment the Zheng Ting was filled with harmonious atmosphere as people came and went, but no sooner had everyone sat down than the topic they discussed was fraught with deadly intent.

Xiao Yin lowered his brows slightly; his facial expression showed no trace of abnormality.

The more such an expression, the more the aides felt fearful; even Bai Xiaosheng was somewhat suppressed by Xiao Yin's aura.

Xiao Yin looked at Bai Xiaosheng, his voice icy: "How are those civil officials?"

Upon hearing Xiao Yin's question, Bai Xiaosheng felt a surge of anger.

Initially, seeing those civil officials led by Chen Ting almost devouring people, Xiao Yin left him alone and fled himself.

And now he shamelessly asks him, "How are those civil officials?"

If he weren't the head of the Bai Xiao Sect, holding those officials' handles, he probably couldn't have left Yong Tai Hall intact.

Even though Bai Xiaosheng harbored immense dissatisfaction, he dared not show even a trace before Xiao Yin.

Xiao Yin had him firmly under control; even before leaving, Xiao Yin knew Bai Xiaosheng would surely pass this ordeal smoothly.

Bai Xiaosheng took a breath, wearing a gentle smile: "Those civil officials have nothing clean behind them; I hold their handles. Speaking them out one by one, no one dares to say anything."

Xiao Yin raised his brows slightly and coldly laughed: "All crows under heaven are equally black; who is nobler than whom?"

"Pick out these handles; those involving criminal cases go to the Ministry of Justice and the Board of Punishments; Qiao Songyue is to be heavily employed, let him head the Board of Punishments."

"Yes!" How could Bai Xiaosheng say no?

This world is what Xiao Yin helped him obtain; whatever Xiao Yin says, he must comply.

"Chen Ting's case must be clarified; the wronged women must also receive justice; other unrelated handles are to be retained for now; in today's court, whoever steps forward…"

Xiao Yin settled his words and coldly snorted: "Naturally, whoever steps forward, I will behead them!"

Bai Xiaosheng hearing these words felt his scalp go numb, yet he slowly nodded and smiled: "Imperial Uncle, you also know the Bai Xiao Sect's information doesn't come cheap!"

Xiao Yin lifted his head, coldly gazing at Bai Xiaosheng, having bestowed upon him the title of Regent Prince.

Other benefits naturally wouldn't miss him; I didn't expect this kid, as soon as he got involved, to demand money—truly a money‑grubber.

"Name your price! Go fetch it from my villa outside the city!"

Xiao Yin wished he could strangle this guy; Bai Xiaosheng instantly became interested, rose, bowed to Xiao Yin, and laughed: "Imperial Uncle, rest assured, the things I hold will ensure those people never recover in this lifetime; all will await my good news."

"Sit down!" Xiao Yin furrowed his brows slightly; Bai Xiaosheng seemed not very steady; if he remains unsteady, trouble will arise.

"You need not intervene in this matter; I, the prince, will decide it myself."

Bai Xiaosheng thought to himself: Since you, Xiao Yin, are willing to take this hot potato, then go ahead and take it.

Having finished speaking, Xiao Yin lifted his gaze and swept the surroundings; everyone present in the Zheng Ting today are his confidants.

Even Zhao Lang, Xiao Yin feels some wariness toward him; his demand on Zhao Lang is low—only that at the critical moment of confrontation he not take sides, but remain neutral.

Xiao Yin drew a breath and slowly said: "It's time to re‑investigate the Qi Sha Gu case."

Gu Jiu Ling turned her face to look at Xiao Yin, understanding the weight of his words.

A sigh immediately rose in the Zheng Ting; these people can sit in the Rui Wang Fu's Zheng Ting because they each have relatives who died in Qi Sha Gu.

After Qi Sha Gu, Xiao Yin trusts no one except the relatives of the soldiers who died there.

They have all waited for this day far too long.