Chapter 26: Another Case Comes In

This matter is settled; Heir, please wait in the mansion.

Jingzhao Magistrate Zhao Wei bore an air of official dignity, and Zhou Tian's face was full of a cold smile.

He was all too aware that Yun Fengyun harbored no fondness for Yang Jun.

Because of the Prince Pingxi affair, Yun Fengyun bears a grudge against Yang Jun, and all current arrangements are meant to make things difficult for him.

If this were reported to His Majesty, then for Yang Jun it would truly be the most deadly!

"Come, make sure to keep a tight watch on the heir; His Majesty will decide, and this will be bad for everyone."

Zhou Tian gave a cold smile, immensely pleased.

Hearing Zhou Tian's words, Yang Jun gradually calmed down and became much more composed.

However, at this moment Yu Xiaofeng wept with tears like pear blossoms, looking very pitiable.

Yang Jun lightly shook his head, unsure whether this woman's presence was coincidental or whether this matter you're observing is connected to her.

The Prince Pingxi mansion was besieged so tightly that not even a mosquito could fly out.

Harbor Master Deng Jian was uneasy, and Sang Jieguiyi felt anxious.

As for Yang Jun, however, he was utterly unconcerned, eating when he ought to and drinking when he ought to.

Soon afterward, the Jingzhao Magistrate returned from the palace.

Moreover, the Jingzhao Magistrate also brought back an imperial edict from the palace for Yang Jun.

"Your Highness, the Emperor has issued an order: you must clarify this matter within three days, or else the death of Sir Xu's family will be a crime you cannot escape."

Zhao Wei spoke solemnly, and Yang Jun was stunned.

"Your Highness, will you not accept the edict?"

Seeing Yang Jun dazed, Zhao Wei had to speak up to remind him.

Yang Jun accepted the edict, yet his heart felt extremely stifled.

"Well, Yun Fengyun, you're now scheming to make me take the blame!"

"This case clearly has a pit; you obviously know the pit is here, yet you deliberately want me to jump into it!"

"Your Highness, the Sixth Princess asked me to pass along her words: the Sixth Princess says she believes in you no matter what."

Zhao Wei suddenly lowered his voice and said to Yang Jun.

Yang Jun furrowed his brows; he certainly knew Zhao Wei's reminder, and by now Zhao Wei had grown accustomed to her kindness.

However, in Yang Jun's view, extending goodwill is one thing, but this matter remains somewhat troublesome.

Now, this trouble still requires some means to resolve it.

At this moment, Zhou Tian's face had completely darkened.

Damn bastard, I originally thought I could seize the opportunity to dispose of Yang Jun; even if I couldn't dispose of him, at least I could pin a crime on him.

But now Yun Fengyun still doesn't know what he's planning, yet he has again placed this authority in Yang Jun's hands.

Although this so-called authority seems, to Yang Jun, like a thankless task—a pit dug for himself by Yun Fengyun.

But Zhou Tian merely felt envy and jealousy, making it impossible for him to accept.

"Yang Jun, you had better hurry; if you don't quickly get to the bottom of this, it will be a major crime!"

Zhou Tian threw down a remark and turned to leave.

However, on his way home, Zhou Tian's expression gradually eased.

"Yang Jun, am I putting on a good act before you? Rest assured, if you can't resolve this matter, you can wait to join your father in the afterlife!"

Zhou Tian strode into his own courtyard gate and burst into loud laughter.

"Three days to crack the case? Want to find the real culprit?"

"That's just a dream!"

Zhou Tian had absolute confidence in this.

But the true culprit is actually in his mansion.

In Zhou Tian's mansion, in the main hall, a woman who bore an almost exact resemblance to Sang Jieguiyi was seated there.

"How's the matter?"

The woman saw Zhou Tian and gracefully set down her teacup.

"With Third Senior Sister handling it, the matter is naturally completely reliable."

"The Emperor gave Yang Jun three days; if he can't get to the bottom of it, he'll have only three days left to live."

"Third Senior Sister's aerial pavilion has advanced another step, making it hard to tell real from fake."

"Only one member of the Xu family remains alive; with a witness secured, Yang Jun is now powerless to change the outcome."

As Zhou Tian spoke, he grew increasingly excited.

At this moment, his eyes held gloom and malice.

At this moment, Sang Jieguiyi smiled, wiped his face, and restored himself to the aloof, stunning appearance of Mo Qingyan.

"Third Senior Sister's move is truly marvelous: not only does it put Yang Jun in peril, but more importantly, it has made the Elder Princess and Yang Jun enemies."

"From now on, the two will be enemies; if Yang Jun tries to do anything else, he will find every step difficult and hard to continue."

Zhou Tian, while flattering Mo Qingyan, also gave a smug, wicked laugh.

"Senior Sister, this 'one arrow, two hawks' method truly relies entirely on you."

Zhou Tian spoke again, unable to contain his excitement.

"No, it should be 'one arrow, two hawks', but in fact it should be 'one arrow, three eagles'!"

"As long as this matter comes to light, if you simply seize the opportunity to dispose of Yang Jun, then the Elder Princess will certainly be grateful to you, which would also bring you a step closer."

Mo Qingyan gave a faint smile; in that instant, Zhou Tian was stunned.

"Will the Elder Princess be grateful?"

But this matter now concerns the Elder Princess; however, the Great Xia Elder Princess is famous throughout Great Xia—what kind of ability could a woman like her have?

However, after thinking about this, Zhou Tian quickly kept his composure and immediately bowed respectfully to Mo Qingyan.

Our Third Senior Sister is quite adept at gathering information and such.

Could it be that she has also gained control over some of the Elder Princess's affairs in these matters?

Indeed, Zhou Tian also harbored great expectations in his heart.

"Great Xia Elder Princess, could there still be something extraordinary about her in the Third Senior Sister's eyes?"

Zhou Tian chuckled, and after saying that, he lightly shook his head.

Although Zhou Tian also harbored the desire to get close to Elder Princess Yun Fengyue in his heart, he certainly wouldn't show the slightest sign of it in front of the Third Senior Sister.

"The Elder Princess appears licentious and has a fondness for male beauty."

"But in reality, she merely uses this outward appearance to conceal her true intentions."

"Over the years, the Elder Princess has hidden her talents, secretly allied with civil and military officials, and concealed weapons while training troops."

"Especially, there is a village in the western part of the city where, instead of villagers, the entire population consists of soldiers!"

Mo Qingyan spoke softly, and after saying that, she glanced at Zhou Tian.

"What?"

Zhou Tian's face showed shock; he never expected that an Elder Princess would possess such formidable strength.

In that case, the Third Senior Sister's words are not wrong—namely, if I could truly gain the Elder Princess's assistance in these matters.

Then, given time, once my divine skill is perfected and I gather my troops.

Stirring up a storm in the lands of Great Xia would then be as easy and simple as could be!

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