Chapter 172: You Dare to Deceive Me

Chen Wuji lay on the ground, his whole body numb.

Truly speechless—his mother gave him speechlessness, opening the door; speechless to the limit.

Zhu Wei has a Dragon Yang relationship, and his wife also seems to know.

But judging by the tone this woman uses when speaking with Clerk Wang, their relationship is definitely not pure.

This Clerk Wang, if nothing unexpected, is probably the old Wang from next door.

The story is exciting, but this is not what Chen Wuji wants to see.

He just wants to go back to the prison and stay there now; why is that so difficult?

Clerk Wang's big feet paced around Chen Wuji for a good while, and after a full while he said with a hint of irritation: "You're confused. After discovering that Zhu Wei was killed, you shouldn't have kept quiet and come out, but instead secretly called me over. With such a big matter, how am I supposed to wrap it up?"

"This is our chance!" Zhu's wife said in a deep voice.

"The Zhu family's business has always been secretly handled by you; the upper and lower links are very clear. Even without Zhu Wei, the Zhang Family would never cut this line for no reason. Who killed Zhu Wei doesn't matter for now; what's most important is that we use this chance to kill the right person."

"How can this be a frame?" Clerk Wang barked low, "You're looking for death for the two of us!"

"What? Even you are now impatient with me?" Zhu's wife's tone suddenly grew a few degrees colder.

Clerk Wang paused, "I don't mean that; it's just that the risk of this matter is too great."

Chen Wuji was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected Zhu's wife to still take the initiative.

Zhu's wife's cold voice rang out, "Throughout the Xianya, even if anyone surnamed Feng sees something, they will absolutely not intervene. As long as you control the situation, that wall‑top weed will surely fall completely to you."

"The only one that needs to be dealt with is Yu Wu, Zhu Wei's trusted subordinate! Didn't you suspect long ago that he knew about you and me? Seize this chance, eliminate him, completely erase this threat. Once he's dead, the entire Xianya will be in your hands; even if the Court later sends a new County Magistrate, what can he do?"

"If Yu Wu doesn't die, that Feng will also waver; are you afraid?"

Clerk Wang thought for a moment, seeming to have made up his mind, "Now that things have come to this, we have no other options. You go personally to find Chen Xingyuan and have him bring his trusted men over."

"Understood."

Footsteps sounded, followed by a creak as the door was forced open.

At that moment, a face suddenly appeared before Chen Wuji.

Chen Wuji was so frightened he almost moved; he quickly held his breath, pressed his right hand down to kill the water‑gutter point, forcing himself into a half‑asleep, half‑awake state with heart rate and breathing reduced to the weakest possible.

He dared not fully lose consciousness, fearing that the old silver coin would give him another blow.

If discovered, at worst the fish dies and the net breaks, but if he fully loses consciousness, life and death become unpredictable.

Both this rapist husband and that poisonous wife are nothing good; Chen Wuji wouldn't dare gamble that in the next instant they might produce a dagger and thrust it into his back heart.

Fortunately, Clerk Wang only tested Chen Wuji's breathing and then paid no further attention.

After a short while, someone arrived at the door; Clerk Wang whispered a few instructions to the person and then closed the door again.

Less than a few minutes later, another person came.

This time Clerk Wang invited the person into the room, and immediately a shout rang in Chen Wuji's ear, "Yu Wu, you depraved scum, how dare you assassinate the County Lord! Someone, seize him!"

"Wang Yaozu, what are you doing? How dare you frame me? Looking for death!"

Immediately, the sounds of fighting erupted.

The whole process lasted only a short time; after just a few minutes it quickly calmed down.

Chen Wuji, though unable to see, probably guessed the development of events.

Yu Wu was cut down to death.

Clerk Wang had Zhu's wife call Chen Xingyuan, evidently to ambush Yu Wu.

Chen Xingyuan, a man surnamed Chen, I don't know if he's that reckless fellow?

If so, who knows what he would think upon seeing this scene!

The fact is, Chen Xingyuan's mind is a chaotic whirl at this moment, like a lantern swinging left and right.

He is completely bewildered.

Zhu Wei was killed by him, but now it's Yu Wu who killed him.

And he has become the meritorious official who makes the criminal be executed.

The bizarre development left Chen Xingyuan's mind empty for a while.

At this point, Clerk Wang suddenly said: "Yu Wu accepted a bribe from Chen Wuji, was blinded by money, and even became the true culprit of the Drunk Eight Immortals case, assassinating the County Lord—an unforgivable crime. I will promptly report to the Prefect and Assistant Magistrate, swiftly dispatch people to control the heinous Chen clan. This matter is of great importance; before the state issues orders, no one may let the wind out; violators will be beheaded!"

"Yes!"

Chen Xingyuan and two trusted aides clasped fists and took the orders.

Clerk Wang glanced at Chen Wuji lying on the ground, gave Chen Xingyuan a signaling look, made a throat‑cutting gesture, and whispered, "Stay alive."

Chen Xingyuan nodded coldly, letting out a faint sigh inside.

Complicated, too complicated!

Doing this job, my heart is exhausted.

Chen Wuji, hearing Clerk Wang's remarks, directly cursed the bastard through eighteen generations of ancestors.

Stinky, shameless dog thing, suddenly threw the blame of the Drunk Eight Immortals case straight onto his head.

Although it's true that he did it, it's not entirely unjust.

But this dog thing didn't even uncover a single feather; to smooth over today's matter by simply shifting the blame, that act made Chen Wuji so angry he almost pulled the Shocking Heaven Thunder out of his bosom.

The Golden Cicada Shedding Shell Strategy completely failed.

And the Chen clan, because of this incident, was labeled as rebels against the throne.

As a result, not only did it not improve, but it headed straight toward the worst direction.

Clerk Wang, that dog thing, somehow by accident actually found the real culprit…

At that moment, a mocking voice suddenly rang from above the eaves, "What a fine performance; I never imagined a clerk could wield such great authority!"

"Who?!" Clerk Wang's face changed sharply, and he shouted loudly.

Chen Wuji suddenly pricked up his ears.

This sound……

It sounds like a fairy!

Listen again.

It couldn't be such a coincidence, could it?

Under the hazy night sky, several silhouettes fell into the courtyard like dumplings.

The dark red sleeveless outer robe with dark-patterned black inner clothing uniform moved on its own, and a murderous aura instantly swept over.

"Imperial City Department, on the case!"

A stern shout rang out, and a bewitching, cold-hearted figure slowly approached, standing before Chief Clerk Wang: "Shouting so loudly, do you still want to attack this official? Chief Clerk!"

Chief Clerk Wang's expression darkened: "I don't know what business brings the Imperial City Department officials here."

"Take him down!" the bewitching figure glanced toward Chen Xingyuan.

Chen Xingyuan was stunned.

He really wanted to know what kind of day tonight was, why it was so lively.

Between apprehending Chief Clerk Wang and resisting the Imperial City Department, Chen Xingyuan hesitated only two seconds, then placed the knife at Chief Clerk Wang's throat: "You dare to deceive me!"

Chief Clerk Wang:?