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Chapter 100: The Sensation in the Supervisory Council, the Careful Li Chengping

The news soon reached the Supervisory Yuan.

"Yan Xiaoyi is dead. How is this possible? He is a ninth-rank warrior. There are only a few people in the world who can kill him!"

Chen Pingping was shocked and frowned as he looked at Eunuch Hou who came to deliver the message.

It’s not that he suspected Eunuch Hou of falsely conveying the imperial edict, but the news was too unexpected!

"President Chen, this matter has now spread throughout the entire capital. Almost everyone in the streets and alleys knows about it. How come your Overwatch Council doesn't know anything about it?"

Eunuch Hou's eyes were full of suspicion.

He felt that Chen Pingping must have asked this question on purpose, otherwise, given the ability of the Supervisory Commission, this would not have escaped their eyes and ears.

"President Chen, His Majesty's oral order has been delivered. Whether to execute it depends on your own will."

After eunuch Hou left, Chen Pingping immediately ordered someone to find Yan Ruohai.

Zhu Ge was implicated in the Yan Bingyun incident and committed suicide out of fear of punishment.

Now, the only person who can be used in the Supervisory Council is Yan Ruohai.

Yan Ruohai hurried over and bowed quickly.

Chen Pingping: "Recently, there are rumors in Kyoto that Yan Xiaoyi was killed by bandits while trying to protect the Third Prince. Do you know about this?"

Yan Ruohai: "I know a thing or two, but most of these things are probably just rumors, nothing to worry about."

After all, Yan Xiaoyi is a master of the ninth rank. Unless a grandmaster takes action, it would be very difficult for others to kill him.

Seeing Yan Ruohai's nonchalant response, Chen Pingping's face darkened and he slammed the armrest of the wheelchair.

"Nonsense! The duty of the Overwatch Council is to ensure the authenticity of the news!"

"Why didn't you tell me such an important thing? Since you said it was just a rumor, have you investigated the source of the rumor?"

Yan Ruohai looked a little embarrassed. He just thought these were rumors and did not investigate at all.

Chen Pingping seemed to understand the truth, and stared at Yan Ruohai with a gloomy face.

"Listen, His Majesty has ordered a thorough investigation of this matter. Immediately send someone to chase the Third Prince along the route he took out of the city. Remember to make sure he is in sight!"

"As for the rumors in the city, arrange for someone to investigate immediately and get the results before dark!"

Upon hearing that it was His Majesty who was going to investigate the matter thoroughly, Yan Ruohai realized the seriousness of the matter. He left in a hurry without even having time to salute Chen Pingping.

Watching Yan Ruohai's back gradually disappear from his sight, Chen Pingping frowned.

Although the Censorate is dedicated to serving the emperor, which prince will ascend the throne in the future is also very important information.

However, the situation in the court has been turbulent recently, and he has been seeing things more and more unclearly. Especially since the news came out that His Majesty wanted to depose the Crown Prince, he felt that the situation was becoming more and more chaotic.

The progress on the Supervisory Office side was not smooth either. So far, Fan Xian still had no contact with the inner treasury.

Especially after the series of blows, Fan Xian has been in a low mood recently, which makes Chen Pingping doubt his decision.

Looking at the only blooming flower in the Supervisory Council, his eyes became a little confused, and he muttered to himself while looking at the sky.

"Miss, did I really do something wrong? Do you think I should find some help?"

……

As Yan Xiaoyi and his group left, the team's progress increased a lot, and they finally arrived at a small town near dusk.

These people were not wearing armor, and their carriages were ordinary, so the people in the small town just regarded them as passing merchants.

Some merchants even took the initiative to come up and talk to them, hoping to buy something from them.

"I'm sorry, everyone. We are here to visit relatives, not to sell goods." Li Chengping found a reason and sent these people away.

Although the food in the inn was bland, after being used to the delicacies from land and sea in the palace, it was quite appetizing to try these fresh meals occasionally.

At this time, there was a knock on the door and Zhang Han walked in from outside.

"Your Highness, there is a man outside who claims to be from the Capital Overwatch Council. He is refusing to leave the door and insists on seeing you."

Li Chengping seemed to have thought of something and smiled slightly: "Bring the person in and ask the kitchen to prepare another meal and send it over."

Zhang Han nodded, and soon a familiar figure walked in.

"Lord Wang, what a coincidence, we meet again. You must have worked hard on the journey. Please sit down and have something to eat."

Li Chengping smiled slightly.

That’s right, the person who came was none other than Wang Qinian.

"Thank you, Your Highness. I will be more than welcome then."

Wang Qinian chuckled. In order to catch up with Li Chengping, he used both his horse and legs. He was hungry all the way and now he could finally have a full meal.

After Wang Qinian had eaten his fill, he told him the purpose of his trip.

"Your Highness, there are rumors in Kyoto that you were assassinated by bandits on the way, and Commander Yan was killed to protect you. His Majesty is particularly worried about your safety and ordered me to come here!"

Li Chengping nodded and pretended to look sad.

"Yes, you should have seen the bodies of the bandits on the roadside on the way here. Thanks to Commander Yan and the imperial guards who accompanied him, otherwise I would have lost my life."

The reason he said this was because before setting off, he specifically ordered Zhang Han and others to leave the bodies of the bandits on the roadside.

In this way, it would be easy for people chasing from the capital to find them, making it easier to confirm the rumors.

Wang Qinian nodded, and after hesitating for a long time, he couldn't help but speak.

"Your Highness, it is so dangerous to go to Dongyi City this time. Why don't you come back with me?"

Li Chengping's face darkened. He stood up and walked to the window, looking at the sun setting in the sky.

"How can that be possible? People from Dongyi City sneaked into the capital and killed senior officials. If I can't bring the murderer to justice, how can I have the face to serve as the Minister of the Dali Temple?"

"Go back and tell His Majesty that I'm fine and tell him not to worry!"

The sun shone on Li Chengping, and Wang Qinian felt extremely dazzling at this moment.

"Don't worry, Your Highness. I will definitely pass this message on. I still have to go back to report. Please take care of yourself!"

After saying this, Wang Qinian bowed and rode his horse straight to the capital.

Standing by the window, Li Chengping looked at Wang Qinian's receding back, a smile on his lips.

After this incident, he believed that no one would doubt Yan Xiaoyi's death anymore, but in order to be sure, he still called Zhang Han in.

"Immediately arrange for a few people to ride back on fast horses and burn the bodies of those bandits somewhere!"

Zhang Han was stunned.

"Your Highness, why should we do this? They are all dead. Isn't it redundant to burn their bodies?"

Li Chengping patted him on the shoulder and explained patiently.

"As a ninth-rank marksman, Yan Xiaoyi's best skill should be the bow and arrow, but those bandits have sword wounds all over their bodies, and they were exposed by a careful inspection."

"Also, leaving those corpses exposed to the air will breed germs. If a plague breaks out, it will be a sin!"

(End of this chapter)