I just reached the maximum level, and you want me to be a puppet emperor?

Chapter 317 uses all sorts of vile words to describe that ugly face! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

This teahouse looks like any ordinary teahouse you'd find anywhere in the capital, but Wei Manying had already laid an ambush here.

Hidden in the rooms near the private room are several powerful remnants of the previous dynasty. They are all Wei Manying's confidants. As long as she gives the order, they will protect this place and deliver a fatal blow to Xiao Ming.

At this moment, Xiao Ming was still unable to extricate himself from Wei Manying's stunning beauty and gentle smile.

His eyes were filled with infatuation and longing, completely unaware of the hidden danger lurking in this place.

Seeing Xiao Ming's infatuated and feigned ignorance, Wei Manying sneered inwardly, thinking: This guy is acting too well, just like those second-generation rich kids I saw in the capital before. I really can't see anything wrong with him.

However, Wei Manying did not show any unusual behavior and continued to deal with Xiao Ming.

She smiled slightly, a smile that held a hint of meaning and cunning, and said softly, "For example, rumors about the remnants of the previous dynasty."

These scheming people never say what they mean directly; they always try to probe indirectly.

Upon hearing the words "remnants of the previous dynasty," Xiao Ming's expression changed drastically, and he put down his teacup.

Wei Manying thought she had hit the nail on the head, but Xiao Ming sighed and said, "Don't mention it. The Minister asked me to investigate the remnants of the previous dynasty. I've been away for months and have found nothing. I'm ashamed of the Minister's kindness. But you mentioned the remnants of the previous dynasty. Did you hear something?"

Xiao Ming has always been a lucky chosen one, easily solving any case. This time, however, he couldn't find any remnants of the previous dynasty, which made him feel somewhat uneasy.

Moreover, he has reverted to his sycophantic behavior during this time, and his master is too lazy to care about him. If Xiao Ming hadn't taken the initiative to summon him, the remnant soul of the saint would have been in a resting state.

Seeing this, Wei Manying wondered to herself: Could it be that he really didn't know?
After all, it's a bit much for you, Xiao Ming, to still pretend to be stupid at this point.

Do you really think I'm a fool?
She sneered, her tone laced with sarcasm, "Lord Xiao, stop pretending. With your abilities, you must have known my identity long ago."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ming looked puzzled. He scratched his head and chuckled, "Miss Wei, I know you're the eldest daughter of the Wei family, a prominent merchant family. What? Do you have another identity?"

Wei Manying was so angry that she almost slammed her hand on the table. She glared at Xiao Ming and said directly, "I am the remnant of the previous dynasty that you are looking for! You have been playing me for a fool all this time, using me to find the Dragon Emperor's tomb. Now that you have arrested me, you have done a great service. I wish Lord Xiao a promotion and a bright future."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ming was shocked. He stood up abruptly, and the teacup on the table fell to the ground with a crisp sound.

He stared wide-eyed at Wei Manying, as if he had heard something unbelievable.

Seeing Xiao Ming's strong reaction, Wei Manying became even more certain of her guess.

Just then, Xiao Ming suddenly came to the door. He cautiously peeked out and looked around.

Wei Manying thought he was going to run away and was about to call for someone to rush in, but Xiao Ming suddenly slammed the door shut, then returned to the table and said in a low voice, "Shh! This is no joke. How dare you say this here? This is the capital! If anyone hears us, we're all doomed!"

Wei Manying frowned. Looking at Xiao Ming's nervous appearance, she frowned and said, "Don't you really know my identity?"

Xiao Ming quickly explained, "Miss Wei, what makes you say that? Even if I knew your identity, I would never betray you! Tell me what happened? Why did you suddenly say that? How was the Dragon Emperor's tomb discovered?"

Although Xiao Ming was a sycophant, he wasn't ridiculously stupid.

As a staff member of the Ministry of Justice, he must know something after being in the capital for so many days.

After all, it involved the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Works, and the Ministry of War—a massive force of tens of thousands of people mobilized simultaneously. Therefore, Wei Manying briefly recounted how the Tian Ce Dynasty discovered the Dragon Emperor's tomb after Xiao Ming left Shanghe City.

She didn't mention Lin Mo, which was also an agreement between her and Lin Mo.

After Wei Manying finished speaking, she looked at Xiao Ming with a serious expression, waiting for his reaction.

After hearing these words, Xiao Ming immediately said, "I see! No wonder you suspected me. But I can assure you that I absolutely did not do this!"
To be honest, I have a grudge against the emperor of the Tian Ce Dynasty. My joining the Ministry of Justice is just a temporary measure. Once I've built up my power, I'll definitely become a powerful minister and sideline that damned emperor!

Taking a breath, Xiao Ming continued, "Besides, as you know, when you went to the Dragon Emperor's tomb, I had already returned to the capital. I didn't even know where the Dragon Emperor's tomb was, so where could I report to him?"

"If I were doing it, I would definitely arrest you too, or at least have someone follow you. How could you have come to the capital without me having any news?"

Xiao Ming's words were passionate and righteous, and they were not an act; he truly had an irreconcilable hatred for the emperor of the Tian Ce Dynasty.

Hearing him say that, Wei Manying felt it was quite reasonable.

Most importantly, things have come to this point, and Xiao Ming has already laid his cards on the table. If he continues to act, then there's no point.

Wei Manying thought: Could it be that I really made a mistake?

Seemingly thinking of something, Xiao Ming pondered for a moment and then said, "Miss Wei, I think it was Lin Mo who did it. This guy is very secretive. I always feel that he has a hidden side, so I dare not get close to him. His approach to you must be for some purpose."

After hearing Xiao Ming's words, Wei Manying rubbed her temples with a headache.

She hadn't expected Xiao Ming and Lin Mo's statements to be so similar, making it difficult for her to determine who was lying.

However, Wei Manying was clear about one thing: Xiao Ming really didn't intend to arrest her.

"If that's the case, then I've misunderstood Lord Xiao."

"Didn't we already say before that you shouldn't call me Lord Xiao, just call me Xiao Ming?"

After this conversation, they seemed to know each other's secrets, and their relationship began to improve again.

Xiao Ming felt that since Wei Manying was a remnant of the previous dynasty, she must need someone to rely on, and he was her reliance.

As the head of the Ministry of Justice, responsible for investigating remnants of the previous dynasty, it was far too easy for him to protect Wei Manying.

Wei Manying certainly didn't completely trust Xiao Ming, but she had no other choice but to use Xiao Ming to find out some information.

As they chatted, Wei Manying asked Xiao Ming if something unpleasant had happened that day.

Wei Manying had only asked casually, but Xiao Ming actually told the truth and recounted how he had been harassed by Fang Qian.

He used all sorts of vile words to describe Fang Qian's ugly face.

(End of this chapter)