Minglong

Chapter 248 Where Did This Wild Girl Come From? (Revised)

Bu Yuehua put on her floral dress and walked out of the cubicle. Her demure and delicate attire only accentuated her air of being a mistress.

Seeing Xie Jinhuan studying his sword, she hesitated slightly, then sat down beside him and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.

"The situation was critical just now, and my mind was a bit muddled. I said some inappropriate things, um...you..."

Xie Jinhuan knew it was the ghost pushing him along, and at this point, he didn't hold back, so he shook his head and smiled.
"It's alright. Anyone would lose their composure in that situation. I didn't take it seriously. I'll rest well first and try to leave as soon as possible."

I didn't take it seriously...

Seeing how understanding Xie Jinhuan was, Bu Yuehua felt a little ashamed.

She originally intended to take this opportunity to back down, sit down and rest, and pretend that nothing had happened.

But ever since she met Xie Jinhuan, she has been constantly receiving benefits from him. Today, she stepped into an ambush because she wanted to investigate her father's grudges, and in the end, she escaped by relying on Xie Jinhuan's magical powers...

In times of crisis, she spouted nonsense to amuse a child, but now that she's escaped, she feels perfectly justified in expecting the other party to be understanding. Even a witch wouldn't be this shameless...

Bu Yuehua placed her hands on her waist, hesitated for an unknown amount of time, glanced at Xie Jinhuan, and seeing that this boy truly had no evil intentions, she gritted her teeth and, with lightning speed, turned her head and lightly touched his cheek.

boo~
Then she quickly sat cross-legged, adopting the demeanor of a female manor lord untouched by worldly affairs, her expression becoming solemn:
"I always keep my word, and I don't take what I say lightly. But don't take it too seriously either; I was just a little confused and don't know why I blurted that out. Now, focus on your training, that's all."

She spoke rapidly, finishing her sentence in the blink of an eye, and then entered a meditative state, as serene as a female bodhisattva, though a blush had noticeably appeared on her face.

?

Xie Jinhuan, his hands gripping the Listening Snow Sword, was visibly startled for a moment. After regaining his composure, he lowered the sword, looked at the serene and mature face, and thought to himself:
"As expected of a witch from a sorcery cult, she's incredibly bold..."

woohoo...

The wind howled outside the room, and occasionally the soft rustling of coal balls moving around could be heard, but the room was completely silent.

Bu Yuehua closed her eyes and sat in meditation, her expression serene as still water, but her heart was in turmoil, as if Chun Chun had lost her mind today...

Fortunately, I kept my promise, so let's leave it at that...

Just consider it a flirtatious act by a man who was being disrespectful to a Taoist nun; don't overthink it...

Xie Jinhuan was also pondering something in secret, seemingly contemplating something that violated the principles of 'Tian Gang' and 'Zheng Lun', but before he could reach a conclusion, the ghost wife, who had been secretly watching the scene, appeared and looked out the window:

"Wow~ This young constable is quite skilled."

"Goo!"

The alarm sounded from the rooftop as well, accompanied by the sound of coal briquettes.

Xie Jinhuan's expression changed slightly. He immediately put aside his distracting thoughts, picked up his weapon, and rushed towards the door.

Bu Yuehua also opened her eyes, got up and followed closely behind.

But this time, their opponent was more formidable than they had imagined.

Xie Jinhuan had just opened the door when he heard a sound coming from the courtyard wall:
Call ~
As the heavy snow fell, a female constable in a blue robe leaped onto the wall, a six-foot-long broadsword slung over her shoulder. Her braids fluttered slightly in the snow, and her almond-shaped eyes gazed at the two people inside the courtyard, filled with a yearning for glory.

"Haha! I caught you!"

? ?
Where did this little brat come from?

When Bu Yuehua realized that the person who came was just a teenage girl constable, her eyes widened in confusion.

Xie Jinhuan had seen this female constable in Baihua County, but he didn't know how she had chased him here, nor where she got the courage. Just as he was looking around to see if any powerful figures of extraordinary rank were approaching, he noticed movement outside the wall again:

Huhu~
Two figures in green robes flew out from the left and right, landing on either side of the green-robed constable.

Detective Shen Cang had maintained the dignified demeanor befitting a top-notch detective, but upon seeing the male and female duo standing in the courtyard, he stumbled and nearly knelt down as a series of thoughts flashed through his mind!
The same was true for his deputy, Lao Wang; he turned around and tried to run, but it was too far to escape.

As a member of the government, even if one dies in the line of duty, one should at least die a dignified death. Therefore, Old Wang steeled himself, put on an impassive expression, and thought to himself:
Grandma! What are you thinking?
Isn't this just giving it away for free...?

Seeing the arrival of the two bodyguards, who were only 1.6 meters tall but exuded an aura of 3.2 meters, Jiang Xian said in a deep voice:
"Who are you? Why are you causing trouble in Lishan and even attacking Sect Leader Li and Lord Lü?"

"..."

Bu Yuehua blinked, thinking that this girl was really brave.

Xie Jinhuan was not underestimated by the three men who had tracked him down. However, judging from their attire, they were officers from the Yanjing Criminal Investigation Department.

The Criminal Arrest Bureau was an institution established by Empress Dowager Guo, and it was filled with her loyal followers. Xie Jinhuan's father was an assistant minister in the department that managed criminal justice. Therefore, Xie Jinhuan did not resort to violence directly, but instead inquired:

"And who are you three?" "Jiang Xian from the Criminal Investigation Department."

As Jiang Xian spoke, she leaped into the courtyard and, noticing that her accomplices hadn't followed, looked back again.

"?"

Shen Cang felt like dying, but since he was already there, he figured he might as well face the consequences, so he decided to fight back anyway.
"Shen Cang of the Criminal Investigation Department. Who are you?"

"Xie Jinhuan, the military officer of the Southern Dynasty's envoy."

"Xie Jinhuan?"

Before Xie Jinhuan could finish speaking, the three constables in blue robes were taken aback.

Jiang Xian carefully examined Xie Jinhuan's appearance and said in surprise:

"You're the Xie Lang they're talking about outside?"

?

Xie Jinhuan was surprised that the Northern Zhou Dynasty knew this nickname, and nodded slightly:
"That's right. Today's events are a long story. I have no intention of offending the Northern Zhou court or Empress Dowager Guo."

Shen Cang had been too far away to hear the conversation, but upon closer inspection, he found the young man to be handsome and possessing an extraordinary air, truly resembling the legendary prodigy of the Southern Dynasty. A glimmer of hope immediately welled up in his heart.
"We were instructed by our superiors to keep an eye on Lord Xie's whereabouts and to arrange for a carriage and reception if we encountered him. We never expected such a mishap to occur. This matter has a significant impact, but as long as Young Master Xie is innocent, our Great Zhou will naturally not wrong a chivalrous person. The situation outside is changing rapidly, and the two of you are not in a safe place. Why don't we escort you to the capital immediately?"

Shen Cang's words were not entirely unfounded. Before he came here, Lord Guo Deng, the official in charge of the case, did indeed tell him to keep an eye out for Xie Jinhuan from the Southern Dynasty's envoy.

As for escorting him to the capital, it's simply because the matter of Lishan Sword Pavilion is too big. As a constable, he has found the people involved in the case, and he cannot neglect his duties both morally and logically. If Xie Jinhuan can cooperate and go to Yanjing, then there will be an explanation both internally and externally.

Xie Jinhuan's safety was uncertain, and he didn't want to go with the three constables. Just as he was thinking about it, his ghost wife suddenly interrupted:
"Let's go together. This girl is quite special. Find out more about her."

Xie Jinhuan also felt that this Jiang Xian girl was unusual. Seeing the ghost wife say this, he naturally did not hesitate any longer and cupped his hands in greeting:

"Then I'll have to trouble the three of you."
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Soon after, two fast horses escorted a carriage out of the snow-covered town.

Shen Cang and his deputy, Lao Wang, walked on either side of the carriage in front of it, seemingly escorting an important target. In reality, they were constantly on guard against the carriage, but they couldn't show it. After all, if the two inside the carriage were to make a move, they probably wouldn't even have a chance to react.

Jiang Xian, with her hair in pigtails, seemed fearless. Sitting outside the carriage driving, she held a large, black lump of coal in her hands, examining it with great interest, and said:

"This heroine must be Lady Hua Ruyue, right? I heard that Lady Hua and Young Master Xie participated in the martial arts tournament at Sanjiang Estuary and both made it into the top three. To help her lover achieve fame, Lady Hua voluntarily withdrew from the competition..."

Bu Yuehua was completely unsure of her current situation. She leaned back in the carriage to rest and, upon hearing this, explained:

"That's just a rumor. I'm her senior sister."

Xie Jinhuan had been observing the young constable. From her words and actions, she seemed like an innocent young girl who hadn't grown up yet, but her inherent qualities and aura were quite extraordinary. After a while, unable to figure out her background, she went outside the carriage.
"Miss Jiang is indeed very capable. I think I was not discovered when I ran over here. How did you manage to catch up with me?"

Jiang Xian used the coal briquettes as hand warmers, and upon hearing the sound, she looked slightly smug:

"Follow the footprints. You can't fly. You're carrying someone and running away. You can't leave no trace."

Xie Jinhuan indeed couldn't ride the wind, but his lightness skill was quite good, and he had extremely strong counter-surveillance ability. He believed it was impossible for him to be tracked down. Even if he could be tracked down, Lü Yan hadn't caught up with him. How could these three constables be so 'obsessed with catching criminals'?
Could it be that this girl also has a giant ghost on her...?

Xie Jinhuan glanced at her briefly and noticed that the girl with the youthful face and large breasts was indeed large, but A Piao really couldn't tell, so he could only nod slightly.
"I see. Miss Jiang seems quite extraordinary. May I ask which prestigious family you come from?"

Jiang Xian held his head high and puffed out his chest: "Jiang Family Fortress in the East Sea. My great-grandfather, Jiang Hehai, was known as the 'River-Breaking Tiger.' Young Master Xie, have you heard of him?"

"..."

Xie Jinhuan grew up in the Southern Dynasties and had only heard of the names of immortals such as Shang Lianbi and Huang Lin Zhenren. They were second- or third-tier historical figures; he had heard their names but did not know much about them.

Fortunately, the ghost wife was beside him, and at that moment she looked enlightened:
"I remember now. During the chaos of the Witchcraft Cult, True Man Huang Lin and True Man Qi Xia joined forces to fight against the Corpse Ancestor. There was a warrior following behind them, carrying this big sword. He was extremely fierce. Lu Yan's father was also among them at the time."

Xie Jinhuan suddenly realized and cupped his hands in greeting: "So you are a descendant of Master Jiang. I have long admired your name. Master Jiang, along with Master Qixia and other elders, quelled the Corpse Ancestor. He was indeed a figure of his time. No wonder Miss Jiang is able to work in the Criminal Investigation Department."

Jiang Xian shook her head, full of confidence, and said, "I'm only staying here temporarily. I came to the capital this time to become the Empress Dowager's right-hand woman! The Empress Dowager is amazing; she's my role model..."

Listening to the chattering narration, Xie Jinhuan roughly understood the meaning—a little fan of the Empress Dowager from a righteous and prestigious family.

Although the constable's background and skills seem a bit too strong, it's not surprising that even those from humble backgrounds can produce outstanding individuals, let alone a local tyrant like Jiang Family Fort. With such a background, it's not surprising that he would have many opportunities and adventures.

After chatting for a while, Xie Jinhuan didn't find anything particularly special about Jiang Xian, so he returned to his carriage.

Ye Hongshang remained floating in front of her, carefully observing the girl with the braided hair, seemingly lost in thought...

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This volume has been rewritten, and I'm currently working on the current chapter. The plot doesn't connect well after this, so there's no need to flip through the pages. I'll finish revising it as soon as possible in the next few days!

(End of this chapter)