As expected, all the constables reported to Lü Qing:

“Officer Lü, these people have no items on them that can prove their identity, and everyone has shaved off their eyebrows and beards.”

Lu Qing frowned and said:

"Those men in black are coming soon, and reinforcements from the Six Doors will arrive in no time."

The Da Feng Six Doors was not a general term for several government offices; in fact, it was an independent agency under the Ministry of Justice, whose responsibility was to handle major and important cases.

Despite its prestigious reputation, the Six Doors was still subordinate to the Six Ministries and was an official agency of the imperial court, not an intelligence agency exclusively for the royal family. Therefore, its status was slightly inferior to that of the night watchmen.

In the deep forest, atop an ancient tree, a figure loomed, dressed in a dark robe, with a gleaming golden cymbal hanging from his chest.

Its facial features are soft, making it difficult to discern its gender, almost as if it were neither male nor female.

"Lord Wei seems to have thought things through too thoroughly. That Golden Eagle Hero Su Nan is proficient in both martial arts and other skills. I dare say I am no match for him."

The intelligence network of the night watchmen is vast. Su Nan and Li Miaozhen have extremely close ties with the martial arts alliance and enjoy a very high reputation in Jianzhou, so they are naturally under the close watch of the night watchmen.

Just as the constables of the government office had properly disposed of the body of the deceased in black, the sound of rapid hoofbeats came from afar.

The Six Doors, the Dali Temple, and the night watchmen arrived one after another. A procession of more than two hundred people escorted the three illustrious young men, carrying the remains of the black-clad assassin, and continued their journey toward the capital.

Three hours later, the group arrived at the city gate.

"Chirp!"

A deafening neighing sound pierced the sky as a magnificent steed galloped in from the other direction, followed by dozens of riders who, though trying to catch up, could not close the distance.

The middle-aged man riding on horseback was dressed in luxurious clothes, with an elegant and graceful demeanor that defied description.

However, his face showed a serious expression, revealing anxiety and unease, as he continued to lash the horse's rump fiercely with his whip.

Pingyang!

Prince Yu disregarded the dignity of the royal family and, before even stepping within a few dozen feet, loudly called out to his beloved daughter, his voice trembling with anxiety.

Upon hearing this call and seeing her father galloping towards her on horseback, Princess Pingyang burst into tears.

The father and daughter embraced tightly, tears streaming down their faces. It had only been a day since they last met, yet it felt as if they had been pushed to the brink of life and death.

“My daughter, your father will not force you into marriage. Whatever you wish to marry, your father will grant it.”

“Father, I have made a mistake… Pingyang wishes to stay by your side for the rest of her life and never leave you again.”

Even from a distance, Su Nan could sense that Princess Pingyang's early romance seemed to have come to an end. The many hardships she had encountered this time made her feel that her sense of security had almost vanished.

As the group of men in black pounced, the trust she had shown in Heng Hui was gone.

Love is fragile.

Enraged, Prince Yu lunged forward with his sword, but upon seeing Zhang Yi, who was barely clinging to life, he shouted angrily several times, yet ultimately did not take any action.

Immediately afterwards, Prince Yu witnessed dozens of bald corpses lying around, and then turned to Lü Qing, "Officer Lü, what exactly happened?"

Lü Qing cupped his hands and said:

“Your Highness, the case is still unclear. According to these people, they came to kidnap Heng Hui, but in the end they all chose to commit suicide by poison.”

The Prince Yu's longsword was locked tightly around Heng Hui's neck, and he roared:

"You bald monk, quickly explain yourself to me!"

Heng Hui was still shaken, and could barely speak coherently, stammering, "This humble monk does not know, this humble monk does not know..."

At that moment, a clear voice, punctuated by a gasp, rang out, "Your Highness, this monk was not lying."

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One Zero

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A girl of about fifteen or sixteen years old followed closely behind, standing beside Prince Yu, clearly having followed him.

This girl has a delicate and tender oval face, bright and sparkling eyes, and clear, flawless whites like a baby's, exuding an indescribable sense of purity.

She wore a bright yellow dress, with an exquisite deerskin pouch at her waist, and held a feng shui-themed plate in her hand. Her skirt swayed gently, highlighting a pair of delicate boots embroidered with cloud patterns.

These qualities, coupled with her broad-mindedness, allowed Su Nan to immediately recognize the girl as Chu Caiwei.

Chu Caiwei and Prince Yu went to Qinglong Temple to look for Princess Pingyang, and coincidentally, she also came along.

Using her aura-reading technique, she firmly believed that Heng Hui's words were true.

"Hmph! You bastard surnamed Zhang, you dog-like, inhuman scoundrel! I swear I will have your entire Zhang family executed!"

These words undoubtedly refer to Zhang Feng, the Minister of War. Based on Lü Qing's few words and Chu Caiwei's insight, Prince Yu had already made a rough guess about the truth.

Prince Yu sheathed his longsword, bowed deeply to Su Nan, and said sincerely:

"Ji Chun is deeply grateful for the immense kindness of Su Zhexian (Li's Zhao) and will surely repay him handsomely in the future!"

"It was nothing, Your Highness, you flatter me."

Su Nan responded calmly, then realized that the girl was staring intently at him.

In the original novel, Chu Caiwei is an extremely oblivious woman who seems completely unmoved by Xu Qi'an's deep affection. Her only passion is food.

The esteemed Prince Yu kept his promise and immediately turned around to take care of his daughter, while Chu Caiwei's gaze remained fixed on Su Nan.

Su Nan asked the steps with a hint of helplessness:

"Miss, do I look as tempting as food?"

Chu Caiwei crossed her arms and spoke solemnly, “Great Hero Su Nan, your aura is unique, and your appearance is also exceptionally handsome.”

Sometimes, it's not that girls are hard to attract, it's just that they haven't met the type that makes their hearts flutter. Su Nan was quite impressed by Chu Caiwei's frank expression.

Chapter 128 A Queen's Graceful Demeanor, Domineering Yet with a Touch of Childlike Innocence

"Girl, you are beautiful."

Lu Qing leaped onto his horse, slightly embarrassed, and gently touched his forehead, thinking that the two men's words were a bit too blunt.

"My name is Chu Caiwei, a seventh-rank feng shui master under the Imperial Observatory. My family is located on Xuanwu Street in the inner city..."

Chu Caiwei leaped onto her horse and rode alongside Su Nan. Her little mouth immediately began to chatter incessantly, and as she talked, she would occasionally sip on snacks, as if a bag of snacks was not enough to satisfy her.

Lü Qing followed closely behind, her gaze falling on Chu Caiwei's still somewhat childish face. A sense of感慨 (gan3kai3, a feeling of mixed emotions, including admiration and a touch of melancholy) welled up in her heart: "Young girls these days are becoming increasingly bold and proactive."

If I had been more proactive, I probably would have gotten married much earlier.

“Pingyang, return to your father’s residence. This matter will be handled properly by the government office and the night patrol.”

Upon hearing Prince Yu's words, Princess Pingyang replied firmly, "Father, my mind is made up. I must go to the government office in person to witness their trial!"

Although he felt a little scared when he saw his daughter, Prince Yu did not show any fear. Instead, he felt more at ease.

"Alright, Father will go with you!"

When the group arrived at the government office, they saw a group of guards holding imperial swords standing in front of the office.

"Xu Pingzhi, Commander of the Imperial Guard, respectfully welcomes His Highness Prince Yu and Princess Pingyang!"

The leading green-robed Imperial Guard, along with several subordinates, knelt on one knee and bowed respectfully.

The Prince helped his beloved daughter, 507, down from her horse and casually asked, "Let's get up and talk. Why did the Imperial Guards suddenly arrive here? Has His Majesty already learned of this?"

Xu Pingzhi stood up and replied, "Your Highness, Princess Lin'an is here, and we are ordered to serve as her protectors."

Su Nan thought to himself, what an incredible coincidence! Isn't this Xu Qi'an's second uncle?

In the memories of southern Jiangsu, Xu Pingzhi's name has become blurred; however, his wife Li Ru and daughter Xu Lingyue seem to have left a deep impression of their beauty...

"Su Nan, have you heard of Xu Pingzhi? You seem quite interested in him."

Chu Caiwei's eyes sparkled with curiosity, and she paid close attention to Su Nan's every move.

Su Nan said softly, "Miss Caiwei, I've noticed that you seem quite interested in me."

"Hmm, I don't know why."

Chu Caiwei tilted her head slightly, her eyes curving into crescent moons, the smile in her dimples almost overflowing.

Xu Qi'an's heart, which had remained closed for many years, quietly opened the moment he met Su Nan.

Su Nan gently shifted his gaze from Chu Caiwei's charming face, and then witnessed a bright red figure rushing towards him from the depths of the government office.

"Pingyang! Are you alright?!"

The woman, dressed in a bright red dress, possessed unparalleled beauty. Her round face was framed by a pair of bright, almond-shaped eyes, and her lips were as red as fire. Even when she was angry, her brows still revealed a graceful and charming demeanor.

"Miss Lin'an, I am unharmed, all thanks to Su Zhexian's timely rescue."

Although Princess Lin'an was not tall, she was like a delicate jade sculpture. Her neck skin was fair, delicate, and smooth as jade, revealing an enviable firm texture.

Within this petite body, there seems to be boundless vitality and power.

Su Nan thought to himself, "This pretty young woman can dance freely in the nightclub until dawn. No wonder Xu Qi'an jokingly calls her the little queen of the nightclub."

Princess Lin'an, seeing that Pingyang was unharmed, immediately relaxed. She glanced at Su Nan and said firmly:

"Su Zhexian, you saved Pingyang, and I will repay your kindness. However, before that, I must first personally punish that despicable Zhang Yi!"

The words were still ringing in her ears when Princess Lin'an suddenly raised the imperial sword and charged straight at Zhang Yi.

Chen Hanguang rushed out of the small government office, hurriedly bowed to Prince Yu and the princess, and then shouted loudly to Princess Lin'an.

"Your Majesty, the prisoner has not yet been tried, and according to the law, he cannot be executed without authorization. We must not act rashly."

After a brief moment of calm, Lin'an's expression returned to its cold and stern look. She placed one hand on her hip and gently rested the blade of her sword on Chen Hanguang's neck with the other.

Her voice was soft and pleasant, yet carried an undeniable sternness: "This sword was bestowed by the Emperor's grace; how dare you obstruct me?"

Su Nan stared at the furious Princess Lin'an, feeling somewhat bewildered. Could this domineering yet childlike queenly demeanor truly be the incarnation of the "Biao Biao" princess?

At this moment, Prince Yu stepped forward, "Lin'an, you must detain him and thoroughly investigate to find out that all three of his clans have committed the heinous crime of extermination!"

“Executing him now would not only be an easy deprivation of his life, but would also be of no benefit to holding him accountable for his crimes.”

Lin'an witnessed Zhang Yi convulsing in agony, clearly enduring extreme pain. To end his life so easily seemed like an overly lenient punishment.

"Hmph, I want to observe the proceedings!"

Chen Hanguang, the Prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture, has presided over numerous cases, but this is the first time that a princess and a prince have personally attended a trial.

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