One person: Starting with the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, his grandmaster uncle emerges from seclusion.

He stood up, his tone curt:

"Don't you know what Tang Tomb is? It's a forbidden area for our Tang Clan throughout history!"

"Everyone inside is in seclusion, cultivating diligently. In the past six months, that stone door hasn't even been opened a crack! How could they possibly have come out to steal a packet of sleeping pills?!"

"This speculation is pure nonsense, don't mention it again!"

Seeing Tang Miaoxing's intense reaction, Tang Qiushan and Zhang Wang exchanged a glance and silently shut their mouths.

These high-ranking officials had some idea what secrets were hidden in the Tang Tomb.

Just as the situation in the hall reached a stalemate.

"Hey, seniors, having a morning meeting here so early in the morning?"

A cheerful voice came from outside the door.

Zhang Chulan followed behind Zhang Tianyi, strolling in with relaxed steps.

Clearly, the grandfather and grandson had overheard most of the argument in the hall from outside the door.

"Good morning, Master. Good morning, Brother Chu Lan."

Tang Miaoxing quickly put on a smiling face and went to greet her, "Did you rest well in the guest room last night?"

"It's pretty good, the bed is quite soft, but there are always night owls meowing at night, which is quite noisy."

Zhang Tianyi casually made a remark, walked to the guest seat, sat down, picked up the teacup on the table, and skimmed off the foam.

He didn't intend to get involved; he was simply prepared to quietly be a bystander.

Zhang Chulan, however, was not so well-behaved.

His eyes darted around, and he was overjoyed.

Tang Qiushan just mentioned "Tang Tomb," which was like a perfect pillow being delivered to someone who was about to fall asleep!

He was just looking for an excuse to explore the forbidden area where Xu Xin, one of the thirty-six thieves, was imprisoned!

Zhang Chulan immediately adopted a very sensible and enthusiastic expression, and took two steps forward:

"Master Tang, we overheard something outside the door just now."

"Since the thief hasn't been caught yet, it means our investigation scope isn't wide enough."

Zhang Chulan stroked his chin, pretending to be possessed by Sherlock Holmes, and began to stir up trouble in a low voice.

“What Senior Akiyama said earlier makes sense.”

"The most dangerous places are often the most easily overlooked. You mentioned that Tang Tomb that hasn't been opened for half a year..."

"But what wall in this world is absolutely impenetrable?"

"What if? What if someone inside uses the excuse of seclusion to sneak out..."

"Zhang Chulan!"

Tang Miaoxing's face instantly darkened, and her tone became stern:

"I told you! The Tang Tomb is a top-secret forbidden area of ​​our Tang Clan! There is absolutely no way something could happen inside!"

"This is an internal matter of my Tang Clan, so there's no need for an outsider like you to concern yourself with it!"

Tang Miaoxing's attitude can be described as very tough.

However, Zhang Chulan not only didn't back down, but instead sighed and shrugged:

"Master Tang, you're mistaken. This Thousand-Day Intoxication is meant to drug our Old Ma; how can you call this your internal affair?"

"We're trying to find out the truth. Why are you hiding this and refusing to let us investigate the Tang Tomb..."

Zhang Chulan deliberately dragged out the last syllable, his eyes conveying a meaningful look:

"Could it be that... something shady is hidden inside that Tang Dynasty tomb?"

"Or is it that the mastermind behind Old Ma's abduction is hidden inside by you?!"

"presumptuous!!!"

Zhang Wang has a fiery temper, and when he heard Zhang Chulan's barbed and malicious slander, he immediately exploded.

He took a sudden step forward, and with a flick of his wrist, several black gold darts were already nestled between his fingers.

"Boy! Don't think that just because you have the Celestial Master's Mansion backing you up, you can run wild in the Tang Sect! Try spouting another word of nonsense and see what happens!"

The tension in the hall instantly reached its peak.

At this critical moment.

"Snapped."

Zhang Tianyi gently placed the lid of the teacup on the saucer.

The sound was very soft.

But this slight sound froze Zhang Wang, who was about to explode.

Zhang Tianyi sat in the chair, not even lifting his eyelids.

He picked up a piece of pastry from the side and popped it into his mouth.

Then, with great dissatisfaction, he reprimanded:

"Chu Lan".

"How should I speak to my elders?"

Zhang Tianyi turned his head to look at Zhang Chulan, his tone carrying undisguised reproach:

"You have no respect for elders."

"The Tang Clan leader himself said that's their top-secret forbidden area. We're here as guests, don't we know what it means to be a guest and let the host do as they please?"

"You're forcing people to investigate this Tang Tomb, isn't that making things difficult for them?"

"It's as if the Tang Clan is guilty and deliberately protecting the suspect!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chulan immediately understood.

He immediately lowered his head, feigning a humble admission of wrongdoing:

"The advisor is right; it was I who was reckless."

Zhang Tianyi then turned his head and looked at Tang Miaoxing, whose face was alternating between pale and flushed.

A very gentle and reasonable smile appeared on his lips.

"Master Tang, please don't take this brat to heart. He's just too eager to find clues."

Zhang Tianyi stood up, patted the pastry crumbs off her hands, and spoke in a very understanding tone:

"Since you say there's absolutely no problem in Tang Tomb."

"Then we will naturally trust you."

Zhang Tianyi walked up to Tang Miaoxing and patted him on the shoulder with great understanding.

"We absolutely will not mention the matter of searching the restricted area again."

"If word gets out, people will think that I, Zhang Tianyi, am abusing my power and forcing your Tang Clan to open your ancestral tomb, right?"

Faced with Zhang Tianyi's "reasonable" concession.

Tang Miaoxing's tense old face revealed a relieved yet slightly embarrassed expression at just the right moment.

He cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for your understanding, Master. The Tang Clan will never protect anyone..."

However, deep within Tang Miaoxing's eyes...

Yet a barely perceptible hint of impatience flashed across his face.

On the surface, he was furious and refused sternly, even fooling Zhang Wang with his superb acting skills.

But in his heart, he had already made his plans perfectly clear!

"Oh no, this Celestial Pivot Master isn't playing by the rules..."

Tang Miaoxing gritted her teeth inwardly.

Chapter 192 I'll give you a look, dare you object?

Tang Miaoxing's hand holding the teacup froze in mid-air, and she almost lost control of her expression.

He had already written the script: he would first firmly refuse, Zhang Chulan would continue to make trouble, and finally, in order to quell the anger of the Celestial Master's Mansion, he would be "forced" to make concessions and reluctantly open the Tang Tomb.

This way, they can legitimately bring these people in while also saving face for their own department head.

The results of it?

This living ancestor doesn't play by the rules!

They simply said, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do," showing such generosity that no one could find fault with them.

Tang Miaoxing was now in an awkward position.

If you don't follow the script, how am I supposed to continue the play?

Am I supposed to tear open the door to my own ancestral grave and invite you all in for a tour?

Tang Miaoxing's mind was racing.

He put down his teacup, a resolute glint in his eyes, and suddenly let out a heavy sigh.

That sigh was filled with deep sorrow and righteous indignation.

"What a noble and righteous person!"

Tang Miaoxing stood up, cupped her hands in a respectful bow to Zhang Tianyi, and forced a hint of tragic resolve into her voice:

"I am deeply grateful that you can understand the difficulties of our Tang Clan."

"but!"

He abruptly changed the subject, raising his voice several octaves and making a resounding statement.

"If word gets out, what will outsiders think of my Tang Clan? Will my Tang Clan really become a filthy place that harbors evil and protects traitors?"