I am the old, fiery-faced man from the senior department.

However, even with all his might, he couldn't shake off the people behind him.

As he turned the corner, he suddenly noticed a person standing on the street.

"Humph."

He didn't even utter a "get out of the way" before blindly crashing into it.

Knocking this person down might delay the people behind them for a few seconds.

"Roar? Instead of running away, you're coming straight for me."

When the other person saw him bump into them, they actually smiled.

"Heh, well then, since we've run into each other, let's start with you."

Then, Volper felt a lightness in his body, and his vision went black.

When Walper fell to the ground, the men who had been following him stopped their pursuit.

"Open the door! Open the door!"

The knocking and shouting startled Kal'tsit and Bai Zhi, who had just returned to the inn.

"They still managed to find us."

Looking down at the door that was shaking violently from being pounded, Bai Zhi clicked her tongue in dissatisfaction.

“They’re coming in large numbers… I’ll go down and hold them off for a while.”

"Lord Kai, once I engage them, you must take advantage of the chaos and leave immediately."

The little tiger clenched its fists, turned around, and prepared to go down and block the enemy with its own body.

"How can you handle so many people all by yourself..."

Just as Kal'tsit was about to go down with them, the door was opened by the former innkeeper, and the people they had found filed in.

"and many more!"

The lynx's eyes flickered slightly, and it immediately called out to Bai Zhi in a loud voice.

"what happened?"

Hearing the call, Bai Zhi turned back.

The little tiger followed the lynx's gaze and saw a new moon slowly stepping into the courtyard.

Surrounded by the crowd, the other person raised his head and looked in her direction.

"Oh."

The lynx laughed.

"Your Highness!"

Chapter Thirty-Four: The Meicheng Case—Final (1.1w)

"..."

"..."

Bai Zhi leaned against the outer railing, staring blankly at the rows of imperial guards standing below.

Sigh, as soon as the higher-ups came, I was immediately "abandoned".

Thinking of the smile the lynx gave when it saw that person, and considering her indifferent expression towards everyone else, Bai Zhi would never believe that there was nothing between them.

"Hey, Lao Pei. You said Uncle Zhou came in person, so... can we still get credit for this?"

When she was bored, Bai Zhi would start talking to Pei Jue.

"Of course. Boss, didn't the Dragon Lord also give us credit for driving out the sea monsters last time? Otherwise, wouldn't you have to train for a few more years before you could join the official ranks?"

"Yes..."

Well, I'm out of things to say again.

However... I still hope that Lord Kai will be magnanimous and not hold a grudge against her.

Bai Zhi sighed and continued counting the number of imperial guards, propping her chin on her hand.

"..."

"I wonder how Your Highness arrived in Meicheng County."

The two men stared at each other for a moment, before the lynx finally spoke first to greet him.

During the day, he took a small sip of tea, then looked at the lynx and laughed.

"Your Highness?"

The lynx twitched its ears in confusion.

"Although Kal'tsit doesn't take this little Meicheng County seriously..."

Bai Zhou put down his tea and said softly:

"But I can't bear to let Kal'tsit go into danger alone."

"Thanks to Your Highness's good fortune, this trip was fraught with danger but ultimately safe."

"That's easy for you to say. If I had arrived any later, I'm afraid I would have only seen you, Kal'tsit."

He got up during the day and walked toward the lynx.

"How long can a fake imperial envoy's tiger skin fool people? If it arouses their hatred, poisoning and assassination will be impossible to guard against."

"Moreover, they are also connected with bandits in the mountains. If they successfully lure wolves into the house and then use Originium as a poison, they will all turn into Originium dust."

"However, these are all minor matters. Since I am here, it is still just speculation and has not yet become a painful fact."

However...

"Kal'tsit. If I hadn't come tonight, you would probably have risked your life again."

He held the lynx in his arms and began to settle accounts with her during the day.

"Those bandits are quite skilled, and given that the enemy is in the dark while you are in the light, even with an M3 following you, if you make a wrong move and fall into a trap..."

"Your Highness, you are an imperial envoy with important duties. Let's not discuss personal matters today."

Knowing that the daytime was a veiled reference, the lynx immediately changed the subject.

"Oh?"

Bai Zhou chuckled softly and followed her words:

"Okay, let's get down to business first."

Releasing the lynx, Bai Zhou walked to the chair next to her and sat down. Then, straightening his expression, he asked her:

"Then, Kal'tsit, based on your investigation, how exactly did Magistrate Gu die in the line of duty?"

"Your Highness, in my opinion, Magistrate Gu was murdered."

"And what about Magistrate Mei?"

"It's also murder."

"..."

The dragon's expression grew increasingly serious.

"Boom!"

"The land along the banks of the Shuai River is all the king's land."

“These petty corrupt officials in Meicheng County, relying on the fact that the emperor is far away, disregard the law and are simply outrageous.”

His knuckles tapped the table with a crisp sound, and Bai Zhou's tone was slow and heavy.

“Kal'tsit. Come here,”

He looked at the lynx, called out to her, and then got up and walked towards the door.

"You're familiar with this person, aren't you?"

The two went outside and leaned against the railing. Bai Zhou pointed to the prisoner tied to the parking post and spoke to Kal'tsit.

“Registrar Yang…”

Kelsey was naturally familiar with this Volper.

"Your Highness, how did this Registrar Yang come into your possession?"

As he returned to the house during the day, Kal'tsit asked him questions.

"I know this place is dangerous, and I have laid a net everywhere. No suspicious person can escape this mountain city of Meixian."

"Kal'tsit, this time, if we join forces, we will surely wipe out these corrupt officials in Meicheng, accomplish a great service for the court, and rid the people of this place of a scourge."

"Your Highness..."

Kal'tsit called him back and said sternly:

"In my opinion, this minor official in Meicheng must have powerful backers."

"Oh? You suspect the prefectural governor?"

Bai Zhou looked at her and pointed out the hidden meaning in her words.

"Without the prefectural governor as their backer, how dare a bunch of petty officials do whatever they want?"

“Lu Huaide… he is a veteran official in the court.”

“He has been in Meizhou for decades and has deep roots there. If you want to touch him, you should think twice.”

"What is Your Highness referring to?"

“Kal'tsit. The disease in Meicheng is not a new one. It is a chronic disease that has entrenched this place for more than ten years. It is deeply rooted and difficult to cure. If we cannot strike it down in one blow, it will be like trying to kill a wolf but getting bitten instead.”

“There have been investigations before, but the thieves’ actions are like wild geese flying by without leaving a trace, leaving no evidence and only causing confusion among the people. This mission should not be undertaken without absolute certainty.”

Bai Zhou then pointed out the hidden twists and turns within it.

"Oh, by the way. I am quite familiar with Lu Huaide."