Ye Jing's Return, and His Questions for the Emperor!

The girl also looked worried. "Let's try to stay in Capital first. We'll definitely have a chance to meet Lord Ye. He said he would go too, and he'll definitely find out about this."

"Good!"

A Ming nodded.

The fire acted as a trigger.

The atmosphere in Capital began to become tense.

Xiao Qing and A Ming are like two lost birds, weaving through narrow alleys, dodging the ever-present danger.

Their clothes were tattered, their faces showed exhaustion and resilience, and every day was filled with unknowns and challenges.

To survive, they have no choice but to beg, telling their stories in weak voices in exchange for meager food and shelter.

"A Ming, look over there, there seems to be some leftover food." Xiao Qing pointed to a tavern not far away that was about to close, a glimmer of hope flashing in her eyes.

The two exchanged a knowing glance and quietly moved closer, careful not to attract any attention.

The tavern owner was a kind-hearted woman. Seeing their pitiful state, she quietly handed them a few steamed buns and whispered, "Hurry up and leave, children, it's not safe here."

Xiao Qing and A Ming gratefully accepted the steamed buns, their hearts filled with mixed emotions. They knew that behind this kindness lay a sense of helplessness and lament for the world.

As night fell, the two found a secluded corner and, by the faint moonlight, quietly ate their rare dinner.

"Xiao Qing, can we really wait for Lord Ye to return?" A Ming's voice carried a hint of uncertainty. The situation in Capital was becoming more and more tense every day. They felt as if they were in a vast ocean, where they could be swallowed by giant waves at any moment.

Xiao Qing held A Ming's hand tightly, giving him unwavering strength. "Yes, Lord Ye is the embodiment of justice, he will definitely come back."

Moreover, I believe that as long as we don't give up, there will always be a turning point.

Time flows like water, slowly passing by.

During this period, Xiao Qing and A Ming experienced countless bouts of hunger and cold, and also witnessed the dark side of human nature.

Finally, one day, the sky above Capital was ripped apart by an unprecedented crimson rainbow, and the entire city seemed to be stained with an ominous color. People came out of their homes, talking about it, their faces filled with shock and fear.

"Look, what's that?" A Ming pointed to the horizon, his voice trembling slightly.

Xiao Qing looked up and saw the crimson rainbow gradually coalescing into a tall figure, slowly descending onto the central square of Capital.

The figure was tall and imposing, surrounded by a faint golden light; it was none other than Ye Jing, whom they had been longing for day and night.

"Lord Ye! Lord Ye is back!" Xiao Qing was so excited she almost cried. She grabbed A Ming's hand and ran towards the square without thinking.

"Li Xuan, I need an explanation."

Ye Jing looked in the direction of the Imperial Palace and asked coldly.

His attitude was arrogant and unruly; even when facing the emperor of the Great Li Kingdom, he would call him by his name directly.

His high-profile actions were also due to receiving prior notice.

The entire team sent to investigate corruption was killed, and even their own residence was burned down.

Those were all innocent people.

Ye Jing thought of the young boy and girl who had traveled thousands of miles to bring justice to the people.

They were about to see the light, but died on the way.

This made him very angry.

He only left for a short while, and this happened.

Emperor Li Xuan, dressed in Dragon Robe, walked heavily out of the magnificent palace, each step seemingly bearing a weight of a thousand pounds.

His face appeared particularly unpredictable in the afterglow of the setting sun, his eyes showing both fear of Ye Jing's powerful aura and helplessness and struggle with the current situation.

"Ye Jing, you..." Li Xuan began, his voice slightly hoarse, unable to find the right words for a moment.

He knew that Ye Jing's visit must be related to the shocking corruption case that had gripped the government and the public, and the various misfortunes that followed.

Ye Jing hovered in mid-air, golden light making him appear like a god descending to earth. His gaze was piercing as he stared directly at Li Xuan below, his tone devoid of any warmth. "Your Majesty, I, Ye Jing, have dedicated myself to protecting the peace and tranquility of this land. Yet now, my colleagues and my subordinates have been brutally murdered because of this. This is not only their tragedy, but also a disgrace to the entire Great Li Kingdom!"

Upon hearing this, Li Xuan's expression darkened further. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil. "Ye Jing, I am also deeply saddened by what you have said. However, as the Emperor, I am also powerless to do anything about it. This case involves a wide range of people and complex forces behind it, which cannot be eradicated overnight."

"Your Majesty is mistaken!" Ye Jing's voice suddenly rose, carrying an undeniable force. "Precisely because of this, Your Majesty must step forward and use swift and decisive means to eradicate corruption and restore order to our Great Li. If Your Majesty shrinks back out of fear of power, I fear this empire will ultimately be destroyed!"

Li Xuan was shocked by Ye Jing's words. He remained silent for a moment, seemingly engaged in a fierce internal struggle.

Finally, he spoke slowly, his voice now firmer. "Ye Jing, you are right. Though I am the emperor, I am also flesh and blood, with feelings and righteousness. I have indeed been negligent in today's events, but please believe me, I will do my utmost to thoroughly investigate this case and bring justice to the victims."

Seeing that Li Xuan's attitude had changed somewhat, Ye Jing's expression softened slightly, but he remained vigilant. "Your Majesty's determination is truly a blessing for Great Li. But words are not enough; I need to see concrete actions. Furthermore, the families of those innocent victims also need to be properly cared for."

"Ye Jing, rest assured, I will immediately order the establishment of a special task force, with you personally overseeing this case. At the same time, I will allocate funds to compensate the victims' families and rebuild their destroyed homes." Li Xuan's voice was filled with unquestionable authority. He knew that at this moment, he had to demonstrate the determination and courage of a monarch in order to win back the hearts of the people and stabilize the situation.

Ye Jing nodded; this was the only way to handle the matter for now.

Its flight through the air was already a slap in the face to the Dali Imperial Family, serving as a lesson.

"Lord Ye!"

"Lord Ye!"

Sudden.

The voices of a boy and a girl rang out from below.

Ye Jing looked down upon hearing the sound and saw the young man and woman who had traveled thousands of miles for justice and fairness standing on the stone steps in front of the square, their eyes shining with both awe and expectation.

Although their faces were still quite young, their perseverance and courage were truly moving.

The girl clenched her hands tightly, her fingertips trembling slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but was momentarily speechless with excitement; the boy straightened his back, his gaze fixed firmly on Ye Jing, as if he wanted to place all his trust and hope on this guardian floating in the air.

"Lord Ye, we..." The girl finally mustered her courage, her voice trembling with tears, "We've finally waited for you to come back."

Ye Jing's heart skipped a beat. Seeing that the two were dressed in rags, no different from beggars, he knew that they were having a very hard time.

This made him feel both guilty and relieved.

Fortunately, both of them are still alive.