Even Iron Kidneys Can't Take It

After locking eyes with Han Fei and the others for a while, Xiao Feng felt somewhat disappointed when no new projection mission was triggered.

Still, Xiao Feng remained very polite. He smiled and nodded at the two of them before climbing into the carriage.

"Clip-clop, clip-clop..."

Watching the luxurious carriage slowly depart, Han Fei could not help asking curiously, "Brother Wei Zhuang, what do you think of that man?"

"Anyone who dares to publicly disparage Ji Wuye is either a fool or a capable madman," Wei Zhuang said indifferently.

"Oh?"

A teasing look appeared on Han Fei's face. "Then which do you think he is, Brother Wei Zhuang? The former or the latter?"

"The latter."

Wei Zhuang's Sword Eyes narrowed slightly, and a trace of gravity flashed through them.

The moment he had met Xiao Feng's gaze, Wei Zhuang had felt as though some ferocious beast had fixed its eyes on him.

As a swordsman, Wei Zhuang had great faith in his instincts. This man was definitely not as simple as he appeared.

Hearing this, Han Fei said with some glee, "Then it seems Ji Wuye is about to have trouble."

The enemy of my enemy is my friend!

As long as Xiao Feng opposed Ji Wuye, Han Fei naturally hoped he was as strong as possible.

After returning to Xiao Manor by carriage, Xiao Feng first took a hot bath to wash away the smell of alcohol, then headed to the side courtyard where Jing Ni lived.

Sensing someone approaching in her sleep, Jing Ni suddenly opened her eyes. One hand shielded the swaddled Xiao Yan'er, while the other gripped the Jing Ni Sword hidden beneath her pillow.

"My lady, it's me."

Hearing Xiao Feng's reassuring voice, Jing Ni immediately relaxed and then fell into a broad, warm embrace.

Jing Ni shifted her delicate body and settled into a comfortable position against him. Without turning around, she asked, "Didn't you go to Purple Orchid Pavilion? I thought you were staying the night there~"

"My lady, I only went to Purple Orchid Pavilion to gather information and listen to some music."

As Xiao Feng explored the mountains for lotus blooms and fished by the abyss, he said, "Besides, how could those common women in Purple Orchid Pavilion compare to you, my lady? How could I leave you alone in an empty room?"

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Feeling that Xiao Feng's hunting rifle was already loaded, Jing Ni's pretty face reddened slightly. "Don't... don't wake Yan'er."

"Rest assured, my lady. Your husband will be gentle."

With that, Xiao Feng freed one hand and gently covered Jing Ni's little mouth.

The next twenty thousand words have been omitted...

The next morning

Xinzheng City, Xiao Manor.

As Xiao Feng ate breakfast with Jing Ni, a servant suddenly came to report that the newly appointed Minister of Justice had arrived and wished to ask for his cooperation in investigating a case.

Jing Ni's expression changed slightly at the news, and she cast Xiao Feng a questioning look.

"My lady, don't worry. It probably isn't any major case. I'll be back shortly."

Xiao Feng patted Jing Ni's thigh and gave her a reassuring look before following the servant to the reception hall.

When Xiao Feng arrived at the reception hall, he saw two figures seated inside.

One wore luxurious purple robes. It was Han Fei, whom Xiao Feng had met the previous night.

The other wore a light green robe and had handsome, delicate features, with an elegant and refined bearing.

What a pretty girl~ No, wait, he's a feminine boy!

The timid little handsome fellow beside Han Fei was probably the young Zhang Liang.

"I am Xiao Feng. Greetings, Minister of Justice."

Xiao Feng cupped his hands toward Han Fei and asked directly, "May I ask why the Minister of Justice has come today?"

"Does Mr. Xiao know that two murders took place in Xinzheng City last night?"

Xiao Feng frowned. "Oh? Is that so? What does that have to do with me?"

"Mr. Xiao may not know this, but the victims of those two murders had rather special identities."

As Han Fei observed Xiao Feng's subtle expressions, he tested him, saying, "One of the deceased was Hong Yu, the maidservant of Miss Nong Yu from Purple Orchid Pavilion. The other was Left Sima Liu Yi."

Realization dawned on Xiao Feng's face. "I see. I met both of them last night, and Liu Yi even had a conflict with me. So the Minister of Justice suspects that I am the murderer?"

"Correct!"

Han Fei nodded firmly and asked bluntly, "May I ask where Mr. Xiao was between the hours of Zi and Chou last night, and what he was doing?"

"Let me think~"

Xiao Feng stroked his chin, looking thoughtful. "Last night, I went to Purple Orchid Pavilion to drink and listen to music. I did not leave until the hour of Zi. After returning home, I took a bath and then went back to my room to sleep."

"Do you have any witnesses?"

Facing Han Fei's scrutinizing gaze, Xiao Feng's expression did not change. "The maids in my residence and my lady can all testify. Shall I have them brought here?"

"Of course!"

"Someone, bring Xiao Hong and the others, along with my lady."

"Yes, Master."

Before long, Jing Ni, dressed in fine embroidered clothing, and the four maidservants who had attended Xiao Feng's bath and helped him change the previous night all arrived in the reception hall.

Han Fei first questioned the four maidservants. Since all four were witnesses, their testimony was fairly credible, and Han Fei believed they had no reason to lie about such a matter.

Compared to the four maidservants, Jing Ni, the lady of Xiao Manor, was more likely to provide false testimony.

"My lady, after Mr. Xiao finished bathing last night, was he with you the entire time? Did he leave at any point?"

After speaking, Han Fei stared fixedly into Jing Ni's eyes, trying to detect any flaw.

"Your Excellency, I can guarantee that my master did not leave last night."

Seeing Jing Ni speak so decisively, Han Fei became even more suspicious of Xiao Feng. He could not help questioning, "My lady, that is rather arbitrary. Can you guarantee that Mr. Xiao did not leave after you fell asleep?"

"I can guarantee it!"

Jing Ni nodded slightly and explained somewhat shyly, "My master is strong and vigorous, full of energy. I attended to him all night and did not rest until the hour of Yin, from three to five in the morning."

"..."

Han Fei and Zhang Liang could not help exchanging looks.

Really? I don't believe it!

If Jing Ni was not lying, did that not mean Xiao Feng's amorous activities had lasted for at least several hours last night?

Even kidneys made of iron could not take that!

Thus, not only did Han Fei and the others fail to believe Jing Ni's words, they became even more convinced that she was providing false testimony for Xiao Feng.

What Han Fei and the others did not know was that while Xiao Feng's kidneys were not made of iron, his recovery ability was absurdly strong—one round stronger than six rounds!

"Since that is the case, we shall take our leave for now."

"Please, both of you."

Since Han Fei had no other evidence proving that Xiao Feng had murdered Liu Yi and Hong Yu, he did not expose Jing Ni's "lie." Instead, he left with Zhang Liang.

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