"Who dares!"
With a cold expression, Xie Jinqian addressed everyone. "This matter isn't as simple as a business dispute, and the people backing the other side aren't ordinary citizens."
"They dared to kidnap me because my political enemies in Southern Yue are backing them."
"Since you insist on calling this prince to account, I'll tell you the truth."
"I was the one who exposed their medicinal powder bases. They suffered heavy losses, so naturally, they're using every force at their disposal to kill me!"
"I'm sure you know of that contribution. As for which rival was responsible, I don't know either. I was tortured all night and kept blindfolded the entire time."
"I know high-ranking Southern Yue officials are backing them because they let slip some of their underworld jargon."
"If I work for the Great Xia Dynasty and suffer retaliation, only for the Imperial Court to arrest me as a suspect, who will willingly remain loyal to the Great Xia Dynasty after this?"
"Wouldn't you agree, officer?"
Xie Jinqian's mind worked quickly. He did indeed know of several factions belonging to high-ranking Southern Yue officials operating in the Capital.
When left with no other choice, he could simply throw them out to take the blame.
They were all political enemies anyway. He could kill two birds with one stone.
Jing Wu was stunned by his words and inwardly exclaimed that this man was no simple character.
His arguments were coherent and convincing, and he had even used his status and contributions to pressure him!
He turned to Yuanbao. "Are you sure the aura is here?"
He refused to believe Xie Jinqian was completely above suspicion!
Yuanbao's lips curved into a faint smile. "Let me cast a spell to sense it, and we'll know exactly where it is!"
Xie Jinqian's