As the sun rises in the east, its rays bathe every corner of Yingtian Ward.
Ye Xingge, holding a water glass, brushed his milky-smelling teeth outside the bathroom, secretly pondering where to go for another big one.
Last night, I played around with Great Beauty and didn't sleep a wink. But through Great Beauty discussions, the ' Lesser Pure Yang ' technique that he was working on has taken shape.
However, relying solely on cultivation techniques requires daily accumulation; even a single night of arduous practice will yield virtually no progress.
The Martial Emperor Pill cleanses the marrow, nourishes the meridians, and strengthens the body's foundation. According to Great Beauty Liang, it can increase the speed of cultivation by about 50%.
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Strengthening one's constitution will naturally improve the efficiency of the Fate-Robbing Saber, so it's important to get into the top 300 before the birthday banquet.
After washing up, Ye Xingge got up, dressed, and went outside the bathroom to call out to his system:
" Yu'er?"
Hongyu was soaking in the bathtub, one hand supporting her forehead, as if offended by her live-in son-in-law. The sect leader, who acted like a mother before becoming a daughter-in-law, snorted softly upon hearing this:
"Yesterday, the Mountains and Rivers Association released false information related to the Mysterious Armament Pavilion. Go to the government office first and check. I'll check later to see if there's any new intelligence."
Ye Xingge took a few sips, and seeing Great Beauty embarrassed Da Piao Liang was, he didn't mention it again, but simply asked:
"I'm actually ranked 314th, He Lin just made it into the Third Rank. Would killing him be completely pointless?"
"Yes, but He Lin should have some family wealth, so it's not like he was killed for nothing. Besides, once he leaves the capital, he'll be free from the court's spies, making things much easier. He'll have plenty of rivals then."
Ye Xingge thought it made sense, so he didn't delay. After tidying up, he left Peach Blossom Lane and went to the Heaven-Observing Pavilion alone.
With the release of the list of Gold List and news of the trip to Shangjin Ferry, the Heaven-Observing Pavilion was once again in an uproar.
Almost everyone he met along the way was talking about him, and occasionally he would even bump into embroidered-robed officials or military officers on their way to the yamen in the morning and greet them.
Good morning, Lord Ye!
"Has Lord Ye eaten yet...?"
Ye Xingge didn't recognize most of them, but still responded politely. He originally wanted to go directly to the East Office to pay his respects to the Great Beauty Luo, but when he passed the main gate of the Heaven-Observing Pavilion, he suddenly noticed something was wrong out of the corner of his eye.
Looking around, one could see over a hundred men in embroidered robes in the courtyard inside the gate, all hiding behind pillars and walls as if facing a formidable enemy, peering out to observe.
Chen Xiaobao, from the Inspection Bureau, stood alone in the center of the field, a green apple on his head, his legs trembling uncontrollably.
Outside the porch leading to the main building, Shen Baby Bunny, dressed in baggy pants, held his Dark Green Bow, drawn to its fullest extent. He squinted one eye to aim, saying, "Don't sway! If you miss, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
" Lord Shen, I may not have achieved great merit, but I have certainly worked hard. Perhaps you should find someone else..."
?
Ye Xingge was shocked by the sight.
After all, he was also on the firing line from the rear!
To avoid being injured by stray arrows, Ye Xingge quickly ducked and moved to the side of the square, watching together with the embroidered-clothes man who was peering out.
"How is Eldest Miss Shen's archery skill?"
"Not bad... Eh? Lord Ye?!"
"You're too kind. Just call me Xingge in private."
"I wouldn't dare. Who does Lord Ye intend to kill today?"
"Um?"
"Oh, I misspoke. Whom does Lord Ye intend to bring to justice today?"
"I haven't decided yet. We'll see how Lord Luo arranges things later..."
Several men in embroidered robes around him looked on with longing. Seeing that Ye Grand Duke Jupiter was quite amiable, they asked:
"How much is Lord Ye betting?"
Ye Xingge surveyed the situation and took out a piece of broken silver:
"Two ounces, enough to hit the target."
"Huh?"
Two taels is equivalent to two thousand coins, which is already considered a heavy bet.
The embroidered-clothed man took the silver and tossed it to the military officer in charge of opening the betting, then continued to monitor the situation. Soon, a sound rang out in the arena:
Snap--
Amidst the sonic boom, nine out of ten people didn't even see it clearly before a black line had already crossed the square.
The green apple on Chen Xiaobao's head shattered on the spot, but the arrow, still powerful, embedded itself in the porch of the Heaven-Observing Pavilion, penetrating more than two feet into the pillar!
thump
Chen Xiaobao was unharmed, but he had been gone for a while. He lay stiffly on the ground with a dull thud. "Good!"
slap slap slap--
The embroidered-clad men watching from the sidelines immediately clapped and cheered, making the Baby Bunny beam with pride, one hand on its hip:
"Haha~! Aren't I amazing?"
" Lord Shen is amazing!"
Of course, there were also those embroidered-clothes officials who were secretly hoping for trouble in the Inspection Bureau, and they left with sighs and lamentations.
Ye Xingge made two taels of silver in no time, and was quite happy. He went up to greet the Baby Bunny:
" Lord Shen archery skills are superb!"
Hehe~
Shen Yueyao was very satisfied and handed over the Dark Green Bow with a smile:
"This bow is truly amazing, Lord Ye. Why don't you shoot an arrow? I'll be carrying an apple on my head..."
"Ah?!"
Even if Ye Xingge was absolutely certain he could hit the target, he wouldn't dare take such a risk, and quickly waved his hand:
"That won't be necessary; my archery skills are mediocre."
Upon seeing this, Shen Yueyao pointed at Chen Xiaobao again:
"Did Lord Ye shoot him?"
Ye Xingge had just used Chen Xiaobao to give directions last night, so he certainly wouldn't dare to harm her. Seeing that Baby Bunny seemed very angry, he frowned and asked:
"Has Chen Xiaobao offended Lord Shen?"
"Snort!"
Shen Yueyao nodded vigorously.
"Yes, I asked him to help me investigate someone, and he dared to refuse!"
Ye Xingge thought Chen Xiaobao was indeed incredibly audacious, and frowned, saying:
"Who should we investigate?"
" Han Zhongwu, son of the Marquis of Loyalty and Righteousness!"
"Han..."
Ye Xingge had never heard of Han Zhongwu, but he knew of Marquis Zhongyi, Han Feng, who ranked ninetyth in the second class!
Although his ranking is not as high as Ruan Jinyu's, he is one of the two top retainers of the Cao Clan. He was ennobled for his meritorious service in the founding of the country and is currently the commander of the Ceremonial Phoenix Bureau under the Emperor, responsible for protecting the Crown Prince's safety.
When Anyang Jun's father rebelled, among those who went to intercept him was Han Feng, the Marquis of Loyalty and Righteousness.
The Ceremonial Phoenix Bureau was the eyes and ears of the Emperor of Yan, responsible for monitoring all officials. Its leader was the " Yin-Yang Scholar " Murong Xie, who was no different from the Ninth Prince except that he was not a eunuch.
And Murong Xie's mentor is none other than Xiao Bieli, whom Zhang Jin mentioned yesterday!
In short, Han Feng is a core member of the Xiao Clan's usurpation group, while Baby Bunny wants to deal with the other party's son.
Ye Xingge pondered for a moment:
"Why is Lord Shen investigating him? The Han Clan's sage is currently using..."
Shen Yueyao put her hands on her hips and said angrily:
"This morning I heard from Nine Sabers (Chen Dahai ) that this guy is a compulsive gambler. After losing too much, he set up a scheme to swindle the entire fortune of a restaurant owner in the West Market. When the merchant couldn't get an explanation, he disappeared and was never found again..."
After hearing the situation, Ye Xingge felt that this person really needed to be dealt with.
Fortunately, this is the capital city. If it were Qingxi, a rich kid who dared to bully and dominate the market like this wouldn't have lived this long; he would have been farming in the fields outside the city by now.
"Is there a file on this? Let me see..."
"I just asked Chen Xiaobao for it, Chen Xiaobao said the Inspection Bureau didn't have it. He and this person are shady friends, and he's definitely deliberately protecting him. I asked him to confess, but he's still denying it..."
Seeing this, Ye Xingge looked at Chen Xiaobao in the arena:
" Lord Chen, come here for a moment."
Whoosh~
Chen Xiaobao, who was still lying on the ground pretending to be dead, jumped up upon hearing the sound and quickly came closer:
"Lord Ye, I have no connection with Han Zhongwu, we are merely acquaintances. Moreover, there is no evidence to suggest that Han Zhongwu was responsible for the merchants' disappearances. It is merely a property dispute, under the jurisdiction of Changyong County. Heaven-Observing Pavilion has no right to interfere..."
Ye Xingge naturally knew the authority of each government department and inquired:
"Is the county government in charge?"
"I've taken care of it. At the gambling table, a bet is a bet, and the merchant disappeared afterwards. It has nothing to do with Han Zhongwu... Wait, wait, wait?"
Seeing that Eldest Miss Shen had picked up the Dark Green Bow again, Chen Xiaobao quickly hid behind Ye Xingge.
Ye Xingge could tell something was wrong just by looking at Chen Xiaobao's guilty expression. After thinking for a moment, he said:
" The Inspection Bureau has the responsibility of investigating and impeaching officials. Now that the county government has closed the case, you should review the entire case and make a fair judgment. However, if the Changyong County has acted corruptly, abused its power, or condoned wrongdoing..."
Chen Xiaobao's face fell!
Let him investigate. If he finds a problem, the prefectural government, the Ministry of Punishments, and the Censorate will all be filled with shrill explosions. The Changyong County will be exiled to Lingnan.
But there's clearly something wrong with this. If he can't figure it out, then he should be the one to make a sharp, explosive sound.
After holding back for a long time, Chen Xiaobao finally admitted defeat:
"Han Zhongwu must have committed a crime. The dandy in Yongjing has said this in private, but there is really no evidence. Half a month has passed since the Han family's meritorious service. Even if there are clues, the body has been destroyed. If the inspection department really investigates, there must be pressure from someone above. Not only can they not find out, but they have also offended people..."
Ye Xingge knew this was a difficult matter, but it wasn't his problem, so he didn't make things difficult for Chen Xiaobao at the moment. He simply said:
"This matter may involve favoritism and corruption, and officials protecting each other. The Inspection Bureau has the responsibility to investigate murder cases. In case of wrongful convictions, it should intervene in a timely manner and report to the Ministry of Punishments and the Censorate for review."
"I'll investigate this case when I have time. If Commander Ruan hasn't found any problems yet, but I do later..."
Then it was Ruan Jinyu's turn to emit a sharp, explosive sound.
Given their past grudges, it would be a waste not to accuse Ruan Jinyu of dereliction of duty.
But Chen Xiaobao didn't care, as long as he was alright, he was fine. He then cupped his hands in greeting.
"Of course, I'll report this to Lord Ye right away. If this case isn't thoroughly investigated, Commander Ruan will bring his head upon himself."
After saying that, Chen Xiaobao ran off to tell his boss the good news.
Ye Xingge wasn't afraid of offending Ruan Jinyu, and immediately looked at the Baby Bunny:
"I have faith in Commander Ruan's abilities. If he can't solve the problem of me raising it, he can definitely solve it. Let's just wait for news."
Shen Yueyao was finally satisfied and gave a thumbs up:
"What a brilliant strategy of using one tiger to devour another! Brother Ye is truly amazing!"
Ye Xingge chuckled softly, then, thinking of the sword-nurturing materials, inquired again:
"I'll collect the reward from Lord Shen later, as granted by the imperial court?"
Shen Yueyao stood up straight:
"Yes, but Brother Ye is advancing too fast. This morning, Duke Wu just finished writing the document requesting the reward. My grandfather's idea is to wait until Brother Ye is in the top 300 before sending it to the Ministry of Revenue for calculation and reward collection, so as to avoid having to make three trips a day."
Ye Xingge thought that made sense, and after chatting with Baby Bunny for a few more minutes, he said goodbye and headed to the Judicial Review Bureau...