Above the Galaxy
Chapter 542 - 338, Digging Up Graves!_2

Chapter 542: Chapter 338, Digging Up Graves!_2

"Get lost."

"Dean, please slow down, let me open the door for you..."

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Phoenix Palace.

Zhong Daolong was reading the case files brought by Tang Fei, while Yan Wenli sat there, pouring himself some wine.

Tang Fei stood upright in front of them, his eyes fixed on his nose, his nose on his heart, displaying a humble and respectful attitude.

Soon, Zhong Daolong finished the files in his hands, lifted his head, and looked at Tang Fei meaningfully, asking, "Are you in charge of this case?"

"Yes," Tang Fei bowed and responded. "While investigating Yu Bainian, I found that his company had business dealings with a company called Dahe Commerce, and then we investigated Dahe Commerce..."

"Hard work indeed," Zhong Daolong interrupted Tang Fei’s narration and spoke out.

Zhong Daolong felt conflicted.

He had known about this case for a while now. During an inspection at the White Crane Academy, Zhong Tianque had suffered from ill health, and an incident occurred that tarnished his image, which even got recorded by the students.

Had the video been deleted timely, it would have caused no significant harm, causing no real damage to the Royal Family.

However, someone had uploaded it online for everyone to see, and the perpetrator was quickly identified, with the involvement of the second son confirmed.

Brother turned against brother—a human tragedy.

What father could bear to see his sons battle and kill each other?

Yet, the fact was bluntly unfolding before his eyes.

He had delegated the case to Chen Fenglei, who understood his intentions well: to minimize the significant issues, dismiss the minor ones, and pretend as if nothing had happened.

Despite a slight internal fracture, on the surface, everyone still appeared as a harmonious family.

To his dismay, Tang Fei had reopened the case.

An old scar, already cocooned, was being peeled back to reveal the putrid flesh inside.

Was this any different from grave digging?

This Tang Fei...

Truly infuriating!

Wasn’t he fueling the family conflicts within their Royal Family by doing this?

Tang Fei stiffened briefly, then straightened his back and saluted Zhong Daolong, saying, "This is my duty."

Zhong Daolong looked at Tang Fei gleefully and said, "You’ve tackled such a big case; usually, you should be given a reward. But you’ve just been promoted to vice director... What reward would you suggest?"

"Reward?" Tang Fei looked puzzledly at Yan Wenli and said, "The Dean said I did the wrong thing, and I should be punished."

"..." Yan Wenli.

Zhong Daolong glanced at Yan Wenli, laughing out loud before saying to Tang Fei, "From his perspective, you indeed did the wrong thing. But from mine, it shows you are wholeheartedly just; it’s a good deed that deserves a reward."

Tang Fei shook his head, responding, "I do not want a reward; I merely did what I needed to do."

"Hmm, it’s great that you have such an attitude. How about this: I’ll note down your merit for now, and when you achieve another significant accomplishment next time, I will reward them together. How does that sound?"

"Yes, as the King wishes," Tang Fei agreed smoothly.

"Alright, you can go back to work now. I need to talk to Dean Yan."

"Yes." After saluting Zhong Daolong and Yan Wenli, Tang Fei turned and left.

When Tang Fei had walked away, Zhong Daolong looked at Yan Wenli and asked, "What do you think?"

"What do I think? What about?" Yan Wenli asked, holding up his wine glass.

Zhong Daolong stayed silent for a moment, indicating his displeasure towards Yan Wenli: "Did he find it unintentionally, or did he do it deliberately?"

Yan Wenli chuckled nervously and asked, "Does the King suspect him?"

"Don’t you find it odd?"

Yan Wenli pondered for a moment before speaking up, "I think he might have just stumbled upon the connection between the two cases. Consider this—it’s such a secretive matter; even I was unaware, so how could he have known in advance?

"That’s too much of a coincidence," Zhong Daolong still expressed his doubt, his tone harsh, "I had finally managed to suppress this case, and now he’s reopened it..."

"What is the King suggesting?"

Zhong Daolong looked at Yan Wenli and asked, "What do you think?"

Yan Wenli bitterly smiled and spoke, "This is the King’s family matter; us outsiders shouldn’t interfere, should we?"

"It was a family matter before, and I handled it privately. But now you’ve brought Tang Fei here to report to me; is it still a family matter? Speak up, what are your thoughts?"

Yan Wenli furrowed his brows and spoke up, "If the King agrees, we can still suppress this case. Just like before, pretend as if nothing happened."

"Hmm, with so many people knowing about it, can it still be suppressed?" Zhong Daolong scoffed.

"Actually, dealing with the case isn’t difficult; what’s difficult is how the two princes feel about it," Yan Wenli spoke up.

"Yes," Zhong Daolong nodded, agreeing profoundly with Yan Wenli, "With the scandal now exposed by Tang Fei, if we ignore it, the eldest son will certainly resent it. After all, he holds grievances over the matter."

"But if we deal with Yu Huoshui, the younger son will have thorns in his side... I know his temperament; he is unlikely to let it go. That might lead to a lot of trouble..."

"At this juncture, we can’t afford any more complications. Any disturbance would make others act, and that would be even more problematic."