Dominating Martial King
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308: Chapter 210: Shenxiu’s Ten Outstanding Sabers (Please Subscribe) 308: Chapter 210: Shenxiu’s Ten Outstanding Sabers (Please Subscribe) Chu Xisheng galloped dozens of miles before he returned to the Chu Mansion in West Mountain Town, where he saw Wo Meiniang standing right at his front door.

Holding a smoke gun, she leaned against the stone lion at the doorway, with her brows tightly furrowed, lost in thought.

Chu Xisheng’s face was ashen and iron-like as he approached, his eyes coldly fixed on her, “What happened to Qingyun?

How could he be in trouble and you didn’t send me any message?”

“Are you reproaching me, Master Chu?”

After regaining her senses, Wo Meiniang shook her head slightly, “It was Qingyun who didn’t allow me to tell you; he didn’t want to involve you.

I also believe that it’s best for you to stay out of this matter as an onlooker; this isn’t something you can intervene in.”

She flicked the ash off her smoke gun, her voice low and hoarse, “However, since you’ve asked, I’ll explain the situation to you.

This is the work of Zuo Tianlu’s enemies, who seek to doom his family.”

Chu Xisheng raised an eyebrow, “Enemies?

What kind of enemies can deny me even the right to ask a question?”

“The current Junior Minister of the Ministry of Justice!”

Wo Meiniang exhaled a puff of white smoke, “Back when Zuo Tianlu was serving in the Imperial Court of Supervision as an Imperial Censor, he had impeached this person, resulting in his dismissal from office and demotion to the Southern Border.

That man’s family of seven saw five of them die from a plague.

Now, reinstated to his former title, he’s naturally eager for revenge.

Though Zuo Tianlu originally had a solid foundation in the court with many colleagues as support, he foolishly impeached ‘Ten Big Coins’, giving others an opportunity to strike.”

Wo Meiniang looked at Chu Xisheng, “The Junior Minister, formerly the Chief of the Imperial Court of Judicial Review, serves as the deputy to the Minister of Justice, in charge of the judiciary, responsible for examining and investigating all major criminal cases under heaven, with high authority and power.

For him to doom the Zuo family is but an easy feat.

Crushing you, a mere Eighth Rank, would be as effortless as crushing an ant.

Don’t think that just because you are a man of renown in Xiushui County you matter.

In the eyes of the Junior Minister of the Ministry of Justice, you are nothing.

He can easily make you a wanted criminal in Jianghu, and the Formless Divine Sect does not welcome those entangled in grave crimes or with a court criminal record.

So, for the sake of your future, and for your sister, it’s best that you stay away.”

Chu Xisheng’s eyes narrowed slightly, his complexion turned dark, “There’s really nothing that can be done?”

“This case was determined by the Imperial throne itself, the Zuo family can’t turn the situation around.

The best strategy now is to try to use Silver Coin to pull some strings, to minimize the penalties as much as possible.”

Wo Meiniang let out a snort of laughter, “Qingyun has entrusted me with handling his family wealth, asking me to pull strings on his behalf; you need not worry about this matter.”

Having said that, she walked towards a carriage not far away.

Chu Xisheng watched her retreating figure.

Just as Wo Meiniang was about to board the carriage, Chu Xisheng suddenly spoke out, “Have you ever considered that the Junior Minister of the Ministry of Justice may not intend to give the Zuo family a chance to enter the capital for a trial?

That they might be dealt with on their way to the capital?”

Wo Meiniang was taken aback by his words and turned to look at Chu Xisheng, “What do you mean by that?”

“There’s a big problem with those Heavenly Jinyi Guards, don’t you know?”

Chu Xisheng stood with his hands behind his back, his voice cold, “They put the Zuo family in the worst prison cells, fed them rotten food, and even used some untraceable method to torture them.

Qingyun hinted to me in his words that even offering money was useless.

Strangely, when I went to the county earlier, just with a 1,000 taels of Demon Silver, they allowed me to meet with Qingyun, and they were extremely polite to me.

Isn’t that odd?

What’s really going on?”

Initially puzzled, Wo Meiniang’s expression slowly changed, “Are you suggesting that they could have a guilty conscience?”

If those Jinyi Guards harbored evil intentions towards the Zuo family, they would have completely refused to allow Chu Xisheng to meet with Zuo Qingyun.

But they agreed instead.

——Unless these people did not want to provoke Chu Xisheng and risk further action from him, leading to complications in what they intended to do.

Wo Meiniang reflected on her visit to the prison yesterday and her meeting with Zuo Qingyun, her face growing increasingly dark.

There were many details she might have noticed.

“Check it out, investigate the backgrounds of those Jinyi Guards.

The families of all the officials are in their hands, he’s overwhelmed with concerns, and he doesn’t dare to say anything to us,” said Chu Xisheng, his eyes darkened with a warning as he glared at Wo Meiniang, “Inform me of any news.”

After that, he walked straight into the Chu family gate.

Wo Meiniang stood still, her brows furrowed and troubled.

She felt Chu Xisheng’s speculation made a lot of sense.

The plight of the Zuo family was far worse than she had previously thought—ten times worse!

The Junior Minister of the Ministry of Justice was even more ruthless and cruel than she had imagined.

After pondering for a moment, Wo Meiniang boarded the carriage without hesitation, “Go, we must rush back to the county!”

She needed to investigate the root of these Heavenly Jinyi Guards, to find out who they really were, and how they were connected to that Junior Minister of the Ministry of Justice.

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As Chu Xisheng entered his own front gate, he saw many people kneeling densely in the Outer Hall courtyard.

Most were dressed in hemp clothes and short skirts, covered with leather jackets.

Upon seeing this, he was slightly startled.

Judging by their attire, they seemed to be hunters from the West Mountain.

But Chu Xisheng was skeptical and couldn’t be certain.

He thought to himself, could it have happened so quickly?

This blockade hasn’t even lasted ten days.

According to Chu Xisheng’s estimate, the hunters of West Mountain should be able to hold out for two to three months before they would come to him seeking favor.

He gestured, summoning Xiaang Kui, who was in charge of patrolling the Tangkou today.