Dominating Martial King
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527: Chapter 265: Feng Shui (Please Subscribe)_4 527: Chapter 265: Feng Shui (Please Subscribe)_4 At that moment, upon hearing Wan Qi Luohou’s words, her mood turned even colder.

She too had a role in the conspiracy of Sikong Chan colluding with Princess Li.

Qianqian had also used her right to directly send secret memorials to report to the emperor.

As an official, she was extremely upright and did not fabricate allegations about Sikong Chan’s involvement with Princess Li.

Rather, she detailed in the memorial how Sikong Chan had privately transferred troops of the Inner Mansion Army, colluded with the Xiushui gentry to treat the local army like servants, excessively collected funds and grain locally, hoarded military supplies, and shielded wanted felons amongst other things.

She herself didn’t know what she was thinking, why she thought to submit that memorial?

It made the case of Sikong Chan’s conspiracy seem even more irrefutable.

But Qianqian believed she acted honorably and sat upright, sticking to the rules in all her actions.

She immediately clenched her fist and responded in a stiff voice, “Lord Wanhu, every single matter recorded in my memorial did occur, there has been no fabrication or exaggeration, how could it be considered framing?”

After Qianqian said this, she noticed that Cao Xuan from the Xiushui County Thousand Household of Police Pool of Blood was also present.

After hearing Qianqian’s words, his expression actually relaxed, and he showed a look of appreciation towards Qianqian.

Qianqian understood then.

Wan Qi Luohou had no evidence; his earlier speech was just a bluff, a baseless threat.

But Qianqian didn’t look kindly upon Cao Xuan.

She questioned herself for no involved in framing Sikong Chan, yet Cao Xuan was deeply involved, violating national laws, and was a key figure in framing Sikong Chan.

She originally thought this Earth Court household manager was capable and could judge the situation well, being somewhat loyal to the court, and willing to bear hardships.

But now, it seemed he could indeed judge situations, but his ‘loyalty’ to the court was limited.

“Is it really so?”

Wan Qi Luohou let out a cold laugh, clearly unwilling to believe.

However, he did not pursue the matter further and instead threw two silver tokens to both Qianqian and Cao Xuan.

“Regardless, you handled this matter thoroughly and properly; even Eunuch Mu from the Inner Court, who fears the Formless Divine Sect, didn’t dare to find faults.

Thus, the court still recognizes your merits in exposing the rebels, and this is the ‘Merit Token’ issued by the Cabinet Minister himself.

Take it.”

Qianqian accepted the silver token and noticed the word ‘Cooperation’ engraved on it.

The so-called ‘Merit Token’ is a token awarded by the court to those with merits, which can be redeemed for money, grain, secret medicine, cultivation techniques, magic artifacts, and even directly for official positions.

The ‘Merit Token’ is divided into three classes, the highest being “Miracle”, the second “Top Contribution”, and the third called “Cooperation.” (Modeled after the Ming dynasty)

Qianqian couldn’t help but feel a sense of surrealism.

She had accomplished nothing in the past few months but unexpectedly ended up with a ‘Cooperation’ merit.

Cao Xuan was also overjoyed, feeling a huge relief.

In recent months, he had faced many setbacks, causing significant losses to the Xiushui County Thousand Households.

Cao Xuan originally thought his position was at risk and that he would be demoted to another post in a few months, but now, with the credit of exposing the traitors, there was hope to preserve his position.

At that moment, Wan Qi Luohou asked in a steady voice again, “I have come here this time still for the matter of the Rebellious God Flag and the Red Dragon Clan.

Have you found any valuable clues yet?”

Upon hearing this, both Cao Xuan and Qianqian thought as expected, and looking at each other, found themselves at a loss for words.

“So you mean to say you’ve been busy for several months and ended up with nothing?”

Wan Qi Luohou’s face turned as dark as iron: “Then what about Princess Li’s rebel party?

There have been traces found in Xiushui County of ‘Yang Yan Divine Eye’ Xu Ridong, and massive use of Corpse Dissolving Water produced from Rumeng Manor, have you found out anything about that?

How can you be so incompetent?”

Upon hearing this, Cao Xuan replied without expression, “My lord, as far as I know, these matters are all related to Governor Sikong Chan.

It was with his secret support that Xu Ridong could snatch the flag of the Rebellious God Flag that night.

However, since Sikong Chan has passed away, the details can no longer be verified.”

He knew that Sikong Chan actually had nothing to do with Rumeng Manor.

But regardless, this matter needed to be pinned on Sikong Chan.

Cao Xuan would continue to investigate thoroughly afterwards, but he could never let Wan Qi Luohou label him as ‘incompetent.’

Wan Qi Luohou looked at Cao Xuan without speaking, but the coldness in his gaze became more and more solid, as sharp as a knife.

If Cao Xuan was not part of the Earth Court, not his own direct subordinate, he would have slapped him right then.

Cao Xuan’s scalp tingled, and beads of cold sweat dripped from his forehead, but he could only stand there rigidly under Wan Qi Luohou’s gaze.

However, Qianqian secretly sighed, her expression turning ashen: “Subordinate indeed has achieved nothing so far.

To my knowledge, there are no leads on the Rebellious God Flag within the Iron Banner Gang, but there are indeed several high-level masters from the Red Dragon Lineage lurking within.

However, Chu Xisheng knows little about them and has never directly interacted; their relationship is more of mutual use.

Subordinate has yet to clearly identify their identities.

This is my negligence, and I am willing plead guilty to Lord Wanhu!”

From Qianqian’s past experience, she was certain to be recalled to the Capital City for accountability.

As for the matters in Xiushui County, the Police Pool of Blood from Heavenly Court would also appoint someone more capable.

Yet Wan Qi Luohou dismissively waved his hand, his voice containing a hint of helplessness: “Enough!

You, Households Commander Ji, are the most beloved junior sister of the Capital Commander; how dare I punish you?

Besides, the situation has changed now.

Chu Xisheng not only is involved with the Rebellious God Flag and the Red Dragon Lineage, but his power also dominates two counties and he has become a ‘Blood Vengeance Candidate’ for the Formless Divine Sect.

This person will not only be an important figure in the Formless Divine Sect in the future but may also influence the overall situation of the world.”