Dominating Martial King
Chapter 763 - 326: Reaction After the Event (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 763: Chapter 326: Reaction After the Event (Please Subscribe)

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Several days later, at the Governor’s Mansion of East State, Governor Wang Sheng looked at the East State Inspector Xiahou Yuan with a slightly troubled and irritated expression.

His gaze was impatient, and his tone was not polite.

"Lord Xiahou, what brings you to my door today?"

Upon hearing this, Xiahou Yuan managed a bitter smile, aware that his actions were indeed bothersome.

"Mr. Governor, if I had a solution at hand, I wouldn’t want to trouble you, but the issue is that we can no longer suppress this case. The people from the Vermilion Bird Hall of the Six Gates are like relentless evil spirits, pressing us at every step. If we don’t deal with this soon, I fear things will take a turn for the worse."

"The evidence against Sikong Chan’s treason is irrefutable, with both testimonies and physical proof. How could we allow them to overturn it?"

Governor Wang Sheng’s mood soured even further.

This was not only because of the incompetent Xiahou Yuan in front of him, but also due to the pressure from the Imperial Criminal Justice Department.

The case of Governor Sikong Chan of Xiushui County conspiring with local nobles had seemingly been settled, with the case files already submitted to the Ministry of Justice for closure.

However, Chu Rulai from the Imperial Criminal Justice Department brought everything back to square one, taking the files back to the ministry and claiming the case needed to be reviewed.

He glared at Xiahou Yuan, his eyes sharp as a sword: "Lord Xiahou, you’re an experienced figure in criminal law. Regarding the Xiushui County case, all the files, all the testimonies and evidence were personally overseen by you. What are you afraid of?"

Xiahou Yuan felt his throat go dry, realizing that Wang Sheng’s dissatisfaction with him had reached its limit.

He swallowed hard, his expression sincere: "Sir, the files and physical evidence are all in order, but where in this world is there a sure thing that’s absolutely foolproof? I’m afraid of others taking the investigation seriously."

"Six Gates has the backing of Chu Rulai, and they have already gathered quite a few testimonies and pieces of evidence. Moreover, according to the information I’ve received, Vermilion Bird Hall has gained an unexpected ally, the former Tower Master of the East State Martial Arts Tower, Fourth Grade Divine Mechanism Scholar, Wang Chaoyang."

"Wang Chaoyang?" Governor Wang Sheng was slightly startled, his gaze becoming more solemn.

The Martial Arts Tower serves as the eyes and ears of the court, monitoring the martial arts community throughout the land, with a large network of spies and information channels.

As the former head of East State Martial Arts Tower, Wang Chaoyang surely possessed a lot of intelligence and evidence regarding the rebellion case in Xiushui.

So, this matter can’t really be blamed on Xiahou Yuan.

"Just seven days ago, this man was invited by Chu Rulai to Chu Mansion for a meeting."

Xiahou Yuan sighed: "In addition, Vermilion Bird Hall has recruited many surviving noble sons of Xiushui County and some unruly local officials to cooperate. The evidence they currently hold isn’t sufficient to overturn the case yet, but it’s enough to challenge us in court."

Governor Wang Sheng understood the implication.

Once they start this fight, things would get messy.

After all, the truth can’t be faked, and fakes can’t become the truth.

Even if they managed to suppress the case by luck, it would still cause a lot of trouble.

Wang Sheng’s headache intensified.

Originally, he had not expected the case of Xiushui County to get tangled with the Western Capital Chu Family.

Who would have thought that Chu Xisheng and the legitimate daughter of the Chu family, Chu Ming, would both become "Vengeance Candidates" of the Formless Divine Sect, causing the Left Assistant Minister of Criminal Justice, Chu Rulai, to interfere with the case.

His annoyance grew: "This Chu Rulai, usually relying on the Emperor’s favor to act recklessly, now even dares to bully us. Does he wish to push the Iron Banner Gang to rebellion?"

The case in Xiushui County was not something he wanted to handle in this manner.

At the time, the Iron Banner Gang was in full force, affecting several counties, and behind them stood the Formless Divine Sect.

Was he supposed to let the situation escalate beyond control by not blaming Sikong Chan and the others?

The key issue was that Sikong Chan himself had not been upright, making him susceptible to accusations of framing and setting up traps, leading to their inability to stand firm before Qingxuzi, and forcing them to yield.

Therefore, Wang Sheng held extreme resentment towards Chu Rulai, who surely understood the reason behind these events yet still forcefully interfered, intending to reverse the case for the scholars and gentlemen of Xiushui County.

This was breaking the rules and was tantamount to making enemies with the entire officialdom of East State!

Wang Sheng couldn’t help but associate this with the increasingly intense power struggles among the princes in the capital.

Chu Rulai’s willingness to risk such a significant political misstep wasn’t just for the feud over the "Blood Vengeance Saint" title between Chu Ming and Chu Xisheng.

Wang Sheng sensed the scent of a factional struggle, with Chu Rulai regarding him, the Governor of East State, as a political opponent to be attacked!

"Lord Xiahou, you may go back for now."

A cold and severe look appeared in Governor Wang Sheng’s eyes: "I will think of a solution to this matter. They want to overturn the verdict, but it won’t be that easy—"

Since this issue involved a factional struggle, he could no longer just sit by; maneuvers that were once off the table now had to be employed.

Upon hearing this, Xiahou Yuan felt a sense of relief. However, just as he was preparing to rise and take his leave, he noticed a young man hurrying in.

It was the advisory officer to the Governor’s Mansion, one of Wang Sheng’s most valued staff members.

After entering, the young man handed several dispatches to Wang Sheng.

"Mr. Governor, this is urgent news from the Northern territories. That young Flag Leader of the Iron Banner Gang is truly remarkable. In just two months in the Northern lands, he has accomplished such great deeds and stirred up the world."

"The Flag Leader of the Iron Banner Gang?"

Chu Xisheng, the Flag Leader of the Iron Banner Gang, was certainly a formidable figure.

Governor Wang Sheng had previously reviewed the latest edition of the "Heavenly Mechanism Martial Arts Manual."

This man was now ranked twenty-ninth on the Qingyun General List, the chief of Shenxiu’s Ten Outstanding Sabers, and had entered the ranks of the Super Heavenly Pillar.

It was said that the Formless Divine Sect valued Chu Xisheng far more than Chu Ming.