Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 887 - 457: Killing Someone by Borrowing a Knife_2

Chapter 887: Chapter 457: Killing Someone by Borrowing a Knife_2

"You killed him?!"

Xu Yuan’s expression stiffened for a moment, then he feigned confusion and asked,

"Can’t someone who openly attacks a government officer in the street be killed?"

"You can kill, but..."

Xu Mengxi’s tone rose slightly, but then suddenly stopped.

She pursed the corners of her lips, her gaze incomprehensible as she looked at the young man in brocade, her thoughts somewhat complicated.

According to the law, one who aids a government officer by causing the death of a criminal is not to be punished, but procedure still requires imprisonment pending trial.

And here lay the problem.

Qin Weishu was born into a Sect Noble Clan, and cases involving the life and death of Noble Clan Disciples couldn’t be judged by Dali Temple or the Ministry of Justice; they had to be handed over to Xiancheng Pavilion for adjudication, and the prison where the killer would be held was naturally that of Xiancheng Pavilion.

Given the usual practices of the officials at Xiancheng Pavilion, even if legally innocent, once inside, it would be difficult to get out, and suicide out of "fear of punishment" in prison was very possible.

But according to legal procedures, she must also bring the man back...

She bit down hard on her teeth, Xu Mengxi looked around at the black mist blocking prying eyes and, clenching her fists, she lifted her gaze and said,

"Sir, you were implicated because you tried to save me. Please do not spread this matter."

As she spoke, Xu Mengxi extended her fair palm and took the knife blade from Xu Yuan’s hand, speaking quickly and seriously,

"Qin Weishu hails from a Sect Noble Clan. Sir, you killing him requires handing over to Xiancheng Pavilion, they will not let this matter rest easily, so the person who killed Qin Weishu today is me, not you. In this way, you will only need to be detained at the Secret Investigation Department’s prison."

After finishing this long explanation, Xu Mengxi’s serious eyes suddenly blinked, then in Xu Yuan’s gaze, gradually turned to look at the blood-stained dagger in her hand.

No... No!

Why would this guy use her dagger to kill Qin Weishu?

Pursing her lips, Xu Mengxi turned back her gaze, puzzled:

"Did you... do this on purpose?"

"..."

"..."

"Heh..."

Eventually, it was Xu Yuan who smiled and broke the silence, straightened his robe, and said softly,

"Since Governor Xu is willing to take the blame, I won’t bother arguing."

"Wait."

Xu Mengxi once again grabbed Xu Yuan’s wrist, her voice softened slightly as it dropped:

"If you had the strength to take my dagger, Qin Weishu must have been seriously wounded, why then did you kill him?"

As she spoke,

she glanced at the black mist drifting around:

"And also, the residual wave that hit me earlier, you did that on purpose, right?"

As the words fell,

Xu Yuan was about to speak his prepared explanation, but saw Xu Mengxi suddenly make a move.

Without any warning, Xu Mengxi suddenly reached towards Xu Yuan’s face.

The sensation at the moment of awakening caused her heart to involuntarily speed up.

Although Xu Mengxi was not lightly wounded, her speed was still very fast, and the Qi from the Great Grandmaster abruptly exploded in one moment.

Xu Yuan, although vaguely saw what was happening, was taken by surprise and the disparity in their Cultivation levels prevented his body from reacting in time.

He could have used Step Void Slash to dodge, but he couldn’t use it in front of Xu Mengxi.

He had just leaned slightly backward when Xu Mengxi’s slender fingers had already grasped his face.

Xu Mengxi gritted her teeth, Qi surging in her hand:

"Xu Changtian, I knew you wouldn’t be so easy... ah?"

"..." Xu Mengxi.

Xu Yuan frowned, looking at this female officer who was pulling his face, his words carried a touch of strong dissatisfaction:

"Governor Xu, what... what is this?"

"..." Xu Mengxi.

"I... I... that..."

Xu Mengxi’s lips parted slightly, her cheeks gradually turning red, her sharp gaze becoming evasive: "It’s just... you... I..."

"Not letting go? It hurts."

"..."

Quickly letting go and stepping back, the ponytail tied behind Xu Mengxi’s head traced an arc in the air, and she bowed deeply toward Xu Yuan:

"Sorry... Sir... I... I was a bit out of sorts."

Xu Yuan watched the female officer’s lowered ponytail, his expression calm, but his heart was already cursing.

Damn it, almost scared to death by this woman.

Are the officer’s instincts so accurate?

Luckily, the Human Skin Mask provided by the family didn’t skimp on quality.

While thinking this, the act had to continue nonetheless.

Xu Yuan stretched his hand to rub his slightly red cheek, speaking evenly:

"It seems that the Prime Minister’s third son is that old acquaintance Governor Xu has been concerned about. But I remember he was assassinated not long ago, and Minister Xu executed many people because of it before the year’s end."

"..."

Xu Mengxi hung her head, remaining silent, the flush spreading from her cheeks to her ears.

Xu Yuan instinctively wanted to pat her shoulder to indicate not to mind but restrained the habit, turned around, and said softly,

"Governor Xu need not worry, I am not one to nitpick. I’ll take you to Qin Weishu."

With that, Xu Yuan headed towards Qin Weishu’s location.

Seeing this, Xu Mengxi sheathed her sword, quickly followed, hesitated slightly, then apologetically asked,

"Sorry... but may I ask why did you have to kill Qin Weishu since you had the strength to spare?"

"Who said I killed him?"

Xu Yuan did not look back, leading the way as he softly said,

"The Qin Family of Jiangnan is not to be trifled with. To kill him over a momentary dispute would have been too rash."

"So... Sir, did you knock him out?"

"No, I crippled his Dantian."

"..." Xu Mengxi.

Seeing Xu Mengxi fall silent, Xu Yuan turned his gaze sideways and said in a low voice,

"I didn’t want to end up like you, being counter-killed for showing mercy, so I just crippled him directly."