Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 891 - 558: Process_3

Chapter 891: Chapter 558: Process_3

The treatment for the second visit to the palace was especially cordial compared to the first.

Last time he was here, Xu Yuan was directly taken by Xu Mengxi to that cold and damp prison reserved for severe punishments, but this time Xu Yuan was led by Xu Mengxi to the official residence of the Secret Investigation Department in Yamen.

Following behind Xu Mengxi, and after watching her swinging ponytail for a while, Xu Yuan shifted his gaze to the side.

The architecture of the Secret Investigation Yamen was imposing and solemn. In the open-air corridors, officials of the Secret Investigation Department in various ranks of official attire were busy coming and going, exuding a vibrant and serious atmosphere.

Most of the Secret Investigation Department’s officials bowed and greeted Xu Mengxi when they saw her, but there was more or less a trace of disdain in their eyes.

Apparently, Xu Mengxi was not well-liked within the Secret Investigation Department.

But thinking about it, it was not surprising, considering her personality being in the bureaucracy.

Personally sending her superior and benefactor to prison, though legally sound, was against common sentiment.

Moreover, Xu Mengxi probably meddled with the extra perks of these Secret Investigation Department officials to some extent.

Being law enforcement on the front lines, the Secret Investigation Department officers could often gain substantial benefits.

By her nature, it was likely she restricted some of these perks.

It’s not like they were clerks; they risked their lives for the Imperial Court, and receiving some extra perks was an unspoken rule.

While pondering, Xu Yuan noticed Xu Mengxi stopped walking.

He halted as well and looked up to see a man in his thirties standing in front of Xu Mengxi.

Tall and sturdily built with a square face, thick eyebrows, and tiger-like eyes, he exuded an upright aura, but a fierce scar across half of his face added a bandit-like fierceness to his demeanor.

His Qi was profound and enduring, no doubt a Primordial.

What caught Xu Yuan’s attention was,

The way other officials looked at this imposing man was quite similar to how they looked at Xu Mengxi.

As if they were looking at a plague deity.

Xu Mengxi stood facing the robust man, but no sound was heard, probably communicating through voice transmission.

Xu Yuan stood quietly to the side, not using Celestial Fates Divine Soul to eavesdrop, as there were experts in the Secret Investigation Department, and being discovered could lead to losses.

However, from their expressions, Xu Yuan could discern some clues.

Although the robust man appeared stern, there was softness in his eyes.

Upon seeing the man, Xu Mengxi’s pretty face consistently bore a gentle smile.

Seemed like they were banding together for warmth.

While musing silently, Xu Mengxi suddenly turned around and said:

"Young Master, I’ll leave your matter in the hands of Big Brother Huang for now, I am off to interrogate the Qin Family’s second young master in the punitive cell."

Xu Yuan was momentarily taken aback, glancing at the sternly upright Primordial, only to see him staring intensively at him as he voice transmitted:

"Governor Xu, didn’t you say it was just a procedural matter earlier? I don’t want to be deeply involved."

Xu Mengxi seemed to notice Xu Yuan’s concern and softly said:

"Do not worry, young master, I have explained everything to Big Brother Huang. He won’t make things difficult for you."

Hearing this, Xu Yuan no longer spoke and just nodded.

Seeing this, Xu Mengxi smiled faintly, said something to the robust man via voice transmission, bowed to Xu Yuan, and quickly turned to leave.

It seemed this woman really trusted this imposing man.

In a moment, only Xu Yuan and the robust man were left in the corridor.

As they exchanged glances,

Suddenly, the robust man’s voice rang out in Xu Yuan’s ear:

"Young Master, please come with me."