Chapter 426

Dismiss the attendants … Upon hearing this, Nangong Qianrou raised an eyebrow and looked at Xu Qi 'an with hostility.

As a Jinluo, he was actually dismissed by a mere gong.

Wei Yuan's expression changed slightly and nodded lightly. "The two of you leave first. Yang Yan, you two supervise each other. Do not eavesdrop."

Nangong Qianrou looked deeply at Xu Qi 'an.

This little gong had only joined the night watchmen for a few days, but he was frequently summoned by his foster father. In order to talk to him, his foster father even sent him and Yang Yan away.

This made Nangong Qianrou very unhappy.

I came first.

The two Jinluo left the Loft of Noble Spirit. Nangong Qianrou, whose looks were not inferior to Xu Erlang, sneered. "The great Jinluo was actually overtaken by his subordinate's gong. He obviously doesn't respect you."

Yang Yan was silent.

Nangong Qianrou said unhappily, "I'm trying to sow discord. You should give me some face."

Yang Yan's statue-like face remained expressionless. He said lightly, "You know his aptitude. You know that Duke Wei wants to groom him. "

"But it's a fact that he doesn't respect you."

"You think I care?" Yang Yan asked in return.

Nangong Qianrou rolled his eyes, charming and affectionate. He said unhappily, "Yes, yes, yes. He's your soldier after all. The kinship is still there."

Yang Yan nodded.

Nangong Qianrou turned around and left. She smiled sinisterly and said, "How boring. Find my toys and have fun."

He walked towards the dungeon.

…

Loft of Noble Spirit, seventh floor, tea room.

Xu Qi 'an said, "I have a report on Count Pingyuan's case."

Wei Yuan said in a low voice, "Heaven & Earth Society?"

This was easy to deduce. If Xu Qi 'an only had a clue about Count Pingyuan's case, he could have reported it to Silver Gong or even Jinluo instead of reporting directly to him.

They had a tacit understanding about Heaven & Earth Society.

Xu Qi 'an said, "The one who killed Count Pingyuan was Number Six of Heaven & Earth Society."

Wei Yuan was silent for a moment, "What's the reason?"

"One of Number Six's disciples was kidnapped by the Ivory Organization, and it was unknown whether he was dead or alive. He followed the clues and found Count Pingyuan …" Xu Qi 'an told him how he had helped Number Six escape from the Imperial Astronomer's detection in full detail.

He only hid the inside story of how the Confucian Scholar gave him and said that it was his cousin, Xu Xu Xinnian.



Bang! Wei Yuan flicked his sleeves and the teacup fell to the ground. His expression was no longer gentle. His eyes were as sharp as a knife.

"Xu Qi 'an, release a criminal without permission. You will face the same punishment." Wei Yuan shouted.

Xu Qi 'an felt a strong pressure on his face, and he had the illusion that he was facing a storm.

"I know I've sinned!" Xu Qi 'an pleaded guilty on the spot. He said loudly, "I know I've sinned deeply and lived in fear for a day and a night. I couldn't escape the condemnation of my conscience. That's why I chose to confess to Duke Wei. It's up to Duke Wei to decide whether to kill or exile me. But my conscience isn't against that damned Count Pingyuan. It's because I'm ashamed of Duke Wei's trust and nurturing … "

Wei Yuan's face was expressionless as if it was covered in frost.

"I was chatting with my colleagues today. I learned that Duke Wei was reprimanded by His Majesty and that the court officials seized the opportunity to attack him …" Xu Qi 'an said with sincerity. "I also thought about how Duke Wei has treated me …"

Wei Yuan's expression softened a little. He interrupted him lightly, "It's too much to say that. Just tell me the reason."

… No, boss, why don't you speak according to the rules? Are you still in the bureaucracy? Xu Qi 'an's face stiffened.

He paused for a moment and reorganized his words. "Count Pingyuan secretly nurtured a spy organization. They trafficked people in the capital and reaped huge profits. They abducted children and women, sold them to brothels, sold them to illegal workshops, and trained them to be thieves. They even cut off their limbs and wrapped them in black dog skins … "

He repeated Number Six's explanation. He did not conceal his hatred for Uncle Ping Yuanbo at all.

Wei Yuan lowered his eyes and listened patiently. He seemed to be deep in thought.

When Xu Qi 'an finished, he said calmly, "Pour some tea."

This detail meant that Wei Yuan had "forgiven" him.

Xu Qi 'an immediately poured tea for him, just like how he served a leader in the police station in his previous life.

Wei Yuan took a sip of tea. After a few seconds of silence, he shook his head and said, "How much do you know about the Heaven & Earth Society? How much do you know about the Earth Sect's Jinlian?

"According to the yamen's investigation, Count Pingyuan indeed nurtured a spy organization. But did Number Six really do it for the so-called junior brother?

"Perhaps Count Pingyuan is involved in other matters. Perhaps the spy organization did something that caused him to be killed. Have you thought about these things?

"During the period of investigation in the capital, demons will run amok. In four days, His Majesty will worship his ancestors. Nothing can be taken lightly. "

'He's teaching me how to do things and analyzing for me. He really wants to groom me …' Xu Qi 'an was moved. He had a good impression of this eunuch.

'He treats me like a subordinate, but I want to call him father. I'm so despicable …'

"Duke Wei is right." Xu Qi 'an bowed his head.

Wei Yuan hummed in agreement. "No matter what, you've done well. You can go now. I'll send someone to investigate this matter. You'll continue to lurk in the Heaven & Earth Society. Your short-term goal is to find Number One. "

"I'll do my best," Xu Qi 'an said loudly.

Xu Qi 'an exhaled as he left the Grand Spirit Pavilion. He knew that he had made the right bet this time. He had won Wei Yuan's trust.

If he wanted a stable position and wanted to climb up, he had to learn to stand in line and hug someone's thigh.

It was the same no matter which era it was, including Xu Qi 'an's previous life.

For a long time to come, he had to keep increasing Wei Yuan's favorability and win his trust.

This time, Xu Qi 'an had come up with a plan to meet Wei Yuan honestly. He was not acting rashly.

First of all, the night watchman's yamen was disdainful of people like Count Pingyuan. They weren't very active in investigating cases and didn't have a pressing desire for "revenge."

Secondly, he had gained a certain amount of influence within the Heaven & Earth Society. Number Two and Number Four approved of him.

Wei Yuan wouldn't give up his attention to the Heaven & Earth Society and give up on this clever little cutie just because of such a small matter.

Finally, what Wei Yuan said was also what Xu Qi 'an thought.

He didn't have a hundred percent trust in Number Six and the Heaven & Earth Society. The only one who could deal with Old Silver Dollar was Old Silver Dollar.

So when he encountered a problem, it was the right choice to look for Wei Yuan.

Of course, a mature snitch had to have other tricks up his sleeve.

Xu Qi 'an went to a secluded corner, took out a small jade mirror and entered a message:

"Number Six, I've received news that the night watchman has a clue of unknown origin. It might be harmful to you. You must be prepared to leave in time."

There was no delay in the Earth Book's communication. It had an inexplicable connection with its owner, but the owner would notice when the message was transmitted.

The Earth Book was a complete entity, so the inability to communicate privately was its biggest drawback. Xu Qi 'an lamented more than once.

In the backyard of the Hall of Recuperation, Number Six was meditating after healing Black Dog. Suddenly, he felt something and took out the Earth Book fragment.

Number Three's message appeared on the mirror, causing Number Six's squarish face to change.

The night watchman moved so quickly?

In just one day, he found a clue that could threaten me, forcing Number Three to warn me?

Wait a minute, how did Number Three know about this?

Just as he started to wonder, he saw Number One, who was always peeking at him, take the initiative to speak:

[One: Number Three, how did you find out about the night watchman's insider information?]

Number One was very concerned about this. As expected, as long as it was related to the higher-ups of the capital, he or she would be especially concerned.

Xu Qi 'an did not answer immediately. Instead, he thought about it for a while, then used his finger as a pen to enter the message:

[Three: What do you think?]

He knew that the other Earth Book fragment holders were peeking at him, silently absorbing the message. Xu Qi 'an had to give a reasonable and explosive explanation to enhance his public image.

To enhance his image.

[Three: The fight for the Confucian orthodoxy has lasted for more than two hundred years. Our academy cannot just sit and wait.]

What does this mean … Yunlu Academy has planted a spy in the night watchman's office? That's what Number Three meant, right? This is a very obvious hint.

For a moment, the Earth Book fragment holders were excited.

What a fool.

Number One did not say anything. It was eerily silent, making it impossible to guess his or her true thoughts.

Xu Qi 'an decided to test it: [Number One, you can try to find out.]

This was both a provocation and a test.

If Number One responded, or did so in secret, then Xu Qi 'an would be able to reverse engineer his or her identity.

The night watchman was a yamen directly under the imperial family, and Wei Yuan's word was law.

Ordinary forces would not be able to insert themselves. Even if there was a spy, it would not be from the middle or upper levels.

And those at the lower levels did not have the resources or ability to investigate the spy.

Number One was a smart person, so he ignored Xu Qi 'an's provocation.

Seeing that no one spoke for a while, Number Six entered the message: [Six: I will be extra careful these few days. Number Three, I owe you another favor.]

[Three: Your Excellency is chivalrous and righteous. You are a role model for us.]

[Six: Benefactor is very kind.]

Number Six replied as a monk, which meant that he had a strong sense of approval for Xu Qi 'an.

Xu Qi 'an put away the mirror in satisfaction. He thought to himself,' Don't be grateful too early. I will have to return the favor sooner or later. '

'Not only did I deepen Wei Yuan's trust in me, but I also did Number Six a huge favor. I also left an image of a helpful person in the hearts of the Heaven & Earth Society.

'Yes, Number One seems to be more and more interested in me. If I'm really from the upper levels of the imperial court, I will definitely investigate in Yunlu Academy … He or she won't be able to find anything. Hehe, let's take a step back. Even if they really find out that Number Three might be Xu Qi' an, I can still push Erlang to take the blame.

'Erlang and I are different. After all, I'm from the imperial court. If Number One finds out who I really am, I will be very passive. Erlang is the son of Yunlu Academy, so he has more confidence than me. Plus, I don't have any grudges with Number One, so it's not a big problem. '

'Farewell, big brother loves you so much. It's only right for you to repay big brother a little.'

Returning to the side hall of Spring Breeze Hall, Song Tingfeng smiled and teased Xu Qi 'an for being a freeloader.

Zhu Guangxiao nodded in agreement.

Xu Qi 'an thought for a while and said seriously, "Today, I went to the document warehouse and found a huge secret. I'm still trembling with fear."

Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao were shocked. "What secret?"

Xu Qi 'an said, "Call me daddy, and I will tell you."

Song Tingfeng hesitated and said, "Daddy."

Xu Qi 'an stared at him with a serious expression. "The secret is that you are not my biological son."

"Damn it, beat him up!"

While the three of them were fooling around, a silver gong and two bronze gongs came in through the door. They looked unfamiliar and didn't know each other.

"Xu Qi 'an, come out with us." The silver gong smiled and waved his hand.

Xu Qi 'an and his two colleagues looked at each other and followed in a daze.

The unfamiliar silver gong led him into Spring Breeze Hall. He coughed at Li Yuchun, who was reading files in front of a desk.

"Lord Li, I'll take this bronze gong under you. From now on, he will work under me. Let's make a deal."

Li Yuchun was furious when he heard this.