Bao Lian stepped forward to see the guest off.
Ye Xungao, who felt like he had been slapped in the face, suddenly stood up. As the retainer of Lord Tian Mao, he had never been humiliated like this in front of outsiders. He did not hold back and said with a dark face, "Niu Youde, I came to you with sincerity. I hope we can talk things out. Don't refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit. It will be too late to regret it then!"
"Scram!" Miao Yi spat out the same word again. His tone was laced with killing intent as he issued an ultimatum. If he didn't scram now, he wouldn't be so polite anymore.
"Hmph!" Ye Xungao snorted coldly, swung his sleeves and left.
On the other hand, Miao Yi was also burning with rage. If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't act recklessly because of the other party's background, he would have killed him right there and then.
When he got up and made his way to the back of the hall, he was surprised to see Yun Zhiqiu looking at him worriedly. Clearly, she had overheard the conversation that had just taken place.
This wasn't the place for her to talk, so she followed Miao Yi back to the Blessed Paradise. After sitting down in the pavilion, she asked, "What happened? Why did the higher-ups send people to investigate you? "
"What else could it be? It's just that someone is eyeing the position of a Commander under me …" Miao Yi explained what had happened.
"You …" Yun Zhiqiu didn't know what to say. She didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Since you aren't willing to help him with this matter, why did you accept his gift?"
Miao Yi said, "It's not important whether I accept their items or not. What's important is that even a bunch of shopkeepers dare to come here and threaten me. If I lower my head, how am I going to continue being the Great Commander of this Celestial Avenue in the future? Don't tell me that I, the Great Commander, have to be manipulated by a group of shopkeepers? "
Yun Zhiqiu sighed and said, "What's the point of fighting over this? You won't get any benefits and will only attract a lot of trouble. Why don't you think about it from another point of view? If you have some juniors under your command, it will be more convenient for you to do a lot of things. It wasn't a big deal to ask Fu Qing and the others to temporarily give up their positions as commanders. Taking a step back was a big deal. When they rose up, would they still be afraid that there wouldn't be a good position for them? Just explain it to Fu Qing and the rest, they will understand! "
He poured Miao Yi another cup of tea and said, "Niu Er. To put it bluntly, I'll still say the same thing. Your adaptability isn't bad, but you lack strategy. You always do things without thinking about the long term. Now that you've offended a group of people with powerful backgrounds, there will be people who will come looking for trouble in the future. What will you do? "
Her words were indeed unpleasant to the ears. Miao Yi's expression sank. With a wave of his hand, he said, "Only people like Yang Qing would have such foresight. I don't have that ability, so you don't have to worry about this matter. I have my own ways to deal with it!"
Pa! Yun Zhiqiu slammed the teacup in his hand onto the table. "Why are you giving me that look? I'm saying this for your own good! "
Miao Yi had a belly full of anger. He spread his hands and said in a slightly harsh tone, "Then what do you want me to do? You want me to ask Ye Xungao to come back, apologize, lower my head, and show that I'm willing to listen to them? I'm telling you, it's impossible. There are some things that I can compromise on, but I will never allow anyone to offend their superiors! "
Yun Zhiqiu was so angry that he stood up and glared at Miao Yi. But it was too late to say anything now. Miao Yi had already done what he had done. If he were to lower his head to Ye Xungao now, he would only be asking to be humiliated.
After being scolded by Miao Yi, she was also angry. She turned around and left.
Miao Yi was taken aback as he took a sip of tea. He shouted, "Where are you going?"
"I'm going to see which family's man is the best. If you get killed, I can take your concubines and remarry! "Yun Zhiqiu waved her hand with her back facing Miao Yi.
"..." Miao Yi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He knew that she was just speaking out of anger.
After receiving the complaint, the investigation team also arrived a few days later. There were more than thirty people in total. It was a formidable lineup. Just as the winds in the Heavenly Court were about to change, Marquis Tianyuan's move was a show of his seriousness.
As soon as the team arrived, Ding Gui, who was leading the team, immediately came to the City Guard Palace to pay his respects to the Marquis' Madam. Even if they weren't investigating a case in the Marquis' Madam's territory, her status was still there.
The garden behind the City Guard Palace was where Madam Biyue often visited. Ding Gui stood with his hands behind his back.
Soon, Madam Biyue arrived, accompanied by Second Housekeeper Lan Xiang and two handmaidens, carrying the pink fox.
"Ding Gui greets Madam!" Ding Gui lowered his head and cupped his fists.
"Rise!" Madam Biyue acknowledged and sat down. She asked with a smile, "Ding Gui, why did you come all the way here?"
'Aren't you just pretending to be ignorant?! ' Ding Gui muttered to himself. He didn't believe that Madam Biyue didn't know.
Of course, he still politely recounted the incident in detail.
"There's such a thing?!" Madam Biyue exclaimed, "That's impossible! I know Commander Niu's character. He wouldn't do something like this. Is there some kind of misunderstanding? "
Ding Gui smiled apologetically. "Since someone has complained, and the Marquis has given the order, it's good to investigate. If there's nothing wrong, we can clear his name."
"That makes sense!" Madam Biyue nodded and said, "I think there's nothing wrong. Let's not make the matter bigger in case it spreads out. This Commander Niu is supposed to live in the front palace of the City Guard Palace. However, men and women should not touch each other. I am also living here. In order to avoid arousing suspicion, he has been living in the Eastern District Commander's Mansion … If there's nothing else, don't go to the Eastern District Commander's Mansion. Go and find out the testimonies of those merchants who complained first before investigating Niu Youde. I will call Niu Youde over. What do you think? "
What else can I say if you say it like this? Ding Gui was speechless. This Marquis Madam's attitude was obviously biased towards her subordinates! He immediately laughed dryly and said, "Yes! We will do as Madam says. "
"What do you mean by doing as I say? You can investigate however you want. I won't interfere in this matter. Just leave it as it is! "Madam Biyue stood up and left after finishing her words.
Ding Gui cupped his hands and sent her off respectfully …
Thus, the investigators quickly went to investigate the merchants who complained. They were busy for a few days, but they couldn't even enter the main target's door.
However, this matter couldn't be hidden even if they wanted to. Under the influence of some people, the news of the Heaven Avenue Commander being investigated for bribery spread like wildfire throughout the city. Suddenly, all kinds of rumors started to spread. Many people were watching, waiting for Miao Yi's fate.
Even many of Miao Yi's Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals sighed. It was so difficult for someone without any influence or background to sit firmly in the position of Heaven Avenue Commander. Commander Niu was probably doomed.
When the rumors reached the Ouyang sisters' ears, they were extremely worried and went to see Yun Zhiqiu several times.
Meanwhile, Miao Yi hid in the Eastern District Commander's Mansion and refused to leave. He refused to see anyone.
The worried Murong Xinghua and Xu Tangran asked to see him several times, but were rejected every time.
Huang Fujun? Y visited him several times, but was also rejected.
Several days later, Miao Yi was summoned by the City Guard Palace. Only then did he put on his heavy armor and put on the purple armor that the Heavenly Court had bestowed upon him. He purposely groomed himself a little, then walked out of the door in a majestic manner and entered the City Guard Palace.
As soon as he entered the palace, Miao Yi immediately saw Ye Xungao staring at him with a sneer, as well as a group of other shopkeepers who seemed to be watching him make a fool of himself.
Miao Yi coldly glanced at the group and memorized their numbers. Dressed in purple armor, he proudly strode into the harem.
In the back garden where Madam Biyue often received guests, the owner of the house sat in a pavilion, hugging a pink fox in her arms. In one hand, she was reading the testimony of Ding Gui and the others.
Ding Gui stood at the side with a few of his subordinates. He glanced at the person who walked in with great strides. Although he had never met him before, he could already guess who it was. He secretly praised him, 'Full of heroic spirit. As expected of the person who took first place in the examination. He does have some style!'
As Miao Yi strode out of the pavilion, he stopped and clasped his fists together. "Heaven Origin Planet's Heaven Street's Great Commander, Niu Youde, pays his respects to the Commander!"
Madam Biyue raised her eyes to take a look, then raised her gaze again. She took another look at Miao Yi and was stunned for a moment. This was the first time she saw Miao Yi dressed up. He was truly full of heroic spirit and the aura of a Great Commander!
Even the fox in her arms raised its head and blinked at him.
"Ahem!" Madam Biyue coughed dryly and said, "No need for formalities! Great Commander, someone is accusing you of extorting and demanding bribes from the major shops. Come and see for yourself! "
"Yes!" Miao Yi immediately strode into the pavilion and received the jade disk with both hands. He invoked his transcendence energy to examine it. As he browsed through the testimonies, he also memorized the names of the shops. There were a total of sixteen shops!
Ding Gui was speechless. How could the witness' testimony be read by the suspect in advance? How would they be able to interrogate him later? But Madam Biyue insisted on doing so. What else could he do?
After looking through it, Miao Yi placed the jade disk on the table with both hands and said in a deep voice, "This is purely a false accusation. There is absolutely no such thing!"
Madam Biyue then said to Ding Gui, "Didn't you want to confront the shopkeepers? Call the shopkeepers in. I will just take a look here and not say anything. "
"Yes!" Ding Gui answered. After keeping the jade disk on the table, he immediately gestured to his subordinates beside him with his head slightly.
Soon, all sixteen shopkeepers, including Ye Xungao, came in. They stood in a group and saluted in unison, "Your humble servant pays his respects to the Commander and Inspector Ding!"
Madam Biyue smiled and waved her hand, "No need for formalities! Ding Gui, you may begin. "
Ding Gui nodded, then stared at Miao Yi with the jade disk in his hand and asked, "Great Commander Niu! The shops under your jurisdiction are accusing you of forcing the major shops to bribe you after you were promoted. Is this true? "
Miao Yi calmly said, "There is absolutely no such thing. This is purely a false accusation!"
He was really being wrongly accused. Although he accepted the gifts, he definitely did not force the major shops to bribe him.
Ding Gui looked at the contents of the jade disk, then tilted his head to look at the shopkeepers outside the pavilion, "Shopkeeper Huang Lixing, Great Commander Niu does not admit to this. What do you have to say for yourself?"
A fat old man dressed in yellow stood up and cupped his fists, "Lord Inspector, Great Commander Niu is denying …"
Before he could finish, Miao Yi had already cut him off with a shout, "Old thief! Don't you dare make irresponsible accusations. If you want to frame me, then show me the evidence. How can I allow you to slander me so wantonly! "
He had already seen the testimony in advance and knew that these people did not have any evidence. Moreover, he had already hidden the things that were given to him, so they could not be used as evidence. Naturally, he was full of confidence.
Ding Gui swept a cold glance over and cursed in his heart, 'Are you the one interrogating or am I?
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