"Mother, don't worry. I'll deal with this matter. "
Wang Chong grasped his mother's hands tightly. What Censor Fu? Others might be afraid of him, but he was fearful. After experiencing so many storms, how could he be afraid of a censor's impeachment?
Wang Chong knew a little about this Fu He. He didn't get along with Big Uncle Wang Genzheng, and his grandfather, Duke Jiu, was highly respected in the Tang dynasty. However, Fu He seemed to dislike it and often tried to find fault with him.
On top of that, of all the censors, he was the closest to Duke of Su. Otherwise, Su Bai wouldn't have been so bold as to invite him over.
"Censor Fu, you sure have nothing better to do. Censors supervise the officials and maintain order, when did it become a business to supervise ordinary people? Our Wang Clan's salary isn't enough to accumulate a few thousand gold taels, but even if the Wang Clan can't, can't I? "
Wang Chong knew of his background, so he didn't bother to be polite with him.
Hearing Wang Chong's words, everyone was shocked. Before the censor, everyone had to tread carefully. If they could avoid speaking, they would do so. The more they spoke, the more mistakes they would make, and the less they spoke, the less mistakes they would make. Yet, Wang Chong actually dared to talk back to the censor.
"Gongzi, don't speak too much."
"Censors aren't joking."
Shen Hai and Meng Long lowered their heads and tugged on Wang Chong's sleeves. The two of them were uncouth men in the military, but after living in the capital for a few years, they understood that there were some people they couldn't afford to offend.
"Wang gongzi, you're saying that you earned all this money?"
Censor Fu's eyes narrowed, and for the first time, he assessed Wang Chong seriously.
"That's right!"
Wang Chong replied without any hesitation. It seemed like Su Bai was really looking at the wrong place to try and grasp his confidence through Censor Fu. Through the Hyderabad ore, Wang Chong slowly forged swords and sabers to earn money. These were all well-documented, and even if the censor were to investigate him, he wouldn't be able to do anything.
"Hahaha, what a joke. Wang Chong, you think you can do that?"
Before Censor Fu could speak, Su Bai burst into laughter.
He did not believe that Wang Chong had such an ability. Such a ridiculous excuse was simply treating others as fools. If he, Wang Chong, was so capable, the Wang Clan would have been rich and powerful long ago. How could they still talk about being honest?
What was incorruptible? Only those who have no money are incorruptible!
In front of the censor, Wang Chong dared to spout nonsense.
"Wang gongzi, it's best if you speak the truth. This is no small matter. "
Censor Fu also spoke slowly, his voice revealing a stern tone. Wang Chong actually dared to spout nonsense in front of him, which made him very uncomfortable.
This was a challenge to the authority of the imperial censors!
"Hmph, believe it or not, it's up to you. I said I earned it, so I earned it. Do I still need to lie? Although the power of the imperial censor was great, it did not seem to be to this extent. Do I report to you how I earn money? "
Wang Chong said coldly.
"Impudent!"
Hearing Wang Chong's words, Fu He flew into a rage.
"Madam Wang, how did you bring up your child? The censor represents the emperor. There is a problem with the Wang Clan, and the source of their wealth is unknown. Are you saying that we can't even investigate it? Is the Wang Clan so prestigious that they dare to look down on the emperor? "
Fu He glared at Madam Wang, Zhao Shu Hua, with an incomparably cold gaze.
Hearing Censor Fu's words, Madam Wang's face paled. Looking down on the emperor wasn't a small crime!
"Chong-er, don't speak anymore."
Madam Wang hurriedly pulled Wang Chong's hands.
"Censor Fu!"
Wang Chong flew into a rage. Just as he was about to reveal the matter of the Bluebottle Pavilion, a loud voice suddenly sounded:
"Didn't Wang gongzi say it already? I will be the first to object to anyone who dares to say that Wang gongzi is lying! — — "
Hong long long, the earth trembled. Before anyone could react to what was going on. At the end of the long street in the distance, smoke and dust billowed. Carriage after carriage rushed in the direction of the Wang Family Residence.
"Imperial Army?!"
Seeing the insignia on the carriages, the faces of the scions present paled. The insignia on the luxurious carriages clearly indicated that they belonged to the Imperial Army.
More importantly, why would the Imperial Army be here? What were they doing here?
"Move aside, move aside, move aside! Little brats, scram to the side! — — "
"Move aside, move aside, move aside! To dare to block the carriage of the Imperial Army, are your eyes growing on the top of your head? "
"The Imperial Army is here to deal with matters of the Imperial Army. Those insignificant people in front, move aside!"
…
A series of domineering and barbaric shouts came from the carriage. All of the scions present came from extraordinary backgrounds and they were either wealthy or respectable.
However, this identity was completely useless in front of the Imperial Army.
"Move aside, move aside, move aside!"
"Hurry up and drive the carriage away!"
"These bastards are completely unreasonable!"
…
Seeing the group of Imperial Army rushing forward aggressively without any signs of stopping, the faces of the scions changed. They hurriedly urged their Coachman to drive the carriage away.
Even Censor Fu He's face changed upon seeing the Imperial Army, and he hurriedly stood to the side. Civil officials and military officials were two different systems. While it wasn't to say that there was no communication between them, the effectiveness of the two systems was greatly reduced.
He could argue for what was right, impeach a prime minister in the royal court, and even reprimand the emperor, but he was helpless against the Imperial Army, who represented the emperor's guards.
Hong long long, the carriages of the Imperial Army charged into the encirclement formed by the scions as though there was no one around.
The scions hurriedly dodged as though they were avoiding the plague.
"Look!"
Suddenly, someone noticed something. The others also noticed it.
"Imperial Army! These people are actually the leaders of the Imperial Army! "
Seeing the leopard, dragon, tiger, and qilin carvings on the carriages, the scions were shocked. Those who had already retreated three to four zhang back retreated even further.
They had some understanding of the Imperial Army. The bronze carvings on the carriage were in the shape of a leopard, a tiger, a dragon, and a qilin. Not everyone could use them.
Those carvings represented the leaders of the Imperial Army, and those of high standing at that!
"Why are these fellows here?"
Those who knew the background of the Imperial Army were shocked. These Imperial Army leaders were like scorpions and tigers. Just the few of them were like little chicks in their hands. They weren't even enough to play with.
"Hmph! It's you! "
Censor Fu He had retreated to the side, but when he saw the leaders of the Imperial Army, he stopped. Not only did he not retreat, he even walked forward.
"What are you Imperial Army members doing here instead of guarding the emperor in the royal palace? Be careful, I might report you for negligence. "
"Heh, Lord Censor, the Imperial Army is responsible for guarding the emperor, but there's no rule that says that we can't leave the royal palace, right? Besides, do we have to report to you every time we buy a few swords? "
These Imperial Army leaders all had thick beards, thick brows, and thick lips. With a single look, it was clear that they were arrogant, domineering, and unreasonable people.
"Buy swords?"
Gedeng, Su Bai's heart skipped a beat.
"What do you mean? What swords? "
Censor Fu asked with a dark expression.
"Heh, I can't be bothered to explain it to you."
Others might fear censors, but not the Imperial Army. The Imperial Army was the emperor's guard, and they represented the emperor. The only ones who could punish them were their superiors and the emperor.
However, censors weren't in this category.
"Hehehe, gongzi, there's no need to lower yourself to their level. I am the general of the Soaring Serpent Army, Zhang Song, pays respect to gongzi!"
"Isn't it just a few thousand gold taels? How dare they accuse gongzi for such a small sum of money. I have fifty thousand gold taels in my carriage, gongzi, feel free to take it! "
"They must be blind to not recognize the number one swordsmith in the world. — — Gongzi, your swords are truly beautiful. I beseech gongzi to forge one for me as well. I'll pay any price! "
"Bastard! I haven't even said anything yet! Gongzi, please forge one for me as well! "
"Gongzi, I trust in your abilities. I'm confident in your swords. Just that, the gems on the swords aren't all that beautiful. No, I brought it myself. Gongzi, take a look and use these gems. The rest are all yours! I only have one request, and that is for you to forge a more beautiful sword for me! "
"So many requests! Gongzi, I'm different from them. Whatever you forge, I want it. Help me forge a sword as well! "
…
Under the dumbfounded gazes of the crowd, those arrogant and domineering Imperial Army officers turned around and bowed to Wang Chong, making it so that no one dared to look them in the eye.
Their fawning and fawning manner left one unable to believe that they were the arrogant leaders of the Imperial Army who barged into the hall earlier on.
"W-what is going on?"
The crowd was dumbfounded, unable to react to the situation. When did Wang Chong possess such magical powers to make these Imperial Army soldiers so humble?
Madam Wang was also dumbfounded. The old nannies, maids, and servants stared at one another before turning their gazes to Wang Chong.
The sight before them was simply too inconceivable. Only Wang Chong could explain it.
Wang Chong didn't know whether he should laugh or cry. He couldn't understand what was going on either. This group of Imperial Army soldiers came too suddenly, leaving him completely clueless. He could only vaguely guess that it had something to do with the WuZi Steel sword that he had forged.
However, he couldn't understand why they would suddenly appear at this moment.
"Wait a moment! Are you sure you aren't mistaken? Is the person you're looking for really Wang Chong? "
A voice suddenly sounded by the side. Su Bai walked out from the crowd. His expression was terrifyingly calm. He didn't believe that Wang Chong was the number one swordsmith. Upon seeing these people, his first thought was that they had come to the wrong place or the wrong person.
"Who are you? Why are you making a ruckus here? "
"Are you blind? You don't even recognize the number one swordsmith in the world!"
"Hehe, even we don't dare to call gongzi by his name, but this lad dares to do so! Get out of here and stand over there. "
"Master, don't be angry. This lad isn't worthy of your anger. Why don't you teach him a lesson for you? "
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