Tiandu. The Cui family mansion.
"Is it that person?" Cui Xichen asked, pointing to Yan Xiangma kneeling on the ground.
Several officials of the Great Wu Empire came forward and carefully examined the black-robed man kneeling on the ground. One of the bearded officials remarked, "His appearance looks somewhat similar, and his age also matches."
"That man says he is West Wind Yan Xiangma, he killed our Great Wu Kingdom's Prince Wu Lie."
"He's really ruthless, not only did he kill our Prince Wu Lie, but he also killed thousands of soldiers of the Great Wu Empire. His crime is simply monstrous, it makes one's hair stand up in anger — —"
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General Wu Yi put down the teacup in his hand, carefully studying Yan Xiangma kneeling in front of him. "You are Yan Xiangma?"
"That's right." Yan Xiangma raised his head to look at the martial intent and said firmly.
"Have you ever been to the Great Wu Jinzhou?"
"I have never been there."
"You really haven't been there?"
A smile curved the corners of Yan Xiangma's mouth. "I would like to see the scenery of the Jinzhou, but recently I have been on duty in Tiandu and have never left Tiandu. There are a lot of people who can testify for me. General Wu can go out and inquire a little. Xiangma can't lie. "
"Do you think it's ridiculous?" Wu Yi noticed the smile on Yan Xiangma's lips and said in a cold voice.
"General please calm down, I didn't mean that." Yan Xiangma said aloud. "I'm laughing at myself. Xiangma is currently serving as the chief supervisor of the West Wind Kingdom's Supervisory Department. Now that the Kingdom is in troubled times, Xiangma has been performing his duties as the chief supervisor of the West Wind Kingdom's Supervisory Department. Who would have thought that there would be someone impersonating Xiangma's name to do such evil things. And to trouble General Wu and the other officials to come all the way to my West Wind Kingdom to denounce — — Yan Xiangma has been wronged? "
Cui Xichen looked at Wu Yi, saying: "What Xiangma said is true. In this matter, I will take advantage of my seniority and use my reputation to be his guarantor. Xiangma has indeed been on duty in Tiandu recently, and has never left Tiandu. Besides, if he really dares to do such an evil thing, there is no need for Great General to do anything, I will strike him down with one palm. The West Wind and Great Wu countries have been friends for many years, how can I let the younger generation of my family ruin the military affairs and friendship between the two countries? "
Wu Yi cupped his hands in greeting to Cui Xichen. "Duke Cui, don't be angry, Wu Yi naturally believes in Duke's words. It's just that this matter is really strange. Someone went to the Great Wu Empire's border to kill people, and in front of everyone, he said that he was Yan Xiangma … Lord High Duke should know that Wu Lie is the son of my Third Uncle, Wu Zhao. He has been grooming him for a long time, and there is a chance that he will succeed my Third Uncle's title in the future. "
"Now that Wu Lie has been killed, Third Uncle is furious. The death of his son was absolutely irreconcilable. Third Uncle originally wanted to bring the troops to West Wind to ask for an explanation. But as the Duke had said, the West Wind and Great Wu countries had been friends for many years, there must be some misunderstanding in this matter. So Third Uncle appointed me to come here, in order to find an explanation from West Wind, so that we can clear things up face to face. "
"Since this matter started because of Yan Xiangma, then we naturally have to find Yan Xiangma and ask for an explanation. So, if there is anything that has offended you, I hope Lord High Duke will not blame me. After all, Wu Yi also receives orders from others. "
Cui Xichen cupped his hands in greeting. "How can I blame him? Wu Lie was killed by an evil person, I can also empathize and feel the same grief and indignation. But this matter was really not done by Xiangma. It must be that the evil person has a grudge against my Cui family, so he pushed the blame to my Cui family. Great General please think carefully, if it really was done by Yan Xiangma, why would he mention his name in public? We should have kept it a secret. "
Wu Yi nodded. "Since Lord High Duke said that someone deliberately framed the Cui family after the murder, does Lord High Duke have any suspects?"
Then his line of sight shifted to Yan Xiangma. "Does Senior Official Xiangma have any suspects? Did he have any enmity with anyone before? "
Cui Xichen's eyes fell on Yan Xiangma, thoughtfully studying his expression.
Yan Xiangma seriously pondered for a moment, before he said, "I can be sure before: no. But since taking over the post of Senior Official of the Monitoring Bureau, I have done a lot of things that have offended people. For example, recently, the Lu clan was almost wiped out in one fell swoop. It must be those loyal to the Lu clan who hate me, so they pushed the blame to me. "
Cui Xichen retracted his line of sight, his eyes flashing.
"More specifically? Or, Senior Official Xiangma can tell me a few names — — so that when I go back, I can report to Third Uncle. "
Yan Xiangma nodded. "The eldest son of General Li Kefeng of the City Patrol Division, Li Hu, and the three sons of the Formidable Great General Zhang Tao have all escaped. The Lord of Luo City, Cai Wannian and the younger generation of his clan — — these people are likely to have done this evil deed."
"That — — Li Muyang?" Wu Yi's eyes were blazing.
Yan Xiangma shook his head. "I heard that the evil dragon was slaughtered to death. However, he was later rescued by Starry Sky Academy — — General carefully thought, even if the evil dragon escaped, he must have been seriously injured and needs to find a hidden place to recuperate. Besides, Old immortal Song had inserted eight netherworld nails into his body. If I were Li Muyang, I would not dare to enter the human world before the netherworld nails were removed. "
After a pause, Yan Xiangma then added: "Of course, anything can happen — — if the evil dragon really did something dangerous, the Great Wu Kingdom has to guard against it. The nine countries allied forces pushed him into the abyss, his hatred for the nine countries runs deep — — "
Wu Yi interrupted Yan Xiangma's words with a sneer. "I'm afraid it's not the nine countries? Even if he hates, he only hates the seven countries allied forces. The Peacock Imperial Court and the Dark Flame Empire, the evil dragon cannot hate them — — "
"Great General is right." Yan Xiangma had a look of 'I am completely on your side'. "If it really is the evil dragon, we have to guard against it. I think, the Great Wu imperial family must have sent a lot of masters to find the villain who pretended to be Xiangma? He would capture him and interrogate him. At that time, Xiangma will be innocent. "
Wu Yi nodded. "That's right. My Great Wu Kingdom has sent dozens of masters to track down the whereabouts of the villain. If he's captured, he'll definitely make you suffer a fate worse than death. "
"I hope the Great Wu Kingdom will capture the villain as soon as possible, avenge Prince Wu Lie, and restore Xiangma's innocence."
Wu Yi personally stretched out his hand to help Yan Xiangma up, saying: "After this conversation, I can confirm that Officer Xiangma is not the culprit. When I return, I will also report this to Third Uncle. "
"Thank you, Great General." Yan Xiangma bowed.
"I also thank Great General on behalf of Xiangma." Cui Xichen gave a cupped fist salute.
"Duke, please don't do this." Wu Yi dared not put on airs in front of Cui Xichen. Before the collapse of the Lu Family, Cui Xichen was one of the three Dukes. Now that the Lu Family had fallen, the Song family and the Cui family were holding the imperial family hostage and commanding the West Wind Kingdom. Now the old man was the well-deserved second most powerful person in the West Wind Kingdom. As for the puppet Emperor who was now sitting above, it was hard to say what rank he should be.
After a few more words of gossip and speculating about the murderer, Wu Yi led his subordinates to rest at the Chamberlain of Ceremonies Temple.
Cui Xichen, along with a group of West Wind officials and the younger generation of the Cui family, personally escorted them to the gate of the Cui residence. When the long row of carriages disappeared, Cui Xichen turned around, glanced at Yan Xiangma and said aloud: "You come with me."
"Yes. Grandfather. "Yan Xiangma bowed.
In the study, a servant brought over fragrant tea.
Cui Xichen let the fragrance of the tea rise in spirals, his tiger-like eyes sweeping back and forth across Yan Xiangma's face.
Yan Xiangma stood respectfully in front of him, a calm and fearless look on his face.
"You really don't know who used your name to commit murder?" Cui Xichen asked in a low voice.
Yan Xiangma said with a wry smile, "Grandfather, you also know about this matter, I have not left Tiandu for half a step recently, how would I know what happened thousands of miles away?"
"You don't have any suspicious people in your heart?"
"There are indeed a few, but there's no way to be sure — — so I simply told them all to General Wu, and let the people of the Great Wu Empire identify the real murderer. Even if they can't find out who the real murderer is, the eradication of all the Lu family's traitors can be considered as fulfilling one of the duties of the Monitoring Division, and lightening a lot of our burden. "
Cui Xichen's eyes were fierce, remaining silent for a long time.
After a long while, he looked at Yan Xiangma standing in front of him and asked: "Where is your heart?"
Yan Xiangma exclaimed, "Grandfather, why do you say that?"
"The late Emperor had a private chat with you and asked if you have the intention to replace him — — although you are my grandson and your mother is my daughter. But after all, your surname is Yan. Xiangma, do you really think that the Yan family can replace the Cui family and become the pillar of West Wind? "
Plop!
Yan Xiangma heavily knelt down, bowed his body, and said with tears streaming down his face: "Grandfather, Xiangma has never had such an idea. If Xiangma has such an evil idea, then he is worse than a beast, worse than a pig and a dog — — everything that Xiangma has was given to him by Grandfather, and the Yan family's strength is also because they are attached to the Cui family. How would Xiangma dare to hide his selfishness? How would the Yan family dare to hide their selfishness? Grandfather's suspicion of me makes Xiangma's heart feel like it's being cut by a knife and ashamed — — if Grandfather does not believe, Xiangma is willing to die to prove my innocence. "
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