Chapter 1352
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"Ye Chen, this official wrongly accused you before. After all, what you said was too bizarre, so this official found it hard to believe." This time, the official became amiable, completely different from his previous attitude.
"However … I still can't believe that it was some local god who killed these two people. Ye Chen, did you kill this person and this demon?" The old official was still somewhat puzzled.
"I..." Ye Chen was too lazy to explain, but he didn't dare to admit that he killed them. If this official was trying to trick him, then he would really be admitting to the crime of murder.
So Ye Chen just kept his mouth shut, as if he didn't hear the official at all. The official also knew that Ye Chen was suspicious of him, but he had no other choice.
"Ye Chen, you have to understand. After all, a murder case happened. This official has to investigate it properly. If I miss the killer, then this official can't escape the blame."
"When I hit you with the plank before, this official will apologize to you. This official was too arbitrary. In order to make you admit to your crimes, this official had no choice but to hit you. But now, the truth is out. Ye Chen, you really are innocent."
"Really?" Ye Chen still didn't dare to believe the official's words, but seeing the official's sincere face, it didn't seem like he was lying to him.
"Yes, this matter has already been reported to the court. The Celestial Masters of the court personally went to investigate the scene and confirmed that this couple was a human and a yao. Furthermore, they were in the human meat bun business."
"The court has decreed that Ye Chen has meritorious service in killing the yao. His Majesty wants you to go to court and personally reward you." The official smiled as he looked at Ye Chen, "This... When the time comes, don't forget to put in a few good words for me."
"Then... I want to take a bath and eat a good meal. What do you think..." Ye Chen looked at the official. Unexpectedly, the official immediately nodded, "No problem, no problem."
"Men, bring Young Master Ye down to change his clothes and prepare a good meal for Young Master Ye. Today, I want to drink and chat happily with Young Master Ye."
After the official finished speaking, a yamen runner brought Ye Chen to the backyard. It turned out that the official had already prepared for it. The hot water for the bath was already prepared and he was just waiting for Ye Chen to arrive.
Ye Chen took a comfortable bath and then went to the place where the official received guests. The official had been waiting for a long time.
When Ye Chen saw the official's expression, he couldn't help but want to laugh. This official was completely different from before. The flattery on his face was already on the verge of bursting out.
"Thank you for the food and wine, sir." Ye Chen did not stand on ceremony. He directly sat on the seat that the official had prepared for him. He picked up the chopsticks and started eating. After all, he was really hungry.
The official told Ye Chen to eat slowly. He picked up his wine cup. Ye Chen also picked up his cup and clinked it with the official's. He drank it in one gulp and then continued eating.
Ye Chen was very full. During the meal, the official kept asking Ye Chen how he killed the demon. Ye Chen could not answer. He could only say, "Raise your hand and the blade falls, the demon dies."
After eating and drinking, the official sent Ye Chen out of the yamen. At this time, there was already a carriage waiting for Ye Chen outside the yamen.
Ye Chen bid farewell to the official and sat in the carriage. The driver did not say anything and just drove the carriage forward. Ye Chen pulled open the curtain and saw that the carriage was heading towards the imperial city.
"I didn't expect to enter the imperial city by accident. Looks like I will definitely meet Xuanzang this time. Maybe I can even ask the emperor to allow me to go west with Xuanzang." Ye Chen thought to himself.
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