Chapter 322

There was a "Closed" sign at the entrance of the Hundred Dining Restaurant. There were also four waiters standing at the door to prevent people from entering. The hall was already in a mess. Guan Xiaokun was lying on the ground with a swollen face. Zhang Hongyi and the others were panting from exhaustion. Kuai Peng kicked Guan Xiaokun hard.

"That's enough. You dare to hit me in front of me!"

Young Duke Xu snorted coldly, his face as dark as water. He was urgently invited by the people Guan Xiaokun sent. When Guan Xiaokun saw Ye Xiaotian and the others break into the Hundred Dining Restaurant, he immediately sent people to invite Xu Qiyun. Of course, he didn't dare to let his father know about this. He could only find Xu Qiyun.

Xu Qiyun and Rui Qinghang were drinking with Li Xuancheng. Guan Xiaokun said he had something to do and didn't go. He didn't expect such an accident to happen. When he heard the news, Xu Qiyun immediately rushed over. Li Xuancheng and Rui Qinghang also accompanied him.

Zhang Hongyi glanced at Xu Qiyun and said coldly, "Young Duke, shouldn't Guan Xiaokun be beaten?"

Xu Qiyun took a deep breath and said with an ugly expression, "Killing is just a matter of nodding his head. What else do you want?"

Kuai Peng raised his eyebrows and said, "Young Duke means that I should just let it go?"

Xu Qiyun was silent for a moment and said, "Guan Xiaokun's action is … is very inappropriate, but … I hope you can let him go."

Zhang Hongyi and Qiao Jinhua looked at each other and didn't say anything. Mao Wenzhi was furious. He was about to interrupt when he was stopped by Ye Xiaotian.

Li Xuancheng slowly stepped forward and cupped his hands at Zhang Hongyi and the others. "Guan Xiaokun's action is indeed despicable. It's not wrong to say that he violated the law. However, it's enough to teach him a lesson. You don't really want to send him to prison, do you? "

When Zhang Hongyi heard this, he hesitated. He looked at Qiao Jinhua and Liu Junyang. The impulsive expressions on their faces were gradually fading.

Indeed, it would be very easy to send Guan Xiaokun to prison. Now that he was caught red-handed, and there were so many of them, including Yue Siye from the Imperial College, as witnesses, even if Guan Xiaokun was the son of a Minister, no one would be able to exonerate him. However, if they really sent Guan Xiaokun to prison, Minister Guan would become their enemy.

Although their father's generation was not necessarily afraid of Minister Guan, they had set up a political enemy who was like a poisonous snake waiting in the dark, waiting to find their weakness. Their situation was bound to be very difficult. Zhang Hongyi and the others were young and impetuous, but they were the children of officials after all. They knew how to weigh the pros and cons.

Li Xuancheng smiled and said, "I believe that after this incident, Guan Xiaokun will learn his lesson. Moreover, it was impossible to hide this matter from Minister Guan. After Minister Guan learned of this matter, he would definitely be strict with his son. Young Master Zhang, let people off when possible! "

Yue Siye slowly walked forward and said to Zhang Hongyi, "Hongyi!"

Zhang Hongqiang was studying in the Imperial College. He quickly greeted Yue Siye, "Teacher Yue."

"Guan Xiaokun is immoral and vile. I can't keep him in the Imperial College. I won't let the people who helped him steal the bricks and frame the Imperial College. However, I hope that the Guan Clan will let him leave the Imperial College. You and Guan Xiaokun are both supervisors. Although this matter has nothing to do with the Imperial College, it will damage the reputation of the Imperial College. I hope you can consider it carefully. "

"This …"

Zhang Hongyi hesitated. Ye Xiaotian was the one who solved the case. Would Ye Xiaotian agree to this? Zhang Hongyi looked at Ye Xiaotian inquiringly. Ye Xiaotian smiled and said, "Lord Siye's words make sense. Brother Zhang, take a step back and you'll see the world!"

"Alright! Bring the money and let's go! " Zhang Hongliang finally gave in. Le Siye looked deeply at Ye Xiaotian and actually bowed deeply to him. "I will remember your kindness!"

Tang Xianzu, Ye Xiaotian, and the rest left the Hundred Dining Hall. Mao Wenzhi was still indignant. The moment he stepped out, he asked Ye Xiaotian, "Big Brother, are we going to let that Guan Xiaokun off so easily?"

Ye Xiaotian looked at Zhang Hongyi's back and smiled. "With Guan Xiaokun's status, he won't have to suffer even if he's sentenced. And for him to do such a thing, even if he is not sentenced, do you think his father will let him off lightly? "

"But …" Mao Wenzhi said.

Ye Xiaotian patted his shoulder. "There's an old saying that goes, 'What's hard is easy to break'! Endure for a while and you can tolerate for a lifetime. If you can get more benefits by compromising, why do you still hold on to it? "

In the hall of the Hundred Dining Hall, Guan Xiaokun crawled up in a sorry state. He moved in front of Xu Qiyun and wiped the blood from his nose. He said embarrassedly, "Little Duke …"

Xu Qiyun's face darkened. He said coldly, "I came here today to beg for your sake because we are brothers. I never thought that you would actually do such a thing in order to win the bet. Even I am ashamed because of you! "

Guan Xiaokun's expression changed. "Little Duke, I am afraid that we will lose …"

Xu Qiyun flicked his sleeve and said coldly, "I am ashamed to be associated with people like you. From now on, you and I will have nothing to do with each other!" With that said, Xu Qiyun turned and left. Li Xuancheng looked deeply at Guan Xiaokun before following Xu Qiyun out.

Rui Qinxing hesitated for a moment. He said to Guan Xiaokun, "If we lose, we lose. Why … you … Sigh! You … "

President Rui Qinxing sighed and chased after Xu Qiyun. Guan Xiaokun stood there in a daze. He stared at Xu Qiyun's back as he left. He looked as if he had lost his soul. At this time, a steward of the Hundred Dining Hall came to his side and whispered, "Young Master, Master already knows about your matter. Master wants you to return to the mansion immediately!"

When Guan Xiaokun heard this, his expression changed …

…

On the streets of Jinling, Master Xia looked left and right as he rode on his horse. He said worriedly, "Jinling City is so big. Where are we going to find Yingying? I say, Fifth Brother, are you sure that Yingying will come to Jinling? "

His fifth son hurriedly urged his horse forward and said, "Father, I've asked around. Ye Xiaotian was escorted to Jinling. Little sister must be here to find him. There's no doubt about it!"

Master Xia scratched his head and said, "This sea of people is so vast …"

Xia Lao Wu said, "Father, don't worry. Little sister came to Jinling to find Ye Xiaotian. As long as we find Ye Xiaotian, do you think we won't be able to find little sister?"

Master Xia blushed. "That's right! Quickly go and find out where the Ministry of Justice is. "

Just as he said this, Xu Qiyun, Li Xuancheng and Rui Qinxing walked towards them. Xia Lao Wu immediately pointed at them with his horsewhip and said in a rough voice, "Hey! I have a question. How do I get to the Ministry of Justice? "

He was pointing at Li Xuancheng. Li Xuancheng saw that they were all wearing the robes of the Barbarian Tribes. They were all rough looking and did not even get off their horses when asking for directions. Their words were too impolite. Li Xuancheng was very displeased. His face darkened and he did not answer.

Rui Qinxing's father was the Minister of Justice. When he heard that they were looking for the Ministry of Justice, he could not help but look at them. He said in a strange tone, "Do you think that any Tom, Dick or Harry can enter the Ministry of Justice? If you want to complain, go to the Jinling Prefecture. "

"Aiyo, I'm just asking for directions. Your noses are not nose to nose and face to face. Do you think we're foreigners?" The people of the Xia Family were used to being rude and unreasonable. How could Xia Lao Wu endure Rui Qingxing's sarcastic words? He jumped down from his horse and grabbed Rui Qingxing's collar with a 'peng'. He used the tip of his whip to hit Rui Qingxing's head and said, "Little brat, try acting dumb in front of me again!"

Xu Qiyun heard that Guan Xiaokun was in trouble and rushed over. He did not even bring a servant with him. But he was used to being arrogant in Jinling city. How could he tolerate other people being so arrogant? Xu Qiyun's face darkened. He said coldly, "Where did you barbarians come from? How dare you be so arrogant in Jinling city!"

Yingying's six blood brothers were all here. Seeing this scene, the other five dismounted and aggressively charged forward. These people were all fierce, it was clear that they were not easy to deal with. Xu Qiyun panicked when he saw this. If he was beaten by these barbarians who didn't know the immensity of heaven and earth, wouldn't it be unjust?

Xu Qiyun did not know if these uncivilized barbarians knew of the great name of the Duke of Wei residence but he could only report his identity now. Just as he was about to say his identity, Imperial Uncle Li Xuancheng suddenly tore off his belt and took off his outer robe with a 'hua la' sound. He said coldly, "How dare you disregard the law?"

Xia Lao Wu's eyes widened. He cried out, "Wah! Imperial Robe! "

Imperial Uncle Li's face darkened. Old Master Xia had traveled Jianghu before. He was experienced and knowledgeable. He hit his son's head with his whip and scolded, "Nonsense! This is Imperial Robe! "

Xia Lao Wang said, "Oh! So it's a Prince! "

Imperial Uncle Li could not take it anymore. He grabbed his sleeve and showed them the golden embroidery on the robe. He said angrily, "Open your dog eyes wide. This is not a dragon or a python. This is a flying fish!"

It was no wonder that the Xia brothers did not recognize it. Actually, other than Nanjing and Beijing, where the Brocade Guards often appeared, the commoners and officials of other places often mistook the flying fish robe for Imperial Robes or even Imperial Robes.

The grandfather of the Wanli Emperor, the Jiajing Emperor, also mistook the flying fish robe. It was in the sixteenth year of the Jiajing Emperor. The Jiajing Emperor had been the Emperor for sixteen years. One day, the Jiajing Emperor held a palace banquet. The Minister of War, Zhang Zan, wore the flying fish robe given to him by the Jiajing Emperor.

The Jiajing Emperor was furious when he saw Zhang Zan's attire. He asked, "You are the Minister of War, a second-rank official. How dare you overstep your authority and wear the Imperial Robe?"

Zhang Zan jumped in fright. He quickly explained, "Your Majesty, this subject is not wearing the Imperial Robe. This is the flying fish robe that Your Majesty bestowed upon this subject."

The Jiajing Emperor realized that he had made a mistake. The flying fish embroidered on the flying fish robe had two horns on its head and its body resembled a python. The only difference from a python was that it had fins and a tail. The difference was not obvious. Even the Emperor could mistake the attire of his officials, not to mention the Xia brothers.

The high-ranking officials of the Brocade Guards could wear the flying fish robe. At the same time, the Emperor could also bestow the robe to civil and military officials and relatives of the Emperor. Imperial Uncle Li was bestowed the flying fish robe because of it.

Li Xuancheng had wanted to show off the flying fish robe to intimidate these barbarians. Who would have thought that they would not recognize the robe and would call it 'Imperial Robe'? Li Xuancheng could only quickly explain. It would not be good if this matter was misunderstood.

The Xia brothers looked at each other. They did not understand why it was called a flying fish when it was clearly a python or a dragon. Master Xia cried out in surprise, "You are the Brocade Guards?"

Li Xuancheng completely lost his temper and said unhappily, "If you say so, then so be it. Why are you looking for the Ministry of Justice?"

Master Xia laughed and said, "I've long heard that the Brocade Guards are very powerful. I need your help with this matter. My beloved daughter has been kidnapped by that bastard Ye Xiaotian and brought to Jinling. I heard that this Ye Xiaotian is being held in the Ministry of Justice. If you can help me find my beloved daughter, I will reward you handsomely! "

Master Xia gave his eldest son a look. Eldest Brother Xia immediately took out an ingot of pure gold and weighed it in his palm. Li Xuancheng was startled and cried out, "Ye Xiaotian? May I ask … your daughter … what is your daughter's name? "

Master Xia stroked his beard and said loudly, "My surname is Xia. My daughter's name is Yingying!"

Li Xuancheng's eyes lit up and carefully looked at Master Xia. He thought to himself, "He is Miss Xia's father? So Miss Xia is a barbarian woman. No wonder her temperament is so different from the women of the Central Plains. What did he say? That Ye Xiaotian kidnapped his daughter? "

Li Xuancheng immediately welcomed him with a face full of smiles. He bowed deeply to Master Xia and said respectfully, "So it is Master Xia. Junior Li Xuancheng happens to know your daughter. Master Xia, don't worry. Leave the matter of finding your daughter to this junior!"