Free Web NovelChapter 879: Chapter 879: Arrest!
Li Qingmu was talking to Qi Junyi, while on the other side, Long Yue was flipping through "Soul Technique" in her room.
Zhe Feng had told her that the Soul Technique is a special Cultivation Technique from the Xue Country at the Beiji, specifically for cultivating spiritual power. It’s extremely difficult for ordinary people to cultivate it, finding a suitable person is like finding one in hundreds of thousands.
Unless, that person is originally from Beiji Xue Country.
Long Yue thought of her own background. She wasn’t Pang Wenzheng’s biological daughter, and she had heard Pang Wenzheng mention before that he randomly found a man for her mother, and that man was involved with her mother, leading to her birth.
So, who was that man?
Could he be from the Xue Country?
But, if he really was from the Xue Country, how did he appear within Dazhou’s borders?
It’s been more than two years since You Su died, yet she constantly thinks about this matter. Who exactly is her father?
What is her true heritage?
These questions are mysteries. Long Yue wants to know, but at the same time, she fears knowing, because the unknown is always frightening and intimidating.
However, the unknown is also something to yearn for.
Long Yue looked at the "Soul Technique" and fell into deep thought.
Should she seek out her biological father? If she does, it might bring about many troubles. But if she doesn’t, the matter would continue to weigh on her heart, causing great discomfort.
"What are you thinking about?"
Suddenly, a familiar gentle voice came from behind. Long Yue quickly put away the "Soul Technique" and turned around, saying, "Nothing, nothing at all."
Li Qingmu had returned and, upon entering, noticed that the young wife seemed to be lost in thought, especially as he saw Long Yue holding the "Soul Technique" with her brows furrowed. It was evident that she had a concern on her mind all along.
But she never spoke to him about it.
"If you want to go, I’ll accompany you later!"
Seeing Long Yue’s sorrowful and distressed appearance, Li Qingmu smiled gently and pulled her into his arms.
After all, he cherished her. Over the years, she had no family from her father’s side, left alone without any support. Moreover, with her maternal grandfather’s side, having married out, she couldn’t be too close to them.
For all these years, it was just the two of them together, truly lacking in excitement.
Long Yue looked up at the handsome man before her. So many years have passed since the once-awkward boy transformed into a refined and mature gentleman, even more charming than before, exuding an air that draws people in.
All these years, being with him, not having any relatives truly didn’t matter anymore. Perhaps he himself is her family.
Is it her obsession that drives her to reconnect with her birth father?
Perhaps, yes.
After considering for a while, she gently shook her head, "Let it be. These things can’t be rushed."
Li Qingmu knew that his young wife often said "let it be" or "not to search," which was her way of comforting herself. In truth, she always wanted to meet her father.
Though Long Yue didn’t speak further, Li Qingmu didn’t overlook it. He kept it in mind, planning to take her to the Xue Country when an opportunity arises.
Or perhaps, before they set out, someone from there might come to find them.
Indeed, that would be the best outcome.
Coming soon is the day when Qi Junyi deals with corrupt officials here. Liu Hui never expected that while resting at home, trouble would descend from the sky.
"Bang bang bang!"
There came a hurried knock on the door as if something urgent was happening. Liu Hui, being a Prefect, who dared to come knocking on his door early in the morning?
It could only be someone holding a higher official position.
And here, only the Third Prince fit that bill.
But that’s not right. Isn’t the Third Prince Qi Junyi staying at his residence? How could his people be knocking?
While Liu Hui was puzzled, the noise outside grew louder, as though aiming to break down his door.
"Go check it out!"
Liu Hui was resting in one of his concubine’s rooms and, after a moment’s hesitation upon hearing the commotion, decided to go see for himself.
He went outside, opened the door, and saw a group of official soldiers rushing in.
No, these weren’t official soldiers!
Official soldiers don’t dress this way, nor do they carry this aura.
Looking at their manner, they resembled... troops!
Liu Hui’s face turned quite grim because troop mobilization means something significant. But what matter warrants troop involvement?
Moreover, troop movements require orders. Who here can issue such an order?
The Third Prince!
For whom did he come this time?
The current Emperor, or the Supreme Emperor?
These were all questions!
"Gentlemen, I am the Liu Zhou City Governor. May I ask why you are knocking on my door so early in the morning?"
Though fear gripped Liu Hui’s heart, at such times, one must display calmness, caution, and arrogance, letting them know that he is not one to be trifled with.
The military commander wasn’t one to be intimidated. He glanced nonchalantly at Liu Hui and then gestured, "The Third Prince has ordered the arrest of Liu Zhou City Governor Liu Hui. Since you’ve identified yourself, it saves us the trouble of looking for you. Take him away!"
Once the commander’s words fell, a few soldiers rushed forward to seize Liu Hui and started to take him away.
Now, Liu Hui was thoroughly panicked.
What is going on?
Why are they arresting him?
Moreover, it’s under the Third Prince’s orders?
He didn’t offend the Third Prince, did he?
"Don’t take our master away! What crime did our master commit? Explain yourselves! A fourth-rank governmental official, what grounds do you have to arrest him just like that?"
Among Liu Hui’s advisors, seeing him being taken away, one hurriedly spoke out against it. These advisors were quite bold.
Unfortunately, it was of no use!
The people cannot contend with officials, nor scholars with soldiers.
With a shout, the advisors were pushed aside by fierce soldiers, and Liu Hui, continuously screaming, was taken away.
"Let go of me! Let go of me! How dare you! What crime have I committed? On what grounds are you arresting me?"
Even while being escorted out, Liu Hui yelled, continuously proclaiming his innocence, but his words were dry with no effect, receiving only a sneering response from the commander, who simply carried on.
"On to the next house, move!"
With that, they proceeded to another household.
What followed was chaos unfolding on the entire street. Soldiers appeared, leaving nothing untouched.
The air was filled with wails, and people were continuously arrested, while women and children around knelt and pleaded, though to no avail.
The commander was capturing according to a list, and those being seized were all corrupt officials, none were innocent!
Thus, the arrests continued throughout the day, carried out simultaneously in the four cardinal directions, aiming to prevent anyone from escaping after catching wind of the situation.
The operation was a surprise inspection, leading to great success, uprooting the evildoers listed, and filling the government office’s dungeon to capacity.
