Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 575 - 723

Chapter 575: 723

Di Shaowei choked on his tea when he heard this, using inner strength to start a fire? What a ridiculous thing to say!

Even the most powerful inner strength can’t start a fire!

Feng Qing and Yang Liu also thought it was ridiculous. Since when can inner strength create fire?

"Alright." Shangguan Xuanyi didn’t understand why Xiao’er said that, but he knew there must be some reason for her instructions.

Shangguan Xuanyi held the stove and began to channel his inner strength into it.

Di Shaowei covered his eyes, that fool, he’ll do anything that little girl tells him to do!

Xiao’er watched Shangguan Xuanyi calmly with a smile.

The others saw the confident expressions on the two faces and began to become anxious. Had Shangguan Xuanyi become so powerful that he could start a fire using only his inner strength?

Wasn’t I supposed to be the martial arts prodigy? Since when did Shangguan Xuanyi surpass me so much?!

Before everyone’s doubting eyes, a spark of fire appeared.

Even Shangguan Xuanyi, the main party involved, was surprised. He didn’t understand why it was so easy.

Shangguan Xuanyi returned the stove to the ground.

The boat owner hurriedly peeped over, only to see the black charcoal slowly turning red.

Can you really start a fire with inner strength? This man’s martial arts skill... he shivered at the thought! No more speculations!

The other fishermen on the boat were sweating coldly on their backs, chilled to the bone by the sea breeze. They woke up, realizing how fortunate they were that they discovered this early. Otherwise, they wouldn’t know who would be the murderer and who would be the victim.

Xiao’er watched their reactions, satisfied. It’s good for them to be scared!

Because of Xiao’er’s deliberate actions, the boat owners and fishermen’s attitude was not merely enthusiast and purposeful, but also cautious and respectful.

The others also detected the change. Di Shaowei gave a thumbs-up to Xiao’er. She must have done it on purpose!

And just like that, the crisis faded away.

The boat back was going against the wind and water, slower than when they came. Halfway through the journey, Shangguan Xuanyi received a Pigeon Post. He opened the letter, and his murderous intention permeated the air, scaring the boat owner who had just entered to ask about their lunch away. It was too terrifying.

Xiao’er leaned over curiously to see what was written in the letter. Shangguan Xuanyi retracted his aura and handed her the letter.

Xiao’er read the letter and narrowed her brows.

Seeing their reactions, Di Shaowei could not resist asking, "What’s written in the letter?"

"Li Mingfang is dead."

"What! How did she die?" What!? How could she just die like that?! His plan hadn’t even unfolded yet, and she was dead? How could he seek revenge then? Was he supposed to swallow his anger for the rest of his life?

"The letter says Feng Yang killed her."

"You moved too quickly!" Di Shaowei accused Shangguan Xuanyi sorrowfully.

"Wait, if that were the case, why do you two look so constipated?" Di Shaowei added after a moments’ realization.

Hearing that, Xiao’er reflexively retorted, "You’re the one who’s constipated, your whole family..." No, his whole family... Cough, don’t involve innocents in troubles. His whole family isn’t constipated, only he is!

"It’s because the head of the Soldiers and Horses Division, Mr. Yang, arrested Feng Yang and said that Li Mingfang was killed by him." Xiao’er decided to be generous and not to bicker with Di Shaowei.

"How could Feng Yang, who wanted to kill Li Mingfang, be easily caught!" Feng Qing frowned.

"Ask the boat owner to increase the speed. We need to return to Imperial Capital as soon as possible." Shangguan Xuanyi ordered.

...

As soon as the boat docked, Shangguan Xuanyi helped Xiao’er off the boat. Xiao Fuzi rushed over like seeing a lifesaver and exclaimed dramatically, "Master, you’re finally back! The people from Li family have almost turned the Imperial City upside down! They say you sent someone to kill Miss Li, and they demand an explanation all day long!"

"What happened to Feng Yang?" Shangguan Xuanyi didn’t care about the Li family, he only cared about his own subordinate.

"He has been locked in the dungeon of the Ministry of Justice," Xiao Fuzi was waiting there to inform Shangguan Xuanyi of the progress of the situation as soon as possible.

...

As soon as Shangguan Xuanyi returned to the Prince Mansion, both the Minister of Justice and the junior councilor of Dali Temple came to see him.

Shangguan Xuanyi was taking a bath and changing his clothes. He kept them waiting for two hours before he showed up.

Both of them bowed respectfully as soon as they saw Shangguan Xuanyi, not daring to show any temperament.

Shangguan Xuanyi’s posture and the cold aura he emitted made both men look at each other, none of them daring to bring up the matter of asking him to go to Dali Temple for questioning.

In the end, it was the councilor of Dali Temple who stuck his neck out, ready to take the blame.

At this point, Shangguan Xuanyi finally spoke, "Release Feng Yang. He was just following my orders."

"Sixth Prince, Mr. Yang witnessed General Feng killing Vice General Li. The Li family has pleaded with the Emperor, vowing to get an explanation! The Emperor has ordered us to thoroughly investigate this matter, we can’t let Vice General Li die in vain!" the councilor of Dali Temple said hesitantly.

"So you mean Li Mingfang was killed by me?" Shangguan Xuanyi glanced at him lightly.

"I don’t dare to." Cold sweat broke out on the councilor of Dali Temple. He no longer dared to ask the Sixth Prince to come for questioning. He didn’t have the guts.

The Minister of Justice quietly felt relieved that he hadn’t spoken up just now.

The councilor of Dali Temple gave the old fox, the Minister of Justice, a scornful look. The Minister of Justice pretended not to see it.

Shangguan Xuanyi snorted coldly, "If Li Mingfang was killed by Feng Yang, that proves that she was the real culprit who kidnapped the Countess of Rui’an. Feng Yang killing her means she got what she deserved! If not, then Feng Yang was framed by someone. I haven’t asked the two of you for an explanation yet! Get out! You have three days to find out the truth!"

Both officials broke out in cold sweat after hearing his words. The Li family wanted an explanation, the Sixth Prince wanted an explanation, everyone was demanding an explanation from them! Who should they get the explanation from?

The Minister of Justice and councilor of Dali Temple left the Prince Mansion in a gloomy mood.

The Li family was furious when they heard that Shangguan Xuanyi had returned to the Imperial Capital but nobody had detained him for questioning. Li Mingjun and Mrs. Li, accompanied by their clan, wrote a blood-letter, made banners, and gathered outside the Ministry of Justice and Dali Temple to protest.

The contents of the banners were nothing more than, "Rabbits dead dogs cooked, birds all bows hidden, thousands of generals chilled", "The heroes who made great contributions to the empire died so unjustly!", "Loyal and patriotic, poisoned to death, no way for revenge!", "Debt has an owner, the murderer must be brought to justice!"

General Li has been stationed in the northwest for many years to protect the country and the people were aware of that.

They also heard that his daughter has made significant contributions to the nation, and now that she has been tragically killed and the murderer is still at large. The people love these soldiers who gave their lives for the country, so they spontaneously joined the protest.

The councilor of Dali Temple was having a headache seeing the Li family and the enthusiastic people.

He was about to retire, and now such a big case has occurred. Just let an old man retire in peace!

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