Could it be that I am the cruel villain?
Chapter 33 Remember to Continue Favoring Tomorrow

Chapter 33: Chapter 33 Remember to Continue Favoring Tomorrow

"Lord, the matter has been investigated clearly."

Nodded in acknowledgment.

"Speak here in front of everyone. Tell the truth without holding back. Brother Xue, the investigation has proceeded as you suggested."

"If no irregularities have been found, I cannot persist in this matter any further. After all, it is but a conjecture of yours, and while I can understand your emotions..."

"But ultimately I am an official; my actions must bear scrutiny. If Jiang Feng is indeed unrelated, then you must never vent your anger on him in the future. Can you agree to that?"

Took a deep breath.

The madness that once distorted his face had vanished completely. A calmed Xue Ming understood that acting on impulse would not avenge his son. He had to steady himself before the County Magistrate and the Yan Family, displaying no excessive hostility. Only then could he possibly seek vengeance for his son.

"I understand. Thank you for your efforts, Lord County Magistrate."

"Mm, that is good indeed."

Another hour passed by, stretching from early morning to midday. The initial examination of the corpse had concluded, and someone had been sent again to Firework Alley to collect evidence. Moreover, a symbolic search was conducted at Jiang Feng’s home, yet no evidence was found.

The most significant evidence was that Jiang Feng was a scholar, not a martial practitioner; no one believed he had the capability to kill Wang Qi.

"Wang Qi’s death occurred around midnight, while Xue Wuwei’s happened around 1 to 3 am. According to the testimony from Ethereal Violet Pavilion, Jiang Feng arrived at approximately 11 pm, leaving a one-hour discrepancy."

"According to testimony from Spring Yearning Pavilion, Jiang Feng frequents the establishment once a month to listen to music. He left last night around 11 pm. Further inquiries made to several regulars of Ethereal Violet Pavilion confirmed that they indeed saw Jiang Feng last night."

"No evidence of martial practice was found in Jiang Feng’s home, and he himself lacks the ability to take two lives."

"In addition, according to the coroner’s findings, both deaths are peculiar because there are traces of fighting on the bodies, not only signs of struggle with others, but evidence of them fighting each other."

When these words were uttered, the entire hall immediately became bustling with noise, with everyone speculating and whispering.

Even the usually composed Xue Ming shook momentarily, glancing subconsciously at the youth seated in the corner, as if he felt the youth’s malevolent gaze.

The youth’s lips quivered, forming a shape, his mouth curving into a sneer of contempt, which instantly made Xue Ming grip his chair firmly!

"Your son kneeled on the ground begging me, like a dog."

His knuckles turned white, veins bulged, appearing almost ready to crush the chair into pieces, and his dark expression brought the room’s tension to a peak.

Had it not been for the presence of the Yan Family and the County Magistrate, he might have already charged at the murderer who took his son’s life, wishing to tear him limb from limb.

"It seems that a skilled stranger has recently entered Qingshui County. We’ve obtained some information on this individual from the Yan Family. Perhaps we will make new progress by starting the investigation with that person..."

He initially wanted to argue further, but then the Lord County Magistrate abruptly drew a conclusion.

"Alright, Jiang Feng, you are unrelated to this case. I have troubled you for two hours."

Without any hesitation stood up, turned, and left.

"Brother Xue, I hope you remember your promise as well."

Brushing past Xue Ming, he left this reminder not to cross the line.

He came quickly and left just as swiftly. This had always been the County Magistrate’s style. And as for Xue Ming, his face alternated between red and white. Regardless of his inner turmoil, he could not possibly act out before everyone present.

The surrounding crowd dispersed rapidly; the common folk are like this, leaving as soon as the spectacle ends, patting their buttocks and moving on. The once-busy entrance to his home also quickly returned to peace.

Only a few people remained on the spot, and among them was naturally the disgruntled Xue Ming.

"Nearly caught that bastard’s slip-up! How on earth did he manage to get the whole Firework Alley to testify for him?"

One person giving false testimony he could understand, but an entire alley? That wasn’t just a matter of bribery, they must have actually been there.

And yet none of this mattered, what was important was how Jiang Feng could possibly have killed Wang Qi?

Suppressing the rage in his heart, he realized that there wouldn’t be any opportunity in the near future, as both the government yamen and the Yan Family were likely watching him closely. So, he forced a natural expression on his face, but no sooner had he stepped into the carriage than...

"Mr. Xue, when will you hold the funeral banquet? Remember to invite me to your son’s feast!"

This remark froze Xue Ming, who had just climbed into the carriage, like a post rooted to the ground.

Even Su Yi, who had not yet left, was startled by the young master’s words.

Such a vile tongue, truly despicable.

No wonder Liu Tangxi would say they should let Jiang Feng be a mouthpiece, specially brought back to the sect to curse at the elders.

But that wasn’t all, seeing the old master motionless, Jiang Feng added another line.

"My family’s ancestral tomb isn’t far from you Xue’s, need me to help carry your son’s coffin? I might as well pay respects to my ancestors at the same time."

The atmosphere became bizarre to the extreme.

His expression was completely different from the panic during interrogation; with a calm and indifferent face, mere observation made one feel uneasy.

Because it didn’t need to be spelled out between the two of them, Xue Ming knew Jiang Feng was referring to the incident three years ago, when he went up the mountain to worship his ancestors and almost got beheaded.

Everyone present thought a conflict would erupt between the two of them, even the carriage driver who followed Yan Yurou every day jumped down, ready to side with the miss if a fight broke out.

But the outcome was beyond everyone’s belief.

"Not too late to have a funeral banquet after finding the murderer."

"Though aged, I can still carry the coffin, so there’s no need for Young Master Jiang to trouble himself."

Watching the Xue family’s carriage drive away, Jiang Feng wore a thoughtful expression.

If Xue Ming was still like a rabid dog that had lost its reason, there were many ways to deal with him. For instance, if Xue Ming were truly provoked by him into losing his mind and attacking regardless of the consequences, what awaited him would be the skilled fighters of the government yamen and the Yan Family’s vengeance.

The Yan Family might not care about him, but to kill her fiancé in front of the other family’s young miss, heh.

"The older ginger gets the spicier it is; he could withstand that, truly ruthless."

Shaking his head, he initially hadn’t taken Xue Ming seriously, but now it appeared that Mr. Xue’s father was the most troublesome person.

Honestly, he wasn’t afraid of trouble that came head-on; what he feared most was the venomous tongue hidden in the corners—quiet on the surface, but the moment you turned a blind eye, it would lunge out and bite you, killing you on the spot.

"Young Master Jiang~ don’t space out. After being entangled all of last night, I’m a bit sleepy. My sister and I will head back to rest first. Remember to grace Lu Luo with your presence tomorrow~"

With a flirtatious wink, she playfully walked over, affectionately wrapping her arms around the young man’s sturdy arm, while all his attention was on Xue Ming and the County Magistrate, completely ignoring the person beside him...

"Didn’t Jiang Lang say that last night he just listened to some music and fell asleep in the shelter from the rain?"

The haunting voice made his hair stand on end in an instant!