Chapter 314: Overturning Hand (Seeking Subscriptions)
Meng Weiyun nodded, "Alright, I'll send the message right away and have Yan Zhe, the jailor of the 16th Watch, send someone over."
She was very satisfied with the handling of Lin XI.
Those 250 chastisements would provide an explanation to the students of Imperial Censor Zhao Yang.
Not rushing to start the trial was also correct since Lin XI hadn't officially taken over the Bureau of Investigation. How was he supposed to conduct an investigation?
Besides, this Yu Wendan was indeed very suspicious, and until this person's identity was confirmed, nothing he said could be taken as credible.
Undergoing the Heavenly Demon Test at the Imperial Censor's office in two days would also shut up those purists.
It would be a test conducted right under the eyes of the many censors, and it would be a chance for them to see firsthand the situation of this whistleblower.
By that time, Lin XI would have started his investigation with full legitimacy, and even if the censors had any grievances, they couldn't blame Lin XI.
Lin XI's way of handling the situation had already given them a lot of face.
Lin Rui then turned to 'Zhao Yingxu' with a bow, his expression cold and distant, "My apologies, Miss Zhao, I'm unaware of the purpose of Miss Zhao's visit here, but to avoid suspicion, I must ask Miss Zhao to return. Please convey my regards to Elder Zhao on my behalf, and once this case is concluded, clearing Elder Zhao of suspicion, I will certainly visit to apologize."
Fang Ranran clenched the silver note hidden in her sleeve, filled with helplessness.
She had originally wanted to visit Lin XI as soon as he settled in at the post station and have a proper talk with the siblings, but she didn't expect the Jin family to act so swiftly, so much so that she couldn't even deliver this 'arrival gift.'
Had she known this, it would have been better to wait at the docks.
At this moment, she could only respond with a smile and a fist salute, "Why should the official apologize? It was my abrupt visit. Today, Yingxu came here to pay respects to Official Lin on my family ancestor's orders, to congratulate the official on his new post, and after visiting an old disciple and friend of the family, to invite Sister Yun Xi over for a visit. I didn't expect such an incident to happen today. Now that it has come to this, Yingxu can only give up for now and will visit another day."
As Fang Ranran spoke, she oddly felt that 'Lin XI' was looking at her with a different gaze.
For some reason, she was reminded of the first time she met Lin Rui, and she recalled that he had looked at her with the same expression at that time.
Fang Ranran did not dwell on it and hurriedly bid farewell before leaving in a rush.
Fang Ranran needed to return to Zhao residence as soon as possible to contemplate countermeasures with her 'grandfather Zhao Yang.'
Not long after, Yan Zhe, the jailor of the 16th Watch, personally brought a team over and took Yu Wendan to the imperial prison.
However, Lin Rui also instructed Yan Zhe to transfer the former Governor of Shazhou, Yuan Chengkai, to the imperial prison as well.
Meng Weiyun was startled and asked with a puzzled look, "Junior brother, what is this for?"
She had been prepared to enter the city the next day and hand Yuan Chengkai over to the Ministry of Justice for detention.
"Yuan Chengkai's conduct in Shazhou has many questionable points, and I have to investigate whether this person has colluded with the Heavenly Demon," Lin Rui said, his hands behind his back and a cold smile in his eyes. "Originally, this matter had nothing to do with me, but now that I've taken the position of Commander of the Bureau of Investigation, I must clear up any suspicion regarding this person."
Meng Weiyun immediately understood that this was her junior brother's strike for revenge.
She was naturally pleased, especially since Yuan Chengkai indeed had suspicions of colluding with external Heavenly Demons.
Her senior brother, who had served as the commander in Shazhou, had been attacked by Yuan Chengkai's schemes, resulting in heavy casualties among his subordinates and loyalists.
Meng Weiyun found it amusing that Yuan Chengkai intended to garner sympathy from the court by playing the victim, in hopes of compelling the Emperor to assist him, but her junior brother swiftly crushed his hopes with a countermove.
Since the case involved the Heavenly Demon, the current Emperor naturally had to wait for Yuan Chengkai's case to reach a definitive conclusion before intervening.
But once Yuan Chengkai entered the imperial prison, it would be difficult for him to come out.
Yuan Chengkai's prison cart was just outside the post station, less than 100 meters away. He seemed to be meditating with closed eyes, but in fact, he was eavesdropping on the conversation inside.
Upon hearing these words, he suddenly felt his energy fluctuate, and his veins bulged all over his body.
At that moment, he truly regretted not killing Lin XI with a slap on the Tianxiang River!
Lin Rui then instructed Li Li, "Mr. Li, you personally follow and keep watch, be sure to keep an eye on Yu Wendan's cell and food, and don't be careless. If anything goes wrong, you alone will be held accountable."
Meng Weiyun felt more admiration upon hearing this.
This indicates that Lin Twelve placed high importance on the case, was meticulously thoughtful, and understood human relationships, avoiding speaking this sentence in front of Zhao Yingxu.
Yu Wendan was also very satisfied, thinking to himself that this Mr. Lin was indeed astute and capable. With his abilities, he was certain to nail Zhao Yang!
He didn't know that Lin Rui and the others were talking in the "Sky Extremity Star Work Group."
Since Senior Brother Li Li didn't participate in the pursuit of the Nursery Rhyme Killer, Lin Rui had set up a separate group for him.
End of Summer Shallow Thoughts (Lin Xi): Bro, I guess that Zhao Yingxu must be Ranran sis, this case must not be investigated.
Just now, Lin Xi had stood behind Lin Rui, sneakily read the statement, and was secretly shocked.
She knew that those two extraterrestrial Heavenly Demons were very likely Zhao Yan and Nalan Wei!
Once the case started to be investigated, no matter the outcome, both these seniors were dead for sure.
Lin Xi had a good relationship with Zhao Yan and Nalan Wei; they had taken great care of her in the Martial Arts Society.
There was also Fang Ranran – Lin Xi knew that this daughter of a congressional representative had always been a protective umbrella for her and her brother, shielding them from many storms.
If it wasn't for the protection of Miss Fang, just Wang Li, the Iron Fist King, could easily crush them to death.
Eccentric Younger (Wang Sen): The current situation is not good, I guess this guy has already removed the intelligent biological chip and is well prepared for the Heavenly Demon Test.
Cold Light Bamboo Shadow (Li Li): No hurry, BOSS arranged for me to keep an eye on it, there must be a reason for it. Your journey continues at My Virtual Library Empire
At that moment, Lin Rui sent a prescription to the group.
Lone Shadow Heavenly Blade (Lin Rui): Lingxue, follow the prescription I've written to buy the medicine. After refining it into a candle using the method I provided, find a way to deliver it to Senior Brother Li's hands.
White Summer (Xue Lingxue): Understood, but I'd like to know, BOSS, what is this medicine for? Is it a toxin?
Lin Rui: It's non-toxic, harmless, colorless, and tasteless, and under normal conditions, it has no effect on people. However, during the Heavenly Demon Test, it can disturb this guy's bloodline talents, making it hard for his Primordial Spirit to consolidate, and his Soul Consciousness will exhibit some characteristics of an otherworldly traveler.
Lin Xi and Li Li present exchanged glances and came to a realization, pondering how an otherworldly traveler under such a condition could counter the Heavenly Demon Test?
Let alone an otherworldly traveler, even a normal Sky Extremity Star individual would likely be found problematic in the test.
Cold Light Bamboo Shadow (Li Li): I understand, BOSS!
While he was watching over Yu Wendan, to pass the time, he would read some books or case files, and that wouldn't be an issue, right? It's quite normal to light a couple of candles to see those tiny characters clearly.
Wang Sen also completely let go of his worries, thinking to himself that truly, only Rui Ge deserved this praise.
This was solving the problem directly at the root. If the person who initiated the accusation was an extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon, then how could the statement submitted by this person be credible?
What was the intention of this extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon in slandering the old ministers of the Great Song Dynasty, the pillars of the court?
However, such a tactic could only be played by Rui Ge, who was proficient in medicine and the making of poisons.
The person in question had fallen into Rui Ge's hands, and there was only the fate of being toyed to death by Rui Ge.
Wang Sen, thinking about his own upcoming Heavenly Demon Test in two days, felt his mood becoming anxious and heavy again.
But this emotion lasted only for a moment before he suppressed it.
Lin Rui had already made arrangements for him, including the last-minute removal of the intelligent biological chip before the test, a surgery, and embedding runes in his subcutaneous tissue specifically to cope with the Heavenly Demon Test.
Lin Rui had also prescribed a medicine that Wang Sen had been taking for ten consecutive days.
He keenly felt the changes within his body. Not only was his soul extremely consolidated, but the 'Mind and Flesh Unity' of his body also became increasingly high under the influence of the medication.
So much so that in the past two days, the process of Wang Sen's soul leaving the otherworldly body and returning to his own became very difficult.
Besides, Minister Zhou had also invited an SS-class Seventh Realm Technician from the East Asian Republic's National Security Bureau to help from afar.
Lin Rui said he would definitely pass the Heavenly Demon Test, and Wang Sen had complete confidence in Lin Rui's words.