roccoschili Chapter 128: Emperor Tianqi’s Tenth Son, Xia Mingqing!
Chapter 128: Emperor Tianqi’s Tenth Son, Xia Mingqing!
He Yan saw Lu Xuan’s confusion and quickly explained.
"Prince An is the tenth son of Emperor Tianqi, Xia Mingqing!"
"The fief of this Prince An is located in Qingling Prefecture of Anzhou."
Emperor Tianqi!
Upon hearing this name, Lu Xuan was naturally not unfamiliar.
The previous emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty had mysteriously passed away more than ten years ago.
After that, the throne of the Great Xia Dynasty was inherited by Emperor Tianqi’s eldest daughter, Xia Mingyue.
When Lu Xuan first heard this news, he couldn’t help but admire Xia Mingyue a little.
To be able to seize this supreme position as a woman was truly rare!
As for Qingling Prefecture, Lu Xuan didn’t know much; he only knew that it was the premier prefecture of Anzhou, the center of Anzhou.
The residence of the governor of Anzhou was right within this so-called Qingling Prefecture.
Prince An...
Lu Xuan fell silent, losing interest in further conversation.
He was waiting for the outcome from those outside.
If the other party hadn’t acted against his family, then Lu Xuan could consider sparing this White Dao Prefecture’s assistant prefect.
Otherwise, even with Prince An backing him, Lu Xuan would still deal with Luo Jinghe.
Thinking of this, Lu Xuan composed himself, sat back in the primary seat, closed his eyes to rest, and waited quietly for the result.
In contrast to Lu Xuan’s calm, He Yan appeared a bit uneasy.
A moment later, Su An appeared at the door and briskly walked in.
Lu Xuan opened his eyes and saw Su An holding a piece of paper covered in writing.
Su An slightly bowed his head, saluted Lu Xuan sitting in the main seat, and then began to speak with a sense of satisfaction.
"Lord Xuan Envoy, they confessed!"
When it comes to extorting confessions by torture, the Profound Bird Guard has some assurance.
If the opponent doesn’t speak, they just continue to torture until they do.
Moreover, the best doctor in the prefectural city was also here.
If those being extorted didn’t speak, they would be beaten while receiving treatment.
Facing the paper handed over by Su Mu, Lu Xuan reached out and took it, then carefully read the text on it.
A few breaths later, Lu Xuan had already finished reading the content above.
The five people, after a round of severe torture, dared not hide anything and confessed everything directly.
These people even revealed their misconduct in Qingyun County without reservation.
However, these people didn’t mention the key point.
As for whether Luo Jinghe had acted against the Lu Family Pharmacy, they all knew nothing about it.
It seems they didn’t even know their master’s plans.
In Lu Xuan’s deep eyes, a bright light inadvertently flashed.
He gently waved the paper in his hand, and it fluttered in the wind in mid-air.
In an instant, the paper was covered by crimson flames in the void, then turned into black ashes, scattering on the ground.
Su An was deeply shaken by this astonishing method.
But to He Yan, who was used to it, this Xuan Envoy’s methods were too inscrutable. Even now, he couldn’t understand it.
Especially a few days ago, when the Xuan Envoy from Jingtai Prefecture, who held the same rank as Li, came to visit.
The humble attitude of Mr. Mo almost made He Yan drop his jaw in shock, not daring to believe it.
As for those few who dared to blackmail and extort the Lu Family Pharmacy, Lu Xuan naturally wouldn’t let them go.
"Leave, I wish for you to resolve them without letting too many people know about this matter!"
Su An grasped the meaning, understanding Lu Xuan’s intention.
"Yes, Lord Xuan Envoy!"
With Su An’s departure, Lu Xuan looked towards He Yan again and slowly spoke.
"Mr. He, secretly keep an eye on that Luo Jinghe until I return from Lanshan County."
"If any news about the Lu Family Pharmacy arises, inform me immediately!"
Lu Xuan didn’t care what kind of formidable background Luo Jinghe had.
Any factors detrimental to the Lu Family would be eliminated by Lu Xuan without hesitation.
What is the Lu Family Pharmacy?
Upon hearing this name, He Yan was filled with questions.
However, He Yan didn’t puzzle too long, recalling something Li had told him before leaving.
This Xuan Envoy was named Lu Xuan, from Qingyun County.
The Lu Family?
Lu Xuan?
Could this be the origin of the Xuan Envoy?
Upon thinking of this information, He Yan felt a chill in his heart.
That damned Luo Jinghe, could he be planning to attack the Lu Family Pharmacy?
But even before He Yan could respond, Lu Xuan’s figure gradually blurred and finally disappeared from his sight.
"Lord Xuan Envoy’s methods are truly unbelievable."
He Yan looked towards the door and felt a genuine sense of awe.
Even with his speed as an Inner Qi Realm martial artist, Lu Xuan’s body technique was beyond comprehension.
If the Xuan Envoy wanted to take his life, he might not even have time to defend himself.
"Luo Jinghe!"
After softly murmuring, He Yan also followed Lu Xuan’s steps, leaving the hall and heading straight toward Luo Jinghe’s residence.
It’s quite a rarity for an Inner Qi Realm martial artist to secretly monitor a modest Blood Refining Realm assistant prefect.
Lanshan County!
On a central main street, it was surprisingly deserted, with most surrounding shops closed tightly.
At a glance, there were only a few small shops open on this several-dozen-meter-wide street.
However, the shopkeepers all wore tense expressions, appearing very frightened.
Under normal circumstances, this street was bustling, with an unending stream of passersby.
All of this was due to a bizarre and horrifying murder case that happened a few days ago.
At the end of the street stood a large mansion.
The manor’s big redwood doors were sealed tight by government seals.
In front of the mansion were various incense burners, with partly burnt incense sticks that seemed to be offering to something.
The owner of this mansion was one of the renowned gentries of Lanshan County, the shopkeeper of the Ren Family Bank.
But just a few days ago, the entire Ren Family unexpectedly died suddenly and violently.
Whether man, woman, young, old, or even livestock and poultry, all were dead overnight.
It was said that the bizarre way they died even scared a government official out of their wits.
This rumor caused the street’s businesses and pedestrians to flee, not daring to come near.
Now, the only ones remaining on this street were those with more courage.
The sunlight was gradually dimming, yet it wasn’t even dusk.
Those few shops still open immediately closed, leaving with looks of fear and panic.
Outside Lanshan County, just as the city gates were about to close.
In the distant horizon, a steed sped like the wind, racing toward Lanshan County’s gate.
Upon entering Lanshan County, the young man on horseback scanned his surroundings.
The visitor was none other than Lu Xuan.