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Wei Changxuan was well aware that as long as one was in officialdom, it was impossible to be without secrets or never make mistakes.
The key lies in whether those at the top are willing to conduct a thorough investigation.
But at this moment, he must firmly grasp the incomparably sharp sword that is the night watchman.
This turned the entire officialdom of the Great Feng Dynasty upside down.
Let those with ill intentions know that I am not a pushover to be manipulated!
This also let Emperor Yuanjing know that he would soon be all alone...
Soon, all the night watchmen assembled and lined up neatly.
Wei Changxuan took the lead, riding a tall horse at the very front.
Yang Yan, Nangong Qianrou, and others followed behind on horseback.
Behind them was a group of night watchmen walking briskly.
The large group headed towards the residence of Li Yulang, the Minister of Rites.
Along the way, the sound of synchronized footsteps and the clashing of weapons filled the air.
The clanging sounds mingled together.
The commotion instantly attracted countless people to stop and watch.
Everyone was talking at once, whispering and discussing amongst themselves.
"What on earth is going on? Why are all the night watchmen out?"
"Could something terrible have happened?"
"Looking in that direction, it seems to be the residence of high-ranking officials and nobles. Could it be..."
The people's speculations rose and fell in waves.
Everyone's eyes were filled with curiosity and a hint of unease.
Wei Changxuan led a group of night watchmen.
They arrived in front of the Ministry of Rites' residence with great momentum.
At this moment, several gatekeepers outside the Li residence saw the arriving night watchmen.
They all frowned.
"Gentlemen, my master is the current Minister of Rites. May I ask what brings you here?"
"Make way, we need to enter the mansion!"
A silver-gong-wielding man stepped forward and reprimanded several servants.
"Ha, they're nothing but henchmen of eunuchs. My master is a high-ranking official of the second rank. Do you think you can just walk into the Li residence as you please?"
A servant jumped out, pointed at the silver gong, and angrily cursed.
"They say even a lowly servant can act arrogantly in front of us night watchmen!"
Wei Changxuan sneered and gave the order directly.
"Chop him up! Chop him into pieces and feed him to the dogs! Anyone who tries to stop him today will die!"
Swish!
puff
Blood spurted out instantly, staining the door red.
With Wei Changxuan's command.
The man with the silver gong immediately drew his sword and slaughtered all the arrogant lackeys in front of the gate.
Without the slightest hesitation, Wei Changxuan swung his hand sharply and shouted angrily:
"Break through!"
Several strong, burly night watchmen immediately stepped forward.
The strength of an eighth-rank martial artist instantly shook the heavy door.
"boom"
With a deafening roar, the mansion gate collapsed, sending splinters flying everywhere.
The crowd poured in like a tide, and in the blink of an eye, they completely surrounded the mansion.
"Minister of Rites Li Yulang, come out and face your death at once!"
Wei Changxuan's voice was like rolling thunder.
The sound echoed back and forth in the mansion, making people's eardrums ache and their hearts tremble.
The servants and maids in the mansion were trembling with fear.
Like startled birds, they huddled in corners, not daring to utter a sound.
A moment later, Li Yulang arrived, carefully surrounded by several guards.
Asking for flowers
He walked out of the inner room looking flustered.
His forehead was covered with beads of sweat.
He already knows everything that happened in front of the gate.
The fact that Wei Changxuan dared to kill his servant shows that the visitor had ill intentions.
But he still feigned composure, shouting angrily with a fierce but inwardly weak expression:
"Wei Changxuan, how dare you!"
How dare you trespass into this official's residence!
Do you even have any respect for the law?
Is there no longer any order or discipline in the imperial court?
Wei Changxuan's lips curled into a mocking sneer.
He took a step forward, his eyes filled with disdain and contempt, and said:
"The law? You dare mention the law to me?"
You accepted bribes and leaked exam questions during the imperial examinations.
Your son forcibly abducted a woman and cheated on poetry recitations.
Every single one of these offenses is a capital offense.
Do you think you can get away with all those filthy things you've done?
Today is your death day. Accept your fate!
Li Yulang felt a sudden panic, but still held onto a sliver of hope.
In an attempt to evade responsibility, he shrieked, "You're making baseless accusations! What evidence do you have?"
You're just trying to slander me because you've only just taken over the watchman's office.
I am the Minister of Rites, a high-ranking official of the second rank in the imperial court.
Even your uncle Wei Yuan would have to give me some face when he sees me.
Who do you think you are, to dare to be so insolent!
Wei Changxuan snorted coldly and waved his hand dismissively.
Jing Ni, who had already obtained information about the Luo Wang organization, stepped forward.
He threw a thick stack of files in front of Li Yulang with a "thud," the papers making a crisp sound as they hit the ground.
"This is irrefutable evidence. Open your eyes and take a good look!"
Each of the above crimes is supported by detailed records and witness testimonies. Do you still intend to deny it?!
Li Yulang picked up the file with trembling hands. He had just turned to the first page when his eyes swept over its contents.
His face turned as white as paper in an instant, his legs went weak, and he almost collapsed to the ground.
But he was still unwilling to give up and was making a final struggle:
"This...this must be a forgery by you. You're trying to frame me!"
I want to see His Majesty and ask him to decide my fate!
Even if I am truly guilty, the Ministry of Justice should handle the case; you have no right to interrogate me!
"You're still being stubborn!"
Wei Changxuan was so angry that he laughed instead.
"Your crimes are well-documented and supported by witnesses and physical evidence; no one can save you."
Having said that, he waved his hand and gave a loud order:
"Take them all down! Don't let a single one escape!"
The night watchmen immediately sprang into action.
They began a thorough search of the mansion.
In an instant, cries, curses, and pleas for mercy filled the mansion, creating utter chaos.
Soon after, Li Yulang's family and confidants arrived.
And those servants who usually bullied others and committed evil deeds were all brought out one by one, kneeling on the ground in a sorry state, their faces full of fear.
Li Yulang's wife cried out and rushed towards him, but was pulled back by the night watchman.
She cried out, "Master, what has happened? How did we end up like this!"
Li Yulang's son was also terrified and turned pale.
He collapsed to the ground, muttering, "I don't want to die, I don't want to die..."
Wei Changxuan watched the chaotic scene unfold.