331: Chapter 129 I want to report!
I want to make a contribution!
331: Chapter 129 I want to report!
I want to make a contribution!
Yes!
Wang Yunxiao actually thought the same, “Why would you arrange a ghost marriage now when you can do it any other time?” He also vaguely remembered hearing from Third Master Ding that there were many nuances to arranging ghost marriages, the most taboo of which was forcing living people into ghost unions, which easily conjured fierce ghosts.
So, unless they bore a grudge against the family, or intended harm, people generally didn’t engage in such acts.
He had seen what fierce ghosts looked like and knew they indeed existed.
So, when he saw the young bride in that sedan, he felt there was something fishy.
Now, seeing the genuinely baffled expression on Third Master Ding’s face confirmed his suspicions.
The use of the Mealybug Doll was indeed a spell known to Third Master Ding, but he wasn’t the only one skilled in trickery here; someone guilty had already fled.
Wang Yunxiao squatted in front of Old Third Ding, and asked in a deep voice, “Third Master, what’s the background of that disciple from the Cuojin Sect?
It’s said that professionals know their own kind best, and you were even drinking together.
Don’t tell me you don’t know him.”
Old Third Ding responded with a bitter smile, “I know him, I know him.
This Mr.
Leng is a well-known figure in Tianmen City, a true disciple of the Cuojin Sect, a distinguished guest of the Qian King’s Mansion, who walks the path of Fulong Court.
We commoners can’t compare to him at all.
But I don’t know why, Mr.
Leng always regards me unfavorably, always finding faults with me…”
“Mr.
Leng?
Leng Nian?”
“Yes, you’ve heard of the name, officer.
But the names and appearances of the disciples of the Cuojin Sect are all false…”
Such a familiar name.
Wasn’t this the same Mr.
Yin Yang who wanted to make Chen Yan his disciple because of her talents?
It was because of the ghost marriage last time, this damned inertia of fate…
Wait!
Wang Yunxiao suddenly realized, this really wasn’t an issue of the inertia of fate.
If there really was such inertia, the one in the sedan should have been Chen Yan!
And encountering Leng Nian twice, once could be a coincidence, but twice?
If it was as Old Three Ding said, Leng Nian served the Qian King’s Mansion, and his usual dealings were with the ordinary folks in the market, there shouldn’t be any conflict of interest between them.
Then why were they intertwined over the same issue twice?
Thinking this, Wang Yunxiao stared at Old Third Ding and said coldly, “Third Master, you’ve gotten yourself into a big problem this time.
The government has already started its third round of specialized crackdown operations, and here you are, going against the wind, using the Mealybug Doll to force underage girls into ghost marriages.
This isn’t something that can be settled by eating a peanut; I reckon you need to be set as a negative example, undergo a public trial and then be executed by shooting within two minutes…”
“It wasn’t me!
I didn’t do anything!
I am wronged, officer!”
It was dusky and through the mask, Old Third Ding didn’t recognize Wang Yunxiao; terrified by his few words, he broke down crying, “Officer, I really am a good citizen!
I used to run some shady businesses that couldn’t be disclosed, but that’s all in the past.
I’ve since reformed and am trying to be a better person now; you can’t wrong me like this!”
Still a good citizen…
Don’t call me officer, call me Supreme Elder.
Wang Yunxiao scoffed at this, knowing that if just crying injustice would clear one’s name, then there would be no villains left in the world.
It’s not like I don’t know what you are made of; I’ve known you long enough.
Old Third Ding wailed twice, but seeing that Wang Yunxiao was unmoved, he finally realized something and quickly quieted down.
Crawling up, he pleaded softly, “Officer, I really am wronged.
Please give me a chance to prove my innocence.
In the future, I will definitely show my gratitude.”
While speaking, he slid off the white jade ring he was wearing on his thumb and asked obsequiously handing it to Wang Yunxiao, “Officer, take this ring to the Extensive Knowledge Pavilion on Nanshi Main Street.
The shopkeeper can exchange it for five hundred dollars.
If it’s short by even a dollar, you can come back and slap me hard!”
Extensive Knowledge Pavilion…
Wang Yunxiao was pensive and didn’t refuse outright.
Taking the ring, he said sternly, “You, Third Master Ding, are also a renowned figure in the Jianghu World; I will spare you some dignity this time.
You say it wasn’t you, but you can’t completely dissociate yourself from this matter.
Go home, get your leg treated, and come find me at the police station tomorrow night at the same time to explain yourself.”
Upon hearing this, Old Third Ding was immensely relieved; despite the pain in his leg, he quickly got up and bowed, asking, “May I know the honorable name of the officer?”
“Chief of the Special Service Section, surname Wang!”
Wang Yunxiao thought for a moment and added, “Third Master, don’t blame me for not reminding you; the nature of this matter is quite severe.
Think about it, why did I specifically come to you today?
If you were really innocent, why would this blame fall on your head?”
Old Third Ding suddenly understood and nodded earnestly, “Thank you, Lord Wang, for your guidance.
I wouldn’t have thought of that if you hadn’t mentioned it.
Rest assured, I will definitely give you a satisfactory explanation tomorrow at this time!”
Wang Yunxiao did not reveal more information, mainly because he was not very familiar with this field, and the intelligence information he could provide might not be professional, potentially leading people astray.
It is said that Mr.
Yin Yang can calculate the future; since Old Third Ding earns his living this way, let him figure it out.
If he can figure it out, great; if not, he will be held accountable.
As for whether he might flee, Wang Yunxiao hadn’t even considered it.
On one hand, he really was just a small fry; one more or one less on the execution list made no difference.
Managing to survive in Tianmen City through the first two rounds of crackdown and cleanup indicated that he couldn’t be too bad.
What Wang Yunxiao truly cared about was the self-proclaimed disciple of the Cuojin Sect, Leng Nian.
Although lacking actual evidence, the guilty manner in which Leng Nian acted convinced Wang Yunxiao that something was amiss.
On the other hand…
the people of Tianmen City, belonging to the Jianghu World, valued dignity above all.
It is said, “Matters of life and death are trivial compared to losing one’s honor,” and for the people of Tianmen, “Matters of life and death are trivial compared to losing face.”
For Old Third Ding to have maintained his wealth till now, he must have some shamelessness; if you look at my woman, I might just kill your whole family.
It’s about acknowledgment of a person.
Even if I beat you down like a grandchild, pulling you up and calling you elder afterwards also gives you face.
Despite his leg being broken by Wang Yunxiao, Old Third Ding bore no grudge.
After all, Wang Yunxiao was a government officer conducting official business.
And by addressing him as Third Master and ultimately maintaining his dignity, he was deeply moved.
Seeing Wang Yunxiao preparing to leave, he quickly called out, “Lord Wang, wait!
I wish to report something!
I want to denounce someone!
There’s a rebel here!
There is a grand traitor deceiving our lord!”