Little did Yan Zhenqing of the Qingfeng Academy know that he had no intention of letting Chen Xuanze and his group off the hook from the beginning. First, Chen Xuanze's insults were too harsh, practically exposing the other party's secrets and adding salt to the wound. Second, during the previous years when Qingfeng Academy was whitewashing Yan Yizheng's image, the people from the Bureau of Demon Sealing didn't spare any gossip. They talked about how without Qingfeng Academy, the capital wouldn't have been destroyed, and how the two slaves from the two families were unworthy to remain in the Confucian lineage.
When Chen Xuanze raised the representative copper coin, Yan Zhenqing was genuinely flustered. The Bureau of Demon Sealing was not only famous among demons and evil spirits but also well-known within the sacred places of the sects. Not to mention their Qingfeng Academy – grudges from the past transformed into enmity today; how could they not pay attention?
Moreover, who let Chen Xuanze only have one copper coin? Those in the know were aware that the copper coin of the Bureau of Demon Sealing was just a slightly higher-grade laborer than cannon fodder.
Approaching the ear of Prince Zhao Baixiong, Yan Zhenqing whispered, "Your Highness, unexpectedly, it's someone from the Bureau of Demon Sealing. He just insulted my ancestors with a sentence, but let's just forget about it today. I'll come to explain to Miss Li later. I believe Miss Li won't blame Your Highness."
These words were quite artful, first pointing out the arrogance of the Bureau of Demon Sealing, then pretending to be magnanimous while subtly expressing his grievances. This way, the Bureau of Demon Sealing and Yan Zhenqing, representing Qingfeng Academy, formed a vivid contrast: one understanding righteousness, the other using influence to suppress.
In addition, the Bureau of Demon Sealing's Demon-Sealing Guards fishing in the Yanzhi River was already a violation of the laws of Great Liang. The Bureau of Demon Sealing was at fault first.
Finally, he brought up Li Gu-niang, the last pure maiden among the entire cruise ship, and also the one that couldn't be arranged for the prince with any means. Other beauties from the flower contests had long been taken advantage of, but this untouched maiden became quite famous in the capital. Today, the prince came at her invitation, specifically for Li Gu-niang. If the prince took Li Gu-niang's lead, then in the future, who wouldn't praise the prince's imposing and charming appearance? Losing face in front of a beauty was not something anyone would want. Therefore, he concluded that this violent crown prince would not give any face to the Bureau of Demon Sealing.
Sure enough, the crown prince, under Yan Zhenqing's instigation, angrily questioned, "What nonsense are you talking about? What's wrong with the Demon-Sealing Guards of the Bureau of Demon Sealing? Can the people of the Bureau of Demon Sealing override the laws of Great Liang?"
Although the crown prince was a bit violent, it didn't mean he was without brains. It was difficult to make a move against the people from the Bureau of Demon Sealing without a reason. First, throw a big hat over, then, when the time came, the Bureau of Demon Sealing wouldn't dare not to compromise. The Bureau of Demon Sealing adhered to rules, and today, they stood on the side of justice. Even if they couldn't be banished, they would have to make the stubborn cane bow its head.
Chen Qianqian felt a bit puzzled and uncontrollably walked out from behind Chen Xuanze, ready to make a move. This was the effect of ancient contractual arts. Chen Xuanze stopped her with a glance. He decided to take a step back, arching his hand and bending over, respectfully saying, "Your Highness, this humble one has eyes but failed to see. Later, I will go to the Five-City Garrison to pay the fine. I hope Your Highness will be generous." The face of the crown prince was saved. Just when he was about to decide that the matter would end like this, the crown prince saw Chen Qianqian, who had just appeared. A lewd and wicked color flashed in the slender eyes of the crown prince.
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In the afternoon, while listening to the Tao Te Ching, Chen Qianqian restored her cultivation. By now, she had transformed into an exquisite figure standing at a height of 1.6 meters, with long and shapely legs. The green silk robe couldn't conceal the prominent and alluring curves of her chest.
In the eyes of the crown prince, this girl in green could be described as having the charm of a girl next door, with a figure that was still innocent and tightly packed, just like Miss Li. Immediately, the crown prince changed his mind. The slender cane Demon-Sealing Guard could be spared, but he must take possession of this green-robed girl today. A scene of three people rolling on a large bed, with two plum blossoms blushing everywhere, would be such a bliss! Thinking of this, the crown prince's lower abdomen warmed, eager to embrace the two beauties in a passionate embrace.
As for whether the girl in green was from the Bureau of Demon Sealing, he wasn't worried. Since the establishment of the Bureau of Demon Sealing, they had never recruited women. Moreover, except for a few places in the capital where he dared not mess around, he could take whatever he wanted elsewhere.
Staring fixedly at Chen Qianqian, he said, "Alright, I'll give face to the Bureau of Demon Sealing. As long as this girl next to you comes on board and accompanies me for a drink, we'll forget about this matter today."
Chen Xuanze turned his head slightly to look at Chen Qianqian, his eyes filled with a warning. He thought that after stopping Chen Qianqian from making a move, she had secretly used enchantment techniques.
Chen Qianqian's eyes were full of grievance. She truly hadn't used any enchantment technique. Since practicing the art of hiding her demonic aura, her natural allure was concealed without a trace.
Her lips moved quickly without making a sound. The shape of her mouth conveyed the message: "It's not me, I didn't do anything. This crown prince is just lecherous. You can't blame me for being beautiful."
Understanding her, Chen Xuanze turned around, straightening his body without the submissive appearance from earlier.
Chen Qianqian was a demonic creature, but she was his companion demon. Just like how Li Gou wanted to take away the monk and Taoist separately, he wouldn't allow anyone to take his snake demon. This was a snake demon who had practiced the art of hiding her demonic nature. The future human radar was already showing initial results today, delaying his grand plan of demon-sealing. Not to mention a crown prince, even a second-ranked official would have to find a way to kill her.
Chen Xuanze, with a serious expression on his usually amiable face, replied in a deep voice, "Your Highness, regarding the incident with Zhao Laojiu harboring demonic creatures at the beginning of the month, you are aware of the consequences. Concealing demons on this pleasure boat, I wonder how Your Highness plans to explain this?"
The crown prince, Zhao Baixiong, was startled for a moment, then quickly regained his composure. There couldn't possibly be demons hidden on the pleasure boat. The slender cane Demon-Sealing Guard was just a desperate threat, and he was irritated. How could there be a girl who dared to threaten him with her words? He was the prince of Great Liang! There were only two royal princes who were allowed to stay in the capital, and one of them was his own father, Prince Ning! The emperor had no heir until now, and he might become the next emperor of Great Liang!
The surname of the Great Liang royal family was Zhao, and a mere ninth-ranked Demon-Sealing Guard couldn't protect himself if he provoked the prince! The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Looking at the slender cane with a hearty face, the crown prince roared, "Daring to speak impudently, slandering the imperial family of Great Liang with baseless accusations, seize them!"
Upon the command of the crown prince, ten black-clad figures appeared at the bow of the boat, holding the unmistakable weapons of the Black Cloak Division, the winged crossbows used to kill Zhao Laojiu.
As the guards on the boat were about to arrest the four, a gentle woman walked out of a room on the boat. This woman was dressed in men's clothing, and a red silk robe outlined her exceptionally graceful figure. Standing next to Prince Zhao Baixiong, she said softly, "Your Highness, the Bureau of Demon Sealing is not to be trifled with. It's better not to trouble them. I, however, cannot stand their slaughter of aquatic creatures. It's just that, and I hope Your Highness won't cause trouble for me."
When this woman appeared, information surfaced in Chen Xuanze's knowledge sea: "Carp demon, 150 years of cultivation, possesses a rare treasure, can conceal demonic aura. Evil, seal!"
Today's trouble was caused by this carp demon named Li Gu.