Rebirth: I Became The Villain's Dark Moon Chapter 314: Digging a Pit for Counterattack - Novel Cool

Chapter 314: Digging a Pit for Counterattack

Chapter 314: Digging a Pit for Counterattack

As dawn approached, the autumn rain that had fallen all night finally ceased.

The clerks of the Ministry of Punishment began their morning roll call.

Luo San, dressed in a long gown, fearlessly knocked on the main doors of the Ministry of Punishment.

A busy clerk casually called out, "Who's there?"

"Luo San," Luo San replied.

"Why are you here?" The clerk dropped the wooden plaque used for roll call, picked it up, and wiped it with his sleeve before impatiently asking, "If you're here to report a case, go to the Prefect of Jingzhao! If you want to file a complaint, go to the Supreme Court!"

Throughout history, the functions of various government departments have differed. In the current dynasty, cases involving the royal family and court officials are often handled by the Supreme Court, while the Ministry of Punishment is in charge of criminal laws and the review of important cases. Ordinary cases don't reach the Ministry of Punishment.

Xun Yu and Mingxuan Wei were specifically ordered by Princess Wanping to be escorted to the Ministry of Punishment; otherwise, the Ministry might not have taken the case.

Luo San sighed and, looking at the tightly shut doors, said, "You're searching for me, and I've come to surrender myself."

"A convict of the Ministry of Punishment?" The clerk was startled and, forgetting about the roll call, hurriedly opened the doors for Luo San.

But when Luo San opened the main doors and peered outside, he saw only empty streets with not a trace of any prisoners.

Luo San was hooded and dragged for several dozen steps, nearly making him vomit. Finally, with a painful jolt to his rear, he was thrown onto a carriage.

Meng Qianqian wiped the sweat from her forehead, "Phew, that was exhausting~"

Luo San heard a familiar voice and couldn't help but frown, "Madam Lu?"

Meng Qianqian removed the hood, "Oh, it's me. You can come out now."

Luo San crawled out of the hood and immediately saw Meng Qianqian in her night travel garment, with Lu Yuan sitting beside her.

Lu Yuan's face was slightly pale, as if he had been injured.

Of course, whether Lu Yuan was injured or not had nothing to do with Luo San.

"There are two matters."

Luo San asked the two, "First, why did you bring me here? Second, why did you hood me? You could have just asked, and I would have come with you."

Meng Qianqian held the rope and blinked, "Are you sure you won't resist a bit?"

Luo San spoke frankly, "Would resisting even help? I can't beat you anyway."

Meng Qianqian's eyes moved slightly to the left, "Oh dear, my head is spinning."

Luo San: "..."

Lu Yuan spoke to Luo San, "We brought you here for a reason."

Luo San, exasperated, said, "I've already come to surrender at the Ministry of Punishment as agreed. What other matter could there be?"

Lu Yuan calmly replied, "The plan has changed. You don't need to surrender for now."

Luo San scoffed, "A change in plans, huh? Who do you think you are? I can change my mind if I want. If you think I'll surrender, you're mistaken!"

Lu Yuan nonchalantly said, "It's up to you."

Luo San furrowed his brows.

Lu Yuan didn't speak further.

After waiting for half a day, Luo San still didn't get any follow-up, and he himself started to lose patience. Coldly, he asked, "What exactly are you up to?"

Seeing the opportunity, Lu Yuan revealed, "We want you to help us a little more. After the task is complete, you can go and surrender. If you refuse to surrender, as a reward, I'll let you go."

Luo San narrowed his eyes, "You want me to surrender to testify against the Chancellor. I'm your most important witness, yet you're willing to let me go. That's highly unusual, unless... you have a better plan to strike at the Chancellor."

Meng Qianqian widened her eyes, "Wow, Luo San, you're so smart!"

Luo San, not one to give empty compliments, said, "It's taken you so many years to realize I'm smart enough to hide among you all this time?"

Meng Qianqian invited, "Then join us. We need allies as clever as you!"

"What if I refuse?" Luo San asked.

Meng Qianqian replied.

At dawn, Chen Long returned to the Chancellor's Mansion, his body covered in blood.

Chancellor Xun was discussing with several advisors on how to restore Xun Yu's reputation and the dignity of the Chancellor's Mansion.

Xun Liu, Xun Qi, and Shangguan Ling were also present.

Upon spotting Chen Long outside, Chancellor Xun signaled to the advisors, who discreetly left the room.

Chen Long entered the study, his body emitting a nauseating stench of blood.

Xun Qi furrowed his brows.

Chancellor Xun, with an air of authority, asked, "What happened?"

"Lu Yuan is dead," Chen Long replied.

Xun Qi, Xun Liu, and Shangguan Ling were all taken aback.

Xun Qi was surprised that Chen Long had actually succeeded.

Xun Liu and Shangguan Ling, unaware of the situation, were shocked that Chen Long had attempted to assassinate Lu Yuan.

"Where's the corpse?" Chancellor Xun inquired.

Wiping away the blood from the corner of his mouth, Chen Long said, "Si She took it away."

Chancellor Xun twisted the jade toggle ring on his left thumb, his thoughts unreadable to anyone present.

"Go and tend to your wounds first," he ordered.

"Yes, Adoptive Father," Chen Long replied, dragging his injured body out of the study.

Shangguan Ling spoke up, "Chancellor, let me go and take a look!"

Chancellor Xun did not object.

Shangguan Ling caught up with Chen Long in the small garden, his expression grave. "Did you really kill the Marquis?"

"Yes," Chen Long confirmed.

Shangguan Ling was incredulous. "How is that possible? His martial arts skills are no less than yours... Moreover, there's also Si She..."

Chen Long glanced at him. "I have no need to prove my martial arts skills to you."

"That's not what I meant..." Shangguan Ling looked around and whispered, "You and Xiaojiu Meng were on good terms, weren't you? Aren't you afraid that Meng Xiaojiu will seek revenge for Lu Yuan's death?"

Chen Long paused. "I had my reasons for killing him."

In the study, Xun Qi asked Chancellor Xun, "Adoptive Father, did Chen Long really kill Lu Yuan? Should I send Sixth Brother to the Duke's Manor to gather some intelligence?"

Chancellor Xun nodded in agreement.

Xun Liu immediately headed to the Duke's Manor.

Xun Liu was an outer disciple of Qianji Pavilion, and his martial arts skills were on par with the Shier Wei. However, to his surprise, as soon as he entered the Duke's Manor, he was discovered by Bai Qingchen and the Majestic King's secret guards.

After several attempts, he still couldn't infiltrate the Duke's Manor.

"Adoptive Father, the Duke's Manor has heightened security measures. I can't get in," Xun Liu reported back to Chancellor Xun in the study.

Xun Qi asked, "Sixth Brother, did you see any physicians or imperial doctors coming or going?"

Xun Liu shook his head. "No."

Xun Qi pondered for a moment before speaking, "I forgot that Meng Xiaojiu is a divine physician. If Lu Yuan is truly in trouble, there's no need to seek another expert. But if Lu Yuan is indeed dead, shouldn't the Duke's Manor have issued an obituary? Si She took the corpse, which means Si She saw that Chen Long killed Lu Yuan. With the Majestic King's temperament, he's probably already launched an attack on the Chancellor's Mansion, seeking mutual annihilation with Chen Long and us."

What is the Duke's Manor up to?

Why can't I understand this situation all of a sudden?

Chancellor Xun instructed, "Send Lady Yan to the Duke's Manor."

(End of Chapter)

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