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Chapter 23: Summoned, Successor as Head Constable
The constable didn't say a word, he just looked down at the ground.
He knew Zhao the constable's temper; the calmer he appeared on the surface, the angrier he was inside.
The current calm is like the prelude to an impending volcanic eruption.
"What did Lord Zhang say?" Officer Zhao asked.
The constable replied in a low voice, "The magistrate instructed that he be summoned tomorrow. The clerk has made his own arrangements."
"Looks like they're planning to give up on him." Officer Zhao sneered. "He's threatened everyone's interests; he can't survive in Anping County anymore."
The constable looked puzzled: "How could this have affected everyone's interests?"
He really couldn't understand it.
Logically speaking, Xu Yan's actions should have added merit to the Anping County government, so why did the situation worsen instead?
Officer Zhao shook his head, fiddling with the letter in his hand: "Although there was a bit of a commotion, it wasn't a big deal, and everyone was able to slowly climb the ranks."
"This is good for you, for me, and for everyone, but with Xu Yan causing this trouble, the people of the Ascension Sect are bound to go crazy."
"If they escalate things and can't handle it quickly, what do you think Fengzhou will think of us?"
"Most people in this world only look at the results. Once those above see the results, they won't give us time to explain."
"At that time, we will all be implicated."
Upon hearing this, a glint of ruthlessness flashed in the constable's eyes: "Why not quietly eliminate Xu Yan, as a way to give the Ascension Sect an explanation?"
He never expected things to escalate into so much trouble.
The constables from the second ward lived a comfortable life under Constable Zhao's leadership.
They usually extort money from the people, plunder their wealth, and eat their fill of greasy food.
Now that they have to take on this risk, they are naturally unwilling.
"hehe……"
Officer Zhao sneered, "If I could kill him, I would have done it long ago. Don't forget that guy Fang Yue; even the county magistrate has to give him some leeway."
Upon hearing the name "Fang Yue," the constable shuddered.
In the entire yamen, only the head constable Jia Fang seemed out of place.
He neither oppressed the people nor exploited them; in fact, he focused on dealing with evil forces, as if he were truly there to be a constable.
Moreover, Fang Yue has connections in Fengzhou; he is said to be a disciple of a powerful force.
That's why even Magistrate Zhang had to avoid Fang Yue's notice when he did things.
After all, this guy is too upright. If he really makes a scene in Fengzhou, no one will get away with it.
"Therefore, they must not be killed."
Officer Zhao said calmly, "Just because we can't kill them doesn't mean the Ascension Sect can't be killed. The clerk should give us an answer tomorrow. Just wait."
After saying that, he didn't say anything more and excitedly rubbed his hands together.
"That beautiful woman from yesterday has finally submitted today. You've come at the right time; here's a bowl of soup for you."
The constable's eyes lit up: "Sir, you're really skilled. Her husband is dead, and you're constantly finding reasons to suppress her. She has no choice but to comply."
Officer Zhao tossed the letter aside: "Call two more trustworthy brothers to come along. I can't enjoy this alone."
The two looked at each other and smiled, then walked out of the yamen without saying anything more.
……
the next day.
As dawn broke, Xu Yan got up early and ate breakfast.
After practicing for a while last night, my progress in the Mysterious Female Qi Technique increased by 5%.
Although it's not much, it adds up to a considerable number every day.
Xu Yan got up early today and planned to go back and practice his swordsmanship before continuing his mental cultivation in the evening.
Just as Xu Yan finished paying the bill and before he could get up to go home, a figure blocked his way.
"Coroner Xu, the clerk requests your presence."
The constable held his head high, even when speaking to Xu Yan, his eyes were looking up at the sky.
Xu Yan raised an eyebrow slightly, thinking to himself, "What was bound to happen has finally happened."
There are many experts in the government offices, and naturally, there are also experts in investigating cases.
He knew this couldn't be kept secret for long, but he didn't expect it to happen so quickly.
"Let's go."
Xu Yan didn't say much and followed the constable toward the yamen.
Along the way, everyone who knew Xu Yan's identity kept their distance.
Only after entering the yamen compound did the constable lead Xu Yan to a pavilion in the outer courtyard before turning and leaving.
Inside the pavilion, Zhou Dianli sat on a stone bench, slowly sipping his tea.
Standing on the right was Constable Zhao, and on the left was a young man with a long sword at his waist.
Xu Yan stepped forward, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Greetings, Lord Zhou, Lord Fang, and Lord Zhao."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Officer Zhao suddenly sneered.
"I never expected that Anping County would produce such a master, who even solved a major case for the government. This is truly a cause for celebration."
"Why would someone as skilled as Coroner Xu need to conceal his identity?"
Xu Yan raised an eyebrow slightly: "This is my business, and I'm afraid it has nothing to do with Officer Zhao."
He sensed the sarcasm in Officer Zhao's words and knew why.
But since it has already happened, Xu Yan has no intention of avoiding it.
Officer Zhao stepped forward, narrowed his eyes, and a fierce glint flashed in them: "Do you know that speaking to me like this is courting death?"
Xu Yan met his gaze and calmly said, "Since you called me here today, it wasn't to start a fight. Your bluffing is nothing more than a clown's performance."
Officer Zhao clenched his fists and didn't say anything more, but the coldness in his eyes grew stronger.
"Alright, we're all colleagues, why be like this?"
Zhou Dianli put down his teacup and interrupted the two: "Xu Yan, you take this."
A folded letter was handed over.
Xu Yan took it, opened it, and frowned slightly.
"You want me to take over as the head constable of the C-section?"
The folded document stated that Xu Yan would fill the vacancy of the head constable of the Bingfang branch.
Zhou Dianli nodded and said, "You have made a contribution, so of course the magistrate will reward you. As the head constable of the Bingfang, your salary will increase significantly, which is a good thing for you."
"Of course, because of the restructuring of the C-district, there are no constables in the C-district right now, but we can take it slowly."
At this point, Zhou Dianli smiled broadly, as if he genuinely cared about Xu Yan.
Xu Yan picked up the folding book and played with it: "Okay."
He didn't say much and agreed immediately, but he knew exactly what Zhou Dianli was planning.
Having served as a coroner for so many years, Xu Yan immediately understood, drawing on his previous life's experience.
If there's no one in Room C, then he's just being given a position as a figurehead commander.
Once you become a head constable, you have to accept the tasks assigned by the government.
Judging from the level of corruption in the government, this is to use him to give an explanation to the Ascension Sect.
As for how to explain it, just let him die, and die on the way to carry out a mission.
Dying like this is the most perfect outcome.
But Xu Yan accepted it anyway.
The reason is simple: he needs to obtain hidden information.
The most stable source of hidden information at present is the Ascension Cult.
By killing members of the Ascension Cult, he could obtain more hidden information through autopsies, thereby improving himself.
Besides, this matter can't be avoided.
Since that's the case, why not take it on and use this opportunity to strengthen ourselves?
Zhou Dianli smiled slightly, then suddenly took out another letter and handed it to Xu Yan.
"Now that I've become a constable, I have to do what a constable should do."
"This task is entrusted to you."