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The youngest son of the Wei family deliberately set his horse galloping through the streets in an attempt to murder the former Duke Protector—
As soon as this incident spread, it immediately caused a huge uproar in the capital.
Emperor Jingxuan had just ended his morning court session and had barely settled into his seat when he received the report.
Ordinary cases wouldn’t escalate to the emperor so quickly, but this was no ordinary matter, was it?
On one side was Qin Canglan’s son… no, his illegitimate younger brother, and on the other was Marquis Wu'an's youngest grandchild.
Both were court officials who had been ‘resting at home’ for reasons that were obvious but never mentioned out loud.
The Capital Prefect's head swelled as the police brought them to the Capital Prefecture!
Who in the world was so foolish as to bring these two powerful individuals here?
Throughout the capital, there had been circulating rumors regarding Qin Jiang's past.
His position should have naturally fallen since he was Qin Feng's illegitimate child and not the main family's legitimate son.
And yet, Emperor Jingxuan seemed somewhat inclined to entrust him with military power.
This decision made people weigh the situation carefully.
Of course, real power is more useful than an empty title.
The Capital Prefect had no intention of offending either side. Having no choice but to steel himself, he proceeded to seek advice from Emperor Jingxuan.
Even Emperor Jingxuan was overwhelmed.
The Wei family had belonged to the former Nanyang Prince's faction, and he had never shown them any favor and hardly ever summoned Wei Ting.
But since coming back from the temple, Wei Ting had been going into the palace every few days and causing such much commotion that he had somehow succeeded in establishing himself as the emperor's ‘favored minister’.
The emperor's supporters, who had been harboring animosity toward the Wei family, even publicly asked Wei Ting when he would return to his military position earlier in the morning court session—
Emperor Jingxuan was sincerely trying to distance himself from Wei Ting.
He glanced impatiently at Wei Ting and Qin Jiang.
It was a heartbreaking sight to see Qin Jiang's body covered in heavy bandages, his face swollen and battered.
With a headache, Emperor Jingxuan questioned, "What is the reason this time?"
Qin Jiang exclaimed in agony, "Your Majesty! This subject begs Your Majesty to uphold justice!"
Wei Ting, with his roguish and unruly demeanor, looked utterly defiant.
Despite his carefree demeanor, his outstanding handsomeness exuded confidence and spirit.
Emperor Jingxuan asked, "Was it your doing?"
"Oh, it was indeed my doing." Wei Ting admitted freely.
The Capital Prefect stood to the side, watching the two spar, not daring to utter a word.
Unlike other officials from powerful aristocratic families, he came from a humble background, with no influence or connections. It had not been easy for him to reach this position.
He had no intention of meeting his end so soon after taking office.
Emperor Jingxuan asked sternly, "What were you trying to do? Murder a court officer in broad daylight?"
Wei Ting smiled faintly.
"If I had wanted to kill him, Your Majesty would currently be looking at a corpse.."
Emperor Jingxuan: "..."
The remark was outrageously prideful.
Yet It was also the truth.
Wei Ting was a fierce god of war who had once fought his way through King Hulie’s camp alone on horseback.
If he had truly wanted Qin Jiang’s life, he would not have survived until now.
Emperor Jingxuan frowned and replied, "Then explain yourself. Why did you put him in this state?"
"He insulted me." Wei Ting replied without hesitation.
"A scholar would rather die than be humiliated. I merely overturned his carriage, so I’ve already shown him a lot of leniency."
Qin Jiang gritted his teeth. "Merely overturned my carriage? My bones are broken!"
Wei Ting said dismissively, "If I had fallen from a carriage, I wouldn’t have been injured. You're the one who is simply incompetent, and you blame me for it?"
Qin Jiang was so furious that he nearly choked!
So, it is true that the subordinate behaved like the master. Yuchi Xiu's arrogance was definitely not without reason.
Qin Jiang clenched his fists, struggling not to let Wei Ting steer the conversation.
"You claimed I insulted you. So how did I insult you? What exactly did I say?"
Wei Ting snorted, indicating that he did not want to engage more with Qin Jiang.
Emperor Jingxuan demanded, "Speak!"
Wei Ting replied reluctantly, "He said to me, 'A good dog doesn’t block the path'."
Qin Jiang was completely dumbfounded!
Wasn’t that what you said to me?
Who was insulting whom here?
Wasn't that remark equivalent to calling yourself a dog?
Were you so ruthless that you won’t even spare yourself?