Chapter 503: Chapter 527: Take Thunderous Measures
Upon hearing Baiyu speak like this, the others’ faces changed slightly.
Was this going to escalate into a major conflict?
In Mountain City, these people had long been accustomed to a peaceful life and most dreaded any upheaval.
However.
Sseeing Baiyu’s injuries, along with his face and eyes filled with a murderous intent.
Everyone fell silent.
In this situation, anyone who dared to utter a "no" would surely be seen as a sworn enemy by this Earl.
He alone wasn’t frightening.
But the Qiong Family beside him, the Mutual Aid Association, and the Third Prince behind him were troublesome.
Baiyu’s information.
Had already been investigated thoroughly by them.
It’s impossible to say there’s no concern.
At this critical moment, this young noble seemed to be on the verge of a volcanic explosion.
In fact, if you put yourself in his shoes.
If they encountered such a thing, they too would probably go crazy.
After all, this is within the city.
Even if the remnants of the Black Water Gang engaged in small-scale assassination attempts.
This kind of blatant, organized, planned assassination, changing sides wouldn’t be able to bear it until they personally investigated the situation thoroughly.
A moment passed.
Ye Hua, captain of the Anomaly Bureau in Mountain City, spoke: "Such a major incident occurring was originally our oversight. If Lord Earl needs anything, feel free to come to the Anomaly Bureau to find me."
With his statement, Sir Anlin, deputy director of the Armed Department, also spoke up.
Saying that as long as there was a need, he would provide unconditional assistance.
Moreover, this time they would not interfere in this matter.
To be handled personally by Lord Earl.
With things said to this extent, if someone proposed an objection, it would be disrespecting these powers.
So Guang Yuanba clearly knew that there was something fishy and underlying within this matter.
But he could only watch the situation develop like this.
"Since that’s the case, I won’t see you off, gentlemen. I have other things to attend to; please forgive me for any inadequacies."
Baiyu said.
Sir Anlin said: "Naturally, these criminals have already been put to death, and we have nothing else to attend to.
I believe Lord Earl should have some evidence.
Do your best to investigate.
No matter who it is, I want them to regret doing such a thing today."
His face was extremely grim, suppressing a surging anger.
At this moment, he felt a sense of relief in his heart.
Thankfully Baiyu was alright, otherwise, he wouldn’t have escaped blame.
A newly appointed Imperial Count, encountering such an assassination in the Inner City, one can imagine how much responsibility he, the deputy director of the Armed Department, would bear.
Dare to assassinate an Imperial Count.
These treacherous thieves are openly defying and challenging the Empire’s laws.
Today they dare to assassinate Baiyu; tomorrow, the day after, would they dare try to assassinate me?
Know this.
Anlin, serving as deputy director of the Armed Department over the years, has offended quite a few people.
This is entirely possible.
"There is some clue, for now, Sir Anlin can just wait for good news."
Baiyu said.
Anlin nodded.
But no matter what, the incident had already occurred, and his heart silently raised his vigilance.
Must clean up the Inner City.
At least.
Increase the street watch posts and strengthen control over personnel.
...
Night.
Cold and silent.
In the Violet Count’s Mansion, the lights shone brightly, whether it was servants or guards, all had a solemn face, and as they came and went, they were mostly bowed doing their work, not even daring to speak loudly.
With such an upheaval. Naturally, the news of Baiyu’s assassination attempt had reached the mansion.
The main hall of the Earl’s Mansion, known as Weide Hall.
This place was the most luxuriously and elegantly decorated location within the entire mansion, also used for receiving guests and dealing with official matters.
Meanwhile.
In case of an emergency, this is also where the patriarch gathers everyone in the mansion to discuss important matters.
Now it was already midnight.
Beside the core confidant guards from the Qiong and Fang families stationed outside the hall, only a group of women remained inside.
At this moment.
Erin and Ning Qian’s eyes were red and swollen, clearly having cried, with Jiang Xi beside comforting them.
Cang Yan sat on the ground with a face of desolation.
Moon Lady was also in tears, devastated with sorrow.
If not for Yi Xian nearby, she might have shed tears immediately.
Since childhood, she lived alone.
After being adopted by Yi Xian, though she cared for her, she mostly played the role of a stern elder.
She finally met a senior brother who genuinely cared for her.
Even for her advancement, he went to great lengths, sought medicine trials, invested tenfold or even more resources without a frown.
Yet now.
Her senior brother was in trouble; how could she not be heartbroken?
"Alright, alright, stop crying.
We don’t fully understand the course of events; yet you are all more upset than ever.
Just now, Qiong Xue already sent a message stating that Baiyu is fine."
Yi Xian, seeing how things were, sighed helplessly.
She realized that within the vast Earl’s Mansion, with Baiyu and Qiong Xue absent, there was no one to make decisions.
Ning Qian and Erin, though they usually managed things quite well.
However.
In such a major event, they completely lost their composure.
Though Yi Xian consoled them, it had little effect; this kind of situation needed the person involved to resolve.
But.
At this moment, a maid rushed in, knelt in the hall, and reported, "Lord Earl has returned."
No sooner had she finished speaking.
Baiyu walked into Weide Hall with clothes stained with blood.
"I’m fine, just a small accident."
Seeing the expressions of everyone, Baiyu knew what had transpired, and spoke: "Rest assured, many have tried to kill me, but no one has succeeded."