Honey, you didn't really drugged me, did you?-Chapter 519 - 169 Chen Jiusi: Who Says the Mulan People Can’t Kill? (Please Subscribe)_6

“Otherwise, you wouldn’t have relied so much on our Han guilds and not the local Mulan powers.”

“Am I right, Lord?”

Upon hearing this, Yelu glanced at Chen Jiusi and said, “This is no secret, well said.”

Chen Jie continued, “Thus, this incident is truly a good thing for the Lord. The death of a Mulan man who did not support you serves as a warning to the local Mulan people, signifying that in Mianshui County, the one whose word matters is you, Lord Darugachi.”

“They shouldn’t be siding with Old Arutai against you anymore, otherwise, you won’t support them.”

“On the contrary, if you were to help them now, they would take it for granted that you should be helping them. They won’t see your help as a grace but will think it’s normal and that you are doing so because you fear them, and therefore must win them over.”

“Therefore, I believe you shouldn’t help them this time.”

“If you don’t help them, it will demonstrate your significance, Lord. They prefer Old Arutai, right? Then let Old Arutai take revenge for them.”

“If Old Arutai is unable to take revenge, then you, Lord, can establish your authority and thus secure the support of the Mulan people in Mianshui County.”

“This matter presents an opportunity for you to benefit as the angler.”

“Having received the Lord’s favor, I am certainly willing to go through fire and water for the Lord, no matter the cost!”

Chen Jie made a torrent of points to Lord Darugachi.

Yelu listened intently, his gaze growing sharp, “For me? Go through fire and water, without hesitation?”

“Exactly. It is you, Lord, who supported my rise. You are my foundation. Going through fire and water for you is only natural, Lord. And my brother, he is my aide, so in a sense, he is also your man. Isn’t that right?”

After Yelu heard this, he looked at Chen Jie and commented, “What a smooth talker you are, but what you say isn’t without reason.”

Chen Jie said, “Additionally, Lord, I admit I have indeed gone too far recently. I assure you, as long as Nan Batian doesn’t deliberately provoke me, I won’t seek trouble with him. I will ensure that the Inspection Envoy will see a harmonious Mianshui County upon his visit.”

Hearing this, the corners of Yelu’s mouth curled up, saying, “Good, good. I always knew Jiu Si knows when to advance and retreat. This incident clearly has nothing to do with White Tiger Hall. Qimu Ge, accompany Jiu Si to the government office and resolve this matter. Also, Jiu Si, come back at noon. I have invited Nan Batian and Liu Laoguai to dine at my residence, and you should join as well.”

“Yes.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie immediately agreed, and Qimu Ge, standing beside him, said, “Let’s go, Brother Jiu Si. The Lord has been waiting for you. Come with me to bail your brother out.”

As Qimu Ge spoke, Chen Jie said, “Commander, your efforts are appreciated.”

After they took their leave, Yelu stared at the water’s surface, scooped a handful of feed, and tossed it in. Ruling over others is just like raising fish – feed them when they’re hungry and tap the tank to discipline them.

That’s the only way to keep them obedient.

Meanwhile, Chen Jie followed Qimu Ge out, his mind racing with thoughts. As expected, Yelu wanted to use this incident as a pretext to assert his authority; by playing the submissive fool today, everything would be resolved.

Thus, to deal with Yelu, one must grasp his temperament. Once understood, you can turn around and control him.

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Meanwhile, inside the government office, Chen Xiaohu was furious. These bastards, so brazenly reckless, dared to frame his brother Jiu Si – he wished he could slaughter them all.

However, feeling Wu Hong’s gaze on him, Chen Xiaohu suppressed the rage swirling within him.

Similarly, Tang Wannian was shocked; these Mulan people were truly insane to even think of framing Chen Jiu Si, he might not be one to be trifled with.

On this thought, Tang Wannian interjected, “Ahem, you just stated that Tara died trying to save this couple from the wine shop during an attack by Chen Jiu Si. Do you have evidence?”

As he finished speaking, the seated woman pointed at the kneeling couple and said, “They are the evidence. Speak up, isn’t it true that Chen Xiaohu attempted to assault you, and my husband was killed by Chen Jiu Si trying to save you?”

Hearing this, the couple on the floor trembled, recalling the brute force of the Mulan people; with their child and parents in these people’s hands.

So, they said, “Yes, yes, that’s exactly what happened!”

“You!”

Xiao Hu, after hearing the couple’s words, erupted in anger. If not for trying to help them yesterday, would I be in this mess? And now you even dare to accuse me? Where is your conscience?

The couple, intimidated by Xiao Hu’s shouting, were unable to lift their heads, speechless. Accusing their benefactor made them feel less than animals, but if they didn’t say as the Mulan people wanted, their own families would be done for. So sorry, you are a good person!

Xiao Hu berated the couple, but to no avail.

Now, the seated woman stood, addressing County Magistrate Tang, “County Magistrate, the situation is clear. The murderers are Chen Xiaohu and Chen Jiu Si; I ask you to order their arrest!”

Upon hearing this, Tang Wannian’s face was a picture of difficulty. Order their arrest? Who should he arrest? Chen Jiu Si?

You’ve got to be joking. Who has the power to arrest him?

As Tang Wannian hesitated, suddenly, an assertive voice came from outside, “Haha, there’s no need for Mr. Tang to lift a finger; I have come of my own accord. Today, I would like to see who dares to accuse me, Chen Jiu Si, of a crime!”

With those words, a man strode in from outside the government office!