The fake daughter of a fallen ghost is reborn

"Fugitive?" Xue Tingliu was stunned.

The Imperial Censor Wang said, "Ten years ago, there was a case of annihilation of an entire family in Shili County, Cenzhou. Someone reported it and the suspect, Bai Hu, was hidden in the Xue family by Rong, the county magistrate of Shili County, and you, Master Xue."

Upon hearing this, Rong Ziying could no longer sit still: "Impossible!"

Xue Tingliu was puzzled. He never remembered harboring any fugitives. "Did Censor Wang make a mistake?"

Seeing this, Yu Xing said, "Everyone in the Xue family is here now. Censor Wang, take a look. Is there the fugitive you are looking for?"

Censor Wang gave the fugitive's portrait to Yu Xing and said, "Master Yu, please take a look at this. I'm afraid that such a serious criminal will be difficult to ignore in the Dali Temple's records."

Yu Xing looked at it and said, "That case was a big deal back then, everyone knew about it. But even after a few years of posting a reward, they still couldn't catch the criminal."

Xue Tingliu also saw the face in the portrait clearly, and he was stunned for an instant.

Even though a person's face may have aged after ten years, it is still possible to recognize this face...

White Tiger? Hu Bai? After all this fuss, the servant that the Xue family had employed for ten years turned out to be a fugitive! ?

As expected, the people from the Censorate went back and forth among the servants of the Xue family a few times and finally pulled Hu Bai out.

Hu Bai didn't expect that after so many years, someone would still know his whereabouts.

He struggled to escape, but was hit on the leg with a sword sheath by the people from the Censorate. He was tied up in no time and gagged before he could even protest.

"Master Xiao Xue, what else do you have to say?" Censor Wang said coldly: "Please come with us back to the Censorate."

Rong Ziying was also panicked when this happened: "Your Excellency, he entered the Xue Mansion under an assumed name, and neither the Xue family nor the Rong family knew about this. How can it be said that the Xue family and the Rong family conspired to harbor a fugitive!"

Xue Tingliu was calmer than her. With a polite smile, she said, "Censor Wang, there are thousands of people with similar appearances in the world. We cannot be sure that this person is Baihu. Moreover, the Xue family has all the documents to prove that they bought Baihu. If this person is really Baihu, it can only mean that the Xue family was deceived and bought a fugitive by mistake. Thinking about it now, I am only afraid."

After that, he said, "Why don't you sit down and have a cup of tea, Censor Wang, and think carefully about why the Xue and Rong families need to harbor fugitives? What good is there in doing this?"

Xue Zhiyi was standing by, watching coldly.

He thought: What Xue Tingliu said does make sense, but unfortunately, she was the one who revealed this news to Lu Minchun. This was the bargaining chip she promised Lu Minchun to avenge his son.

The Censorate could not ignore the report made by the Minister of Rites and would certainly conduct a thorough investigation.

As for the matter of Hu Bai, Xue Tingliu could easily explain it away as long as the Censorate did some research.

But the question is, can the Rong family, who have worked for Xue Tingliu for many years, withstand the investigation?

Even if the Rong family is innocent in this matter, what about other things?

Xue Tingliu naturally understood this truth. Someone wanted to deal with him and the Rong family!

Suddenly, something flashed through his mind... Lu Yan died suddenly, Hu Bai was bribed, and Xue Zhiyi's adulterer, the Marquis of Lin'an...

Everything is explained!

He turned around in surprise, looking at Xue Zhiyi who was sitting peacefully at the moment. He still had those dark round eyes, looking at him without changing his expression, but for the first time, he felt creepy...

The stupid prey that seemed like he could strangle to death with just a slight move, revealed its terrifying fangs in the blink of an eye, and was able to take his life with just a light bite!

Censor Wang reminded him: "Master Xiao Xue, no matter what the truth is, please go to the Censorate and explain the matter clearly."

Seeing that he was still staring at Xue Zhiyi's direction, Censor Wang called out again, "Master Xue, are you trying to resist arrest?"

Xue Tingliu then reluctantly withdrew his gaze, but his voice became a little colder: "Of course not."

As he spoke, he suddenly smiled and said, "This matter has not yet been convicted. I am just going to be investigated. Before I leave, let me say a few words. Is that not too much?"

Censor Wang remained silent, indicating his tacit approval.

So, in full view of everyone, he walked straight towards Xue Zhiyi.

The closer the footsteps got, the more sinister the smile on his face became.

Xue Zhiyi's fingers curled up unconsciously, and she bit the tip of her tongue to prevent any fear from showing in her eyes.

"Xue Zhiyi." Xue Tingliu sneered, "You are really ruthless, smart, and resourceful."

Xue Zhiyi smiled and said, "Master Xue is too modest."

Hearing this, he raised his eyebrows: "You don't want to call me second brother anymore? I quite like you calling me that."

Then, he smiled softly again: "Yes, the times are different now. I don't know what the situation will be like next time we meet."

He looked at Xue Zhiyi with eyes full of undisguised murderous intent. At this moment, he really wanted to tie up this bitch and torture her to death. It would be best if he built a cage for her and let her stay in there day and night, wailing in agony, unable to live or die!

"Xue Zhiyi." He moved closer and his voice fell into her ears: "Just wait, we will fight to the death in this life, you'd better be careful and don't fall into my hands."

The breath by his ear made Xue Zhiyi feel a chill and his stomach churn with nausea.

She sneered, but her voice did not contain the fear that Xue Tingliu expected: "Master Xue, you should worry about yourself first. Who knows if there will be a day of recovery?"

Xue Tingliu's gaze lingered in her eyes, which were as calm as a deep pool, for a while before he withdrew his gaze.

He said loudly to Censor Wang behind him, "Let's go. Don't keep the Censorate waiting for too long!"

Censor Wang took Xue Tingliu away, and Yu Xing left with him.

Watching Xue Tingliu being taken away, Rong Ziying had no idea what was going on. She just kept asking anxiously, "What's going on... Why is this happening?"

She has always been short-sighted and can only see what is in front of her. How could she know the turbulent situation behind this matter?

At this moment, she didn't know who to ask, so she just pulled Chuntao and said, "Chuntao, tell me, is there anything wrong at home? Quick...quickly write a letter home! Quick!"

Almost overnight, the entire Xue family changed. The cousin was sent to prison, the second young master was convicted, the third young lady was no longer the third young lady, and the cousin was no longer the cousin.

It can be said that it is a mess.

Looking at everything in front of him, Fu Ling felt as if his heart was being cut by a knife.

In the past, if Xue Tingliu and the Rong family had met with such misfortune, she would have been overjoyed and overjoyed.

But now, her Rongxin, the daughter that was dear to her heart, was taken away just like that, and she, as a mother, had to let go of her hand herself...

Rong Xin will never forgive her, never!

The person who caused all this——

Fu Ling smiled absentmindedly, and there was a hint of madness in his eyes.

"Xue Zhiyi!" She almost gritted her teeth and said, "You knew it a long time ago? You knew it a long time ago, right?"

Glancing at her, Xue Zhiyi smiled slightly: "Mrs. Xue knew this earlier than me, right?"

Fu Ling laughed hoarsely, as if he was going to vomit blood: "You are the one who killed Rong Xin! You are a shameless cuckoo bird, you took over the magpie's nest and wanted to kill Rong Xin!"

She broke free from Mother Xing and ran towards Xue Zhiyi. She raised her hand and was about to slap Xue Zhiyi.

But suddenly, that hand was caught by Xue Zhiyi.

Snapped!

Xue Zhiyi's slap landed on her face first.

That somewhat childish face was now extremely cold.

Her voice was as light as catkins, but mixed with a cold edge: "Madam Xue, I will return the slap I gave you that day today."

Fu Ling was stunned. After she came to her senses, she screamed, "Xue Zhiyi!"

Her hands were shaking as she pointed at Xue Zhiyi's face. "You are very proud now, aren't you? Who do you think you are? A lowly bastard! Rongxin is the legitimate daughter of the Xue family. She has a father who is a minister and a brother who is about to pass the imperial examination! She will be fine, but you, everything the Xue family has given you, can be taken back at any time! Without the Xue Mansion, you are nothing! The Xue family wants to kill you as easily as killing an ant!"

Fu Ling cursed so hard that he couldn't stop gasping for breath, and it seemed that he would suffocate if he said one more word.

This noble lady who used to have a face like a bodhisattva and a personality as gentle as a chrysanthemum, now looked no different from a madman.

In comparison, Xue Zhiyi's hair was not even ruffled at all, and he even looked a bit noble and condescending.

She tilted her head: "Really?"

Xue Zhiyi asked a question in return, which startled Fu Ling.

But Xue Zhiyi couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Madam Xue, some things should not be said too early."

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard someone rushing into the Xue Mansion in a mighty manner. This time, not only was there no announcement, but there were also panicked cries from the Xue family's servants.