Chapter 2692 - 35: Does Not Even Recognize Zhuang Country as a Nation (3)

Wu Bingyi did not speak, only carefully and meticulously scrutinized Zhuang Gaoxian, confirming whether he was indeed himself.

At this moment, Du Ruhui had already dismissed everyone and walked into the sleeping chamber alone. But he only stood to the side, not speaking.

"Great Grandmaster!" In Wu Bingyi’s emotionless gaze, Zhuang Gaoxian emphasized his tone.

Wu Bingyi had received highly accurate information, which prompted him to urgently communicate with Jade Capital Mountain and personally step into the Palace of Zhuang.

But since Zhuang Gaoxian was now staying in his palace, his involvement in the allegation of the human race genius being assassinated by the descendants of The gate of all demons naturally collapsed on its own.

The Grandmaster of the Legalist Sect in charge of the Palace of the Palace, still expressionless, inevitably displayed a bit of going through the motions: "Where were you on the twenty-eighth of the winter month?"

Zhuang Gaoxian suppressed his rage, his voice calm: "In the palace."

"Where were you on the sixteenth of October?" Wu Bingyi asked again.

Zhuang Gaoxian replied: "In the palace!"

Wu Bingyi asked once more: "And where were you on the sixteenth of May?"

Zhuang Gaoxian simply waved a hand: "Send for the diary officials to bring my Diary here, so Master Wu can meticulously verify whatever else he wants to ask!"

"Master Wu!" He sat authoritatively on the dragon bed, possessing the demeanor and majesty of a revitalizing lord, staring directly at Wu Bingyi: "I respect the Triple Punishment Palace, and respect even more its contributions to the human race, so I can overlook the royal protocol to meet you in such humiliation! But if you continue with these trivial questions, as I shoulder the livelihood of all people, I must ask your pardon for being unable to accompany you further!"

Wu Bingyi merely said: "In today’s world, dragons and snakes rise, rivers and seas are hard to cleanse. Parasites scamper about, evil birds clamour. Besides Sima Heng, who is worthy to wield the historical pen?"

"You don’t trust the diary officials of Zhuang Country, you don’t trust my Diary, I sit right in front of you, yet you can trust?" Zhuang Gaoxian’s face showed no anger, but his simmering rage was embedded in the words: "Pray tell how I could silently travel to and from The gate of all demons, evading the eyes of the whole world, to involve myself in the major case you mentioned?"

"If you say—" He stood up, even stepping closer to Wu Bingyi: "You must have a reason to take me to the Triple Punishment Palace, to have me be neighbors with Tan Jun, then at least find a more plausible one!"

"Lord Zhuang need not be agitated, I’m merely conducting routine inquiries." Wu Bingyi said lightly: "After all, the one assassinated in the Monster Realm this time, was Marquis Wu’an of Daqi, Jiang Wang. He was originally from your Zhuang Country, with some unclear grievances with you."

"The fall of Fenglin City, is a lifelong humiliation of mine. Whether Jiang Wang resents or hates, it’s all understandable, I can comprehend it. He met with misfortune, I am grieved too! I wouldn’t, couldn’t bear to, and don’t have the time to assassinate him!" Zhuang Gaoxian said: "Does this answer satisfy Master Wu?"

Du Ruhui also spoke at this time: "The Son of Heaven, bound to the altars of state, would not lightly risk himself, much less venture beyond The gate of all demons! This logic Master Wu must comprehend, and I hope you don’t heed slanders, look at Zhuang Country fairly. This is a heroic nation, from establishment has resisted Bone Tao, now has finally ushered in peace and stability."

Wu Bingyi cast a glance at Du Ruhui, spoke in a mild tone: "You, lord and minister, truly complement each other, no wonder you could bring about Zhuang Country’s revival."

"If Master Wu has nothing else to say, let it be thus today!" Zhuang Gaoxian said in a restrained voice: "I have important business, I will not see you out."

"May I ask what important business your majesty has?" Wu Bingyi asked.

Zhuang Gaoxian, extremely infuriated, chuckled coldly with bitter hatred: "Just received a message, my excellent steeds, died in battle beyond The gate of all demons! Does this matter count as important to the Triple Punishment Palace?"

Wu Bingyi completely ignored his sarcasm, just said: "Which excellent horse?"

Zhuang Gaoxian finally got angry, raised his voice: "Surname Qiao, name Jingzong! Died in the Great Demon-Battling War of Gaoling City! Master Wu, please investigate thoroughly! I read the military reports, among those martyred, are also Jinguo’s Mu Feiping, Ji Country’s Chu Zicheng, Zhongshan Country’s Yu Yue... Be sure to check them all, might even uncover some fake deaths for me!"

Wu Bingyi calmly glanced at him, only said: "I will."

"No disturbance."

This Grandmaster of the Legalist Sect turned around, stepping out of the sleeping chamber, stepping out of Zhuang Country.

A peril of state death and annihilation, thus dissipated.

In the sleeping chamber, lord and minister remained silent for a long time.

Du Ruhui said: "Jiang Wang is dead, General Du remains loyal. Numerous tests over the years have already proven his character. As an old minister, I believe the guard on him can be loosened somewhat... don’t keep him at the gate anymore. The army lacks capable talents too much, his position in the Nine Rivers Black Armor is irreplaceable."

Zhuang Gaoxian, however, did not speak.

Repeatedly taking deep breaths a few times.

Before suddenly slamming a palm on the dragon bed: "We must spare no cost, and quickly build the National Defense Great Formation!"