Ding Ding Little Stone
Chapter 62: Chen Has Never Feared Threats
Liu Shuanghe said with a calm expression.
Chen Yuan smiled and, at Li Mingqi's gesture, sat down below the two of them, frowning as he said:
"I'm not a deity, how could I possibly guess the intentions of the Liu family head?"
The old man next to Liu Shuanghe furrowed his brow upon hearing Chen Yuan's words and scrutinized Chen Yuan carefully, but Liu Shuanghe remained composed:
"Since Head Constable Chen cannot guess, then I will be blunt."
"Please, feel free to speak."
"My daughter, Liu Ruoqing, and my second son, Liu Changzhi, were they apprehended by Head Constable Chen and imprisoned?"
Chen Yuan narrowed his eyes, not denying it:
"That is indeed the case."
"Are they safe now?"
Chen Yuan tapped his fingers on the table:
"They should be safe..."
"'Should be'?" A dangerous aura surrounded Liu Shuanghe.
Chen Yuan remained unfazed and nodded:
"After this constable imprisoned them, I have not inquired about them. How would I know their current condition?"
"Head Constable Chen, did you not know they are members of my Liu family?"
"What? Members of the Liu family can openly slander court officials? The Liu family is truly formidable!" Chen Yuan snorted.
Li Mingqi took a sip of tea, watching the scene unfold with a detached expression.
Liu Shuanghe frowned, not expecting this constable, who was only at the Blood Refining level, to be so unyielding. He took a deep breath and said, "My daughter has been spoiled since she was young; she was merely joking with Head Constable Chen."
"I do not appreciate this joke." Chen Yuan's expression remained unchanged.
The veiled threat in Liu Shuanghe's words was heavy, and Chen Yuan did not appreciate it either.
"Then what does Head Constable Chen want? Are you deliberately trying to cause trouble with my Liu family?" Liu Shuanghe said in a low voice.
"Family Head Liu is exaggerating. It seems as if I am the one deliberately provoking things."
Liu Shuanghe really wanted to say, "Isn't that what you are doing?"
But considering Li Mingqi, he ultimately didn't say it, and instead said softly:
"Head Constable Chen, name your terms. I am here today to bring my daughter back..."
"I don't think you can bring her back. Liu Ruoqing and Liu Changzhi are suspected of being involved with the Eternal Life Church (Wu Sheng Jiao) rebels. Until it is investigated, no one can take them away!"
Chen Yuan's gaze turned cold.
"Is that true?"
Li Mingqi sat up straight and asked in a solemn voice.
"This subordinate would not dare deceive you, sir. I did receive information from a hidden source."
Liu Shuanghe suddenly stood up and stared directly at Chen Yuan:
"Head Constable Chen, do not speak recklessly without evidence."
"How does Family Head Liu know that I have no evidence?" Chen Yuan raised his head, not backing down at all.
"If you have evidence, present it, and I will leave without another word..."
Chen Yuan:
"The evidence is not yet conclusive, how could I reveal it so easily? The Liu siblings both share the surname Liu. I even suspect that the Liu family, like the Huang family, is secretly colluding with the Eternal Life Church (Wu Sheng Jiao) demons."
The old man next to Liu Shuanghe said in a low voice:
"Head Constable Chen, you can eat whatever you want, but you cannot say whatever you want."
"Of course, this is just my speculation..." Chen Yuan smiled.
"Today, Head Constable Chen is not prepared to release them?" Liu Shuanghe's face was gloomy, and his voice carried a chill.
"After the investigation is complete, the yamen will naturally release them. I will not wrong an innocent person, nor will I let a guilty one go!" Chen Yuan had a righteous look on his face.
"Good, good, it is truly a blessing for the people that the court has a good official like Head Constable Chen..." Liu Shuanghe sneered a few times.
"I aspire to be a good official, to seek justice for the people, and vow to be irreconcilable with evil!" Chen Yuan's lips curled up.
"I heard that Head Constable Chen is only twenty-one years old, yet he is already a county constable. Truly young and promising. I truly hope that Head Constable Chen does not die young..."
"No wonder Liu Ruoqing dared to falsely accuse a court official; it all stems from here. You dare to threaten me so blatantly. Are you planning to assassinate me next?"
"Sir, if I were to die unexpectedly one day, it must be the Liu family who did it!" Chen Yuan stood up and said solemnly to Li Mingqi.
Liu Shuanghe snorted coldly and cupped his fist to Li Mingqi:
"The previous words were just a joke. Lord Li, I will take my leave first. Yun Bo, let's go."
After saying that, Liu Shuanghe turned and left directly with a dark expression.
"Brother Liu, I will not see you off."
"Lord Li, please stay where you are."
Liu Shuanghe's figure gradually receded into the distance.
"My Lord..."
Chen Yuan's gaze flickered. What Wang Ping had whispered in his ear earlier was actually Li Mingqi telling him not to compromise with Liu Shuanghe and to refuse her firmly.
Although that was Chen Yuan's original intention, having Li Mingqi's endorsement was always better.
"Someone wants to move against the Liu family. Yesterday, they sent a message asking me to do a favor..." Li Mingqi said softly.
"If they want to move, why don't they do it themselves?"
Li Mingqi glanced at Chen Yuan and said:
"Although the eldest son of the Liu family is missing, there is no definite news. Those people are wary of the Azure Cloud Sword Sect (Qingyun Jian Pai) and only dare to test the waters."
Chen Yuan frowned:
"This subordinate is testing the waters, wouldn't that... put this subordinate in danger? If Liu Shuanghe isn't a fool, he will definitely kill the chicken to scare the monkey with this subordinate."
Li Mingqi: "You are indeed in some danger, but after all, you are the only one who has a feud with the Liu family at the moment. There is no other better choice. Rest assured, it is unlikely that Liu Shuanghe will personally deal with you. With your strength, coupled with the yamen's constables, Bone Forging warriors cannot do anything to you."
"The Liu family is very vengeful. You imprisoned Liu Shuanghe's children in the prison before. Even if you yielded, you would definitely be retaliated against in the future. It is better to tear off the mask directly,
It also saves us from having to deal with them hypocritically."
Chen Yuan lowered his head, sneering inwardly, but on the surface, he wore a determined expression:
"My lord is right, this subordinate has been overthinking things. Moreover, this subordinate was promoted by my lord. If my lord gives an order, this subordinate will definitely do my best to fulfill it."
As if seeing through Chen Yuan's thoughts, Li Mingqi stood up and encouraged him, "Your merits, this official has kept them in mind. Rest assured."
"Thank you, my lord!"
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After leaving the county yamen, Liu Shuanghe immediately mounted his horse and left Ping An City at great speed. After galloping for a while, he stopped in front of a small river, his expression extremely gloomy.
"Family Head, I'm afraid Li Mingqi was also involved in what happened just now," Yun Bo slowly came to Liu Shuanghe's side and said in a low voice.
"Of course, I know that. Otherwise, how dare a mere constable treat me like that? Now I even feel that the reason Qing'er was arrested was because they were meddling!"
"A bunch of lowly people. They rushed to curry favor when Kong'er joined the Azure Cloud Sword Sect (Qingyun Jian Pai), but now that Kong'er is missing without a trace, these guys are starting to stir, wanting to swallow my Liu family's assets in one fell swoop!"
"Then what should we do now? Miss and Young Master..."
Liu Changzhi's eyes turned cold:
"Yun Bo, go and see Han Feihu yourself. Tell him that as long as he kills Chen Yuan, our Liu family will provide them with channels for their future cultivation resources!"
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