Zhong Yuan led Chu Qingxiao to the door of the sword-holding hall. Seeing this, Chu Zhaozhao and others naturally wanted to follow, but as soon as they took a step forward, several soldiers from the Shenwu Guards rushed up and stopped everyone.
Song Qingqing was worried about Chu Qingxiao's safety, and almost subconsciously wanted to force his way in. Fortunately, Zhu Quan walked up at this time.
He first glanced at Meng Jin, whom he had not seen for a long time, and then said: "Everyone, please be patient. Since the other party has promised to open the Hanging Mirror Hall, he will never break his promise."
After hearing this, everyone calmed down a bit, but their eyes were still staring in the direction of the sword-wielding hall with great nervousness.
And just like Zhu Quan said, Zhong Yuan did not lead Chu Qingxiao into the sword-holding hall, but stood there and said a few words to the left and right. At that moment, there were two armored men. The soldier walked into the sword-holding hall.
In this way, about half a quarter of an hour passed, and dozens of people dressed as disciples of Tianxuan Mountain were seen walking out of the sword-wielding hall, carrying various benches and desks, as well as some pens, inks, papers and inkstones in their hands, and then they were quite excited. He hurriedly placed them at the entrance of the sword-wielding hall.
The gate of the sword-holding hall is quite grand and spacious, much wider than the courtyard gates of most wealthy families.
However, these desks that Tianxuanshan disciples moved out from the Sword Holding Hall were specially customized by Tianxuanshan for this Qitang trial. Most of them are simple and elegant in shape, and their shapes are much larger than ordinary desks. Except for Qitang There is one desk for each of the seven parties participating in the trial, as well as the swordsman and pen clerk responsible for recording the process. There are a total of eight desks. It is troublesome to place them clearly in front of the house.
Those Tianxuan Mountain disciples were busy moving the desks in front of the mansion like ants on a hot pot. Because they were too panicked, they even bumped into each other from time to time, ending up in an embarrassing situation.
The large number of outer sect disciples gathered outside the sword-wielding hall had seen the appearance of these high-ranking inner sect disciples before, and bursts of laughter would burst out from the crowd from time to time.
The busy disciples of the Sword Holding Hall were annoyed, but they did not dare to delay the adults' affairs. They blushed and worked for a quarter of an hour before reluctantly placing the eight desks in front of the main entrance of the Sword Holding Hall.
At this time, several figures in official uniforms slowly walked out of the sword-holding hall and were invited out by the disciples of Tianxuan Mountain.
There are seven figures in total, six men and one woman.
One of the old men was wearing a Qingyun gown that could only be worn by important figures at the guarding level of Tianxuan Mountain. He was obviously the White Hump Lord mentioned by Jia Lian.
The remaining few people, except for the obviously groveling swordsmen and pen officials, should be officials sent by various departments. However, Chu Qingxiao didn't know much about the imperial official system, and it was difficult to completely guess their identities from the government officials on them.
When everyone was seated, the swordsman and penman polished the ink and spread the rice paper in front of the case, and then Zhong Yuan walked towards the main seat.
Yes.
For the seven halls' joint interrogation, Tianxuan Mountain sent the master of Shenfeng Peak, and the other palaces also sent officials at the level of Shao Siming, who were second only to their respective palace masters or under the great commander.
But the chief seat was left to the commander of the Shenwu Guards!
This makes no sense in terms of rank or position.
But just because Zhong Yuan represents King Wu, all this seems natural.
After Zhong Yuan sat down at the main seat, he looked at the objects placed on it. He curled his lips obviously and muttered in a voice that only he could hear: "Forget it if there is no wine, there is not even a plate of peanuts. Xuanshan really doesn’t know how to do anything today.”
Having said that, after all, there are thousands of people in Tianxuan City looking at him now. Although Zhong Yuan was born in the military and is rude, he also knows that if he asks for wine and food to accompany the wine at this time, he will lose the face of King Wu. .
For Shenwuwei, this is never allowed to happen.
He could only secretly hope that this interrogation would end soon.
Thinking of this, he looked at the officials and asked: "Everyone, who among you will be the judge?"
Before several officials from various departments responded, the peak master with the white hump stood up first and said with an apologetic smile: "The general is here on behalf of His Highness King Wu. Naturally, we can only serve as jury members, and the general will preside over the trial." .”
As soon as these words came out, the officials in the surrounding offices all frowned.
It is true that King Wu is powerful, but in name, the ranks of Prince Wu's Mansion and other Si Mansion can only be regarded as equal. Everyone here is a young commander-level official, and none of them is a hundred times stronger than an ordinary Thousand Commanders. ? Asking them to serve as a jury is undoubtedly humiliating them.
Especially the only woman among the crowd.
The woman's appearance is charming, with the charm of a mature woman, and her age cannot be seen. She is wearing a black official uniform, with a big "天" character embroidered in gold thread on the back, which is unique to Master Tiansi's young master Siming. official uniform.
The Supervisor Tiansi's status is transcendent. In terms of rank, he is above all other ministers. In addition, Chu Qingxiao's incident involved the Zhuyin Rebellion. Therefore, the Supervisor Tiansi should be the presiding judge both emotionally and rationally. However, the Chief of the White Hump Peak His words clearly raised the status of Prince Wu's Mansion above that of Supervisor Tiansi.
How could she swallow this bad breath?
Thinking of this, Qiao Qingzhi, the young Siming of Supervising Tiansi, suddenly snorted coldly: "Master Fu Peak, Tianxuan Mountain is located in the southern border and is far away from the Central Plains. However, one cannot be like a frog in a well. How about sitting in a well and looking at the sky?"
As soon as she said this, the Master of Fu Peak in her mouth, that is, Fu Zhengliang, the helmsman of White Camel Peak, naturally heard the hostility in her tone.
Fu Zhengliang looked at Qiao Qingzhi and asked with a smile, "What does Qiao Siming mean by this?"
Qiao Qingzhi said: "Master Fu speaks for His Royal Highness King Wu. Where will Master Fu put those of us who have come all the way from Tailin City?"
"You also said that in your eyes, Tianxuanshan, there is no longer a court, only the word King Wu!?"
Although Qiao Qingzhi was a woman, her words were as sharp as those of a man, and her words were so heart-wrenching that even a person like Fu Zhengliang, who was accustomed to seeing strong winds and waves, was stunned.
In this case, it is actually difficult to say it.
It's not that you need to think quickly to say such words, it's just that when you say these words, it's not Tianxuan Mountain that's being blamed, but His Highness King Wu.
Not to mention young commanders like them, even senior commanders who are in charge of various confidential palaces, if they offend King Wu, it will be a huge disaster.
Therefore, although Fu Zhengliang's words made everyone present unhappy, no one dared to refute them. Only Qiao Qingzhi from Supervisor Tiansi dared to say such words because of the transcendent status of Supervisor Tiansi.
Fu Zhengliang probably didn't expect that Qiao Qingzhi would be so strong and dare to say such words in front of so many people.
His face looked slightly ugly and he was about to argue.
"Okay, you two, we are here to hear Chu Qingxiao's case. This matter is of great importance. Please stop arguing over these trivial matters."
"Since Qiao Siming wants to preside over the trial, in my opinion, this case should be handled by Qiao Siming." At this moment, Zhong Yuan, who was sitting in the chair, spoke.
Fu Zhengliang frowned slightly, a little puzzled by Zhong Yuan's concession.
But before he could react, Zhong Yuan looked at Fu Zhengliang solemnly, narrowed his eyes and said, "Master Fu, it's a good thing that you respect King Wu."
"But you have to remember that King Wu is a minister of Daxia, and this will not change."
"Whether it's you or Tianxuan Mountain behind you, don't impose your strange ideas on King Wu."
"The life and death of Tianxuan Mountain is a small matter, but it has ruined the reputation of my Highness..."
"It's a big deal!"
Those last two words, Zhong Yuan's words were very strong, and the murderous intent in his eyes made people tremble with fear!
