Centurion Song said again, "Your position as Banner Commander is currently unstable, so I fear you won't be able to lead the team for the confiscation of the Gao Residence."
"Centurion Sir..." Lu Zhenghai was truly anxious.
Confiscating property was a very profitable task.
He had been counting on confiscating the Gao Residence to make a huge windfall.
"The Emperor is waiting, and he only gave us half a month's time. We originally agreed that you should go confiscate the Gao family today, but you were so impulsive; immediately causing trouble after exiting seclusion. You..."
Centurion Song was somewhat angry again. He gritted his teeth and said:
"I will send people to surround the Gao Residence first and wait five more days for you. After all, the confiscation of the Gao Residence was originally considered a reward for your investigation into the death of Gao Shihan. Rashly replacing you would be unfair."
"Five days from now, if you solve the case at the Grand Tutors Residence, you will still be able to hold your position as Banner Commander firmly, and you can immediately go confiscate the Gao Residence."
"If you fail to solve the case, you will be directly demoted to Squad Leader or even a guard, and the matter of confiscating the Gao Residence will no longer exist for you."
... Lu Zhenghai nodded heavily: "Thank you, Centurion Sir!"
He knew very well how much pressure Centurion Song had to withstand... Lu Zhenghai killed a colleague in the street, yet he didn't have to be punished, didn't have to give an explanation, didn't have to step down from the Banner Commander position, and even the matter of confiscating the Gao Residence could wait for him.
Centurion Song, it's a good thing you're a man. If you were a woman, I would definitely say, "I love you to death," haha...
Chief Huang, who was standing nearby, looked at Lu Zhenghai with envy.
Chief Huang knew that Centurion Song now viewed Lu Zhenghai as a true confidant.
Otherwise, how could Centurion Song dare to postpone the confiscation for five days just for Lu Zhenghai, especially when the Emperor was watching such matters? That was truly impressive!
It also indirectly showed that Centurion Song's backer was truly powerful!
In fact, everyone throughout the Embroidered Uniform Guard had suspected Centurion Song had a major backer for many years.
However, very few people knew who Centurion Song's backer actually was, and even those who knew kept it hidden; the secrecy was truly excellent.
Centurion Song continued:
"Originally, as a Banner Commander, you have five Squad Leaders under you, and you could nominate the candidates for those five Squad Leaders yourself; your superiors would also consider your opinion."
"But now it's uncertain whether you can hold your position as Banner Commander, so there is no need to nominate candidates for the five Squad Leaders under you yet."
"Let's go. Follow me to the Grand Tutors Residence now. Everything takes a backseat to investigating the case."
... Just as they walked out of Centurion Song's office, they saw Zhou Hu, whose face was covered in bruises, with eyes full of anxiety.
"It's fine now, don't worry." A warm feeling surged in Lu Zhenghai's heart.
Centurion Song snorted.
But in reality, he was very satisfied with Lu Zhenghai.
From the moment Lu Zhenghai came out of seclusion, he didn't immediately proceed with profitable matters like the confiscation of the Gao Residence, but instead impulsively sought revenge for his two subordinates right away.
This was enough to show that Lu Zhenghai was loyal and righteous deep down.
Although he was a bit impulsive and ruthless, as a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, he should naturally be sharp and aggressive.
Moreover, Lu Zhenghai had also displayed incredible martial arts talent... Look, with just a few points exchanged for martial arts resources, his martial Dao Realm had risen beyond imagination!
Besides Zhou Hu, many other guards, Squad Leaders, and Banner Commanders naturally looked over from a distance with immense curiosity.
Centurion Song shouted, "Don't you all have work to do? What are you staring at?"
After scolding them, Centurion Song took Lu Zhenghai, preparing to leave the Garrison.
However, just as they reached the entrance of the Garrison, Centurion Wang entered the Garrison, and they met head-on.
Centurion Wang was a tall, middle-aged man who was somewhat handsome, but his eyes held a well-hidden ferocity and predatory nature.
Upon closer inspection, there was also a scar from a blade between Centurion Wang's eyebrows.
Although the Qi emanating from Centurion Wang was very restrained, one could still sense a chilling suppression and a scent of blood.
One could imagine how many people had died by Centurion Wang's hands over the years.
"Centurion Song, what is this? Are you personally escorting your subordinate to the main prison?" Centurion Wang, Wang Shanhe, asked with a smile, sizing up Lu Zhenghai as he spoke: "Young man, you hide yourself well. To instantly kill Luo Wang in one move is impressive!"
"Centurion Wang flatters me." Lu Zhenghai cupped his hands.
"Lu Zhenghai is my subordinate, and Centurion Wang has no right to interfere." Centurion Song said indifferently.
"Heh... I may not have the right to interfere, but killing a Squad Leader and a guard in the street without giving the entire Garrison an explanation? Does that mean I, Wang, can also casually kill my colleagues in the future?"
"Regarding Chief Lu's matter, I will personally explain it to my superiors. Centurion Wang just needs to mind his own business."
"Then I, Wang, will be waiting!" Centurion Wang said nothing more and walked away.
Leaving the Garrison, Centurion Song led Lu Zhenghai onto a carriage.
Zhou Hu, who was following Lu Zhenghai, felt awkward, unsure if he should follow Lu Zhenghai to the Grand Tutors Residence.
Centurion Song glanced at Zhou Hu: "You come too."
He knew Lu Zhenghai trusted Zhou Hu.
When investigating a case, Lu Zhenghai also needed one or two trusted aides nearby to make things more convenient.
Zhou Hu happily boarded the carriage and sat respectfully behind Lu Zhenghai and to his side.
On the way to the Grand Tutors Residence.
Centurion Song said, "When we arrive at the Grand Tutors Residence, forget about the investigation for a moment. First, you must control your eyes."
"What do you mean?" Lu Zhenghai did not understand.
Centurion Song hesitated for a moment, but still offered an explanation: "The Grand Tutor has only one legitimate granddaughter, named Pei Muwan."
When the three characters Pei Muwan came out, Lu Zhenghai still hadn't fully reacted.
Zhou Hu, however, exclaimed, "Pei Muwan, who is as famous as Princess Mingzhu?"
Any man who saw Pei Muwan in person would likely be unable to stop staring at her, losing his composure and dignity... No wonder Centurion Song told the boss to control his eyes.
Lu Zhenghai also realized.
According to his memory, this Pei Muwan was indeed an extremely famous woman.
Pei Muwan, only eighteen years old, was known as one of the twin beauties of the imperial city.
It was said that her beauty was peerless, capable of overthrowing cities, making fish sink and geese fall, and was truly divine.
Furthermore, this woman was extremely proficient in calligraphy and painting. To what extent was she proficient?
She had already entered the Dao through calligraphy and painting.
Relying on entering the Dao through calligraphy and painting, she achieved an Epiphany and, at the age of eighteen, ranked among the Grandmaster Realm experts.
She was a genuine expert of the First Layer Grandmaster Realm.
Wenhua Academy, a top-tier power within the Great Yu Dynasty, had long been eager to recruit Pei Muwan.
It was said that the Dean of Wenhua Academy had personally come to the imperial city, wanting to bring Pei Muwan into Wenhua Academy, and even intended to accept Pei Muwan as his Personal Disciple.
But Pei Muwan refused.
Lu Zhenghai thought to himself, this Pei Muwan was so famous that she was implicitly ranked as the first or second beauty among the seventy million people in the entire imperial city.
She probably wouldn't lose out to Jiang Chiyao by even a fraction, right?
However... Lu Zhenghai took a deep breath and said, "Even if I go to the Grand Tutors Residence to investigate the case, I won't necessarily come into contact with Pei Muwan, will I?"
The Grand Tutors Residence was undoubtedly massive.
How could he possibly come into contact with the female members of the Grand Tutors Residence?
"The person who died at the Grand Tutors Residence was Pei Muwan's Nanny." Centurion Song sighed: "Mu Wan's parents died when she was young. Although her Grand Tutor grandfather doted on her, the Grand Tutor was too busy. When she was little, the Nanny spent more time with her. To Pei Muwan, this Nanny was almost equivalent to her mother."
Lu Zhenghai nodded, indicating his understanding.
Next came a heavy silence.
Lu Zhenghai naturally updated his intelligence.
Whether the new case could be solved easily depended on how effective the [intelligence system] was.
[Ding, intelligence has been refreshed.]
[Ding, Sujin Pavilion has clues regarding the case at the Grand Tutors Residence.]
Lu Zhenghai's eyes lit up. The System was amazing, truly giving him a pillow the moment he needed to sleep.