jdhmnovel Chapter 209 She has to admit this frustration first
Chapter 209 She has to admit this frustration first
Protector Wei frowned and stared at Li Qingqing, as if trying to see something from her.
Li Qingqing's eyes were calm, allowing him to look at her, but her obsidian eyes revealed a clear stubbornness.
After a long while, Wei Duhu finally spoke. With a hint of smile on his face, he slowly opened his mouth.
"Since you insist so much, I will give General Li a favor."
"Come here, bring the main culprit!"
Following an order from Protector Wei, a moment later, two guards escorted a man into the hall.
I saw Bai Ye was tied up tightly.
The gray-green clothes that were still neat in the morning were now covered with shocking blood-red cracks.
As he walked, blood continued to seep out of the tear, soaking the cloth around it.
He was brought before the Protector General of Wei, and his personal guards tried to force him to kneel on the ground.
He said nothing, struggling and refusing to yield.
Seeing this, another guard suddenly kicked him in the back of the knee.
Li Qingqing's expression changed slightly, and she subconsciously took a step forward, but was stopped by Wei Duhu's attendant with a sword in hand.
Bai Ye lost his balance and was kicked hard to the ground.
He barely raised his head and saw Li Qingqing. His bloodstained lips moved slightly, but he forced himself not to make any sound.
"Sir!" Li Qingqing tried to calm herself down. She looked directly at Wei Duhu.
"Bai Ye is my personal follower. According to the laws of Dayuan, even if my personal followers are guilty, I should punish them personally. Why resort to private punishment?"
"Dayuan Law?" Protector Wei raised a playful smile.
"According to the laws of the Great Abyss, you are limited to having no more than thirty private followers. I haven't yet prosecuted you for the crime of inciting rebellion, yet you come to question me!"
Wei Duhu was secretly angry. If the court had not sent someone to him in the next few days, why would he be so polite to a subordinate!
Don't think that you can surpass him just by relying on a few military achievements?
If he is angered, he will kill Li Qing without anyone knowing, just like he did to the enemy general General Zhao.
Protector Wei narrowed his eyes and stared at Li Qingqing.
"What do you mean, sir?" Li Qingqing's face was calm, but she was secretly guessing what Wei Duhu said.
Could it be that Hu Dabao did something?
As expected, I only heard the Protector General Wei say,
"This close follower of yours attempted to assassinate me, yet he had 4,037 accomplices. I have reason to suspect that these accomplices are all your personal followers!"
Li Qingqing: "..."
Good boy! She had to accept this grievance first.
Li Qingqing immediately calmed down.
Four thousand and thirty-seven, not one more and not one less. Hu Dabao really gave her a big surprise!
After being with them for so long, is there anything Li Qingqing doesn't understand?
The assassination attempt on Lord Wei during the day must be true.
However, he would never drag Hu Dabao and others to participate.
In Hu Dabao's heart, Li Qingqing ranks first and Bai Ye ranks second. It must be that Hu Dabao saw that Bai Ye was alone and weak, so he bravely helped her.
This is a righteous act... Does Hu Dabao want to drag everyone down with him?
"Sir, when I first arrived at Border City, I was trusted by you and entrusted with this important task. With the funds provided by His Royal Highness Prince Qing, I was able to recruit manpower to build the city wall. I have been fortunate to have fulfilled my mission!"
Li Qingqing's heart was in turmoil, but she said calmly,
"The four thousand or so men your Excellency spoke of were actually laborers constructing the city wall. If you say they were accomplices, there may be a misunderstanding. Would you allow me to personally investigate this thoroughly?"
When she thought about the possibility of so many innocent people dying, Li Qingqing tried her best to suppress her emotions.
"Hmph, they have been detained and interrogated by Deputy General He. I want to see what their intentions are." Wei Duhu's face suddenly turned cold when he thought of what happened before.
If the Imperial Master hadn't stopped him, he would have wanted to capture all those people and bring them back to the Protectorate!
For so many years, no one has dared to challenge his authority. Today is such a great shame!
Protector Wei glanced at Bai Ye who was suppressed by the guards, then turned his gaze to Li Qingqing and said slowly,
"There's no need for you to bother with this man. Please leave. I've decided to interrogate him personally tomorrow to find out who's behind his actions."
Dare to assassinate him? You must be tired of living!
He had to make this person unable to live or die, so that he could get rid of the hatred in his heart!
A cruel coldness appeared on the corner of Wei Duhu's mouth.
Li Qingqing did not move. She felt relieved when she learned that Hu Dabao and others were not in the hands of Wei Duhu.
She was secretly thinking, if there was ever a conflict with Wei Duhu, could she forcibly take Bai Ye away?
After a moment, she calmed down.
The time is not right now, she can't act impulsively.
Li Qingqing glanced at the pale Bai Ye, then looked at Wei Duhu again.
"Sir, Bai Ye is seriously injured. In consideration of his bravery in fighting the enemy today, could you allow me to take him back for treatment?"
"presumptuous!"
Wei Duhu suddenly got angry after a disagreement, grabbed the teacup on the table and threw it at Li Qingqing.
"Don't think that just because you have military merit, you dare to ask me for favors again and again? Before the court sends anyone, please remember the distinction between high and low!"
Even if someone from the imperial court came, there would still be variables, wouldn't there?
Protector Wei stared at Li Qingqing fiercely, and he was secretly planning in his mind.
The teacup drew an arc in the air and hit Li Qingqing. She moved her body and dodged to the side.
The attendant holding the knife beside him also moved and continued to hold the knife across her face.
Li Qingqing took a deep breath and tried to keep her voice steady. "I'm just worried about his serious injuries. If he doesn't get treated in time, I'm afraid—"
"I was the one who assassinated the Protector-General. All the mistakes were caused by me alone. It has nothing to do with anyone else."
Suddenly, Bai Ye interrupted Li Qingqing with some difficulty. He struggled hard to get up, but was suppressed by the guards.
Li Qingqing watched as the half-solidified wound on his body gradually oozed blood, soaking the already purple-black cloth again.
Suddenly, a flame suddenly appeared in my heart.
That was her uncontrollable and almost breaking free Dao heart!
Bai Ye is the first subordinate she has recruited in this life. Can't she even protect her own people?
Li Qingqing retracted her gaze, glanced at the long sword stretched out before her, and spoke calmly again, "Please allow me to take Bai Ye back. I will definitely give you an explanation."
"He's just a personal follower, is he worthy of your treatment like this?"
Wei Duhu narrowed his eyes and looked at Li Qingqing. He suddenly changed his mind after thinking about something.
"Li Qing, I can give him a chance. You just heard him confess to assassinating me. Considering his confession, he can be spared the death penalty, but he cannot escape punishment for his crimes. Tomorrow, he will be publicly whipped thirty times, and you will personally carry out the punishment! If you resist, I have the right to punish you!"
Li Qingqing pursed her lips tightly, her eyes growing colder.
Haha, with Bai Ye’s current injuries, if he were to be whipped thirty more times, he would probably lose half his life.
The two people's eyes met, and the atmosphere in the hall was oppressive, as if sparks were flying.
Wei Duhu had a sneer on his face. Seeing Li Qingqing remained silent, he spoke again.
"If you're reluctant to take action, I'll allow you to take his place. Thirty lashes, not a single one less! After you're done, I'll release everyone immediately!"
"Master, I accept the punishment!" Bai Ye's voice was hoarse.
He suddenly broke free from the guards and stood up. Immediately, several guards surrounded him and pointed their weapons at him.
"Don't move rashly!" Li Qingqing's expression suddenly became stern. She looked at Wei Duhu,
"I will come back tomorrow. I will leave Bai Ye in your care for the time being."
"No problem!" Wei Duhu smiled and then ordered his men,
"Send the city lord back and let him have a good rest and regain his energy."