I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 721 - 272: Cultivating in the Daoist Venerable’s backyard with her disciple, is it not also a form of...

Facing Luo Huaijin’s inquiry, Chen Mo shook his head and said, "Sir, you are overthinking. My approach is humane law enforcement, and the accused are naturally alive and well, currently awaiting a joint trial by the Three Departments in jail."

"That’s good."

Luo Huaijin breathed a sigh of relief.

There had long been grudges between these two, given Chen Mo’s vengeful nature, now that Chu Heng had fallen into his hands, he was certainly in for a hard time, and all kinds of tortures were likely already arranged.

But that’s not important, as long as he’s alive, it’s enough.

"You are aware, I usually don’t interfere with Fire Department matters, but this incident is indeed somewhat special." Luo Huaijin said seriously, "After all, it involves the Imperial Family’s relatives, and so many people have died, I also need to account to those above."

"I understand."

Chen Mo was not surprised by this at all and replied directly, "How should I cooperate?"

Luo Huaijin said, "Firstly, you have the Three Departments Document, arresting people is unobjectionable, but forcibly breaking into the Prince Mansion and killing dozens of Prince Mansion Guards is another matter."

"Since you claim they resisted the law violently, you need to provide evidence."

The Prince Mansion Guards are all registered clerks, and the Guard Commander holds a rank and title, so their deaths shouldn’t be unexplained.

This is the reason why they dared to obstruct the law enforcement.

It’s just that they didn’t expect Chen Mo to be so ruthless, killing without hesitation.

"The evidence is naturally available." Chen Mo gestured, "Households Commander Li, bring the items over."

"Yes."

Li Yuan stepped forward and presented a black round stone.

Before the arrests, he already anticipated resistance, so from the moment he stepped into the Prince Mansion, he recorded everything with the Image Stone.

Luo Huaijin took the stone, infused True Yuan, and an image was projected into the air.

It showed that after the Fire Department personnel entered Prince Yu Mansion, they were indeed obstructed and threatened by the guards. Even after Chen Mo displayed the Three Departments Document and Token, they refused to yield and brandished their weapons, which led to the conflict.

It was indeed clear resistance to law enforcement.

Luo Huaijin and Yun He exchanged glances and relaxed slightly.

Although Chen Mo’s approach was a bit aggressive, it was procedural, and nothing could be faulted.

However, as the scene moved to the study, seeing the dried corpses in the secret room and the dark red Blood Pool, their expressions became serious.

"This is..." Luo Huaijin frowned.

Chen Mo said, "According to my investigation, Chu Heng secretly abducted several Sect Disciples, drained their Essence Blood for evil cultivation... Besides, over the years, there have been mysterious disappearances of workers and servants in the mansion. Roughly estimated, there are over hundreds missing, all vanished without a trace."

"Hundreds?"

Luo Huaijin’s eyes darkened, he put away the Image Stone and said, "I will report this truthfully to the higher-ups and request a thorough investigation!"

Although crimes by the royal clan may be punished leniently, committing such atrocities under the Emperor’s rule is already beyond ordinary crimes! If the evidence is conclusive, even execution would not be excessive!

"Then I leave it to you, Mr. Luo." Chen Mo cupped his hands.

"And there’s a second matter."

Luo Huaijin pondered, "The case of Chu Heng is very significant and greatly impactful. It should be handled by the Northern Town Patrol Department..."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo frowned.

Are they trying to snatch the person from him?

If the person is handed over, he would entirely lose his initiative, irrespective of circumstances, he wouldn’t compromise!

"Mr. Luo..."

Chen Mo was about to speak but was interrupted by Luo Huaijin, who waved his hand, "Don’t rush, let me finish... It was originally determined by the High Pavilion Council, but just after it ended, Town Patrol Commander Shi Jingxuan and Vice Envoy Cai Xiaoyun suddenly fell ill, both unable to handle government affairs."

Speaking of this, Luo Huaijin felt very displeased.

These two are quite young but very slippery, neither willing to take on this hot potato, ultimately it landed in his hands, as he holds the dual role of Hundred Household Officer.

"Since you captured him, it’s fine for you to trial him, but final conviction must be determined by the Three Departments." Luo Huaijin said.

Only then did Chen Mo’s expression ease a bit, "Don’t worry, Sir, I’ll act according to protocol."

Luo Huaijin paused slightly, implying, "Also, the Longevity Festival is about to arrive soon, it’s not appropriate to spill blood during this time, especially as it’s a royal clan member, don’t overdo it..."

The Grand Ancestor set the rule based on the founding day, every year offerings should be made to Heaven, Imperial Ancestral Temple, and Earth God, known as the "Heavenly Gift Day".

Later it gradually evolved into a nationwide celebration, termed "Longevity Festival", on this day apart from the Emperor ascending Jiulong Platform to pay homage, a grand feast is held in the palace, welcoming people from all directions, the ceremony is very solemn.

Counting the days, only about ten remain.

This amount of time, Chen Mo can patiently wait, just the processes of the Three Departments take more than ten days.

"I’m aware." Chen Mo nodded.

"That’s good."

Luo Huaijin cleared his throat and said, "There are still matters awaiting processing in the pavilion, can’t stay long, if there’s anything, you can come and find... actually, never mind, don’t come to me, I don’t want to hear anything, handle it yourself."

Chen Mo: "..."

"I shall see you off."

"No need, stay where you are."

After Luo Huaijin left, Yun He approached Chen Mo, "Mr. Chen, I’d like to inquire about something."

Chen Mo nodded, "Mr. Yun, please feel free."

Yun He hesitated slightly, and said, "Since Households Commander Ye was sent to the Southern Border by the Empress, there hasn’t been any news... the Empress thinks quite highly of you, do you know how she’s doing now?"

Chen Mo blinked, looking gossip-minded, "Mr. Yun and Mr. Ye are..."