Retiring the attendants... Nangong Qianrou, who heard this sentence, raised an eyebrow and looked at Xu Qi'an with hostility.

As a Nightwatcher, he was actually asked to retire by a mere copper gong.

Wei Yuan's face slightly paused, nodding lightly. "You two leave first. Yang Yan, supervise each other and don't eavesdrop."

Nangong Qianrou looked deeply at Xu Qi'an.

This small copper gong had only joined the Nightwatchers for a few days, but he had been summoned by his adoptive father frequently. His adoptive father even dismissed him and Yang Yan to talk to him alone.

This made Nangong Qianrou very unhappy.

I came first.

The two copper gongs left the Haohui Tower. Nangong Qianrou, whose appearance was no less than Xu Xinnian, sneered, "As a Nightwatcher, you were actually surpassed by a mere subordinate. Obviously, he doesn't take you seriously."

Yang Yan remained silent.

Nangong Qianrou said discontentedly, "I'm trying to sow discord, can't you give me some face?"

Yang Yan's face, like a sculpture, remained expressionless as he calmly said, "You know how talented he is. Wei Gong wants to cultivate him, and you know that."

"But the fact is, he doesn't take you seriously."

"Do you think I care?" Yang Yan asked back.

Nangong Qianrou rolled her eyes, coquettish and affectionate. "Right, he is your subordinate after all, and you have feelings for him."

Yang Yan nodded.

Nangong Qianrou turned around and walked away, sneering, "Boring, go play with my toys."

He headed towards the dungeon.

...

Seventh floor of the Haohui Tower, tea room.

Xu Qi'an said, "I have a report on Ping Yuanbo's case."

Wei Yuan's voice was heavy. "The Heaven and Earth Society?"

This was easy to deduce. If Xu Qi'an simply had a lead on Ping Yuanbo's case, he could report it to his silver gong or even gold gong, rather than reporting it directly to Wei Yuan.

The two had an understanding about the Heaven and Earth Society.

Xu Qi'an said, "The one who killed Ping Yuanbo was the sixth member of the Heaven and Earth Society."

Wei Yuan remained silent for a moment and asked, "What was the reason?"

"The younger brother of the sixth member was abducted by the Yazi organization and his life or death is unknown. He followed the clues and identified Ping Yuanbo..." Xu Qi'an explained how he helped the sixth member escape and evade the detection of the S天监, leaving out the insider information about the scholar's gift and replacing it with his cousin Xu Xinnian's gift.

Bang!

Wei Yuan swept the teacup off the table with his sleeve, and shattered porcelain flew everywhere. His expression was no longer gentle, and his pupils were as sharp as knives.

"Xu Qi'an, you released a prisoner privately and will be punished accordingly." Wei Yuan shouted.

A strong pressure hit Xu Qi'an, and he felt as if he was facing a storm.

"I know my guilt!" Xu Qi'an immediately admitted his guilt and said loudly, "I know my sin is heavy. I have been terrified for a day and a night, and I cannot escape the condemnation of my conscience. I chose to confess to Wei Gong whether to kill or exile me. But my conscience is not aimed at that damn Ping Yuanbo, but at the trust and cultivation Wei Gong has given me..."

Wei Yuan's face was expressionless, as if he had been frosted over.

"I chatted with my colleagues today and learned that Your Excellency was reprimanded by His Majesty and caught by the court officials. I took the opportunity to attack..." Xu Qi'an said sincerely, "I also thought of the kindness Wei Gong has shown me..."

Wei Yuan's face cleared slightly, and he lightly interrupted, "That's too much. Just state the reason." ...

Wait, big shot, why aren't you speaking according to the usual routine? Are you still mixing in the officialdom? Xu Qi'an's face stiffened.He paused for a moment and reorganized his words: "Pingyuan Bo secretly cultivates the Yazi organization, trafficking people in the capital for profit. The Yazi kidnap children and women, selling them to brothels, black workshops, and train them to become thieves. They even cut off their hands and feet and wrap them in black dog skin..."

He repeated the explanation of Number Six, not hiding his hatred for Pingyuan Bo.

Wei Yuan lowered his gaze and patiently listened, looking thoughtful.

After Xu Qi'an finished speaking, Wei Yuan calmly said, "Pour tea."

This detail showed that Wei Yuan had "forgiven" him.

Xu Qi'an immediately poured tea, just like serving his leader in the police station in his past life.

After drinking tea, Wei Yuan remained silent for a few seconds before shaking his head and saying, "How much do you know about the Tian Di Hui? How much do you know about the Di Zong Jin Lian?"

According to the investigation of the yamen, Pingyuan Bo did indeed keep the Yazi organization, but was Number Six really only there for his so-called junior brother and had no other purpose?

Perhaps Pingyuan Bo was involved in other matters, perhaps the Yazi organization had done something that brought disaster upon themselves. Have you considered these possibilities?

During the Jing Cha period, demons were rampant, and in four days it would be the Emperor's ancestral sacrifice day. Nothing could be taken lightly.

He was teaching me how to do things and analyzing things for me. He really wanted to cultivate me... Xu Qi'an was slightly moved and had some good feelings towards this grand eunuch.

He treated me as his subordinate, but I wanted to call him father. I am really despicable...

"You are right to scold me." Xu Qi'an lowered his head.

Wei Yuan "hmmed" and praised, "Regardless, you did well. You can go now. I will send someone to investigate this matter. You continue to infiltrate the Tian Di Hui, and your short-term goal is to expose Number One."

"I will do my best." Xu Qi'an said loudly.

Leaving the Haoqi Building, Xu Qi'an breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that he had won Wei Yuan's trust this time.

If he wanted a stable position and to climb up, he must learn to take sides and learn to hug thighs.

Regardless of the era, including Xu Qi'an's past life, it was always the same.

For a long time to come, he would have to constantly brush up Wei Yuan's favorability and win his trust.

This time, when he met Wei Yuan, Xu Qi'an had prepared a draft and did not act recklessly.

Firstly, as a Nightwatcher, he was ashamed of scum like Pingyuan Bo and was not very active in investigating the case, nor did he have any urgent desire for "revenge."

Secondly, he had gained some influence within the Tian Di Hui, and Number Two and Number Four recognized him more.

Wei Yuan was unlikely to give up his attention to the Tian Di Hui and this clever little cutie over such a small matter.

Finally, what Wei Yuan said was also Xu Qi'an's own thoughts.

He did not fully trust Number Six or the Tian Di Hui yet. When dealing with the old silver coin, it was still the old silver coin.

So when he was confused, it was not wrong to seek Wei Yuan's advice.

Of course, a mature henchman must have other clever tricks.

Xu Qi'an arrived at a secluded corner with no one around, took out a jade and stone mirror, and inputted a message:

"Number Six, I have received news that the Nightwatcher has already obtained an unknown origin clue, which may be detrimental to you. Be prepared and evacuate in time."

The transmission of the earth book was not delayed. It had an inexplicable connection with its owner, but when the information was transmitted, the holder would become aware of it.

The earth book was a whole and could not be privately messaged, which was its biggest drawback. Xu Qi'an had regretted it more than once.In the backyard of the Health-Preserving Hall, Number Six, whose wounds were healed by the "Black Dog," sat cross-legged and suddenly felt a palpitation, so he took out a piece of the Earth Book fragment.

Number Three's information appeared on the mirror, making Number Six's square face slightly change.

How could Nightwatcher move so fast?

In just one day, they found the clue and might threaten themselves, forcing Number Three to step forward and remind them?

Wait, how did Number Three know about this?

Just as he was wondering, Number One, who always peeked at the screen, took the initiative to speak up for the first time:

"[One: Number Three, how did you learn about the Nightwatcher's internal information?]"

Number One cared about this issue. Whenever it involved the high-level figures of the capital, he or she would be particularly concerned.

Xu Qi'an did not answer immediately but thought about it for a while before typing:

"[Three: What do you think?]"

He knew that the other Earth Book fragment holders were all watching the screen and absorbing information silently. Xu Qi'an had to give a reasonable and explosive explanation to enhance his own image.

"[Three: The dispute over the orthodox status of Confucianism has continued for more than two hundred years. Our academy cannot sit idly by.]"

What does this mean... did Yunlu Academy plant a disc in Nightwatcher's gate? That's what Number Three meant. This was already a very obvious hint.

For a moment, the Earth Book fragment holders were excited.

What a big deal.

Number One did not speak and remained mysteriously silent, making people unable to guess his or her true thoughts.

Xu Qi'an planned to test him or her: "[Number One, you can try to find out.]"

This was both provocative and probing.

If Number One responded or really did it secretly, Xu Qi'an could reverse-lock his or her identity.

Nightwatcher was a gate directly under the royal family and was Wei Yuan's dictatorship.

Ordinary forces could not intervene, and even if there was a situation where a disc was planted, it would definitely not be in the middle or high level.

The guys at the bottom had no resources or ability to investigate the disc.

Number One was a smart person and ignored Xu Qi'an's provocation.

After no one spoke for a while, Number Six typed: "[Six: I will pay special attention to this in the next few days. Number Three, I owe you a favor again.]"

"[Three: Your chivalrous spirit and righteousness are the model for us to follow.]"

"[Six: Your generosity is great.]"

Number Six replied as a monk, indicating that he was very grateful to Xu Qi'an.

Xu Qi'an was satisfied and put away the mirror. He thought to himself, "Don't be too grateful too soon. You will have to repay the favor sooner or later."

"I have deepened Wei Yuan's trust in me and given Number Six a huge favor, as well as leaving a helpful image in the hearts of the members of the Heavenly Dao Society. I have earned a lot from this."

"Hmm, Number One seems to be more interested in me. If he or she is really a high-level figure in the court, he or she will definitely investigate in the Yunlu Academy... If he or she cannot find out, hehe, even if the truth that 'Number Three may be Xu Qi'an' is locked, I can push Erlang out to take the blame."

"Erlang and I are different. I am a person within the court system. If Number One discovers my true identity, I will be in a passive position. Erlang is the son of Yunlu Academy, with more confidence than me. Moreover, there is no enmity between him and Number One at present, so there is no problem."

"Say goodbye to the old and welcome the new. Big brother loves you so much, you should repay him a little."Returning to the side hall of Chunfeng Hall, Song Tingfeng squinted and teased Xu Qi'an as a freeloader.

Zhu Guangxiao nodded in agreement.

Xu Qi'an thought for a moment and said seriously, "Today, I went to the document library and discovered a huge secret, which still makes me feel scared."

Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao were shocked, "What secret?"

Xu Qi'an said, "Call me dad and I'll tell you."

Song Tingfeng hesitated for a moment and said, "Dad."

Xu Qi'an stared at him with a serious expression, "The secret is that you are not my biological son."

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"Damn it, beat him up!"

While the three were playing around, a stranger entered the door, one with a silver gong and two with copper gongs.

"Xu Qi'an, come out with us," the silver gong said with a smile and waved his hand.

Xu Qi'an and his two colleagues looked at each other and followed him out in confusion.

The unfamiliar silver gong led him into Chunfeng Hall and coughed towards Li Yuchun, who was looking at the dossier in front of him, "Master Li, I'm taking this copper gong under your command with me. He will work for me from now on. Let's make a deal."

Li Yuchun was shocked when he heard this.

PS: Is that all?