Chapter 362: The Culprit
# 362. The Culprit
The other party’s powerful grip made the black-clad spy instantly aware of the vast disparity in their strengths. As a seasoned intelligence operative, he wasn’t one to lose his composure or rationale in the face of crisis.
On the contrary, years of training had honed his ability to remain calm and collected at such moments.
“Sir Xu, there’s no need for this. You’re investigating the ‘Blood Runs Three Thousand Miles’ case and are understandably cautious about offending His Highness, King Huai. I understand. But I urge you to think carefully before acting rashly. Let me clarify a few things for you.
“First, the fact that the Princess Consort wasn’t abducted by the barbarian clans cannot remain hidden. Heh, while I can’t divulge the reasons, believe me when I say that if the Princess Consort had truly fallen into their hands, His Highness would inevitably find out.
“But as it stands, you’ve rescued her. When the timeline is examined, your separation from the envoy and the Princess Consort’s abduction will align. That alone will suffice. King Huai doesn’t need evidence to act against someone; he only needs to perceive them as an enemy.”
*The Zhenbei King is even more domineering than I imagined…* Xu Qi’an’s face remained impassive as he continued to listen.
“Second, rescuing the Princess Consort is a significant merit. His Highness has commanded troops for many years and values above all the words ‘clear rewards and punishments’. If you align yourself with King Huai, Silver Gong Xu, your prospects will be boundless. Wei Yuan can only promote your position, but King Huai, brother to the Emperor, can elevate your title of nobility.
“Third, a case is just a case. Failing to solve one won’t tarnish your reputation for cracking numerous others. Your future is what truly matters. Why jeopardise it over an irrelevant investigation?”