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The commander of the Five Cities Military Command led a hundred soldiers, surrounding the inn inside and out. Upon entering, Wang Jiangjun first assessed the situation of the Ru Scholar before turning to Jiang Han and stating, "You are the owner of this inn! This man died here under your watch, and you must come with us to the magistrate's office to await the investigation!"
As his words fell, everyone turned their gaze towards Jiang Han. Yan Dong and Cen Ya instinctively positioned themselves in front of him. Both picked up an Eight-Sided Han Sword from the front desk of the inn, ready to act at Jiang Han's command.
At the entrance, Jiu Zhu observed this scene with a satisfied smile playing on his lips.
Jiang Han scrutinized Wang Jiangjun, remaining calm and unhurried. "How can you prove that this man died here in my inn? What evidence do you have?"
"You'll confess under Xing Fa when we return to the jail!" Wang Jiangjun replied leisurely, as if he had no concern that Jiang Han might escape.
"Do you think I fear your Xing Fa?" Jiang Han scoffed, stepping behind the front desk to retrieve an Oil Saw.
Wang Jiangjun had never seen an Oil Saw before. As he watched Jiang Han return with it, he maintained his composed demeanor and reiterated, "This man died in your inn, so you must come with us for questioning!"
"Do you take me for a fool? You just said that under Xing Fa I would confess? Do you think I am like those common folk you can drag in and abuse at will?" Jiang Han poured a small canister of gasoline into the Oil Saw, placing his hand on its chain.
He then looked at Wang Jiangjun and declared, "There is no way I will go with you! You either leave now, or if it comes to a fight, I cannot guarantee your life!"
"Go to Heavenly Prison? That is absolutely out of the question!"
Jiang Han sneered. Wang Jiangjun's swift arrival and his audacious claim that everything would be confessed under Xing Fa indicated that arrangements had already been made in the prison. They would surely beat him half to death before Su Qianxue's arrival.
Moreover, as Jiang Han observed Wang Jiangjun's aggressive stance, he guessed that there was likely a command from Langya Prince involved in this matter. Therefore, it was clear that they would not treat him fairly.
This was undoubtedly a trap set by Langya Prince and Jiu Zhu!
At that moment, even if Su Qianxue wanted to protect himself, he would have to risk losing half his life.
Meanwhile, Mu Jinkun had already arrived at the entrance of the tavern, standing beside Jiu Zhu.
He spoke softly, "I have already informed Langya Prince and notified Zhao Da Ren, who manages the prison! As soon as Jiang Han is captured, they will strike him with thirty punishment rods, specifically targeting his legs. That should be enough to break them!"
At this moment, even if the Da Zhou Emperor issued a decree, by the time it reached the prison, Jiang Han would already have his legs broken! Everything was proceeding smoothly and legally; even if the Da Zhou Emperor were furious, he would have no grounds to act.
For prisoners involved in homicide cases, the prison would always administer thirty punishment rods. This was part of Xing Fa, which meant to curb the arrogance of criminals through punishment.
Of course, other prisoners could pay to buy their way out of receiving the thirty punishment rods, thus avoiding the beating. However, with Mu Jinkun's maneuvering, the prison would certainly not give Jiang Han the opportunity to buy his way out.
Moreover, Zhao Da Ren, who was in charge of the prison, was originally one of Langya Prince's people.
Jiu Gong Zhu caught sight of Jiang Han in the crowd and smiled faintly. If he were captured and subjected to punishment rods that crippled his legs, he would think twice before asking for gifts from her. If Jiang Han resisted arrest, it would be even better!
Resisting arrest was a serious crime under the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty! If Jiang Han dared to attack an official, that would be a death sentence. Mu Jinkun chuckled as he spoke.
He wrapped his arm around Jiu Zhu's slender waist while her head rested on his shoulder. This couple watched like spectators at a drama performance as they focused on Jiang Han in the tavern's main hall.
Wang Jiangjun saw Jiang Han and showed no signs of surrendering.
Suddenly, he shouted angrily, " Shopkeeper Jiang, are you preparing to resist arrest? According to Great Zhou Law! What you are doing now is a serious crime. Even if later evidence proves your innocence, your actions alone warrant a public beating and exile for five hundred miles!"
A proud expression appeared on Wang Jiangjun's face as he gripped the hilt of his long knife at his waist. His eyes fixed on Jiang Han like a butcher eyeing meat on a chopping block.
Jiang Han did not respond and continued holding the Oil Saw.
Wang Jiangjun glanced around before snorting coldly and issuing an order: "This case involves loss of life; seize Shopkeeper Jiang!"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The Oil Saw was pulled open with a deafening roar that instantly silenced everyone present.
In an instant, everyone stood there, dumbfounded, as they watched Jiang Han effortlessly slice through a table with the Oil Saw. The soldiers, having never witnessed such a formidable weapon, hesitated to approach. Even Wang Jiangjun, upon seeing this scene, twitched his cheek and pointed angrily at Jiang Han, accusing him of arresting him.
"Do you think I'm a fool? If I really went to jail with you, I’d be lucky to come out alive!"
"Piao Xue, inform your sister!" Jiang Han quickly instructed.
Piao Xue rushed back to the courtyard, mounted her horse, and sped towards the palace.
With a whoosh, Yan Dong drew her Eight-Sided Han Sword and aimed it at the soldiers. "This case is too bizarre; Shopkeeper Jiang could never be imprisoned. You all should save your efforts!"
Cen Ya added, "This general and soldiers, my family’s Shopkeeper Jiang would never be poisoned by food; there’s simply no need for that. I urge you all to investigate thoroughly. As for imprisonment, that’s out of the question! This is a setup. If Shopkeeper Jiang truly ends up in jail, he’d be lucky to survive!"
Upon hearing this, the surrounding townsfolk's curiosity was piqued. Only a few individuals spoke in defense of Jiang Han; the rest of the crowd and diners were merely spectators.
Wang Jiangjun shouted again, "Involving a case of life and death, you dare to resist arrest? I can execute you on the spot!"
"Come on then! Let’s see if your blade is faster or my Oil Saw!" Jiang Han retorted defiantly, gripping the Oil Saw and ready to strike at Wang Jiangjun at any moment.
At worst, it would just cause a commotion! Then he could return to the real world and lay low for a while.
Wang Jiangjun glared fiercely at Jiang Han and slowly drew his waist knife, preparing for battle.
"How dare you openly resist arrest?"
Outside the tavern, the voice of Minister of Justice Luo Yuhua rang out.
Wang Jiangjun led his soldiers in saluting Luo Yuhua.
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