My Wife is Unbeatable in the Whole World, Touch Me If You Dare!

At this moment, he saw Law Officer Zhou Ming walking in.

Zhou Ming was one of his confidants in the government office. The Assistant Governor of Qin State pushed away his daughter's hand, looked at Zhou Ming, and asked, "What's the matter?"

Zhou Ming walked forward obsequiously, presenting the sword like a treasure, and said, "I just got hold of something good. Lord Wang, take a look..."

He untied the cloth on the golden sword, and the short and plump woman, upon seeing the sword, was momentarily stunned and then immediately said, "This sword is beautiful. Dad, I want it!"

The moment the cloth on the sword was lifted, the Assistant Governor of Qin State's eyelids twitched wildly.

When he saw the Five-clawed Golden Dragon on the scabbard, sweat began to seep from his forehead. He held onto the table to barely stand, clutching the last thread of hope, asking tremblingly, "This... this sword, where did you get it from?"

Zhou Ming explained with a smile, "Just now, someone outside was beating the Injustice Drum, and dared to question me under which law I arrested those women. I casually found a pretext and locked him in the dungeon. This sword was found on him. That person was audacious enough to dare craft a Five-clawed Golden Dragon Sword... Lord, Lord, what's wrong? Someone, Lord Wang has fainted, quickly fetch a doctor!"

...

Inside the dungeon.

Li Nuo was casually chatting with fellow inmates.

"That year, when my brother fell ill, my parents sold the land and house and also sold me to a government official's family as a maid. However, the first day I came to the master's residence, he was confiscated by the court for corruption, and we maids and servants were dismissed, left to fend for ourselves..."

"I didn't dare go back, fearing my parents would sell me again. At first, I begged on the streets, then joined a troupe and learned some sword-swallowing and acrobatics. After the troupe disbanded, I performed on the streets with a few sisters..."

"We don't know how we offended the Assistant Governor's daughter, but we were arrested right after setting up our stall this morning, and that officer even said we are no longer allowed to perform on the streets..."

The man continued, "Actually, compared to before, things are much better now. At least medical treatment is not as expensive. It's said that after next year, Qin State, like Chang'an, will not require ordinary people to pay land taxes..."

"You are still young. In the past, every month, several bodies were carried out from this dungeon. Now that the court's inspections are strict, they don't dare act like that anymore."

"In the end, life still has hope..."

As they discussed, a commotion of footsteps suddenly arose within the cell.

Soon, figures appeared outside the cell door. Shocked and unsure of what to do, the prison guard trembled as he unlocked the door. A middle-aged man in official attire entered, holding a golden longsword in both hands, and approached the young man with respect, bowing and saying, "Assistant Governor of Qin State pays respects to Lord Li!"

Li Nuo took back the Imperial Sword without responding to the Assistant Governor, but instead looked towards the Law Officer behind him, asking, "This officer, you still haven't answered my question earlier. Under which law did you arrest these young ladies and prevent them from performing for a living?"

Zhou Ming stood behind the Assistant Governor of Qin State, body trembling uncontrollably.

The same question, asked by an anonymous person and by an Imperial Censor with an Imperial Sword, is of completely different significance.

He opened his mouth but didn't know how to answer, sweat pouring his forehead like rain. Finally, in desperation, he pointed at the Assistant Governor of Cang State and said, "It was the Assistant Governor who ordered me to do this. I am innocent!"

The Assistant Governor of Qin State was furious, loudly declaring, "Nonsense! How dare you falsely accuse me with such audacity!"

Li Nuo looked at the Assistant Governor of Qin State and said, "Do not be angry yet, Assistant Governor, for I have another question for you. I have heard that you opened a brothel in Qin State city. Is this true?"

Now it was the Assistant Governor of Qin State whose forehead began to sweat.

The court has explicitly prohibited officials from visiting brothels, but if caught, it's merely a fine and self-reflection. However, if an official operates a brothel, they will be severely punished. Even if the brothel isn't under his name, if delved into, he will certainly find it difficult to clear his involvement...

...

At the gate of Qin State's government office, more and more citizens gathered, peering inside.

Just earlier, something major had occurred in the government office.

This morning, the office arrested several girls performing on the street and prohibited them from future performances.

A young man, merely speaking a few words in their defense, was also arrested and thrown into the dungeon by Law Officer Zhou.

However, according to two detainees released from prison, Law Officer Zhou and the Assistant Governor have made a colossal mistake this time.

The young man arrested was actually an Imperial Censor of the court.

The Assistant Governor of Qin State, the second most powerful official in the entire Qin State, had to bend and bow in front of him.

Just now, Law Officer Zhou was detained on the spot for abusing his power.

Even the Assistant Governor is under investigation.

The Qin State Governor, resting at home, hurried back to the government office upon learning the news.

The public eagerly anticipated further developments of the case. Though this wasn't the first time an Imperial Censor visited Qin State, it was the first time one investigated an official of the Assistant Governor's level.

They all looked forward to further developments of this event.

In contrast to the public's anticipation, local officials of Qin State were filled with fear upon hearing the news.

Imperial Censor, Imperial Sword.

These words alone were enough to terrify anyone.

For those officials harboring guilty consciences, they had only one thought in mind at this moment.

The sky is about to fall.