After being silent for a cup of tea, the second elder finally spoke: "Young Valley Master, the fake token was found at the entrance to the valley. It seems that it was abandoned at the entrance of the valley. So..."
"So, do you elders doubt what I said last night? Or, you just don't have evidence to prove that there is another hidden reason behind the loss of the fake token, so you want to make it a trivial matter and let me take the responsibility for framing the disciples in the valley.
The crime?"
Seeing that the second elder was hesitant to speak, Bai Ling took over the words with a smile, his voice still soft.
The second elder was speechless when asked, while the other elders looked ashamed.
After checking all night, I only found fake tokens and no other evidence.
However, regardless of whether there is a secret behind the fake token, there is currently insufficient evidence, and the person who stole it can only be punished with the crime of theft.
But as Bai Ling is the young master of the Valley, if this matter is handled in such a hasty manner, what prestige will Bai Ling have in Yaowang Valley?
"I would also like to ask a few elders to help me clarify my doubts. How should this matter be handled?" Bai Ling sniffed indifferently, but the smile on the corners of his lips was slightly cold.
Several elders had troubled expressions, and finally the elder had to speak: "Similar things have never happened in Yaowang Valley, so there is no reference for punishment.
Master Shaogu is the only witness to this matter. Even if Yunxia is poisoned, it is not enough to prove that she intends to steal Master Shaogu’s order. After all, in addition to a few of our elders, Master Shaogu’s three senior brothers have also not
I have met Commander Shaogu.
On the contrary, as soon as the young master of the valley came to the valley, he had to deal with the disciples seriously, for fear that he would lose the hearts of the disciples."
Several elders came to Bai Ling after discussion. This was also the answer given by the minority who obeyed the majority.
Bai Ling sneered, picked up the teacup and took a sip. When he put the teacup down, he made a little noise to express his dissatisfaction.
"What the elders mean is that they can't find any evidence that is favorable to me, so I should be held responsible for slandering my disciples, and Yunxia, and even other people involved in this matter, should not be blamed.
Do you want to apologize?" Bai Ling asked.
The elders obviously had not thought about this possibility. After a slight hesitation, the second elder was about to speak, but was stopped by Bai Ling's gesture.
"I just ask a few elders, if my master were in the valley, what would he do if he encountered what happened yesterday? I hope his beloved disciple could bear any grievances?" Bai Ling asked again.
The five elders all trembled, obviously they had not imagined what Elder Shang would do.
After staying in the valley for a long time, several elders prefer a peaceful life. As long as everyone abides by the rules of the valley, they will not interfere in many things, or will not delve into them.
"Looking further into the future, I have just entered the valley and have to bear such a stain. How can I take over the Yaowang Valley and become a valley master respected by the disciples in the future? Or do several elders think that I am only worthy of taking this piece of land in my life?
Master Shaogu, will you never inherit the position of Valley Master?" Bai Ling asked again, his tone a little colder.
Just like the Siguo Cliff in Yaowang Valley, the chill is overwhelming.
The five elders became more aware of the seriousness of the matter and stood up to salute Bai Ling.
"I don't mean this by my subordinates, Master Shaogu knows for sure!" the five elders said in unison.
Bai Ling, however, slapped the table, stood up and left.
Until Bai Ling's back disappeared, the teacup on the table was still shaking slightly, which showed how much force Bai Ling had just used.
Haitang had been standing at the door for a while. When she saw Bai Ling leaving, she stuffed the food box into the arms of the fifth elder who was closest to the door, and said with a wide air of air-conditioning: "The elders should go back and have breakfast. The master is not here."
After suffering such grievances, I’m afraid I won’t be in the mood to entertain you.”
After saying this, Haitang walked towards the direction Bai Ling left with a cold air all over her body.
The five elders had different thoughts, but they knew they were in the wrong and could not express their dissatisfaction at this time, so they could only leave.
As for how to deal with yesterday's matter, they still need to think carefully. After all, since the establishment of Yaowang Valley, the owner of the valley has been the unshakable authority in the valley.
The duties of the elders are only to manage the debris in the valley, prevent the valley owner from being distracted by mundane matters, and assist the valley owner in cultivating disciples.
In terms of grain regulations, Yaowang Valley is very different from the outside world. In the past hundred years, with the delegation of power to the grain owners, the elders are more respected than before, but they are far from qualified to restrain the young grain owners.
"Have they all left?" Seeing Haitang come in, Bai Ling raised his head and temporarily removed his eyes from the book.
"Yes." Haitang nodded and asked with continued annoyance: "Master, do you want me to go down and teach those people a lesson?"
"No need, you have a more important task." Placing a pack of medicine on the table, Bai Ling said mysteriously: "Sprinkle this pack of medicine around the courtyard, leaving only the main entrance. Then check me thoroughly.
Master's courtyard is secretly guarded or monitored by someone. If there are any secret passages or the like, don't break in and draw a blueprint for me."
Haitang got the task and immediately went out to do things.
Bai Ling was concentrating on reading books. Most of the books in this room were some of Mr. Shang's essays.
In the large study room next door, there are prescriptions and handwritten notes left by the past generations of Yaowang Valley, as well as some deeds of Yaowang Valley.
After sitting in the study room reading for a whole day, at dusk, Yun Ming and his disciple Yun Feng came to see him.
"The show is about to begin. Haitang goes to prepare the food and wine. I'll treat you to some medicinal wine in the evening." Bai Ling marked the books and placed them on the table. After stretching his muscles, he said to Haitang: "My master has collected a few
Ten years of aging wine, let’s open a jar tonight, I think it will be enough to drink until we leave Yaowang Valley.”
Medicinal wine can only be drunk lightly, as too much will be harmful to the body.
Haitang's eyes lit up. Although she was not a drinker, she liked drinking, especially the kind of wine that couldn't be bought with money. Drinking it gave her a sense of... uh, accomplishment.
After following Bai Ling for many years, Haitang would occasionally let out her emotions. She no longer had to make some expressions to match the scene except when performing tasks.
"Go quickly, I guess you haven't prepared the side dishes by the time I finish." Patting Haitang's shoulder, Bai Ling stepped out of the small study.
In the side hall, Yun Ming sat at the head of the guest seat, while Yun Feng stood behind him, with his head lowered.
Bai Ling came to the side hall and took a seat on the secondary chair before looking at the two of them.
"Little Junior Sister, I have brought this brainless apprentice here to apologize to you. I also ask Little Junior Sister to be kind and give him a chance to change his ways." After Yun Ming handed over to Haitang, he scolded Yunfeng: "
Why don't you kneel down quickly and admit your mistake to your junior uncle?"
"Disciple..." Yunfeng knelt down and was about to admit his mistake, but was interrupted by Bai Ling.
"Get up and speak. As long as you have not been convicted, you should act like a man and always remember that there is gold under your knees. Disciples of Yaowang Valley should not grovel unless they have made a big mistake." Bai Ling looked slightly cold and raised his head.
He gave a weak hand.
I didn't like the rule of kneeling frequently, but Yunfeng's kneeling was so severe that he might have injured his kneecap.
Although Yunfeng was indeed involved in robbing him that night, Bai Ling did not intend to take them all at once, otherwise the number of disciples in Yaowang Valley would probably be reduced by half, or even more.
"..." Yunfeng looked at Bai Ling in confusion. Seeing that her face was cold but dignified, she subconsciously stood up.
But the fake show just now was really done, and his knee was really injured. Yunfeng fell again with a thud. This time he lay on the ground in pain and hugged his right leg. He couldn't help but scream. (To be continued)