My low-key cultivation of immortality was discovered by the emperor in my diary.

Chapter 42 If you can keep up, then let you keep up.

Caught off guard by the sudden turn of events, Steward Zhao was completely bewildered. Forced to kneel on the ground by the bailiffs, he angrily questioned, "Your Excellency, what do you mean by this?"

"Hmph!" The Prefect of the Capital pointed at Steward Zhao and said, "Do you think I'm so easily fooled? The reason I was repairing the hall just now was because I received a very crucial piece of intelligence."

The onlookers outside waited in astonishment for the next explanation from the Prefect of the Capital.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the Prefect of the Capital stood up and announced:

"This government has just received reliable intelligence that everything Miss Chu Lengyu said is true!"

"The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion is truly outrageous! They actually colluded with these thieves and bandits, working together to seize their wealth and ruin people's reputations!"

"And you, steward, dare to lie and distort the truth in court! What do you think this capital city is!"

"This is the capital, right under the emperor's nose! Even a Duke of Zhenguo cannot act recklessly and disregard the law."

"Today, even if I offend the Duke of Zhenguo, I will still seek justice for the people!"

Now everyone was stunned.

Unexpectedly, in just a short time, the Prefect of the Capital seemed like a completely different person.

"Sir, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want," Steward Zhao tried to argue.

The Prefect of the Capital, however, acted swiftly and decisively, saying, "Take Steward Zhao, Yun Lishou, and the others away and throw them in jail to await their fate. As for the Duke of Zhenguo, I will personally visit him later to inquire about him."

"Yes."

The rapid and dramatic change in the attitude of the Prefect of the Capital caught Chu Lengyu's attention.

But the people were still reluctant to believe that the dignified Duke of Zhenguo could actually do something like hiring thieves to commit murder and disregarding the law.

However, the Prefect of the Capital was so passionate and upright that he did not seem to be faking it, so the people did not raise any questions in public, but only discussed it in hushed tones.

They often watched the excitement in the capital, and they were used to such sudden twists and turns. Sometimes, the unbelievable truth was the real one.

Some people secretly speculated which important figure was backing Chu Lengyu.

Even after they dispersed, they continued to discuss it.

Chu Lengyu received a sincere apology and assurance from the Prefect of the Capital before leaving.

The group walked across the intersection and turned into a secluded, deserted alley, where a young man dressed in simple gray clothes with a knife at his waist was waiting.

He is Lou Qing.

Seeing Chu Lengyu approach, he bowed respectfully and said, "Miss Chu."

"I thought you would never appear in front of me in my entire life," she joked.

"Miss Chu is too kind. I have offended you in the past, and I hope you will forgive me." After saying this, he bowed deeply and sincerely apologized.

Upon hearing this, Chu Lengyu asked with interest, "Does that mean we won't offend anyone in the future?"

It means: Are you going to stop following me from now on?

Lou Qing replied helplessly, "We are just following orders."

Chu Lengyu had anticipated his answer.

The people who were following her had observed her closely over the past few days and were quite sensible.

If they are driven away, they will probably have to be replaced by another group of people.

She dislikes trouble.

"That's fine then," she said casually.

"What you mean, Miss, is..."

"If you are capable of keeping up with me, I will allow you to follow."

As she spoke, her eyes held a gentle smile, seemingly with a hint of mischief. Lou Qing's heart tightened, and she dared not look directly at her, quickly lowering her head: "Thank you, Miss, for your understanding."

"I'm leaving." She said, then reached out and summoned Huang Yi and Huang Er, which turned into talismans and returned to her palm, where she put them into her storage bag.

The Lone Sword flew out, transforming into a silver streak of light, and carried her away.

The sword light flashed like a rainbow, swiftly disappearing into the horizon. Lou Qing was stunned, staring in the direction she had gone, and subconsciously took a few steps after her.

He snapped out of his daze and muttered, "No wonder..."

No wonder she said that if you can keep up with her, then keep up.

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P.S.: This case is not over yet. This is just the beginning; the most exciting part is yet to come.

Chu Lengyu will personally settle accounts and publicly execute them.