A flicker of imperceptible brilliance flashed in Song Linhui’s eyes: "I’ve heard that Lord Chen is a divine constable of Tongcheng, so you must be skilled in case investigation and deduction."
"If that’s the case, then let Lord Chen serve as the Director of the Demon Suppression Division!"
The Director of the Demon Suppression Division was undoubtedly a high-ranking official.
His position was just below Yuan Zun and Song Linhui.
However, his authority was confined solely to the Demon Suppression Division.
When everyone heard that Chen Nan was to be appointed the Director of the Demon Suppression Division,
Everyone present wore a peculiar expression.
Was the retaliation too direct?
They had expected Yuan Zun to refuse.
But unexpectedly,
Yuan Zun agreed immediately and issued the order: "Very well, Lord Chen will serve as the Director of the Demon Suppression Division!"
"From now on, you will be responsible for all strange cases in Guangling Prefecture."
Saying this, he looked at a middle-aged man with thick eyebrows and large eyes, dressed in a black robe: "Qi Ye, take Lord Chen to the Demon Suppression Division later and introduce him to the work of the division."
"Cooperate well with Lord Chen's work from now on!"
"Yes!" Qi Ye, despite his cultivation at the peak of the Body Transformation Realm,
And despite looking down on Chen Nan, a cultivator at the seventh layer of the Shape Shifting Realm,
He was a Level Five Underworld Envoy.
He absolutely dared not disobey Yuan Zun’s words.
The officials in the hall were stunned.
Didn’t they say Chen Nan and Yuan Zun were close friends?
If so,
Why would Yuan Zun assign Chen Nan to the Demon Suppression Division?
Could it be that their relationship was not as everyone imagined?
This was clearly an attempt to harm Chen Nan!
For a moment,
Even Song Linhui couldn’t fathom Yuan Zun’s intentions.
He had prepared himself for a verbal sparring match with Yuan Zun,
After all, although the position of Director of the Demon Suppression Division was high,
It also carried considerable risk.
Who would have thought Yuan Zun would agree so readily?
This gave him an inexplicable feeling of falling into the other party’s trap.
Just then,
Chen Nan looked at Song Linhui and smiled faintly: "Lord Song, how is your esteemed daughter recently?"
"Oh?" Yuan Zun asked with curiosity: "Does Lord Chen know Lord Song’s daughter?"
Chen Nan looked at the expressionless Song Linhui: "When I was four years old, my mother found an abandoned infant in the countryside."
"So she kept her by her side, raising her as her own daughter."
"Until a few months ago."
"Lord Song sent people to forcibly bring that girl to Guangling Prefecture."
"Although their family reunited,"
"They did not seek our consent."
"They didn't even allow that girl to bid farewell to my mother in person."
"I would have thought Lord Song, being a Level Six Underworld Envoy and the Prefect of Guangling Prefecture,"
"Would not do something so ill-mannered and ungrateful?"
His tone was calm, his eyes filled with confusion.
Even though Song Linhui was the Prefect of Guangling Prefecture,
In his eyes, he was just so-so.
As soon as these words were spoken,
Everyone felt their scalps tingle and a chill run down their spines.
Many had already learned of the feud between Song Linhui and Chen Nan,
But no one expected Chen Nan to bring it up in public.
And even call Song Linhui ill-mannered and ungrateful.
This was simply too rude.
Too brutal!
He showed no regard for the other party’s dignity.
Not only did he slap Song Linhui across the face in public,
But he also trampled on his dignity and brutally ravished it.
To be honest,
Someone like this would undoubtedly make enemies everywhere in the imperial court and find it difficult to advance.
A sky-high rage and killing intent surged within Song Linhui.
But he could not erupt at this moment.
If he did,
It would be tantamount to admitting he was ungrateful.
He took a deep breath and forced a smile: "Lord Chen, there might be some misunderstanding in this matter!"
"When I sent people to pick up my daughter that day,"
"I instructed my subordinates to carry generous gifts."
"To thank you and your mother for raising my daughter."
"Perhaps my subordinates misunderstood my intentions, which led to the previous misunderstanding."
"Here, I apologize to you in front of everyone."
"And thank you and your mother for raising my daughter."
He apologized?
Song Linhui actually apologized?
He apologized to Chen Nan in front of everyone?
Everyone present found it incredible.
One must know that Song Linhui was an extremely overbearing person.
Who would have thought,
He would be forced by Chen Nan to apologize in public?
This young man!
Was extraordinary!
Although his words and actions seemed extreme,
The result was deeply satisfying.
Chen Nan smiled: "Since it was a misunderstanding, why does Lord Song need to apologize?"
"Although I am young, I am also a person who understands reason!"
The implication was clear.
You do not understand reason.
Song Linhui felt his lungs were about to explode.
He hadn’t expected Chen Nan to be so difficult to deal with.
Like a mad dog, he clung to him relentlessly.
To be honest,
In all his years, he had never encountered such a troublesome opponent.
Chen Nan’s voice rang out again: "I only want to know one thing, can I visit your esteemed daughter?"
"After all, we lived together for so many years."
"Though not related by blood,"
"We were closer than family!"
Good heavens!
You laid the groundwork for so long,
Just to visit Song Linhui’s daughter?
You are truly ruthless!
Not just a little ruthless!
After offending Song Linhui to death, you still want to visit his daughter.
If it were before,
If Song Linhui had not apologized to Chen Nan,
Song Linhui would certainly not have agreed to Chen Nan visiting his daughter.
But now that he had apologized, how could he refuse Chen Nan?
If he truly refused Chen Nan,
Wouldn’t that be admitting his apology was insincere?
Wouldn’t that prove he was a petty, ungrateful person?
For a moment,
Everyone felt a sense of awe towards Chen Nan.
Even a trace of shock appeared in Song Linhui’s eyes.
He had thought Chen Nan was a hot-headed youth.
But now he realized this young man was meticulous.
His seemingly reckless actions,
Had always controlled the overall situation.
Leading him by the nose.
His stratagem was too profound!
"Lord Chen and my daughter depended on each other for many years, so of course you can meet. "Song Linhui smiled: "How about this, I will host a banquet at my residence tonight, inviting Lord Chen, as a welcome feast!"
Chen Nan: "Alright!"
Chen Nan knew that all banquets were not without ulterior motives.
But he was not afraid of Song Linhui playing tricks.
After all, he had already arrived in Guangling Prefecture.
Everyone knew he was going to his residence as a guest.
Even if Song Linhui wanted to get rid of him,
He would have to have the courage to do so.
After all, murdering a Level Six Underworld Envoy was a crime punishable by death for all nine generations of his family!
Even if Song Linhui had a titled prince as his backer,
He couldn't protect him!
"Lord Yuan, I have some matters to attend to, so I will take my leave!" Song Linhui stood up, cupped his hands, and left the Prefect's yamen.
Afterward, Yuan Zun introduced the officials in the Prefect's yamen to Chen Nan.
After everyone dispersed,
Yuan Zun led Chen Nan to a pavilion in the backyard.
This was where Yuan Zun usually rested after work.
After the servants brought tea, fruit platters, and pastries,
Yuan Zun dismissed everyone and then looked at Chen Nan with a smile: "Feel free to ask any questions you have!"
Chen Nan asked: "What exactly is the existence of the Director of the Demon Suppression Division?"
"Why do people show fear in their eyes when they hear of this position?"