73 The key to the household (1/2)

Qing Bo, seeing Zhi Yu's furious expression, patted him on the shoulder, signaling for him to calm down and stop leaking his killing intent.

”May I ask you what is the meaning of this?” Qing Bo sternly inquired. He looked left and right and saw the other mourners looking at each other in bewilderment. The Great General was widely renowned, and there were still people coming to visit.

”The general's residence was bestowed by the previous emperor,” said the official carefully. He knew the right chancellor was not an easy person to deal with. ”As such, if the master is gone, it should be returned to the previous owner.”

Qing Bo's gaze was cold. ”You said it. It was bestowed, as in given. Do the revered give something and take it back whenever they want to? Of course, the emperor is not that type. His Majesty is the most benevolent ruler. Why would he do that?” He raised his eyebrow.

”That is...” The official broke out in cold sweat.

”Go back.” Qing Bo's eyes glinted dangerously. ”Tell them that this household belongs to the heir and bloodline of the Hu clan. No one else can claim it.”

The official gritted his teeth. Just before he could affirm his standing, someone came from behind him.

”Right Chancellor Qing Bo, it is a pity that you bark in the wrong direction.”

The melodic voice, coupled with an irritating smile and cool composure could only belong to one man.

”Your Highness crown prince…” Qing Bo frowned when he looked at him. In his heart, he wondered when he had come back. He had spies everywhere in the city, yet none of them caught news of Jin Min's return to Jin Ye. Qing Bo broke into cold sweat. He wanted to investigate the assassination right away, but now that Jin Min was back, things would be harder.

The commotion quieted down. Zhi Yu and Qing Bo did not have a good history with these two. When they saw who stood behind Jin Min, their expressions darkened further. The crown prince had brought his new consort with him.

Qing Li looked at Qing Bo and the house, wrinkling her nose in disgust. She sniffed and threw her face to the side, making veins pop in Qing Bo's head. ”That pig…” he said in his heart.

She walked to Jin Min's side along with Jin Lei before glancing up at him. She was surprised to see his gaze heavily fixated on something. Following his line of sight, she spotted a black bow to the side. Her eyes widened, it was Qing Guang's bow!

Qing Li gritted her teeth and her eyes flashed. Even in death, that wench wouldn't leave her alone!

Jin Min finally glanced away from the bow and chuckled. ”Right Chancellor Qing, it has been so long since our last meeting.”