"What?"
Feng Jin and Secretary Wang, startled, rushed out. But as their men reached the doorway, they heard a muffled thud.
The interrogation room door was kicked open, and a young man in a three-star general's uniform strode in, followed by several officers in star-emblazoned uniforms, all radiating powerful auras.
The young man's eyes were like cold blades, his gait like a dragon's, possessing an aura that could swallow mountains and rivers.
As he approached, his powerful presence made Director Feng struggle to breathe.
"Zhao Wenjie?"
Secretary Wang, with sharp eyes, recognized the newcomer and exclaimed involuntarily.
Zhao Wenjie, a prodigy of the prestigious Zhao family in Hanjiang, had risen to the rank of a three-star general at a young age.
His future was boundless!
Throughout the Great Hua, he was a rare gem.
It was rumored that with the Zhao family's backing, they considered Zhao Wenjie the hope for the family's further advancement.
How could such a favored son of heaven appear in this place?
Moreover, he clearly arrived in anger. Who dared to offend him?
Feng Jin was filled with confusion and fear.
How could he not be afraid?
Someone like Zhao Wenjie could level his small security bureau to the ground, and he would have no recourse.
"Genera... General Zhao, why have you come?"
Feng Jin stammered, losing all the calm composure of a bureau chief.
But Zhao Wenjie didn't even spare them a glance. He walked straight into the interrogation room, followed by dozens of fully armed soldiers in neat formation, their expressions solemn.
The two police officers at the door had already been subdued and were cowering in a corner.
Feng Jin and Secretary Wang exchanged glances, seeing the shock in each other's eyes.
Zhao Wenjie was too arrogant, too presumptuous!
Yet, even so, they dared not speak their minds, only following Zhao Wenjie back into the interrogation room.
Zhao Wenjie's gaze was like lightning, quickly scanning everyone present.
To their stunned surprise, he strode to Ling Feng's side, straightened his back, and raised his hand to shoulder height.
But the next moment, his hand froze in mid-air because he saw Ling Feng gently shake his head at him.
Zhao Wenjie immediately understood and lowered his hand.
Zhao Wenjie's expression was stern. He turned and coldly barked at everyone, "Who ordered you to arrest him? Release him immediately."
Feng Jin and Secretary Wang's faces were already beaming.
They had long wanted to get rid of this formidable figure, Ling Feng, and Zhao Wenjie's words perfectly suited their intentions.
"Quick, Captain Tang, hurry and unlock Mr. Ling's handcuffs and shackles." Feng Jin urged Tang Ru.
Instantly, all eyes turned to Tang Ru.
The immense pressure caused the resolute woman's delicate body to tremble, and she blurted out, "The emperor himself breaks the law, and the common man is guilty. I cannot release him!"
Tang Ru's voice was sonorous and powerful, unwavering under the pressure.
Zhao Wenjie's face had already turned ashen. His icy gaze shifted to Director Feng, sending a chill down his spine.
Just then, a middle-aged general, with a grim expression, emerged from behind Zhao Wenjie.
"Uncle, why are you here?"
Tang Ru's expression turned joyful as she greeted the middle-aged general.
This was Tang Ru's uncle, Tang Long.
Tang Long was a pillar of the Tang family, the Deputy Commander of the Hanjiang Military Region, holding significant power and influence.
With his backing, Tang Ru had always acted without reservation.
But this time, the person she had offended was too powerful. He could not let his niece act recklessly again.
"Xiao Ru, you've gone too far this time. Hurry up and release him." Tang Long's expression was far from pleasant, resembling the bottom of a pot that had just finished cooking and hadn't been cleaned.
Tang Ru suddenly stopped, looking at Tang Long with utter astonishment.
After a long pause, she said sternly, "I can release him, but only after the court declares him innocent."
Tang Long was immediately agitated and coldly rebuked, "Xiao Ru, you're becoming more and more unreasonable. Are you even listening to your uncle anymore?"
Beside them, Zhao Wenjie's face grew increasingly grim, causing Director Feng and Secretary Wang to break out in a cold sweat.
Zhao Wenjie was no saint; if angered, he was capable of anything.
Moreover, it seemed he was on the verge of an outburst.
How did things escalate to this point?
Tang Long's legs began to tremble. He knew his niece well; she was stubborn and intractable once her mind was set.
Seeing Tang Ru's demeanor, he knew trouble was brewing.
Helpless, Tang Long resorted to a pleading tone, almost with a hint of tears, "Xiao Ru, just listen to your uncle and release him. This matter is not as simple as you think. Your actions could bring disaster upon our family. Please, do it for your uncle's sake!"
"Uncle, you taught me from a young age to distinguish right from wrong. Now you want Xiao Ru to release a murderer? This is the police station, not a marketplace. There are rules here, and it's not a place where just anyone can take away a suspect."
Tang Ru remained unyielding, arguing her case logically.
Tang Long was furious. "Nonsense! Are we just anyone? You always talk nonsense. Since you want to make a scene, then make one. But from today onwards, you are no longer my Tang family's daughter."
After saying this, Tang Long ignored Tang Ru and moved to stand behind Zhao Wenjie.
Tang Ru stood frozen, her face ashen.
Her uncle had always doted on her. When had he ever lost his temper with her?
What was wrong with him today?
Was this the upright, people-serving uncle she knew?
A sense of grievance washed over her.
Just then, Zhao Wenjie let out a cold laugh.
"Good, good, all of you are commendable. I'd like to see who can stop me from taking him today. Come on!"
"Here!"
At his command, the dozens of soldiers at the door marched in unison into the small interrogation room.
"Smash this place and take Mr. Tian... take Mr. Ling away!"
Zhao Wenjie roared, his aura erupting like a fierce tiger.
"No one moves. Anyone who does, I won't be polite," Tang Ru shouted, raising her pistol.
The atmosphere instantly froze!
All eyes were on Tang Ru.
Tang Long trembled with anger, yet was filled with worry and helplessness.
Feng Jin and Secretary Wang were dumbfounded; this was no longer a situation they could intervene in.
Zhao Wenjie's fury burned, his chest heaving violently, his gaze fixed on Tang Ru like a raging lion.
At that moment, Ling Feng let out a soft sigh.
The footsteps of the advancing soldiers abruptly halted.
Ling Feng's hands and feet trembled. The handcuffs and shackles that bound him fell off as if they were made of noodles.
"Captain Tang, take a look at this before you say anything else!"
As Ling Feng spoke, he casually tossed a token, which landed on the table in front of Tang Ru.
Tang Ru picked up the token with a puzzled expression and examined it closely.
The token was entirely black, and a chill spread through her body as she touched it.
The front of the token bore four large gilded characters: "Zhen Guo An Bang" (Stabilize the Nation, Pacify the Borders). The back was inscribed with two lines of smaller text.
A vital tool of the nation, bestowed upon those who have rendered great service to the state. Those who hold this token possess the right to act before reporting.