Chapter 1645: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl
Chapter 1645: Jiang Kuanyu Arrives Wounded
Despite the government's several days of searching, the mountain bandits seemed to vanish into thin air, making it impossible to find them.
The situation in Chenggu County remained unsafe, with fearful hearts among the people, and many wished to leave the city.
However, they soon heard that other counties under Changjin Prefecture faced the same danger. The bandits appeared mysteriously, making the journey outside the city equally perilous.
Moreover, where could they go? Ordinary folks lacked the means to travel far, and even the wealthy families had their members taken hostage by the bandits.
In addition, the city gates remained tightly closed, and the officials were reluctant to let anyone out, fearing the bandits might mix in with the crowd.
Hearing this, Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng exchanged glances, surprised that they wouldn't allow anyone to leave the city.
Though the reasons might seem somewhat plausible, they were indeed strained. It was like holding the entire Chenggu County hostage.
It seemed that the county magistrate of Chenggu had some issues.
Unable to leave the city, and with the bandits lurking within, they faced the constant threat of retaliation against the bandits.
In the end, Meng Pei and Meng Xiaoshu decided to stay in a hidden room temporarily, going out daily to buy food and endure until the imperial rescue arrived.
Chenggu County wouldn't remain in this state forever.
The escorts who were scattered outside, some willing, brought their families here. Those unwilling mostly joined other relatives and friends for safety.
Though crowded, the hidden room at least provided some comfort and relief for the people.
However, two days ago in the afternoon, someone finally appeared at the seemingly quiet Meng Family Escort Bureau.
Meng Han bit her lip as she looked at Shu Yu, her voice trembling, "The person who came is Jiang Kuanyu."
Shu Yu's pupils constricted, "Jiang Kuanyu?"
Meng Han nodded heavily, "He was injured, covered in blood, clutching his chest and stumbling. He came in and hoped we could help him, but no one showed up. We saw him from the hidden room's entrance."
Many people in the Meng Family Escort Bureau knew Jiang Kuanyu. When he first arrived, everyone had a good impression of him.
Tao Qin once even considered marrying him, so upon seeing his current state, she naturally wanted to help.
In this dire situation, the Meng family wouldn't stand idly by.
However, as Shu Yu investigated Jiang Kuanyu along the way, Meng Han, who understood his character well, couldn't help but shiver with fear.
This person was capable of harming even his close friends. He had secretly poisoned the eldest young master of the Tan Family for two whole years. If it weren't for a fortuitous encounter with old Doctor Zhao, Tan Cheng would have lost his life.
Meng Han immediately stopped the Meng family from helping, stating that he was not a good person and should not be saved.
If it were only Meng Han present, others might doubt her claims, as Meng Pei, a man who valued loyalty, would not stand idle.
However, Meng Pei was also there, and though he didn't know all the details, he had some knowledge of Jiang Kuanyu.
With his approval, no one in the Meng family objected, and Meng Pei simply stated that if Jiang Kuanyu couldn't find anyone, he would leave on his own.
Everyone agreed, and they went about their tasks accordingly.
However, nobody expected that Tao Qin had not given up on Jiang Kuanyu. She secretly helped her escape through the hidden passage, despite Meng Han and Meng Pei's warnings.
At that time, the passage was not guarded as it is now, and the aunt and niece didn't believe Meng Han and Meng Pei. They not only doubted them but also accused them of being heartless and selfish for prioritizing their safety over others.
Given the disaster that had befallen Chenggu County, everyone should work together to overcome this difficult time. How could they stand by and watch others suffer?
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