Chapter 1674: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl
Chapter 1674: Secret Guard Xia Yi
Meng Yunzheng's group quickly moved out of sight of the guards. As soon as they were alone, the bandit hurriedly pulled Meng Yunzheng a few steps forward, lowering his voice, "What exactly are you planning? Aren't you here to find someone? Bringing along this girl is just a burden."
"A burden? Not necessarily."
"What do you mean?"
While they walked ahead talking, Shu Yu and the girl named Yi'er stayed behind. They let some distance grow between them before Shu Yu whispered, "Where is Qi Lie?"
Yi'er suddenly looked up, excitement in her eyes, "You're..."
"Lu Shuyu."
Yi'er looked surprised, "Lu Xiangjun? How did you come here?"
Shu Yu nodded toward the people ahead, briefly explaining their purpose.
Earlier, Meng Yunzheng had quietly informed her of Yi'er's identity. This girl was Xia Yi, a secret guard by the Emperor's side. While she hadn't appeared publicly, Meng Yunzheng knew her because she had once delivered a message from the Emperor to him.
They knew that Qi Lie had infiltrated the black market, and they suspected he wasn't the only one.
However, they hadn't expected Xia Yi to be among them. Xia Yi's identity in the black market... it was impossible for her to remain unscathed for so long.
Yet, this wasn't an issue for Xia Yi. She was a secret guard. Whether it was her reputation or even her life, she would readily sacrifice it. Moreover, this matter concerned treason and rebellion. What was a little sacrifice in comparison?
Faced with Shu Yu's admiring words, Xia Yi smiled, "It's rare that you don't look at me with a strange gaze. That alone is enough."
She seemed somewhat delighted as she walked with her arm around Shu Yu, continuing to talk, "Lord Qi isn't here. A few days ago, a large group of people from the black market went to the neighboring county, and Lord Qi was among them. He was worried that the neighboring county might experience the same chaos as Chenggu County, so he specifically went to exchange people. With him there, it might not be too bad."
After a pause, Xia Yi's expression turned grave, "Lord Qi was extremely angry about what happened in Chenggu County. Unfortunately, it happened too suddenly, and Lord Qi was away from the black market with the managers during that time. I... have limited abilities and couldn't stop it. Is Chenggu County alright?"
Thinking of everything she had witnessed since arriving in the county, Shu Yu's voice grew heavy, "Not great. Many houses were destroyed. Countless people were injured or killed, and now they are being held hostage in the county."
Xia Yi's gaze fell on the bandit walking ahead, her tone turning icy, "When the reinforcements from the capital arrive, these people will undoubtedly pay the price."
"They will."
Having discussed Qi Lie's whereabouts, Shu Yu then asked Xia Yi if she had seen Meng Xiaoshu and Meng Pei.
Unfortunately, Xia Yi shook her head, expressing her regret, "Since the black market stopped receiving guests, most of us girls have been confined to the cells. I did manage to slip out once in between, but that was four days ago. The black market was still bustling then, but our movements were restricted, and we didn't receive much information."
Since then, they had been locked up and hadn't seen Meng Xiaoshu and Meng Pei, who had entered two days ago.
Shu Yu frowned. Their information was still too limited.
She could only inquire about Jiang Kuanyu, but he often wasn't in the black market either. However, Xia Yi did know his residence in the black market, and she was aware that Jiang Kuanyu had a close relationship with a certain woman here.
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