Chapter 1740: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl
Chapter 1740: We're Waiting for You
The leader among them was none other than Meng Yunzheng.
County Magistrate Cheng looked at them warily, his voice tense, "Why is Scholar Meng here?"
"Naturally, we're waiting for you," Meng Yunzheng replied. He was being cautious just in case County Magistrate Cheng managed to escape from Xia Yi's clutches. He wasn't sure if the County magistrate would escape, but he knew that County Magistrate Cheng was a careful and cautious person who always left himself a way out.
Such a person, if prepared too thoroughly, might indeed find an opportunity.
If the County magistrate couldn't escape, that would be the end of it. But if he did manage to escape, there were only a few places he could go, both city gates were guarded, and he wouldn't walk into a trap.
That left the black market as the only option.
Hence, both entrances to the black market were guarded.
Meng Pei and a few escorts guarded the County magistrate's private residence, and this side was theirs.
County Magistrate Cheng's forehead broke into a sweat. The situation had deviated far beyond his expectations. This abandoned mansion wasn't a place ordinary people would come to.
"What... What are you waiting for me for?" County Magistrate Cheng asked.
Meng Yunzheng chuckled, "At this point, County Magistrate Cheng, there's no need to pretend. Aren't you planning to use the secret passage in this mansion to reach the black market and then inform others? Too bad, even if you take the secret passage, it's of no use. I've already had the exit from the black market to outside the city blocked. There are no more of your people in the black market now!"
County Magistrate Cheng's pupils contracted, his expression one of shock.
The black market changed hands? When did this happen? Why hadn't he received any news about it?
Realizing the gravity of the situation, County Magistrate Cheng shouted, "Ah Ping, stop them!"
After saying that, he turned and ran.
Ah Ping wanted to stop them, but as soon as he faced Meng Yunzheng, he knew he wouldn't gain any advantage. Just Meng Yunzheng alone was enough to make Ah Ping exert all his strength to defend himself.
As for County Magistrate Cheng, who tried to escape by turning around, Xia Yan caught up to him and pinned him down in a thicket.
"Corrupt official, where do you think you're escaping to?" Xia Yan said as Cheng County Magistrate struggled.
Cheng County Magistrate struggled, and Xia Yan slapped his forehead, "Behave."
Shu Yu had already brought a rope and skillfully tied up the magistrate's hands and feet.
As soon as they finished tying him up, Meng Yunzheng's sword had already pierced Ah Ping's chest.
Looking at Ah Ping's lifeless body on the ground, Cheng County Magistrate's eyes turned bloodshot, his face filled with despair.
Unable to bear seeing his expression of impending doom, Shu Yu struck him on the head with her palm, knocking him unconscious.
With the county magistrate captured, the largest rebel in Chenggu County had been captured as well, leaving only a few small henchmen, not much of a threat.
Meng Yunzheng sheathed his sword, looked at the not very clear moonlight above, and still felt worried.
"I wonder how General Huang is doing," he said.
Shu Yu held his hand, "General Huang came prepared, and he's an experienced veteran in battle. Plus, he brought so many troops, while the rebels are limited in number and have Qi Lie as an inside source. There shouldn't be any problems."
Meng Yunzheng raised an eyebrow, "You're right." The influence of the Changjin Prefecture wasn't the main concern after all.
The real battlefield was in the capital city. That was where the real bloodshed was happening now.
Meng Yunzheng shifted his gaze back and told Shu Yu, "You should go back to the escort agency first. You didn't sleep last night in the black market, and you've been busy all day today. If you don't rest soon, your body won't hold up."
Shu Yu was indeed very tired. It wasn't just that she hadn't slept the previous night; it was also due to the lack of proper sleep during their rushed journey. Her nerves had been taut all the way until now.
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