Wei Shuyun, a master at finding fault, was overjoyed to hear that Gu Shaoyu had arrested people and confiscated property without distinguishing right from wrong. She immediately wrote a letter to Wei Jingzhong, suggesting that the court officials impeach Gu Shaoyu and Xie Yu to the death: for abusing their power, seizing property by force, and disregarding human life!

However, Wei Shuyun and Shen Su, who were so happy that they forgot themselves, never expected that the price of grain would drop so drastically and so quickly!

How did the situation, which was originally very promising, suddenly take such a turn for the worse?

With the five major grain merchants so irresponsible, grain prices plummeted, leaving the three men panicked and helpless.

The entire market collapsed completely. The common people, let alone raising a banner to revolt, were kowtowing three times a day towards the capital, thanking His Majesty for his divine grace!

The newly appointed acting prefect led the local people in a petition to commend Gu Shaoyu.

With the situation hopeless, Wei Shuyun, Shen Su, and Jin Feng knew there was no point in staying any longer and decided to return to the capital.

Unexpectedly, Gu Shaoyu suddenly produced the previously signed contract, arrested the Wei family and the head of the Wu family, conducted a simple trial, confiscated their property, beheaded them, and exiled them.

The grain seized or donated by the five major grain merchants is enough to help people get through the summer harvest.

Unfortunately, the three of them still couldn't find Li Hailong; damn it, he was hiding in some nook and cranny.

Shen Su's despair was even greater than Wei Shuyun's. He had just investigated Ding Fengqi's background when Ding Fengqi's assets were immediately confiscated. He was terrified but could not tell anyone. He could only swallow his anger and resentment.

Feeling that they would be unable to explain themselves upon returning to the capital, the three took a desperate gamble and quickly left Baiyang County for the fiefdom of Prince Rong.

Nanxing reported to Gu Shaoyu: "Your Excellency, Wei Shuyun and Shen Su have contacted Prince Rong and are planning to attack Zizhou..."

And, I'll capture you alive!!

Upon hearing this, Magistrate Qin was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. They had just caught their breath when they were about to go to war again.

Gu Shaoyu glanced at him indifferently and said to Nanxing, "Send a message to Prince Rong. This Pavilion wants to negotiate with him. Tell this Pavilion what he wants."