Chapter 1650 The Identity of a Mountain Bandit

However, Meng Qi never doubted Meng Yunzheng's words. He knew his cousin's abilities and wouldn't speak recklessly without factual basis.

That's why Meng Qi felt cold all over.

At this critical juncture, if even the government cannot be trusted, then what can be trusted?

As they were talking, the three of them came to a small stall. The stall sold wontons and was run by an elderly couple.

Apart from the two of them, there was no one else at the stall. The two of them looked at the deserted street and sighed.

"Boss, three bowls of wontons," Shu Yu called out and sat down at the table.

The couple were taken aback for a moment, then immediately became happy and quickly made them wontons.

The wontons were delicious. Meng Qi couldn't help but exhale a sigh of relief after taking the first bite. He hadn't eaten such hot food for several days, even though he was in the sealed room and would occasionally cautiously come out for some fresh air.

But the food was barely enough; at times like these, just filling one's stomach was enough.

Especially in the last two days, with Meng Pei and Uncle Meng absent and the Meng Family Escort Agency clearly under surveillance, they haven't even had a chance to leave the secret room for fresh air.

He only sighed briefly before quickening his pace. He couldn't delay any longer; he needed to finish eating as soon as possible and find his father.

Meng Qi was completely focused and finished a large bowl of wontons in no time.

However, when he looked up, he found that Shu Yu next to him had only taken a few bites, and her movements were slow and unhurried.

Meng Qi opened his mouth, wanting to urge her, but then felt it wasn't appropriate, so he could only close his mouth and obediently wait for Shu Yu to eat slowly, bite by bite.

Meng Yunzheng had finished eating. He looked up at Meng Qi and asked, "Would you like more?"

Meng Qi immediately shook his head, "That's enough."

Meng Yunzheng nodded and stood up. Meng Qi was about to say that Shu Yu hadn't finished eating when he heard Meng Yunzheng say, "You sit down first."

Meng Qi paused as he was about to get up, then obediently sat back down.

Immediately, he saw Meng Yunzheng walk up to the couple, give them a few copper coins, and casually ask, "Grandpa, why are you out selling wontons at a time like this? There aren't many people on the street, it's not very safe."

The stall owner sighed upon hearing this, "Who says otherwise? We set up our stall as soon as it was light, and apart from the patrolling police officers, only you guys come to eat."

Unfortunately, some grumpy police officers insist on buying on credit, and who knows how long they'll keep doing that?

"But what can I do? I'll earn whatever I can, otherwise what will I eat and drink?"

Meng Yunzheng sighed, "You guys have it tough too. These days, everyone in Chenggu County is having a hard time. I don't know where these bandits came from, how they suddenly appeared, and why they're causing trouble for the people."

"Shh, young man, keep your voice down. There are still bandits in this city who haven't been caught yet. They might be hiding somewhere and causing trouble at any time." The stall owner looked around cautiously, and only breathed a sigh of relief when he was sure that the surroundings were deserted and that there was no one else besides them.

He then whispered to Meng Yunzheng, "I heard from the soldiers who came to the stall for breakfast yesterday that these bandits were originally death row inmates or exiled people. They planned to wait for the new emperor to ascend the throne and grant a general amnesty, but it's been almost a year and they still haven't received it. They lost all hope and took their own lives."

Meng Yunzheng narrowed his eyes. "So that's how it is?"

(End of this chapter)