Chapter 2346 Several more people have arrived at Zhengdao Village.

As it happened, Meng Yunzheng also had something to say to him, so he immediately nodded.

“Okay, the spicy stir-fried chicken that my sister-in-law made last time was delicious and looked amazing. Ayu was talking about it to me the other day. I think we still have some time before dark, so why don’t we go for a walk in the mountains and hunt a couple of pheasants? If we’re lucky, we might even catch something big, which we can send to the governor’s mansion tomorrow.”

At this, Ma Lu's eyes lit up, "I want to go too."

He had worked with Meng Yunzheng to defeat the giant worm a few years ago, and he had been thinking about it for years. Today was a rare opportunity, and he might even reap a great reward.

Meng Yunzheng naturally wouldn't refuse, so Shu Yu didn't go. She looked at Fang Xiyue, who had come over after hearing the news, and said, "I'll rest at the manor and talk to A-Yue."

So Meng Yunzheng, Xu Dali, Ma Lu, and Xia Yan headed into the mountains together.

As the group passed through the village, Meng Yunzheng saw a figure sitting outside one of the courtyard gates. The figure was holding a rough cane and looked lifeless with a limp.

Upon seeing the four of them walk by, the man looked up and glanced at them, then leaned back against the doorframe, completely listless.

However, when Meng Yunzheng saw his face clearly, his expression changed slightly, but he continued walking forward as if nothing had happened.

As soon as they entered the mountains, Ma Lu darted inside. Meng Yunzheng shook his head and instructed Xia Yan, "You follow him closely, don't get lost."

As soon as Xia Yan left, Xu Dali said in a low voice, "Several families who had been exiled came here a few days ago."

Meng Yunzheng seemed to be deep in thought, thinking of the man he had just seen, "Was that limping man sitting at the door also one?"

"Yes, they just arrived a few days ago. This man seems to have accidentally fallen down a mountain on his way to exile, breaking his leg. He missed his treatment and can't do heavy work now. His family dislikes him a lot. They lock him in the house while they go to work during the day, wanting him to do something at home. But on the first day, he smashed things. Later, after his family left, they locked the gate and made him stay at the door. I think he'll soon break down and something bad will happen."

Such things are not uncommon. Many of the prisoners exiled to Zhengdao Village came from wealthy families, but after arriving here, they couldn't cope with the change in circumstances, and quite a few went insane or committed suicide.

"Young Master Meng, I will also pay close attention to these people."

Unexpectedly, Meng Yunzheng said, "No need. Don't pay attention to anyone, including those on the list you gave me last time. Just do your own thing as before. Even if you see something you shouldn't see, pretend you don't. Zhengdao Village will probably be in chaos soon. What you need to do is protect yourself and your family."

Meng Yunzheng recognized the lame man. He had gotten to know many of the people who worked for the Fifth Prince, including Qi Lie, Xiang Weinan, Lord Jing, and the lame man he had just seen.

Judging by the dates, it should be that Qi Lie arranged for him to come over after receiving his message. Among the families that Xu Dali mentioned who had just been exiled, there were probably several people who were his own.

That lame man was quite skilled; the lameness was just an act, probably to lower people's guard and make things easier for him.

When Xu Dali heard that Zhengdao Village was about to descend into chaos, he was startled and quickly said, "I understand."

He didn't ask any more questions; Young Master Meng would naturally tell him what he needed to know.

"There's one more thing I'd like to ask for your help with."

"you say."

(End of this chapter)