Chapter 162 Arrest

Cheng Maoming chuckled and waited for Qi Shuo to explain his purpose.

He wanted to see what Prince Jing was going to do.

"The other day, when I went to Jinxiu Street, I noticed a few people acting suspiciously, moving back and forth as if they were scouting the area. I thought, Jinxiu Street is a prestigious street among the many streets in the capital, and it will soon be on display to the Yu Liu envoys. If these people did something destructive, wouldn't they be laughed at by the entire surrounding world..."

Cheng Maoming's solar plexus jumped.

What on earth does Prince Jing want to say? I never realized before that he is such a chatterbox!

As for what Qi Shuo mentioned about someone acting suspiciously, Cheng Maoming didn't take it to heart.

The capital is prosperous and wealthy, but how can it be without the villains who seek to get something for nothing?

This is the responsibility of the Five Cities Military Department, and it is not something that the Jinlin Guards would consider.

Qi Shuo finally finished laying the groundwork, took a sip of tea to moisten his throat, and said lightly: "Since we have encountered them, we can't just turn a blind eye. I arranged for the guards to follow them. Unexpectedly, we made a shocking discovery. These people actually hid a lot of gunpowder in their residence-"

"Poof!" Before Qi Shuo could finish his words, Cheng Maoming spat out a mouthful of tea.

He choked for a moment, coughing until tears came out, and asked with red eyes: "What did the prince say they hid?"

"gunpowder."

Cheng Maoming was shocked and speechless.

How could Prince Jing say these words in such a calm tone, leaving him completely unprepared?

"Prince, are you sure it's gunpowder?"

Qi Shuo nodded: "Affirmative. Judging from the amount of gunpowder, if it ignites, the consequences will be disastrous."

"Where do they live?"

"They live near Changchun Street, so it's very convenient for them to go to Jinxiu Street."

Cheng Maoming's eyes darkened.

If there were casualties when the Yu Liu envoy arrived, it would be a shocking event.

But he still has many doubts.

"Prince...why did you tell me this?"

Qi Shuo was surprised: "The first person I thought of was the Grand Commander. Or is there another government office that is more suitable to handle this matter?"

Cheng Maoming was silent.

I was actually a little touched.

"So the prince thinks they intend to bomb Jinxiu Street?"

Qi Shuo said seriously, "I just guessed that they might do something evil. Bombing Jinxiu Street is one possibility. I might be wrong. Maybe they just like to stockpile gunpowder for fun."

After a while, he said, "It's not easy for the prince to discover these things."

Qi Shuo thought of Lin Hao's words and smiled: "It was purely a coincidence."

Cheng Maoming opened his eyes silently.

Prince Jing's smile is so strange!

Qi Shuo picked up the teacup and took a sip, his tone calm: "I think it won't hurt to pay more attention. If you make a mistake, just apologize. If these people really have bad intentions and the Grand Commander kills them in advance, it will be a great achievement."

Cheng Maoming's heart moved, but he said calmly: "That is also the credit of the prince."

Qi Shuo smiled and said, "I am a young prince who enjoys a leisurely life and is rich. What merit do I need? Grand Commander, please don't scare me."

Cheng Maoming looked at Qi Shuo deeply and said, "If there is any situation, I will tell the prince in time."

The Prince of Jing was increasingly impressed by him.

Thinking about the world's impression of Prince Jing, Cheng Maoming felt sad.

Many people and things really cannot be judged by their appearance.

But what does this have to do with him? It is obviously not a bad thing to make friends with a smart person like Prince Jing.

"Thank you very much, Commander-in-Chief." Qi Shuo stood up and left.

Cheng Maoming immediately arranged for his most trusted subordinates to lead a raid on the whereabouts of Chen Mu and others.

According to the information Qi Shuo provided, these people would often go out during the day, leaving the two of them behind. If they wanted to catch them all in one fell swoop, they would naturally have to wait until they returned.

Dozens of Jinlin Guards hid quietly nearby, waiting patiently.

The sun gradually moved westward, and the sky gradually darkened. People began to enter the humble house one after another.

"How many are there?"

"Six already, and it seems like there's still one missing."

"Then wait a little longer."

This wait lasted another quarter of an hour.

Dusk had cast a veil of darkness over the houses and streets, and the lurking Jinlin Guards became anxious.

"Boss, are you still waiting?"

The leading Jinlin Guard stared at the door with a gloomy expression and whispered, "Closing the net!"

After giving the agreed signal, the Jinlin Guards hiding in various places gathered together and kicked open the gate of the courtyard.

It was just the time for dinner, with smoke rising from the kitchen. Several people were sitting around the stone table in the yard chatting. The sound startled them and made them jump up.

A team of Jinlin Guards rushed in, holding long swords and looking very aggressive.

"You are——"

In order to hide, these Jinlin Guards all wore casual clothes.

"Jinlin Guards are investigating a case." The leading Jinlin Guards showed their badges and strode in.

"Sir, have you misunderstood? We are all law-abiding citizens—"

"Catch him." The leading Jinlin Guard said coldly.

For the Jinlin Guards, it didn't matter if they arrested the wrong person. If they did, they would just let him go. Would the arrested person still protest his injustice? If they didn't arrest the wrong person, then that was just fine.

So it is most convenient and labor-saving to catch them first.

Several people didn't expect that they had no room for maneuver. When they heard the order from the leader Jinlin Guard, their faces changed and they ran away in all directions.

Seeing them flee, the leader of the Jinlin Guards became even more certain and shouted, "Don't let any of them escape!"

There were eight people in the yard, and dozens of Jinlin Guards, so each person had to face three or four Jinlin Guards.

Although these eight people were very skilled, they gradually fell into a disadvantage.

The sounds of fierce fighting spread into the night. The neighbors looked out and saw the Jinlin Guards holding long swords and standing guard all around. They dared not breathe.

In the midst of this chaos, a man was hiding in the dark, staring at the place with a gloomy face and clenching his fists.

These officers and soldiers came without any warning, so how did they reveal their whereabouts?

Du Qing——

A fierce look flashed in Chen Mu's eyes, and he stepped back step by step.

"Stop!" Suddenly a loud shout was heard, and someone came over with a knife.

Chen Mu ran away.

"There is another one here!" the Jinlin Guards who were chasing behind shouted loudly.

Chen Mu simply turned around and killed the Jinlin Guard who was chasing him with a single blow.

Blood splattered from the young body. Chen Mu dodged it easily and rushed into the night. The dull sound of a heavy object falling to the ground came from behind him.

More footsteps were heard and shouts continued.

He kept walking, the wind whistling in his ears. It was clearly the spring breeze that brought green to the world, but to him it was a cold wind, freezing his heart.

There was a hurried knock on the door, and someone from inside asked, "Who is it?"

Chen Mu gritted his teeth: "It's me."

After a moment's hesitation, the door was opened.

Chen Mu flashed in.

Du Qing bolted the door and was a little surprised by Chen Mu's embarrassment: "Why are you——"

A hand as fast as lightning grabbed his throat.

After a few quick exchanges, Du Qing was both furious and shocked: "What are you crazy about?"

Chen Mu was even angrier, and he showed no mercy: "I want to ask you, why did you snitch?"