Chapter 122 Human Trafficker

After several days of continuous heavy rain, Ling Qingyan and two guards and a maid took a full half month to reach Yizhou.

The two guards Pingnan and Pingbei and the maid Afeng that Chen Chuo found for her were both easy to get along with.

Especially Afeng, who told her a lot of stories about the martial arts world along the way.

Afeng's hometown is in Yizhou. There was a famine in Yizhou a few years ago. Corrupt officials embezzled a lot of relief grain issued by the court. The people were living in dire straits. Her family starved to death in that famine.

Later, she sold herself and learned martial arts. One of her missions was to target the corrupt official. A Feng killed the enemy with her own hands and avenged her family personally.

Her biggest wish was to earn money so that she would not starve.

"Such a thing actually happened in Yizhou in the early years. I heard that the people have been living well and working in peace and contentment in recent years." Ling Qingyan pondered.

Yizhou is not as wealthy as the areas around the capital and Qingzhou, where there are wealthy businessmen and nobles everywhere, but it is not poor either. Its economic situation is in the middle position, and the people have no worries about food and drink. Ling Qingyan came here for this reason.

At this point, A Feng's eyes sparkled, the corners of his mouth curled up unconsciously, and there was a hint of admiration in his eyes:

"That's because of Prefect Zhang Qinggu. Oh, Prefect Zhang is truly... the best official I've ever met. He's honest and upright, and treats the people like his own children. Ever since Prefect Zhang came, our Yizhou has been getting better and better."

"The bullies who oppressed women have been punished, and the wealthy gentry no longer dare to squeeze the people's wages. Even in the event of natural disasters, the court's disaster relief funds will not disappear. During last year's flood, Prefect Zhang personally helped repair the riverbank!"

Ling Qingyan listened attentively. The people of Yizhou were upright and there were good officials who benefited the people. Although it was not as prosperous as the capital, it would be a place to settle down in the future. She would work hard with the help of some modern business crystals, do business, and live an ordinary and comfortable life.

Ling Qingyan was looking forward to the new environment more and more, and had already come up with many business ideas in her mind.

"Miss, we are approaching Yizhou City!" Guard Pingnan shouted into the carriage.

Ling Qingyan lifted the curtain of the carriage and saw towering city walls, large plaques, and busy people coming and going, entering the city one by one with documents. Chen Chuo had prepared the documents of a fake identity for her early in the morning, so it was not a problem for them to enter the city.

Tired from traveling, they just found an inn to stay in. She planned to go and see the house and the business situation here tomorrow.

The next day, she wore a smoky pink silk dress and went to the streets of Yizhou to stroll around and explore.

"Boss, how much is this fan?" Ling Qingyan asked with a smile.

"Three hundred coins, young lady, you are so pretty." The lady selling fans had a kind face and spoke sincerely.

"Thank you, Auntie. I want this one." Ling Qingyan was about to take off her purse.

Suddenly, his hands were free and a child flew past him quickly.

"Quick... catch the thief!"

The people here are simple and honest. She was just unlucky to run into a thief as soon as she arrived!

There is a lot of silver there!

Pingnan and Pingbei went to ask her for reliable information about selling the house, but Afeng was also a martial artist with good kung fu skills, so it was more than enough for him to catch a small thief.

But the little thief was really cunning and slipped into the crowd in a flash.

He wanted to get rid of A Feng, but A Feng kept chasing him.

Ling Qingyan was separated from them by the crowd at the back.

A crowd of people swarmed in front of a restaurant. Two whips were hung next to it. The sound was so loud that Ling Qingyan covered her ears and her pretty face twisted into a knot.

Well, now the thief and A Feng are completely gone.

Ling Qingyan was caught in the crowd. When she looked up, she saw the plaque with the words "Fragrance Spreads Ten Miles Away" hanging on the restaurant.

She wanted to go and take a look. It looked so prosperous and the wine must be delicious.

She can also draw on business experience.

But the bad thing is that I have no money in my pocket.

This was the first time in her two lives that she had no money in her pocket.

Hehe, I’ve become a little pauper.

Fortunately, she had enough money in her bank to buy a house.

Ling Qingyan wanted to quietly withdraw from the crowd, otherwise what if the temptation was too great and she couldn't resist and went in to drink the free wine?

She was just retreating against the flow of people when she suddenly felt a force on her arm.

A burly man who seemed to be drunk was pulling her arm and said, "Madam, why are you here? You made me look for you so hard!"

The sturdy man was very strong and almost tried to drag her out of the crowd.

Ling Qingyan:???

"No, you got the wrong person!" She struggled hard.

However, the strong man refused to give in and dragged her forcefully: "Let's go, my lady, stop arguing with me."

Ling Qingyan's heart tightened. How the hell did he run into a human trafficker?!

Wasn’t it said that the people here are simple and honest?

The traffickers dragged her out with all their might.

"Help! There are human traffickers!" Ling Qingyan shouted. This human trafficker was too bold. He dared to attack with so many people around. Ling Qingyan called for help at the top of her voice.

It attracted a lot of attention from people around.

The man had a rough voice and a fierce look on his face: "My lady, what are you talking about? Human traffickers must be arrested and brought to the government. You can't hurt me like this!"

Many people around them looked at them, as if considering the truth of their words.

Ling Qingyan must seize the opportunity to escape when there are many people around. If the world is really indifferent and Afeng will not leave for too long, she will have to wait until Afeng comes back.

"You're talking nonsense, I don't even know you! How can you prove that I have any relationship with you!" Ling Qingyan shouted.

"Hey, isn't this the wife of the old Wang family? Why are you two arguing again?" said an old man who looked kind and friendly next to him.

Or is it a gang crime?

No, you are so old and still do such immoral things.

"You're all in the same group!" Ling Qingyan shouted. "Everyone, look! The fabric I'm wearing is the finest brocade, while his is linen. If I were his wife, how could the fabric I'm wearing be so different?"

"Isn't it because I'm reluctant to spend money to buy you clothes? I've been so good to you, and you actually want to run away!" The strong man tried to pull her away.

The people around had their doubts, but when they saw someone speaking up for the strong man, they became unsure.

It is better to have less trouble than more. They all came here for the fragrant wine.

"Whoever helps me drive him away will be rewarded with ten taels of silver!" Ling Qingyan shouted loudly.

Ten taels of silver is equivalent to half a year's wages for an ordinary family.

As soon as Ling Qingyan said this, many people became eager to help.

However, suddenly, a bright red sleeve suddenly leaped down and appeared in front of Ling Qingyan. He kicked the human trafficker down with one foot. The human trafficker was still holding Ling Qingyan's arm. Ling Qingyan did not stand firmly and was about to fall when a force was brought up on his waist.

Their eyes met for a moment, and there was a look of surprise on the man's face.