Chapter 174 This girl is quite attractive

Zhang Lan clenched her hands, her expression complex as she watched Shen Chu's retreating figure.

She wanted to run and get reinforcements, but she was worried that Shen Chu wouldn't be able to hold out until they brought reinforcements.

Shen Chu nodded to her, her voice firm, "Trust me, I'll be fine."

It would be easier for her to run away alone than to take Madam Zhang and her daughter with her.

Zhang Lan clenched her fist.

Although the salt worker in front of me had a sallow complexion, his eyes were bright and determined, which inexplicably made people believe what he said.

For the first time, she felt safe and secure with a man.

Zhang Lan gritted her teeth, "Mother, let's go."

Madam Zhang's expression calmed down. "Sir Lu is right. As long as we have a breath left, we will run to the salt field to find people."

"Please hold on, brave man Lu, we will definitely send someone to rescue you."

After saying that, the mother and daughter turned and ran towards the gate.

Seeing this, Lei Ying immediately shouted, "Stop him!"

"We'll see if you have the ability." Shen Chu sneered and charged forward, brandishing her knife.

She wielded a large sword with great force, its silver light flashing, her skirt billowing as if she were carrying immense power.

The bandits were all knocked to the ground.

Shen Chu used a knife to form a wall, and no bandit could get over it.

Lei Ying strode forward with a gloomy face, ready to personally confront Shen Chu.

Shen Chu braced himself on the ground with his knife, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Lei Ying, how does the rat-chicken soup taste?"

Lei Ying was taken aback. "What rat and chicken soup?"

"The chicken soup you drank this morning, I made it for you myself, with a plump and tender mouse in it."

"What?" Lei Ying's expression changed drastically.

The thought that he had drunk rat soup made his stomach churn.

He bent over and began to gag.

I didn't vomit.

Shen Chu laughed loudly, "It seems you really like the taste of rat soup; you can't even spit it out."

Lei Ying, his face dark, shoved his hand down his throat.

Heh.

He vomited up all the food in his stomach, and his face turned blue.

After finally finishing vomiting, he straightened up and cursed angrily, "You little bitch..."

Shen Chu interrupted him with a smile:

"Oh, the one I'm stewing for you is that big rat that scared you so much you became impotent."

"Oh dear, your buddies probably don't know yet, but you were so scared you became impotent. Will you even be able to do it anymore?"

All the bandits were startled and subconsciously looked between Lei Ying's legs.

"Boss, you...you're really impotent?" one of the bandits blurted out.

Lei Ying was so angry that his face contorted, and he kicked him hard.

"You're the one who's fucking limp."

"That....."

"Hey, don't listen to this little bitch's babbling. Grab her now, I'm going to kill her," Lei Ying ordered viciously.

A group of bandits rushed over, brandishing their knives.

Suddenly struck by a flash of inspiration, Shen Chu pointed his broadsword at them and said with an air of arrogance, "Wait!"

"Do you know who I am? Tell me who I am, and I'll scare you to death."

The bandits, brandishing their knives, stumbled and managed to stop themselves from falling.

Lei Ying stood with his hands on his hips, his face full of malice. "Do you think the people of Leigong Village are easily intimidated? Who are you? Tell me."

Shen Chu chuckled and said, “I might as well tell you that I am the prefect’s newlywed concubine, and I have received favors from the Zhang family.”

I heard that Zhang Lan is still alive in Leigong Village, so I secretly ran up here to rescue her.

If you know what's good for you, let me go. If you dare to harm even a hair on my head, the Prefect will be heartbroken.

"Chief Lei, you know the consequences if the Prefect gets angry."

Lei Ying seemed to have heard the biggest joke in the world.

"Are you Magistrate Huang's beloved concubine?"

Shen Chu sneered, "My master's surname is Yao. Boss Lei has been running rampant in Anhua for many years. Doesn't he know what my prefect's surname is?"

A thin layer of sweat seeped from his back.

This Thunder Eagle was much more vigilant than she had imagined.

If she hadn't researched the officials in Changsha Prefecture before leaving the capital, Lei Ying's words would have exposed her.

Lei Ying still looked at her with a suspicious expression.

"You? You even have a concubine? You're pale and thin, like a refugee."

"How could a lecherous man like Prefect Yao possibly be interested in a young girl like you?"

Shen Chu said, "That's because I specially applied medicine to my face and removed my disguise. I look quite good now."

Lei Ying was skeptical of her words.

Shen Chu, gripping the hilt of the knife, continued:

"If I weren't the apple of Prefect Yao's eye, how would I know that Zhang Lan was still alive?"

If you don't believe me, I can tell you another secret.

Lei Ying frowned. "Go on."

Shen Chu took a deep breath. "The Sixth Prince and the Salt Inspector Shen Chu will arrive in Changsha Prefecture soon. My master said that you should quickly get this batch of salt to the Xijiang Ferry and then stay put as usual."

On the Jiang family's side, the master had already instructed Jiang Hongzhi to wipe away all traces of the saltworks.

You also need to make arrangements at Leigongzhai as soon as possible.

Lei Ying's gaze towards Shen Chu immediately changed.

They received news from the capital yesterday that the Sixth Prince and the Salt Commissioner Shen Chu would soon arrive in Changsha Prefecture.

This news is something that only a few people could know; no outsiders could possibly know it.

She also mentioned Chiang Hung-chih.

"Are you really one of Prefect Yao's men?"

Shen Chu snorted coldly, "Of course, as I said, I came here only to save the Zhang family mother and daughter and repay their past kindness."

If Chief Lei agrees to let them go, we'll call it even, how about that?

Lei Ying squinted and stared straight at her.

Shen Chu's hands, gripping the knife handle, were sweaty; he was both nervous and shocked.

She suddenly remembered what Zhang Lan had said.

Since the government's annual efforts to suppress bandits have been ineffective, it must be that someone within the government is secretly colluding with Leigongzhai.

Moreover, this person's position in the government is definitely not low.

This way, they could both keep track of the government's bandit suppression activities and frame Magistrate Zhao for the crime, while also protecting Jiang Hongzhi and Leigongzhai, allowing them to secretly sell smuggled salt.

The only person who could do this was Yao Sihai, the prefect of Changsha.

So she took a gamble and deliberately claimed to be Yao Sihai's concubine.

Lei Ying did not deny her words, which fully illustrates one thing:

The Changsha Prefect Yao Sihai, salt merchant Jiang Hongzhi, and bandit Lei Ying colluded to mistreat salt workers, sell smuggled salt, and reap huge profits.

Magistrate Zhao must have blocked their path, which is why he was framed.

"Alright, you can go now." Lei Ying suddenly waved his hand.

Shen Chu felt relieved; it seemed Lei Ying believed her.

She nodded, then turned and left.

Just as they reached the door, they suddenly heard Lei Ying shout, "No! Grab him!"

"Damn it, I almost fell for your trick. If you were Prefect Yao's beloved concubine, you could have just come to his door and asked for her back."

Why bother with drugging and disguising yourself? You stop right there!

Lei Ying and his men shouted as they chased after them.

Shen Chu took off running outside.

Anyone who stands still is a fool!

The mountain road was rugged and uneven, and soon Lei Ying and his men caught up and surrounded her.

"You little bitch, you were just stalling for time, weren't you?"

Enough with the nonsense, I'll deal with you myself.

Lei Ying swung his fist and punched hard.

Shen Chu quickly drew his sword to meet the attack; this time, he had no choice but to fight for real.

She silently called out to Pei Yuan in her heart.

Hurry up and come, I can't hold them off alone.