Chapter 262 The Woman Sold Off by Her Fiancé
Given such a tragic experience, it's not surprising that Li Yu would become a vengeful ghost.
She had considered seeking revenge on the scoundrel, and she had considered killing Yu Tiezhu, who had orchestrated everything, but she simply couldn't leave the dry well.
It wasn't until yesterday that Yu Zhiyi had her carried upstairs that she was finally able to move around freely.
But she discovered that she could no longer sense the man's presence.
Yu Zhiyi asked, "Do you know his birth date and time?"
Li Yu pondered for a moment: "Before my accident, our two families were discussing our marriage. I knew his birth date and time."
She gave him the scumbag's birth date and time.
Yu Zhiyi did some calculations and then showed a surprised expression.
After a moment, he said, "He didn't have a good ending either. We'll be passing through your hometown soon, so I'll take you back to see his current situation."
Upon hearing that the scumbag had met a bad end, Li Yu's resentment dissipated considerably: "Alright, I believe in Lord Yu."
The other women's unfulfilled wishes were mostly related to their relatives; they all wanted to see their loved ones one last time.
Apart from Yu Zhiyi, no one else can help with this.
However, Yu Zhiyi's vacation is only one month long, and these victimized women come from all over the country. If she travels with the group, she probably won't be able to fulfill everyone's wishes before the vacation ends.
After thinking for a while, Yu Zhiyi decided to write a letter to the emperor as soon as she returned to her residence, asking for a longer period of leave.
Ideally, it should be extended to two months.
Anyway, she can take care of the extra things by working overtime when she gets back.
Acting on her impulse, Yu Zhiyi wrote a petition that very night and had it sent back to the capital by fast horse.
Anyway, today is only their first day out. The guard will be traveling light tomorrow, and with his horse moving at full speed, he should be back soon.
Prefect Du was very efficient. By the next day, he had found out the origins of all the women still alive in the Immortal Cave and even learned the identities of some important figures from them.
However, this dynasty abolished the strict rule that officials could not patronize prostitutes decades ago, so even if they knew the identities of those guests, they could not do anything about it.
Not to mention chivalrous figures like Chief Chen, there's even less way to convict them.
The only ones who could be dealt with were the staff members in the Immortal Cave.
Prefect Du reported the matter to Yu Zhiyi in detail.
Yu Zhiyi looked at the long list for a long time before saying, "Let's send them home first."
She asked Li Rou to take out a few silver notes and said, "I would appreciate it if Prefect Du would keep a close eye on the follow-up matters and it would be best to go to the area to check on their situation after a while."
"If anyone is unhappy after returning home, please ask the Great River County to make arrangements for them and provide them with a livelihood that can support them."
Looking at the several silver notes worth a thousand taels, Prefect Du was deeply alarmed: "Lord Yu, this is unacceptable! I will keep a close eye on this matter; there is no need for you to spend money."
Yu Zhiyi gave Jiang Liuyun a wink, and Jiang Liuyun stuffed the silver into Prefect Du's pocket.
"Lord Du is an honest and upright official, how could I let you spend money like this? Don't worry, this money is not from my account. His Majesty has specially authorized me to do charity, and this money is all public funds. When I return to the capital, His Majesty will reimburse me."
Prefect Du was relieved and accepted the silver, saying, "In that case, I thank His Majesty and Lord Yu."
The group rested for another day in Dahe County, mainly to keep an eye on the progress of the two demon caves.
As for the Immortal's Cave, needless to say, all those involved in the case and the victims were either arrested, rescued, or buried.
As for the black market shops, although they have fewer victims than the Immortal Cave, the trouble they cause is no less significant.
First of all, it's difficult to determine the whereabouts of many people who disappeared in the shady shops.
It was Yu Zhiyi who helped find the ledger that recorded the whereabouts of the victims, but these victims were sold all over the country, making rescue extremely difficult.
Secondly, the stolen money is also difficult to recover.
Finally, there's the identity of the deceased.
However, this is actually the easiest thing to handle because of Yu Zhiyi's presence.
Yu Zhiyi spent another afternoon confirming the victim's remains and identity, which would allow her to completely sever ties with these two major cases.
As for other matters, although they are a bit troublesome, as long as the government is willing to put in the effort, they will be able to achieve a good result in time.
Yu Zhiyi did not interfere again.
Early on the third day, the group once again embarked on their journey to Tianan County.
Because the two major cases were too cruel, the people on the road were not in high spirits. Only Jiang Liuyun, the most optimistic one, quickly recovered his energy and was still in the mood to discuss them.
"Speaking of which, Prefect Du is really pitiful. He has only been in office for a year, but he has to take the blame for the dereliction of duty by the two previous prefects. If my sister hadn't been dragged into this, he probably wouldn't be able to clear his name no matter what."
The heir of the Marquis of Wu'an deeply agreed.
He had completely believed in Yu Zhiyi's abilities.
Not only him, but the accompanying guards were also completely convinced.
You have to admit it. If it weren't for Lord Yu protecting them, they would probably have fallen into those bastards' trap long ago and ended up eating human flesh and drinking human blood.
The thought of that possibility still made everyone want to vomit.
The rest of the journey went without any further incidents.
The group traveled during the day and rested at night, maintaining a steady and determined pace as they approached Tianan County.
Unbeknownst to everyone, on the fifth night after leaving the capital, the beloved daughter/sister/master, who had been under strict protection by everyone, quietly left the inn where she was staying.
Fenggu County is about two hundred li away from Tianan County and Dahe County, and it is not a particularly bustling county town.
There were originally two wealthy merchant families in this county town, who were of equal social standing. The heads of the two families had grown up together and made a pact to watch over each other, support each other, and develop together.
Therefore, after their wives became pregnant one after the other, the two agreed that if their children were of the same gender, they would become sworn brothers or sisters.
If they have a boy and a girl, then let them get married.
Ten months later, the two wives gave birth to a boy and a girl just a few days apart.
The Wang family had a son, and the Li family had a daughter.
The two leaders were overjoyed and immediately arranged a marriage between the two children, so that they would get married when they reached the appropriate age.
Seventeen years have passed in the blink of an eye.
The two children reached marriageable age, and the two families began to make arrangements for them as agreed.
Unexpectedly, less than half a month before the wedding, Miss Li suddenly disappeared!
The two families searched for a whole month, but they could neither find him alive nor dead. Mrs. Li cried every day and fainted several times. Her health was also deteriorating day by day.
Everyone assumed that Miss Li had been murdered by villains.
The Wang family was very generous, saying that no matter what, Miss Li was their daughter-in-law, and they would assist the Li family in finding her until she was found.
Just then, a woodcutter living outside the city came to deliver a message, saying that he had seen Miss Li more than a month ago. At that time, she was holding hands with a man, carrying a bag, and walking towards the city with a happy smile on her face!
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