Qin San Niang then hurriedly sent all the people who had been transported out back into the carriage, without anyone noticing.
At this moment, Zheng Mazi and the others stood in front, righteously explaining that they were just traveling merchants who were on their way to Lin'an City to do business. They had only rested here because it was late at night and did not know what had disturbed the officials.
The head constable snorted and said loudly, "Zheng Mazi, when did you become a traveling merchant? Weren't you just drinking, gambling, and whoring at the Drunken Red Pavilion a few days ago? You can change your identity so easily? That's really strange!"
Of course, those romantic affairs have nothing to do with this constable, but someone just reported to the authorities that you are trafficking innocent children!
We're just conducting routine checks. If you haven't done anything shady, you wouldn't be afraid of being checked, right?
"Alas, there's nothing we can do. Who wants to be out on official business in the middle of the night? We've only disturbed the magistrate; we're just following orders!"
This man is the newly appointed head constable, Nie Zhen. Nobody knows who he is! He handled several major cases as soon as he arrived in Jiangzhou. It is said that he has connections in higher places! Moreover, the newly arrived prefectural judge is also elusive. This head constable is his favorite and a true right-hand man.
Perhaps feeling that the carriage was empty, what could a divine constable do? Zheng Mazi straightened his clothes and looked calm.
"Officer, you've really had a hard time. In the dead of night, there are still troublemakers who disturb your sweet dreams! They deserve a beating!"
However, we are truly innocent! Although I sometimes frequent brothels, I am a respectable businessman! If you don't believe me, sir, feel free to send men to search us and clear our names!
Seeing Zheng Mazi's confident assertion, even the imposing constable Nie Zhen on his tall horse began to have doubts. Could the person have been moved? That shouldn't be the case; they had launched a surprise attack.
She glanced at He Yingyuan sideways and saw his confident expression.
Nie Zhen then smiled at Zheng Mazi, "You rascal, you seem like a law-abiding citizen now, but since someone has filed a complaint, we must investigate!"
After saying that, he waved his finger and gave the order to surround them. The constables in their uniforms quickly and orderly surrounded them!
Zheng Mazi had seen his share of ups and downs, so he remained relatively calm in the face of this situation. Even the devastating feeling of losing three truckloads of goods was instantly soothed.
Although the goods are gone, at least I won't be going to jail! The Jiangzhou Prefecture prison isn't so easy to navigate! Without bribing officials, I'd be in deep trouble!
Thinking about this, I felt more and more relaxed.
The seventh brother, who was standing beside him, had the same idea: get through this first! It's just a few truckloads of goods, right? Give him ten days or half a month, and he can definitely find another batch.
Besides buying goods from beggars, many of their goods were purchased for a small fee. These days, there are also many people selling their children. All they have to do is stand at the city gate, pretending to be the steward of a wealthy family, recruiting maids and servants. The refugees who can't enter the city will flock to them, as if afraid of not getting their daughters or sons chosen. They even have to select the best candidates!
However, comparatively speaking, it must have come from a flower seller, so its quality is better.
After the twenty-odd constables stood in line, three of them stepped forward and went to check the carriage!
As soon as the carriage curtain was opened, Lao Qi's eyes widened in disbelief. What?! This was impossible! The carriage, which had been empty just moments before, was now crammed full of the young men and women they had planned to sell!
"Impossible, absolutely impossible!" Old Seven exclaimed in surprise!
"What's wrong? Why are you so easily startled!" Isn't Lao Qi usually very reliable? Why is he so impatient today? Zheng Mazi, who had his back to the carriage, turned around impatiently!
When I followed my gaze and saw the scene inside the carriage, I quickly rubbed my eyes again!
"What's going on? It was completely empty just now. How did these people suddenly come back?"
Zheng Mazi couldn't stand the shock. The surroundings were eerie. Could it be that he had encountered a ghost wall or some kind of illusion?
A few days ago, his wife went to the temple to burn incense and drew a very bad fortune stick. The monk who interpreted the stick told him to do more good deeds, or his life would be in danger! How could he possibly take a bald man's words to heart? Could it have come true so quickly? Damn it, it must be that Boss Qiu and that guy surnamed Chen who tricked him!
Surprisingly, this person was still a materialist atheist. Even at this point, Zheng Mazi still believed it was a conspiracy! As for why Boss Qiu had the ability to move objects remotely, he wouldn't consider that!
At this moment, Zheng Mazi's resentment had reached its peak. He cursed Qiu Laoda and Chen Guang'an to the eighteenth generation in his heart! He vowed that they should never fall into his hands again, or he would make them wish they were dead!
However, it was clear that Nie Zhen, riding a tall horse, was not going to let him off so easily.
The thought of Zheng Mazi's smug expression earlier fueled Nie Zhen's anger. He realized that Zheng Mazi's composure wasn't due to confidence, but rather to utter arrogance! He was clearly not taking him seriously!
He Yingyuan had a fairly accurate understanding of Nie Zhen. In his previous life, he had overheard someone mention Nie Zhen's name, but only after Nie Zhen's death.
Nie Zhen was a descendant of the Nie family, a prominent clan in Jingzhou. He came here because he wanted to fulfill his ambition of serving his country with utmost loyalty. Although he started as a constable, he worked diligently and conscientiously.
In the eighth year of the Great Sheng Dynasty, Nie Zhen finally went to the battlefield as he wished, but this battlefield made him and also destroyed him! Due to being outnumbered, the young general Nie Zhen eventually died on the city wall of Dingzhou.
From then on, he was hailed as a brave man who was loyal to his country. But little did he know that many years later, the Nie family would be wiped out because of the new emperor's suspicion!
Nie Zhen, who had just arrived here to take up the post of head constable, was full of youthful vigor and hated evil as if it were his enemy!
Originally, He Yingyuan planned to lead Gu Qingshan and his group to break into Anlefang at night, but unexpectedly encountered this person here. He immediately changed his mind, gathered several families who had lost their children, and found Nie Zhen who was patrolling the street.
After they tearfully recounted their accusations, Nie Zhen had an idea. Zheng Mazi was from Anlefang, and Anlefang was said to be very close to Prince Qi! Everyone knew about Prince Qi's wolfish ambitions. If he could find a handle on him this time, he might be able to wipe out this den of thieves all at once. Prince Qi wouldn't be able to say anything and would have to suffer in silence. Just thinking about it made him happy!
Knowing that He Yingyuan was a scholar, there was nothing more to say! They immediately took stock of their men and chased after him towards the dock.
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