The people were discussing it amongst themselves, and their hearts were beginning to pound with apprehension.
Is Hexian really about to descend into chaos?
They're trapped in their homes now, and it's too late for them to escape.
Just as everyone was filled with fear, they suddenly heard someone shouting loudly—
"Cui Boyong, the Prefect of Yuezhou, colluded with bandits to harm the people. His crimes are heinous and he deserves to be beheaded!"
"His Highness the Prince of Yue is wise and mighty, and loves his people like his own children. Today, he will uphold justice for you right here in the government office!"
Two sentences, shouted repeatedly by more than a dozen people at the top of their lungs.
The people listened intently, and gradually, they understood what was being said.
They were somewhat incredulous: "Prefect Cui has been captured by the King of Yue? And they're going to question him about his crimes?"
How is that possible?
Cui Boyong was practically the local tyrant of Yuezhou.
For years, he has been tyrannical and domineering in Yuezhou.
Several officials sent by the imperial court had previously claimed to be there to uphold justice for the people.
As a result, he died in the "civil unrest" within a few days.
Although the King of Yue holds the title of "King," he is ultimately from outside the country, and it is estimated that he will have a hard time confronting Governor Cui.
The people were skeptical, but out of curiosity, they secretly opened a crack in the door.
Then, through the crack in the door, they saw a scene they never dared to imagine—
The usually dignified and aloof Prefect Cui Boyong was actually walking along the road wearing shackles and chains.
He looked extremely disheveled, completely unlike his usual arrogant and domineering self.
"Is Cui Boyong really going to fall from grace?"
"Is Yuezhou about to undergo a major change?"
"...King Yue! Yes! King Yue loved his people like his own children; he was such a good man!"
The people all opened their doors and rushed out.
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