Mei Chaofeng was a big shot who had dominated the underworld for many years. He usually didn't take these yamen runners seriously. His first reaction was to run away. However, the prefect, the city lord, and the duke were all here. Even the county lieutenant Pang Chun's cultivation was no less than his. If he really ran away, where could he run to? It would only confirm that he was guilty of being a thief.
It's better to stay; there might still be a sliver of a chance. After all, I have quite a few connections in the city, not to mention that Young Master Shi's influence is astonishing. Perhaps there's still a chance to escape punishment.
Thinking of this, he gave up resisting and let the yamen runners put shackles and chains on him.
As he was being taken away, Zu'an came to his side with a smile: "I never expected this. Just an hour ago you wanted to put me in shackles, but now you're the one who's a prisoner. This world is truly amazing."
"You bastard, don't be so smug. You were just lucky today, but you can't be this lucky every time. If you lose even once, you'll wish you were dead," Mei Chaofeng said through gritted teeth.
With Young Master Shi around, he can come up with all sorts of ways to deal with Zuan. Even if he fails, he can just try a different method. Zuan can win 99 times, but if he loses just once, he will lose his life.
Mei Chaofeng's anger level increased by 998!
"It's a pity you probably won't live to see that day." Zu An smiled. The assassination of an official, along with several other murders and the sordid things Silver Hook Gambling House had done over the years, were enough to get him killed several times over.
"You bastard surnamed Zu, even if I die, I'll drag you down with me!" Even after Mei Chaofeng was taken away, his roar could still be heard from afar.
"They like to talk big even though they can't do it." Zuan shook his head, looking disdainful.
Just as he was about to say a few sarcastic remarks to Shi Kun and squeeze out some more anger points, he realized that they had disappeared without him noticing, clearly their plan had failed and they were unwilling to stay here any longer.
Xie Yi then arranged for Tan Zhangshi to be protected by the government, and then announced the adjournment of the court. The crowd gradually dispersed, but judging from their excitement, the events that happened here today would surely spread throughout the entire Bright Moon City in a few days.
As Sang Hong left, he looked at Chu Zhongtian and said, "Lord Mingyue, I'm starting to admire you."
Chu Zhongtian was taken aback: "What do you admire about me?"
Sang Hong glanced at Zu An: "I admire your discerning eye. You know, everyone looked down on him, but I didn't expect you to be able to go against the crowd and take him as your son-in-law. I am ashamed of myself."
It was a rare sight to see Sang Hong put in such a difficult position, and Chu Zhongtian felt a surge of satisfaction: "Your Excellency, you flatter me, hahaha~"
After exchanging pleasantries, the two parted ways.
On the way back to the Chu family home, Chu Chuyan couldn't help but ask, "How did you know that Madam Tan would help you?"
Zu An smiled slightly: "Actually, I ran into Tan Wei when I left the city. I learned from him that Tan Wei had a sum of money hidden in the wall of the old house. At that time, I was relatively poor. Since he was already dead, I secretly went to look for that silver. Who knew that I would run into Tan Zhangshi sneaking around the old house to pay respects to her deceased husband."
"At that time, I thought that the rumors that Tan Zhangshi was willing to be Mei Chaofeng's lover were probably wrong. A woman still came to pay respects to her deceased husband, which obviously showed that she had deep feelings for him. In addition, her sneaky manner was probably to avoid the eyes and ears of the Plum Blossom Gang. Combining various factors, I roughly guessed her plan, which is why I asked you to go find her before."
"Only your extraordinary status as the daughter of a duke could make her decide to take this gamble."
Chu Chuyan couldn't help but sigh, "She is truly an extraordinary woman. In order to avenge her husband, she did not hesitate to endure humiliation and live a life of hardship, and in the end, she got what she wanted."
"She is indeed an extraordinary woman!" Zu'an also felt admiration. "By the way, if something happens to me, would you also do anything to avenge me?"
Chu Chuyan rolled her eyes: "Good people don't live long, but evil people live for a thousand years. I don't think you'll get into trouble so easily."
"Haha, I never expected you to think I'm so amazing." Zuan laughed heartily.
Chu Chuyan wondered if this was a compliment: "By the way, you just said you went to find Tan Wei's money. That couple is already pitiful enough. You wouldn't even take this little bit of money for yourself, would you?"
“Of course not,” Zuan said. “I gave her the money back then, otherwise how could I be sure she would help this time?”
"You're not completely wicked after all." Chu Chuyan's lips curled up slightly, clearly satisfied with his actions.
Zu'an then realized a new problem: if Mei Chaofeng was finished, the Plum Blossom Gang would probably be purged, right? Wouldn't that mean his 7.5 million tael IOU would be wasted?
Fortunately, it was donated to Mingyue Academy early on; let the beautiful headmistress worry about the rest.
In the dead of night, in the county jail, Mei Chaofeng was meditating and cultivating when suddenly a thought struck her, and she opened her eyes.
Several dull thuds sounded, clearly the sounds of patrolling guards being shot down.
Soon a figure arrived in front of the cell, took out the key that had just been seized, and opened the specially made lock on the cell.
“Mr. Shi!” Despite the masked man’s face, Mei Chaofeng still recognized him.
Shi Lezhi said in a deep voice, "Young Master sent me to rescue you."
Mei Chaofeng frowned: "Just escape like this? Wouldn't that confirm my guilt?"
Shi Lezhi snorted: "Do you still have any illusions that you can clear your name? Who told you that you can't control the two ounces of flesh between your legs?"
"That bitch, I must kill her!" Mei Chaofeng's face instantly turned ferocious as she mentioned this.
"The Tan Zhang family is protected by the City Lord's Mansion, so don't even think about it," Shi Lezhi said calmly. "The reason why the young master sent me to save you this time is to give you one last chance. As long as you can kill Zu An, the young master can arrange for you to continue living a carefree life in other cities. Otherwise, hmph, you know what happens to worthless people."
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