The servant replied, "I truly know nothing about this matter!"
"Oh, what's the background of that fortune teller?"
"She was brought by the Prefect, huh? We really don't know her background..."
"How was your conduct as an official when you served as prefect? And what was your name, Prefect?"
"Well... Lord Jiang, please keep what I'm about to tell you to yourself. Don't go around saying it. We should avoid offending people if we can."
"Don't worry about that! Once the door's closed, we're all brothers!"
The servant smacked his lips and said, "Lord Sima is known for his harshness, cruelty, and lack of compassion. When he was the prefect, even a commoner who littered would have their hand chopped off!"
"Oh, oh..." Jiang Ming nodded thoughtfully.
The servant continued, "Our Yan ruler is a member of the imperial clan of the Great Qian Emperor, and the current prefect is also a member of the imperial clan, so naturally he is surnamed Ji and named Ji Bochang!"
"Ji Bolang...?"
"Ahem! Your accent is a bit heavy, sir!"
"It's alright, it's alright, please continue..."
......
Jiang Ming chatted with the servant until the hour of Chou (1-3 AM) before sending him back and rewarding him with two taels of silver!
At this moment, the villagers are still busy skinning the wolves, cutting off their meat, and extracting their gallbladders.
Now I can have a delicious meal tomorrow.
Jiang Ming hadn't slept for two days and two nights, and after going through a life-or-death battle, he was so exhausted that he simply leaned against the headboard and fell asleep...
The next morning, Jiang Ming was still asleep when his door was kicked open!
Several soldiers rushed in, their shackles and handcuffs undone, and held swords to Jiang Ming's neck.
Startled, Chen Damei screamed "Ah!" from under the covers and quickly covered her chest with the blanket!
"Chenjia Village Chief Jiang Ming has murdered the mountain god, causing a wolf plague. His crimes are heinous! Lord Sima has ordered his arrest! Come with us!"
Before Jiang Ming could speak, a heavy wooden cangue was fastened around his neck.
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