Chapter 87: Walking into a Trap
For the first time in history, people from the border town government surrounded General Shen’s residence.
The people in the city were all eating melons and watching the fun. There were more people watching than those in the government office.
On weekdays, the Shen Mansion only has dozens of guards. With Shen Yu and the border town garrison there, who would dare to come to the Shen Mansion to cause trouble?
So after the incident, no one in the Shen Mansion had recovered from the shock.
It was only when Agui led the guards to block the gate that the people from the yamen were kept outside.
The old housekeeper was so angry that his face turned blue. "How dare you! How dare you! You actually dare to come to the Shen Mansion and cause trouble."
Agui's brows were tightly knitted, if he hadn't learned from Wen Wan that the visitor was the Minister of Revenue.
He would have the same reaction as the housekeeper, thinking that no matter how courageous this group of people were, they would not dare to come to the Shen Mansion.
"Don't worry, Steward Li. I've already sent people to the border town garrison for help. As long as the border town garrison sends people over, the mansion will be safe."
Steward Li beat his chest and stamped his feet, "What a wicked Governor Wu! My general has always helped him, but now that the general is away, he turns his back on us. What a heartless wretch."
Agui: "Now is not the time to talk about this. Steward Li, you should send a few more people to guard the side door and the back door."
Butler Li nodded repeatedly, and then went down with the help of the servant to make arrangements.
*
The atmosphere at the main gate was tense, and the atmosphere in the rooms in the backyard was not relaxed either.
Chen Zhou hurried to tell Wen Wan the news that the Shen Mansion was surrounded.
"Sister Xiaowan, I'm a little worried. The border town garrison is outside the city, and it will take at least half an hour to go back and forth. There are many people in the government office, and there are several masters around Meng Jin. I'm afraid Brother Agui and the others can't hold on."
Wen Wan knew it without Chen Zhou saying anything.
Meng Jin is really a lunatic. He actually dares to break up with Shen Yu.
Could it be that she is really so important in his heart?
Although Wen Wan was also panicked, she did not lose her composure immediately.
She pondered for a moment and said softly, "Since we can't stop it, if they want to search, let them search."
Chen Zhou didn't understand, "Sister Xiaowan, what do you mean?"
Wen Wan sneered, "Literally."
To Shen Zhou's surprise, she took out a pigskin mask from her arms.
This was given to her by Chen Yu when they first went to the grassland. Later he asked her to keep it for emergencies, and now she really needs it.
Chen Zhou suddenly realized, "Yes, with this thing, even if they come in to investigate, they won't be able to find Sister Xiaowan."
Wen En nodded, "Yeah. As for you and Agui... you're already dead in the eyes of Meng Jin and the others. Smear some soot on your faces and go to the kitchen pretending to be servants. They might not recognize you."
After all, knowing that the border town defenders would be here soon, Meng Jin had to race against time.
Since his main purpose was to find her, he would definitely focus on searching the female members of the family.
Chen Zhou wasn't afraid. "That night they came to kill us and it was pitch black. They probably didn't even see us clearly. Even if we didn't smear the soot, they wouldn't remember our faces. Besides, even if they were recognized, the worst that could happen is that they'd just get a big scar on their heads."
"Oh, you're quite arrogant." Wen Wan raised her hand and pinched his cheek.
Chen Zhou smiled innocently, then frowned.
"It's just that, Sister Xiaowan, your eyes..."
Wen Wan smiled faintly, "My eyesight has recovered 50%, and it's daytime now. I am at most highly nearsighted, and I can barely see things clearly."
"Severe myopia?" Chen Zhou didn't understand.
Wen Wan waved her hand, "This is not important. Okay, go and inform Agui to prepare."
Chen Zhou agreed and ran out.
After he left, Wen Wan put on a pigskin mask and changed into the clothes of a maid in the mansion.
She thought about it and then went to find Butler Li to give him a few instructions.
*
In less than a cup of tea, the main door of the Shen Mansion was indeed knocked open.
The people who broke open the door were not from the yamen. They received instructions from the prefect Wu and thought it would be best not to offend either side. They just pretended to do it and did not really put in any effort.
But the people Meng Jin brought were all masters. After observing for a while, Governor Wu had already seen through it.
These young men following Meng Jin must be from the Imperial Palace.
Meng Jin was carrying the emperor's order, and the emperor had personally sent people to him. No wonder he dared to act so arrogantly.
Several young men worked together to break down the door, and the servants who were holding it were thrown to the ground.
A young man clamped a long sword around Butler Li's neck.
"Don't move, my master is just looking for someone. As long as you cooperate, my master promises not to hurt anyone in the Shen Mansion."
Steward Li is small in stature, but his aura is not weak at all.
"This is the general's residence, and you can search it whenever you want? You actually don't take the general seriously. When my general comes back, he will definitely make you suffer..."
Before Butler Li could finish his words, the young man exerted force with his hand, and the long sword approached, just enough to cut the skin on Butler Li's neck.
Drops of blood rolled down, and the young man said coldly, "Believe it or not, before your general returns, I will send you directly to the King of Hell."
Meng Jin said in a pretentious tone, "Alright, he's just an old housekeeper, why are you trying to scare him?"
He stepped forward again and bowed, appearing to be very humble. "This is a matter of great importance. The person we are looking for is involved in a major case. We have no choice but to do this. I hope the butler will help you."
“You asked us to look for it, and it is also to help General Shen prove his innocence and prove that General Shen is not harboring the wanted criminal, right?”
Now that things have come to this, it seems that if he is not allowed to go in to look for the criminal, the Shen Mansion is harboring a wanted criminal?
Meng Jin, who is favored by the Prime Minister and holds a high position at such a young age, is indeed not an easy person to deal with.
Butler Li seemed to struggle for a long time, but finally gritted his teeth and nodded.
"Thank you very much."
Meng Jin did his best to save face, and immediately ordered everyone to search for people in various places in the mansion, and did not forget to remind them:
"We can look for people, but we must not disturb the people in the mansion."
How could such a high-profile search not cause disturbance?
It's just a polite remark.
Meng Jin also took two followers and personally participated in the search.
He seemed to be walking towards the backyard casually, but his steps were calm, and after a few twists and turns he arrived at Shen Yu's study.
Butler Li followed behind him, feeling surprised but not showing it on his face.
Miss Xiaowan is really amazing. She was right. Meng Jin will come to the study first.
"My lord, stay!"
Steward Li walked around to Meng Jin and said, "The study is a very important place. The general never allows others to enter or leave at will."
Meng Jin sneered, "Oh...Butler, this puts me in a difficult position. If you don't open the door for us to take a look, how can we prove that there are no Tibetans inside?"
Butler Li: "But..."
Meng Jin raised his eyebrows. "Since the housekeeper is blocking us, it seems that the person we are looking for might be inside. In this case, I have to go in and take a look."
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