Iwaga Prefecture is a remote region, geographically isolated, seemingly a corner forgotten by the world.
In just over six months, they actually built a manor on this vast and desolate land, turning it into a base for their arms smuggling business. This must have required the mobilization of a large amount of manpower and material resources.
Most of these manpower and resources must have come from Yanhe County. And the construction process must have been accompanied by tremendous activity.
Surprisingly, the magistrate of Yanhe County seemed to turn a deaf ear and a blind eye to this, and his indifference was astonishing.
This inevitably raises suspicions that this official, who should have been advocating for the people, may have also been involved and become an accomplice in this evil.
Faced with this situation, Rong Ning felt even more disheartened.
She knew that the officialdom of the Southern Dynasty was already corrupt and decadent, but she never expected it to have reached such a level of apathy and indifference.
They completely disregard the lives of ordinary people. How desperate must the people of Yanhe County be under the rule of such officials!
Rong Ning couldn't help but recall what she had seen and heard among the common people.
Those who cannot access medical care because of poverty, those children who are emaciated from hunger, those families who are suffering terribly from exorbitant taxes...
What chilled her to the bone was that those officials who were supposed to work for the people's well-being became greedy and shameless in the face of power and profit.
They turned a blind eye to the suffering of the people and to social injustice, only thinking about how to use their power to seek personal gain.
Thinking of this, Rong Ning's mood grew heavier. Magistrate Yanhe County had to be dealt with.
He deserves to die.
Rong Ning had made up her mind and instructed General Yang to guard the manor closely to ensure its safety.
After everything was arranged, she personally led a small squad of elite soldiers and her trusted confidants to Yanhe County at full speed.
She knew it was time to resolve the issue completely; these criminals had to be wiped out.
To ensure the success of this operation, Rong Ning was extremely cautious throughout the journey.
She was well aware of the importance of this mission. If she was not careful, not only would these evil forces go unpunished, but it could also endanger herself and those around her.
Therefore, she did not choose to act in a high-profile manner, but instead kept a low profile and tried not to attract anyone's attention.
Just as the steward mentioned earlier, the prefect of Kangye City still believed that Rong Ning was still inside the city and had not left.
This made Rong Ning glad she was cautious, because only in this way could she better protect herself and complete her mission.
Meanwhile, in Yanhe County, those wicked men were unaware that a storm was about to break.
They remained engrossed in their desire for power and wealth, completely unaware of the impending danger.
After locating the estate and commencing operations, Rong Ning immediately ordered General Yang to place everyone on the estate under strict control upon the arrival of reinforcements.
The innocent civilians imprisoned here have been properly resettled next to the estate, but they are not allowed to go home or wander around for the time being. Contact with the outside world is strictly prohibited to prevent any leaks of information.
This was done so that the county magistrate would not find out.
Once everything was ready, Rong Ning and his team moved silently toward Yanhe County like ghosts.
The climate in the north is cool, and the morning wind is a bit biting, scraping across the cheeks like a knife and causing a slight pain.
But this did not affect Rong Ning and the others' determination and morale.
Rong Ning led a large group of people and stormed into Yanhe County.
Their steps were perfectly synchronized, and the vast crowd stopped in front of the county government office, like a torrent of steel, which was truly awe-inspiring.
"Surround this place completely, and don't let a single fly out!"
Rong Ning's voice was deep, yet it contained an undeniable authority.
His order spread throughout the entire team, and everyone immediately sprang into action, surrounding the county government office completely.
The backyard of the county government office was the residence of the county magistrate.
At this moment, the magistrate was completely absorbed in the gentle service of his beautiful concubine, unaware of the impending storm. He lay comfortably on his couch, enjoying this tranquility.
Rong Ning led a few people through the courtyard, and the further they went in, the more they saw and heard, the uglier Rong Ning's expression became.
His mansion was spacious and bright, and the items on display alone were countless rare treasures.
To be honest, even the princess's residence in Nanyang City didn't have this many treasures.
Yanhe County is located in a remote area with a sparse population and is poor and impoverished, but it is unbelievable that a small county magistrate's mansion can be so luxurious.
The extravagance here stands in stark contrast to the suffering of the people in the village.
However, this false extravagance is about to be shattered.
Rong Ning commanded her elite soldiers to storm into the mansion.
She went forward herself and kicked the door open. A servant, hearing the noise, quickly poked his head out to see what was going on.
Just as he was about to ask a question, he was subdued by soldiers who suddenly rushed out from behind Rong Ning.
The magistrate also heard the commotion and came out cursing as he dressed, "Who dares to run wild on my turf!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw the soldiers in armor, and Rong Ning at the very front.
When Rong Ning discovered that vast wasteland in Yanhe County, she had dealt with this county magistrate.
They had seen them before.
The magistrate's legs went weak, and he knelt down, saying, "Your humble servant greets Your Highness the Princess!"
Rong Ning stepped into the main hall, her gaze sharp. "Your Excellency, do you know why things are like this today?"
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