vrcanaries Chapter 83 He Guang is arrested
Chapter 83 He Guang is arrested
This is the residence of the Assistant Magistrate Chen.
As the second-in-command of the mansion, he naturally had defenses and a considerable number of servants.
However, Yunyi didn't plan to do anything today. Just like when she strolled around Longxi City this afternoon, she simply took a short break from patrolling with the guards and wandered around the entire Chen residence.
She has an excellent memory. Before traversing the Three Thousand Minor Worlds, she already possessed the ability to remember everything she saw. After being tempered in the Three Thousand Minor Worlds and with the continuous refinement of her body, her memory naturally became even better.
During the day, she already had a map of the entire Longxi City in her mind, and now she also needed to memorize the layout of the main houses.
As I was about to leave after exploring the area, I spotted a familiar figure.
It was Ah Kuan who was being helped out to use the outhouse.
Ah Kuan never dreamed he would see Yun Yi at Chen Tongzhi's residence, and his expression immediately became quite interesting.
"I don't remember breaking your legs," Yun Yi said calmly, looking at him. "Besides, I gave you the money so you could start a new life, but I never expected..."
Ah Kuan swallowed hard: "Miss, you'd better leave quickly. Miss Han lives in the Chen residence. She... I told her that you only look like the Miss Fang she thinks you are."
"Is it possible that I am the Fang Yunyi she thinks I am?" Yunyi laughed. "But that's not important. What I'm interested in is why you came back."
Ah Kuan lowered his eyes.
"Let me guess, you like Han Lian'er? So you're willing to be a fool, go crazy for her, and bang your head against a wall for her?"
Ah Kuan suddenly looked up, and his lips twitched noticeably.
“However, given Han Lian’er’s character, how blind must someone be to fall for her?” Yun Yi scoffed. “Unless she saved your life, but how could someone like that save someone else? So, I think my earlier guess is wrong. It must be that the Han family has done you a favor or… a grudge.”
Ah Kuan's eyes narrowed slightly, and his hands unconsciously clenched.
Yunyi smiled and said, "If she had done me a favor, she wouldn't have spoken up for me. So, it must be that you have a grudge. I heard the person who helped you in call you A-Kuan. I'm afraid that name is fake, right?"
Ah Kuan lowered his head and remained silent.
“If we really have a grudge, then we are kindred spirits. If you need anything, you can come to me.” Yunyi said, stepping forward and handing over a small bottle. “If you want to take revenge on the Han family, you can’t do it here in Longxi City. So, you need to return to the capital as soon as possible.”
Ah Kuan's eyes flickered, he clenched his fist, and then took the bottle.
Yunyi's smile widened: "Good luck." With that, she threw the grappling hook and rode the rope away from the room.
The moment she left, the door was pushed open: "Brother Kuan, it's time to take your medicine." It was Green Willow.
After leaving the Chen residence, Yunyi went to Guaizi Hutong in the north of the city. He Wei had told her before he left that if she came to find him, she could come here to find a man named Zhang Shou, who had helped her before, so she would definitely come here to seek refuge if she had just arrived.
Guaizi Hutong is very long and has many bends. There are more than a dozen households in total. Zhang Shou's house is located right at the bend of the hutong. Opposite the door is a hibiscus tree, and under the tree is a well.
Yunyi quickly stood at Zhang Shou's door. It was already late at night, and all was quiet except for the occasional chirping of crickets and frogs.
He jumped onto the roof, intending to see if He Wei and the others had stayed there, but unexpectedly found a faint light inside and people talking.
It was He Wei and Zhang Shou.
"Brother Zhang, it's been over a month. We've paid the money, when are you going to release him?"
“Ah Wei, it’s not that I’m not willing to help. You know I’m just a jailer, but this time the people arresting the soldiers are the Marquis of Zhenbei’s men. We can’t get involved.” Zhang Shou sighed.
"Is there no law?"
"The law here is only for the officials," Zhang Shou scoffed. "Brother, I'm sorry, I... I..."
“Brother Zhang,” He Wei interrupted him, “I was just anxious. A-Guang’s life or death is unknown. But you’ve done your part, so we can’t let you spend any more money.”
"Then what are you going to do next?"
"Let's wait for the boss to arrive."
"Ah Wei, you keep saying you've found a boss, but what does that boss do? Is he as powerful as you say?"
He Wei fell silent for a long time before taking a deep breath: "Actually, I don't know either, but they're still better than us."
"Alright then." Zhang Shou sighed, "It's getting late, you should all rest first. I'll ask someone to inquire again tomorrow." With that, he got up and left the room, then went to the room next door.
In the original room, He Wei covered his head with both hands, truly at a loss.
“Brother, how about I volunteer to join the army?” Ge Niu suddenly said. “Maybe I’ll find out where Fourth Brother was assigned then.”
"Don't talk nonsense, are you going to walk right into a trap?"
Ge Niu fell silent.
"It's all my fault. If I had stayed in Xicheng the day before yesterday, Ah Guang wouldn't have..."
"Third brother," He Wei interrupted Fang Liang, "no matter who gets arrested, we'll all be upset." He paused, then added, "Ah Guang is clever; he should be fine."
The others remained silent.
"Everyone should be careful when going out from now on. It's best to dress up as if you're weak. Also, we need to send someone back to tell the boss."
Several people nodded.
"No need to notify me, I'm here." At that moment, Yunyi climbed over the roof and went inside.
"Sister Yun?" He Wei stood up excitedly, then suddenly realized they were in Zhang Shou's house and quickly lowered his voice, "Why are you here?"
"I arrived at noon," Yunyi nodded. "Was He Guang arrested?"
“He and Lao San have been active in the West City. The day before yesterday, Lao San came to me to explain the situation, and as a result, the Marquis of Zhenbei’s men went there to arrest soldiers, and A Guang was arrested.” He Wei took a deep breath. “I had no choice but to come and ask Zhang Shou for help, but he ran around all day yesterday without finding any clues.”
“Sister Yun, the news we heard is that the Marquis of Zhenbei is preparing to go to war with Beiliang, but he is reluctant to abandon his elite troops, so he plans to capture some soldiers to use as targets…” Xu Zhuzi’s eyes were red. “A Guang has been captured, and his chances of survival are probably slim.”
Yun Yi frowned. This Marquis of Zhenbei really had no shame. However, with a powerful backer like Consort Chen and the Third Prince, he certainly had the right to be shameless.
In the eyes of these people, ordinary people are nothing but ants, and the lives of ants are not even worth discussing.
Although she hasn't reached the level of saving the world yet, no one who wants to harm her can do so. It seems she should go and meet this Lord Bai.