Chapter 93
The matter of Huzhou has been settled with the help of the five mice from Trap Island, and Bao Gong's side is now free from worries.
The five mice would not appear in a dignified manner, they each disguised themselves and entered the city, nor did they meet at the government office.
So when the sheepskin book was deliberately exposed by Bao Zheng, when the Wen family invited everyone from Kaifeng Prefecture to drink and dine at the Wen Mansion, the inside and outside of Huzhou Prefecture were also arranged by Nan Xiaolong, Zhang Shouwang and the Five Rats.
When Madam Wen saw Zhan Zhao's future, she naturally asked a few questions, because they originally had the intention of luring the tiger away from the mountain, and Zhan Zhao was their biggest hidden danger.
"Because of the public affairs, I had to go out and haven't returned yet, so I couldn't attend the banquet. Please forgive me, old madam."
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter."
During the banquet, Tianyuan Wen Yixiu suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and took advantage of his weak body to retire first.
The people of Kaifeng Prefecture tacitly understood each other and continued to pretend to be friendly with the Wen family.
Wen Yi changed into night-traveling clothes and rushed straight to the government office of Huzhou Prefecture.
This time, of course, he became a meat bun for hitting dogs and never came back.
Wen Li originally wanted to keep Bao Zheng as a hostage, but the old lady thought it was not suitable to tear her face with Bao Zheng at this time and did not allow it. She tacitly allowed her fourth son Wen Xin to stop her third son.
The next day, Bao Zheng held a trial in court to question Wen Yi.
The old lady naturally also heard the news and came in a hurry, and wanted to take the opportunity to put on her second son the yellow dragon jacket that was brought in the package.
With Lu Xiaofeng's existence being like a bug, Bao Gong naturally wouldn't give her the opportunity to take out that imperial gift, the yellow dragon robe.
"Madam Wen, this is a public hall. I understand that you are concerned about your son, but Young Master Wen is now a suspect. The winter clothing you brought for him might be too valuable."
However, this official will specially take care of Master Wen's body and naturally won't let the old lady worry.
"Gongsun sir, bring a large cloak from our mansion and put it on Wen Er Gongzi."
"Yes, sir."
Before long, Gong Sun Ce was severely punished by Bao Zheng for his failure to properly safeguard important evidence and was given twenty lashes and a two-month salary deduction. The plan they had previously set in motion began to take effect.
Gongsun Ce, after drinking, spoke and acted abnormally to gain the trust of Huang Wenbing, the county magistrate of Huzhou, making him believe that Gongsun Ce had a great grudge against Bao Zheng and had already turned against him. Later, he introduced him to the Wen family.
With Gongsun Ce's eloquence, combined with Bao Zheng's consistent principle of being impartial and upright, and adding that Wen Yi, the most intelligent and resourceful member of the Wen family, was still detained in the prison, it became much easier to gain the trust of the Wen family.
Gongsun Ce finally gained the trust of Madame Wen Lao and obtained a copy of the sheepskin book, personally transcribed by Wen Siquan, to replace the real one inside the Huzhou Prefecture government office.
In fact, the real sheepskin book was already blurred and difficult to identify due to Zhao Ning's poor management after Lin Yun's death. Therefore, Bao Zheng and others had to try their best to get the content of the sheepskin book from Wenjia. After learning the truth, Wenjia would inevitably be so angry that he would suffer internal injuries.
As soon as Bao Zheng got the sheepskin copy, he finally understood why the Wen family was willing to create such a cruel case of "Nine Corpses and Ten Lives" and "Burning Lianyun Temple". For the sake of their ancestors' reputation, the Wen family's actions could be understood.
Just for an old sheepskin book that is no longer distinguishable between true and false, such a rash act was also blamed by Bao Zheng.
Because of the case, Gong Sun Ce immediately made a gesture of leaving to calm down Wen's family.
In fact, he took Bao Zheng's hand order and went to the Five Rats of Trap Island to eliminate the Wen family party members who were based in Taihu Lake as bandits.
"Mr. Bao and Mr. Gong's series of calculations are incredibly brilliant." Little Phoenix Maiden gave a big thumbs up to this.
Bao Zheng said: "This time thanks to Miss's help, our government is very grateful."
"Hey, don't say that, adults! I didn't actually do anything, and paying for food and lodging doesn't count!"
"The five heroes of Trap Island came to Huzhou because of this young lady." Bao Zheng couldn't help but smile, this young lady did a good deed yet didn't want to take credit for it, really...
"They've been cooped up on the isolated island for so long, they must be fed up with it too. It's only human to want to get out and stretch their legs."
Zhan Zhao shook his head on one side, and Shi Jinlong came out to move around. The enthusiasm of the five mice was a bit too unusual. If Bai Yutang were here, he would have to reason with this sworn sister for a while.
The crux of the Lian Yunzhai case is now clear, and it's time to deal with Huang Wenbing, the county magistrate of Huzhou who secretly colluded with the Wen family.
Bao Zheng took out the evidence of Huang Bingwen's dereliction of duty and corruption that he had investigated earlier, removed his official hat, and threw him into prison.
Huang Wenbing was arrested one morning, and naturally, his family had to abandon him. Silencing him would be the best solution.
This led to Huang Wenbing, who was afraid of death, quickly becoming a key witness against Bao Zheng.
Without the strategic planning of Wen Er Gongzi and Wen Yi, the Wen family's actions have become completely lawless, already in a state of utter chaos and full of loopholes.
This time's Lianyun Temple massacre case ultimately proved one sentence - If you don't seek death, you won't die!
If Lianyunzhai's boss Zhao Yishan had done his own business honestly and not thought of taking advantage of the Wen family by extortion, the tragic case of extermination would not have occurred.
But if Wen Jia could have resolved the issue through normal channels after being blackmailed by Zhao Yishan, things would not have ended up like this.
Victim's act.
The perpetrator also did it.
The victim killed himself.
The perpetrator is also about to take his own life.
Lu Xiaofeng had no interest in the subsequent development of the Wen family's affairs, and he also fully believed that it was not difficult for an idol like him to handle the remaining matters.
So, Little Phoenix Maiden wandered around without any psychological burden.
At the time when the Wen family was in a precarious situation and their future was uncertain, Lu Xiaofeng saw Wen Xin with Shi Fengying, he thought that this fourth son of the Wen family was really not likeable!
People like Wen Xin are those who take emotions as their entire life, and once they lose emotions, they will be in so much pain that they want to kill themselves. The mental endurance of such people is sometimes not even comparable to that of a young girl.
Love is great, but can't people just ignore other things in real life for the sake of that great love? After all, love is only a part of life, not the whole thing.
So, Little Phoenix couldn't help but feel that it was very strange. What on earth made that stupid cat worry that she would take a liking to someone like Wen Xin? Her eyesight must be really bad for such a result to appear!
Silly cat, no explanation!
"Lu's daughter."
Little Phoenix didn't want to bother with Wen Xin, but couldn't ignore him either, so she just nodded slightly.
"Where is the girl going?"
Xiaohe tactfully took over the conversation, saying: "Our young lady is just taking a stroll." This Wen Gongzi was really strange, with beauty by his side, yet he still wanted to pay attention to the young lady. Didn't he feel that this made him look like a person of poor character?
Shi Fengying said: "In recent days, a new play has been performed in the garden. When will you have time to go and listen, young lady?"
Lu Xiaofeng said: "Good, I will go when I have time." Xiaohe also liked this point.
Xiaohe's face lit up with joy, she loved listening to plays the most.
Wen Xindao said: "So you like listening to opera? I also love it."
Lu Xiaofeng and his servant thought in unison: Could it be that you don't like that opera singer, Shi Niang?
Little Phoenix Maiden said with a smile: "It's obvious." You've gotten too into character.
Xiaohe secretly smiled in his heart.
"The young lady has come to Huzhou as a guest, and it is only right that we should extend the courtesy due to a host..."
"No need, now both Bao Daren and Zhan Huwei are considered people of Huzhou, with them here, the master's courtesy is sufficient, I dare not trouble Wen Si Gongzi." No matter what relationship my adoptive father has with you, this young lady does not want to have any dealings with people like you.
Relying on the prestige of their ancestors, they do whatever they want, disregard the law, treat the people like grass and dogs, dominate one side, and harm four neighbors. They are simply the worst of the worst.
Even if you, this young master, didn't follow your brother in his evil ways, by isolating yourself and indulging in your own little world while ignoring the people's livelihoods, is also unforgivable!
Wen Xiang's expression was somewhat hurt, "Miss Lu, I just wanted to slightly fulfill the host's courtesy, if Miss misunderstood me because of her brother's affairs..."
"Wen Gongzi is worrying too much, I don't have any misunderstanding towards you, nor will I. We, the master and servant, won't disturb the two of you anymore, let's take our leave first." Little Phoenix cut off his words decisively.
It's really hard to get along with someone who doesn't share similar views!
Lu Xiaofeng and Xiaohe met a man named Wen Li after walking through two streets.
As soon as he saw his opponent's menacing stance, Lu Xiaofeng's heart skipped a beat.
Xiaohe wanted to put Miss in front of herself, but still ended up being blocked by Miss and went to her front.
"Wen San Gongzi, what brings you to block the road in the middle of the street?" Lu Xiao Feng's face remained expressionless, no matter what he was thinking.
"So it was you who made my fourth brother restless."
Lu Xiaofeng frowned, "Lord Wen San, please be careful with your words."
Wen Li swung the gun in his hand, let out a cold hum, and shot out a slightly cruel gaze from his single eye. "Catch you and take you back, Fourth Brother's heart can be at ease, and that black kid will also be afraid to make a move."
"How dare you."
"Your tricks won't scare me."
"Likewise, your fierce and menacing appearance can't intimidate me either."
Wen Li was stunned by her words, he had never expected this girl to say such a thing. But he quickly regained his composure and ordered his men: "Take her back to the Wen Manor."
The Wen family's servants came up and wanted to capture Lu Xiaofeng and his servant.
Just as their hands were about to touch theirs, a flash of knife light chopped down from above.
"You are so unscrupulous under broad daylight, I really can't bear it anymore."
"Ouyang Daxia." Lu Xiaofeng was truly surprised.
"Miss, you're safe and sound."
"Ouyang is also a great hero."
Wen Li's expression had changed greatly at this moment, "Northern Knight Ou Yang Chun!" Those emerald eyes and the Seven Treasures Sword were the best proof of Northern Knight Ou Yang Chun's identity. He never thought that this girl not only knew Southern Knight but also had a relationship with Northern Knight.
What he didn't know was that this girl also had a deep connection with Wu Zhiyi (Five Rats).
Ouyang Chun smiled generously, "That's right."
"Does Ou Yang Da Xia want to intervene in this muddy water?"
Ouyang Chundao said, "Her matter has been settled." You dare to lay a hand on her, you really have the guts. This girl's background will come out now and scare you all to death.
"Thank you, Ouyang."
"No need to be polite, let alone the friendship between you and Brother Zhang, even if it's just with Sister, our friendship is not bad either." Ouyang Chun paused slightly, "Why didn't Brother Zhang come out with Sister?"
"He wants to protect Bao Daren."
Ouyang Chun nodded to show that he understood, then turned his head to Wen Li and said: "Either you leave or we'll see who's the real deal."
Wen Li took a last look at Lu Xiao Feng who was being shielded by Ouyang Chun behind him and turned away in hatred.
Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but hum a tune in his heart.
"Where is the girl going? I'll accompany you."
"Isn't this going to delay Ouyang's big business?"
"In this Huzhou area, a girl still needs to be careful."
Lu Xiaofeng didn't stand on ceremony with Beixia either, and thanked him hastily, "Then I'll have to trouble Ouyang Daxia."
"It doesn't matter."
"How could Ou Yang Da Xia have come to Huzhou?" Little Phoenix Maiden still showed great curiosity.
Ou Yang Chun Dao said: "I received news that Wu Xiong is rushing to Huzhou, and also knew about the demotion of Lord Bao to Huzhou, so I came over to take a look along the way."
Lu Xiaofeng suddenly understood that the Wen brothers, notorious as the "Four Dragons of Huzhou", had long been infamous far and wide, but most people chose to avoid them because they didn't have much conflicting interests.
This is also the normal practice of a normal person, nothing to comment on.
"Is it my elder brother and his friends who asked Ouyang Da Xia to come?"
Ouyang Chun smiled and said: "Brother Lu Da Xia and his brothers are all men of great righteousness, if there's something going on, I'll naturally come to lend a hand."
"Thank you."
"After all, this is also for the people of Huzhou, so it's even more inevitable."
"Ouyang's great heroism is truly admirable." Lu Xiaofeng expressed his heartfelt admiration, this is the true spirit of a heroic and chivalrous Jianghu.
"Others can't compare to Nan Xiang, he is the true hero of chivalry." He was a knight-errant only for his own pleasure and revenge, but Nan Xiang did it for the sake of protecting the people and upholding justice, even if it meant sacrificing his own life.
"Everyone has their own choices, but Ou Yang Da Xiao is still a great hero who commands respect."
Ouyang Chun couldn't help but laugh, "You're right, this is just a personal choice."
The three of them chatted as they walked and before they knew it, they had arrived at the study where Lu Xiaofeng's servant was originally supposed to meet him.
"Are you buying books, miss?"
Yes.
Ouyang Chun was not interested in books and said: "I'll wait for you outside."
"Good."
Xiaohe followed the young lady into the study, watching as she searched through a row of bookshelves for her favorite books. She said softly, "Fortunately, Ouyang Xiake appeared in time today."
Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion in his heart, yes, otherwise she might have to go to the Wen Mansion and meet with Old Lady Wen.
It's not a big deal, it's just that I've been hijacked by people who think they can come and go as they please, and I'm left with internal injuries.