HLnovel Chapter 272 It’s a foregone conclusion
Chapter 272 It’s a foregone conclusion
I never expected that on such a calm day as today, I would meet officials from the imperial court in such an unexpected situation.
The trick of fate made him feel a chill running from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
Fortunately, I remained calm and did not attack them on impulse. Otherwise, even if I had a hundred heads, I would not be able to protect myself under the iron law of the court.
Ren Fei turned his gaze to Yuan Shang beside him, his eyes full of questioning and anxiety.
Although he tried to keep his voice steady, the tension and anxiety in it were difficult to conceal.
"City Lord, what should we do now?"
This sentence is not only asked to Yuan Shang, but also to himself, asking about the injustice and helplessness of this world.
Faced with such a situation, Yuan Gaoxuan dared not even think of disobeying. Even though Yuan Shang was not his nephew but someone closer to him than his own flesh and blood, at this critical moment of life and death, he could only choose to obey the orders of the female general.
"Didn't you hear what the female general said? Send them all, including your men, to jail."
As soon as he said this, Yuan Gaoxuan's heart bleeds, but he knows that this is the only way out.
Ren Fei responded and moved swiftly and resolutely. He strode forward and grabbed Yuan Shang with such force that it seemed as if he wanted to turn all his resentment and anger into this one grab, and headed straight for the dark and damp prison.
Before Yuan Shang's men had time to react, they were subdued one by one by Ren Fei's men like fallen leaves swept away by autumn wind and dragged into prison.
These people who once ran rampant in the city are now in a daze, with disbelief on their faces. Before they have fully understood what has happened, they have been imprisoned. Freedom is like a bubble in a dream, ready to burst at any moment.
Yuan Shang's face had lost its former arrogance, and was now pale, like a dead leaf hit by frost.
Hearing his men yelling and screaming in the cell, anger burned in his chest, and he almost roared, "Shut up, everyone!"
This roar was like a thunderbolt, and the men suddenly quieted down. They looked at each other, their hearts in turmoil, filled with fear of the uncertainty of the future, and they were puzzled as to why the city lord wanted to abandon them.
On the other side, Xiao Zhixue and Fan Yanmu had left the City Lord's Mansion, mounted their horses, and rode like the wind, heading straight for Shengyuan Mansion.
Halfway through the journey, Xiao Zhixue suddenly felt hungry, so she suggested finding a restaurant to stop for a while, replenish her energy and then continue on the journey.
The two of them agreed, so they stopped in front of a restaurant that looked quite busy, walked into the restaurant, ordered a few delicious side dishes, and prepared to eat while taking a rest.
While waiting for the food to be served, the conversation at the next table inadvertently drifted into their ears and caught their attention.
"Elder Huang, why did Elder Jin come to Nanchong City alone? Could it be that he was like us, and had to hide here because Fan Yanmu hurt our brothers in the branch hall?"
This topic was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.
Elder Huang took a sip of wine, his expression solemn, and said in a deep voice: "Jin Chengfeng never does things according to common sense. No one knows why he came to Nanchong City. But I heard that Jin Chengfeng may be responsible for the misfortune of the chief hall master."
When these words were spoken, the subordinates at the same table were all dumbfounded and shocked.
One of the young men was even more incredulous and blurted out: "Elder Huang, is what you said true? Is the death of the chief hall master really related to Jin Chengfeng?"
Elder Huang frowned slightly when he heard this, a trace of dissatisfaction flashed in his eyes, and he glared at the man fiercely, "You don't believe my words?"
The scolded young man immediately shut up and dared not say another word.
Elder Huang snorted coldly, and had something in mind: "The death of the hall master cannot be let go like this.
After we go back, I will first stabilize Jin Chengfeng, and you guys can contact other people and act accordingly."
Once the words were spoken, it seemed like a foregone conclusion.
As the food was served one after another, everyone stopped talking about this sensitive topic and began to concentrate on enjoying the food.
Xiao Zhixue and Fan Yanmu exchanged glances, tacitly chose to remain silent, and decided to take action after finishing the meal.
After the meal, they did not leave immediately, but waited patiently until the group of people from Xun Yu Tang paid the bill and left, and then followed them from a distance.
As the night deepened, several people from the Xunyu Hall branch rode on horses and soon arrived at their temporary residence in Nanchong City.
Xiao Zhixue and Fan Yanmu kept a cautious distance. They dismounted their horses and walked into an old, slightly dilapidated house.
Seeing this, the two men quietly dismounted, properly settled their mounts, and approached cautiously.
The door of the old house was tightly closed, looking somewhat mysterious.
Fan Yanmu put his arm around Xiao Zhixue's waist, and the two of them used their lightness skills to easily jump onto the top of the wall like dancing on water.
Elder Huang flashed into the house and never appeared again, while the other people dispersed, seemingly carrying out some mission.
The yard was quiet, with no signs of patrolling. Apparently they thought they were safe in this remote Nanchong City and didn't have to worry about being discovered.
Fan Yanmu seized the opportunity and took Xiao Zhixue with him, using his lightness skills to quietly and silently leap into the courtyard.
The two of them crouched down and approached the eaves quietly. They gently pushed aside a corner of the window paper with their fingertips and peeked into the house through the tiny gap.
Inside the room, Jin Chengfeng sat calmly, while Elder Huang sat upright at the desk. The atmosphere between the two was solemn and subtle.
Finally, Elder Huang broke the silence: "Elder Jin, how did you know this place? Why didn't your men accompany you?"
There is both temptation and caution in the words.
Jin Chengfeng smiled calmly, took a sip of tea leisurely, and said leisurely: "I heard that you were staying at City Lord Yan's place, so I came here naturally."
There was a hint of teasing in his words, and he glanced at Elder Huang, "Could it be that I came here uninvited and made Elder Huang unhappy?"
There was a hint of provocation in his words.
Elder Huang sneered, but could not hide the disdain in his eyes: "You are responsible for the death of the chief hall master, so how can I welcome you?"
If Jin Chengfeng's sudden appearance had not disrupted his plans, he would never have allowed this thorn in his side to gain a foothold here.
In fact, Elder Huang went out this time to secretly plan a plan to get rid of Jin Chengfeng.
Jin Chengfeng still smiled, but his tone became more relaxed: "I'm afraid Elder Huang has misunderstood. The death of the hall master was clearly caused by Fan Yanmu. It has nothing to do with me."
As soon as these words were spoken, Elder Huang was about to refute, but he found that Jin Chengfeng had slowly stood up and walked towards the door.
At this moment, Elder Huang suddenly grabbed the teacup and threw it towards Jin Chengfeng at lightning speed. This was obviously a warning, and it also showed his extreme distrust and resentment towards Jin Chengfeng.
However, Jin Chengfeng's figure flashed like a phantom, and the teacup hit the door with a "bang" and shattered, and the tea splashed everywhere like a torrential rain.