flstandardbreds Chapter 187 Fishing Law Enforcement
Chapter 187 Fishing Law Enforcement
Upon hearing this, Tuoba Yanran sneered and retorted, "Hmph! Do you think I would easily believe your sweet words? Don't try to fool me like you would any ignorant girl."
"Your invitation to this princess is probably not as simple as it seems! What important matter do you have to discuss, Lord Zheng? Please speak freely."
Seeing this, Zheng Luoqi no longer concealed anything and said calmly, "Since the princess has already noticed, then this humble official will no longer hide it. Surely the princess has an extraordinary purpose in coming to Great Xia this time?"
"If the princess is willing to cooperate with me, perhaps both of us can benefit greatly..."
Tuoba Yanran suddenly found it interesting...
The two chatted on the boat all morning, and in the late afternoon, Zheng Luoqi sent someone to take Tuoba Yanran back.
Zheng Luoqi watched Tuoba Yanran's departing figure. After Tuoba Yanran left, Boyu asked curiously from the side, "My lord, are you really going to cooperate with the Northern Rong people?"
Zheng Luoqi's lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile, and she replied, "Of course not. She has doubts about me, but how could I trust her? It's just an act, just going through the motions!" With that, Zheng Luoqi gently closed the folding fan in her hand and stepped towards the shore.
"Let's go! I bet some fish are about to bite!" Zheng Luoqi said calmly, leisurely waving her fan as she strolled through the bustling street.
Soon after, news of Zheng Luoqi and Tuoba Yanran's private trip together reached Ye Churan's ears.
Upon hearing this news, Ye Churan, who was handling her affairs, suddenly raised her eyes, which had been lowered, and a look of astonishment flashed in them: "Is this true?"
"Absolutely true, I dare not utter a single falsehood, I truly saw it with my own eyes!" the subordinate in charge of reporting replied respectfully, his tone firm.
"Ha! Zheng Luoqi actually conspired with the Beirong people? What is he planning to do? Sell out the country? Or rebel? Could there be some hidden story behind this?" No matter how Ye Churan thought about it, something felt off.
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On the street, Zheng Luoqi strolled around aimlessly. Since the deaths of Fan Huai'an, Prince Gong, and Grand Commandant Wen, the number of assassination attempts in the capital had visibly decreased.
However, there are always some tails that can't be shaken off. Boyu noticed them, and Zheng Luoqi naturally noticed them as well.
"My lord, should we..." Bo Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, a cold glint flashing in them, and made a throat-slitting gesture.
Zheng Luoqi nodded expressionlessly.
Upon receiving the order, Boyu quickly glanced around and gave a coded hand signal to the guards hidden in the shadows, who understood immediately.
The informants following Zheng Luoqi were completely unaware of what was happening. Seeing Zheng Luoqi walk forward, they even tried to follow her.
The next moment, a pair of hands suddenly reached out from behind them and covered their mouths, giving them no chance to cry for help.
A flash of cold light appeared, and the blade instantly sliced across their necks, causing blood to gush out.
Zheng Luoqi walked on nonchalantly, then casually found an inn, booked a private room, and sat down by the window.
After finishing his business, Boyu immediately returned to report: "Sir, everything has been resolved!"
"Hmm, well done!" Zheng Luoqi gently waved the folding fan in her hand, her gaze leisurely drifting to the beautiful scenery outside the window, a slight smile playing on her lips.
Just then, a commotion came from outside.
Zheng Luoqi looked in the direction of the sound and saw a large group of people gathered outside, whispering and talking amongst themselves, pointing at a couple in the middle.
Beside the two men, a young girl was being held tightly; judging from her appearance, she was undoubtedly the couple's daughter.
"I'm going to beat you to death today, you slut! How dare you seduce your brother-in-law like that? How can you face your sister?" The man roared furiously, wielding a thick rattan cane and lashing it mercilessly at the girl.
Each lash left a bloody welt, a horrifying sight.
The girl was terrified and had no idea how to deal with such a beating. She could only look helplessly at her mother and plead urgently, "No, I really didn't, Mother, don't you even believe your own daughter?"
"If you hadn't seduced her, how could your brother-in-law have done such a shameful thing? You've disgraced our whole family!" The man remained unmoved, continuing to hurl insults and curse the girl before him.
"I didn't. It was clearly my brother-in-law who forced me. Mother, didn't you see it? Why don't you say a word of justice for me now?" The girl was in tears, full of grievance and despair, trying to awaken her mother's conscience.
"And it was clearly my brother-in-law who forced me, and when he couldn't, he turned around and slandered me. I did nothing wrong, so why don't any of you believe me?" the girl accused.
"You're still trying to argue!" The man then tried to continue hitting him.
Suddenly, a hand grabbed the man's wrist, and the man couldn't help but look up.
What came into view was a young student who was holding his hand firmly. This man was none other than Pei Wenzhao.
"Who are you? How dare you meddle in my business! Let me tell you, no one can stop me from disciplining my daughter! Get out of my way!" the man roared furiously, trying to break free from Pei Wenzhao's grasp, but to his surprise, he found that he could not shake him off no matter what he did.
At this moment, Pei Wenzhao replied coldly, his face ashen, "Why are you so certain that it was your daughter who seduced her brother-in-law?"
"I clearly heard your daughter mention that her mother was also present and witnessed the whole incident. So, on what basis do you assert that the fault lies entirely with your daughter?"
"Hmph, is there even a need to ask? It's because her brother-in-law said it himself! He's always treated our family very well, so why would he lie to us?" the man said confidently.
"Besides, young master, you don't know this, but she's been a restless person since she was a child. People often come to her door to complain, accusing her of seducing other men! Isn't that enough to prove the point? If this isn't her fault, whose is it?" the man argued righteously.