Linhai County has long been in danger and turmoil behind the scenes. Riots led by Yue Qiang occurred one after another.

Half a month later,

In a secret room, the fragrance of tea lingered. Gu Huaiyi was wearing a dark round-collared robe. He held a delicate tea cup with his slender jade-like fingertips. He lowered his eyes and stared at the rise and fall of the tea leaves. Under the mist, his expression was unclear.

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"This small county town has opened my eyes." Mu Hansheng from the opposite side suddenly said.

All the things done in the brothel are hidden from the light of day.

The underground darkroom leads to the private salt sales and trading warehouse.

It is obviously a place for men to find flowers and flowers, but behind the scenes, they poison and restrain the merchants who come here, forcing these people to become lackeys, using their financial resources and connections to transport illegal salt and mine gold mines that have not been reported to the court.

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Such huge wealth is enough to make these businessmen willing to work hard.

Gu Huaizhi said calmly: "It poisons the body, but it corrodes the human heart."

"The former magistrate of Pingxi Prefecture had a big appetite. He wanted to steal the gold mine, but he didn't have the ability. He personally promoted his top leader Zhuang Yu, but he also personally sent his family to death."

Mu Hansheng clicked his tongue.

And this kind of thing has happened after so many years. If he and Gu Huaizhi hadn't come here, who knows how long it could have been hidden?

It can be seen that when it comes to money, everyone is insensitive and only interested in profit.

As soon as the former magistrate of Ping Xizhou died, Zhuang Yu took that position naturally.

He is more greedy.

Not counting gold mines, the price of private salt sold to those salt merchants was the standard set by the court. What he received was a filial rebate from the salt merchants.

Because of this, the account books submitted to the court by Pingxizhou were clean.

It can be seen that he is cautious.

No matter how much you eat, you have to spit it out and pay the price.

"Yue Qiang is now obedient to your orders." Mu Hansheng said suddenly.

He also admired Gu Huaizhi's method of winning over people's hearts.

"It's just pinching his shortcomings." The man said calmly.

He stroked the texture of the tea set very patiently: "Although he has led the villagers to riot for many years, his conscience has not faded. He will not accept any excess money and use it all to rob the rich and give to the poor."

Otherwise, those people in Linhai County would not have been so secretly protecting him. They even helped him escape from Zhou Yuan many times. Later, when he became full-fledged, Zhou Yuan could do nothing.

Zhuang Yu also deliberately let it go at first, and that was the only way. All the attention of the world was on the riot, and no one discovered the methods behind him.

Yue Qiang now has such power, and he also has factors that add fuel to the flames.

"Do you mean to ask the emperor to appoint him as Linhai County Magistrate after this matter is over?"

"This person has won the hearts of the people and has the skills to sink boats. Why not let him serve the emperor?"

And Linhai County is really important.

Mu Hansheng gave him a strange look: "This man treated you like that at first. You have always been very vindictive, but it is rare for you to have such a Bodhisattva heart."

Gu Huaizhi looked calm and said nothing.

These days, for some reason, he always dreams about Ruan Zhen giving birth to a child.

The little lady in the dream had no color on her little face, and the medical lady Wen Po and Doctor Yong outside were all helpless.

He was filled with anxiety, but he could only watch as Ruan Zhen's breathing became shallower and shallower, and she died in a helpless cry.

This dream is really absurd!

Gu Huaizhi knew that Ruan Zhen's body would be in excellent condition now.

But he had had so many dreams that he could no longer distinguish between true and false, and even that vague uneasiness made the vacancy in his heart grow bigger and bigger as time went by. It was like a hole that could not be filled.

He had to go back, he had to go back early.

The man had a stern face. Although he had brought secret guards with him when he went out this time, and even though they were all highly skilled in martial arts, how could he defeat the earth dragon and snake?

"When will the elite soldiers sent by Wu Xuchen arrive?"

Seeing his solemn expression, Mu Hansheng also stopped the amusement on his face: "I received the letter this morning and it will arrive tomorrow."

Gu Huaizhi didn't plan to wait any longer.

His dark eyes were heavy and he said word by word: "Tomorrow you and Yue Qiang's soldiers will divide into two groups to surround the kiln, the gold mine outside the city and imprison suspected prisoners."

This move must have made Zhuang Yu confused immediately after receiving the news.

"how about you?"

Gu Huaizhi's lips moved and he uttered four words.

"Capture Zhuangyu alive."

Mu Hansheng frowned: "This man is cunning and vicious, and his spies are all over Pingxi Prefecture. So these days, you and I are so timid, for fear of letting him know in advance.

You can escape what you are wary of, but if you can't, I have to go with you."

Gu Huaizhi shook his head: "You have to stay."

General Mu was caught off guard by his 'visit' and strangled the opponent's throat, causing panic in the village.

"Then you stay and I'll go meet this beast."

"no."

Gu Huaizhi glanced at him.

"You're stupid."

Mu Hansheng:???

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Even if Gu Huaizhi's news reaches Lin'an City at full speed, it will still take dozens of days.

Ruan Zhen wanted to inquire about something, but Gu He couldn't give her an accurate answer, so she could only wait.

But these days, she is always uneasy.

Ruan Zhen was slightly lost in thought, and her fingertips suddenly stung. She quickly put down the needle and thread in her hand and folded the newly embroidered handkerchief carefully. Then she went to Sheng Wan's yard.

He was followed by Tan Yun and An Qi.

There used to be many servants waiting in the courtyard of Shengwan, but today it was extremely deserted along the way. There was not even a single person visible outside the closed house.

Ruan Zhen frowned.

Just then, she heard desperate cries coming from inside the house.

Is it Shengwan?

Her heart tightened. She held her belly and moved forward. She could hear clearly what was going on inside.

That was the woman's choked and broken voice.

"Say it again? Who are you saying is gone?"

"How could my good son fall off the cliff when he went out together?"

After receiving this bad news, Gu He looked much older. His dry lips moved, and the words he spoke were hoarse and difficult.

"The coffin is on its way."

Ruan Zhen couldn't listen to a word of what was said next. She staggered, her lips turned white, and cold sweat broke out on her back.

She didn't believe it. How could it be possible?

Gu Huaizhi clearly has extraordinary abilities, doesn't he?

The peace charm hanging around his neck was never taken out for a moment. A few days ago, he clearly received a letter from the other side that had been delayed for many days on the road.

But why did she start to feel cold all over, and then her whole body started to twitch.

My lower abdomen was throbbing and painful. Something slipped from between my legs.

"The Crown Princess has launched her attack in advance!" Tan Yun's eyes widened in horror.

Less than eight months old, the imperial doctor checked my pulse this morning and said that the fetal position was still unstable. This meant that it would be a difficult delivery.

Ruan Zhen could no longer hear the exclamations from those around her.

For the first time, she just thought it was ridiculous.
Chapter completed!