Chapter 601: Chapter 601: Great Idea!

Lu Zhong looked at the Royal Dark Guard and asked, “Has His Majesty come to Shuiyu City?”

“Lord Lu, I cannot disclose this matter.” The Hidden Guard left as soon as he finished speaking.

Huang Gun’s eyes turned, and he secretly thought: No wonder His Majesty is so confident in letting the Main General come to Shuiyu City; it turns out His Majesty has come too.

What an enviable love, when will he also meet such a good woman who cares for him like that!

No, it should be him who cares for the woman.

Huang Gun felt a wave of joy in his heart and suddenly felt relieved. It seemed Wang Kun didn’t need them to wait for the imperial decree to act.

“Lord Lu, since His Majesty ordered us to leave, we should go.”

Wang Qingchen smiled softly; he seemed to have guessed His Majesty’s intention, to deliberately have them leave so as to fully see Shuiyu City’s true appearance.

Only then could His Majesty decide how to punish, employ, and change Shuiyu City.

He suggested, “Although His Majesty ordered us to leave Shuiyu City, he did not say we cannot return. We can wait for His Majesty’s next decree in a city near Shuiyu City.”

“Good idea!” Huang Gun slapped Wang Qingchen on the shoulder, Wang Qingchen gritting his back teeth, thinking Huang Gun’s hand was really powerful.

Huang Gun nearly knocked the Top Scholar over and immediately apologized, “Sorry, Lord Wang, I truly appreciate you! I wouldn’t bother patting most people!”

As he finished, his gaze accidentally drifted past Lu Zhong’s face, and Lu Zhong glared at Huang Gun disapprovingly.

This rascal, though he had done great deeds, wasn’t very likable in daily life.

Zhan Hui also agreed, “Good, we will retreat to the next city and wait for His Majesty’s decree in Bingfeng City.”

Lu Zhong’s pupils suddenly dilated, “Oh, how could we forget about Her Majesty the Empress? Has her health recovered? If we don’t wait for His Majesty’s decree, Her Majesty the Empress can handle Wang Kun directly as well!”

Huang Gun’s lips twitched; this old guy finally thought of Her Majesty the Empress. Unfortunately, Her Majesty the Empress is not at the hostel!

Zhan Hui and Huang Gun exchanged glances, and Zhan Hui explained, “Her Majesty the Empress has recovered. She has some matters and won’t be leaving with us.”

Lu Zhong understood upon hearing Zhan Hui’s words, Her Majesty the Empress and His Majesty should be together now, and they must be planning to handle Wang Kun together.

Perhaps it’s more than just handling Wang Kun.

After reaching a consensus, they each dispersed.

After leaving the hostel, Zhan Hui had the soldiers hide the carriage brought by Zhou Shiyue in the hostel’s stable.

Zhou Shiyue was brought to Zhan Hui’s room.

“Take a seat,” Zhan Hui looked at Zhou Shiyue, who stood stiffly at the door.

“Thank you, Marquis Zhongyong.” Zhou Shiyue sat on a chair cushioned with a soft pad.

Zhan Hui looked at his bright eyes, “I know you guys are in a tough situation now, but the other three lords and I have received orders to leave Shuiyu City tomorrow.”

Zhou Shiyue felt a bit disappointed because Zhan Hui previously said he would stay to deal with this matter. Could their hopes be shattered again?

However, he recalled the Zhan Family’s reputation and believed Zhan Hui must have another plan.

Zhan Hui solemnly promised, looking into his eyes, “Though we are leaving tomorrow, we will not sit idly by regarding your matters. You must remember this.”

Zhou Shiyue seemed to understand, the four lords intended to pretend to leave.

“You absolutely mustn’t leave the hostel, and you don’t need to worry about the safety of your parents, wives, and children, remember, don’t worry!” Zhan Hui continued.

Zhan Hui had unwavering faith in his sister and brother-in-law. Since they dared let the four of them leave Shuiyu City, they must have thought it through thoroughly.

If he could anticipate that Zhou Shiyue and the others’ parents, wives, and children would be threatened by County Magistrate Wang, then Zhan Lan and Mu Yan must have thought of it long ago.

Zhou Shiyue gazed into Zhan Hui’s determined eyes and listened to his assured tone, placing his trust in Marquis Zhongyong.

He was actually more worried about his four brothers, all of whom had parents, wives, and children.

This time, because of him, his four brothers got implicated. He felt immensely guilty, but since Marquis Zhongyong said there was no need to worry about their families, he believed it too.

“Also, you don’t have to worry about Lord Ji Yun. Thanks to your initial simple bandaging before bringing him in, I just checked, and Doctor Zhu has been taking good care of him. Ji Yun’s body has warmed up, and he even fluttered his eyelids.”

Upon hearing Zhan Hui’s words, Zhou Shiyue’s eyes instantly shone.

As long as Ji Yun shows signs of waking, their efforts weren’t in vain!

“You are the savior of Lord Ji Yun!” Zhan Hui sincerely praised him, then proposed, “Once this matter is resolved, would you be interested in accompanying me to Ding’an City?”

Zhou Shiyue felt flattered, surprised that Zhan Hui extended him an invitation.

However, with no family ties in Ding’an City, establishing himself there seemed daunting.

Zhou Shiyue smiled, “Thank you for your favor, Marquis, but I’ll focus on handling the matters at hand first.”

Zhan Hui nodded, “Alright, no matter what happens, be sure to remember what I just said.”

Zhou Shiyue nodded, “Yes, thank you, Marquis.”

…

Zhang Qi was carried by the guards into the county office.

County Magistrate Wang was just about to fall asleep with his concubine Zhao Yueji in his arms when a government official reported.

“My lord, something’s wrong. Zhou Shiyue entered the city through the side gate with Ji Yun, and Zhang Qi was assaulted!”

County Magistrate Wang suddenly sat up in shock, his mind buzzing.

Another government official came to report, “My lord, Zhao Jiu wishes to see you.”

Within the veil, Zhao Yueji sat up, looking at Wang Kun with a worried expression, “My brother has come. This late, it must be urgent, right?”

“Women shouldn’t concern themselves with such matters!” Wang Kun scolded angrily.

The concubine pouted, coquettishly complaining, “Milord, you’re being harsh to me!”

Wang Kun always doted on this beautiful concubine, but now, feeling agitated, he had no mood to soothe her.

He dressed to meet Zhao Jiu, who came with a woeful face, saying, “Brother-in-law, this is bad. Zhou Shiyue has entered the city! And his lackeys forced their way in too!”

County Magistrate Wang’s eyes turned cold, and he cursed lowly, “Incompetent!”

Zhao Jiu lowered his gaze, “Brother-in-law, we shouldn’t have let Zhou Shiyue handle the body disposal in the first place!”

If it weren’t for Wang Kun impulsively committing murder, aiming to make Zhou Shiyue completely his pawn, this incident wouldn’t have happened.

Wang Kun glared maliciously, blaming, “If you hadn’t troubled me at such a critical time, would I have needed to kill?”

Zhao Jiu was at fault, having courted trouble for a bit of greed.

In the darkness, a woman in her forties listened to their conversation, holding a piece of paper tightly, trembling in fear.