Chapter 607: Chapter 607: Governor Zhang Kneels!

Upon seeing Zhang Yun, Meng Huai felt a shock in his heart. How did Lord Governor also come?

Could it be that Lord Governor also received the secret letter? This woman falsely claimed to be a relative of Lord Governor, and he happened to seize upon this as a basis for action.

Wang Kun swallowed his saliva, showing a kind smile toward Governor Zhang. Today is truly bizarre, the envoy just left, and now another wave of people has come.

Governor Zhang dismounted from his horse, with Meng Huai bowing and following closely by his side, respectfully saying:

“Lord Governor, these two are spies who infiltrated Shuiyu City. I have come today to thoroughly investigate this matter, and they are so audacious as to claim they’re your relatives!”

Following Meng Huai’s pointing direction, Zhang Yun looked on as Meng Huai continued to exaggerate, “These two are recklessly forging family ties, creating confusion, unforgivable sin!”

“Silence!” Zhang Yun scolded in a voice audible to both of them, his brow knitting together.

Meng Huai didn’t understand why Lord Governor suddenly became angry. Could it be that this woman truly is a relative of Governor’s family?

Thinking of this, cold sweat formed on his back. If these two indeed have ties with Lord Governor, then it’s truly over!

Wang Kun watched as the two officials walked toward the pair of spies, his heart lifted in anticipation.

Zhang Qi sat in a wheelchair holding a heater tightly, hoping Lord Governor could bring him justice.

Zhao Jiu, tied to the pillar at the door, saw Governor Zhang coming and dared not be as arrogant as earlier.

For Governor Zhang is still difficult to deal with; even his brother-in-law has to do significant preparation to fool this governor.

Today truly is unlucky, stepping out without checking the sky, now look what misfortune has come, why did he also come!

The citizens, due to Governor’s arrival, previously stood somewhat far but now crowded closer. Perhaps with Governor here, he can rescue the people of Shuiyu City from their troubles.

Zhou Shiyue felt invigorated by Lord Governor’s arrival, as the more layers this matter elevates, the easier Wang Kun’s crimes will be exposed.

The more court officials become aware of this matter, the more the issue blows up, increasing their chances of success.

However, he gradually felt something off, because Lord Governor’s gaze only lingered momentarily on his two benefactors’ faces before quickly lowering to view his own hands.

He was fortunate to have met this expressionless Lord Governor before, yet today he saw respect written on his face.

Why would Governor Zhang be so respectful toward his two benefactors, could they have another identity?

Suddenly, he recalled Marquis Zhongyong mentioning they received an imperial decree to leave first, could it be that these two are…

An indistinct answer formed in his heart.

Before Zhou Shiyue could fully comprehend, Governor Zhang halted a few paces from Zhan Lan and Mu Yan, performing an action that stunned everyone.

Governor Zhang knelt down!

Meng Huai behind him, almost kicked Governor Zhang due to Governor’s sudden kneel, startled to a stumble and also knelt.

Wang Kun was dumbfounded, how did these two officials slip, how embarrassing, kneeling before those two spies!

What a disgrace to the nation!

Luckily, he didn’t follow suit in this disgrace.

Suddenly, Governor Zhang’s voice struck him like a thunderous bolt from the ninth heaven, leaving him dazed.

“Your humble servant salutes His Majesty, salutes Her Majesty the Empress! Your humble servant has arrived late!”

As Governor Zhang’s voice fell, the guards accompanying him also knelt down.

Wang Kun stood frozen, a few breaths later, sweat emerged all over as if awaking from a dream, what did he just hear, these spies’ true identity are His Majesty and Her Majesty the Empress?!

The front of the hostel became deathly silent.

Everyone heard Governor Zhang’s voice, the civilians exchanged glances, how could His Majesty and Her Majesty the Empress possibly come here, and besides they wore tattered clothes just like ordinary people.

Until Mu Yan spoke, “Rise!”

This voice startled Zhao Jiu, who had only been domineering within his small world, causing his legs to go weak, his face turning as white as paper.

He finally understood why His Majesty had been silent, just one word exuded imperial majesty.

The sensation made one’s legs uncontrollably want to kneel.

Wang Kun fell to his knees with a thud, feeling soulless, no wonder these two had such exceptional presence, turns out they are His Majesty and Her Majesty the Empress.

But why were they wearing such tattered clothes with exposed cotton, and why did they come to a place as small as this?

Zhou Shiyue’s pupils dilated, turns out what Marquis Zhongyong mentioned about not worrying was because His Majesty and Her Majesty the Empress personally came!

Zhou Cijiu’s body trembled, what did he hear, wanting to confirm again, he looked toward his son.

Zhou Shiyue nodded excitedly, then Zhou Cijiu pulled his son’s clothes to kneel.

His heart was thrilled with passionate enthusiasm, as if returning to his younger days, this was a scene he never dreamed of—the emperor and empress personally coming to Shuiyu City to rescue them!

In the crowd, Mr. Li’s eyeballs nearly popped out, he swallowed and exchanged glances with several young nobles.

“Oh my, kneel quickly!”

Pulling each other’s hands, they awkwardly knelt.

For what they spoke so casually earlier could bring a sentence of death!

County Magistrate Wang surely lacks integrity, daring to plaster portraits of His Majesty and Her Majesty the Empress on the street, luckily they were poorly drawn!

Zhang Qi sat in the wheelchair stunned, those who beat him were His Majesty and Her Majesty the Empress!

He’s in big trouble, Zhang Qi fell from the wheelchair to the ground in fright.

Unintentionally kneeling, Mr. Meng Huai after hearing His Majesty’s voice, cold sweat crawled up from the back to his nape.

Those before him turned out to be His Majesty and Her Majesty the Empress!

His official rank was low, never had the chance to meet His Majesty and Her Majesty the Empress, now meeting them for the first time in such circumstances.

Moreover, he just said he would arrest His Majesty and Her Majesty the Empress as spies; his regret unbound, wishing he could slap his own mouth!

His mind raced, devising a countermeasure.

Shortly after, Commander Cao Yong led over a thousand guards into the city.

Wang Kun was puzzled; the guards usually couldn’t arrive this fast unless there was one possibility—they hadn’t responded to the secret signal.

It seemed everything was under His Majesty’s control, well arranged beforehand.

Sure enough, Cao Yong, clad in armor, dismounted swiftly and advanced towards Mu Yan and Zhan Lan, paying respects with a single knee bent.

His fierce appearance and rough voice spoke soberly, “Minister Cao Yong salutes His Majesty, salutes Her Majesty the Empress!”

“Salutes His Majesty, salutes Her Majesty the Empress!”

Over a thousand orderly soldiers crowded the street beside the hostel, kneeling uniformly, their synchronized voices reverberating in the air above Shuiyu City.