Chapter 242 Saved?
Chapter 242 Saved?
There are many refugees in Huicheng, all of whom are oppressed by Nangong Liuying's followers. Nangong Liuying forcibly collects taxes and exploits them layer by layer.
Many people who could not afford it had to sell their houses and land and come to Huicheng to make a living.
But the people of Huicheng also had a hard time. They could not find jobs, and without jobs, they had no choice but to become refugees.
Recently, the soldiers have been imposing martial law, and very few people are walking around in the city. Jiuyi walked for a long time before he found a clothing store. He bought everyone a set of ordinary civilian clothes to make it easier for them to leave the city.
I went to the only restaurant that was open for business, bought a few dishes, and prepared to go back.
She walked on both sides of the street, wearing a veil, looking like an ordinary woman and did not attract the attention of the patrolling officers.
At this moment, a large number of officers and soldiers suddenly rushed out to clear the way, "Get out of the way! Get out of the way!"
People on the street hurried to both sides.
A group of soldiers came over, and the officers and soldiers standing on both sides to maintain order shouted, "Your Highness Prince Shang, come here and kneel!"
The people knelt down hurriedly, not daring to look up.
Jiuyi then knelt down and looked up quietly.
Nangong Shang was seen wearing a black robe, a silver crown to tie his hair, with handsome eyebrows and bright eyes. He was riding a horse and walking in the team. He raised his knife-like chin slightly, looking down on everyone.
At this moment, Nangong Shang seemed to sense an unusual look from the people, and glanced sideways.
Jiuyi was so scared that he lowered his head quickly. Nangong Shang was a martial arts master, and perhaps only His Royal Highness King Jin could compete with him in the world. It was not known whether Nangong Shang was an enemy or a friend, so it was not appropriate to reveal his identity.
Nangong Shang saw a woman crawling on the ground. He withdrew his gaze and continued to move forward towards the prefect's mansion.
When the people heard that Nangong Shang had arrived, they were so scared that they ran back home.
They often live on the border and all know that King Shang is the War King of Yue Kingdom. He has lived in the imperial city for a long time. If there is no war, he will never come to Huicheng. It seems that there will be another war, so it is better to go home as soon as possible.
Prefect Su and the minor officials were already standing in the prefect's mansion, waiting for His Royal Highness Prince Shang to arrive.
Also following them was Meng Youli.
Ever since he was knocked unconscious last time, when he woke up, the nobleman and Xiao Qingyue were nowhere to be found. Prefect Su said that the nobleman had left the city and Xiao Qingyue had followed him.
But he always felt that something was fishy, and when he learned that King Shang was coming here, he did not dare to leave.
Seeing Nangong Shang on his tall and handsome horse, everyone trembled, lowered their heads, and felt very uneasy.
When they arrived at the prefectural government, Nangong Shang turned over and threw the reins to Yueming.
He looked at the person at the door and walked over.
Everyone knelt down quickly, "Greetings to the Regent!"
Nangong Shang walked to a place not far from Prefect Su, but did not take any next action and did not speak.
The scene suddenly became so quiet that only the sound of the wind could be heard.
Governor Su was sweating profusely. She raised her head slightly and saw a pair of black Shu brocade boots embroidered with golden auspicious dragons in front of her. Only the highest-ranking members of the royal family were worthy of such an honor.
After a long time, Nangong Shang's voice came coldly, "Why don't you lead the way?"
Governor Su quickly got up and said, "Yes, yes..."
Meng Youli stood up as well, and Prefect Su hurried forward to lead the way, leading Nangong Shang into the Prefect's Mansion. Inside the mansion, the servants knelt on the ground, not daring to look up.
When they arrived at the main hall, the maids served fragrant tea and the minor officials knelt at the door of the main hall. Governor Su and Meng Youli were inside the hall.
Nangong Shang took the fragrant tea, took a sip, then looked up at Meng Youli, "Where is he?"
Meng Youli quickly knelt down and said, "Your Highness, please forgive me. That day, Governor Su invited me to a banquet. When I woke up the next day, you and Xiao Qingyue were nowhere to be seen. Governor Su said... they had left the city."
Governor Su turned pale with fright, and he dropped to his knees with a thud, "Ah..."
Nangong Shang put down the cup and sneered, "I heard that His Majesty ordered you to come here to take up the post. How dare you touch my people?"
Su Tai stuttered, "Your Highness...she...they...have already left..."
Nangong Shang, "Yue Ming."
Yue Ming, "Yes."
Yue Ming drew his sword and stepped forward, placing it on the neck of Governor Su.
Feeling the cold sword on his neck, with a slight sting, the governor trembled with fear. "Speak! Speak!"
Yueming received instructions from Nangong Shang and took back the sword.
Nangong Shang raised his cup and smiled evilly, "Then... let's talk nicely!"
Governor Su raised his head slightly. "Your Majesty ordered me to wait here, to execute Xiao Qingyue and ensure the safe departure of the other nobles. However, that night, I was so focused on killing Xiao Qingyue that I didn't realize that the nobles... had been captured by General Li and imprisoned in the dungeon. Xiao Qingyue and the others were also missing."
Nangong Shang stood up and roared, "Why don't you lead the way!"
Governor Su was so frightened that his hat fell off, and he quickly put it on and straightened it, "Yes, yes, Your Highness, follow me."
The huge group of people left the prefectural government again.
Nangong Shang walked very quickly. It was obvious that he was really anxious. He originally thought that by sending her away, he could forget about her and live a good life.
But her face appears in my dreams every night, making me obsessed with it.
The army of Shang State suddenly arrived, it must be because something happened to her and she did not go back. The people of Shang State were forcing Yue State to hand over the people!
Arrived at the deep alley behind the prefectural government office.
The army suddenly came in and surrounded the place.
Xiao Qingyue and others in the yard were all squatting in the woodshed, not daring to make a sound. Shan'er had changed into new clothes. He saw that everyone had serious expressions and were hiding here, as if they were afraid of something.
So I couldn't help but want to ask, "Brother..."
As soon as he opened his mouth, Xiao Qingyue covered his mouth. He looked up and saw Xiao Qingyue shaking her head at him.
When Su Taishou arrived at the courtyard where the dungeon was located, she went forward and knocked on the door...
I knocked for a long time, but no one responded!
She looked back at Nangong Shang and saw that his face was extremely bad. She turned around and increased her strength, shouting, "Open the door! It's me!"
Still no one responded...
At this time, Nangong Shang was shocked and gestured to Yueming.
Yue Ming pulled Su Taishou away roughly and kicked the door open.
I saw the bodies of the secret guards lying everywhere in the courtyard...
The fake peasant couple were lying on the ground, covered in blood...
Nangong Shang's eyes showed a rare panic, and he strode in...
Yue Ming quickly found the dungeon entrance. He lifted the wooden board and said, "Your Highness, it's here."
After entering, they found that the dungeon was empty...
Looking at the chain hanging in the cell, Nangong Shang stepped forward, picked it up and saw that there were still slight blood stains on it, probably due to the abrasion of the skin from being hung last time.
He was very angry and roared, "Where are the people!"
Governor Su hurried in. Seeing no one around, she was so frightened that her legs went weak. She held onto the wooden pillar beside her and knelt down quickly. "Your Highness, I tried to persuade the general not to touch her, but he insisted on killing her. Before he left, he told me to kill her. I didn't dare give the order, so I locked her up here and will deal with her later. I wonder where she is!"
Nangong Shang turned around and kicked her away. "You'd better hope she's okay. If she dies, I will kill all your clans! Come, take her away!"
Guard, "Yes!"
Back on the ground, a guard came to report, "Your Highness, these two are still breathing."
Nangong Shang glanced at the peasant couple and said, "Take them away and find a doctor. I only need them to be able to speak."
Guard, "Yes."
Everyone returned to the prefectural government.
Prefect Su was hung at the gate of the prefectural government office with his hands tied up with iron chains.
Being hung like this in official uniform made him look even more embarrassed.
In just one hour, General Li was brought in.
When General Li saw Governor Su hanging at the door, he was stunned and his heart sank. It was over...
After entering, everyone knelt on the ground. The guards escorted her to the outside of the main hall and made her kneel, "Your Highness! General Li is here!"
General Li looked up and saw Nangong Shang sitting at the top of the main hall!
She trembled with fear and turned pale.
Nangong Shang, "Strip her official uniform, hang her up, and beat her!"
General Li struggled and shouted, "Your Highness, spare my life! I don't know what crime I have committed!"
After a while, Nangong Shang walked to the door of the main hall. This was not the first time General Li met Nangong Shang.
When Nangong Shang took command of the army and went to war with the Shang Kingdom, she was just a small vanguard in the army and admired Nangong Shang very much.
When she saw him again today, she was stunned for a moment.
Nangong Shang's expression was cold, "Killing you is not too much!"
The guards pulled General Li up and wanted to take him away.
General Li struggled desperately and said hurriedly, "Your Highness! As soldiers, we should fight and die! Now that the foreign army of the Shang Kingdom is approaching our border, I beg Your Highness to give me a chance to atone for my sins!"
Nangong Shang smiled coldly, his slender fingertips tapping the fine tabletop leisurely, "Do you know why the Shang army suddenly arrived?"
General Li suddenly looked up and looked at Nangong Shang.
Nangong Shang, "You idiot, you almost ruined the entire Moon Kingdom!"
General Li collapsed to the ground. Could it be...
That woman...
She was taken out by the guards and hung in the yard. The sound of whips rang out and Nangong Shang returned to the main seat.
Nangong Shang, "Give the order. 50,000 troops will continue to advance and guard the border. Anyone who dares to violate our border will be killed! The rest of the people will search every house in the city and make sure to find the person."
Yue Ming, "Yes!"
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