Chapter 962

Private Secretary Fang felt it carefully, then said with a solemn expression, "My Lord, this does not seem to be a hallucination."

"It seems to be real!"

Wang Ermazi nodded affirmatively, "That's right, I heard it clearly. It is the sound of hooves striking the ground; it seems there is cavalry galloping wildly through the streets."

For some reason, Wang Ermazi was actually quite excited.

If, as Gao Yang said, he could keep his life, then the storm of the entire Suiyang Prefecture would erupt from him, Wang Ermazi!

Black fame is still fame; a bad name is still a name!

If Qingshui County becomes prosperous and harmonious in the future, the county annals will surely have his, Wang Ermazi's, great name!

Simply because he was caught!

"What?"

"Cavalry!"

Upon hearing this, Li Wenzheng's heart suddenly panicked.

But at this moment, Constable Zhao rushed in, looking terrified, and shouted loudly, "My Lord, the Yongning Army... has come... there are so many soldiers, all holding broadswords, wearing armor, all cavalry! They are charging right toward your residence!"

"Commander Liu is leading the team personally, murderous and aggressive. Looking out, there are at least a thousand riders!"

Boom!

Li Wenzheng's face was filled with shock and horror.

Commander Liu's Yongning Army, a thousand riders galloping here!

What is this situation?

"According to the laws of Da Qian, the army is not allowed to enter the city without an imperial decree. The Yongning Army is fine, how could they possibly charge into my Qingshui County!"

"If you dare to spout nonsense again, I will cripple you!"

As he spoke, he walked directly outside.

But when Li Wenzheng reached the main gate and saw everything before him, his scalp went numb, and his mouth hung slightly open.

Not far away.

A thousand riders galloped, their murderous intent chilling. The sound of hooves striking the ground felt as if they were trampling on his heart, leaving him unable to breathe.

"This... how is this possible!"

Li Wenzheng found it hard to believe.

In an instant, the thousand riders arrived. Liu Ning pulled the reins, and the warhorse's snort almost sprayed onto Li Wenzheng's face.

Liu Ning dismounted, his murderous intent chilling.

"Your subordinate, Qingshui County Magistrate Li Wenzheng, pays respects to Lord Liu!"

Li Wenzheng hurriedly bowed.

But the next second.

Slap!

Liu Ning raised his palm and struck him heavily.

This scene left the surrounding commoners stunned.

They covered their mouths, unable to believe it.

Li Wenzheng was the heaven of Qingshui County, yet he was slapped the moment they met.

What happened here?

Li Wenzheng was also beaten into a daze. He covered his face, feeling the burning pain, but his years of intuition as an official told him that something major had happened.

Liu Ning's face was ferocious, his murderous intent soaring to the heavens.

"Li Wenzheng, I thought you were honest and timid as a mouse, but I didn't expect you to be so bold as to dare to arrest Lord Gao!"

"Where is he?"

"Where is Lord Gao right now?!"

Boom!

Li Wenzheng was dumbfounded, his previous arrogance vanishing instantly.

Instead, he stood like a wooden chicken.

He thought of that confession, thought of that name synonymous with the Living Yama, and a soaring chill shot straight from his tailbone to his crown!

"Lord Gao, could it be..."

The more Li Wenzheng thought, the more terrified he became, his eyes filled with fear.

Liu Ning's expression was cold as he snorted, "In all the world, which other Lord Gao is there? The current Minister of Revenue, grandson of the Duke of Ding, the Emperor's personally bestowed 'Silver Seal Inspector of the Qianxiao' and 'Minister of the Tianlu Office,' ordered to inspect the entire Da Qian, Lord Gao Yang, has been arrested by you, Li Wenzheng, and thrown into prison!"

Hum!

Li Wenzheng's eyes widened, and his legs went weak.

The Living Yama of Da Qian, arrested and thrown into prison by him?

The surrounding commoners, hearing this, also widened their eyes.

They were also shocked. That was the Living Yama! The Living Yama whom even an army of one hundred thousand from the Chu Kingdom couldn't handle, was actually arrested in Qingshui County!

Heavens!

Can a person really cause such a huge disaster?

"Lord Liu, Lord Gao's status is noble, how could he possibly come to this Qingshui County? There might be a misunderstanding in this."

Li Wenzheng wore a smile uglier than crying.

But at this moment.

A roar of fury sounded from afar like a thunderclap.

"Li Wenzheng, I curse your ancestors for eighteen generations! You had better pray that Lord Gao can forgive you!"

Li Wenzheng looked toward the direction of the voice.

His entire body trembled, and he felt like dying.

"Inspector Zhang!"

"Vice Prefect Lu!"

"Prefect Meng!"

Seeing these three figures, only one thought remained in Li Wenzheng's mind.

It's over!

It's truly over!

The three approached, their bodies carrying a terrifying aura.

When they saw Liu Ning, their expressions became even uglier. This could only be the Living Yama sending troops; there was no one else!

This was enough to show Gao Yang's attitude!

Today, it would be difficult to end this!

Meng Ziyi gritted his teeth and said, "Magistrate Li, where is he?"

Li Wenzheng's lips trembled, his whole body shaking, and a layer of fine sweat seeped from his forehead. He couldn't speak.

At this time,

Wang Ermazi stood dumbfounded, and with a face full of fear, said to the crowd, "It's over, that person was actually Lord Gao, and the Magistrate even sent people to torture him into a confession. It's over now!"

Wang Ermazi's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.

"What?"

"You even dared to use torture?"

Upon hearing this, Meng Ziyi had the urge to kill.

He was in his prime and had reached the rank of Prefect; his future had immense possibilities. Now that this had happened, let alone a promotion.

Whether he could even keep his position as Prefect was a huge question!

Zhang Zhong's eyes widened even further; he grabbed Li Wenzheng's official robe and glared, "Li Wenzheng, is this how you serve as an official!"

"Arrogant!"

"Too arrogant!"

He was responsible for inspecting the three counties of Qingshui, Anning, and Huangni. Li Wenzheng wasn't just torturing Gao Yang; he was inviting the extermination of his entire clan!

"Why don't you hurry and beg Lord Gao for forgiveness!"

Zhang Zhong roared every word.

Li Wenzheng collapsed, leading the crowd toward the Qingshui County prison.

And the commoners who heard this also widened their eyes, hurriedly following, and the news spread like wildfire, sweeping through the entire Qingshui County with lightning speed... ===== CHAPTER 964 =====