Chapter 219: How Would You Choose?

"Lord Shen, we found it!"

Under Shen Yu's hint, Peng Yan found the grain without the slightest effort, and even brought out the key evidence along with it.

With these people and the stolen goods caught together, the evidence was ironclad; even if they jumped into the Yellow River, they wouldn't be able to wash themselves clean!

Seeing this, Wan Cheng was completely dumbfounded. You people are being far too careless with this framing, he thought; even if he were to hide it, he wouldn't hide it directly in the warehouse.

"How did the grain from the Nanling Granary appear in the Sifang Chamber of Commerce? President Wan, how do you explain this?"

"This, this is a frame-up! We are law-abiding citizens, how could we do such a thing?"

At this moment, Wan Cheng suddenly had the urge to cry, and couldn't help but say loudly, "Lord Shen, our Chamber of Commerce has always done business honestly and has never committed any crimes!"

"Over the years, it's inevitable to offend some people in the business world. This must be someone framing our Sifang Chamber of Commerce! I beg you, my lord, to investigate clearly; you must not be misled by others!"

"A frame-up? Who do you think you are?"

With a cold snort, Shen Yu said disdainfully, "The Nanling Granary is one of the two major granaries in the Beishan Region. President Wan actually dared to make a move on it; I must say, President Wan truly has guts!"

"Peng Yan, this person is handed over to you. This official wants to know everything!"

"Rest assured, Lord Shen, this subordinate understands!" He nodded at Shen Yu, everything understood without words.

As long as Wan Cheng's mouth could be pried open, a corner of the forces behind the Beishan Region could be pried open. Everything is difficult at the start, and the hardest part is the beginning. As long as one corner is pried loose, the rest will be much easier to handle.

"Pass on this official's order: the evidence that the Sifang Chamber of Commerce stole grain from the Nanling Granary is ironclad. Order all regions to immediately seal the properties of the Sifang Chamber of Commerce, and all money and grain of the Sifang Chamber of Commerce shall be used for disaster relief immediately!"

"Additionally, send a notice to the grain merchants in all regions on my behalf. Tell them that this official hopes they can exchange their grain for the properties of the Sifang Chamber of Commerce in various regions at a reasonable price!"

Glancing at the devastated Wan Cheng, Shen Yu smiled slightly. He not only wanted the money and grain of the Sifang Chamber of Commerce, but he also had to make them exert their final bit of value.

"Also, tell these grain merchants on my behalf: some money can be earned, but some money cannot!"

"With the Sifang Chamber of Commerce as a warning, this official hopes they will keep it in mind and never make the same mistake again! Otherwise, this official will visit them one by one!"

"Yes, my lord!"

"You, you..." These few sentences were like sharp knives plunged into his chest, and then twisted a few times.

He never imagined that this Imperial Envoy, despite his young age, had such a ruthless heart and such dark methods!

He had arranged everything for their Sifang Chamber of Commerce point by point; he not only wanted the grain of the Sifang Chamber of Commerce, but was also using the Sifang Chamber of Commerce to beat the grain merchants in various regions into submission.

The most critical point was that the properties of the Sifang Chamber of Commerce in various regions would likely be carved up by everyone. The fall of a behemoth could feed a whole group of people, and these people would certainly not let go of such a huge opportunity.

Once his own properties were all carved up, the Sifang Chamber of Commerce would never be able to stand up again in the future. It was all his money, his life!

"Master!"

Overcome with rage, Wan Cheng felt dizzy and almost fell to the ground, but fortunately, the steward beside him was quick-witted and caught him.

"Pfft!" Just at this moment, instead of being supported, Wan Cheng spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

And from an angle where no one could see, the steward secretly struck Wan Cheng's chest with a palm. With intent against the unsuspecting, and because this palm was fast and fierce, Wan Cheng was severely wounded in an instant.

"You, you!"

"Master, don't blame me. Some people don't want you to live, so I can only apologize!" As he spoke, the steward struck several more palms, each one stronger than the last.

However, because of this, his movements were inevitably a bit large, and he was immediately noticed by Shen Yu nearby.

"Not good!" He slashed over with a sword, but by this time the steward had already withdrawn his hand, revealing an imperceptible smile toward a certain direction, and met his death calmly.

"Good, very good, daring to kill someone right in front of this official!"

"This..." This scene also shocked Peng Yan quite a bit. Daring to kill to silence someone right in front of him—these people were truly too arrogant.

He hurriedly stepped forward to check Wan Cheng's current state, and after this check, Peng Yan's expression became even uglier.

"His heart meridians are completely shattered, beyond saving; he's a dead man!"

"Is that so? That might not be the case!" Placing his hand on Wan Cheng's pulse, Shen Yu's brow furrowed.

The pulse was almost imperceptible and was rapidly fading. This last breath was about to give out.

"Lord Shen, you!" Shen Yu's actions at this moment looked like nothing, but then Peng Yan noticed something wrong.

The man was almost dead, so why was this Lord Shen still holding onto him without letting go? He looked down at Shen Yu, then at Wan Cheng, whose complexion seemed to be turning rosy.

"Wait, a rosy complexion?" This stirred up a monstrous wave in Peng Yan's heart; the other party's complexion was rosy and his breathing was becoming steady—he had clearly been saved.

One must know that he had personally checked just moments ago that Wan Cheng's heart meridians were shattered; it was impossible for him to survive.

How on earth did this Lord Shen manage to do it!

"Peng Yan, Wan Cheng is dead; announce the news to the public!" Raising his head, Shen Yu said word by word, his voice filled with solemnity.

"This... this subordinate understands!" Peng Yan naturally knew what he meant; Wan Cheng was dead, and he could only be dead, even if in reality he was still alive.

Soon, Wan Cheng was carried out, and everyone was quickly sealing the entire Sifang Chamber of Commerce. All the grain, gold, silver, and properties would not have a single bit left.

Shen Yu did not personally watch over the matters here, but quietly left with Peng Yan; they had more important things to do now.

On the other hand, it is unknown how much time had passed when Wan Cheng, who had been in a coma, opened his eyes and looked at the ceiling above him with some confusion.

"Where is this..."

At the end of his life, he had only seen the steward who attacked him; at that moment, he was in despair.

Having been by his side for over twenty years, he had never thought that this steward, who had been loyal to him, would one day betray him, and would attack him—and once he attacked, he wanted his life!

"Wait, that's not right, didn't I already..." Realizing this, Wan Cheng immediately flipped up.

No one knew better than him how strong the steward's palm power was; the Green Sea Three-Fold Waves was one palm stronger than the next, and three palms stacked together were enough to split mountains and shatter stones. Relying on himself, it was impossible to survive.

Could it be that the steward had a change of heart at the last moment?

At this time, he also saw Shen Yu and Peng Yan, who had been staring at him quietly, and immediately became vigilant.

"Did you save me?" However, Wan Cheng then realized; he didn't expect that the ones who saved him in the end would be them. It was truly ridiculous.

"Is it very surprising? Correct, it was indeed this official who saved you. Wan Cheng, if this official does not let you die, even if you want to die, it is a luxury!"

"You are a smart man. I have also had the Black-Clad Guard investigate you; over these years, you haven't been too bad. Compared to those treacherous merchants, you can still be considered to have some conscience!"

Looking at the other party with a light laugh, Shen Yu said indifferently, "As long as you are willing to cooperate, this official can spare your life!"

"Spare my life? Hahaha, my lord, do you really think I am a three-year-old child? If I don't speak, I might still live; if I speak, I must die. I understand this point!"

"Besides, I said I would die; if I hadn't spoken, my family might still have a chance to live. My lord, tell me, if it were you, how would you choose!"