Chapter 354: The Debauched Princess's Daily Life of Slacking Off Chapter 354 Dan Jiajie

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Facing such a reality, I felt boundless helplessness and despair. I knew that if I did not agree to Yale's conditions, we might face even more serious consequences.

And if I agreed, although it violated my principles, at least it could temporarily alleviate our predicament.

After a fierce internal struggle, I ultimately chose to compromise. I told Yale that I could turn a blind eye, but on the premise that he could not go too far, and must guarantee only robbery, no killing.

Yale agreed readily, and thus, helplessly, I embarked on this path that violated my conscience.

However, Yan Wang did not let it go, and continued to ask: "Then why is the news my scouts gathered that Yale and his men burned, killed, and looted, with not a single person in the entire village surviving?"

Facing Yan Wang's questioning, Lin Shu fell silent for a moment, then slowly opened his mouth to explain: "This is because a dog cannot change its habit of eating shit! Although he agreed on the surface that he would abide by the agreement, in actuality every time he went to rob, he would massacre a village.

So later I no longer cooperated with him, but just tried every means to spread the news, hoping someone would come to support as soon as possible.

As for the evil deeds Yale committed, I could only choose to turn a blind eye, truly having no other better way. After all, the manpower I have is limited, and I simply cannot stop his atrocities."

Hearing these words from Lin Shu, Yan Wang couldn't help but sneer, and asked further: "Then besides you and Yale, are there other accomplices?"

Lin Shu seemed not to have expected Yan Wang to suddenly ask this question, he hesitated slightly, but soon replied: "No, absolutely none!"

However, Lin Shu's utterly unhesitating answer made Yan Wang completely lose patience. He suddenly stood up and roared angrily: "Death is at hand, yet you still refuse to tell the truth! It seems your son is not that important to you after all! Ai Jiao, attack!"

After hearing Yan Wang's words, Ai Jiao replied without hesitation: "Alright, Wang!" Before his voice faded, he swiftly waved the long sword in his hand, cold light flashing, chilling to the bone.

At this critical moment, Lin Shuo suddenly let out a terrified scream: "Father! Father! I don't want to die!" His voice was filled with despair and fear, as if the whole world was collapsing at this moment.

Lin Shu completely did not expect Lin Shuo to react like this; he originally thought his words were flawless and without a flaw, but did not expect Lin Shuo to actually believe his words wholeheartedly.

At this moment, Lin Shu dared not continue to probe any longer; he hurriedly kowtowed like pounding garlic, shouting loudly: "Spare me! I was wrong! I really was wrong! I shouldn't have concealed the truth!"

Seeing this, Yan Wang's face was grim like water, and he coldly asked: "Oh? Is that so? I don't have much patience. I'll give you one more chance; if your answer cannot satisfy me, the three of you will go together!"

Song Shanshan beside them had long been scared out of her wits; she cried and begged: "Sir, I don't want to die! You speak quickly!"

Lin Shu secretly cursed these two fools in his heart; once the charge of colluding with the enemy and betraying the country was confirmed, it was a dead end! But he thought again, at least speaking now could let him live a little longer, and maybe there was still a glimmer of hope.

Thus, he gritted his teeth and finally opened his mouth to say: "What I said before was all true, except... that Yale fellow was deceiving me; the Prefect of Tongling Commandery is not his man at all!"

My letter failed to be successfully delivered; the reason was that it was intercepted halfway! And the person who intercepted my letter was actually a subordinate of the Inspector of Fu Zhou. Even more unexpected was that this Inspector of Fu Zhou and Yale were actually accomplices!

As far as I know, the Inspector of Fu Zhou is named Dan Jiajie; his wife's younger sister is exactly one of Yale's many concubines. Yale, through secretly colluding with Dan Jiajie, concealed it from the Prefect, and used me to achieve their unspeakable purposes.

As for how they divide the property between them, I am not clear, but it can be certain that both of them will definitely take the lion's share, while I can only get the small share.

Hearing this, Yan Wang finally began to take this matter seriously. He recalled the content of the letter he had seen; indeed, he could sense that Lin Shu's address and wording toward Dan Jiajie revealed a sense of respect. Judging by this, what Lin Shu said should be true.

After thinking for a moment, Yan Wang continued to question Lin Shu: "Then, do you know what connection there is between Yale and the City Lord of Yifeng City?"

Lin Shu shook his head and replied: "I'm not too clear about this, but according to my observation, they seem to have no direct relationship.

After all, Yale commands a large number of troops and horses; even if the City Lord of Yifeng City wanted to rebel, he would probably be willing but unable."

Yan Wang nodded slightly to show he understood, then said in a deep voice: "Someone, take these three away; interrogate them again when I have questions."

Hearing this, Lin Shu couldn't help but relax in his heart, thinking to himself: "Fortunately, the lives of these three are finally saved."

However, before his mood could fully recover, Yan Wang's next sentence struck his heart like a heavy hammer, making the heart he had just put down rise again instantly.

"Be sure to keep them under strict guard, strengthen patrols; after this matter is concluded, hand them over to the Emperor for disposal."

"Yes!" The soldiers responded in unison, then took the three away.

After everything returned to calm, Yan Wang decided immediately and rushed to Fu Zhou without stopping, preparing to capture Dan Jiajie and bring him to justice. At the same time, Ai Jiao led the main force to follow closely behind, while Tang Qi was ordered to stay behind at the camp.

To avoid alerting the enemy, Yan Wang specially changed into plain clothes and went alone ahead to Fu Zhou. After all, if what Lin Shu said was true, then Yu Zhou must have his spies.

Once the news of the main force marching toward Fu Zhou leaked, he would surely get wind of it and escape in advance. In that case, all previous efforts would be in vain.

And he himself went ahead first, letting Ai Jiao lead a troop to follow behind. This way, the enemy's attention would be scattered, making it hard to detect his true whereabouts, thus reducing the risk of being discovered. Such a strategy was undoubtedly more conducive to capturing Dan Jiajie in one fell swoop.

Yan Wang's figure was like lightning, displaying his unique lightness skill, rushing toward Fu Zhou like a flying bird. His speed was extremely fast, like wind and lightning, and in the blink of an eye he could already see a city gate in the distance. Above the city gate, two large characters were neatly carved—Fu Zhou.