Chapter 1251

Night fell.

The city gates of Anyi County had not yet closed.

A massive force composed of thousands of cavalry had already arrived at the city gates.

Seeing so many cavalry for the first time, the soldiers guarding the city were so frightened that their legs went weak.

Yuan Shu, riding on his horse, looked arrogant, with his chin tilted up.

"Where is the County Magistrate in the city? My General is the Tiger Bravery Middle-General. We have pursued the enemy here to rest our troops and horses; why don't you quickly have the County Magistrate come out to welcome us!"

The commander of Yuan Shu's personal guards stepped forward and announced loudly.

Upon hearing this, the city gate captain did not dare to delay and immediately sent someone back into the city to find the County Magistrate.

Before long, the County Magistrate, who had just been lying in his concubine's bed preparing to have some intimacy, came to the city gate while putting on his clothes.

Not to mention that the official rank of a Tiger Bravery Middle-General of two thousand shi could crush the County Magistrate of Anyi County.

The name of the Yuan family alone—let alone the County Magistrate of Anyi County, even the Prefect of Hedong Commandery would have to come out to welcome them immediately.

Lying in his concubine's bed preparing to have some intimacy?

Even if you were halfway through, you would have to end it immediately.

"This subordinate, Anyi County Magistrate Chen..."

Yuan Shu, riding on his horse, still tilted his chin up, not even looking directly at the Anyi County Magistrate who was speaking, and directly interrupted him: "I have pursued the enemy here to rest for two days; immediately send someone to prepare grain and fodder."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yuan Shu flicked the reins of his warhorse and headed toward the city.

The Anyi County Magistrate standing in front immediately bowed and stepped aside.

Yuan Shu then led his subordinates and troops into Anyi City without any restraint.

In the east of Anyi City, not far from the Wei residence where Wei Xun lived, was the Fan residence.

Under the night, the entire Fan residence was brightly lit with candles.

In a detached courtyard near the large mansion, Fan Xian was sitting in the room, holding two concubines and drinking.

A knocking sound came from outside the door.

Upon hearing this, Fan Xian impatiently said to come in.

A middle-aged man who looked like a steward walked into the room, lowered his head, bowed to Fan Xian, and said, "Young Master, we just received news that the Tiger Bravery Middle-General Yuan Shu has entered the city."

"Hmm?"

Fan Xian was stunned.

Tiger Bravery Middle-General Yuan Shu?

What did he come to Anyi for?

Fan Xian's eyeballs rolled around; could it be...

Something regarding the salt pond?

Thinking of this, Fan Xian immediately became spirited and asked, "Have you heard what Yuan Shu came for?"

The steward said in a low voice, "I heard from the people at the city gate that Yuan Shu seems to have said he was pursuing an enemy and came into the city to rest for two days."

Pursuing an enemy?

What kind of enemy would require the mobilization of the Tiger Bravery Army, and for Yuan Shu to come personally?

After pondering for a moment, Fan Xian looked at the steward and said, "You immediately send someone to inquire about Yuan Shu's specific intentions, whether something major happened in Luoyang, and report back to me immediately if there is any situation."

The steward nodded.

Not long after Yuan Shu entered the city.

Tie Shitou and Wang Hunu also returned to Anyi.

Just after returning to the residence, the two heard the news of Yuan Shu's arrival in Anyi.

Bang!

Tie Shitou slammed his fist onto the desk in the study, his face full of anger, and said, "He actually dares to come to Anyi!"

"Don't be impulsive!"

Wang Hunu immediately advised, "We cannot cause trouble for him, not to mention that he came with the Tiger Bravery Army."

"If we are exposed..."

Tie Shitou clenched his fists, enduring it: "I understand, don't worry, I won't be impulsive."

Hearing Tie Shitou's words, Wang Hunu felt relieved and said, "He said he would rest in the city for two days; try to have as little contact with him as possible these two days. It is important to first contact the Lord and send the intelligence here to the Lord."

"Also, increase the number of troops at the salt pond."

Tie Shitou nodded.

The next morning.

Fan Xian got up early.

The steward told Fan Xian the specific news he had inquired about, word for word.

When he learned that the Empress had been secretly harboring a ghost fetus and was ordered to be executed, and that Yuan Shu had come to pursue the Empress, Fan Xian was incredibly surprised.

Fan Xian, still wearing his pajamas, sat in the hall.

"Could it be that those two brutes rushing out of the city last night and heading to Caoyang Pavilion had something to do with this matter?"

Fan Xian's eyeballs rolled around wildly.

"Someone, immediately prepare the carriage, change clothes, and prepare the name card; I want to visit Yuan Shu." ===== CHAPTER 1253 =====