C94 (1/2)

”I... What did you do? ” Wangchuan crossed his hands and sat down on a chair. He seemed to be at a loss. His pair of beautiful black eyes were filled with doubt.

”Right.” The Prefect, sitting opposite to Wangchuan, took a cup of tea from the side and used the tea lid to lightly caress the tea leaves. ”Madam might not know this, but this fact has troubled this old man for a long time.”

Wu Chuan's interest was piqued. He leaned forward slightly, but he still didn't understand.

Seeing her curiosity, the Prefect smiled and continued, ”I have to start from two years ago.”

Two years ago, in the surrounding counties, every month, there would be a few young girls missing from the more remote areas of the city. Some of them had just reached puberty, while some of them had just reached puberty.

The number of people missing increased, and the complaints of the citizens towards the government began to accumulate. They had come to the government gates to cause trouble several times, so no matter what, they had to account for it.

Two months ago, someone sent an official letter to the emperor. The emperor was furious and sent him to investigate this matter, giving him three months time, or else he would have to face the emperor head over!

The prefecture overseer traveled through the night on horseback. Originally, he had only traveled half a month's journey, but he had traveled for less than ten days.

After a week of no progress, there were only new entrants and no further progress.

Just as he was about to leave home and was at a loss for what to do, he suddenly heard someone from the government say that the case had been solved.

When the Prefect heard that they had hurried to the yamen in a hurry, he was still a step too late. When he heard that it was one of the people caught by the brothel's east factory, he came to try his luck.

How could he not be excited?!

The Prefect laughed exceptionally happily, but it was unknown if it was for the sake of saving his head, or because he had saved the group of people's happiness.

He felt extremely relaxed in his heart, but he still asked with doubt in his voice, ”Madam, by the way, why did you come to the brothel?”

Forgetfulness: ”...”

Wu Chuan pursed his lips and pretended to be careless. He coughed and didn't look at him.

Could she say that it was a coincidence?

”I was just passing by.” Wu Chuan burst into laughter. The matter of Mo Yun being sold here was not something that could be known by more people, lest it ruin her reputation.

After all, Mo Yun was still an unmarried woman, so if news of this got out … He didn't dare to think about it.

Seeing that he still wanted to ask more, he quickly changed the topic, ”Prefect, I see that most of these girls are young and don't have a good family background. Most of them were bought here, so I hope that you can handle this properly.”

”That's only natural,” The Prefect had a proud look on his face, ”This lowly official had specially sent people to protect the safety of at least one side of the kingdom since a long time ago. and I hope to be able to save more people. ”

”The Prefect is a good judge, and is always looking out for the people. It is the good fortune of the people. ” Wu Chuan praised with certainty.

The word ”blessing” might have pleased him, and the Prefect's mustache quivered with his smile, like an old urchin's.

”I really should be thanking you Madam. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't even know when I would have been able to solve this case!” The Prefect stood up and bowed to the Forgetfulness of the River of Forgetfulness.

Wangchuan noticed that it was getting late outside, and he was shocked. He stood up and bid farewell to Liu Daoyao.

Noticing that Wangchuan was in a hurry to return, Liu Daoyan did not stop him.

”...”

When Su He brought Mo Yun back, Wei Yi had just finished dealing with his business.

As the sky gradually grew darker, every household outside began to light their lamps and cook. The fiery lanterns were still hung high up on the door, and the candlelight was gently swaying in the incoming wind. A crescent moon quietly climbed into the sky, and the sparse stars were especially conspicuous in the sky.

Wei Yi habitually walked towards Wu Chuan's courtyard. It had been so long, so he should be returning soon.