Chapter 355: 355: Main General, the Junior General is Late!

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Chapter 355: Chapter 355: Main General, the Junior General is Late! Wu Jianghai sneered inwardly, mocking that these four were facing death without repentance! He was already thinking of strategies on how to disassociate himself from these bandits. Amidst the standoff, the Assistant Minister of War Chen Zi arrived here with a sword at his waist. Before he even spoke, Wu Jianghai retorted by playing the victim, crying out: “Lord, these four were with the bandits trying to steal the disaster relief grain, and now they even wish to kidnap this official!” “My son swore to protect the disaster relief grain and held back these villains!” Great Master was stunned upon hearing Wu Jianghai’s words; Wu Jianghai actually pushed them out. He originally wanted to argue, but then he remembered they have always been under the protection of the Wu Family in Heilin County. He pondered that once these Imperial Envoys left, it would still be the Wu Family who had the final say. The saying goes: even a powerful dragon cannot suppress a local snake! It’s better not to argue with the County Magistrate for now. Reminded by his father’s words, Wu Lin wailed: “These robbers even beat people up, Lord, please make a just decision!” Zhan Hui furrowed his brows while Chu Yin angrily said, “How can these people be so shameless to distort the facts!” Zhan Hui took her hand, the Assistant Minister of War had come, there was no need to waste words with these scum. Just as the Wu father and son were convinced these four were doomed. Suddenly, Assistant Minister of War Chen Zi, who had hurried over, saw Zhan Lan and approached her. After carefully inspecting the mud-covered Zhan Lan, he placed his right fist against his chest and saluted her: “Main General, this subordinate has arrived late!” Chen Zi was the Deputy General of the Brave Army and a subordinate of Zhan Lan; even with Zhan Lan dressed as a man and covered in mud, he recognized her immediately. Wu Jianghai was stunned. Main General? He couldn’t have heard wrong. In Nanjin, only three people were entitled as Main General; one was the deceased Prince Zhen Nan, Bai Qi, another was the Main General of the Zhan Family Army, Zhan Beicang and the other was Zhan Lan of the Brave Army! Wu Jianghai’s eyes were blurry with age, he squinted at Zhan Lan and only then realized her skin was delicate, could it be that she is a woman! Judging by her age, could she possibly be... Wu Jianghai was startled by his own thoughts, continuously swallowing his saliva, hoping his thoughts were mistaken. Wu Lin was also dumbfounded, how could he have ever imagined that this woman was the Main General of the Assistant Minister of War? There’s only one female general in Nanjin, Zhan Lan! Wu Lin felt as if his body was hollowed out as he looked towards Zhan Lan. He desperately denied his own thoughts, it couldn’t be possible, hoping she was not that female demon, Zhan Lan! The Great Master being held down by the Hidden Guards knelt on the ground, was also shocked by these two words, Main General! Why would this dignitary call this woman Main General! The other Government Officials and bandits, seeing a dignitary from the imperial city treating a woman with such respect, were also extremely nervous. Zhan Lan gently raised her hand and said, “Lord Chen, spare the formalities!” Chen Zi then looked towards Zhan Hui standing not far from Zhan Lan and said, “The Young General is also here!” Because Zhan Hui had not engaged in fighting, his face looked very clean, and Chen Zi recognized him at a glance. This statement struck both the Wu father and son and the Great Master like a bolt of lightning. Young General! Who was this? My God, the true identities of these four, just how horrifying are they! “Greetings, Lord Chen!” Zhan Hui nodded his head as a greeting, and Chen Zi looked at Chu Yin, who was holding hands with Zhan Hui, and said: “Lady Chu Yin is also here.” Chu Yin nodded, “They are all bad people!” Chen Zi nodded slightly, “Your father, the Minister, is searching for you throughout Ding’an City. I will send a message back shortly.” Chu Yin, feeling guilty, hid behind Zhan Hui; she did not want to go back. Wu Jianghai and Wu Lin were once again mentally devastated; this seemingly powerless woman was actually the daughter of the Minister! Ah! The leader was sweating profusely, his clothes drenched; the identities of these three were already frightening enough. Then, who was the man leading them, exuding such an imposing aura? It wasn’t until Chen Zi looked towards Mu Yan, who was washing his hands, and then turned around. Chen Zi greeted him respectfully: “This subordinate did not know the Regent King was also here!” Their group was long, and he hadn’t expected the Regent King to have arrived here first. Mu Yan flicked his hand, which had Wu Lin’s blood on it, feeling disgusted, he went to wash his hands. All the soldiers also put down their weapons and saluted Mu Yan. At this moment, Wu Jianghai felt like his head was about to explode, as a chill ran from his spine to the crown of his head. What? The man leading them was Mu Yan, the current Regent King! His throat churned as he swallowed saliva incessantly; his face turned pale, his legs gave way, and he knelt on the ground with a splash, sending mud flying. He kept kneeling and pleading, “My Prince, I was wrong... I was wrong! Spare my life, please!” At this moment, Wu Lin also snapped out of his daze, realizing whom he had offended! This man was none other than the fiercely formidable Regent King of Nanjin! Thinking of the arrogant words he had just spoken, he was terrified to the core, trembling uncontrollably as he lay on the ground. After Chen Zi understood the whole process, he said coldly: “How dare you, do you know who the person before you is?” Chen Zi’s gaze swept all the government officials, bandits, and Wu Family protectors, and he authoritatively reprimanded: “Present here is the Regent King, Princess Regent of Prince Zhenbei, Young General of the Zhan Family Army, and the daughter of the Minister. Just now you even intended to commit murder, how many heads do you have to lose!” Everyone was terrified by the identities of the four, and Wu Lin fainted on the spot. The cold mountain wind blew on Wu Jianghai’s face, and he closed his eyes in despair; their Wu family was finished! How could he have imagined that these people had such noble identities, but why would such distinguished people come to their insignificant place! The Great Master was also in panic; he was drenched in cold sweat. Just now, he had said he would take the Regent Princess Consort as the Village Chief’s Wife, no wonder that man hurt him; it turned out he was the Regent King! Indeed, the one disguised as a man was the Regent King’s Princess Zhan Lan; she was also the Brave General and Prince Zhenbei, no wonder her martial skills were so formidable! The sound of crows cawing echoed in the sky; the Great Master’s face turned deathly pale, his body shaking like a sieve; he had suggested Zhan Lan to be his Village Chief’s Wife, was that not seeking death? The bandits were also terrified out of their wits; they all began to regret why they had come down the mountain to do this! Mu Yan looked to Assistant Minister of War, Chen Zi, and instructed: “First distribute the disaster relief food to the people, we’ll talk after getting through today.” “Yes, this subordinate obeys!” As the soldiers went to distribute the disaster relief food, Mu Yan looked at the kneeling county magistrate and ordered the Hidden Guard: “Put them all in jail.” “Yes!” The Hidden Guards were swift and forceful; Wu Lin, who had fainted, was dragged away like a dead dog. Wu Jianghai continued to kneel and plead: “My Prince, please spare your subordinate... I know I was wrong!” The Great Master said nothing because he knew his pleading was futile. ... After a busy day of arranging everything for the people, the four of them returned to the hostel, dragging their exhausted bodies.

Chapter 355: 355: Main General, the Junior General is Late!

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