Four Harmonies and Good Fortune

Chapter 211 Call the shots
There were only two people on the mountain. Chen Rong and the others did not leave in a hurry, but picked up sticks. If things went wrong, they would take them down.

As the two drew closer, Zheng could finally see their faces clearly.

"Thank you, Madam."

Zheng instinctively cried out.

Chen Rong immediately frowned, revealing an expression of certainty, and ordered the people around him: "Surround them."

Zheng reached out and grabbed Chen Rong: "Don't do anything yet, ask him first."

Xie Yuyan was walking in front, but as she got closer to those people, the tall figure behind her took a step forward and blocked her from view.

“Mr. Wang…” Zheng had met this Mr. Wang before, at Mr. Tong’s place. Looking at the two familiar faces in front of her, Zheng didn’t know what to say.

She should have been happy to see that Madam Xie was alright, but after Chen Rong's words, she became uncertain. At this moment, she was in a great internal struggle, unsure of what to do.

Wang Yan looked at Chen Rong: "Are you from Chenyao Village?" Several men survived in Chenyao Village, so this person must be one of them.

At this point, there's no point in trying to cover it up. Chen Rong said, "Yes."

Wang Yan said, "Without my orders, the people down the mountain won't come up. Let's go inside and talk."

After speaking, he took a step forward. Chen Rong's men nervously grabbed their sticks, ready to rush forward and fight Wang Yan to the death at any moment. They had lived in fear in the mountains all day long, and now that they had actually been discovered, their minds went blank, and all they wanted was to protect themselves.

Wang Yan didn't even glance at him, but instead took off his sword and threw it to Chen Rong.

Chen Rong reached out and grabbed it.

Wang Yan said calmly, "With so many of you, are you afraid of just the two of us?"

Chen Rong looked at the two people in front of him. The man was carrying a bundle in his hand. His expression was solemn, his eyes were deep, and he had an imposing aura that made people's spines tremble.

The woman had clear, bright eyes and a natural expression. She showed no fear in this situation, and her composed demeanor made it difficult for anyone to have any other thoughts.

These two people looked like they were from an extraordinary background, but unlike those high and mighty people, they didn't look at them with disdain and contempt.

Just as the man said, those people wouldn't go up the mountain without his orders. Conversely, if they were captured, the men at the foot of the mountain wouldn't dare to make any rash moves.

It's useless to talk about things, and it's hard to convince people easily, but this arrangement at least shows some sincerity.

Chen Rong put away his stick and looked at the people around him: "Keep an eye on what's happening down the mountain." Then he strode forward and led the way.

Wang Yan slowed his pace and walked beside Xie Yuyan. From the moment the two decided to leave the guards behind and go up the mountain alone, Wang Yan didn't say anything, but he was always protecting her. In critical moments, Wang Hechun was still reliable.

The four people entered the house and sat down. Madam Zheng spoke first, "Madam Xie, what brings you here?"

Xie Yuyan said, "After Wang Tianshi and I finished investigating the evidence at the arsenal workshop in Guan County, we were going straight to the arsenal workshop in Wei County. On the way, we learned that you had left the city, so we changed our route and came after you."

Chen Rong frowned, about to question him, but Wang Yan glanced at him indifferently, and Chen Rong subconsciously shut his mouth.

Xie Yuyan continued, "As for why we changed our route, it's because we felt that the information we got from you was more important than searching for evidence at the Wei County arsenal."

Chen Rong hadn't expected that Madam Xie would be so straightforward, actually revealing the truth like that.

Isn't she afraid that they will attack her in their anger and shock?
Madam Zheng said in surprise, "Madam knows about us..."

Xie Yuyan said, "The yamen said that Jiao Da, who kidnapped and sold me, was related to Han Tong and those bandits." "I found a lawyer in the city to inquire about Han Tong, and that's how I learned about Chenyao Village. The lawyer said that Han Tong's family had cried out for justice, saying that they were not bandits and had not massacred the village, but Han Tong's family later withdrew their lawsuit and then disappeared without a trace. That's when I became suspicious of this case."

"Later, I met you and Chen Ping at Mr. Tong's place. Firstly, I wanted to help you, and secondly, after getting to know you, I might be able to hear more about the truth of Han Tong's case."

Zheng still trusted Xie Da Niangzi from the bottom of her heart.

Xie Yuyan continued, "I did so much in Daming Prefecture, and I always thought you would take the initiative to mention the case of the bandits from back then, but you didn't say a word."

“The more unwilling you are to talk about it, the more likely there is something to hide, which may concern your entire Chenyao Village. Even if I were to ask you directly, I doubt you would tell the truth.”

Before Zheng could speak, Chen Rong said, "Knowing they wouldn't say anything, you had someone secretly watching Chenyao Village, claiming to be helping them, but you clearly had ulterior motives. My sister-in-law even praised you as a kind person, but how are you any different from those people?"

After Chen Rong finished speaking, Wang Yan frowned. His previously calm eyes suddenly turned sharp, but he easily concealed it and said indifferently, "How do you survive hiding in the mountains? Selling smuggled salt?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Rong felt a chill run down his spine, as selling smuggled salt in Daliang was a serious crime.

Wang Yan continued, "Those who buy your smuggled salt will also be punished if discovered by the authorities. To them, are you a good person or a bad person? And what about those Western Xia people who sell you the bluish-white salt?"

Chen Rong's words were immediately choked in his throat.

“What you did was also for your own benefit,” Wang Yan said. “Since it’s all scheming, don’t talk about good deeds. You might as well calculate what would be more advantageous for you.”

Chen Rong's face turned ugly, but he couldn't refute it.

Xie Yuyan continued, "As for how he knew that Han Tong was framed... it's because Wang Tianshi killed Commander Feng Chuan, and Deputy Commander Tan Xiang had no choice but to confess the truth."

This time, Chen Rong and Zheng Shi were both stunned and speechless for a long time.

Chen Rong stammered, "You...what did you say? You...killed Feng Chuan?"

Although he didn't do it himself, he set a trap that forced Tan Xiang to kill.

But there's no need to explain these details here.

Chen Rong seemed to only just realize what was going on. He looked at Wang Yan and asked, "You...you are an angel sent by the imperial court?" He knew what an angel was.

Han Tong once said that if they could find an angel sent by the imperial court, they could bring the case directly to the emperor's ears.

This time, Wang Yan didn't speak. Instead, he tossed the bundle in his hand to Chen Rong, gesturing for him to open it.

Chen Rong had a vague idea in his mind. He slowly untied the bundle, revealing a head.

When Xu Renyuan was the commander, Feng Chuan was the deputy commander.

Chen Rong had seen Feng Chuan from afar a few times, so... he could recognize his face.

"It really was him, you killed him..."

This time, Chen Rong believed Wang Yan's words.

Wang Yan said, "If we wanted to capture you, we wouldn't need to go up the mountain; we could just send troops to besiege this place."

Countless thoughts flashed through Chen Rong's mind, and then he finally bowed to Wang Yan: "Please, Envoy Wang, do us justice."