Wanjin Lady

Chapter 385 The light of the sword and the shadow of the sword

Wei Zheng saw the corpses scattered in the yard, and the headless male corpse that Zhao Heng carried back from the Wen family, and he felt annoyed.

The disturbance caused by the Japanese in the city had long been cleared up, but there was no guarantee that scoundrels would take advantage of the chaos to cause trouble. The Wen family had a family of old, weak, sick, and disabled people, and they also had two children...

too slow.

He should have sent Zhao Heng to guard the Wen family every step of the way!

But he has no name or status, so why should he care about anything or feel anything?

Wei Zheng rarely has moments when he cannot make a decision. At this moment, an uncontrollable irritation spread in his heart.

Fortunately, as soon as the riots started in the city, they fought their way back to the Governor's Mansion from the villa.

The Wen residence was not far from the Governor's Office. A moment later, Zhao Heng returned, this time radiant and confident. "My Lord, I've clarified. Miss Wen said... the Japanese are short, with calluses on the sides and center of their feet from friction, and slightly wider toes. They use narrow Japanese swords, one long and one short. The katana has a larger curvature, while the katana has a more gradual curvature, with a uniquely shaped tip."

After Zhao Heng finished speaking, he wiped the sweat from his forehead.

It’s killing me. I have to remember so many things at once. I feel like I need to grow a brain.

Wei Zheng listened in silence. The characteristics Wen Wan described matched those of the Japanese he had seen. He couldn't help but wonder, how could Wen Wan, who had never left her house, know so much about the Japanese?

Could it be that the teacher taught him this?

wrong.

If I hadn't been dealing with the Japanese on the front line for many years, I wouldn't be so familiar with their characteristics.

"How did Wen Wan know the characteristics of the Japanese so clearly? Have you asked her where she got the information?"

Zhao Heng, who had just returned and was still catching his breath, asked: "Ah?"

Wei Zheng got angry when he saw Zhao Heng's stupid look, especially when he thought about Wen Wan's deceased husband who was also named Zhao Heng, his expression became even more impatient.

Zhao Heng keenly sensed that the Marquis was unhappy, and hurriedly bowed and fled: "I will go ask Manager Wen now!"

Zhao Heng felt aggrieved: You all treat him as a messenger, right?

Wen Wan had just fallen into bed when she heard the sound of the outer courtyard door opening, followed by Zhao Heng's hoarse voice. She lit the oil lamp, put on her clothes, got out of bed, pushed the door open, and saw Zhao Heng standing there.

After hearing Zhao Heng's question, Wen Wan held her forehead and thought to herself that she shouldn't have said too much just now.

The figures are naturally sharp and suspicious, and I'm afraid they will suspect her again!

The autumn night was chilly. Wen Wan wrapped herself in a coat and held up a yellow paper oil lamp. "Let's go. I'll go with you to see the Marquis."

Zhao Heng was almost moved to tears!

that's nice!

No need to think!

The long streets were deserted. After a night of bustle, the early morning silence of Bozhou City was even more desolate. Every household had its doors and windows shut, but lights were lit one after another. After the recent commotion, no one would sleep tonight. Everyone was alert, fearing a second wave of attacks.

The Governor's Mansion was brightly lit.

Wen Wan walked into the yard, looked around subconsciously, and then frowned.

Such a strong smell of blood!

There were corpses scattered all over the front yard, obviously the corpses of the bandits who had just claimed that "Japanese invaders attacked the city".

Wen Wan followed Zhao Heng through the winding corridors and finally arrived in front of Wei Zheng deep in the inner courtyard.

Although the lights in the Governor's Mansion were on and soldiers were constantly coming in and out of the front yard, it was quiet and peaceful here for Wei Zheng. His confidants were not in the house, and he was the only one sitting alone in the yard.

Wei Zheng's desk was piled high with paperwork. He wore a loose, jet-black robe, his jade crown meticulously fixed, revealing a mastery of his craft. Aside from his unusually pale complexion and dark pupils, he had a distinctly yandere air.

The frail figurine tonight... seems even more alluring. I want to fondle it even more.

"Why don't I see Miss Xu tonight?"

Wei Zheng's expression changed as soon as Wen Wan opened her mouth.

Wei Zheng frowned slightly and looked at him with a puzzled look, "What Miss Xu?"

Look. Love has struck, and the consequences are serious!

Wen Wan didn't know why she mentioned Miss Xu as soon as she entered the room. Anyway, she just thought about it and opened her mouth and brought up this matter naturally.

At this moment, it not only sounds sour, but also sounds like green tea complaining.

In this round... her tea art is obviously better than that of Miss Xu.

She covered her face and coughed softly, trying to make amends, "A few days ago, I came to the Marquis's courtyard to borrow glass cups and plates, and it was Miss Xu who helped me. I saw that she was always in the Governor's Courtyard, in charge of the backyard, and I thought..."

Shut up!

The more you listen, the more you enjoy tea!

You hesitated at the end of your sentence, you obviously did it on purpose!
You green tea ancestor!

Wenwan pursed her lips, remained silent, lowered her eyes, and scratched her face with her hands.

Wei Zheng suddenly looked at Zhao Heng with a gloomy look, "Has Miss Xu been managing the inner quarters of the Governor's Court these days?"

Zhao Heng was suddenly called out.

I don't know... He cleans toilets in the camp every day!

But he didn't dare to reply "I don't know". He could only imitate Wen Wan's scratching of his face, his eyes wandering as he said, "Maybe... it seems... maybe... I saw her in the courtyard..."

Wei Zheng's face darkened. "Who allowed her in?"

Zhao Heng pursed his lips, remained silent, lowered his eyes, and continued to scratch his face with his hands.

He felt wronged and aggrieved. Miss Xu had her own hands and feet, but she insisted on staying in the Governor's Office. What could he do?
He was still busy cleaning the toilet! One thousand! And the Marquis had even increased the dosage with a letter from him!
Who wouldn’t feel wronged?
"The soldiers guarding the inner courtyard...will be punished with thirty lashes. If anyone enters or leaves the Governor's Court again, you will no longer be required to stay with me!"

This was a serious statement, and Zhao Heng quickly knelt down. "My Lord, I admit my mistake! I will definitely strengthen security in the future! Not to mention Miss Xu, I wouldn't even open the door if Miss Xu's father came!"

Wen Wan, the instigator and the main culprit, tried to appear innocent and took over the conversation naturally. "My Lord, you just asked me how I knew how to identify the Japanese... My adoptive father told me a little bit, and Master Tu also killed Japanese in his early years, so he knows."

This statement is absolutely flawless.

Wei Zheng hummed in agreement.

"I heard from Zhao Heng that it was thanks to your reminder yesterday morning that the city's defenses would have been left unguarded, and a bloodbath might have occurred."

Wen Wan smiled and said, "My Lord, you have prepared for this rainy day and have hidden yourself in the city in advance. I believe you have anticipated the bloody storm tonight. However, I doubt these are the Japanese..."

"That's right. Only the leading few are Japanese, the rest are a mob. Their intention is to create chaos, and it would be best to kill more people and make the situation worse."

"But...what's the purpose?"

Wei Zheng chuckled.

The man had black hair and a plain crown, and his face looked even paler in the dim firelight. But his smile was gentle yet tinged with a hint of evil.

Even if the mountains collapse and the earth breaks, this man still has a firm grasp of the situation.

"The Japanese attacked the city, the governor disappeared, and the city defenses were empty, allowing the Japanese to advance straight in. If such a report were submitted to the emperor, His Majesty would undoubtedly be furious."

Wen Wan's expression froze, and she realized how dangerous tonight was. "Someone doesn't want you to take power in Tianshui Prefecture."