Ming Dynasty Detective 1546

Chapter 180 Rescue of Yan Shifan

"Well?"

Yan Shifan was beaten again and cried silently for a long time before finally falling into a deep sleep.

When he opened his eyes again, he looked outside and was immediately stunned.

It's daybreak.

According to Yun Shao, Liang Jinglun, the young master of Wantong Shipping, fell ill yesterday and was unable to take care of himself, but after a night of recovery, he should have recovered by the next day.

From the attitude of those servants and guards, one can imagine this man's temperament; once you fall into his hands...

Make no footsteps! Absolutely no footsteps!
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. The terrifying footsteps still came, but the next moment, the door was gently pushed open, and a figure flashed in. Then, a young woman softly called out, "Young Master Yan? Young Master Yan?"

Yan Shifan breathed a sigh of relief, realizing the other person wasn't Yun Shao, and asked in a low voice, "Who are you?"

The young woman said, "This servant is Chu Rou. Miss Yun Shao sent me to tell Young Master Yan that she has come up with a plan to ensure that that beast will not recover today and will not cause you any trouble!"

Yan Shifan was greatly encouraged. His method of self-rescue had actually worked! He quickly said, "Good! That's wonderful! Once I get out of here, I will never forget the two of you who saved my life!"

However, thinking of those fierce-looking guards, Yan Shifan asked with concern, "Is your young lady alright?"

Chu Rou whispered, "Miss is alright for now, but she can't continue like this. Once that beast Liang Jinglun finds out that Miss has aroused his addiction, he will definitely beat Miss to death..."

Yan Shifan didn't understand at first, but now was not the time to explain the ins and outs, so he asked directly, "How long can Yun Shao's method delay things?"

First Judo: "One day at most!"

"Just one day... just one day..."

Yan Shifan took a deep breath: "While you're a maid, can you leave the inner quarters during this time?"

Chu Rou said sadly, "I was also kidnapped. My parents drowned in the water. I was taken into the house and guarded by the servants. They won't let us out at all!"

"Is this a bandit's den? There's actually such a place right under the emperor's nose!"

Yan Shifan was furious: "Do you dare to resist together and break out? As soon as you see the government officials, these guards will never dare to act so recklessly again!"

Chu Rou said, "But this is the outskirts of the capital. It would take several hours to get to the Shuntian Prefecture government office. We can't escape there at all; we'll be caught and brought back..."

"No horses in the backyard? Tsk, that won't do!"

Yan Shifan was angry for a moment, then his anger subsided.

Sending a few frail women to snatch horses and rush out to deliver a message is indeed a bit far-fetched.

Moreover, Zhuangzi was some distance from the capital. Even if these women risked countless hardships to notify the Shuntian Prefecture government, he would have already been moved by the time the officials arrived with their men…

Chu Rou was very clever and thought of the same thing: "Young Master Yan, we can't do that. That beast Liang Jinglun previously threatened to use your heart and liver as wine! If we report him to the authorities, he will definitely kill you!"

Yan Shifan shrank back and whispered, "So, we can only wait! We can only escape when clues are found outside and this suburban mansion is located!"

Others might find it hard to believe, but Yan Shifan believed in Haiyue.

This close friend should already be searching for him, and this detective also has the ability to find him!

But the problem remains: the act of kidnapping a candidate for the imperial examination at Lumingyuan is too heinous. Once the case is investigated and the perpetrators are caught red-handed, no one, from top to bottom, will be able to escape.

When the soldiers surrounded the mansion, it was actually his most dangerous moment, because they would definitely kill him to silence him, or at least leave him with no way to prove anything!
In this life-or-death moment, Yan Shifan's mind raced, and he found the only way to survive: "Chu Rou, do you know if there is any place in this inner courtyard where I can hide temporarily?"

Chu Rou was somewhat taken aback: "What does Young Master mean?"

Yan Shifan explained, "Once the government troops appear, you two will take me there... No! I'll go there myself to hide temporarily. Otherwise, Liang Jinglun knows he's doomed and will definitely kill me first!"

"This servant understands!"

Chu Rou nodded repeatedly: "This servant knows a very secluded place that ordinary people wouldn't notice. Young master, you can walk like this after leaving the room..."

Yan Shifan listened carefully, made sure he remembered the location, and was overjoyed: "If I can escape alive, I will never forget your life-saving kindness! Give me something to cut the ropes. Three people will be more noticeable. I will go alone and then bring the soldiers back to rescue you!"

Chu Rou reached out and touched the rope: "Young Master Yan, let me re-tie the knot for you. It looks very secure, but you can actually untie it yourself!"

"Okay! Hurry up! I need to relieve myself!" The unspeakable thing is that during such a long period of being tied up, Yan Shifan had inevitably made his pants absorb water three times. Fortunately, he didn't have a big period, and the damp parts had dried, and he had gotten used to the smell.

Now, after untying the ropes and tearing off the blindfold, he didn't care about anything else and went straight to a corner, wanting to relieve himself quickly.

But as soon as he pulled down his trousers, Yan Shifan looked at the dry ground and wondered how the guards would react if they rushed in and saw the water stains on the ground. So he slowly pulled the trousers back up.

Such a huge flaw cannot be left unexplored!
Yan Shifan rubbed his already bruised wrists and ankles, his eyes resolute: "Come on! Tie them up!"

Chu Rou praised, "Young Master has gone through so much. This servant doesn't know how to express my gratitude. Young Master will definitely be saved!"

Yan Shifan turned his head and saw a pretty young girl. He thought that if she wasn't beautiful, she wouldn't have been kidnapped. He sighed and said, "You guys have it tough, trying to survive in this bandit's den. If you manage to escape, what are you going to do?"

Chu Rou's eyes reddened, and she sobbed, "After my parents were murdered, I have no relatives left. Miss is also all alone and destitute. If you don't mind, young master, could you take us in?"

'Oh my! Double happiness!'

The image of Yun Shao reappeared in Yan Shifan's mind. If his hands and feet hadn't been tied up again, he would have patted his chest and guaranteed, "I have always pitied you unfortunate women the most in my life. It is fate that we have met. How could I despise you? It's a deal. From now on, you are a member of our Yan family!"

"Thank you, sir!"

Chu Rou retied the rope and taught him how to untie it. Not daring to linger, she whispered, "This servant is leaving now. Take care, young master!"

"be careful!"

Yan Shifan bid him a reluctant farewell. Once he was alone again, he touched the rope with his back hand, closed his eyes, and began his survival plea again: "Father! Mother! Mingwei! Come find me quickly!"

……

"This is it!"

Haiyue and Lu Bing looked at the residence not far away and said in a deep voice, "Liang Jinglun has been living here since he fell seriously ill. According to the city guards, the carriage of Wantong Shipping did enter the city before 9:00 am yesterday and left the city after 1:00 pm, which coincides with the time of the Deer Cry Banquet. Even if the people in the carriage cannot be seen, they are the biggest suspects we have identified so far!"

Hai Yue, who hadn't slept all night, was still full of energy. In contrast, Lu Bing could hardly hide his exhaustion, but a cold glint flashed between his brows: "A mere private chamber of commerce dares to do such a treasonous thing. I think they're tired of living!"

Haiyue said, "Didn't Wenfu say before that Wantong Shipping is not a simple merchant association? It not only has an inseparable relationship with many officials in the court, but also has many outlaws and thugs under its command? Such a force, which is half involved in the court and half based in the underworld, thinks it can straddle both the black and white worlds and often acts recklessly!"

"Spanning both the legitimate and criminal worlds... Hey! That's a very apt description! Just like the Hawks, who originally occupied Tianqiao, even when they were wiped out, they still dared to launch a counterattack against our Embroidered Uniform Guard!"

Lu Bing snorted coldly: "Hong Qi has already gone to the Northern Garrison to gather elite troops. I want to see if Wantong Shipping is another 'hawk squad'!"

So far, they are not certain that Yan Shifan is inside. Fortunately, after learning about Wantong Shipping's actions, Lu Bing decided not to keep this half-black, half-white force.

If it dared to exploit the grain transport system, was this canal built for the Ming Dynasty?
The key issue is that even though the backers of the Three Judicial Offices have fallen, they still continue to occupy the capital. They are so audacious, why not kill them?

Haiyue also knew that such forces were definitely involved in all sorts of illegal activities, and that killing people was commonplace for them. Eliminating them would not be unjust, but she still offered advice before taking action: "It's best not to launch a direct attack. Otherwise, even if Liang Jinglun really kidnapped you, he will definitely kill Donglou when he has nowhere else to go, and he won't leave any survivors."

"There is indeed that risk..."

Lu Bing nodded: "Then let's send in some experts to investigate first. If we find Yan Shifan, we'll rescue him and then wipe out all the thieves!"

"So best."

Haiyue nodded and added, "I'll go in too!"

Lu Bing was not surprised, but said sincerely, "If it weren't for Mingwei, it would have been impossible to lock down the kidnapper in less than a day. Now he has even risked his life to save people. Having you as a friend is truly a blessing that Yan Shifan has accumulated over eight lifetimes!"

Haiyue smiled: "Donglou is my closest friend, so it's only right."

Whether for his own advancement or not, Yan Shifan had devoted a great deal of effort to the founding of the Yixin Society. In addition, he had no bad reputation when it came to friendship. So, when he encountered trouble, he naturally did his best.

"Good! Good!"

Lu Bing laughed and said, "So, can Mingwei guess what I'm going to say next?"

Haiyue understood: "Wenfu is also my close friend, so of course he will come with me."

"Haha! That's exactly right!"

Lu Bing patted the sword at his waist and said menacingly, "We brothers will storm this place today and see what kind of monsters and demons are hiding in this den of dragons and tigers!"

(End of this chapter)