The catcher kept his head lowered, looking very embarrassed.
"Of course the villain knows that Miss Shangguan will not harbor fugitives, but... you also know that small people like us always act based on the appearance of the superiors. You, sir, are generous and have a bodhisattva heart, so let the villains go in and take a look... Just
Have a look……"
Shangguan Wan Ning walked up to the head catcher, her probing eyes filled with meaning.
Anyone who could know that Mu Jingyan was hiding in a separate courtyard of her house would only be a person in the game.
"If you want to go in and search, you can! Let your magistrate come in person." Shangguan Wan Ning refused to give in even a step, insisting on delaying the time. "I will also report it to my father, and then you can search as you like."
"If we can find out, our Shangguan family is willing to bear any responsibility; if we can't find out..." Shangguan Wan Ning's tone suddenly turned cold and she snorted, "Then it won't be so easy to be merciful."
The head catcher was still neither impatient nor angry, and kept smiling in the face of Shangguan Wan Ning's aggression.
At this time, a government servant hurried over and whispered a few words into the catcher's ear.
The catcher's brows relaxed, as if he was relieved. He waved his hand to signal the Yamen servant to leave, and immediately saluted Shangguan Wan Ning.
"Miss Shangguan, since you don't want to be searched by these villains, I'll just resign." After that, the arrester turned around and rushed out of the yard with many government officials.
Shangguan Wan Ning's brows furrowed, an idea flashed in her mind, and her heart beat suddenly.
Oops, I fell into a trap!
She stamped her feet and immediately ran after him.
In the woods not far from the courtyard, ten masked masters surrounded the Mu Jingrui brother and sister.
The cold blade shone sharply in the sunlight.
"You two remnants of the Mu family were able to escape this disaster. You should have kept your tail between your legs, but you still dare to meddle in other people's affairs and have wishful thinking. You don't show your own virtues by soaking in urine. Do you really think that people will sincerely help you?"
The words of the man in black caused ripples in Mu Jingyan's heart.
She hid behind Mu Jingrui, looked at his calm profile, and couldn't help but hold on to his shoulders.
"Brother, what they said..."
"Don't trust people when you employ them, don't trust people when you doubt them."
Shangguan Wan Ning's playful smile appeared in front of Mu Jingrui's eyes. He clenched his fists and whispered to his sister: "Try to follow me later."
Mu Jingyan raised his eyebrows and smiled. "Looking down on me? Let you see how powerful I am, your sister."
As soon as she finished speaking, Mu Jingyan took the lead and attacked the nearest man in black. She was seriously injured and had not recovered, but she had her brother to rely on, so she was able to fight easily.
When Shangguan Wan Ning arrived, she saw the Mu brothers and sisters and the man in black fighting fiercely. She did not dare to say anything to distract Mu Jingrui, so she quietly hid in the grass and stared at the battle.
.
She discovered that Mu Jingrui already had a shadow of his previous life.
His attacks were ruthless and ruthless, almost killing him with every move, and he never gave the opponent a chance to breathe or fight back.
Shangguan Wan Ning was in a daze when a man in black was knocked away by Mu Jingrui's palm and landed right at her feet.
The man in black spurted out a mouthful of blood, staining Shangguan Wan Ning's skirt.
She subconsciously stepped back.
Another man in black noticed Shangguan Wan Ning's presence, turned around and slashed at her with a steel knife.
Shangguan Wan Ning had no way to dodge and couldn't help but close her eyes.
There was a shrill scream in her ears, and she felt her body being lifted up and her cheek pressed against her strong chest.
"How about it?"
Shangguan Wan Ning opened her eyes when she heard Mu Jingrui's voice. She was shocked and saw blood flowing from Mu Jingrui's arms, almost soaking half of his sleeves.
She was shocked.
"You are hurt?"
Mu Jingrui disagreed and tapped several acupuncture points on his body to temporarily stop the bleeding, then tore off a corner of his clothes and tied the wound.
Only then did Shangguan Wan Ning realize that all the men in black were dead.
Her heart was beating wildly, and she secretly took a few deep breaths to calm herself down.
"You're not going to leave anyone alive to ask about the situation?"
"We know who did it, so what's the use of living alive?" Mu Jingrui originally planned to keep the last man in black alive to extract a confession.
However, the man in black attacked Shangguan Wan Ning.
He had no choice but to shoot him to death.
"The other courtyard is no longer safe. I'm afraid something will happen if Jing Yan continues to stay there. Why don't I arrange another place..."
"No."
Mu Jingyan interrupted Shangguan Wan Ning. "I am very grateful that you saved me. You have been extremely kind to our Mu family. We, brother and sister, don't want to drag you down anymore. We will figure out the next thing by ourselves."
Although Mu Jingrui said he believed in Shangguan Wan Ning, Mu Jingyan had reservations.
Shangguan Wan Ning noticed Mu Jingyan's thoughts and couldn't help feeling a little sad.
The two women looked at Mu Jingrui at the same time.
"Xiaoyan, please stay with me. I need her help when investigating Yingchun Tower."
Shangguan Wan Ning couldn't help but feel a little angry, feeling that her good intentions had been trampled on by them.
"In that case, I won't force you. Mr. Mu, Miss Mu, let's just say goodbye."
After saying that, he turned around and left.
Mu Jingrui sensed Shangguan Wan Ning's displeasure and couldn't help but chase him for a few steps before being pulled back by Mu Jingyan beside him.
"Brother, if it turns out that she is really on our side in the future, I will definitely apologize to her sincerely. But now... we are the only two left in the Mu family. We must avenge our parents, and we have to
Be careful."
Mu Jingrui sighed deeply and nodded casually.
He took Mu Jingyan back to the Prince's Mansion and reported the whole story to Xiao Yujue.
"His Royal Highness, as long as you lead people to search Yingchun Tower, you will definitely be able to capture both the people and the stolen goods, capture them all, and rescue the imprisoned girls."
Mu Jingyan couldn't help but become anxious when he saw that Xiao Yujue remained calm.
Xiao Yujue somewhat admired the girl in front of her for maintaining her chivalrous heart after going through great storms and ups and downs.
He couldn't help but look at Mu Jingyan a few more times.
"Miss Mu, it's possible to save people, but it's not possible to get both people and the stolen goods..." Xiao Yujue sighed and sat down on the chair, shaking her head helplessly.
"Why?" Mu Jingyan asked unwillingly.
Xiao Yujue said nothing, but looked at Mu Jingrui.
"Because the second prince can find a scapegoat at any time. Unless we can lure him to Yingchun Tower."
Mu Jingrui had already thought of this on the way back. However, it was not easy to do.
Mu Jingyan clenched his fists, his eyes gradually becoming decadent.
"Miss Mu, you don't have to worry. Since I already know about this, I won't stand idly by. You go to rest first and let me discuss it with your brother."