Chapter 2352: Meeting Prefect Magistrate Cheng

Chapter 2352: Meeting Prefect Magistrate Cheng

However, Meng Yunzheng had resigned from his official position and chosen to become a humble school headmaster. Would it be difficult to persuade him based on that alone?

The man continued, "Young Master Meng, you must have something you desire. As long as you can serve our Master, anything that our Master can provide, we can fulfill for you."

Meng Yunzheng was almost amused by this offer. Wasn't it a bit too much to paint such a grand picture?

He chuckled, "Gong Qiu caused the death of my mother. I hold no goodwill toward him or his other children. Do you understand now?"

"But you've already avenged her, Lord Gong is dead. Our Master is your only family, and you and our Master don't have any direct conflicts. There are no permanent enemies in this world. There's no need to be so averse."

Meng Yunzheng simply shook his head and stopped talking, leaning back in his chair and closing his eyes.

The man, seeing this, suddenly laughed, "It seems that Young Master Meng needs more time to consider. I wonder what County Princess thinks about this."

Meng Yunzheng immediately opened his eyes, his gaze sharp as he looked at the man.

However, the man had already stood up and said to Cheng Wu, "Let's take Young Master Meng to rest first."

"Understood."

Meng Yunzheng was led away.

Meanwhile, Shu Yu and Zhao Xi, who had left earlier, had already been taken to a courtyard in the backyard.

Shu Yu looked at the heavily guarded courtyard and furrowed her brows.

She couldn't help but think that not only were there people watching on the surface, but there might also be hidden eyes monitoring them.

However, the real problem was the houses in this courtyard. Apart from the central house with a door, all the windows and small doors were tightly sealed with wooden planks. This "prison" was exceptionally secure.

"Get in," a voice behind them said unceremoniously.

Shu Yu glanced at the person beside her, then lifted her foot and walked forward.

The door was opened, and the room was dimly lit. After Shu Yu's eyes adjusted, her expression changed in an instant.

There were more than a dozen people in the room, all looking weary and haggard, sitting huddled together in a corner.

When they heard the sound of the door opening, they all looked up.

Then, Shu Yu locked eyes with someone in the room who looked strangely familiar.

She widened her eyes, her face filled with disbelief.

Before she could speak, Ma Lu, who was standing beside her, was the first to cry out in shock, "Lord Cheng?"

Yes, among the more than a dozen people who were locked in the room, one of them was none other than Prefect Magistrate Cheng, the Southwest Inspector.

As soon as Ma Lu's voice fell, he was pushed into the room.

He stumbled forward a few steps before regaining his balance.

Shu Yu and her companions also entered the room, and the door was closed behind them with a loud "thud."

There was a brief silence in the room. Prefect Magistrate Cheng looked at Shu Yu with surprise and said, "County Princess, is that you?"

Shu Yu forced a smile and replied, "Prefect Magistrate Cheng, it's been a long time."

She had initially thought that something was wrong with Prefect Magistrate Cheng, but she hadn't expected to find him imprisoned here as well.

Prefect Magistrate Cheng appeared much thinner, with sunken cheeks. He was supported by a woman beside him, and he limped as he walked toward them.

"County Princess, you... you really came," Prefect Magistrate Cheng said.

"Did Prefect Magistrate Cheng know that I would come?"

"I've met the Daoist Master of Dongqing Temple, and I heard that she's your master. So I thought, perhaps you would come to the Southwest."

Prefect Magistrate Cheng's body swayed, and he turned to instruct the others in the room, "Quickly, untie County Princess and her companions."

Several people in the corner stood up and also revealed the person lying on the ground.