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Chapter 1568: Putting on a Show
🕑 Added 2023-09-02 06:27:42 +0000 UTCChapter 1568: Putting on a Show
To confirm the situation, Hao Dingshan decided to head to Liufang Lane to further validate things. He and another person went straight to the lane without waiting for Zhao Xi and Xia Yan to come out.
When they reached the entrance of the lane, they indeed saw a horse parked outside the Meng family's door. It was not an ordinary horse, clearly indicating that someone important was visiting the Meng family.
Hao Dingshan didn't rush forward and chose to wait nearby.
After a while, Zhao Xi and Xia Yan hurriedly returned and went inside the house. Only then did Hao Dingshan pretend to pass by and gradually approach the Meng family's residence.
Listening to what was being said inside was more challenging here compared to the medical clinic.
Just when Hao Dingshan was pondering with a frown, a loud shout came from inside, "... If they're gone, go after them! Don't you know..."
The rest of the words were obviously suppressed; the speaker was probably an official from the government, right?
After that, Hao Dingshan couldn't hear anything more from inside.
He felt somewhat restless, but he had to stay composed, especially at times like this.
Fortunately, before long, the Meng family's door opened, and a man with a cold and displeased expression came out.
Hao Dingshan narrowed his eyes, "That person seems to be one of Prefect Magistrate Fei's entourage."
Prefect Magistrate Fei used to be in the capital, and Hao Dingshan was somewhat familiar with the people he often brought along.
The man untied the horse at the door and led it out of the lane.
As he approached, Hao Dingshan quickly lowered his head, but he could still sense the strong anger emanating from the man as he passed by.
It seemed that the man didn't get the result he wanted here.
After the man left, Hao Dingshan discreetly observed the Meng family. Meng Yunzheng and Zhao Xi were standing at the door, their expressions somewhat solemn and worried.
After a while, Meng Yunzheng patted Zhao Xi on the shoulder, and the two of them turned back into the house.
One of Hao Dingshan's companions asked him, "What do we do now?"
"You go find out if Doctor Zhao has really left Jiangyuan County. As for me," Hao Dingshan paused, squinted his eyes, and said, "I'll go to the prefectural city to assess the situation. If it's true, we'll hurry back to the capital on fast horses. This time, we might achieve great success."
"Alright." The companion got excited. "I'll go inquire right away."
The two split ways, and Hao Dingshan quickly headed to the city.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Meng Yunzheng and Zhao Xi were already inside the house, sipping tea without the tension they showed before.
"Do you think our plan will succeed?" Zhao Xi asked.
Meng Yunzheng replied, "It involves the Emperor. Even if Hao Dingshan suspects something, he will definitely report back to the capital. If it's true, given his personality, he won't let go of such a significant achievement."
"Now, it all depends on the situation in the capital."
The situation in the capital was undoubtedly much more severe than theirs, as the Emperor had to deal with the Second Prince, Third Prince, and the Xiao family. Hopefully, there won't be any mistakes.
If all goes well, this time they might really capture all their enemies in one fell swoop.
"What should we do now?" Zhao Xi asked.
Meng Yunzheng shook his head. "There's nothing left for us to do. Prefect Magistrate Fei will probably send someone to the southwest, 'searching' for Doctor Zhao. Tomorrow, Ah Yu's shop is opening, and I'll go to the city to tell her the news from the capital. I don't want her to worry. I'll leave things here to you."
