So many people already know that I came to the pier, and there are even so many Chu clan guards here. If something really does happen, then it’ll really blow up.
Zheng Dan took a step forward when she saw that the tension was escalating. She blocked between both sides and said, “Ah Zu, your words are suspecting our Zheng clan for participating in illegal trade.”
“That’s not my intention at all. But if those under you are hiding their illegal activities from those higher up, then all of you will become victims as well. All of you probably want to get to the bottom of this affair too, right?” Zu An replied.
“Of course we want to get to the bottom of this, but if we let others find out that our Zheng clan’s butler was caught, what would they think? They will definitely start doubting the Zheng clan first. This will deal irreversible damage to our clan,” said Zheng Dan.
“Those who are clean will remain clean, those who are dirty will have their filth exposed. Why does miss Zheng need to worry about these things?” Zu An smiled. He clearly had no intention of backing down here.
Sang Qian definitely couldn’t let him bring this person away. He found himself in an impasse.
Right at this time, a group of orderly footsteps sounded. Then a loud laughter sounded. “In that case, why don’t you just hand him to us?”
Zu An turned around, discovering that it was another familiar face. Vice Magistrate Pang Chun brought over a group of bailiffs.
Sang Qian said coldly, “I believe this is our police camp’s area of jurisdiction? Isn’t the vice magistrate overstepping your bounds?”
Pang Chun was also enraged. He said with a slight smile, “Commander Sang is a bit too excited.Since neither side wishes for the suspect to be brought away by the other party, then wouldn’t it be better for a neutral third party like us to interrogate him?”
Neutral my ass! thought Sang Qian
But Pang Chun immediately added, “Commander Sang and the Zheng clan share an engagement. Since someone from the Zheng clan is even involved, shouldn’t we do things in a way that avoids the most suspicion?”
Sang Qian was shocked. He understood that there was already no way he could bring this person away. In that case, giving this person to Pang Chun was still better than giving him to the Chu cla.
Zu An didn’t have any objections either. Pang Chun was someone on City Lord Xie’s side. Strictly speaking, City Lord Xie and the Chu Clan weren’t on the same side, but they weren’t on the same side as Sang Hong either. The Xie clan and the Chu clan’s relationship was still considered close.
Pang Chun quickly brought people away. At the same time, he brought many people here as witnesses.
Zu An also hurriedly returned to contact the Chu clan about what happened.
When both sides left, Sang Qian called Zheng Dan over to a hidden corner. He looked at her with dissatisfaction, “Why was Hou Yun left behind? Why were all those sands in the boat field with yellow sand? Anyone could tell that something is wrong here!”
Zheng Dan replied, “It was too late by the time we received news. Even if we tried to stall longer, it still wouldn’t have been enough. Where would we be able to find that much cotton in such a short time? The fact that we have enough yellow sand as a substitute is already the best result.”
“As for Hou Yun, we have to at least have someone make sure that these things are completed quickly, right? He was the best candidate.”
Sang Qian knew that she was telling the truth. But when he thought about how Hou Yun was brought away, he couldn’t help but feel anxious. “But Hou Yun was still brought away by Pan Chun’s men in the end! Things will get really tricky if he ends up saying something he shouldn’t say!”
Zheng Dan smiled, “Don’t worry, uncle Hou has already worked for our clan for so long, he is trustworthy. He has already gone through several decades of storms too, so some small things won’t scare him. Furthermore, there wasn’t any concrete proof today.”
Sang Qian said with a sneer, “Many times, proof isn’t needed at all for them to handle a case. You might not know how vicious those Yamen’s methods are. The number of individuals who could endure their torture are a trifling few. That Hou Yun seems like he’s had it quite good recently. If he was in my hands, I guarantee that he would spill everything within three days.”
Zheng Dan sighed. “That is why we must save him as soon as possible to prevent worries from growing.”
“He’s already in Pang Chun’s hands. Chu clan’s men are paying close attention to this situation too. How are we going to save him?” Sang Qian said in dissatisfaction.
Zheng Dan’s expression was still calm. “Don’t worry. I’ve already thought of a way as soon as I was notified. I’ve already informed Uncle Hou as well. He should have already mentally prepared himself for a potential capture.”
“What method?” Sang Hong hurriedly asked.
“You’ll find out tomorrow morning. Of course, I will need your father’s cooperation at that time,” replied Zheng Dan.
Sang Qian didn’t feel like asking more when he saw how she feigned mysteriousness, or else he’ll make himself look dumb. Instead, he asked another question that he was concerned about. “By the way, where did all the illegal salt go?”
“We were in a rush, so of course we dumped it into the river. Otherwise, our Zheng clan would be finished.” Zheng Dan sighed with pity.
“That dogshit Zu An made us lose so much silver again!” When he heard this, Sang Qian immediately cursed out in fury.
You have successfully trolled Sang Qian for +999 Rage!
Zheng Dan still had the smile of a wise and virtuous lady, but inside, she released a sigh. This fiance of hers normally still looked a bit suave, but just look at how flustered he was getting after encountering trouble! He could only get angry from his incompetence. He was just too inferior to his father in this aspect.
On the contrary, that fella Zu An normally looked like an idiot, but he was terrifyingly calm and difficult to deal with at crucial times.
When she recalled what happened between the two of them earlier, she suddenly felt her heartbeat quicken. Her fair cheeks also unknowingly flushed with a faint layer of redness.