Chapter 428 Rumors
Meng Liuquan knew what she was worried about, and said, “Kefan, don’t worry, your injury will recover soon. No matter what happens, I will not leave you.” Yu Kefan nodded. With Meng Liuquan’s words, her heart finally settled down.
A week later, the wound on Yu Kefan’s tongue had almost recovered, and she could speak softly. She was very happy. Meng Liuquan said, “We will leave here tomorrow morning and find a safer place to settle down.” Yu Kefan understood his meaning and smiled.
Meng Liuquan pulled Yu Kefan to sit on the bamboo couch, reached out to hold her face, and swore to her again, “Your present life and all future lives are mine, and only you can be my lover, Meng Liuquan.” Yu Kefan nodded. Although she didn’t speak, she had already tacitly agreed.
The next day, Meng Liuquan took Yu Kefan away from the small bamboo house and came to the small city to stay at an inn. Yu Kefan saw that it was not yet evening, so she decided to go to the street to see if there was anything she needed.
Meng Liuquan wanted to make her happy, so he pulled Yu Kefan to the very center of the small city. To their surprise, many people had gathered here.
A high platform was built in the center of the street. Three officials from the enemy country were seated on the platform. Looking at the official uniforms they were wearing, it was clear that their ranks were not low.
The civil official sitting in the center was about 1.7 meters tall, with bright eyes and a thin face but a well-fed physique, indicating a high position. Beside the civil official were two military generals.
Meng Liuquan didn’t know who the civil official was, but he could tell that the other party was unfathomable and certainly not mediocre. Yu Kefan said very softly to Meng Liuquan, “I wonder what that important official wants to do?” Meng Liuquan shook his head, “I don’t know either, let’s see.”
As they were talking, the crowd suddenly became restless. Looking up, another official had arrived on the high platform.
Judging by his attire, this person’s rank did not seem high. He was holding a prepared speech and stood on the platform reciting it. The crowd below was noisy, and no one could understand what he was saying.
The civil official sitting on the platform couldn’t help but frown and coughed heavily.
The official who was reading the speech immediately stopped and said loudly to the audience below, “Now, please listen to our lord’s speech. Everyone must not make noise or discuss. Do you understand? Hey, my lord, please.” After the official finished speaking, he stood respectfully to the side.
Meng Liuquan was puzzled about who this guy was and what he wanted to say to the old people of the small city. Yu Kefan tightly gripped Meng Liuquan’s hand, her palms were a little sweaty.
Clearly, this was her first time encountering such a scene, and she was a little timid. Meng Liuquan said softly, “Don’t be afraid, I’m here.” “Mm,” Yu Kefan hummed.
Meng Liuquan pulled her into his arms and said, “Let’s listen to what this guy has to say first.” Yu Kefan felt relieved and nodded with a smile.
The civil official came to the front of the platform, waved to the audience below, and said loudly, “Everyone, don’t be afraid. I am here in the small city today to convey the Emperor’s decree. I am not here to make things difficult for you, venerable villagers. Please rest assured. I am loyal to the Emperor, and I have absolutely no ill will towards you.” Hearing the official say this, everyone stopped discussing.
The civil official continued, “Everyone, I want to announce two things to you. I know that it is not easy for you to come to the small city. The small city is known as our dynasty’s guardian city.
The imperial court has decided to open all the resources of the small city to the outside world. We hope that you will not let down the imperial court’s expectations and will work together with the officials to promote the development of the small city. This is the first matter.
The second matter is the most important. The Emperor has specially sent me to the small city to issue a proclamation to all people. You don’t need me to say it, you all know that before, some people were swindling in the name of the imperial court, pretending to be gods.
As a result, many good families were harmed, and how many harmonious families were broken up, leaving wives and children separated. In fact, there is no such thing as ghosts and gods in the world, nor are there demons and immortals.
The Emperor hopes that you will not easily believe these rumors. What makes the Emperor even more angry is that some people are spreading rumors.
They say that in a primitive forest not far from the small city, there is a demonic beast with deep red scales all over its body, a green face, fangs, blood-red eyes, and a tail as long as five meters. This is simply spreading heresy to deceive the masses. I ask for fresh flowers.
Have any of you seen it with your own eyes? Believe it or not! We are currently investigating the people who spread this rumor. Once confirmed, we will not tolerate it. We hope you will cooperate. Those who report will be rewarded with one hundred taels of silver, and those who capture the rumor-mongers will be rewarded with one thousand taels of silver. If you discover anything, please contact our responsible person in time and do not delay the best time to apprehend the criminals. Thank you for your cooperation.” Meng Liuquan was surprised, wondering if these things were true?
Did such a demonic beast as the guy said really exist in the world? Yu Kefan certainly didn’t believe it, unless she saw it with her own eyes.
Meng Liuquan said, “The sun is about to set, let’s go back to the inn. The small city is safe for us for the time being. Come, let’s go, let’s leave here first.”
Yu Kefan held Meng Liuquan’s hand and smiled charmingly, “I’ll listen to you.”
Meng Liuquan smiled and was about to leave with Yu Kefan when the situation suddenly changed.
A man in ragged clothes with a sallow complexion and a thin body suddenly squeezed through the crowd to the front of the platform. His eyes fixed on the officials high above, and he said, “My lord, those rumors are actually true.
I am a subordinate of the Black and White Double-edged Sword under General Fei Bu Fan, and the only one who was lucky enough to survive. I not only saw the demonic beasts in the forest with my own eyes but was almost eaten by them. My lord, the person who spread the rumors did not lie. Everything he said is true. I hope my lord will investigate clearly.”
The official looked down at the pitiful soldier and sternly reprimanded, “Don’t go around spreading heresy and misleading people here. Honestly, are you the one who spread the rumors?” He then reached down and lifted the soldier onto the platform, staring at him with a cold glint in his eyes.
The soldier seemed to see cruelty in the official’s eyes. Instead of being frightened, he said, “That’s right, I am indeed the one who spread the rumors, but I’m not lying. It’s all true. If you don’t believe me, you can go to that primitive forest yourself. The Black and White Double-edged Sword was killed by demonic beasts because of this.”
The official suddenly burst into laughter and said, “It seems you won’t shed tears until you see the coffin. You’re still fabricating falsehoods and spreading heresy for no reason. You’re damned.” Then he ordered someone to execute the soldier.
