novelhk Chapter 123: All the villagers were arrested by the government
Chapter 123: All the villagers were arrested by the government
"Sister! What happened?"
Xia Qingqing didn't know what was going on, so she walked over and asked in confusion.
Xia Wanwan observed the footprints carefully while saying, "All the villagers here are gone. They were the people who lived with me in Heping Village and were preparing to rebuild the village here. But from what I can see, they might have been captured by the government."
Another possibility is that the enemy has come here.
However, the border is far away from here, and the possibility of showing up here to arrest people is very small, so in all likelihood, he was taken away by the government.
"What? Everyone's been arrested? If we show up here, will we be arrested too?"
Just as Xia Zhian finished speaking, a group of soldiers jumped out from the bushes behind him that were taller than people.
"Don't move, stand still, and follow us back to the capital."
The officers and soldiers quickly surrounded Xia Wanwan and the other three.
Xia Zhian reached out and slapped his mouth in annoyance, "I told you not to talk too much and talk nonsense."
"The capital? Why are you going to the capital? Did you also capture the people here?"
There was no fear on Xia Wanwan's face. She looked at the leader of the officers and soldiers and asked back.
The leading constable carefully looked at her, as well as Xia Zhian and Xia Qingqing beside her, and found that their clothes were very strange, something they had never seen before.
The constable didn't expect her to dare to ask him back, so he asked again, "Where is the capital?"
Xia Zhian and Xia Qingqing shook their heads reflexively, and Xia Wanwan also replied coldly, "I don't know."
Upon hearing this, the constable immediately ordered their arrest: "You are indeed not from Jin. Come, arrest them all and hand them over to His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin for interrogation."
"Yes."
Everyone stepped forward and were about to suppress Xia Wanwan and the other two when Xia Wanwan suddenly used her internal force to push everyone away.
"She's actually a woman who knows martial arts."
Seeing this, the constable immediately drew the sword from his waist and pointed it at Xia Wanwan, ready to fight.
Seeing that he had misunderstood her, Xia Wanwan took a step forward and explained slowly, "Sir! It's not what you think. I just don't like being tied up, so I accidentally shook them off. You lead the way, and my family and I will follow between you."
She really didn't like being kidnapped, and she couldn't let her father and sister be kidnapped by the government as soon as they arrived.
Seeing that he showed no sign of backing down, Xia Wanwan added, "Don't worry, I'll run away. Don't worry, we're all good people. Besides, if I really wanted to attack you, do you think you could be my opponent?"
Constable: “…”
He shocked all of them away at once, how could he be his opponent?
A man of insight is a wise man. Otherwise, he should just agree to her terms.
Anyway, after returning to the capital, there are plenty of experts in the Prince Jin's Mansion. Even if she has any conspiracy, it will be shattered under all the authority.
"Okay, then come with us."
The constable pretended to cough twice to ease the embarrassment, and then put the sword in his hand back into the scabbard at his waist.
On the road.
Xia Qingqing took Xia Wanwan's arm, looked up at her with admiration and excitement, and said, "Sister! You are so amazing! Not only can you travel through time, but you also know the martial arts from TV dramas."
"Oh my god, I must not have been wearing my reading glasses, so I must have seen it wrong. My daughter just stomped her feet, and she actually scared the soldiers away."
Xia Zian still couldn't believe that what he had just seen was actually happening.
Xia Wanwan patted Xia Qingqing's hand, smiled faintly, and whispered in her ear, "Not only that, your sister also knows Qinggong and can fly very far."
"Oh my God! Sister, teach me, you must teach me. Whether it's martial arts or light skills, I want to learn them all."
Xia Qingqing was so excited that she jumped up and said excitedly that she also wanted to learn martial arts.
The more the constable saw them talking and laughing along the way, one jumping around and the other mumbling to herself like a fool, the more he felt that there was something wrong with them.
Now, seeing the two women whispering to each other, he thought they were plotting something, so he immediately scolded them, "What are you jumping around for? Be quiet and hurry up."
Xia Qingqing shut her mouth immediately after being scolded by him.
Xia Wanwan almost couldn't help laughing when she saw her frustrated look, but when she thought about the villagers' uncertain lives, the smile in her heart disappeared completely.
Looking at the back of the constable walking in front of her, she asked again, "Excuse me, where are the villagers who came here the day before yesterday? Were they also taken away by you?"
The constable did not answer, but continued to lead everyone on their journey.
"If you don't answer, we won't leave."
Xia Wanwan stopped and looked like she was going to stay here unless you tell her.
Anyway, you can't beat me and you can't do anything to me.
The constable was so angry at her that his teeth were itching, but he couldn't do anything to her. After all, he really couldn't beat her.
Seeing that Xia Wanwan was not leaving, he had no choice but to turn around. He didn't even dare to show anger on his face, and replied indifferently: "Yes, we took it away."
"So where are they now? Have the authorities tortured them?"
When Xia Wanwan asked the question, her expression suddenly turned several degrees colder.
Seeing this, the constable immediately replied, "No, no, because they are all villagers, and they all speak the Jin dialect. Before confirming whether they are real villagers, the government will not punish them. On the contrary, they will arrange for their living and food. However, the conditions are definitely not good, and they are all in prison."
"Okay, let's keep going!"
Xia Wanwan nodded, very satisfied with his answer.
As long as the government doesn't starve them or torture them, it's fine. As for having them live in jail, that's understandable.
After all, their identities are now in doubt, and we can't provide them with good food and drink when there is a severe shortage of supplies.
After walking for about half an hour.
The officers and soldiers brought Xia Wanwan and the other two to the city gate of the capital.
"I thought this was a county town, but I didn't expect it to be the capital of Jin State."
Xia Wanwan looked at the two big characters "Beijing" on the city gate and murmured in surprise.
When I was looking down from the top of the mountain, I thought the area here was not very big. I didn’t expect that after I walked closer, I found that it was not small, but it seemed small because it was too far away.
Also, who would have known that behind a 3,000-meter-high mountain lies the capital?
This is incredible.
On one side are poor mountains and rivers, and on the other side is the prosperous capital.
Although the appearance of the capital city does not look that good, it is much better than the rural areas and towns over there.
After walking into the city for about another half an hour, Xia Wanwan and the other two were finally brought to Prince Jin's Mansion.
"Your Highness, Prince Jin, these three are the ones who slipped through the net among the villagers."
The constable respectfully saluted Prince Jin, and then ordered someone to bring Xia Wanwan and the other two up.
"Okay, take your people back to the clan residence. I will interrogate them here."
Prince Jin turned his back to the crowd, and his deep, magnetic voice rang out in the palace hall.
"I obey my orders."
After the constable realized that his mission was accomplished, he took his men away.