A female coroner arrived at the Jingzhao Prefecture.

Chapter 295 Almost Lost Her Peerless Beauty
The unconscious chieftain of the She tribe remained unconscious as he was dragged along. However, a single sentence from Song Shuyu jolted him awake!
"do not want!"

The chieftain finally realized the danger and screamed hysterically, "Please, Lord Song, have mercy! Don't block our way home!"

She struggled desperately, trying to pounce on Song Shuyu, but the constables were skilled at capturing people, holding her shoulder blades so she couldn't move forward. All she could hear was the incessant jingling of her silver necklace.

"Old hag, you still dream of returning to Shenmo Village? You beasts, you can only leave your bones in the Great Zhou!" Song Shuyu dusted off his hands, his inscrutable expression sending chills down one's spine. "As for the other people of Shenmo Village, don't even think about setting foot in the outside world again. I will not only blow up the cave, but also seal off the mountains and roads. In the future, if any Wuhuan people leave the Great Wilderness Mountain, they will be severely punished!"

Upon hearing this, the twelve people, including the clan chief, were utterly devastated, but it was too late for regrets!
"See my lord!"

Eight hidden constables rushed out and were overjoyed to see this!

Since it was not yet midnight, Hou Yiping presented the token, saying, "Your Excellency is wise and mighty; it seems there is no need to mobilize troops!"

Song Shuyu put away the things and instructed, "Bring five sets of men's clothing and protect the five young ladies while they change."

"Yes, my lord!"

Hou Yiping accepted the task and led the five girls to a secluded place to change their appearance.

Mu Qingcheng asked, "Sir, shall we return to Yuyang Town tonight?"

"Of course!"

Without hesitation, Song Shuyu leaned closer to Mu Qingcheng and whispered, "It's alright to face so many hanging coffins during the day, but at night, it's eerie and makes one's heart tremble."

Mu Qingcheng nodded, "Yes, I'll listen to you, sir."

Duan Qianzhong came over and asked, "Sir, with so many more people, we don't have enough horses. Should I and Constable Jiang drag the prisoners away first?"

“Alright.” Song Shuyu nodded. “It’s too late today, you can blow up the tunnel tomorrow. Once you reach Yuyang Town, lock the prisoners in the post station and keep them under strict guard. Absolutely no mistakes are allowed!”

"Yes!"

"By the way, keep a low profile and try not to disturb the townspeople. Once we get into the city, get a few manure trucks and swill trucks, knock the man unconscious and throw him on them. Tomorrow morning, escort him back to the capital!"

"Your Excellency is wise!"

Duan Qianzhong found Song Shuyu's suggestion very helpful; these filthy beasts shouldn't be treated like human beings!

So Jiang Zhan, Duan Qianzhong, and twelve constables, each on horseback, formed an encirclement and dragged all the prisoners away, setting off for Yuyang Town.

After the five girls were dressed, Song Shuyu selected five constables with good riding skills, each to lead one girl on horseback. He also assigned two secret guards, two guards from the Marquis of Huai'an's residence, and the remaining three constables to accompany and protect them.

After seeing off the second group of people, Song Shuyu's gaze finally fell on Lin Jiao.

He was terrified of this place and didn't want to stay a moment longer, but he showed no sign of urgency. With his hands behind his back and a lazy expression, he said, "Lin Jiao, you're the only serious offender left."

Mu Qingcheng looked puzzled. She glanced around. Besides Lin Jiao, their own people included Song Shuyu, Lu Xun, Song Li, two secret guards, and three bodyguards, making a total of nine people including herself. Even if Lin Jiao was the best martial artist in the world, the chances of her escaping were very small.

So what did Song Shuyu mean by saying this?

Lin Jiao didn't react much, only replying, "Yes, thank you for your trouble, Lord Song." Song Shuyu looked at Lu Xun, "What are your plans?"

"Once we escort him back to the capital, shave his beard, and then we'll see," Lu Xun said succinctly. "We must ensure his safety and survival along the way!"

Song Shuyu nodded. "Understood."

"My lord, Young Master Lu, what are you talking about?" Mu Qingcheng asked, her face full of confusion. She felt that she understood something, but at the same time, she didn't seem to understand anything.

Song Shuyu was reluctant to speak, so she could only give the opportunity to answer to Lu Xun. However, Lu Xun hesitated for a moment and then gave her a reassuring smile, "It's alright. Lin Jiao is a serious criminal who killed Xu Yuying. It's always better for us to be cautious."

Mu Qingcheng scrutinized Lu Xun's face, looking him up and down. They had shared eight years of life together, and she was familiar with his every expression, including the tips of his ears that would unconsciously turn red when he lied.

But she also understood Lu Xun's stubbornness; if he didn't want to talk about something, there was no point in killing him.

So, Mu Qingcheng turned around, angrily pulled Song Shuyu aside, and whispered, "My lord, you can help Lu Xun keep it from me, but if I find out what bad things you've done, I'll scold you too!"

Song Shuyu suddenly became anxious, "It's not Qingcheng, what does that have to do with me? I didn't..."

"No, insulting me is too lenient. I'll decide whether to kick you out based on the severity of the situation!" Mu Qingcheng said harshly, displaying extreme ruthlessness.

Song Shuyu's eyes widened suddenly, feeling as if the sky was about to fall. He gripped Mu Qingcheng's hands tightly, his words tumbling out in agitation, "Qingcheng, please don't abandon me! I... I didn't... I really didn't hide anything from you! I... I didn't know what was going on! Lu Xun just hinted to me to keep a close eye on Lin Jiao..."

"My lord!" Mu Qingcheng interrupted, her face, hidden in the darkness, flushed and burning. "So many people are watching, let me go!"

Song Shuyu not only didn't let go, but gripped even tighter. "I won't let go! Anyone who dares to look will have their eyes gouged out!"

Song Li, the secret guards, and even the bodyguards immediately turned their faces away!

Mu Qingcheng was speechless and choked with emotion.

During her trip to Yuyang, Song Shuyu utterly humiliated her, leaving her with not even a shred of dignity!
Lu Xun's despondency was compounded time and again until he became numb to it.

Suddenly, Mu Qingcheng remembered something, "By the way, my lord, Prince Shen has not shown up yet!"

"What, you're actually hoping that kid will come?" Song Shuyu's handsome face darkened slightly. Once jealousy took hold, his IQ started to drop.

Mu Qingcheng was so angry she wanted to punch him, but even when her fist landed right in his face, he didn't dodge. She gritted her teeth, withdrew her fist, shook off Song Shuyu, and shouted, "Let's go!"

Song Shuyu touched his nose, thinking to himself, "That was close! I almost lost my unparalleled good looks!"
He couldn't guarantee that if he were disfigured or ruined, Mu Qingcheng, with her lustful nature, wouldn't really dump him!
The group mounted their horses.

Lin Jiao was in a dilemma. He had been dragged out by Song Li, and with his acupoints still locked, he couldn't ride a horse. But Song Li showed no intention of releasing his acupoints!
He had no choice but to turn to Song Shuyu, "Lord Song?"

"Seal his heart meridian so he can't use his internal energy," Song Shuyu instructed after thinking for a moment.

The journey back to the capital is still long, and it's impossible to keep all the acupoints sealed indefinitely. Otherwise, Lin Jiao would perish on the way before even reaching the capital due to poor blood circulation.

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