Teasing the First Dragon at the Start

"Why are you arresting me? I'm a refugee!"

"Shut up, tie her up..."

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Ji Liang was surprised to find that the refugee who was being held down on the ground was the same imposter she had seen earlier. Was it a coincidence that this person had been caught?

Do not……

This is no coincidence!!!

In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, another twenty or thirty fake refugees were exposed, many of whom were people arranged by Ji Liang.

This caused a flash of surprise to cross her face. How...how did Xia Jun do that?!

It's not surprising that they were able to find the refugees.

After all, many people have never done farm work. They can tell just by comparing whether there are calluses on their palms. It would take at least half an hour to check a hundred people, and almost a whole day to check tens of thousands of people.

However, these soldiers didn't even bother to check; they just glanced at the refugees and instantly identified the fake refugees. The speed of their actions startled Ji Liang.

Could it be that... Xia Jun has the ability to foresee the future and already knew the identity of this fake refugee in advance, which is why he was able to arrest him so quickly?

"Please come with us." At this moment, Wang Jian, stroking the long sword at his waist, walked through the refugees and suddenly paused slightly in front of Ji Liang, smiling as he looked at her.

"How...how did you recognize that I was an imposter?" A hint of doubt flickered in Ji Liang's watery eyes.

She hadn't revealed her whereabouts in any way, so how did this person figure out that she was suspicious?

“My Great Xia’s Young Master is a genius of our time. He has long guessed your intentions. How could such a petty trick possibly deceive your eyes and ears, young master?”

Wang Jian smiled and pointed to the bowl in her hand.

"Could it be..."

Ji Liang seemed to have thought of something and hurriedly turned around to look.

All around were many people who had been arrested; some had barely drunk any rice porridge, while others had spat it out on the ground, leaving marks.

As for the truly starving refugees, they had already finished their bowls of rice porridge, licking them clean so that they wouldn't spill a single drop, leaving no trace on the ground.

Ji Liang bit her lip lightly, a hint of unwillingness flashing in her watery eyes. Just who was this young master? His mind was so meticulous.

It was just a momentary lapse in judgment, but she didn't expect the situation to change so quickly.

Did I lose again...?

Ji Liang looked at the archers in the distance, each holding a bow and crossbow, and gave a bitter smile. He murmured, "Young master... I originally wanted to paint the whole world, just so you could return and I could see you again. But now it seems that this goal is hard to achieve."

Chapter 126 Young Master, I've finally met you!

Pei County.

Xiao He strode into the mansion, her fair face flushed with excitement.

She pushed open the door and walked in, her face beaming with joy, saying, "Young master, you are truly a prodigy!"

Bai Su was sitting at a table with Liu Ji, playing cards.

When he saw Xiao He return, he stopped what he was doing and asked with a smile, "It seems the plan is progressing very smoothly."

"It wasn't just smooth sailing, it hit the nail on the head."

Xiao He pursed his lips and said with delight, "Young master, you don't know this, but in just one morning, we have found hundreds and thousands of counterfeit goods among the refugees, including some people from the six kingdoms who deliberately spread rumors."

"Not long after, a fire suddenly broke out in the city. According to the guards at the city gate, some people took advantage of the darkness to leave the city. It seemed that the remnants of the six kingdoms had sensed that something was wrong and were preparing to escape."

"General Wang Jian has already dispatched troops to pursue them. Now, not only is the disaster relief grain problem solved, but we might also catch a few big fish."

Bai Su wasn't too surprised to see her so happy.

After all, these remnants of the six kingdoms did not openly oppose the court on ordinary days, but instead hid in the vast sea of ​​people, making them impossible to find.

Even Zhengjie didn't know where to start.

Now that so many remnants have been captured, if this is reported to Xianyang, it will be a great achievement, no wonder she is so happy.

Bai Su stroked his chin and said, "With General Wang personally taking charge, it probably won't be so easy for these people to escape. By the way... among the thieves captured, is there a woman surnamed Han, who looks to be around twenty years old?"

Xiao He was taken aback for a moment, then shook his head: "The prisoners in the jail are still being interrogated. Although there are many hooligans from the villages and the gentry's men, I have not heard of any woman surnamed Han. Why did you suddenly ask about this, young master?"

"It's nothing, I was just asking casually."

Bai Su shook her head, then fiddled with the cards in her hand, lost in thought.

As a member of the remnant clan of the six kingdoms who once assassinated Zheng Jie, Miss Han has a deep-seated hatred for Zheng Jie, and she couldn't possibly miss such an opportunity to cause chaos in the world.

There are probably three reasons why we haven't heard her name mentioned recently.

First, the name she initially told herself was fake, so even if you searched for her using that name and identity, you wouldn't find her right under your nose.

The second possibility is that she may still be in the city, but has temporarily hidden herself.

The third possibility is that she has already left Pei County under the cover of night and is currently being pursued by Wang Jian's troops.

If the first two outcomes are acceptable, his status is sufficient to protect Miss Han's safety. However, if the third outcome is possible, then things will become a bit troublesome.

After all, if Miss Han and Sister Zheng fight to the death, the hard-won stability of the country will be thrown into chaos.

Regardless of who wins or loses in the end, it's not a good outcome for him.

Seeing Bai Su lost in thought for a long time, Xiao He asked with some doubt, "What's wrong, young master? Is something amiss?"

Bai Su snapped out of her daze and immediately smiled, "It's nothing, I was just a little curious about how you interrogated people."

After all, they caught so many fake refugees at once. Among them, besides a few people from the six kingdoms with ulterior motives, there were also a large number of idle people from the village.

If you simply ask, the other party probably won't admit it easily.

However, using severe punishment might kill the big fish hiding among the crowd, cutting off the intelligence leads. This approach is somewhat unwise.

They couldn't use severe torture, but they still had to extract information from him. This was no easy task.

Xiao He smiled, her fair face revealing a hint of a smile: "Since you are curious, young master, why don't you come with me and see for yourself?"

Bai Su nodded: "With such an opportunity, I naturally want to broaden my horizons."

Guided by Xiao He, the group arrived at the dungeon in Pei County.

Before they could even enter, they heard a woman's rapid breathing, followed by the prisoner's desperate pleas.

"Please...please let me go, I...I really can't take it anymore, I'll confess...I'll confess, okay?"

A hint of curiosity immediately appeared on Bai Su's face. What kind of bloody torture could terrify a prisoner like this?

Waterwheel, whip?

As he went inside, his expression immediately turned strange.

Unlike the horrific image in his mind, the prisoner's hands were suspended by chains, and his feet were stuck in grooves in the wooden planks.

Two jailers lightly dipped their fingers in salt water and applied it to the soles of her feet and armpits. Then they brought over a goat, whose rough tongue licked the salt water incessantly from her sensitive areas.

The woman arched her body as if she had been electrocuted, laughing loudly until she was almost out of breath. No laughter could be heard at all until the goat stopped moving.

She seemed to have all her strength drained away, her body falling heavily to the ground. She was panting heavily, her clothes soaked with sweat, a strand of messy hair stuck to her cheek with sweat, and her eyes stared blankly to one side, looking completely broken.

"Hiss, such...such cruel torture."

Upon seeing this, Bai Su couldn't help but gasp: "Is this the legendary sheep eating people?!"

Xiao He explained with a smile, "This way, we can continuously torture the prisoner's body and mind, making her reveal the information, and then stop in time without worrying that the prisoner's injuries will be too severe and she will die unexpectedly."

Bai Su suddenly realized and said, "I have really benefited a lot."

Meanwhile, on the other side of the dungeon.

Ji Liang's expression was complicated.

She was locked in a straw-covered cell, her delicate eyebrows furrowed as she looked at the shackles binding her hands and the prisoners being pulled to the next cell for questioning.

If this continues, things are not going to go well.

Once Xia Jun's henchmen learn of her identity, that she is the assassin who attempted to kill the First Emperor, they will certainly not let her off easily.

Ji Liang was not afraid of death, after all, she had already prepared herself for it since she embarked on this path.

It's just a bit of a pity that I couldn't see Bai Su one more time.

Every time she was in danger, it was Young Master Bai who came to her aid, but she never repaid the favors she owed him until the very last moment.

My lord, if there is an afterlife, I sincerely hope that you will repay my kindness by serving me.

With a slight movement of her slender fingers, a sharp bamboo sliver appeared between her fingers. Surrounded by Xia Jun's lackeys, escape was no longer an option.

The only thing she can do now is to take one of Xia Jun's lackeys with her as she dies.

"It's your turn, come out."

The jailer opened the cell door and led Ji Liang to the next room.

Ji Liang took a deep breath, slowly made up his mind, and a murderous aura gradually appeared in his watery eyes.

We finally arrived at the room next door.

"What's your name?"

At that moment, a familiar male voice came from inside the room.

Ji Liang was stunned for a moment, staring in disbelief at the figure in white robes in front of her.

Am I hallucinating?

Why...why is Young Master Bai here?

"Clap."

The bamboo strip hidden between his fingers fell to the ground.

Bai Su was taken aback: "What's wrong with you?"

The woman in front of me stood blankly at the doorway, her black hair fluttering in the wind. Her tattered clothes clung to her waist, and even the loose dress couldn't conceal her sexy and voluptuous figure.

Bai Su looked at the figure in front of her and suddenly felt that it looked very familiar.