Chapter 400: The Mantis Stalks the Cicada (3)

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Ye Jingtang really didn’t know if Ning’er had prepared Fragrant Concubine Dew, sexy smallclothes, and other items. If Dumdum found anything, his image would collapse completely. Helpless, he could only pretend to breathe heavily. “Phew-”

Because Dongfang Liren was very tall, when she leaned over, the scope was extremely large. Her slender legs were straight, and the full curves behind her waist were undoubtedly displayed.

She didn’t notice anything wrong with her posture at first. But the breathing behind her fluctuated, and she suddenly realized how dangerous it was for a woman to bend over in front of a bed with her back turned to a man in an empty room.

If this scene were in Tears of a Heroine, the next few pages would probably be full of Ye Jingtang coaxing and pestering her while she shouted no, no, no…

Swish!

Dongfang Liren quickly stood up and turned to face Ye Jingtang. Her expression was very serious, but there was a hint of panic in her eyes. “What do you want to do?”

Ye Jingtang’s expression was normal as he looked at the door. “It’s getting late. 1 want to send Your Highness back to the estate. What else can I do?”

Dongfang Liren didn’t believe it. She felt that Ye Jingtang must have become lustful and wanted to offend his superior. For this reason, she maintained a serious expression and quickly walked out.

Ye Jingtang knew that this would happen. He shook his head, smiled silently, and followed her out.

The Pei residence was only half a street away from the new residence. Ye Jingtang wanted to send Dumdum back to the prince’s estate before going home, so he didn’t walk toward the Pei family’s alley. But when he passed by the riverbank, he found a constable from the Six Gates riding a horse over from Heavenly Water Bridge. Judging from the direction, he was heading toward the Pei family’s alley.

Clomp, clomp!

Dongfang Liren was a little puzzled when she saw this scene. Ye Jingtang quickly walked out of the street and stopped the horse. “Are you going to the Pei residence?”

“Hello, Sir Ye!”

As the constable ran, he dismounted from his horse and landed in front of Ye Jingtang. He cupped his hands and bowed. “Sir Yuwen asked me to come over and deliver a message. Today, the people in the government office searched the case library to look for people who matched your description. The murderer had an unexpected encounter and killed Instructor Zhang in the blink of an eye without alerting anyone. His martial arts skills are probably above average among Grandmasters. He’s also good at unarmed combat and using rope darts and meteor hammers. There aren’t many similar experts in Jianghu.

“According to a constable who recently returned from Liang Province, Zheng Kun of the Hong Mountain Gang seems to have disappeared for many days. This man started his business as a smuggler at the border of Liang Province. Later, he joined the Hong Mountain Gang and became one of the leaders. He learned fist techniques from Jiang Zhahu, and he knows the technique ‘Whirling Golden Lock’ passed down in his family. The martial arts he has learned completely matches your speculation about the murderer. Moreover, he has a motive. It’s very likely that Jiang Zhahu sent him to kill Liu Qiansheng…”

Ye Jingtang was born and raised in Liang Province. He had heard of Zheng Kun’s name. His nickname in Jianghu was ‘Golden Snake Dart’. He was violent and bloodthirsty and was a tyrant in the west of Liang Province. Back then, when he followed his foster father on an escort mission and passed by Zheng Kun’s territory, he had to pay tolls. His impression of him was really not good. “Zheng Kun… Have you found his whereabouts in the capital?”

“As long as such an expert doesn’t take the initiative to appear, small fries like us won’t be able to find them. Sir Yuwen speculates that Zheng Kun is looking for Liu Qiansheng. Since we know his goal, it won’t be difficult to capture him. We just have to trouble the chief constables of the Black Office to help. There’s no one in the Ministry of Justice who can deal with such an expert…”

Ye Jingtang nodded and gestured for the constable to report back. Then he went to Dongfang Liren’s side and asked, “Where is Liu Qiansheng locked up?” Dongfang Liren had been listening. When she realized that they had found a clue, she perked up and walked into the city with Ye Jingtang. “Liu Qiansheng is sensible and has performed well. A few days ago, after Meng Jiao got Imperial Physician Wang to apply acupuncture to restrict him, she released him from the dungeon and arranged a courtyard on Dragon Creek Alley outside the Imperial City. It’s convenient for the secret guards and experts of the government to come seek guidance. If Zheng Kun finds him, with Liu Qiansheng’s current situation, the risk is extremely high. We must rush over and transfer him to another place.”

Although Liu Qiansheng wasn’t a good person, as the former Fist Chief who had painstakingly studied unarmed martial arts for his entire life, his attainments in unarmed martial arts were unbelievably deep. He was one of the few Jianghu elders in the world who could teach anyone. If someone seeking revenge killed him, it would definitely be a huge loss.

Ye Jingtang was still hoping to learn more martial arts from Liu Qiansheng, so he naturally rushed to Dragon Creek Alley while saying, “Moving Liu Qiansheng away will definitely alert the enemy. If Zheng Kun finds out, he won’t show his face again. 1’11 go over and wait for him to come and see if I can get rid of him once and for all. Does Liu Qiansheng have any experts protecting him?”

“I’ve arranged for a few chief constables to patrol nearby. They might not be able to defeat Zheng Kun, but they’re scattered. It won’t be a problem to give warnings if they encounter danger. Nothing should happen now.. Let’s hurry up…”