C207 – Fortuitous Assembly

The island housed lots of of slaves, with some kidnapped ladies having settled down and established households, whereas others have been captured and compelled into labor, together with aged people with information.

Zuo Shaoqing gazed upon the prolonged roster and sighed, remarking, “Not all these pirates have been with out conscience. They even established a faculty on this island.” His shock was evident upon seeing the identify of the trainer.This chapter is up to date by nov(e)(l)biin.com

“Why?” Lu Zheng leaned in behind him, his chin resting on Zuo Shaoqing’s shoulder. The nice and cozy daylight bathed the island, evoking a way of light power, creating a snug ambiance.

Lu Zheng even entertained the concept of claiming this island for himself as soon as its inhabitants have been cleared out. It may doubtlessly function a contingency plan sooner or later.

“Look,” Zuo Shaoqing handed him the listing and indicated a selected identify.

“Wang Xu?” Lu Zheng repeated the identify twice, eyebrows raised in recognition. “It’s him!”

Zuo Shaoqing circled, rubbing his face. “Looks like we have to preserve a detailed watch on our son.” Whereas a lone Wang Zhenhai posed no menace, if the Wang Household retained its former affect, he most well-liked to keep away from any confrontation over the kid’s custody.

Wang Zhenhai, frail and feeble, discovered himself tasked with tallying the enslaved people fairly than collaborating within the hunt for pirates hid on the island.

Surveying the emaciated faces of the shackled slaves, Wang Zhenhai gained a newfound understanding of the pirates’ brutality.

Witnessing a number of ladies emerge from a dim chamber, their expressions a mixture of despair and fury, Wang Zhenhai’s coronary heart sank. Some even collided with pillars of their frenzied state upon being rescued.

“These unlucky ladies could have lived their complete lives on this island, however upon returning dwelling, who would settle for them?” An aged sailor remarked apathetically into Wang Zhenhai’s ear.

For these disgraced ladies, returning dwelling left them with solely two choices: to finish their lives to protect their honor, or to finish their lives altogether.

Wang Zhenhai’s physique quivered as he lowered his head, persevering with his duties with an awesome sense of sorrow. Recording the identify of a slave, he inquired about their hometown and known as out, “Subsequent, what’s your identify?”

“San-er?” A puzzled voice echoed above him. That acquainted tone brought on Wang Zhenhai to abruptly search for.

“…Father?” How may this be? His eyes widened in astonishment as he rose and approached the previous man.

“San-er, may it actually be you?” Grasp Wang grasped Wang Zhenhai’s shoulder, his eyes welling up with tears, overcome with emotion.

“Father, how… how did you come right here?” Wang Zhenhai’s pleasure surpassed even Grasp Wang’s. With everybody believing his father and brother have been deceased, the immense pleasure choked the burly man.

Father and son embraced, tears flowing freely, evoking sympathy from these close by. Some, conscious of their identities, sighed deeply.

As Wang Zhenhai gazed at his father, whose once-dark hair had turned white with age, he obtained a agency slap. Regret stuffed him for his previous ignorance and lack of filial piety.

He huffed and turned away from Liang Qi, his face now tinged with embarrassment, scary additional laughter from Liang Qi.

“What’s amusing Vice Minister Liang?” Zuo Shaoqing approached, handing Zuo Xiaolang to Liang Qi earlier than presenting a thick imperial report back to Lu Zheng.

Liang Qi had been tasked as a servant for 2 consecutive nights, a matter he grumbled about to his companions, even Zuo Xiaolang displaying indicators of discontent.

Holding the kid with one arm, the youthful and older males shared a short gaze earlier than Zuo Xiaolang broke free and rushed to embrace Zuo Shaoqing’s leg.

Zuo Shaoqing lowered his head, smiling warmly at his son, eliciting laughter from Zuo Xiaolang, who thought, “Daddy is really the perfect!”

Lu Zheng meticulously perused the imperial report drafted by Zuo Shaoqing yesterday, desiring to dispatch it to the capital alongside captured pirates on the opportune second.

The imperial report meticulously detailed their journey, together with proof implicating Prefect Lin of Crane Metropolis colluding with pirates to hurt Duke Zhen. It introduced each human testimony and bodily proof, a mixture of truths and falsehoods. Zuo Shaoqing’s willingness to doc these factors indicated his confidence in Solar Tie’s capability to uncover the talked about proof.

The report chronicled Prefect Lin’s deep-seated animosity in direction of Duke Zhen, their preliminary mistreatment upon arrival at Crane Metropolis, Lin’s correspondence with the pirates, and his encouragement for them to strike first. Even the usage of two service provider ships as bait was attributed to Lin’s authorization by Zuo Shaoqing.

Moreover, Zuo Shaoqing pinned the assault on the coastal village of Crane Metropolis County squarely on Prefect Lin.

Inside this official doc, Prefect Lin was portrayed as a malevolent determine, sacrificing commoners for private achieve and conspiring with international adversaries to remove courtroom officers attributable to private vendettas.

With this memorial alone, Zuo Shaoqing was assured that Lin Zhihao wouldn’t solely meet a dishonorable demise however would additionally endure millennia of ignominy.

A faint smile performed on the nook of Lu Zheng’s lips as he tapped the ultimate web page of the imperial report. “How can I persuade the emperor of Lin Zhihao’s involvement within the coastal bandit assaults?”

“Prefect Lin accepted bribes, colluded with Hai Kou, and turned a blind eye to their slaughter of our Nice Yang’s individuals, all whereas his household amassed wealth from the stolen gold and silver!”

Lu Zheng nodded in understanding, pinching Zuo Shaoqing’s cheek. “I’ve heard rumors that the Prefect retains an East China Sea pearl in his quarters.”

Zuo Shaoqing’s eyes gleamed with anticipation as his hand tightened round Lu Zheng’s, a sinister snicker escaping his lips.

Liang Qi interjected with righteous indignation, “Is it acceptable to debate accusations of fraud, falsified proof, and theft within the presence of this official?”

Zuo Shaoqing exclaimed, “Oh pricey, this official practically forgot to doc Lord Liang’s contributions. Your valorous damage was certainly vital.”

Liang Qi’s lips twitched as he replied calmly, “I’m detached to recognition.” He wasn’t naïve. As the top of civil service within the south, he possessed the authority to report back to his superiors.

Retrieving a memorial from his sleeve, he handed it to Lu Zheng. “I additionally penned a memorial that night time, and I might admire Grasp Lu’s help in delivering it.”

After a cursory look, Lu Zheng stowed it away with satisfaction. He deliberate to dispatch the proof to the capital alongside the horses upon returning to Crane Metropolis.