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The county magistrate gazed at the individuals on the ground, his expression troubled.
He never expected such a thing to happen, especially within his jurisdiction.
“Do you know who is behind this, Your Highness?” the county magistrate asked, his expression grim.
Su Yu nodded, “I already know.”
“Should I assist in any way?” These child traffickers didn’t deserve to be called human. They had no right to continue living.
Su Yu shook his head, “I will handle this. You don’t need to intervene.”
Surprised, the county magistrate asked, “Why not?”
“This is a matter involving the martial world sects. Your involvement might not make you their opponents. Affairs of the martial world are governed by their own rules,” Su Yu stated coldly.
The county magistrate paused, understanding Su Yu’s intentions. “So, what about these individuals?” he inquired.
“Do what needs to be done. I don’t want them to remain alive,” Su Yu stated coldly, looking at the county magistrate.
The county magistrate’s expression shifted slightly, unsure of what to say in response to Su Yu’s firm stance.
Initially claiming they weren’t foes, yet acting as they were now, had Su Yu considered their feelings?
“Your Highness, perhaps we could…” the county magistrate hesitated, unsure of how to continue.
“How many of my officials do you think it would take to match someone from a professional assassin organization?” Su Yu asked calmly, observing the county magistrate.
A slight twitch appeared at the corner of the county magistrate’s mouth, leaving him momentarily at a loss for words.
Compared to professional assassins, his side naturally wasn’t a match. No wonder the Jade King had mentioned they were not opponents. It seemed that not only were they not opponents, but they might also face certain death if they were to confront them directly.
Glancing at the county magistrate, Su Yu inquired, “Do you know what needs to be done now?”
The county magistrate instinctively nodded, “Your Highness, rest assured, I will not cause you any trouble.”
“Good”
Su Yu glanced at the individuals on the ground, saying, “Don’t make them too comfortable.”
The county magistrate trembled slightly, realizing that Su Yu was genuinely angered this time.
“Your Highness, I understand,” the county magistrate responded.
“Alright, I’ll head back now.”
“Understood.”
Su Yu returned with Yuan Bao. On their way back, Yuan Bao suddenly recalled the potential connection between Wangjiang Tower and Gu Xiruo.
“Master, it seems there’s a connection between Wangjiang Tower and Gu Xiruo.”
“That’s true. It’s part of the reason why Jiang Wang’s assassins were ordered to kill Gu Yanqi,” Su Yu explained, having more knowledge about this matter compared to Yuan Bao.
After hearing this, Yuan Bao’s expression turned peculiar. “Master, how exactly does Gu Xiruo manage to do this?”
Surrounded by so many outstanding men, each treating her well, even willing to do things they wouldn’t typically do, what is it about Gu Xiruo that attracts them? What makes these men go to such lengths for her?
“Master, Gu Xiruo doesn’t have exceptional looks, nor does she possess an extraordinary figure. Why do these men treat her so well?” Yuan Bao still struggled to comprehend the thoughts of these individuals.
Su Yu remained silent, also intrigued by this. Gu Xiruo was indeed a capable individual, able to inspire such loyalty and devotion from numerous men, showcasing her talents in a unique manner.
“Inquire about the relationships between Gu Xiruo and these individuals. We need to understand the full extent of her connections. We don’t know how many more people might be backing her up,” Su Yu instructed, emphasizing the need to thoroughly investigate Gu Xiruo before making further plans.
Knowing oneself and the enemy leads to a hundred victories.
“Understood.”
When Su Yu arrived home, Wang Jinhe was still awake, engrossed in a book.
He walked over, took the book from Wang Jinhe’s hands, and disapproved, saying, “It’s quite late. Why haven’t you gone to rest yet?”
At this hour, it was well past Wang Jinhe’s bedtime. Not only was she not sleeping, but she was also engrossed in a book. What could possibly be so captivating about it?
“You’re back? How did things go?” Wang Jinhe pulled Su Yu to sit beside her, eager to know.
“Once the matter was resolved, I naturally returned,” Su Yu replied.
“How did things turn out for Long’an’s family? Was someone intentionally targeting them?” Wang Jinhe asked, frowning.
Why would someone harbor such intense hatred toward an ordinary landlord?
“Let’s go to bed first, and I’ll explain everything to you,” Su Yu suggested.
Hurriedly, Wang Jinhe led Su Yu towards the bed. Once seated, she urged, “Now that we’re here, please tell me what happened.”
Seeing Wang Jinhe’s curiosity, Su Yu decided to be straightforward. “This issue is quite simple, actually.”
“Simple?”
Su Yu recounted the events to Wang Jinhe, who fell silent after listening.
“This person is truly despicable. Wangjiang Tower really doesn’t see itself as an outsider. They willingly allow innocent children to be taken and trained as assassins. It’s simply reckless,” Wang Jinhe expressed her strong disapproval.
She detested individuals like them the most because their selfishness caused harm to so many.
How could they commit such actions against such young children?
“I’ve instructed the county magistrate to handle the individuals captured tonight. As for Wangjiang Tower, we will deal with them according to the codes of the martial world.”
The assassins of Wangjiang Tower might not be numerous, but one thing was certain—they were all highly skilled. If it came to a confrontation, the outcome was uncertain.
“Do you plan to inform the Emperor about this matter, Su Yu?” Wang Jinhe inquired, looking at Su Yu.
“I’ve left it to the county magistrate to handle. If there’s nothing urgent, there’s no need for him to come looking for me,” Su Yu responded, raising an eyebrow.
Wang Jinhe chuckled at Su Yu’s confident tone, playfully pinching his cheek and shaking her head with amusement. “Have you ever considered the county magistrate’s feelings with your straightforward approach?”
“Why should I consider him? Apart from this matter, if I don’t trouble him, he should be content,” Su Yu retorted.
Listening to Su Yu’s matter-of-fact response, Wang Jinhe found herself momentarily speechless, feeling unable to argue with him.
“Well, as long as you’re happy. Since Long’an’s family is safe now, does that mean I can’t purchase the land anymore?” Wang Jinhe suddenly remembered this issue and looked at Su Yu with a hint of lament.
Su Yu chuckled softly, “That’s probably how it is.”
Giving Su Yu a playful look, Wang Jinhe retorted, “What do you mean ‘probably’? It’s clearly the case.”
“It’s okay if we can’t buy it now. We can always purchase it later when the opportunity arises. You already have plenty of land in Ningshui County and Ning’an County. The crops from there should be sufficient for now. No need to worry,” Su Yu reassured.
However, Wang Jinhe gently shook her head, “I still have too little land in my possession. I need to acquire more.”
Observing Wang Jinhe’s determination, Su Yu couldn’t help but feel a bit resigned. “You just can’t stay idle. If you want, I’ll have someone look for suitable land, and we can purchase it.”
Wang Jinhe nodded in satisfaction, saying, “Alright, let’s go with your plan.”
Observing her compliant demeanor, Su Yu couldn’t help but feel mischievous, tempted to tease her playfully.
Seeing Su Yu’s mischievous expression, Wang Jinhe asked, “What are you up to?”