A Good Country Wife-Chapter 705 - 698_1

Lin Yue looked at the "boss" who had suddenly appeared in her yard, rising and falling with surprising agility. Although she had previously received some covert help at the Government Office, and these unknown allies even boasted the name of Longhu Mountain, Lin Yue had wondered whether it was actually brothers from Longhu Mountain who had learned of her plight and come to assist. But after careful consideration, just as the butler from the Government Office had analyzed, Lin Yue also felt that it was unlikely. Not only had Quan An conducted the matter with great secrecy, but even if news had traveled to Longhu Mountain, which was at least a two or three days’ journey away, without having sent someone to notify them, the brothers from Longhu Mountain couldn’t have known, let alone arrived so quickly. Therefore, seeing the "boss" actually appear in front of her was truly astonishing.

"Boss, how did you come here? Don’t tell me that it really was you who helped us out at the Government Office yesterday?" Lin Yue felt deep down that this must be the reality, but she still harbored some disbelief, finding it all a bit too profound. Could it be that Longhu Mountain’s influence was so formidable that they knew about the incident at her place so quickly and even made it in time?

"Lady Lin, what kind of question is that when you already have the answer in your heart?" Huangfu Yi said with a light laugh, not waiting for Lin Yue, the hostess, to invite him to sit. He chose a place to settle himself and poured a cup of tea.

Lin Yue became even more certain after hearing Huangfu Yi’s words. His presence alone had indicated certain facts. "Thank you, boss, for lending a helping hand, or I don’t know what would have become of yesterday’s situation in front of the Government Office! But how did you find out about the trouble at my home, and just happen to arrive in time to help?"

Huangfu Yi raised an eyebrow and saw by Lin Yue’s expression that she had made the situation more complicated than it actually was. He didn’t have such abilities to divine that her home had troubles, nor could Longhu Mountain have known about it so swiftly under his leadership.

"You’re thinking too much. I don’t have the ability to predict your troubles. It was purely coincidental – I just so happened to have some matters to discuss with you. I never expected to run into the situation. But when I learned that someone dared to use Longhu Mountain’s reputation for such detestable acts, as the leader of Longhu Mountain, I naturally couldn’t ignore it upon encountering it. Therefore, I didn’t reveal myself immediately; I wanted to catch the mastermind behind the scenes. I never thought it would lead back to Magistrate Ceng Lu; that was indeed unexpected." novelbuddy.cσ๓

As soon as Ceng Lu was mentioned, Lin Yue couldn’t help but become incensed: "That dog of an official, ever since his arrival in Xin’an City, has hardly done a single good deed, causing the common people to lead miserable lives. Now he has even committed such acts, truly detestable!"

"By the way, isn’t it your Longhu Mountain who especially enjoys robbing the rich to aid the poor? That dog of an official has been up to no good in Xin’an City for two years, and has embezzled a fortune. No doubt he’s worth a lot. If he finishes his term next year and passes through Longhu Mountain on his way back to the capital to report on his duty, then our brothers can make a good profit again." Lin Yue said with a twinkle in her eye, not that she was inciting the boss, but because the wealth Ceng Lu had extorted from the people would be satisfying to see taken by bandits.

"That’s not a bad idea; I’ll keep it in mind. It seems, Lady Lin, you truly are Longhu Mountain’s lucky star, looking out for the welfare of our brothers and planning for our future." Huangfu Yi said with a smile that was not quite a smile, as if he could see through Lin Yue’s intentions.

"Boss, you’re a busy man. Since you’ve personally come this time, may I know what matter you seek me for?"