Forced to marry, I picked up a young powerful official

These people were Tian Peng's confidants. Not only did they know that he had ordered people to impersonate bandits and commit murder and arson in the city, but also that half of the ill-gotten gains from the looting went into their pockets.

Therefore, they could only follow Tian Peng and go all the way.

Zhang Tongzhi's face instantly turned as dark as the bottom of a pot when he saw this. "Tian Peng, do you really want to be so lawless and unruly?"

Tian Peng smiled coldly, with a hint of madness in his eyes.

"I am following the orders of Governor Pang. I wonder who dares to stop me!"

Zhang Tongzhi had been in charge of Yongzhou's judicial system for several years, so he was no pushover. He immediately waved his hand and said, "Captain Sun, arrest him!"

The two groups of people immediately engaged in battle.

Tian Peng's side had the advantage in numbers and could have easily won. However, when the old subordinates among the yamen runners heard what Zhang Tongzhi said, they hesitated and did not take action. As a result, the difference in numbers between the two sides was not that big.

In addition, Captain Sun has always been the best expert in the provincial government, and Tian Peng was injured by Cai Ling before, so it was particularly difficult for him to deal with him.

Captain Sun was a man of few words. Seeing Tian Peng's declining condition, he kicked him hard on the wound on his leg.

Tian Peng retreated dozens of steps before he managed to steady himself. He used his knife to support himself on the ground and covered his numb thigh with his other hand. He looked up and asked in confusion, "Brother Sun, didn't you say that something happened at home and you wouldn't be back for half a year? When did you arrive at Lord Zhang's house? Why didn't you tell me?"

"You can't control it!"

Captain Sun snorted coldly and rushed towards him with the knife in hand again.

Tian Peng quickly raised his hands and begged for mercy: "No more fighting, I admit defeat!"

Captain Sun pointed his knife at him and said, "Then give the order to stop."

"Okay, since I'm not as skilled as you, I'll listen to you." Tian Peng threw away the knife and limped towards the crowd.

When Captain Sun saw that he had no weapon, he did not follow him.

"Everyone stop!" Tian Peng shouted.

Hearing this, Zhang Tongzhi looked relieved. After all, this was in the city, and he didn't want to cause any more casualties.

But who would have thought that Tian Peng would take advantage of the moment when everyone was stunned, pull out a dagger from his boots, and pounce towards Gong Tao beside him.

Just kill the culprit!

He can live!

Governor Pang has secretly explained that it would be best if Gong Tao could be brought back to confess his crime. If the situation is urgent, extraordinary measures can be taken, which means...

No matter life or death!

Tian Peng's eyes flashed with murderous intent, and he raised the dagger and cut towards Gong Tao's neck. No one could stop him in time. Seeing that Gong Tao was about to be separated from his head and body, suddenly an arrow flew through the air and hit Tian Peng's right arm with a "whoosh".

His dagger had already pierced his flesh, but after being shot by the arrow, his arm felt numb and painful, and he actually knocked the dagger off.

Gong Tao quickly took the opportunity to break free from his control and retreated several feet away.

"Take it down quickly!"

At a command from Zhang Tongzhi, Captain Sun quickly subdued Tian Peng by handcuffing his hands behind his back.

Suddenly, the sound of hurried horse hooves was heard in the alley, and soon they were approaching.

Zhang Tongzhi looked up and saw five people coming up the road. They were all completely unfamiliar faces. The first one was a young man with a gentle and handsome face, elegant and romantic, with the bookish air that only scholars have, but in his eyes, there seemed to be a murderous intent.

It's an extremely contradictory feeling, but it makes people feel a sense of awe for no reason.

As for the four men behind him, although they were of different ages, the murderous intent on their bodies was getting stronger, as if they had walked out of a world of swords and blood. One of them was carrying a longbow, and it must be him who shot the arrow that just shot at Tian Peng.

The five men dismounted only when they reached the crowd.

The young man raised the bright yellow scroll and the folded book in his hands high up, and his clear voice echoed through the crowd.

"Here are the imperial edicts and official documents. I am the new governor of Yongzhou appointed by your majesty. From today on, all affairs of Yongzhou will be managed by me. No one else is allowed to take over the responsibility. Those who violate the rules will be severely punished."

Suddenly a new prefect appeared, and everyone was a little overwhelmed. Especially this person, who looked only in his twenties, was actually appointed as the governor of a state.

real or fake?

Could it be someone impersonating him?

Not to mention everyone's suspicion, even Zhang Tongzhi was stunned.

At the innermost part of the crowd, Shen Nankui heard the voice and felt as if he was dreaming. An expression of disbelief appeared on his pale face.

"Hehua, why do I seem to...hear his voice?"

He Hua was thinking about Shen Nankui's situation, wondering how long his wife would have to suffer, and why the midwife hadn't arrived yet...

So I didn't hear any noise outside.

She thought Shen Nankui was exhausted today, and missed him too much, so she was a little dazed. She said with tears in her eyes, "Madam, the young master is far away in the Western Frontier. How can he appear here? Don't think too much. I will watch over you and give birth to the young master smoothly..."

Shen Nankui looked dejected and was about to nod, but she saw Zhong Shan running over in a hurry and said excitedly, "Madam, the young master is here, the young master is really here!"

Shen Nankui's eyes suddenly widened.

Sure enough, the next moment, she saw the familiar figure walking towards her.

Gu Yichuan squatted down in front of Shen Nankui and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Nankui, I'm late."

"you……"

Shen Nankui didn't expect that he would appear here. She was so surprised that she was speechless.

When Gu Yichuan saw her pale face and the faint bloodstains on her skirt, his expression suddenly darkened and he turned his head and asked, "What happened?"

Hehua was also in shock, and only came to her senses when she heard him ask.

She pointed at Tian Peng angrily, "Master, it's all his fault. He was the one who pushed Madam, causing her to fall and lose her fetus, leading to premature birth. He was also the one who ignored Madam's critical condition and forcibly took her to the prison for interrogation!"

Gu Yichuan's face was as cold as ice, and he looked at Tian Peng as if he was looking at a dead person.

He turned around and smiled gently at Shen Nankui and said, "Nankui, now that I'm here, no one can touch you."

He ordered, "Send the lady back to her room first. By the way, have you found a doctor and a midwife?"

He Hua said, "The doctor is waiting on the side. I just asked for the midwife Zhong Shan, but she hasn't come yet. There is also the wet nurse. Madam had an accident today, so the wet nurse is also outside the city."

"Please go ahead, I'll take care of things here."

As soon as Gu Yichuan finished speaking, Zhang Tongzhi came back to his senses.

He took the imperial edict that Gu Yichuan had just handed to him and read it over, and was finally convinced that this was his new boss, so he hurried over to pay his respects.

"Your humble servant Zhang Heng greets the governor!"

With him taking the lead, all the officials and the people who were watching followed suit and saluted.

"Greetings to the state master!"