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Shortly after Zeng Guodong left, two people came out from the corner and looked at his back as he left.

One of them whispered to the other, "Hurry up and follow this man. I'll go tell the master."

After saying that, he immediately walked towards a teahouse, while the other person quickly followed Zeng Guodong.

A few minutes later, the person who brought the news appeared in a room in the teahouse.

Sitting in the room was Zheng Shuangcheng who had just left.

He was sipping tea leisurely, as if waiting for something.

Seeing this person come in, Zheng Shuangcheng raised his eyebrows and asked, "Is there any movement from Zhong Tian?"

Hearing his words, the subordinate nodded and said eagerly, "That's right, sir, you are really smart! I just saw a man coming out of the back door of Lord Zhong's mansion, and I have sent someone to follow him."

Zheng Shuangcheng smiled slightly, put down the teacup in his hand, and a glimmer of pride flashed in his eyes.

"Oh? It seems my guess was correct. This Zhong Tian is indeed up to something. It seems very likely that he is colluding with Zhang Liang."

"You've done well. Keep a close eye on that person and see where he goes. As for Zhong Tian..."

Zheng Shuangcheng pondered for a moment, then continued, "Don't act rashly for now. Send some people to monitor Zhong Tian's residence."

The subordinate responded respectfully, then retreated and continued to carry out Zheng Shuangcheng's orders.

Zheng Shuangcheng picked up the teacup again, savoring the aroma of the tea, with a sinister smile on his face.

Zeng Guodong keenly noticed the abnormality behind him, and a playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. His pace suddenly quickened and he turned into a narrow alley.

The person following behind him narrowed his eyes and followed closely, but he didn't expect that this was a trap set by Zeng Guodong.

As soon as he entered the alley, the stalker saw Zeng Guodong standing at the end, looking at him with a smile. "Little rat, I caught you!"

Zeng Guodong's voice echoed in the small space, full of teasing.

Before the man could react, Zeng Guodong's sandbag-sized fist had already swung in front of him.

In an instant, the man's vision was shrouded by a huge shadow, followed by a sharp pain, and then everything became blurred.

Looking at the man lying on the ground, Zeng Guodong stripped off all his clothes, then turned and left. Not long after, he returned to Zhang Liang and the others.

Seeing Zeng Guodong panting, Zhang Liang did not immediately ask about the situation. Instead, he poured him a bowl of tea and said gently, "Guodong, don't be anxious. Drink the tea and rest for a while before talking."

After hearing what Zhang Liang said, Zeng Guodong nodded and took the tea bowl gratefully.

He picked up the tea bowl and took a deep sip, feeling the sweetness of the tea spreading in his mouth, and the tension in his heart also dissipated a lot.

After drinking the tea, Zeng Guodong wiped the corner of his mouth, and then began to report Zhong Tian’s situation to Zhang Liang.

"My lord, Lord Zhong has decided to join us. However, it seems that County Magistrate Zheng Shuangcheng has discovered some clues about him."

"Zheng Shuangcheng seems to have noticed something. Lord Zhong told us not to act rashly. He will leave the city tonight to meet us."

Zeng Guodong briefly explained the situation in one breath.

Zhang Liang frowned slightly when he heard Zeng Guodong say that County Magistrate Zheng Shuangcheng had discovered their whereabouts.

He pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "Since Zheng Shuangcheng has already noticed something, then the situation outside Zhong Tian's mansion will definitely not be peaceful tonight."

"If my guess is correct, there should be quite a few unfamiliar faces there now. I'm afraid it won't be so easy for them to leave tonight."

Hearing this, a trace of worry flashed across the face of Zhong Shu, who was sitting next to her.

After all, Zhong Tian is not only her relative, but also someone who has been of great help to Zhang Liang.

Zhong Shu looked at Zhang Liang anxiously, her eyes filled with worry. "Uncle, what should we do now? We can't let Master Zhong die, can we?"

Zhang Liang pondered for a moment, his eyes swept across everyone present with determination, finally landing on Yan Sheng.

He said slowly: "Yan Sheng, now you and I will take a few Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to sneak into the city to support Zhong Tian."

"Zeng Guodong, you take the others and stay here to protect my sisters-in-law."

Upon hearing that Zhang Liang was going in person, Yan Sheng immediately said anxiously, "My Lord, I can go on this kind of thing by myself. If you go, I'm afraid you might run into danger!"

Zhang Liang smiled and waved his hand, then said, "I know you're worried about me, but I'm not a weak scholar. Don't underestimate me."

"Besides, this matter is quite important. To be on the safe side, I'd better go with you."

Looking at Zhang Liang's determined eyes, Yan Sheng pursed his lips and stopped persuading him.

He knew that once Zhang Liang made a decision, it would be difficult to change it.

At this time, the man woke up slowly and found himself lying on the cold ground, with his clothes missing.

His face turned pale in an instant, and an ominous premonition arose in his heart.

He quickly looked around, trying to find Zeng Guodong, but the alley was empty, with only the sound of the wind blowing echoing in his ears.

Realizing that he had lost his target, the subordinate became extremely anxious.

In desperation, he had to squat at the entrance of the alley, anxiously waiting for an opportunity.

Just then, a passerby hurried past.

A sly look flashed in the stalker's eyes. He stood up suddenly, grabbed the passerby, snatched his clothes, and then hurriedly left the alley.

The man felt that the stolen clothes did not fit him well, but he had no time to care about that.

He hurried back to the teahouse and found Zheng Shuangcheng.

Upon seeing Zheng Shuangcheng, the subordinate knelt down hastily and said in a trembling voice, "Sir County Magistrate, I am incompetent and have lost my target."

After listening to the report, Zheng Shuangcheng showed obvious displeasure on his face.

He snorted coldly, his eyes as sharp as a knife, staring at his men kneeling on the ground.

"What a loser! He can't even keep up with one person!"

He said dissatisfiedly, with a hint of anger in his voice.

Hearing Zheng Shuangcheng's angry curse, the subordinate lowered his head and dared not say a word.

Sweat dripped from his forehead and his body trembled slightly.

Zheng Shuangcheng frowned as he looked at the terrified subordinate in front of him.

He waved his sleeves and said in a slightly impatient tone: "Forget it, it's harmless anyway."

"Now, go and ambush around Zhong Tian's residence. Don't expose yourself."

Upon hearing this, the subordinate nodded with a sense of relief and quickly replied, "Yes, County Magistrate!"

After saying that, he quickly left the room, not daring to stay for even a moment.

Having made up his mind to join Zhang Liang and the others, Zhong Tian acted very quickly.

He asked his family to pack their luggage and take away those light and valuable items.

As night falls, the once bustling streets gradually become deserted, with only the occasional barking of dogs breaking the tranquility of the night.

The streets around Zhong Tian's residence also became unusually quiet, with only the people sent by Zheng Shuangcheng keeping a close eye on every move in the residence.

At this time, Zheng Shuangcheng was sitting in a dark room, thinking with his eyes closed.

The flickering candlelight in the room cast a deep and complex shadow on him.

At this moment, he suddenly opened his eyes and looked sharply at the men who had just entered.

"What's the situation at Zhong Tian's residence now?"

He asked in a deep voice, a hint of urgency in his tone.

Hearing his words, the subordinate immediately replied: "Sir, the situation over there is very quiet now. It seems that Zhong Tian and his family have already rested."

Hearing this, Zheng Shuangcheng frowned.

"The quieter it is, the more it often says something."

Zheng Shuangcheng said coldly: "Keep watching! Don't miss any movement!"

Hearing his words, the subordinate nodded and quickly left the room.

A trace of worry flashed across Zheng Shuangcheng's eyes, and he murmured softly, "I wonder if Zhang Liang is prepared. I hope the imperial court can come soon!"

After packing up his things, Zhong Tian sat in the hall without saying a word.

At this time, his son Zhong Zheng came to his side.

Zhong Zheng's face was full of worry and confusion. He looked at his father and asked softly, "Father, are we really going to do this?"

"If you're worried about being implicated by Zhang Liang and the others, we can just pretend nothing happened!"

After hearing his son's words, Zhong Tian shook his head and showed a bitter smile on his face.

He looked at Zhong Zheng and said slowly, "If that's the case, then I already know Zhang Liang's whereabouts, so why don't I report him?"

Zhong Zheng was stunned by his father's question and was speechless for a moment.

He really didn't consider this and simply thought that his father made this decision to protect them.

"Then father, you..."

Zhong was about to continue asking questions, but before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Zhong Tian waving his hand.

Zhong Tian sighed, his eyes revealing a deep worry and helplessness.

"Your Majesty is now incompetent, the people are suffering, and uprisings are everywhere. I have a feeling that Daqian will soon be in chaos, so we must make plans early."

"And I think Zhang Liang is no ordinary person. A golden scale is not something that can be kept in a pond. Once it encounters a storm, it will transform into a dragon! We must invest early!"