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As Zhou Wu had anticipated, Ji Yongfeng investigated for several days without finding anything. Moreover, the workers were somewhat frightened by the news of the thieves' sabotage. It wasn't until Zhou Wu instructed Ji Yongfeng to arrange for yamen runners to patrol the dock construction site and seaweed drying area day and night that the workers' fears were dispelled.

When Deng Yuanliang left, Zhou Wu specifically asked him to deliver a letter to Lin Niangzi, asking her to come and help.

Although Zhou Wu was the commander of the Qingyang Army, he could not take the Qingyang Army out of Qingyang County without the emperor's decree or the Ministry of War's order, otherwise it would be considered treason. However, the maritime escort team reorganized by Lin Niangzi's pirates was different. They were not officials and therefore not subject to the control of the government.

Now that he is in the open while the enemy is in the shadows, Zhou Wu has no choice but to be careful and ensure his own safety first.

. . . . . .

"Old Ji, are there any mountain bandits or river pirates near our Qingzhou City?"

"My lord, everyone knows that Qingzhou City is extremely poor. What thief would even consider attacking Qingzhou City?"

Near Qingzhou City, there have never been any mountain bandits or river bandits in all these years. After all, the common people are all dirt poor. What would mountain bandits rob? Even the excrement in the latrine is not as fertile as other places.

"Since it's not an external threat, it must be an internal problem. Have you offended anyone in Qingzhou City?"

"My lord," said the official, "since taking office as the magistrate of Qingzhou, I have been wholeheartedly devoted to serving the people and working diligently. How could I have had time to offend anyone?"

Zhou Wu was stumped again. There were no external enemies and no internal problems, so did this enemy just appear out of nowhere? Or was it really just a coincidence?

Zhou Wu, Ji Yongfeng, and Su Jing looked at each other, racking their brains for a long time without finding a clue.

"Lord Ji, are there any extraordinary families in Qingzhou City?"

Suddenly, Su Jing seemed to have thought of something.

"Lord Su, I don't quite understand what you mean by 'no ordinary family'."

"Exactly, are there any families in Qingzhou City with unusual backgrounds, such as wealthy people or those with powerful connections?"

Upon hearing Su Jing's explanation, Zhou Wu was momentarily confused, wondering what Su Jing meant.

"Lord Su, Qingzhou City is a poor place. There are no high-ranking officials or nobles here, but there is one wealthy man."

"Oh."

Su Jing's eyes lit up, signaling Ji Yongfeng to continue. Zhou Wu seemed to have guessed what Su Jing meant.

"Lord Su, you don't suspect him, do you? That's impossible. Master Chen is a great philanthropist in Qingzhou. Almost everyone in Qingzhou has received help from Master Chen."

Ji Yongfeng was the first to stand up and object, but after hearing what Ji Yongfeng said, people at noon were more inclined to support Su Jing.

"Old Ji, we only have suspicions right now, we haven't made a definitive judgment, so please explain Mr. Chen's situation in detail."

Since Zhou Wu had spoken, Ji Yongfeng could only explain in detail.

"This Master Chen lived in Qingzhou City before I took office. It is said that he had businesses elsewhere, but he lived in Qingzhou City only because his hometown was there. He was getting old and wanted to retire there. Master Chen usually kept to himself, but he was very charitable. He would help the poor who were struggling to make ends meet. For example, when Qingzhou was hit by a disaster, Master Chen donated a lot of money to Qingzhou City at the first opportunity. Do you think such a person could be the mastermind behind this?"

Ji Yongfeng indignantly defended Master Chen, but Zhou Wu and Su Jing did not refute him, they just exchanged a glance.

Station.

“Sir, after hearing what Old Ji said, I feel even more suspicious of this Master Chen.”

Having followed the Crown Prince for so many years, Su Jing had witnessed far too much deceit and treachery. He and Zhou Wu both knew that Ji Yongfeng was likely being kept in the dark.

"I also think there's a big problem with this Mr. Chen."

In fact, Zhou Wu's guess was based entirely on the TV drama plot of his previous life. It often happened in the shop that the better the person was, the more likely they were to turn out to be the worst.

"Sir, what should we do next? Old Ji seems to trust this Master Chen quite a bit."

"Then let's not tell Lao Ji yet. Let my people investigate when they arrive."

"Yes."

Su Jing knew that it wasn't that Zhou Wu didn't trust Ji Yongfeng; if he were in that position, he would have made the same arrangement.

A few days later, Madam Lin arrived, bringing her entourage.

"I've met my lord."

"It's been a long time since I've seen Lady Lin. She's become even more dashing and heroic."

Lin Niangzi always acted like a man in front of others, but only in front of Zhou Wu did she act like a normal woman. When Zhou Wu praised her, she blushed and smiled slightly, but Zhou Wu didn't seem to notice.

"My lord, please make the arrangements as you see fit."

"I need Lady Lin to help me keep an eye on someone."

Who is it?

"This man is a great philanthropist in Qingzhou, Master Chen. His house is the largest in Qingzhou City. Some time ago, someone sabotaged the construction work on the Qingzhou dock and drying yard. I suspect it was him."

"Rest assured, sir. I will immediately arrange for my brothers to keep a close watch on you. Since you are in danger, I will also protect you closely during this time."

. . . . . . .

Lin Niangzi's appearance surprised Ji Yongfeng somewhat, but she was merely Zhou Wu's confidante. As for the others under Lin Niangzi's command, besides those monitoring Master Chen, some were hiding in the shadows, keeping a close watch on the drying yard and the dock construction site day and night to prevent the mysterious person from reappearing and causing trouble. As for the boat Lin Niangzi was on, Zhou Wu specifically ordered it to be moored in a secluded place.

Strangely, several days have passed and there has been no news from Master Chen.

“The brothers have been following him for several days, but that old man hasn’t even left his house.”

Every day, her subordinates would report the situation to Madam Lin, but without exception, they all gave the same answer: nothing unusual.

"Sir, is this old man really just an ordinary rich man, as Old Ji said?"

Su Jingdu began to doubt whether he had guessed wrong.

"No rush. I guess the other side is holding back. They just caused some damage, so it will take some time. Anyway, there's still a lot to do in rebuilding Qingzhou, so let's just wait patiently."

The calmer things were, the more Zhou Wu felt there was something wrong with the other side. At this point, it was a test of who could remain calmer.

A few days later, even Zhou Wu was getting impatient, but news came from the dock.

"Sir, the brothers have made a discovery at the dock. Let me report what we found to you."

Madam Lin brought her subordinates to Zhou Wu and asked them to report the findings to him personally.

"Yes, sir. These past two days, the brothers have noticed some people acting suspiciously at the dock, so they sent men to follow them."

"Did that group of people go back to the residence of Chen Dashan in Qingzhou?"

"No, that group went out to sea under cover of night."

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