After transmigrating into the book, I replaced the innocent-looking girl and became the Crown Prince

A house in Tongzhou.

When He Yuyan woke up, she found herself in an unfamiliar place.

She checked herself and found nothing wrong with her body.

Why did that man knock her unconscious and tie her up?

Could it be that he really just wanted me to save his sister?

She got out of bed and looked around, only to find herself locked in a room.

The door was locked from the outside. She walked to the door and pounded on it.

"Who are you? Why did you kidnap me and bring me here? Let me out..."

When the maidservant who was guarding outside saw that she had woken up, she quickly ran to the front yard to report the news.

The main hall in the front yard.

A woman dressed in red off-the-shoulder clothing with a voluptuous figure sat on the man's lap, her large breasts pressed tightly against his body.

“Master Shen, it’s been so long since you’ve been to Tongzhou. Qingying misses you terribly.”

She breathed softly into the man's ear.

However, the man's body seemed unmoved, but his hands cruelly pried her hands off his neck.

"Red Widow, don't forget what your mission is here?"

"How could I forget? But Shouma said that Ma Hongmao has been back in the capital for several days and I haven't heard him reply."

"Qingying has been so bored staying here these past few days, that's why she thought of asking you, sir, to comfort her?"

The man smiled.

"If you're really feeling lonely, I can find you some brothers to satisfy your cravings."

None of the Black Hawks' tough guys were not lusting after the Red Widow's body.

If she were willing, he could find tens of thousands of people to serve her.

"Hmph, Master Shen really has no sense of romance."

Qingying was just teasing you, but you actually went and pushed me out.

You should know that although Qingying is flirtatious, she is not despicable.

Those low-level members of the Black Hawk Gang are no match for Red Widow.

"Alright, let's get down to business. What moves has the Great Wei Dynasty made lately?"

Upon hearing that they were discussing serious matters, the Red Widow immediately got off Shen Bazhi.

She straightened her clothes, sat down opposite the man, and instantly transformed into the demeanor of a normal woman.

"According to the intelligence I've gathered, that county magistrate named Jiang Yang is just as you guessed—a smokescreen put out by high-ranking officials."

Moreover, this deceptive tactic was actually related to Ma Hongmao, the woman served by the "skinny horse" (a euphemism for a prostitute).

"Oh, can you tell me more specifically?"

"Ma Hongmao, that lecherous man, took a fancy to Magistrate Jiang's beautiful wife, so he bribed the eldest son of Xia Liyan, a fourth-rank official, in an attempt to use his father to take down Magistrate Jiang Yang, a seventh-rank official."

To send a powerless civil official like Jiang Yang to attack our Chulong Prefecture, the purpose is nothing more than to send him to his death, and then reap the benefits...

Shen Bazhi stroked his chin, realizing the meaning of the situation.

"By the way, I heard that a high-ranking official recently came to Tongzhou. You should have heard of his name, Lu Hanting."

"If we can befriend him, it will undoubtedly be of great help to our Black Hawk Gang in merging with the other two factions."

Lu Hanting?

He had certainly heard of this person's name before; not just heard of it, but it was a household name.

It is said that he became the Grand Envoy of the Great Wei Dynasty at a young age and was a powerful minister with cunning and scheming.

He had repeatedly wiped out foreign forces that invaded the territory of Wei, and the army under his leadership had won many battles and almost no defeats.

Although the troops have now been surrendered, it is precisely because of this that they have gained the emperor's favor.

"I heard that he came for Magistrate Jiang's wife, who was originally a concubine in his household."

But for some unknown reason, she eloped with Magistrate Jiang and fled to Tongzhou…

Shen Bazhi frowned.

If he were to capture He Yuyan, wouldn't that alert the enemy?

However, he did not regret his actions.

The moment he saw He Yuyan, he felt an unbreakable bond with her.

Driven by his desires, he abducted her.

Just as he was considering how to settle He Yuyan, a maidservant hurriedly walked in.

"Mr. Shen, the girl you brought back is awake now and is making a scene inside, demanding to go back."

"What girl?"

The Red Widow was astonished.

The maid looked at Shen Bazhi, her face showing difficulty.

Shen Bazhi smiled and explained to her, "I just kidnapped Magistrate Jiang's newlywed wife."

"What? You kidnapped her?"

The Red Widow wasn't just surprised, she was utterly astonished.

Having worked with Shen Bazhi for nearly five years, how could she not know what kind of person he was?

Despite his imposing name, he appears to be a gentleman, exuding an air of refined elegance.

When the Black Hawk Gang was not busy, he always liked to be alone in a quiet corner, either enjoying tea and reading or writing calligraphy, seemingly oblivious to the noise and disturbances around him.

Even the gang leader felt that Strategist Shen had no desire for matters of the heart, like the cold, clear moon hanging high in the sky, untouchable.

Originally, she thought so too, which is why she always liked to tease him.

But to his surprise, he actually opened his eyes today and kidnapped a woman.

Shen Ba smiled bitterly to himself.

Since he caused this trouble, he has to smooth things over.

He glanced at the Red Widow across from him, and an idea formed in his mind.

At this moment, in the inn.

Lu Hanting looked at the guard with a cold expression.

"Have you found out? Who kidnapped Miss Biao?"

"Your Highness, not yet."

However, I have already ordered the entire exit from Tongzhou to be sealed off. I believe that even a fly cannot escape under our tight security.

Watching the prince rhythmically tap the table with his hand, the guards didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

Now all that's left is for Ru Feng to come and rescue him.

Lu Hanting looked at the hustle and bustle outside the window, but his mind was filled with deep thought.

Ma Hongsheng, who framed Jiang Yang, has returned to the capital, and he has people watching over Prefect Liu and Xia Liyan.

These people dared to kidnap people right under his nose; they must not be local officials.

Could it be that someone from the neighboring Chulong Prefecture did it?

But what would be the point of attacking a woman?

Just as he was lost in thought, there was a knock on the door.

"Enter."

Lu Hanting looked up at the person who had just arrived.

Ru Feng hurriedly started walking away.

"Your Highness, we've found out. The kidnappers are from the Black Hawk Gang."

"Black Hawk Gang?"

"Yes, the Black Hawk Gang originated from the descendants of exiled criminals from the Jin Kingdom, and I've heard that it's one of the most rapidly growing forces in recent years."

They have great ambitions; it seems they want to annex the two major powers in Chulong Prefecture and unify the prefecture.

"Speak the key."

Lu Hanting said impatiently.

He was not interested in the descendants of the exiled prisoners in Chulongzhou.

The other three kingdoms may have been wary of them, but he was not afraid.

If they really offend him, he wouldn't mind leading his men to wipe them out.

"Young Master, was it Shen Bazhi, the strategist of the Black Hawk Gang, who kidnapped Miss Cousin?"