readytorunbook Chapter 885 Caught
Chapter 885 Caught
Cui Liangzhi was also an adult male, but he was exempted from military service because money was spent on him.
But this time spending money won't work; any male aged thirteen or older must serve in the army.
Cui Liangzhi was powerless to refute Lin Ping's words, and he never expected to be bitten back.
"This..." Wang Peng was speechless for a moment. He hadn't expected that his words had dug a hole for his nephew.
Being a soldier is no easy job; you can lose your life if you're not careful.
Furthermore, once he entered the military camp, Wang Peng lost the opportunity to take care of him, and Cui Liangzhi could only rely on his own abilities to survive.
In order to punish Lin Ping, he ended up getting himself involved as well. Wang Peng wouldn't do such a losing proposition that would harm both himself and his enemy.
“Who said I won’t join the army?” Just as Wang Peng was struggling to make a decision, Cui Liangzhi spoke first, his face showing a hint of arrogance.
In order to kill Lin Ping, he was willing to die together with him; this was Cui Liangzhi's determination.
Of course, the circumstances of their enlistment were different.
Wang Peng could easily use his connections to get Lin Ping to the border, where he would face life-or-death situations at any time. Cui Liangzhi, on the other hand, would go to a nearby garrison, greatly reducing the risk.
"Men, seize this kid!" Wang Peng's face hardened, determined not to give Lin Ping a chance to resist.
Seeing thirteen- or fourteen-year-old children being arrested one after another in the city, and thinking about their miserable future, Zhang Yuelu could no longer suppress her anger.
Furthermore, given that Wang Peng has already taken action against Lin Ping, what reason does she have to remain silent?
"Wang Peng, you asked for this!"
Zhang Yuelu had long, flowing hair, a ferocious face, and a soft sword in her hand that was filled with evil energy.
She forcefully broke free from Lin Ping's grasp, and in a flash, she disappeared from the spot.
"Disappeared...disappeared..." Everyone was dumbfounded, unable to fathom how Zhang Yuelu had done it.
"Oh no! Wang Peng is going to be killed!" Lin Ping thought to himself.
Murder is a capital offense, especially murder while obstructing official business. In that case, not only Zhang Yuelu, but the entire city lord's mansion will be implicated.
Bang!
A flash of white light appeared, and at this critical moment, Lin Ping pulled the trigger. The bullet flew out and aimed directly at Wang Peng's head.
No matter how fast Zhang Yuelu was, she couldn't outrun a bullet. By the time she reached Wang Peng, his skull had already exploded.
To avoid the flying blood and brains, Zhang Yuelu had to take a few steps back.
"I did say you shouldn't kill anyone, but I never said I couldn't kill anyone!" Lin Ping said calmly in Zhang Yuelu's ear.
At this moment, Zhang Yuelu could not control her emotions, and tears fell to the ground in a steady stream.
Fifteen years have passed, a full fifteen years. Since the moment she stepped into the Nightmare Palace, Zhang Yuelu has never shed a single tear.
"Why were you so foolish? You could have left openly after I was arrested," Zhang Yuelu asked, her voice choked with sobs.
She was never a reckless person. The reason she made this choice was twofold: firstly, she was still furious, and secondly, she wanted to give Lin Ping a chance to leave.
People are selfish. She couldn't bear to let Lin Ping leave, so she could only overcome her inner turmoil by walking down a dead end.
"If I really wanted to leave, there are a hundred ways. The reason I chose to stay is to help these poor people." Lin Ping smiled brightly.
"Then why did you kill Wang Peng? It would ruin your plan," Zhang Yuelu argued with difficulty.
"Because I know you can do better than me, and these people need you more." Lin Ping always had a smile on his face.
"I don't care about any laws. A mere few dozen soldiers can't stop us." Zhang Yuelu raised her soft sword again, intending to fight her way out with Lin Ping.
Lin Ping shook his head, obediently raised his hands, and shouted loudly, "I killed Wang Peng, and I am now turning myself in."
Dozens of officers and soldiers were dumbfounded; no one expected that Wang Peng would be killed in full view of everyone.
Hearing Lin Ping's voice now, they involuntarily took two steps back; they really had no confidence in catching this devil.
"Don't try to help me break through; that will only make me die faster." Lin Ping secretly pulled out a dagger, pressed it against his chest, and resolutely said to Zhang Yuelu.
"Why, why?" Zhang Yuelu asked, almost crying out, feeling a sense of helplessness.
She suddenly realized that her martial arts skills were completely useless, and would be of no use when facing the law.
"If we escape, what will happen to the city lord, the dozens of servants and maids in his mansion, and the common people?" Lin Ping said with an expression that left no room for argument.
Zhang Yuelu collapsed to the ground and burst into tears: "Lin Wuqing, I will hate you for the rest of my life!"
Through their conversation, the officers and soldiers seemed to understand something: Lin Ping had given up resistance.
After several attempts, the officers and soldiers cautiously placed the knife against Lin Ping's neck and then bound him tightly with three hemp ropes.
Watching him being carried away like a dumpling, Zhang Yuelu's heart broke.
She did have a way to rescue Lin Ping, but she couldn't protect the safety of the entire city's residents.
"Don't worry, Xiaohua, even if it costs me my life, I will rescue Wuqing!" the Lord of Weinan City said earnestly.
As the city lord, he had some connections, and he would try his best regardless of success or failure.
After Wang Peng's death, the officers and soldiers dared not continue to recruit soldiers, and hundreds of boys took the opportunity to escape, feeling that they owed Lin Ping too much.
Shooting a high-ranking official in the street is a sure crime punishable by beheading.
However, after Wang Peng's death, Weinan City was leaderless, and no one had the right to decide Lin Ping's fate. They were waiting for instructions from higher-ups.
When the news reached the Xi'an Prefectural Government, the Prefect was stunned. To be honest, he felt a chill run down his spine.
Just as the prefect was about to make the decision to kill Lin Ping, the imperial court brought news that shocked the prefect even more.
Upon receiving this news, the prefect personally set off on horseback to Weinan City, hoping that no mistakes would occur.
After Lin Ping was imprisoned, Zhang Yuelu knelt outside.
The reason she didn't kill anyone was because Lin Ping had told her he didn't want her to continue killing.
Clearly, every word Lin Ping said was etched into Zhang Yuelu's heart.
She didn't seek to move the prison guards; she only wanted to share the pain with Lin Ping.
For two days, Zhang Yuelu neither ate nor slept, and just knelt at the prison gate the whole time.
"Young lady, you should go back quickly. He killed the county magistrate. There is absolutely no possibility of him being released. Only the prefect himself can bring him to his death," the kind-hearted jailer reminded her.
Such a beautiful young woman kneeling there without eating or sleeping would break anyone's heart.
Zhang Yuelu seemed not to hear what the other person was saying, her body remaining motionless like a statue.
That afternoon, the Prefect of Xi'an arrived in a hurry and the first thing he saw was Zhang Yuelu kneeling at the entrance of the prison.
"This is the Prefect, young lady. Go and beg her, it might work," the jailer reminded her again.
“What’s the use of begging him when all the corrupt officials in the world are in cahoots?” Zhang Yuelu said coldly.
Given her aloof personality, she would never beg anyone. The reason she knelt down was to understand Lin Ping's feelings.