Chapter 537: Chapter 537 Getting Caught
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“That’s true. Be careful.” Zhou Ying went to get busy after that.
Gu Chengrui saw that there were ripe tomatoes in the field. He picked one, washed it, and ate it as he walked toward the grassland.
At the same time, Yang Shicheng had finished his meal and was thinking about preparing a dowry for Yang Wanyu in his study.
Suddenly, he heard the sound of hurried footsteps. Before he could come back to his senses, he saw two imperial guards rush in and grab him.
Yang Shicheng was stunned at first, but when he returned to his senses, he panicked. He looked at Xiao Heng, standing at his door, and asked, “Chief Xiao, what’s going on?”
“Lord Yang, what do you think is going on here?”
Yang Shicheng was surprised by the rhetorical question but quickly realized the Emperor must have ordered his capture. His mood immediately wilted.
Xiao Heng saw that he had calmed down and waved his hand. “Take him away.”
On the way, Yang Shicheng asked Chief Xiao about the reason for his capture. Although he didn’t get definite information, he knew things weren’t good when he saw the murderous look on Chief Xiao’s face.
He got uneasy. Could it be that the Emperor knew about his corruption?
No, no way that was the case. If the Emperor knew about his corruption, he would not be arresting him but ransacking his homes.
Thinking of this, he heaved a sigh of relief.
The First Prince would definitely think of a way to save him, as long as it wasn’t about his corruption and he didn’t relent.
Soon, Yang Zhicheng was thrown into prison at the Ministry of Justice.
As soon as he laid down in his cell, he heard a series of wails and howls. Dozens of people were thrown in, one after another.
Five people were assigned to the cell he was in.
Initially, he wanted to hear what they had to say to see if he could figure out why he was suddenly jailed.
However, after 15 minutes, the five men just found a place to lean against and fell asleep.
He had no choice but to pull some of his hair down and make a sorry appearance.
He moved to a thin middle-aged man and asked, “Brother, what did you do? Why are there so many people coming in all of a sudden?”
That person glanced at him and saw that he was rich and noble. He immediately replied in a bad mood, “Tell me who you are and what you have done first.”
“I…
“My son gambled away all our family property, and we’re being chased by people everywhere. I don’t have a place to hide, so 1 bribe the guards to come in and hide.”
The man was stunned at first, then gave a thumbs up, saying, “Brilliant, absolutely brilliant.
“We would have starved to death by now if everyone was all as cunning as you.”
Yang Shicheng paused and deliberately looked at him in panic. “You, you’re from the casino?”
“No, but I’m also responsible for collecting debts. If I knew the higher-ups would be so strict, I wouldn’t have joined a group. Now, I’m afraid I’ll be exiled even if I survive this ordeal.”
When Yang Shicheng heard him say that, he immediately thought of the Cui family’s loan shark business.
He quickly asked the man whether they were part of the Cui family’s group.
“How did you know?” the man asked, looking at him warily.
“I heard about it. This has spread throughout the prison over the past two days.”
“Looks like we’re really screwed this time,” the man said dejectedly.
After realizing what was happening, Yang Shicheng didn’t dare ask any more questions. These people would most likely tear him apart if his identity were revealed.
After Yang Shicheng had been captured from the Yang Residence, Yang Wanning and Yang Wanyu also received the news. By the time they chased after him, he had already left.
Yang Wanyu immediately ordered Yang Wanning, “Hurry up and beg King Rui to see if he can save Father as soon as possible.””
Yang Wanning sneered after hearing this. “Why don’t you go to Prince Hui? Mother has a good relationship with the Empress, so begging them will give you a better chance.”
After saying that, she just returned to her small courtyard..
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